The Fall 2010 Soccer Season got off to a great start for Dawson County United Soccer Club. At the Lanier Academy Cup, held at Allen Creek Soccer Complex in Gainesville, the DCU academy soccer teams competed in seven divisions and ended up with 4 teams ...
There is NO Academy Soccer Skill Training for this Monday, September 6.
Also, there is NO Speed and Agility Training this Friday, September 3, and this Monday, September 6.
Have a great holiday weekend!
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We are excited to announce that we will be offering Fast Track Soccer Skill Training all season for U8 rec soccer players. These fast track sessions are FREE of charge, so please take advantage of this opportunity.
The sessions start Sept. 13, and will be on ...
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Important update for this weekends Academy Soccer games at Lanier:
R 53/DAWSONVILLE HIGHWAY BOLING BRIDGE WEEKEND CLOSURE BEGINS THIS WEEKEND,
SEPTEMBER 17TH THROUGH 20TH
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Just a reminder that Fast Track Soccer Skill Training for U8 Rec soccer players is every Monday, on Field 5A from 5:30-6:30.
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 ...
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We are no longer offering Soccer Speed and Agility on Friday nights. However, the Monday sessions have not changed.
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 ...
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Below are the start and end dates of the Fall 2010 Season:August 28th - U15 and Above Starts - scheduled games beginSeptember 11th - U14 and below Starts - Scheduled games begin October 16th - U15 and Above - Last scheduled gameNovember 13th - U14 and below - Last scheduled game - Fall Season ends.Please check back for more information, please email with questions.
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Effective August 8th, Fall 2010 Registration is CLOSED. All teams are filled. Please check back in November for Spring 2011 Registration.
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Remembering September 11th
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At the end of the spring season, the Camden Soccer Club and Kings Bay Soccer Club asked you to donate any old soccer jerseys for the children in Haiti. Your response was overhelming and together we raised over 200 jerseys. We are now collecting jerseys, soccer cleats, shorts and soccer socks. Please look in your closets again and help with this cause. Your help is greatly appreaciated. Bring your items to the Camden Soccer Center on this Saturday, September 18th. All donations will benefit the children of Haiti.We still will be collecting items thru Thursday, September 23, 2010. Give your items to your coaches.
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The soccer fields are OPEN for all scheduled practices and games.
12:33 PM
More than 30 colleges in Georgia offered men's and/or women's soccer programs in the 2009-10 academic year. All sizes of school and competitive levels were represented. There may not be a college soccer program in Georgia with the pedigree of the University of North Carolina women or the Indiana University men, but these are some of the better options for student-athletes who want to get their degree while playing a reasonably high level of soccer.
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
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
9:44 AM
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — James Galanis, took over the expansion Atlanta Beat as interim coach on Aug. 17 after being named by general manager Shawn McGee, has been named the full-time coach for 2011.
Galanis was named interim coach of the Beat after Gareth O'Sullivan was fired when the Women's Professional Soccer league team had just four wins through 19 games.
Galanis led the Beat to a 3-2 win over Boston four days later and they finished the season in last place at 5-13-6.
Galanis was named interim coach of the Beat after Gareth O'Sullivan was fired when the Women's Professional Soccer league team had just four wins through 19 games.
Galanis led the Beat to a 3-2 win over Boston four days later and they finished the season in last place at 5-13-6.
9:09 AM
Applications are now available.
Register on line.
Join in the fun and play some great soccer at the season-ending State Tournament for Recreational teams only. Show your skills and how far you've come as a team. It's fun, it's fast and it's a blast for players, coaches and fans alike. Registration deadline is Friday, October 15.
Help Bring the FIFA World Cup to the USA and Atlanta!
Click here and sign the Atlanta Petition and then forward to your team, family and friends.
We need to show the US Bid Committee that we are ready, willing and able and need 50,000 signatures in support of our bid. And we need your help to do that!
General Information
The Georgia Kohl’s American Cup – is the fall season finale open to all Recreational Teams. As the final event of the fall season, the Georgia Kohl’s American Cup will be an exciting tournament . . . with competitive games and lots of fun! This action-packed tournament is for Recreational Teams only.
TEAMS
All teams and players must be registered on recreational teams with Georgia Soccer for the current seasonal year. Georgia Soccer team rosters and player passes are required to participate.
