The Savannah United Finale
Savannah, GA
Dec 7&8, 2013
DEADLINE: Nov 22
**CLUB DISCOUNTS**
bring 3+ teams and get a price break, bigger break for 7+ teams
Thank you for your interest in the Savannah United Finale. The staff and membership of SSA Savannah United are committed to making The Finale the best possible experience for all of your teams. Our tournaments attract every level from recreational to top Academy and Select teams in the Southeast Region. It is our goal to offer excellent competition for U8 - U19 age groups.
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Fort Lauderdale Strikers 6 Atlanta Silverbacks 2
Posted on Sat, Oct 19, 2013
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers defeated the Atlanta Silverbacks by a score of 6-2 in front of 4,091 fans at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The game marked the first time in team history the Strikers scored six goals in a regular season match.
Defender Iván Guerrero was the star of the show after assisting on four of the Strikers goals. Yaikel Pérez and Bradlee Baladez scored two goals apiece while Martin Nuñez and Carlos Salazar each chipped in with one.
“It was an interesting game to watch and everything was exciting,” said Strikers coach Gunter Kronsteiner. “I think the other team underestimated us and we were motivated. Nobody can come to Fort Lauderdale and say they can beat this team easily.”
The first goal of the game came in the 21st minute of the match from Nuñez. After playing a give-and-go with Guerrero, the diminutive playmaker continued his run into the box to head the return cross past a helpless Eric Ati in the Silverbacks goal for his third goal in three games.
Ruben Luna scored the equalizer in the 34th minute of the match after capitalizing on a defensive error. Milton Blanco slipped his teammate through behind the napping Strikers defense for Luna to power a shot past Richard Sánchez from close range.
Yaikel Pérez restored the host’s lead with a header shortly before halftime. The Cuban forward rose highest to meet Guerrero’s cross and power the ball into the roof of the net.
The Strikers went into the halftime break with a 2-1 lead.
The turning point in the match came early in the second half when Silverbacks defender Mike Randolph was shown a red card after taking down Paulo Jr. in the box. Carlos Salazar buried the ensuing penalty kick to double the Strikers lead.
Silverbacks coach Brian Haynes responded by emptying his substitutes bench and using all the available substitutions. The Strikers responded by scoring more goals.
Guerrero made it a hat-trick of assists when Pérez grabbed his second goal of the match shortly after the hour mark. Another pinpoint cross from the left was met by the head of Pérez at the near post, who was substituted to an ovation after the goal.
His replacement Bradlee Baladez wasted no time getting into the act, scoring two goals in a cameo appearance.
Baladez lobbed the keeper from outside the box for his first of the night before sweeping a counter-attacking move from the left across the keeper for his brace.
The scoreline could have been even larger as both sides had wasted opportunities.
Earlier in the match Pérez dazzled fans with an overhead kick in the 19th minute. Walter Restrepo tried something similar when the Strikers were up 5-1.
Richard Sánchez was largely untested but was forced to came up with a trademark save to deny Atlanta from going ahead. Blanco hammered a volley from the top of the box that was destined for the bottom right corner but for the left hand of Sánchez that parried the effort wide.
The Silverbacks scored a penalty kick late in the second half but it was nothing more than a consolation.
“We gave up a PK and then we were short handed and that put us behind the eight ball and then we had to go chasing the game,” said Silverbacks coach Brian Haynes. “I’m disappointed about a lot more things than the game.
“If my team can’t bounce back then they don’t deserve to be in the final and I know what I need to turn things around.”
The game marked the first time in team history the Strikers scored six goals in a regular season match.
Defender Iván Guerrero was the star of the show after assisting on four of the Strikers goals. Yaikel Pérez and Bradlee Baladez scored two goals apiece while Martin Nuñez and Carlos Salazar each chipped in with one.
“It was an interesting game to watch and everything was exciting,” said Strikers coach Gunter Kronsteiner. “I think the other team underestimated us and we were motivated. Nobody can come to Fort Lauderdale and say they can beat this team easily.”
The first goal of the game came in the 21st minute of the match from Nuñez. After playing a give-and-go with Guerrero, the diminutive playmaker continued his run into the box to head the return cross past a helpless Eric Ati in the Silverbacks goal for his third goal in three games.
