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Tournaments: 2016 Jefferson Cup - Apps Due By December 1, Jefferson Cup Boys Memorial Day Weekend - new for 2016, PWSI Holiday Shootout 8v8 Tournament - December 5 - 6, PWSI President's Day College Showcase - Feb. 12-15, Jefferson Open FutsalRVA futsal tournament - Dec. 11-13, Arctic Classic Indoor Youth Soccer Tournament - Dec. 26-28, 2016 Loudoun Soccer College Showcase, Potomac Presdents' Day Tournament Qualifier Boys 14 - 17
Camps and Clinics: Grande Sports Academy Annual Winter Residential Soccer Camp, Soccer the Brazilian Way Futsal and Striker Clinics, FC Virginia Winter Futsal Academy Clinics, Former USWNT Member Shannon Boxx Victory Tour Soccer Camp, Alexandria Soccer Association announce full slate of Winter Futsal Programs, Former World Cup '90 and UEFA "A" Coach to conduct December ID Camp
Leagues and Events: Capital Sportsplex Winter Futsal and Soccer Leagues - Glen Dale MD, FCV Winter pre-travel Futsal league (U7/8 boys and girls), FC Virginia hosting Free 3v3 festival at Evergreen Complex
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> U.S. Men's roster named for first 2018 World Cup Qualifying match
U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named the 23-player roster for the USA's first match of the 2018 World Cup Qualifying campaign. Game one of the semifinal round is set for Nov. 13 against St. Vincent & the Grenadines and kicks off at Busch Stadium in St. Louis at 5:30 p.m CT.
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> D.C. United, New York Red Bulls face off Sunday in MLS Cup Playoffs
Red Bull Arena is the stage for the second leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday at 3 p.m., as D.C. United looks to turn the tables against New York following a 1-0 Red Bulls victory in the first leg.
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> Players That Impressed: Week of October 26 - November 1, 2015
These players were submitted so they could be recognized for impressive performances in competitive soccer games during the week of Monday, October 26 through the end of Sunday, November 1, 2015.
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> U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference Preview: Week 11
The first half of the 2015-2016 USSDA season is winding down, but several marquee matches are still ahead for this weekend. The U-13/14 division features two local squads looking to turn their season around, while Philadelphia Union and D.C. United battle it out at the older age groups for supremacy in the Atlantic Division.
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> ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference Preview: Nov. 7-8, 2015
Charlotte Soccer Academy visits Northern Virginia for match-ups with FC Virginia and McLean Youth Soccer at the U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-18 levels in the only ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference competition this weekend.
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> US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional schedule announced
US Youth Soccer has announced the schedule for the annual US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Boys Thanksgiving Interregional, set to take place Nov. 26 - 30 at Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, Ariz.
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> Schedule announced for US Youth Soccer National League Fall Showcase
The schedule has been announced for the opening weekend of the 2015-16 US Youth Soccer National League season, as the Girls will gather Dec. 3-6 in Wilson, N.C. The National League Boys teams will kick off the following week, Dec. 10-13.
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> Boehm: Klinsmann can't shake caution even as USMNT's page needs turning
Jurgen Klinsmann has presided over one of the most discouraging years in the past two decades for the U.S. Men's National Team, but still just he can't quite bring himself to turn over a new leaf for his troubled program, says Charles Boehm.
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> PODCAST: Discussing Mexico's youth successes with guest Jon Arnold
On this week's episode of The SoccerWire Show, hosts Tim Froh and Charles Boehm chat with Goal.com's Jon Arnold, an expert on Mexican soccer and CONCACAF, about Mexico's most recent youth national team successes, player development in Liga MX, and about the recent switch of defender Edwin Lara and goalkeeper Abraham Romero from the U.S. youth national teams to Mexico's. Are there lessons here for the U.S. to learn, or is Mexico's success at this level singular to its soccer culture? And what does success at the youth level even mean, anyway?
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> Artificial turf & cancer: ESPN digs into rubber risks with troubling report
ESPN dragged the troublesome links between artificial turf and cancer back into the national spotlight on Tuesday night, airing an "E:60" investigative report on the topic led by former U.S. Women's National Team star Julie Foudy.
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The United States Olympic Committee
announced the 2014-15 finalists for the Team USA Awards which recognizes the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes year-round and to no one's surprise, the 2015 United States Women's World Cup Team is among the finalists for Team of the Year.
Tony DiCicco, one of the most well-known figures in American soccer, will be
inducted into the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's Hall of Fame.
D.C. United's Taylor Kemp and Nick DeLeon are
nominated for MLS Goal of the Year. Voting is open to the public.
The No. 6 Georgetown University men's soccer squad
won the 2015 BIG EAST Regular Season Championship and solidified the No. 1 overall seed in the conference tournament with a 2-1 victory over the No. 3 Creighton University Bluejays in the BIG EAST Conference regular-season finale on Thursday afternoon at Shaw Field.
For the first time in club history, Loudoun Soccer Club
came away with three Virginia Youth Soccer Association State Cup titles as the Fall Cup competition came to a close on Sunday at the Virginia Soccer Training Center near Fredericksburg.
After winning last year's U-15 Girls Presidents Cup final, the U-16 PWSI White 99 Girls team
won their second consecutive Virginia Presidents Cup championship by beating BRYC Elite 2-1.
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D.C. United forward Álvaro Saborío has been called into the Costa Rican National Team for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches on Nov. 13 vs. Haiti in San Jose, Costa Rica, and Nov. 17 at Panama in Panama City, Panama.
D.C. United will
unveil a new badge to their season ticket holders at a release party December 10 at Union Market.