FEES
U10 - $375
U12 - $395
U14 and older - $435
ROSTER
* U10 teams will play 6v6. Roster limit is 12.
* U12 teams will play 8v8. Roster limit is 14.
* U14 teams will play 11v11. Roster limit is 18.
* U16 and U19 teams will play 11v11. Roster limit 22.
GUEST PLAYERS
* u10 teams - one guest player allowed.
* u12 teams - two guest players allowed.
* u14 and older teams - three guest players allowed.
Guest players may not be select players of any level.
Academy players are not eligible to guest. They are considered Select Players by GA Soccer.
LOCATION
Games will be played at McCurry Park, Lovejoy Soccer Complex
and Tyus/Cowan Park.
TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
& HOTEL
tbd
FEES and DEADLINES
Click on the APPLY tab and complete an application. The only method to apply is online. Once you have completed the application you will be able to pay by check or major credit card.
IMPORTANT DATES
* Entry forms due: October 15, 2010
* Acceptance notice emailed: October 23, 2010
* Schedules posted:
* Check-in will be at the venue - before your first game on Saturday morning.
* Tournament games: November 13-14, 2010
AWARDS
All participants will receive a tournament souvenir. All players on the Championship and Runner-up teams will receive trophies.
REFEREES
Please contact Mike Wright, Referee Coordinator, mikewright@mindspring.com if you are interested in refereeing at the tournament.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All teams will play three games, two on Saturday and one on Sunday morning. Teams advancing to the finals will play an additional game on Sunday afternoon.
A Coach or Manager will check the team in prior to their first game on Saturday at the venue. Please allow enough time to check-in.
Register on line.
Join in the fun and play some great soccer at the season-ending State Tournament for Recreational teams only. Show your skills and how far you've come as a team. It's fun, it's fast and it's a blast for players, coaches and fans alike. Registration deadline is Friday, October 15.
Help Bring the FIFA World Cup to the USA and Atlanta!
Click here and sign the Atlanta Petition and then forward to your team, family and friends.
We need to show the US Bid Committee that we are ready, willing and able and need 50,000 signatures in support of our bid. And we need your help to do that!
General Information
The Georgia Kohl’s American Cup – is the fall season finale open to all Recreational Teams. As the final event of the fall season, the Georgia Kohl’s American Cup will be an exciting tournament . . . with competitive games and lots of fun! This action-packed tournament is for Recreational Teams only.
TEAMS
All teams and players must be registered on recreational teams with Georgia Soccer for the current seasonal year. Georgia Soccer team rosters and player passes are required to participate.
FEES
U10 - $375
U12 - $395
U14 and older - $435
ROSTER
* U10 teams will play 6v6. Roster limit is 12.
* U12 teams will play 8v8. Roster limit is 14.
* U14 teams will play 11v11. Roster limit is 18.
* U16 and U19 teams will play 11v11. Roster limit 22.
GUEST PLAYERS
* u10 teams - one guest player allowed.
* u12 teams - two guest players allowed.
* u14 and older teams - three guest players allowed.
Guest players may not be select players of any level.
Academy players are not eligible to guest. They are considered Select Players by GA Soccer.
LOCATION
Games will be played at McCurry Park, Lovejoy Soccer Complex
and Tyus/Cowan Park.
TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
& HOTEL
tbd
FEES and DEADLINES
Click on the APPLY tab and complete an application. The only method to apply is online. Once you have completed the application you will be able to pay by check or major credit card.
IMPORTANT DATES
* Entry forms due: October 15, 2010
* Acceptance notice emailed: October 23, 2010
* Schedules posted:
* Check-in will be at the venue - before your first game on Saturday morning.
* Tournament games: November 13-14, 2010
AWARDS
All participants will receive a tournament souvenir. All players on the Championship and Runner-up teams will receive trophies.
REFEREES
Please contact Mike Wright, Referee Coordinator, mikewright@mindspring.com if you are interested in refereeing at the tournament.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All teams will play three games, two on Saturday and one on Sunday morning. Teams advancing to the finals will play an additional game on Sunday afternoon.
A Coach or Manager will check the team in prior to their first game on Saturday at the venue. Please allow enough time to check-in.