Ruben Luna scored the equalizer in the 34th minute of the match after capitalizing on a defensive error. Milton Blanco slipped his teammate through behind the napping Strikers defense for Luna to power a shot past Richard Sánchez from close range.
Yaikel Pérez restored the host’s lead with a header shortly before halftime. The Cuban forward rose highest to meet Guerrero’s cross and power the ball into the roof of the net.
The Strikers went into the halftime break with a 2-1 lead.
The turning point in the match came early in the second half when Silverbacks defender Mike Randolph was shown a red card after taking down Paulo Jr. in the box. Carlos Salazar buried the ensuing penalty kick to double the Strikers lead.
Silverbacks coach Brian Haynes responded by emptying his substitutes bench and using all the available substitutions. The Strikers responded by scoring more goals.
Guerrero made it a hat-trick of assists when Pérez grabbed his second goal of the match shortly after the hour mark. Another pinpoint cross from the left was met by the head of Pérez at the near post, who was substituted to an ovation after the goal.
His replacement Bradlee Baladez wasted no time getting into the act, scoring two goals in a cameo appearance.
Baladez lobbed the keeper from outside the box for his first of the night before sweeping a counter-attacking move from the left across the keeper for his brace.
The scoreline could have been even larger as both sides had wasted opportunities.
Earlier in the match Pérez dazzled fans with an overhead kick in the 19th minute. Walter Restrepo tried something similar when the Strikers were up 5-1.
Richard Sánchez was largely untested but was forced to came up with a trademark save to deny Atlanta from going ahead. Blanco hammered a volley from the top of the box that was destined for the bottom right corner but for the left hand of Sánchez that parried the effort wide.
The Silverbacks scored a penalty kick late in the second half but it was nothing more than a consolation.
“We gave up a PK and then we were short handed and that put us behind the eight ball and then we had to go chasing the game,” said Silverbacks coach Brian Haynes. “I’m disappointed about a lot more things than the game.
“If my team can’t bounce back then they don’t deserve to be in the final and I know what I need to turn things around.”
LITTLE ROCK – UALR scored first, but visiting Georgia State got the next three in a 3-1 victory over the Trojans soccer team at the Coleman Sports & Recreation Complex on Friday night.
UALR (4-11, 1-5 Sun Belt Conference) scored less than a quarter of an hour into the game off the foot of freshman Mikayla Uyokpeyi, but the Panthers (5-8-1, 3-3) stormed back to take a 2-1 lead at half time and added the backbreaker just 22 seconds into the second half.
Junior goalie Kylie Wilson had another highlight of the game for UALR when she saved a first-half penalty kick to keep the Trojans in the lead temporarily, and she finished with five total saves. She has made at least five saves in the last four consecutive games.
With two games left to play, the Trojans remain in the eighth seed in the Sun Belt with their tournament destiny still in their own hands. Winless ULM was off Friday night and still has three games to play, but the Trojans hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Warhawks for the eight and final spot in the Sun Belt Tournament.
On Friday night, the Trojans struck first in the 13th minute when Uyokpeyi found herself in the right place at the right time. Junior Betsy Blackwood made a run on the left side, nearly reaching the end line before feeding the ball into the six-yard box. Ariel Galletti was there for a shot, but Georgia State goalkeeper Brie Haynes made the initial save. The rebound bounced to Uyokpeyi who nudged the ball toward the net. It bounced off a Georgia State played before heading into the back of the net. The goal was the first of Uyokpeyi’s career and came exactly one week after her third career assist at Louisiana.
The momentum stayed with the Trojans for the next 20 minutes. Wilson made the crowd go wild in the 27th minute, saving a Panthers penalty kick by Alyssia Feronti. The Trojans committed a foul on the corner of the penalty area, resulting in the referee pointing to the penalty spot for a Georgia State kick. Feronti went to Wilson’s left, and the junior goalie stuck out her left hand and got enough of the ball to bounce it off the post and send it back out into play.
The Panthers would not stay off the board for much longer. In the 34th minute, another UALR foul set Georgia State up with a free kick just outside the penalty box on the left side. Lauren Harriman took the shot, finding Ashley Nagy for the deflection past Wilson.
