U.S. Women's Soccer team coming to Chattanooga for game vs Costa Rica


By WRCB Staff
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) -Following the World Cup tournament in Canada this summer, the U.S. Women's National Team will play a game versus Costa Rica at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. The game, called an international friendly, will be played Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN2. Tickets go on sale to the public Wednesday, July 1, at 12 p.m. ET through ussoccer.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000. 

The U.S. WNT is currently in the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a game versus China on Friday in Ottawa, Canada. If they win that game and the semifinal game, USA will play in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 5.

Costa Rica is out of the World Cup after losing to Brazil and tying Korea and Spain.

The last time the U.S. WNT was in Chattanooga was 1997 when it played Sweden in front of more than 13,000 fans. At the time that was the largest crowd to ever watch a soccer game in the state of Tennessee. That game followed the gold medal in the 1996 Olympics but was two years before USA won the 1999 World Cup. The USA won 3-1 over Sweden with goals from soccer legends Tisha Venturini, Kristine Lilly, and Michelle Akers. Mia Hamm and Brandy Chastain were also on the team that came to Chattanooga.

Finley Stadium is home to Chattanooga FC soccer team which is a member of the National Premier Soccer League. The NPSL is sanctioned by the USASA as an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and FIFA.  
When asked how many fans to expect at the game, CFC general manager Sean McDaniel said, "How many fans will Finley Stadium hold?"
"This game is just the beginning of a long-term relationship with US Soccer, McDaniel added. "We're planning to bring many more international matches to Chattanooga in the coming years."
Finley Stadium holds 20,668 and organizers expect fans from Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville, and other parts of the region to attend. Nashville is expected to set the attendance record with U.S. Men's National Team game on July 3 versus Guatemala. More than 25,000 tickets are already sold for that game on Friday, July 3.
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Atlanta’s soon-to-be Major League Soccer franchise is looking for a site to build a training academy, and Marietta is in the running.
The team wants 50 acres of open land in the metro Atlanta area to build facilities for its youth team and its first team, as well as 15 soccer fields to benefit the local community. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that some 90 acres of land along Franklin Road are prime for redevelopment after Marietta’s government bought up dilapidated apartment complexes and razed them to jump start the area economy.
Any construction on a facility should be done by December of 2016, in advance of the MLS team’s first season in 2017, the AJC reports.
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What’s Happening In June?? 2015 Summer League News
This is a crazy busy time of the year for us, so make sure to like us on facebook - Cobb Adult Soccer
Artificial Turf??  NO RAIN OUTS!You bet, if you drive by Hubert Park you will see that Cobb Parks & Rec are installing four (4) full sized turfed fields that will be ready by August 2015.
And maybe one more? If the weather & money hold out this summer, the county has Terrell Mill park as the next field. 2016 will see three more at Mud Creek in summer 2016
What about the status of the League Champions Tournament?Saturday June 6th kicks off our 2nd stage of the Tournament with four teams fighting for two wild card slots.
Sunday is Round #1 with 16 teams competing. The ten (10) group winners from our 3 game Charity events, the 1st place teams in each division and the two Wild Cards.
All Tournament games will play at 5/7pm Tramore Park – So pick your favorite and come out to cheer them on.  Following round will play 06/13 & 06/14 with our Final Game on Sunday June 21st
What about the Georgia State Inaugural All Star Games we have been hearing about?That’s June 6th also. Our own Running Eagles (Open Comp) will face off against ADASL at 2pm. There will be teams from every league in Georgia playing all day and the last game? 6pm Women’s World Cup – played on large screens.  Lake Point Sports Complex – north on I75 0 exit 283. Signs will be everywhere!
But I want to play, what going on for me?
2015 summer 7v7 starts June 21st so get registered now.  Team fees of $500 - unlimited rosters, Sundays at East Cobb YMCA
OR Thursday night 5v5 indoor.  $350 per team starts June 18th
50 & over – we have a special event planed for you – contact karon atcobbsoccer@gmail.com
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Champions League Party Recap


We would like to thank all the people who came out to Mac McGee's in Roswell last Saturday afternoon to view the Champion"s League Final between Barcelona and Juventus. We also celebrated the Coronation of Mark Stevens for having won the Predict The Score EPL championship. He not only won the Atlanta League but also won the World Title. This is his fifth year winning in Atlanta and the second World Title.

Predict the Score is a global competition with leagues through out the world. People compete to predict the score and scorers of the English Premier League. The local Atlanta league is sponsored by the Soccer Reptile's Atlanta Soccer News.