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August 21, the Boston Breakers (8-7-5) fell 3-2 to the Atlanta Beat (5-10-5) at Veterans Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut, but still remain in third place in the WPS standings and focused on the playoffs. The Breakers gave away three goals to the Beat before rebounding in the final minutes. Lori Chalupny scored unassisted in the 11th minute and Eniola Aluko scored a brace in the 66th and 73rd minutes, first assisted by Angie Kerr and then unassisted, for her eighth and ninth goals of the season. Lindsay Tarplay scored for the Breakers in the 87th minute and Kristine Lilly scored in injury time.
Boston Breakers (8-7-5) vs. Atlanta Beat (5-10-5)
Saturday, August 21, 2010 — Veterans Stadium
SCORING SUMMARY
ATL: Lori Chalupny 3 (Unassisted) 11'
ATL: Eniola Aluko 8 (Unassisted) 66'
ATL: Eniola Aluko 9 (Angie Kerr) 73'
BOS: Lindsay Tarpley 3 (Unassisted) 87'
BOS: Kristine Lilly 2 (Unassisted) 90+
BOSTON BREAKERS — Alyssa Naeher, Amy LePeilbet, Kasey Moore, Stephanie Cox (Liz Bogus, 79'), Fabiana, Kristine Lilly, Taryn Hemmings, Lindsay Tarpley, Chioma Igwe (Laura del Rio, 62'), Lauren Cheney, Jordan Angeli
Substitutes Not Used: Allison Lipsher, Ashley Phillips, Analisa Marquez
ATLANTA BEAT — Hope Solo, McCall Zerboni, Kia McNeill, Tina Ellertson, Leigh Ann Robinson, Angie Kerr, Lori Chalupny, Aya Miyama (Carolyn Blank, 85'), Stacy Bishop, Monica Ocampo (Eniola Aluko, 46'), Mami Yamaguchi (Ramona Bachmann, 58')
Substitutes Not Used: Kaley Fountain, Brett Maron
STATS:
BOS ATL
Shots 10 9
Shots on Goal 8 5
Fouls 3 7
Offsides 2 8
Corner Kicks 8 7
Saves 2 6
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY:
none
Referee: Ted Unkel
Referee Assistants: Kristen Schiereck, Russell Wolf
4th Official: Daniel Hristov
Attendance: 4071
Boston Breakers (8-7-5) vs. Atlanta Beat (5-10-5)
Saturday, August 21, 2010 — Veterans Stadium
SCORING SUMMARY
ATL: Lori Chalupny 3 (Unassisted) 11'
ATL: Eniola Aluko 8 (Unassisted) 66'
ATL: Eniola Aluko 9 (Angie Kerr) 73'
BOS: Lindsay Tarpley 3 (Unassisted) 87'
BOS: Kristine Lilly 2 (Unassisted) 90+
BOSTON BREAKERS — Alyssa Naeher, Amy LePeilbet, Kasey Moore, Stephanie Cox (Liz Bogus, 79'), Fabiana, Kristine Lilly, Taryn Hemmings, Lindsay Tarpley, Chioma Igwe (Laura del Rio, 62'), Lauren Cheney, Jordan Angeli
Substitutes Not Used: Allison Lipsher, Ashley Phillips, Analisa Marquez
ATLANTA BEAT — Hope Solo, McCall Zerboni, Kia McNeill, Tina Ellertson, Leigh Ann Robinson, Angie Kerr, Lori Chalupny, Aya Miyama (Carolyn Blank, 85'), Stacy Bishop, Monica Ocampo (Eniola Aluko, 46'), Mami Yamaguchi (Ramona Bachmann, 58')
Substitutes Not Used: Kaley Fountain, Brett Maron
STATS:
BOS ATL
Shots 10 9
Shots on Goal 8 5
Fouls 3 7
Offsides 2 8
Corner Kicks 8 7
Saves 2 6
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY:
none
Referee: Ted Unkel
Referee Assistants: Kristen Schiereck, Russell Wolf
4th Official: Daniel Hristov
Attendance: 4071
9:13 AM
In 2010, FC Dallas hired new president Doug Quinn, new technical director Barry Gorman, three new academy signings, a progressive player development program and a 2010 MLS team surpassing expectations and climbing towards the top of the League. On August 13, I spoke with technical director Gorman about the progress in Dallas.
LE: In May, we talked about FC Dallas developing an exchange/loan program with teams in Brazil and Mexico. Has that progressed?
