Senior Alex Joseph’s goal in the 81st minute lifted the Georgia Gwinnett men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Montreat College on Saturday in Black Mountain, N.C., on the Tourbeau Sports Group National Men’s Soccer Game of the Week presented by NSCAA-TV and Admiral Soccer.

#The Grizzlies mounted 19 shots on the day, including 10 on net, but not until Joseph’s header in the final minutes was GGC able to tally the deciding goal.

#The score sent the Grizzlies (11-4) to a season-high fourth-straight win — all on the road — and dropped Montreat to 6-7-1.

#Lucas Carvalho made eight saves in goal to keep GGC off the board through much of the game, with German Rodriguez firing a game-high four shots on target.

#Lewis Sharpe made two saves for the Grizzlies, who posted their fifth shutout of the season.

#“We weren’t as good as we have been at points this season but it was a great result today,” GGC head coach Steve DeCou said. “We weathered a couple of their attacks and we created more opportunities and had more good chances.”

#Georgia Gwinnett outshot Montreat by 13, but the teams went scoreless for the first 80-plus minutes of the contest.

#Just under the 10-minute mark, the Grizzlies earned a corner kick that would produce the game-winner. After the Montreat defense headed the ball momentarily away from danger, a GGC feed back into the six-yard box bounced once in traffic and found Joseph on the doorstep for the-game winning header.

#The score was the defender’s first of his GGC career.

#“There’s no better time than the present and Alex played a good game for us, that was great to get the game-winner on the road,” added DeCou.

#The Grizzlies then turned away a late scare with under 90 seconds as the Cavaliers got loose deep inside the GGC box, but Montreat could not produce the equalizer.

#The Grizzlies improved to 7-1 away from home with the win.

#Georgia Gwinnett has two games remaining in the regular season and returns to action Tuesday at Cumberland (Tenn.) in a 4 p.m. contest.

#GGC women 2,

#Truett-McConnell 0

#Amanda Dale and Sarah Murphy each tallied scores for the Georgia Gwinnett women’s soccer team as the Grizzlies notched their 12th win of the year in a 2-0 victory at Truett-McConnell College on Saturday in Cleveland, Ga.

#The Grizzlies (12-3-1) racked up their seventh shutout of the win by holding the Bears (9-6-1) to only two shots on goal.

#Georgia Gwinnett finished its road schedule at 6-1-1 for the season with Saturday’s win, tying a program-best four-game winning streak.

#“We had to play with a different game plan today and I think the reason we won is because we executed that plan well,” GGC head coach Domenic Martelli said. “Give credit to Truett-McConnell, they really battled us all game long.”

#The Grizzlies built scoring chances early and often, missing out a few times on the opening score before connecting in the 24th minute. Mary Vernetti fed a ball from the edge of the box across the goal mouth to Dale, who buried it for her team-leading ninth score of the season.

#The teams went into halftime with GGC on top, 1-0.

#The Grizzlies fought off an early surge from the Bears to maintain their lead to begin the second half. At the 74-minute mark, Jocelyn Baker connected with Murphy on a GGC attack and the Grizzly junior sailed in her first score of the season into the corner of the net.

#Mo Gutierrez and Alex Hays split time once more in goal to keep the Bears off the board and preserve the shutout.

#Georgia Gwinnett plays its third game in five days when it returns home on Monday to begin the final week of the season. The Grizzlies host West Georgia in a 7 p.m. kickoff before wrapping up the regular season Nov. 4 against Emmanuel.

2:58 PM

The interest for the upcoming USASA Veterans Cup in Virginia Beach is at an all time high. Currently we have registered 25 teams and have many more about to join the tournament. For this upcoming year, we will closely manage the divisions to ensure an efficient scheduling of tournament matches. Teams registering after a division is balanced will be placed on hold until there’s a sufficient number of teams to form an additional group or even division.

