Missouri 1993 Girls ODP at Nationals
Congratulations to the Missouri Girls who defeated Pennsylvania 1-0 on a goal by Shea Grooms to
reach the Final's at the ODP National Tournament last weekend. Game stories below from the USYSA
website:
1993 Girls Final
Colorado's offense once again overwhelmed their opponent as they claimed the 1993 Girls
championship 5-1 against Missouri, matching the five goals they scored in the semifinal.
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Eric Sorlie, Springfield SC
As the photo of Springfield SC Director Eric Sorlie shows, the weather may not have been
cooperating but that didn't stop most of the play throughout the region this weekend. The club has
3 teams competing in the league this year, all in the First Division.
For some background, the Midwest Regional League is an extension of elite team competition for
US Youth Soccer affiliated teams in each Region II State Association (13 states).
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Eric Sorlie, Springfield SC
As the photo of Springfield SC Director Eric Sorlie shows, the weather may not have been
cooperating but that didn't stop most of the play throughout the region this weekend. The club has
3 teams competing in the league this year, all in the First Division.
For some background, the Midwest Regional League is an extension of elite team competition for
US Youth Soccer affiliated teams in each Region II State Association (13 states).
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The Joplin Sports Authority announces a new soccer tournament, the Route 66 KICKS Soccer
invitational.
Targeted to Boys U9 thru U18 and Girls U9 thru U14, all games will be played at the recently
upgraded Joplin Athletic Complex.
For details and registration: Click to go to GotSoccer.
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We have openings and are seeking strong U10 and U13 boys for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2010
competitive soccer season.
If you are interested, please contact Toby Powley with the Nixa Soccer Club at 830-4515.
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We have openings and are seeking strong U10 and U13 boys for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2010
competitive soccer season.
If you are interested, please contact Toby Powley with the Nixa Soccer Club at 830-4515.
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Today's Inaugural Community Shield match ensures that the Seattle-Portland rivalry will continue
its 35-year run in which the two teams played every season they both fielded teams. The rivalry has
stretched across three leagues.
Although it's being billed as a friendly, the 13,000-plus fans who will be in attendance may not
feel the same way.
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The 2010 Spring Youth Soccer Registration will be held Tuesday (March 9) from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
at Marshfield City Hall (798 S. Marshall St.). If you would like a registration form to speed up
the registration process, please respond to this e-mail with a request noting this.
If you are interested in registering, please read the entire contents of this posting – it may
answer the questions you may have.
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The 2010 Spring Youth Soccer Registration will be held Tuesday (March 9) from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
at Marshfield City Hall (798 S. Marshall St.). If you would like a registration form to speed up
the registration process, please respond to this e-mail with a request noting this.
If you are interested in registering, please read the entire contents of this posting – it may
answer the questions you may have.
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The Parkview High School girls soccer program will host a U7/U8 soccer tournament April 10-11 at
JFK Stadium. The entry fee is only $100. The registration deadline is March 29. Obviously, the
tournament is not sanctioned by MYSA or any other soccer governing body; nevertheless, we intend to
provide the teams with a quality soccer experience.
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Are you energetic, imaginative, and animated? Are you looking for part-time, enjoyable
employment with good pay? Like working with young children and love soccer? Come coach for
HappyFeet, Inc.!
HappyFeet, Inc., which teaches 30-minute soccer classes at preschools and daycares using our
proven "Story time with a soccer ball" curriculum, is currently looking for instructors in the
Springfield/Nixa/Ozark area.
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MIKE JACOBS 18 February @ 10:26 AM EDT
Garth Lagerwey was a standout goalkeeper at Duke University, and after a career in Major League
Soccer has moved on to become the general manager and senior vice-president of soccer operations of
Real Salt Lake, the current MLS champions.
Garth has a unique pedigree in the sport from an on-the-field and administrative standpoint, and
recently spoke to MBA Soccer to offer some insight on the book Soccernomics, Major League Soccer
and inquired about the cost-effectiveness of youth academies.
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Is the ascension of Freddy Adu continuing? The former youth soccer phenom scored in Aris' 3-0
win against Xanthi in the Greek Cup quarterfinal replay.
Once again, the news was positive for the midfielder, lining up on the left hand side of the
Aris attack. Adu's performance was a fairly positive one to boot -- he took some good touches, was
quick on his feet, and even sprung a pass that set up the third Aris goal.
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Is the ascension of Freddy Adu continuing? The former youth soccer phenom scored in Aris' 3-0
win against Xanthi in the Greek Cup quarterfinal replay.
Once again, the news was positive for the midfielder, lining up on the left hand side of the
Aris attack. Adu's performance was a fairly positive one to boot -- he took some good touches, was
quick on his feet, and even sprung a pass that set up the third Aris goal.
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MIKE JACOBS 13 February @ 01:04 PM EDT
The US Soccer Federation changed the face of youth soccer in our country when they created the
US Soccer Development Academy.
Many (including myself) will tell you that it has changed youth soccer in our country for the
better, although there are still some critics, too.
3 FOUR 3 referenced the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Development Academy-
The Academy is a step in the right direction.
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Who: Sounders v Timbers
What: Charity Match, preseason friendly
Where: Qwest Field
When: 3/11 6PM
How Much: 10$ for Adults, 6$ for Children (U-6 free)
Yep, read that how much again. General admission for the whole dang thing, or however much they
decide to open.
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If you were already counting down the days to the first Seattle Sounders-Portland Timbers MLS
match in 2011, there is good news from the Pacific Northwest. The fierce rivalry, one of the oldest
and most important in American soccer, will resume next month when the Sounders and Timbers face
off in the Seattle's inaugural "Community Shield" match at Qwest Field on March 11.