Gorman: Yes, and that’s still ongoing. I’ve been down there and met with different clubs in Brazil and I’m going to be going to Germany and Europe and the British Isles later on in October and see if we can develop some relationships. A young American can go over and play in the lower leagues without having to have a European passport and this is an area we’ve been trying to explore to get our young players games. It’s all well and good to sign a young player – we now have four players who have come through our academy systems that are now on our roster at FC Dallas – but at some point in order to get them games, we might be loaning them out to teams, say in Mexico or Europe, we have to explore different possibilities.
We’re hoping it’s going to be a two-way exchange because when you go down to places like Brazil they have so many players playing with them and they have so many talented youngsters that they’e had in their systems since eight, ten years of age, so where do you get a chance for them to develop?
We’re in the process of closing a deal with a young man that’s only just turned 23 from San Paulo Brazil and he’s going to be here on a loan program. LA have a few players on loan from Brazil. Jackson is his name. He’s with us right here at the moment and just waiting for his international clearance. I was on the phone to Brazil earlier and that’s all just a matter of the right person pushing the right buttons in the system and his international card will go through. We signed him a loan deal for a year with a six-month option.
LE: This year FC Dallas has been accumulating points with draws and now they’re getting wins. How has Dallas managed to climb up in the League this season?
Gorman: The credit has to go to coach [Schellas] Hyndman and his staff, they’re doing a tremendous job. They’ve got in the right players who are buying into the system. One of things I’ve stressed here is not only having the talented soccer players and athletes, but we have people of great character. People who believe in the family club system that we’re trying to develop here, so we’ve got a good mixture of youth and senior experience.
LE: What distinguishes Hyndman from other MLS coaches?
Gorman: He’s one of the hardest working soccer coaches that I’ve ever met. But also, he cares about his players. He’s very loyal to his players, he treats them like human beings and he’s interested in them in and off the field.
LE: What was the significance of Doug Quinn recently becoming president of FC Dallas?
Gorman: That’s a matter of the owners looking to really improve upon things. John Wagner, he was the president, is still part of Hunt Sports Group. Looking at what needs to be done right now, Doug is going to come in and take control of the other side of the business. Basically, we’re looking at a three-pronged organizational structure with Doug doing his thing and I’ll take care of the soccer end of stuff and coach Hyndman will be working with the professional team. What we want to do with Schellas is get a winning product on the field which he obviously has and the next stage is to develop raw talent. We want to show to the Dallas soccer community and beyond that we’re very much interested in producing our own home grown talent. Doug will take care of all of our marketing and promotions and getting a good all-round experience for anyone who comes to Pizza Hut Park.
LE: Previously we discussed the possibility of an FC Dallas residential academy. Has anything gone forward on that?
Gorman: There’s a lot of movement. The ultimate goal is to build our own residential academy and hire players there and hopefully, that will be looking at upwards of 100 players in a residency at FC Dallas, though we have to be realistic and say that might be three, four years down the road. But the idea right now is to say, what can we do at the moment? This morning we had various meetings with the local school district superintendent because if we’re going to sign young professionals they’re going to have to train in the morning, but we want to make sure we take care of their education as well.
LE: This spring you said they called you to Dallas to help them find a DP. How's that going?
Gorman: That’s one of things we’re in discussion about and looking at for next year’s window in January, lining these things up. But obviously one of the concerns that we have is that some of these teams are getting two or three DPs so there’s a possibility that the gap may widen, so that’s a serious situation that we’re looking at in great depth. But along with that, we’re saying all right, can we develop our own DP, a home-grown American player who will rise to DP status?
LE: That’s not the same thing from a promotional standpoint. Bringing someone over, you go across borders when you do that - they bring they’re own publicity, they bring their own machine.
Gorman: Correct, marketing and everything else. But they have to be the right person and it has to be the right player that we’re going to build a lot of things around, not just for one or two years, but for maybe four years or beyond and making sure we have the right individual. It’s one thing to bring in a DP - we’ve seen this where DPs have come in and they haven’t been successful. We want to bring in a DP and do all those things that you mentioned – the marketing, the promotions, crossing all kinds of borders to attract people to Pizza Hut Park, but he’s also got to be a player who's got to help other players get better.
LE: Are you looking at anyone specifically for the January window?
Gorman: Right now we’re still formulating a list. We were close to one in this window but permits couldn’t be worked out.
