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The North American Soccer League released a press statement this morning stating they have submitted to the USSF their final bid for sanctioning of Division II.
The eight teams included in the league will be the, Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, FC Edmonton, FC Tampa Bay, Montreal Impact, Miami FC Blues, NSC Minnesota Stars and the Puerto Rico Islanders. No details were given on the inclusion of the Atlanta Silverbacks or NSC Minnesota Stars.
“This is an exciting time for the NASL as it nears the finish line in its two year quest for second division sanctioning from the USSF. We were encouraged by fans to return second division soccer to Atlanta after a two season hiatus and are thrilled that over twenty years of continuous professional play in Minnesota will continue in 2011 and beyond,” said Aaron Davidson CEO of the NASL.
The Silverbacks, owned by Boris Jerkunica, withdrew from USL-1 (Division II) at the end of the 2008 season. They were signed on as one of the original NASL teams but were believed to no longer be interested in fielding a team in 2011.
The NSC Stars had recently made pleas for a new owner or investor citing higher than expected costs to run the team. The
The eight teams included in the league will be the, Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, FC Edmonton, FC Tampa Bay, Montreal Impact, Miami FC Blues, NSC Minnesota Stars and the Puerto Rico Islanders. No details were given on the inclusion of the Atlanta Silverbacks or NSC Minnesota Stars.
“This is an exciting time for the NASL as it nears the finish line in its two year quest for second division sanctioning from the USSF. We were encouraged by fans to return second division soccer to Atlanta after a two season hiatus and are thrilled that over twenty years of continuous professional play in Minnesota will continue in 2011 and beyond,” said Aaron Davidson CEO of the NASL.
The Silverbacks, owned by Boris Jerkunica, withdrew from USL-1 (Division II) at the end of the 2008 season. They were signed on as one of the original NASL teams but were believed to no longer be interested in fielding a team in 2011.
The NSC Stars had recently made pleas for a new owner or investor citing higher than expected costs to run the team. The National Sports Center is a non-profit organization.
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North American Soccer League Concludes Successful AGM and Finalizes USSF Application
Teams in Minnesota and Atlanta Added for 2011 Season
November 10, 2010 — The North American Soccer League (“NASL”) recently concluded its 2010 Annual General Meeting held in Miami, Florida on November 7th and 8th. The meeting was highlighted by the approval of two additional teams for the 2011 season – the NSC Minnesota Stars and the Atlanta Silverbacks – and their inclusion in the application to the United States Soccer Federation for sanctioning as a Division II league. The completed application, which was originally submitted with six teams on September 28, 2010, was submitted to the Federation immediately following the conclusion of the meeting.
The application also includes San Antonio (which will commence play in 2012) and an additional team to be announced (which will commence play in 2013). The NASL is looking forward to favorable consideration of the application by the Board of Directors of the USSF at its meeting on November 21 in Toronto, Canada.
“This is an exciting time for the NASL as it nears the finish line in its two year quest for second division sanctioning from the USSF. We were encouraged by fans to return second division soccer to Atlanta after a two season hiatus and are thrilled that over twenty years of continuous professional play in Minnesota will continue in 2011 and beyond ” said Aaron Davidson CEO of the NASL.
Club owners and general managers will continue working on developing the schedule for the 2011 season over the coming weeks. The NASL plans to release the opening weekend schedule of games later this month.
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"I think there is something unique about tournament games and especially Southern Conference games," Kennedy said about the tournament. "It's going to be a good experience in what is really a great environment at UNCG."
The winner of the UNCG-Georgia Southern match up will play the winner of Appalachian State-Elon contest in the Southern Conference Semifinals at Mt. Pleasant, S.C., on Friday November, 12th, at 5 p.m.
Saturday's first-round match up will be the 21st meeting between the Eagles and Spartans' in the series history. UNCG got the best of Georgia Southern in their first and only meeting of the 2010 season when the Spartans' left Statesboro on October 10th with the conference win.