Nagy found twine again nine minutes later, taking a long ball from midfield by Whitney Ravan and breaking away from the UALR defense. She entered the penalty box on the right side and beat Wilson to the left to hand the Panthers a lead heading into halftime.
Just 22 seconds into the second half, the Panthers got their third goal. Harriman was the scorer this time, taking a shot from the top of the 18-yard box to increase the visitors’ lead to two.
Georgia State buckled down defensively at that point and only allowed a single shot on goal by UALR for the rest of the contest. Ashley Barksdale had that attempt, but Haynes was there for the save.
UALR finishes its home schedule on Sunday when conference-leading Western Kentucky comes to the Coleman Sports & Recreation Complex. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
Sunday 9v9 Coed Soccer League Starting October 27th.
Each team will have a 10 game season which includes the playoffs. A team fee SPECIAL is on offer for the first 4 teams entered (by September 22nd). The team fee is $800 to be paid in full by the team captain upon registration.
The roster size is min 11 - Max 18.
Join the W2W league and save $400 team fee in comparison to other local leagues.
Games will be at 10.00 & 11.30 on Sunday mornings.
One female player must be on the field at all times.
Individual registration is $100
Contact Andy for further details.
770-674-1774
andyclarke@w2wsports.net
| When | Oct 27, 2013 10:00 AM - Jan 19, 2014 10:00 AM |
| Deadline | Nov 18, 2013 11:59 PM -- last date to register |
| Where | Wall to Wall Sports Center Lower Field |
| 170 Cox Road, Roswell, GA 30075 | |
| click here for more information |
Looking for a college showcase early next year?
3 games for $595
Ages u15-u19 Boys and Girls
Showcase Atlanta
Canton, GA January 18-19, 2014 Click here to register 
Welcome to the Showcase Atlanta!
We have invited over 80 colleges and are only looking to accept 60 teams.
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Silverbacks Issue Soccer Bowl Parking Advice
The Atlanta Silverbacks are urging soccer fans attending NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 at Atlanta Silverbacks Park on Saturday, November 9 to buy a parking pass in addition to their game ticket – and to plan to arrive early for the championship game, which kicks off at 7:30pm AET.
Passes for the lots at Atlanta Silverbacks Park are available for $20 each and are now on general sale by calling the Silverbacks Ticket Office at 404-969-4900.
The Silverbacks are also advising fans to carpool and buy their parking passes early because passes may not be purchased on game day.
In a change from regular season parking, vehicles will follow specific routes to the stadium when leaving I-85 at the Norcross exit and must stay to the right if they have parking passes, or merge left to access offsite paid parking.
When leaving Atlanta Silverbacks Park following the game, vehicles may turn either left or right out of the main exit and will be able to access I-85 and I-285 in either direction.
“We are asking people to plan ahead, arrive early and be flexible in how they approach and leave Atlanta Silverbacks Park to ensure everyone has an enjoyable Soccer Bowl game day experience,” said Silverbacks General Manager Andy Smith. “We are installing additional seating to meet the demand for tickets and that in turn means more people will want to park at the venue.”
NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 will be played at Atlanta Silverbacks Park in Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, November 9, at 7.30pm ET when the NASL Spring Season title winner, the Atlanta Silverbacks, take on the winner of the 2013 NASL Fall Season, which is currently in progress.
Tickets and parking passes for NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 are on general sale and can be purchased by calling 404-969-4900 or booking online at www.atlantasilverbacksfc.com. The NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 official website is now live at www.NASLSoccerBowl.com.
Alabama Soccer Festival
Orange Beach, AL Nov 9th 2013 Click here to register
Welcome to the Alabama Soccer Festival!
Last year’s inaugural ASF was a huge success and we are expecting bigger and better things to come this year. We are gearing up for the 3rd annual Alabama Soccer Festival which will be held November 8th – November 10th in conjunction with the 2013 SEC Women’s Soccer Championship in Orange Beach, AL.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to once again combine the exciting soccer matches, skills challenges, and workshops with SEC Championship Soccer into an unforgettable soccer experience for athletes of all skill ranges. Being able to partner with the 2013 SEC Women’s Soccer Championship in Orange Beach will give the kids and fans a unique opportunity to witness 1st class SEC Soccer. Having the opportunity to interact with SEC Players, Coaches, and Alumni will only help grow the excitement of the already “booming” sport of soccer in the state of Alabama.