LE: In May, we talked about FC Dallas developing an exchange/loan program with teams in Brazil and Mexico. Has that progressed?
Gorman: Yes, and that’s still ongoing. I’ve been down there and met with different clubs in Brazil and I’m going to be going to Germany and Europe and the British Isles later on in October and see if we can develop some relationships. A young American can go over and play in the lower leagues without having to have a European passport and this is an area we’ve been trying to explore to get our young players games. It’s all well and good to sign a young player – we now have four players who have come through our academy systems that are now on our roster at FC Dallas – but at some point in order to get them games, we might be loaning them out to teams, say in Mexico or Europe, we have to explore different possibilities.
We’re hoping it’s going to be a two-way exchange because when you go down to places like Brazil they have so many players playing with them and they have so many talented youngsters that they’e had in their systems since eight, ten years of age, so where do you get a chance for them to develop?
We’re in the process of closing a deal with a young man that’s only just turned 23 from San Paulo Brazil and he’s going to be here on a loan program. LA have a few players on loan from Brazil. Jackson is his name. He’s with us right here at the moment and just waiting for his international clearance. I was on the phone to Brazil earlier and that’s all just a matter of the right person pushing the right buttons in the system and his international card will go through. We signed him a loan deal for a year with a six-month option.
LE: This year FC Dallas has been accumulating points with draws and now they’re getting wins. How has Dallas managed to climb up in the League this season?
Gorman: The credit has to go to coach [Schellas] Hyndman and his staff, they’re doing a tremendous job. They’ve got in the right players who are buying into the system. One of things I’ve stressed here is not only having the talented soccer players and athletes, but we have people of great character. People who believe in the family club system that we’re trying to develop here, so we’ve got a good mixture of youth and senior experience.
LE: What distinguishes Hyndman from other MLS coaches?
Gorman: He’s one of the hardest working soccer coaches that I’ve ever met. But also, he cares about his players. He’s very loyal to his players, he treats them like human beings and he’s interested in them in and off the field.
LE: What was the significance of Doug Quinn recently becoming president of FC Dallas?
Gorman: That’s a matter of the owners looking to really improve upon things. John Wagner, he was the president, is still part of Hunt Sports Group. Looking at what needs to be done right now, Doug is going to come in and take control of the other side of the business. Basically, we’re looking at a three-pronged organizational structure with Doug doing his thing and I’ll take care of the soccer end of stuff and coach Hyndman will be working with the professional team. What we want to do with Schellas is get a winning product on the field which he obviously has and the next stage is to develop raw talent. We want to show to the Dallas soccer community and beyond that we’re very much interested in producing our own home grown talent. Doug will take care of all of our marketing and promotions and getting a good all-round experience for anyone who comes to Pizza Hut Park.
LE: Previously we discussed the possibility of an FC Dallas residential academy. Has anything gone forward on that?
Gorman: There’s a lot of movement. The ultimate goal is to build our own residential academy and hire players there and hopefully, that will be looking at upwards of 100 players in a residency at FC Dallas, though we have to be realistic and say that might be three, four years down the road. But the idea right now is to say, what can we do at the moment? This morning we had various meetings with the local school district superintendent because if we’re going to sign young professionals they’re going to have to train in the morning, but we want to make sure we take care of their education as well.
LE: This spring you said they called you to Dallas to help them find a DP. How's that going?
Gorman: That’s one of things we’re in discussion about and looking at for next year’s window in January, lining these things up. But obviously one of the concerns that we have is that some of these teams are getting two or three DPs so there’s a possibility that the gap may widen, so that’s a serious situation that we’re looking at in great depth. But along with that, we’re saying all right, can we develop our own DP, a home-grown American player who will rise to DP status?
LE: That’s not the same thing from a promotional standpoint. Bringing someone over, you go across borders when you do that - they bring they’re own publicity, they bring their own machine.
Gorman: Correct, marketing and everything else. But they have to be the right person and it has to be the right player that we’re going to build a lot of things around, not just for one or two years, but for maybe four years or beyond and making sure we have the right individual. It’s one thing to bring in a DP - we’ve seen this where DPs have come in and they haven’t been successful. We want to bring in a DP and do all those things that you mentioned – the marketing, the promotions, crossing all kinds of borders to attract people to Pizza Hut Park, but he’s also got to be a player who's got to help other players get better.
LE: Are you looking at anyone specifically for the January window?