UNCG spread the field as six different Spartans found the back of the net. Georgia Southern freshman midfielder Hunter Norton (Evans, Ga.) scored for the Eagles off an Aleksander Tomic (Sydney, Australia) pass in the 69th minute of play.
The Spartans finished 2010 league play with 14 points and claimed a share of the regular season title with Furman and College of Charleston. UNCG captured the title for the sixth time in 14 SoCon seasons.
"It will come down to execution, and finding out if can we execute in that environment," said Eagle Head Coach, Kevin Kennedy. "It's a wonderful opportunity for our players."
With seniors Jon Cox (Alpharetta, Ga.) and Austin Steele (Kennesaw, Ga.) out of action for the first round, the Eagles will look for an offensive attack from some of their younger players. Norton, one of two players to start in all 16 games this season, is second on the team in points, tallying two goals and three assists on just 25 shots.
Freshman forward Ethan LaPan (Martinez, Ga.) is second on the team in shot percentage, scoring three goals on 13 shots in 2010. Defensively, Georgia Southern will start freshman goalkeeper Neal Bates (Watkinsville, Ga.) who will face the Spartans for the first time in his career.
Over 2,900 kids to take field in Kohl's
FRISCO, Texas (November 1, 2010) – Atlanta, Ga. will host the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup, the largest recreational youth soccer tournament in the United States, at McCurry Park North, McCurry Park South, Lovejoy Soccer Complex and Tyus/Cowan Park November 13-14, 2010. The Under-10 through Under-19 boys and girls participating in the Kohl's US Youth Soccer American Cup will bring together 180 teams on numerous soccer fields for the annual soccer tournament held in
Kohl's American Cup offers youth soccer players an opportunity to play in a high-quality tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere. The program was started in 2000 as an avenue to highlight recreational soccer players and promote fair play. Players receive equal opportunities and benefits within their level of play, with an emphasis on participation, rather than competition.
The Kohl's American Soccer Experience Vehicle will add even more excitement to the Atlanta Kohl's American Cup. The Soccer Experience Vehicle comes complete with three larger-than-life inflatable soccer games and numerous prizes and souvenirs for participants and their families. In 2009, Soccer Experience Vehicles 1 and 2 covered over 23,000 miles.
This event is one of over 65 Kohl's American Cup tournaments being held from March to December. All tournaments are open to players registered with a US Youth Soccer State Association recreational league.
Admission to Kohl's American Cup is free.
For more information about Georgia Soccer visit www.gakohlscup.com or contact Sharron Safriet at ssafriet@gasoccer.org. For more information on US Youth Soccer visit www.USYouthSoccer.org. or 678.993.2102
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Who: | Georgia Soccer |
What: | Kohl's American Cup |
When: | November 13-14, 2010 |
Time: | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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McCurry Park South Lovejoy Soccer Complex Tyus/Cowan Park 1301 Cowan Rd. |
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Local Contact: Sharron Safriet, ssafriet@gasoccer.orgUS Youth Soccer Media Contact: Mike Anderson, manderson@usyouthsoccer.org or 800-4SOCCER or 678.993.2102
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1996/1995 (Wednesday November 3rd - 7pm - 10pm) - At McCurry Park South. This tryout is for the '96 & '95 players that were selected at the Wade Walker tryout on October 20th. Please bring the T-shirts that were given to you at Wade Walker.
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Fayetteville, GA 30215
FROM ATLANTA ON I-75
Go South on I-75 to exit 237A, Georgia Hwy 85 (NOT I-85)
Take GA 85 South 11 miles through Riverdale to Fayetteville.
At the Banks Crossing Shopping Center (Kroger, KFC on right, Bank of America, Picadilly on left), turn LEFT on to Banks Road
Follw this to GA Hwy 54, the next traffic light.
Turn RIGHT
Go 1 mile to McDonough Road
Turn LEFT
The entrance to McCurry Park North is immediately on your left. The entrance to McCurry Park South is about 200 yards further on your RIGHT.
FROM THE SOUTH ON I-75
Go North on I-75. Take Exit 221, Jonesboro Rd.