The party was put on by Media First and Panorama Press in conjunction with Mac McGee's in Roswell . "We would like to thank Mac McGee's for their support in putting this great event for us. We were very happy with the support from teams from all over Atlanta. It is always special when people the Atlanta soccer community gets together." said Jim Caruso from Media First.



Young and old had a grand time at the event

 


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What’s Happening In June?? 2015 Summer League News
This is a crazy busy time of the year for us, so make sure to like us on facebook - Cobb Adult Soccer
Artificial Turf??  NO RAIN OUTS!You bet, if you drive by Hubert Park you will see that Cobb Parks & Rec are installing four (4) full sized turfed fields that will be ready by August 2015.
And maybe one more? If the weather & money hold out this summer, the county has Terrell Mill park as the next field. 2016 will see three more at Mud Creek in summer 2016
What about the status of the League Champions Tournament?Saturday June 6th kicks off our 2nd stage of the Tournament with four teams fighting for two wild card slots.
Sunday is Round #1 with 16 teams competing. The ten (10) group winners from our 3 game Charity events, the 1st place teams in each division and the two Wild Cards.
All Tournament games will play at 5/7pm Tramore Park – So pick your favorite and come out to cheer them on.  Following round will play 06/13 & 06/14 with our Final Game on Sunday June 21st
What about the Georgia State Inaugural All Star Games we have been hearing about?That’s June 6th also. Our own Running Eagles (Open Comp) will face off against ADASL at 2pm. There will be teams from every league in Georgia playing all day and the last game? 6pm Women’s World Cup – played on large screens.  Lake Point Sports Complex – north on I75 0 exit 283. Signs will be everywhere!
But I want to play, what going on for me?
2015 summer 7v7 starts June 21st so get registered now.  Team fees of $500 - unlimited rosters, Sundays at East Cobb YMCA
OR Thursday night 5v5 indoor.  $350 per team starts June 18th
50 & over – we have a special event planed for you – contact karon at cobbsoccer@gmail.com
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2014 15 YMCA CASL Annual Playing Season - Final Standings
 
Men's Open Competitive
29 points - Santos FC - Division Champions
26 points - Express FC Locomotive - 2nd place
25 points - Running Eagles
23 points - ATL Lions
23 points - Rowdies
22 points - Ohana FC Makaha
14 points - Westside C+
12 points - Blue Devils FC
09 points - Beast Cobb United
 
Men's Open Recreational
31 points - Ohana FC Chiefs - Division Champions
30 points - Cosmos - 2nd place
29 points - Ohana FC Mako
26 points - Fulham X
23 points - Galaxy
23 points - Jamhuri FC
21 points - Synergy
20 points - Avalanche
16 points - Ohana FC Rangers
16 points - Rovers FC Orange
14 points - The Bridge
07 points - Boca FC
04 points - FC Nine
03 points - Witch Doctors

Men's Over 30
32 points - OFC Thunder - Division Champions
30 points - Atlanta Ravens - 2nd place
29 points - Los Gringos
21 points - Rovers FC White
18 points - Samba FC Yellow
14 points - Fury
08 points - KOP
06 points - Olde Celtic FC
 
Men's Over 40
37 points - Rovers FC Green - Division Champions
31 points - Ohana FC Kekoa - 2nd place
27 points - Legends United
23 points - America
18 points - Atlanta Hawks
15 points - Sharknado
04 points - Express FC Masters
00 points - Fire
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fter being named head coach of the Georgia Gwinnett College women’s soccer program earlier this year, Chris Kouns added to his staff on Friday with the hiring of former NCAA Division I standout Andrea Kaminski as his assistant coach. Kaminski both played for and coached alongside Kouns previously.
“As soon as I took the job, I knew that I needed Andrea to join me,” Kouns said. “Not only is she a terrific coach, but she’s also a great person and role model. Andrea and I have had a relationship that allows her to speak her mind in everything, from lineup suggestions to recruiting and team matters. I am a better coach because of her.”
Kaminski, who played for Kouns when he was an assistant at the University of Cincinnati, had spent the last four seasons on his staff at Capital University (Ohio), helping the team to three conference championships and a berth into the NCAA Division III national semifinals in 2013. She worked primarily with the goalkeepers and defense in her time with the Crusaders, helping keeper Maggie Donnellan collect three consecutive conference goalkeeper of the year awards as well as a pair of all-region honors and an NSCAA All-America designation.
“I’m really excited to be joining GGC,” Kaminski said. “I have had a great relationship with Chris, and I’m really excited to get to know the ladies and get ready for this season. I’m a very competitive person, and I’m hoping that I’ll be able to help push the program forward.”
Kaminski boasts of a wealth of playing experience, beginning with a record-breaking career in goal for Cincinnati. In her four years with the Bearcats, she logged 6,713 minutes in goal and graduated as the school’s all-time saves leader, leading the Big East Conference in the category in both 2006 and 2009.
Following her collegiate career, Kaminski competed for the West Virginia Illusion of the W-League and spent time coaching for former U.S. Women’s National Team coach Tony DiCicco with his Soccer Plus Goalkeeping School.
Kaminski graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2010 with a degree in special education.
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“CLEATS IN THE STREET”