Gorman: Right now we’re still formulating a list. We were close to one in this window but permits couldn’t be worked out.
12:19 PM
MITRE, the world's oldest football brand, have launched the new TENSILE ball - the most advanced football in the world - which will be used in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League this season.
The TENSILE is a revolution in football design and technology, comprised of just 10 panels and has over 30% less stitching.
This optimizes power and efficiency, improving airflow and reducing drag on the ball. This increases the average speed of a shot, making it a strikers' dream.
The ball is the first of its kind and will be used in all SPL matches from this weekend, as well as in the Football League.
TENSILE's graphic design is completely unique, with each of the 12 SPL clubs having their own match balls printed in club colours and adorned with their club badge.
Mitre's heritage and reputation for making the world's best footballs is unrivalled, with the TENSILE being another example of Mitre's innovations in football over nearly 200 years.
The TENSILE's revolutionary design delivers a greater transfer of energy, superior efficiency, stability and aerodynamics than ever before, and will retail at £74.99.
Nick Crook, Marketing Manager for Mitre, said: "Mitre is a people's sports brand and we are always looking for new and exciting ways to give the fans what they want.
"We have enjoyed going the extra mile to deliver the new Mitre TENSILE ball in club colours with the club logo to satisfy fans of every club in the SPL and Football League.
"The TENSILE is a players' ball, uses the very latest technology and we've no doubt it will add to the excitement and spectacle of the new season - and hopefully more goals!"
The TENSILE is a revolution in football design and technology, comprised of just 10 panels and has over 30% less stitching.
This optimizes power and efficiency, improving airflow and reducing drag on the ball. This increases the average speed of a shot, making it a strikers' dream.
The ball is the first of its kind and will be used in all SPL matches from this weekend, as well as in the Football League.
TENSILE's graphic design is completely unique, with each of the 12 SPL clubs having their own match balls printed in club colours and adorned with their club badge.
Mitre's heritage and reputation for making the world's best footballs is unrivalled, with the TENSILE being another example of Mitre's innovations in football over nearly 200 years.
The TENSILE's revolutionary design delivers a greater transfer of energy, superior efficiency, stability and aerodynamics than ever before, and will retail at £74.99.
Nick Crook, Marketing Manager for Mitre, said: "Mitre is a people's sports brand and we are always looking for new and exciting ways to give the fans what they want.
"We have enjoyed going the extra mile to deliver the new Mitre TENSILE ball in club colours with the club logo to satisfy fans of every club in the SPL and Football League.
"The TENSILE is a players' ball, uses the very latest technology and we've no doubt it will add to the excitement and spectacle of the new season - and hopefully more goals!"
2:47 PM
The CASL Seven a Side World Cup Summer League O30 division was won by Scotland as they went undefeated in all of their games.
The team was comprised largely of Express Locomotive players and had GA Soccer board member and CASL committee member Glenn Garrison.
"This was a great summer season experience from playing with so many skilled players and playing in such a great environment. CASL and Georgia Soccer work really hard to get the quality of officials and fields right that make seven aside so much fun in the summer. I'm looking forward to defending our unofficial title next summer." - Glenn Garrison.
Karon Byer the President of CASL and Georgia Soccer board member was quoted as saying “I can't remember the last time the weather co operated so well to create great field and playing conditions for this summer league. This was the largest and most competitive participation we've had in the over 30 age group. Clearly Scotland are deserving of their title. Thanks to all the clubs in this division. Especially CASL clubs Express (3 teams), Rovers, Ohana, Witchdoctors and the others for entering teams."
Cobb Adult Soccer League or CASL is an Adult Soccer League devoted to promoting the principals of fair play and good health in Cobb County by promoting and organizing adult soccer leagues for men, women and co-ed leagues.
The team was comprised largely of Express Locomotive players and had GA Soccer board member and CASL committee member Glenn Garrison.
"This was a great summer season experience from playing with so many skilled players and playing in such a great environment. CASL and Georgia Soccer work really hard to get the quality of officials and fields right that make seven aside so much fun in the summer. I'm looking forward to defending our unofficial title next summer." - Glenn Garrison.