Turn LEFT. Follow for 7 miles, until it ends at S.Truett Cathy Hwy(McDonough Rd.)
Turn RIGHT. Take McDonough Rd. 6 miles
NOTE: you will pass the Lovejoy soccer complex just after you cross Hwy 19/41.
The entrance to McCurry Park North will be on your RIGHT just before Truett Cathy Hwy. ends at Hwy 54. The entrance to McCurry Park South will be on your LEFT about 200 yards before that.
FROM ATLANTA ON I-85
Go South on I-85 to exit 69, Old National Hwy (GA 279). Turn LEFT.
Follow Old National/Hwy 279 for 9 miles until it ends at Ga Hwy 85
Turn RIGHT on HWY 85 and follow it 3 miles to the Banks Crossing Shopping Center
At the Shopping Centre, (Kroger, KFC on right, Bank of America, Picadilly on left), turn LEFT on to Banks Road
Follw this to GA Hwy 54, the next traffic light.
Turn RIGHT
Go 1 mile to Truett Cathy Hwy (McDonough Road)
Turn LEFT
The entrance to McCurry Park North is immediately on your left. The entrance to McCurry Park South is about 200 yards further on your RIGHT.
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Go North on I-85 to exit 47, Hwy. 34, Newnan
Turn RIGHT. Follow 34 for 8 miles until it ends at Hwy 54.
Turn LEFT. Take Hwy 54 13 miles through Peachtree City and Fayetteville to Truett Cathy hwy (McDonough Rd).
Turn RIGHT
The entrance to McCurry Park North is immediately on your left. The entrance to McCurry Park South is about 200 yards further on your RIGHT.
Mcdonough Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Norcross, Pinckneyville Park
From I-285 in Northeast Atlanta; Take the Peachtree Industrial Blvd/GA 141 exit (Exit #31). Travel NE on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. for 6 miles (Take the right fork at the split with Peachtree Parkway (GA 141)). Turn right on South Old Peachtree Road. Go 0.4 miles to the Pickneyville Park Soccer Complex on the left.
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From the corner of Spalding Drive and Holcomb Bridge Road, travel north on Spalding Drive. Spalding Drive becomes South Old Peachtree Road after you cross over Medlock Bridge Road. Continue on South Old Peachtree Road until you cross Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Proceed 0.4 miles and the Soccer Complex will be on the left.
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Gimel Gordon, Ayokunle Lumpkin and Evan Scott also scored goals for the
Panthers.
With the victory over the fourth-ranked team in the Mid-Atlantic Region
and the second-place team in the Colonial Athletic Association
standings, Georgia State improved to 6-5-3 overall, 3-4-1 in the CAA,
while Old Dominion fell to 7-4-2. 3-2-2 CAA.
Syfert, a Kennesaw, Ga., native playing despite a torn anterior
cruciate ligament in his knee, scored his first goal of the season in
the 77th minute off an assist from Gordon, giving the Panthers a 4-2
lead.
ODU answered less than two minutes later on Jordan LeBlanc’s second
goal of the game, which came off a corner kick and pulled the Monarchs
within 4-3 with nearly 12 minutes to play.
LeBlanc, who scored his first goal on a penalty kick in the 71st
minute, attempted another penalty kick with chance to tie the game in
the 85th minute, but Foermer came up with the save to preserve the
victory.
Old Dominion scored first on a header by Chris Harmon in the 33rd
minute, but Gordon responded for GSU with an unassisted goal, his second
of the season, in the 38th minute.
The Panthers took their first lead early in the secnd half on Lumkin’s second goal of the season, which was also unassisted and came at 58:00 minute mark.
After LeBlanc’s penalty kick tied the game, Georgia State regained the advantage on a goal by freshman Evan Scott, his second of the season, off an assist by Yasser Majluf, giving the Panthers a 3-2 lead in the 76th minute. Then Syfert scored just 88 seconds later, pushing the GSU lead to 4-2.
Georgia State continues CAA play Saturday with a 7 p.m. match at James
Madison.