As is the case with any great event, people and the teams they create are what makes special things happen. With that said, we want to thank everyone - Volunteers, Parents and of course our Kids, for making this great event possible!
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Piedmont's Entinger and Sherfy earn conference Player of Week awards
By staff
A pair of Piedmont College soccer players have earned Player of the Week awards from the USA South Athletic Conference after the league office announced its weekly honor roll.
Men's soccer player Stephen Sherfy took home Defensive Player of the Week honors after leading the Lions to a 2-0 showing, while women's soccer player Nicole Entinger was named Rookie of the Week for a four-goal performance on Saturday.
For both Sherfy and Entinger, the respective weekly award is the first of their Piedmont careers. A Cookeville, Tenn., native, Sherfy picked up his selection after leading Piedmont to a pair of come-from-behind victories on the week first helping PC overcome a 1-0 deficit against local rival Toccoa Falls College on Tuesday night by holding off a late Eagles surge to earn a 2-1 victory.
On Friday, Sherfy had the most impact a defender could have as he again helped Piedmont overcome a deficit, this time 2 goals against North Carolina Wesleyan College, when his score on a volley from a corner tied the game at 2-2. The Lions would go on to win the game in overtime, their second conference victory of the year and second win of the week.
Entinger wrote her name into the record books Saturday with her four-goal, one assist performance in a 9-0 victory over conference foe Mary Baldwin College. The Lawrenceville native tallied the first two goals of the game including what would turn out to be the eventual game-winner just four minutes into the contest.
A graduate of Collins Hill, Entinger would also tally a pair of goals in the second half to wrap up her day which also included an assist on PC's 7th goal to bring her points total for the day to nine. That point total is the third best single-game mark since the 2005 season by a Lady Lion while her four goals ties her for the second best such performance during that same time period.
Both the Lion and Lady Lion soccer teams will be back in action this Wednesday night when the two travel to Tennessee for a showdown with longtime rival Maryville College. Kickoff in the women's game is set for 5 p.m. while the men are set to kick off at 7 p.m.
Men's soccer player Stephen Sherfy took home Defensive Player of the Week honors after leading the Lions to a 2-0 showing, while women's soccer player Nicole Entinger was named Rookie of the Week for a four-goal performance on Saturday.
For both Sherfy and Entinger, the respective weekly award is the first of their Piedmont careers. A Cookeville, Tenn., native, Sherfy picked up his selection after leading Piedmont to a pair of come-from-behind victories on the week first helping PC overcome a 1-0 deficit against local rival Toccoa Falls College on Tuesday night by holding off a late Eagles surge to earn a 2-1 victory.
On Friday, Sherfy had the most impact a defender could have as he again helped Piedmont overcome a deficit, this time 2 goals against North Carolina Wesleyan College, when his score on a volley from a corner tied the game at 2-2. The Lions would go on to win the game in overtime, their second conference victory of the year and second win of the week.
Entinger wrote her name into the record books Saturday with her four-goal, one assist performance in a 9-0 victory over conference foe Mary Baldwin College. The Lawrenceville native tallied the first two goals of the game including what would turn out to be the eventual game-winner just four minutes into the contest.
A graduate of Collins Hill, Entinger would also tally a pair of goals in the second half to wrap up her day which also included an assist on PC's 7th goal to bring her points total for the day to nine. That point total is the third best single-game mark since the 2005 season by a Lady Lion while her four goals ties her for the second best such performance during that same time period.
Both the Lion and Lady Lion soccer teams will be back in action this Wednesday night when the two travel to Tennessee for a showdown with longtime rival Maryville College. Kickoff in the women's game is set for 5 p.m. while the men are set to kick off at 7 p.m.
Soccer in the Streets Coming to D.H Stanton Park
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in this free, one-day tournament designed to use competition to test participants’ mastery of character traits such as teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, perseverance and tolerance.