Karon Byer the President of CASL and Georgia Soccer board member was quoted as saying “I can't remember the last time the weather co operated so well to create great field and playing conditions for this summer league. This was the largest and most competitive participation we've had in the over 30 age group. Clearly Scotland are deserving of their title. Thanks to all the clubs in this division. Especially CASL clubs Express (3 teams), Rovers, Ohana, Witchdoctors and the others for entering teams."
Cobb Adult Soccer League or CASL is an Adult Soccer League devoted to promoting the principals of fair play and good health in Cobb County by promoting and organizing adult soccer leagues for men, women and co-ed leagues.
1:32 PM
Hope Solo made one eye-popping save after another, leading the Beat to a win, a tie and this week's Goal.com top WPS player.
Aug 2, 2010 2:12:00 PM
Women’s Professional Soccer’s expansion club is firing on all cylinders. If you’ve been hibernating for the past month, you’d have thought for sure that statement is in reference to the Philadelphia Independence. Not this time.
While Philadelphia is playing great soccer, it’s the Atlanta Beat making headway in WPS. The Kennesaw, Ga.-based club is riding a four-game unbeaten streak, going 3-0-1 during that span.
What once seemed to be a hopeless season for the first-year club has turned into a promising second-half run that could place them in a playoff spot come season’s end. Much of that credit can be given to its keeper, the United States’ national team starting goalie, Hope Solo.
During the streak, Solo has notched three shutouts. In the first two games of the Beat’s current streak, Solo helped the Beat claim 1-0 wins – on July 18 at Sky Blue FC and July 21 vs. Chicago Red Stars.
And during week 16 of WPS regular season action, Solo guided the Beat to a win over the Washington Freedom on July 28, 3-2, and a scoreless draw against the league’s highest-scoring offense, FC Gold Pride, on Sunday.
In the win, Solo stopped five shots, giving the Beat its third straight win in the process. But the real achievement of the week was her outing against the first-place Gold Pride.
Gold Pride fired 16 shots at Solo, who was aided by the woodwork behind her on three occasions. However, those three clangs aside, Solo made three incredible diving stops – Kelley O’Hara the victim of two of those. In total, Solo was able to block all six shots on frame.
If not for Solo, Atlanta could have fallen victim to another embarrassing 4-0 (or more) defeat, which they did to the Pride on July 3. She made sure there was no repeat performance.
With her 11 saves, Solo is this week’s Goal.com WPS Player of the Week. And she also helped the Beat pull to a sixth-place tie with the Freedom, too. Other players receiving consideration were Amy Rodriguez (two goals for Philadelphia in its 3-0 win over Chicago on Wednesday) and Monica Ocampo (two goals for the Beat in its come-from-behind win over Washington on Wednesday).
Aug 2, 2010 2:12:00 PM
Women’s Professional Soccer’s expansion club is firing on all cylinders. If you’ve been hibernating for the past month, you’d have thought for sure that statement is in reference to the Philadelphia Independence. Not this time.
While Philadelphia is playing great soccer, it’s the Atlanta Beat making headway in WPS. The Kennesaw, Ga.-based club is riding a four-game unbeaten streak, going 3-0-1 during that span.
What once seemed to be a hopeless season for the first-year club has turned into a promising second-half run that could place them in a playoff spot come season’s end. Much of that credit can be given to its keeper, the United States’ national team starting goalie, Hope Solo.
During the streak, Solo has notched three shutouts. In the first two games of the Beat’s current streak, Solo helped the Beat claim 1-0 wins – on July 18 at Sky Blue FC and July 21 vs. Chicago Red Stars.
And during week 16 of WPS regular season action, Solo guided the Beat to a win over the Washington Freedom on July 28, 3-2, and a scoreless draw against the league’s highest-scoring offense, FC Gold Pride, on Sunday.
In the win, Solo stopped five shots, giving the Beat its third straight win in the process. But the real achievement of the week was her outing against the first-place Gold Pride.
Gold Pride fired 16 shots at Solo, who was aided by the woodwork behind her on three occasions. However, those three clangs aside, Solo made three incredible diving stops – Kelley O’Hara the victim of two of those. In total, Solo was able to block all six shots on frame.
If not for Solo, Atlanta could have fallen victim to another embarrassing 4-0 (or more) defeat, which they did to the Pride on July 3. She made sure there was no repeat performance.