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NASA's TOPSoccer Program was developed and implemented for the purpose of providing athletes with special needs, a fun and safe soccer environment focusing on the player's abilities, not his/her disability. In addition to focusing on the player's abilities, we find it our priority to build the self-confidence of our special athletes. Through NASA's TOPSoccer Program, these special young athletes feel that they are an integral part of the North Atlanta Soccer Association. It is very important that our entire membership embrace, and become educated about Athletes with Special Needs, and experience joy that soccer brings to our special players.
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MAURICE EDU says he's ready for what he feels is one of the biggest weeks of his career to date with Rangers over the next few days.
Mo EduThe American international looks certain to start against both Valencia in the Champions League on Wednesday then in the Old Firm derby at Celtic on Sunday.
Gers are in a fantastic position in their European group, having drawn at Manchester United on matchday one then beaten Bursaspor at Ibrox at the end of last month.
They're also in excellent form in the SPL, having won their first eight league games of the season for the first time since 1999.
But Edu knows there's no time to sit back and dwell on what has been achieved thus far because of the teams chasing the Light Blues both on the continent and at home.
If Valencia win at Ibrox, they'll move above Walter Smith's side in Group C while Celtic have matched the defending Scottish champions' start to the campaign.
Edu will continue to deputise for Lee McCulloch in midfield and he's optimistic it can be another good week for Rangers as they look to pull away from their rivals.
He said: "In terms club football, this is possibly one of the biggest weeks of my career so far.
"It's not often a Champions League game and an Old Firm game come in the same week but I'm looking forward to the two matches and everyone's excited.
"With Lee McCulloch being out injured it puts more onus on me in midfield but I'm up for that challenge.
"Having played a few games for USA recently and most of the games for Rangers this season, I feel like I'm ready for it.
Mo Edu in action against Bursaspor"It'll be a big test against Valencia but we'll all be up for it at Ibrox. We're in a good position in the Champions League and we want to keep that going.
"They're both important games for different reasons but Valencia is first so we'll focus on that immediately. When that's done our attention will turn to Celtic.
"I'm excited about Wednesday. The atmosphere was incredible when we beat Bursaspor but it could be even more special against Valencia.
"Our Champions League nights at Ibrox are a great spectacle and it's brilliant to be part of them.
"To get a win at the end of last month - something which we hadn't done in a while in Europe - was special and the fans enjoyed it.
"We want to do the same against Valencia. We know they'll be tough opponents because they're doing well in La Liga at the moment but we'll be ready for the challenge."
Edu knows how tough it will be to keep Rangers' good run going two days from now but he has high hopes they can continue to hit the heights.
Even though Smith's squad is a small one, there are plenty of men in it at the top of their game right now.
And with the likes of Kenny Miller, Steven Davis, Steven Naismith and David Weir all impressing again at the weekend, Edu has every right to be confident.
Mo EduHe added: "We need to be that way and you can't go into games counting yourself out before you kick-off.
"We're in a good position and it would be foolish to get too far ahead of ourselves but we have belief and know what we're capable of achieving.
"If we stick together and stay united, the potential's there for something special in the Champions League this season.
"I'm not sure if we're exceeding expectations. After pre-season, we felt pretty good and started the season confidently.
"I don't know if we've surpassed the goals we set ourselves but I know this is where we wanted to be.
"When the Champions League draw was made I know a lot of people counted us out. But with the squad we've got, I felt we could do something and we're on track."
Atlanta also is likely to be on any short list of cities likely to win an MLS expansion franchise. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, who submitted a bid for an MLS team in 2008, is said to remain interested.
"Soccer is the international sport," said Robin Loudermilk, president and CEO of Aaron's and co-chairman of the CEO Soccer Cabinet. "For Atlanta to be a true international city, we have to have a soccer team."
And the committee has its eye on hosting the NCAA men's and/or women's soccer championships.
While most of those professional and collegiate soccer opportunities have yet to be realized, Atlanta is a major center for amateur youth and adult soccer.