Just a friendly reminder that by Jan. 1 the application rate will increase by $50. We highly recommend teams register as soon as possible to reserve your spot before the rate goes up or the divisions fill out! As in past years, online registration is available. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

For the 2014 Tournament, entry fees are as follows:

Extra Early Bird Registration: $350 (Sep 2 - Dec 31)

Early Bird Registration: $400 (Jan 1 - Mar 15)

Regular Registration: $450 (Mar 16 - Jun 1)

We are also happy to announce the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk & Conference Center as our Headquarters Hotel for the 2014 USASA Veterans Cup. Approximately 15 minutes from the fields, the hotel has an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, high tech business center and other requested amenities as in past years. This hotel recently had a makeover and has a unique ambiance with a beautiful lobby, a soaring six story atrium complete with a trickling waterfall, a stone fireplace and the chic BLU lobby bar.

Rooms have been blocked for USASA VETERANS CUP at most hotels in the Hampton Roads area between July 6-July 13, 2014. There are a limited number of rooms at each hotel and the rates are not guaranteed after the cut-off date, January 31, 2014. It is important to book as soon as possible to obtain your choice of hotel and best rate. Please don’t wait with hotel reservations as this is high season in the area and availability is very limited

1:05 PM

WINTER PROGRAMS ARE STARTING SOON!

Winter isn't just for holidays - there's lots of soccer to be played, too...

ADULT LEAGUES

Team registration deadline is Friday, November 1st.

Space is available in Men's, Coed, and Men's Over-30 Leagues.

Take advantage of discounts and pay as little as $670 per team!

The season starts the week of November 10th.

Don't have a team? Register as a Free-Agent and we will help you find one!

YOUTH LEAGUES

Winter 6-v-6 youth leagues are back again for 2013-14!

Leagues are available for boys and girls of all ages, U8 through High School

8-game season runs early December through early February

We hope to see you all on the fields soon!

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9:52 AM

Georgia State ends Palladins' 11-game win streak

[GEORGIA STATE-FURMAN: Men] Amiri Abraham scored two goals to lead Georgia State to a 2-0 win over No. 11 Furman Wednesday night at the GSU Soccer Complex. The defeat was Furman's first since Sept. 1 and snapped its 11-match unbeaten run.

"We simply weren't good enough," said Furman coach Doug Allison. "We did not create enough chances and were not sharp in the back. We lost as a team. This is not ideal, but we can use this as a lesson that hard work pays off. We have to come to work hard every game."

The Panthers improved to 6-7-1 overall and scored their fourth victory in four tries this season against Southern Conference opposition.

“I think the game spoke for itself because the guys came out and performed,” GSU coach Brett Surrency said after the win. “We have known that this type of play is in us but we have to be more consistent. Tonight was probably the two best halves we have played all year. We were ready to play, we were focused and the result proved that.”

Georgia State grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute when Stephen McGill played a long pass over the Paladin defense to Abraham, who was able to control the ball, dribble around charging Furman goalkeeper Sven Lissek and slot the ball into the empty net.

The Panthers extended their lead to 2-0 when Andrew Weber played a cross to the far post from the right side and Abraham out jumped a Paladin defender to head the ball into the back of the net.

“Nothing fazes Amiri and the moment never gets big for him. For a freshman he is very level headed,” Surrency said about the young forward. “He continues to gain confidence and he has scored some big goals for us.”

10:05 AM

Soccer Fans Can Win A Trip To Watch Pro Soccer In England With Ludus Tours, the Atlanta Silverbacks and NASL Soccer Bowl 2013

Ludus Tours has teamed up with NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 and the Atlanta Silverbacks to extend a chance for Georgia residents to win a trip to England to watch a top professional soccer match.
Thanks to Ludus Tours, the deadline to enter this fantastic competition has been pushed back from October 21 to November 1. That’s an extra 10 days for soccer fans to enter to try and win the trip of a lifetime.
Georgia residents who purchase tickets to NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 before November 1 will automatically be entered to win the prize, which will go to one lucky winner. The winner will receive the following:

Round-trip economy airfare for two to London
Two tickets to a professional soccer game of their choice
A three-night hotel stay in a city close to the game they attend
The equivalent of $100 spending money per person per day in the UK