The inaugural Atlanta BeltLine Street Cup is on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at D.H. Stanton Park. PHOTO CREDIT: Soccer in the Streets
PEOPLESTOWN — The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership is partnering with Soccer in the Streets for an inaugural Atlanta BeltLine Street Cup on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at D.H. Stanton Park. Registrations will be held on a walk-up basis, and winning teams will receive medals.
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in this free, one-day tournament designed to use competition to test participants’ mastery of character traits such as teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, perseverance and tolerance.
The matches will be played with small teams in order to increase interaction, teams are created on the day of the event in order to promote diversity, and games are played without referees to reinforce positive conflict resolution techniques.
"The Atlanta BeltLine Street Cup is a component of the free health programming the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership is offering to engage the community in healthy, active lifestyles through partnerships with other health-centric organizations such as Soccer in the Streets," said Atlanta BeltLine Program Director Rob Brawner."We are excited to offer fun, exciting ways to get Atlantans moving."
The Atlanta BeltLine is a sustainable redevelopment project that, when complete, will provide a 22-mile network of public parks, multi-use trails and transit along a historic railroad corridor circling downtown and connecting many neighborhoods directly to each other.
An Atlanta-based non-profit organization founded in 1989, Soccer In The Streets seeks to empower under-served youth through soccer, character development, mentorship, and employment opportunities.
North Georgia men's soccer pulls out late victory
By staff
DAHLONEGA -– For the second consecutive game, sophomore Daniel Bowlt found the back of the net for a game-winner, this time with just under three minutes remaining to give the University of North Georgia Nighthawks a 2-1 non-conference victory over King (Tenn.) University. The win was the team's second consecutive and third on the season.
King struck first at the 17:49 mark with a goal from Thomas Dube, with the assist coming from Eric Wilkening. However, that would be the last time the Tornado found the net due to a stellar performance from Kris Alonso and the Nighthawk defense. The senior goalkeeper finished with six saves on the night.
Just twenty seconds into the second half, an energized UNG squad responded with an equalizer from freshman forward Eddie Hurst. The goal would come after his first shot hit the crossbar following a feed by fellow freshman Matt Shaftoe. Hurst would clean up the rebound and even the score at 1-1.
As the potential of extra time came into play, Bowlt was awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area. With only 2:20 remaining in the game, he drilled the eventual game-winner around the KU wall and into the top right corner.
"Dan (Bowlt) is 3-3 in three games. At halftime I told the team that we can't just wait for our center back to step up and score. We have to raise up our energy level and our ability to play the game to score," said UNG head coach Patrice Parris. "Dan, hitting that free kick, I'll take that any day of the week because he's a good player and he's going to be a very good player, future captain for us. For him to put the dagger in was outstanding."
The game clinching goal was Bowlt's team-leading third on the season and Parris hopes that the recent success will carry over into UNG's next game, which will begin an important stretch of Peach Belt Conference games for the Nighthawks.
"The goal today was to try and win back to back games for to gain more confidence heading into Clayton State," said Parris. "Clayton State is a rival game and it's always a close game, always goes down to the wire and us being young, we need all the confidence going into conference to try and lock up a conference tournament spot."
After being outshot 10-6 in the first half, UNG would turn up the offensive pressure and outshoot the Tornado 17-1 after intermission.
UNG (3-10-0, 1-3 PBC) will resume PBC action on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. when the Nighthawks travel to Morrow to take on Clayton State.
King struck first at the 17:49 mark with a goal from Thomas Dube, with the assist coming from Eric Wilkening. However, that would be the last time the Tornado found the net due to a stellar performance from Kris Alonso and the Nighthawk defense. The senior goalkeeper finished with six saves on the night.
Just twenty seconds into the second half, an energized UNG squad responded with an equalizer from freshman forward Eddie Hurst. The goal would come after his first shot hit the crossbar following a feed by fellow freshman Matt Shaftoe. Hurst would clean up the rebound and even the score at 1-1.
As the potential of extra time came into play, Bowlt was awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area. With only 2:20 remaining in the game, he drilled the eventual game-winner around the KU wall and into the top right corner.