The city drew 650 youth teams to the Publix Atlanta Cup on Labor Day weekend, an amateur tournament staged on close to 100 soccer fields at 26 locations across the metro region.
About 30,000 people attended the event, some coming from as far north as New York and Ohio, said Rick Skirvin, executive director of Georgia Soccer, the nonprofit official state youth and adult association for soccer in Georgia.
Skirvin said hotels and restaurants across Atlanta benefited from the economic impact of such a large, yet scattered, contingent of soccer devotees.
While 650 teams constitutes a huge tournament, the CEO Soccer Cabinet has larger visions. To build the number of fields that would be needed to host 1,000 or more teams, the committee is eyeing a portion of 1,300 acres set aside as open space by developers of the planned Atlanta Beltline.
Brian Leary, president and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine Inc., said three multipurpose fields already under construction along the 22-mile corridor could be used for soccer.
Leary, another member of the committee who played on Georgia Tech's soccer team during his college days, said becoming a mecca for amateur soccer would enhance Atlanta's soccer reputation internationally, enhancing the World Cup bid and other efforts.
"We're only constrained by the number of fields, and we're getting close to the limit now," he said.
Dean said that while other groups are taking the lead on specific soccer-related initiatives, including landing an MLS franchise and winning Atlanta a host spot for the World Cup, the CEO Soccer Cabinet has an important big-picture role to play.
"What this is is an effort to establish a broader strategic plan that helps augment what's going on already and fill in the gaps," he said. "The key is to make sure all the efforts are coordinated ... and that the community sees the importance of this."
Wayne Lord, a professor in international executive education at Georgia State University and president of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, said it's important to keep in mind that the committee's ultimate aim is to widen the perception of Atlanta as an international city.
"Soccer is played everywhere," Lord said. "Because of its international reach, Atlanta would be well-served to be in touch with, and engaged in, international soccer."
"It's not just sports," Dean added. "It's about positioning our city and building our city."
Heady aspirations
The following list of current and potential future soccer happenings in Atlanta make a new committee of CEOs bullish on the city as a global soccer capital:
Atlanta Beat - women's professional soccer team playing in Kennesaw
Aaron's International Soccer Challenge - annual exhibition game at the Georgia Dome featuring high-profile international teams
Atlanta Silverbacks - inactive second-tier professional men's soccer team planning to resume play next year
Major League Soccer - Atlanta interested in expansion franchise in U.S.-based men's professional soccer league
World Cup - Atlanta bidding to become U.S. host city for 2018 or 2022 event
NCAA championships - Atlanta interested in hosting men's and/or women's college soccer championship tournaments
Publix Atlanta Cup - CEO Soccer Cabinet looking to expand amateur youth tournament
A recently formed committee calling itself the CEO Soccer Cabinet is working on a variety of fronts to boost the city to the top of the soccer world, from supporting Atlanta's bid to become a U.S. host city for the World Cup to joining forces with Atlanta BeltLine Inc. in a plan to build enough soccer fields to lure more and bigger amateur tournaments.
Becoming the global soccer capital is big thinking for a city that has yet to land a Major League Soccer franchise, the largest market in the nation without an MLS team.
But for Atlanta, which came of age internationally by hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics, big thinking centered on sports isn't new.
"It's a bold, audacious goal," said Clark Dean, senior managing director at corporate real estate firm Julien J. Studley Inc. and chairman of the CEO Soccer Cabinet's planning subcommittee. "[But] Atlanta has a great history of achieving bold, audacious goals."
Atlanta has been making noise in the soccer world both domestically and abroad for a couple of years.
The Atlanta Beat joined Women's Professional Soccer this year as an expansion team, playing its home games at a new 8,300-seat soccer stadium on the campus of Kennesaw State University.
The Atlanta Silverbacks, a second-tier men's pro soccer team, played in the United Soccer League until 2008 at a soccer-specific stadium in Chamblee before sitting out the 2009 and 2010 seasons. The Silverbacks, who have an active women's team, plan to return next season.