FC Georgia United presented the John Hope Center ‘Soccer In The Streets’ program with 38 pairs of new soccer cleats for their start-up program.
The children were extremely excited to receive their new boots – as chaos erupted when they were shown their surprises in the boxes.
Soccer In The Streets “reaches out to teens who are on the margins of society – racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants and refugees - attending low-performing public schools, from low-income and broken homes, in high-crime areas, with high unemployment, (communities without many job prospects except low paying service jobs) facing “healthy food deserts” and experiencing minimal quality of life”.
To get more information on the Soccer In The Streets program visit their website at: http://www.soccerstreets.org/.
FC Georgia United is a charitable organization whose members have a common interest in playing soccer. Male members are all 50+, with many in their 60’s and even 70’s. Our lady members are 40 yrs+. FC Georgia United will be holding fundraising events again this year to help worthwhile causes. If you are interested in joining our Club or just want to get involved please contact: Steve Lang, Chairman, Charity Committee at slang02@bellsouth.net.

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Before she was a US Women's World Cup team member, or an Olympic gold medalist, Kelley O'Hara was a soccer player from Peachtree City, Georgia with a dream. After winning a state championship in 2006 as a member of the Starr's Mill High School team, she went on to have a stellar career at Stanford University before gaining internationalacclaim.
As she prepares to compete in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 in Canada, her heart is still in Fayette County. She hasn't forgotten from where she came and understands the platform that her accomplishments have given her to inspire others to not only aim high, but to reach their own goals.
Last month, the 2015 Starr's Mill Lady Panthers beat Northgate 2-nil to claim the fifth girl's soccer state championship in school history, and one of their biggest fans was cheering them on, via social media, from afar. Now it's their chance to return the favor. O'Hara can rest assured that her hometown will be pulling for her and she and the rest of the US women's team try to bring it home.
USA! USA! USA!
For more information on the FIFA Women's World Cup on FOX, click here.  
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Dalton State's New Soccer Program Signs 9 Northwest Georgia Players


Front from left: Edgar Hernandez, Manny Solis, Javier Rodriquez, Kiko Rodriquez, Miquel Hernandez, Ramiro Guirrero and Raymundo Bahena. Bottom steps: Christian Perez and Isael Guitierez. Back: Coaches Rene Enang and Kerem Daser.
Front from left: Edgar Hernandez, Manny Solis, Javier Rodriquez, Kiko Rodriquez, Miquel Hernandez, Ramiro Guirrero and Raymundo Bahena. Bottom steps: Christian Perez and Isael Guitierez. Back: Coaches Rene Enang and Kerem Daser.
Dalton State Roadrunner coaches have inked nine Dalton area players…five from three-time state Dalton High champions, three from Southeast Whitfield and one from Northwest Whitfield.
"After watching high school games, conducting regular clinics and meeting area coaches I feel confident that we have many of the best players in the area,” said Director of Soccer Kerem Daser. “We’re going to give them the opportunity to help us make it to the conference title.
Players from Dalton High are Edger Hernandez, defender; Manny Solis, midfield; Javier Rodriguez, midfield; Kiko Rodriguez, defender; and Raymundo Bahena, goalkeeper. Southeast Whitfield players who will become Roadrunners are forwards Miguel Hernandez and Ramiro Guirrrero along with defender Isael Guitierez.   Northwest Whitfield’s Chrisitian Perez, midfield, will also play for Dalton State.
“Dalton is a hotbed for soccer,” said Coach Daser. “All of our signees are hungry and excited to be a part of the Dalton State soccer program. They are all good friends and ready to play on the same team.”
Dalton State men’s soccer will play their first season ever this fall. Practice should begin the first week in August. “We expect great fan support,” the coach said. Daser added that an announcement of players coming from the Atlanta area should soon be made. International players will be announced later this summer.
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