With her 11 saves, Solo is this week’s Goal.com WPS Player of the Week. And she also helped the Beat pull to a sixth-place tie with the Freedom, too. Other players receiving consideration were Amy Rodriguez (two goals for Philadelphia in its 3-0 win over Chicago on Wednesday) and Monica Ocampo (two goals for the Beat in its come-from-behind win over Washington on Wednesday).
9:18 AM
Hope Solo made one eye-popping save after another, leading the Beat to a win, a tie and this week's Goal.com top WPS player.
Aug 2, 2010 2:12:00 PM
Women’s Professional Soccer’s expansion club is firing on all cylinders. If you’ve been hibernating for the past month, you’d have thought for sure that statement is in reference to the Philadelphia Independence. Not this time.
While Philadelphia is playing great soccer, it’s the Atlanta Beat making headway in WPS. The Kennesaw, Ga.-based club is riding a four-game unbeaten streak, going 3-0-1 during that span.
What once seemed to be a hopeless season for the first-year club has turned into a promising second-half run that could place them in a playoff spot come season’s end. Much of that credit can be given to its keeper, the United States’ national team starting goalie, Hope Solo.
During the streak, Solo has notched three shutouts. In the first two games of the Beat’s current streak, Solo helped the Beat claim 1-0 wins – on July 18 at Sky Blue FC and July 21 vs. Chicago Red Stars.
And during week 16 of WPS regular season action, Solo guided the Beat to a win over the Washington Freedom on July 28, 3-2, and a scoreless draw against the league’s highest-scoring offense, FC Gold Pride, on Sunday.
In the win, Solo stopped five shots, giving the Beat its third straight win in the process. But the real achievement of the week was her outing against the first-place Gold Pride.
Gold Pride fired 16 shots at Solo, who was aided by the woodwork behind her on three occasions. However, those three clangs aside, Solo made three incredible diving stops – Kelley O’Hara the victim of two of those. In total, Solo was able to block all six shots on frame.
If not for Solo, Atlanta could have fallen victim to another embarrassing 4-0 (or more) defeat, which they did to the Pride on July 3. She made sure there was no repeat performance.
With her 11 saves, Solo is this week’s Goal.com WPS Player of the Week. And she also helped the Beat pull to a sixth-place tie with the Freedom, too. Other players receiving consideration were Amy Rodriguez (two goals for Philadelphia in its 3-0 win over Chicago on Wednesday) and Monica Ocampo (two goals for the Beat in its come-from-behind win over Washington on Wednesday).
Aug 2, 2010 2:12:00 PM
Women’s Professional Soccer’s expansion club is firing on all cylinders. If you’ve been hibernating for the past month, you’d have thought for sure that statement is in reference to the Philadelphia Independence. Not this time.
While Philadelphia is playing great soccer, it’s the Atlanta Beat making headway in WPS. The Kennesaw, Ga.-based club is riding a four-game unbeaten streak, going 3-0-1 during that span.
What once seemed to be a hopeless season for the first-year club has turned into a promising second-half run that could place them in a playoff spot come season’s end. Much of that credit can be given to its keeper, the United States’ national team starting goalie, Hope Solo.
During the streak, Solo has notched three shutouts. In the first two games of the Beat’s current streak, Solo helped the Beat claim 1-0 wins – on July 18 at Sky Blue FC and July 21 vs. Chicago Red Stars.
And during week 16 of WPS regular season action, Solo guided the Beat to a win over the Washington Freedom on July 28, 3-2, and a scoreless draw against the league’s highest-scoring offense, FC Gold Pride, on Sunday.
In the win, Solo stopped five shots, giving the Beat its third straight win in the process. But the real achievement of the week was her outing against the first-place Gold Pride.
Gold Pride fired 16 shots at Solo, who was aided by the woodwork behind her on three occasions. However, those three clangs aside, Solo made three incredible diving stops – Kelley O’Hara the victim of two of those. In total, Solo was able to block all six shots on frame.
If not for Solo, Atlanta could have fallen victim to another embarrassing 4-0 (or more) defeat, which they did to the Pride on July 3. She made sure there was no repeat performance.
With her 11 saves, Solo is this week’s Goal.com WPS Player of the Week. And she also helped the Beat pull to a sixth-place tie with the Freedom, too. Other players receiving consideration were Amy Rodriguez (two goals for Philadelphia in its 3-0 win over Chicago on Wednesday) and Monica Ocampo (two goals for the Beat in its come-from-behind win over Washington on Wednesday).
9:18 AM
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