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If you were already counting down the days to the first Seattle Sounders-Portland Timbers MLS
match in 2011, you won't have to wait that long. The fierce rivalry, one of the oldest and most
important in American soccer, will resume next month when the Sounders and Timbers face off in the
Seattle's inaugural "Community Shield" match at Qwest Field on March 11.
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Dr Frank Dinka, Godfather of Springfield Soccer
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
I had the good fortune to attend the Missouri State Sports Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday
afternoon, where Dr Frank Dinka was installed for his work in bringing the beautiful game to
Southwest Missouri State and more importantly, to Springfield and it's surrounding communities.
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Turf fields are fantastic. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. My concern, however, is
that since the ball rolls and bounces so predictably on turf, players and coaches will spend less
time working on ball control and the first-touch since it will be easier to attain a minimum level
of proficiency.
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FC Springfield is accepting players on the following rosters for the 2010 spring outdoor
season:
U7s – Boys or girls born 8/1/02 and 7/31/03
U8s – Boys or girls between 8/1/01 and 7/31/02
U9s – Boys born between 8/1/00 and 7/31/01
U11s – Boys born between 8/1/98 and 7/31/99
U12s – Boys born between 8/1/97 and 7/31/98
U13s – Boys born between 8/1/96 and 7/31/97.
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FC Springfield is accepting players on the following rosters for the 2010 spring outdoor
season:
U7s – Boys or girls born 8/1/02 and 7/31/03
U8s – Boys or girls between 8/1/01 and 7/31/02
U9s – Boys born between 8/1/00 and 7/31/01
U11s – Boys born between 8/1/98 and 7/31/99
U12s – Boys born between 8/1/97 and 7/31/98
U13s – Boys born between 8/1/96 and 7/31/97.
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I've been accused of lots of things during my two decades as a reporter and soccer
columnist.
Democrats have accused me of being Republican. Republicans have accused me of being a liberal.
Galaxy fans have accused me of being pro-Chivas USA. Chivas USA fans have accused me of being,
well, you get the idea.
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Big Story
The resolution to the deadlock over second division plans for 2010 in North America is of course
analysed all over the place: over 100 journalists and bloggers joined the US Soccer teleconference
yesterday afternoon. You can read the full transcript from US Soccer here.
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From the Waynesville Daily Guide comes this story: Kiwanis Club won't pursue soccer program
After announcing its departure from the Community Joint Recreation Board and plans to start its
own soccer program, the Kiwanis Club has decided it won't pursue the endeavor after all.
The newest announcement by the club, made Tuesday, Jan.
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EAT SOCCER! 04 January @ 09:06 PM EDT
Have you been dragging your feet to get tickets to see the US play in South Africa? If so, the LACF
will be a game saver for 48 corporate sponsors. Tickets to the 2010 World Cup are already sold out,
but soccer lovers can still see the U.S. team in action, live in South Africa, by becoming a
sponsor of the LAFC Foundation, the charitable umbrella for one of America's largest youth soccer
organizations.
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I have the great honor and pleasure of coaching my son's 13-under soccer team. I'm not the best
teacher, but I do my best and we win our share of games, and certainly by the end of the season,
there's a marked uptick in the quality of play from the start of the season. That's my benchmark.
Trust me, I'm competitive and I want us to win every time we're on the field, but I hold that
back from my team.
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Amy Kauffung (Hartland Arrowhead) scored as the 1992 Region II team rolled past
its Region IV counterparts 4-1 on Monday at the U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Girls
Winter Interregional in Ridgeland, Miss.
Kauffung, who plays club soccer for FC Milwaukee, opened the scoring in the 13th minute as the
Region II side improved to 2-0 at the event, having beaten Region III 1-0 in its opener Sunday.
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Poor ball control and a poor first-touch is the #1 problem in youth soccer touch. Even most high
school soccer players lack this critical and fundamental skill. A new invention called Loopball
addresses this problem in a fun and positive reinforcing manner.
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Long time readers will remember how I criticized Crossley for the following line:
"We need to get out of the ghetto of being a role model for girls," said Andy Crossley,
the Breakers' director of business development. "You can't make dads feel like they're visiting
Chuck E. Cheese's.
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It appears that the de-cursing ritual is legitimate. After not having lost a game since my U11
son's soccer team starting having their shoes and gloves de-cursed. Get this ... for their last
game, their shoes and gloves were not de-cursed ... strange.
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Congrats! Great story!
Very exciting time for soccer in America but especially for the youth player. So many
opportunities out there these days.
JM
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The National Sport Center (NSC) has released a statement today outlining their progress
in fielding a pro soccer team for the summer of 2010.
The NSC has released this document to Inside Minnesota Soccer. The NSC hopes
soccer fans across Minnesota and the US will understand the seriousness of NSC's commitment to
bring Division II soccer back to the Twin Cities.
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This is a stunning venue, BTW.
There's nothing else like it in Southern California.
Photo by Scott Varley
Check it out.
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Springfield SC - U12 Girls LCS Fall 2009 Champions
This fall the Springfield Soccer Club claimed five Lake Country Soccer Fall League Championships.
On the boys side the Springfield S.C. 00/01 Red (U9), Springfield S.C. 98/99 Academy Black (U11),
Springfield S.C. 97/98 (U12), and the Springfield S.
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MIKE JACOBS 16 December @ 11:05 AM EDT
Evansville Courier Press, November 29, 2009-
More kids stop playing youth sports all over the world by the age of 15. It is not uncommon when
you think of factors that are consistent for teenagers at that stage of their life – driving,
dating, and high school. Soccer probably sees more drop-off than any other sport, and that has a
lot to do with the structure of youth soccer in our country.
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