"Dan (Bowlt) is 3-3 in three games. At halftime I told the team that we can't just wait for our center back to step up and score. We have to raise up our energy level and our ability to play the game to score," said UNG head coach Patrice Parris. "Dan, hitting that free kick, I'll take that any day of the week because he's a good player and he's going to be a very good player, future captain for us. For him to put the dagger in was outstanding."
The game clinching goal was Bowlt's team-leading third on the season and Parris hopes that the recent success will carry over into UNG's next game, which will begin an important stretch of Peach Belt Conference games for the Nighthawks.
"The goal today was to try and win back to back games for to gain more confidence heading into Clayton State," said Parris. "Clayton State is a rival game and it's always a close game, always goes down to the wire and us being young, we need all the confidence going into conference to try and lock up a conference tournament spot."
After being outshot 10-6 in the first half, UNG would turn up the offensive pressure and outshoot the Tornado 17-1 after intermission.
UNG (3-10-0, 1-3 PBC) will resume PBC action on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. when the Nighthawks travel to Morrow to take on Clayton State.
2013 Fall Peach Classic.
Dates: November 23rd and 24th
Where: Hampton, GA (South of Atlanta)
Facilities: North Mount Carmel Park
Who: Boys and Girls Age Under 9 thru Under 19
Costs, Age Divisions, Formats: Recreational
Costs, Age Divisions, Formats: Academy, Athena, Classic
Welcome to the Fall Peach Classic presented by Dick's Sporting Goods! We attract 150+ teams each year from all over the Southeast. To view more information about the tournament and to register (Deadline to register is October 28), please visit the tournament website bywww.fallpeachclassic.com.
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Local soccer club names Parra executive director of coaches#
Atlanta Fire United, a Gwinnett-based club soccer program, announced the promotion this week of Carlos Parra to executive director of coaches. Parra was hired in June as the girls director of player development.
Parra will oversee the Select, Academy and Recreational programs, both boys and girls programs, the directors of coaching and the directors of operations. Since 2005, he worked as technical director for Weston FC (Fla.), but also was an elite program coach at AFU from 2002-05.
#Parra was the first Project 40 player signed by Major League Soccer and his pro career included stints with the New York Metro Stars, the Miami Fusion and the New England Revolution. He also trained with AC Milan in Italy and Sunderland in England.
FC Carolina Alliance Presents:
FCCA Carolina Shootout
North Charlotte Area (Concord, Mooresville, Huntersville)
November 9th-10th
Registration Deadline: Oct 18th
1 Week to go before Registration Closes!!
Join teams from 25 clubs representing 5 states (GA, SC, NC, TN, WV)
Unrestricted Tournament
Carolina's premier soccer tournament located near Concord Mills & Charlotte Motor Speedway
...two of North Carolina's top destinations!
Main Venue :
FRANK LISKE PARK SOCCER COMPLEX - voted one of the top soccer facilities in North Carolina
Competition :
* All Levels U9-U10 Academy and Challenge Boys + Girls
* All Levels U11-U18 Classic and Challenge Boys + Girls
* As well as U9-U12 Recreation
* Unrestricted Tournament
Contact: tournaments@fccasoccer.com
Tournament Site: http://www.fccasoccer.com/carolinashootout.aspx
Club Website: http://www.fccasoccer.com
Thank youBrandi Johnson
FCCA Tournament Administrator |
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Atlanta Influencers Form NASL Soccer Bowl Host Committee
A Host Committee of influential Atlanta area business executives and leaders who share a passion for soccer have joined forces with the North American Soccer League and the Atlanta Silverbacks to benefit NASL Soccer Bowl 2013, which will be played in Atlanta on Saturday, November 9.
Led by Brian Leary, Managing Director of Jacoby Development, the working group is made up of an Executive Committee and a Steering Committee to provide strategic recommendations for the NASL championship game and attract corporate partners throughout Metro Atlanta. All members of both committees are stakeholders in soccer either locally or within the NASL.
“The Host Committee is a group that believes in the Atlanta soccer scene and they will genuinely convey the appeal for our event to other business leaders and influencers,” said NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson. “When Brian Leary introduced the individuals at their first meeting, it was evident that they love the game and are a great asset to the NASL Soccer Bowl.”