Tickets for NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 are now on general sale and can be purchased by calling 404-969-4900 or booking online at http://www.atlantasilverbacksfc.com. The NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 official website is now live at http://www.NASLSoccerBowl.com.
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting events with the primary focus being on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where Ludus has booked travel for hundreds of people and has set up a satellite office to deal with the infrastructure. Founded in 2003, Ludus has helped tens of thousands of corporate groups, individuals, families and organizations get the most out of experiencing major global events.
“All we are really thinking about these days is soccer and the build up to the World Cup next year in Brazil,” Nathan Goodson, Ludus’ Vice President of Marketing, said. “Working with the NASL gives us the opportunity to promote the sport from a grassroots level. We’re thrilled to be able to be part of the family.”
Ludus Tours is proud to be the Official Hospitality and Travel Partner for over a dozen North American Sports Federations and are pleased to help the sponsors, athletes coaches, friends and families make the most of these exciting and memorable events. Ludus Tours is based in Austin, Texas with an office in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
“Two lucky fans are going to enjoy the trip of a lifetime thanks to Ludus Tours,” said Atlanta Silverbacks President/GM Andy Smith. “They will experience the thrill of a championship game at NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 and then have the opportunity to travel across the pond and see a game in one of the best leagues in the world.”
NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 will be played at Atlanta Silverbacks Park on November 9, when the NASL Spring Season Championship-winning Silverbacks take on the team that wins the NASL Fall Season, which is currently underway.
Only fans that purchase their tickets before November 1 will be eligible to win the Ludus Tours-provided trip for two to England. The sweepstakes is only open to Georgia residents who are age 18 or older at the time of entry. All entries are subject to the Official Rules, which can be found here.
About the NASL
The North American Soccer League is a professional soccer league established in the United States and Canada. The NASL member teams are: Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, FC Edmonton, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Minnesota United FC, New York Cosmos, San Antonio Scorpions FC and Tampa Bay Rowdies. Indy Eleven, Ottawa Fury FC and Virginia Cavalry FC will begin play in 2014 and clubs in Jacksonville and Oklahoma City will commence play in 2015. For more information about the NASL, visithttp://www.NASL.com. Foll

9:05 AM

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By Derrick Mahone

Alicia Robinson provided the offensive spark in Clayton State’s win over No. 7 Columbus State on Sunday. The Lakers are unbeaten in their last 10 matches. (Special Photo)

#MORROW — Clayton State coach Gareth O’Sullivan isn’t totally shocked about the results from his team’s last two matches.

#Included in the Lakers 10-match unbeaten streak is a pair of wins over two ranked opponents. The Lakers followed last week’s win over No. 18 North Georgia with a stunning victory over Columbus State on Sunday afternoon.

#Clayton State defeated Columbus State 3-0 at Laker Field as the team improved to 9-3-3 overall and 6-0-2 in the Peach Belt Conference.

#Laker midfielder Alicia Robinson provided the offensive spark in the victory, scoring the game-winning goal in the first half and also dishing off two assists.

#“We are delighted to get the three points today,” head coach Gareth O’Sullivan said. “Columbus is a top team with a class coach. The Peach Belt has such depth as one can see with the weekly results.”

#The Laker victory is one of only a handful of victories over a top-10 team in the 18-year history of the women’s program. The last time Clayton State defeated Columbus State was in the 2005 Peach Belt Conference Tournament.

#“It has been a very good week for us,” O’Sullivan said. “We have had some big wins. We have been getting better throughout the season.”

#With the wins, O’Sullivan is expecting his team to be ranked.

#In the win over North Georgia, a goal by forward Lois Edvardsson in the 14th minute of the match was all the Lakers needed as the squad held on the remaining 76 minutes to capture the important Peach Belt Conference victory.

#Edvardsson took a pass from midfielder Alicia Robinson and then had her shot deflect off a North Georgia player and into the net for the game-winning score. The goal by Edvardsson was her fourth on the season, while Robinson was credited with her sixth assist on the year.

#“Great win tonight and all the credit to the girls for a solid performance,” O’Sullivan said about the victory.

#O’Sullivan said he is not totally shocked at how well his team has been playing. He said he saw the potential in the team when it tied ranked Wingate 3-3 in overtime to start the season.

#“Even in the games we lost early in the year, I thought we beat ourselves,” O’Sullivan said. “We made some individual mistakes that we have radiated. When we tied a ranked team early in the year, I thought we would have a good squad. I knew it would just be a matter of time before we jelled.”