Aaron's Inc. served as title sponsor of July's International Soccer Challenge at the Georgia Dome, pitting two international professional teams, a follow-up to two international exhibition matches last summer.
Of the six international teams that participated in the three games thus far, four were from Latin American countries. The Atlanta area is home to a large and growing Latino population, whose enthusiasm for the sport helped attract big crowds to the Dome and in the long run strengthens Atlanta's case for becoming a major soccer market.
Atlanta is one of 18 American cities named as part of the U.S. Soccer Federation's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022. Soccer's international governing body is expected to award both tournaments in December.
Georgia State defense made an impressive showing on the back line, accounting for their seventh shutout in just 15 games this season.
The Panther's registered nine total shots, with only two shots on goal.
“Today’s game really showed strength of the Colonial Athletic association and how Sunday games can be such battles,” said head coach Domenic Martelli. “When you look at the results throughout the whole conference this weekend in Sunday’s games, it is always going to be anybody’s game. No matter what the records are, no matter where we stand, no matter where the games are; any team is able to capture the win. Today, at home, getting a point in the tie is very important. I think both teams had ample opportunities. We were a toe-poke away from three or four goals today. Our defense really stepped up today to land the shutout. Everyone on the back line did a great job against some very athletic forwards.”
The Panthers first scoring opportunity came midway through the first half when they put together a great series of passing to result in a shot for sophomore midfielder Jocelyn Baker. Unfortunately, she could not garner enough power behind her shot and it was just wide right of the Rams’ goal.
VCU fired a shot on the Georgia State goal less than two minutes after the Panther scoring opportunity but Collins scooped up the ball to deny the Rams a point and both teams entered halftime scoreless.
Early in the second half, GSU was awarded a free kick serviced by freshman defender Alyssia Feronti. Feronti’s kick soared over the heads of the VCU defenders but missed the net a few inches to the right.
Georgia State found the back of the net at the 61:49 mark with a successful shot from Baker, but the score was not counted due to an offside call against Georgia State. Baker was given another scoring chance off a free kick from junior defender Bri Cagle. Baker got a head on the ball from Cagle but VCU’s goalkeeper made the save and the score remained 0-0 as regulation came to an end.
Both teams came out fighting for a win in the first overtime. VCU encountered a scoring chance when forward Azania dribbled past the Panther defenders to place herself one on one with Collins. Azania fired a shot but Collins made a sliding save to deny the Rams the game-winner.
Despite four total shots taken in the second overtime, neither team was able to find the game-winning goal and the match came to an end with the score tied 0-0.
“We did well enough today to pull off a tie but there is more ahead,” said Martelli. “We have five games left, the next four on the road. It is very important for us to get as many points as we can.
Our ultimate goal of making the conference tournament is still within our grasp but it is really up to us. It is not going to come to us on its own. We have to get hungrier in the box. Create more chances up front and get those necessary goals.”
The Georgia State women’s soccer team will spend two weekends on the road on beginning this Friday, Oct. 15 as it travels to Maryland to look for its fifth conference win against Towson.
Wear your jersey and and you get in free! Also, teams will can walk the field and be announced at half time.
The park works hard ...
Sean Moynihan, Managing Director at Newmark Knight Frank, has been with Newmark Knight Frank for eight years. Sean is pleased to make donations to community organizations including the Gwinnett Soccer Association. (Photo: Business Wire)
Sean has been with Newmark Knight Frank for eight years. During his tenure, Sean has never seen such an effort from the Atlanta office to utilize their services to help the community prosper. Being an ex-player and soccer coach, Sean understands the necessary fundamentals needed to create success. "In order to achieve success, you have to serve other people. Newmark allows me to do that as a coach at GSA and now through the firm's financial means."
"When Sean approached GSA about a potential sponsorship, we were thrilled to be able to generate funds that can go to helping our players," stated Nuno Piteira, the Boys Director at GSA. "It is an honor for us to have him and Newmark Knight Frank on our team."