Leary is a Managing Director with Jacoby Development, an Atlanta-based and national developer of corporate, mixed-use and retail projects. From 2009 to 2012, he was President & CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc, the organization planning and executing the implementation of the BeltLine, one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment projects currently underway in the United States. Prior to leading the BeltLine team, he oversaw the design and development of Atlantic Station, the largest urban brownfield redevelopment in the nation at the time and its 13.5M square foot master plan for Jacoby Development and AIG Global Real Estate.
The Host Committee’s broad soccer experience and proven success in business is an ideal combination for NASL Soccer Bowl 2013 in Atlanta and includes members whose backgrounds range from playing professionally in Scandinavia to coaching youth soccer for 33 seasons.
“We didn’t meet in a boardroom or in a formal setting, but first met as a group in one of the city’s prominent soccer pubs during a UEFA Champions League game to develop our game plan to make the NASL Soccer Bowl a great success,” explained Leary. “The power of a great team is infinitely stronger than a collection of individual superstars. Thankfully, with the leaders who have stepped up, we’re blessed with both.
“We have no less of a goal than to deliver the greatest day in Atlanta soccer history, before kickoff through the final whistle.”
The Host Committee can be contacted through Andy Smith, President & GM of the Atlanta Silverbacks: 404-969-4900 / andy.smith@atlantasilverbacks.com.
The Executive Committee is comprised of the following members:
Brian Leary, Managing Director, Jacoby Development, Inc.
Boris Jerkunica, Chairman, Atlanta Silverbacks
Jim Durrett, Executive Director, Buckhead Community Improvement District
Michael Vlass, Founder & Chairman, The Vlass Group of Affiliated Entities
Michael Tavani, Founder, Scoutmob
Philip Wickstom, Founder & Principal, The Net Lease Group
Larry Callahan, CEO, Pattillo
Justin Anthony, Owner, 10 Degrees South
Brian Lewis, Owner, Bocado & STG Trattoria
Michael Ottwiller, Owner, Graham-Naylor Agency
Preston Snyder, President, The Braden Fellman Group
Sharron Safriet, Director of Marketing and Events, Georgia Soccer
Bernie Mullin, Founder & Chairman, The Aspire Group
Jeffrey Bowman, President & CEO, Crawford and Co.
Tim Walsh, President, Lanier Parking Holdings
The Steering Committee, which was the catalyst for forming the Advisory Board, is made up of:
Christina Tedcastle, Manager of Marketing and Events, Atlanta Sports Council
Gary Levitt, Chairman Marketing Task Force, Georgia Soccer
Sharron Safriet, Director of Marketing and Events, Georgia Soccer
Rick Skirvin, Former Executive Director, Georgia Soccer
Bob Hope, President and Co-Founder, Hope-Beckham, Inc.
John Cristadoro, President, Alliance Activation
Dan Corso, Executive Director, Atlanta Sports Council
Dan Bell, Sports Marketing Manager, Dekalb Convention and Visitors Bureau
Andy Smith, President & GM, Atlanta Silverbacks
Brian Melekian, COO, NASL
Boris Jerkunica, Chairman, Atlanta Silverbacks
St Nicholas Charity Event
December 08th, 2013
Custer Park
600 Kenneth E Marcus Way
Marietta GA
7v7 format with - Men's/Women/Coed Divisions
Register as an individual or a team by November 24th, 2013
Entry fees - $25 (or higher) Toy donation per player collected at the field
Toys need to be unwrapped and if they require batteries please include along with the donation
All toys are donated to Must Ministries Toy Box to help local Cobb County families in need during the holiday season. for more information visit www.mustministries.org
Would you like to help?
We are asking for volunteers - contact Karon at cobbsoccer@gmail.com
The Shamrock Cup
Savannah, GA
May 24 & 25, 2014
HIGHLIGHTS
Thank you for your interest in The 7th Annual Shamrock Cup. The staff and membership of SSA Savannah United are committed to making The Shamrock Cup the best possible experience for all of your teams. This tournament attracts every level from high-level recrational to the best Academy and Select teams in the Southeast Region. We have hosted teams from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi and North Carolina. It is our goal to offer excellent competition for U8 - U19 age groups.
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