#The Lakers return to confererence action today by hosting Georgia Southwestern in a 5 p.m. match. The match will be the regular season finale for the Lakers, and Senior Day.

8:44 AM

Atlanta Soccer Alumni Game Announced

Photo: Mike ThompsonAuthor: Neal Malone

The Atlanta Silverbacks, Georgia’s only active professional soccer team, have announced that they will host the Atlanta Pro Soccer Alumni Game as part of their pregame festivities on November 2 when they host the New York Cosmos at Atlanta Silverbacks Park.

The Silverbacks are inviting every former player, coach, or front office member of an Atlanta professional soccer team to participate. The city has been home to a number of professional teams on both the men’s and women’s side, which include the Atlanta Chiefs, Atlanta Apollos, Atlanta Magic, Atlanta Attack, Atlanta Ruckus, Atlanta Beat, Atlanta Silverbacks, and Atlanta Silverbacks Women.

The club’s front office has already begun its outreach to many of the former players, coaches, and front office staff members from those aforementioned teams, and looks forward to hosting them on the stadium field prior to the Silverbacks’ home game against one of America’s most recognizable and historic teams, the New York Cosmos.

The alumni game will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on November 2 – exactly two hours before the professional match that night. The club will also host a short reception following the alumni game, giving old friends an opportunity to catch up before watching the Silverbacks take on the Cosmos.

If you’re a former player, coach, or front office member of one of Atlanta’s many professional soccer teams, please contact Silverbacks Marketing Assistant Ryan Miller to RSVP or learn more information. You can also check out the official event invitation by clicking here. Ryan Miller can be reached at ryan.miller@atlantasilverbacks.com or 404-969-4900.

8:42 AM

Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Launches Free, Fun Fitness Activities

The initial offering of programs include aerobics classes and an introduction to FitWit that will accommodate all ages and fitness levels, as well as the first Soccer Street Cup for youth of all ages.

Posted by Hunt Archbold (Editor) , October 22, 2013 at 06:21 PM

The first Atlanta BeltLine Soccer Street Cup for youth of all ages will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27 at D.H. Stanton Park. Credit: Soccer in the Streets/Atlanta BeltLine

Staff Report

The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership announced Tuesday the launch of free, fun fitness activities at parks and trails around the Atlanta BeltLine.

Offered in cooperation with the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Pride and other health-centric organizations, the program is designed to engage the community in healthy, active lifestyles.

"In fulfilling the Atlanta BeltLine vision, it is our goal to address the health disparities around Atlanta by getting Atlantans of all ages, races, and fitness levels out and moving," said Atlanta BeltLine Executive Director Valarie Wilson in a press release. "We are grateful for the support of the many partners who are helping make the vision of a healthier Atlanta possible."

Grant funding for the programs is provided through the Coca-Cola Company, awarded to the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership this year.

The initial offering of programs include aerobics classes and an introduction to FitWit that will accommodate all ages and fitness levels, as well as the first Soccer Street Cup for youth of all ages. The line-up includes:

Street Cup at D.H. Stanton Park
What: Youth soccer tournament that promotes character development. Teams are mixed to accommodate all skill levels.
When: Sunday, October 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: D.H. Stanton Park - 1052 Martin St. SE, Atlanta, GA
Cost: FREE

8:40 AM

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Southern Soccer Academy is excited to invite you to apply to the:

SSA CHELSEA FALL CLASSIC
Atlanta, Georgia

November 23-24, 2013
Click here to register

OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS U8 - U19 TEAMS OF ALL LEVELS

ACADEMY/RECREATIONAL/SELECT

Welcome to the SSA CHELSEA FALL CLASSIC PRESENTED BY ADIDAS.

Now in its 27th year, this tournament has been a mainstay of the GA soccer calendar and annually attracts teams from all over the Southeast. We are already approaching 100 teams registered and expect many more to register before the Nov 3rd deadline.

For more information on the tournament, please click on the banner, or visit us at www.ssaelite.com.

We look forward to hosting your team for what should be a great weekend of soccer!

Team Entry Deadline:
November 3, 2013