In Sean's spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and staying involved with soccer. He coaches both his sons at GSA and his daughter is waiting in the wings. "GSA is a fantastic organization. I am excited to be able offer the support of Newmark Knight Frank. Our goal is to help these children continue to grow, I hope we can help make a difference," stated Moynihan.
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This weekend the Celtic U14 s girls brought home the silverware as they were crowned the champs in Jekyll Island. Going undefeated...
The fundraiser will take place on Saturday August 7th starting at 10am and ending at 11am at the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex. will need to get a pledge for each mile they run. if a sponsor donates $5 a mile and the player runs 6 miles in an hour, then the player would have raised $30. goal for the fundraiser is to raise money to pay for uniforms, coach fees, tournaments and registration costs.
All of the proceeds raised will go directly to the player and their expenses for the season. should be made to GISA and delivered to the coach or team manager by August 20th.
For more details Pledge Sheet
The goal keeper training is for GISA Select players only. you have any questions regarding the goal keeper training please contact Ike at
If you have any questions contact your Division Coordinator:
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For more information regarding the picture package and the schedules for pictures click here call the Darkroom at 638-7077.
Also, there is NO Speed and Agility Training this Friday, September 3, and this Monday, September 6.
Have a great holiday weekend!
The sessions start Sept. 13, and will be on ...
R 53/DAWSONVILLE HIGHWAY BOLING BRIDGE WEEKEND CLOSURE BEGINS THIS WEEKEND,
SEPTEMBER 17TH THROUGH 20TH
This is an opportunity for rec soccer players to receive additional training that focuses on the essential soccer skills needed for success.
THE SESSIONS ARE ...
Times are:
Monday
5:30-6:30 (U10-U12 players) on Field #3B, opposite the goalie training.
6:30-7:30 (U9-U10 players)
Eventually, the sessions will become open to the entire league and will be $5 per ...
Armstrong Atlantic State University
# In 2009, the Pirates women went 16-4-3. In fact, the university's web archive shows the team has posted a winning record every year since 2005. In 2009, the Pirates won the Peach Belt Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA Division II second round in 2009. The university doesn't field a men's soccer team.
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31419
800-633-2349
armstrong.edu
Berry College
On both the men's and women's sides, the Berry Vikings play an interesting mix of NCAA and NAIA teams. In 2009, the men were 12-2-4, while the women were 11-5-1. In addition, Berry senior defender Mark Bloom signed a pro contract to play for AC St. Louis of the North American Soccer League (NASL).
Berry College
2277 Martha Berry Hwy. N.W.
Mount Berry, GA 30149
706-232-5374
berry.edu
Clayton State University
Another member of the Peach Belt Conference, Clayton State is especially strong on the men's side. In 2009, the team was 11-5-1 and had four conference championships and five NCAA Division II appearances during the 2000s. The women struggled to a 4-9-1 record in 2009, however, the team did advance to the NCAA tournament in 2004 and 2005, winning a Peach Belt Conference title in 2005.
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Blvd.
Morrow, GA 30260
678-466-4000
clayton.edu
Columbus State University
Like Armstrong Atlantic State, Columbus State is a member of the Peach Belt Conference, qualified for the 2009 NCAA Division II tournament and fields only a women's team. Unfortunately for Armstrong Atlantic State, it was Columbus State that knocked it out of the NCAA tournament in 2009. Columbus State posted a 16-3-3 record in 2009 and advanced to the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional final.
Columbus State University
4225 University Ave.
Columbus, GA 31907
706-568-2204
csucougars.com
Covenant College
Located in Lookout Mountain, Ga., Covenant is a Christian liberal arts college with a men's soccer program that had a strong year in 2009. The team went 13-6-2 and finished third in the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) national tournament. The women's team finished with a 9-9-4 record in 2009 but managed to make a run for third place in the NCCAA national tournament as well.
Covenant College
14049 Scenic Highway
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
706-820-1560
Emory University
The Emory Eagles compete at the NCAA Division III level with a decent track record for success. In 2009, the men's team was 12-4-2, and the program has made 12 NCAA tournament appearances since 1984. Although the women's team was only 8-5-5 in 2009, it reached the NCAA tournament six times between 1993 and 2007.
Emory University
201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6123
emory.edu
Georgia College & State University
Yet another Peach Belt Conference school that only has a women's team, the Bobcats had a winning record in four of five seasons between 2005 and 2009. In 2009, the team was 10-6-5 overall, good for third in the conference.
Georgia College & State University
231 W. Hancock St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061
800-342-0471
gcsu.edu
Kennesaw State University
An NCAA Division I women's team, the 2009 Atlantic Sun Conference champion Kennesaw State Owls played Wake Forest in the first round of 2009 Women's College Cup NCAA Division I tournament. The Owls lost to the Demon Deacons 2-0, but showed they belonged in the big dance after an 11-6-0 season.
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw GA 30144
770-423-6000
kennesaw.edu
Piedmont College
On the men's side, Piedmont finished with a .500 record or better every year between 2002 and 2009. In that same time period, the Piedmont women have had just two losing seasons. In 2009, both the men's and women's teams lost in the Great South Athletic Conference finals.
Piedmont College
165 Central Ave.
Demorest, GA 30535
706-778-3000
piedmont.edu
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Perhaps the most surprising school, the SCAD men's program has been fairly successful since transitioning back to the NAIA from NCAA Division II before the 2003-04 season. In 2009, the Bees were 12-3-3 and fell in the Sun Conference championship match on penalty kicks, just missing a trip to the NAIA National Championships. On the women's side, SCAD was 8-8-0 in 2009, its first non-winning season since 2004.
Savannah College of Art and Design
P.O. Box 3146
Savannah, GA 31402
912-525-5000
scad.edu
Shorter College
This may be an NAIA program, but the Shorter men's soccer team must be doing something right. Not only was the team 12-6-2 in 2009, but senior defender Anthony O'Garro signed with the NASL's AC St. Louis. The women's team isn't quite as strong, but finished right around .500 in 2008 and 2009.
Shorter College
315 Shorter Ave.
Rome, GA 30165
800-868-6980
shorter.edu
The University of Georgia
The Georgia Bulldogs may only have a women's team, but it is a consistently strong NCAA DI program. In 2009, the team qualified for its third straight NCAA Division I tournament appearance. The Bulldogs advanced to the second round, where they lost to perennial powerhouse North Carolina, ending the year with a 15-6-1 record.
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
706-542-3000
uga.edu
Andrew College's Fighting Tigers soccer program practices at the Hord Athletic Complex, which is 120 yards by 80 yards, and it is part of a 30-acre complex for a number of sports. The Tigers also practice at Gilbert Field, which is lit up at night for night practice or games. Gilbert Field's dimensions are 220 yards by 130 yards. The Tigers also have a dedicated weight room with three bench presses and free weights. The men's soccer team is part of the National Junior College Athletic Association, and it competes with other Region XVII teams from two- and four-year colleges. The school also has a women's soccer team. Scholarships are available to students that have proven athletic ability and show true financial need. The team practices all year long, but games run from the end of August until October.
Andrew College
501 College Street
Cuthbert, GA 39840-5550
800-664-9250
andrewcollege.edu
Emory University
Emory University's soccer team practices at the Woodruff Physical Education center, which has indoor and outdoor facilities. The team also practices at North Druid Hills High School field. Students are required to practice in soccer camps during summer to prepare for the season. The Emory University soccer program is part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and is eligible to compete in national tournaments. The club competes in tournaments from August through November, including the Lynchburg Kick-Off Classic and the Sonny Carter Invitational.
Emory Athletics
26 Eagle Row
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6123
emoryathletics.com
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University's Soccer program practices and plays on Eagle Field, which can hold up to 500 spectators and has a press box. The Joseph P. Kennedy Residential Complex is open to all athletic teams, and the complex features several exercise machines, bench presses and free weights. Athletes must participate in soccer camps during the summer to prepare for the season. The school competes with other schools from August through November. The team is a member of NCAA Division I.
Georgia Southern University
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30460
912-478-4636
georgiasouthern.edu