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has
conducted the final draw for the upcoming CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship, and the United States will face Mexico, Panama and Haiti in Group B play.
MASL team Baltimore Blast has
signed defender Uzi Tayou and midfielder Jinho Kim.
Maryland has
announced their State ODP international trips for 2016.
The Super Y League has announced that SCOUTINGZONE, a mobile scouting app, has
become a national partner of the league and the SYL North American Finals.
DC Stoddert has
profiled Kelle Bevine, Commissioner of the club's recreational Girls' 4th Grade division, and one of the most passionate U.S. Soccer supporters within the club.
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Women's World Cups provide $493.6 million in economic impact: Canada Soccer has announced that the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and 2014 U-20 Women's World Cup supported an impressive $493.6 million in economic activity for Canada - exceeding the preliminary projections of $337 million made in February 2014 by 46 percent.
NASL Championship to air live on ESPN3, ONE World Sports: The field has been narrowed down to four clubs in the battle for the North American Soccer League (NASL) title. The league's four-team postseason tournament, The Championship, will kick off this Saturday in New York, and fans will be able to watch all the action unfold on several different networks.
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Train at the U.S. Soccer award-winning Best Training Facility over winter break from December 18 - 23 (boys age 10 - 17) in warm and sunny Arizona at the home of the 2012-13 Development Academy champion Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy. For more information, visit http://grandesports.com/soccer-camps/, call 877-909-9777 or email [email protected].
=== TOURNAMENTS ===
> 2016 Jefferson Cup - Apps Due By December 1
Regarded as one of the top rated youth soccer tournaments in the country, the Jefferson Cup features some of the nation's top natural grass playing surfaces in the country with over 24 synthetic turf fields, including the River City Sportsplex. Girls Weekends: March 19-20 (U10-14) and March 24-26 (U15-18); Boys Weekend: March 11-13.
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> Jefferson Cup Boys Memorial Day Weekend - new for 2016
The Jefferson Cup is bringing an additional boys weekend for U15-U17 teams to Memorial Day Weekend! Join the Jeff Cup May 28-30, 2016 for high level competition in a Showcase format. Apply by April 15, 2016. Learn more here.
> PWSI Holiday Shootout 8v8 Tournament - December 5 - 6
The Holiday Shootout is back again, and will expand to include the U9 and U10 age groups. This specialized 7v7 or 8v8 tournament will continue to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive and ask every participant to donate an unwrapped toy. For U9-U12 travel teams only, this tournament will limit the number of participating teams. All matches held on synthetic turf with three games guaranteed. Learn more here.
> PWSI President's Day College Showcase - Feb. 12-15
Hosted by PWSI just south of the Washington, DC Beltway, this showcase for U14-18 boys and girls will take place at Long Park, Howison Park, and Hellwig Park. Join top teams from across the eastern seaboard. Teams get three games - one per day, with limited divisions and teams.
Learn more here.
> Jefferson Open FutsalRVA futsal tournament - Dec. 11-13
The Richmond Strikers and FutsalRVA present the Jefferson Open FutsalRVA, a National Youth Futsal Tournament December 11-13 in the Greater Richmond, Virginia area. Open to boys and girls teams U8-U18, min. of 3 games. $500 for all teams - rosters limited to 12 players.
Learn more here.
> Arctic Classic Indoor Youth Soccer Tournament - Dec. 26-28
This Winter the Maryland SoccerPlex will be hosting the 2nd Annual Arctic Classic Youth Indoor Soccer Tournament. This fun, competitive level tournament is for boys and girls teams aged U10 through High School in a 7 v 7 indoor soccer format.
Learn more here.
> 2016 Loudoun Soccer College Showcase
Join us for the fifth annual Showcase, featuring top talent from up and down the East Coast. The 2016 Showcase is scheduled for March 4-6 and is engineered to provide teams with an opportunity to prepare for spring against tough competition while getting scouted by college coaches in attendance. Applications are now being accepted. Get in. Get noticed.
http://loudounsoccer.com/showcase/
> Potomac Presidents' Day Tournament Qualifier Boys 14 - 17
Boys U14-U17 teams, we are offering automatic qualification to the winners that participate in our Presidents' Day Tournament at Maryland SoccerPlex Turf Fields. If your team wants the chance to get automatic acceptance into our Top Ten Boys College Showcase Potomac Memorial Tournament,
APPLY NOW. February 13-15, 2016; $695 GotSoccer Event (points awarded); Showcase Format; Deeply Discounted Hotels.
=== CAMPS AND CLINICS ===
> Grande Sports Academy Annual Winter Residential Soccer Camp
Train at the U.S. Soccer award-winning Best Training Facility over winter break from December 18 - 23 (boys age 10 - 17) in warm and sunny Arizona at the home of the 2012-13 Development Academy champion Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy. For more information, visit http://grandesports.com/soccer-camps/, call 877-909-9777 or email [email protected].
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Futsal and Striker Clinics
Get a jump on the competition this winter with Soccer the Brazilian Way Futsal and Striker Clinics. Sessions designed for travel players with quick touches and fast movement in tight spaces. We also offer striker training, combined with speed and agility. Sessions taught by former Futsal professional players. For teams or individual players, register at
www.soccerfrombrazil.com or call 301-996-4625 (GOAL)
> FC Virginia Winter Futsal Academy Clinics
Come play this winter with FC Virginia's new Futsal academy. Open to all players. Sessions in McLean, Chantilly, Sterling. All sessions taught by trainers that have played Futsal at the highest level. Sessions for both boys and girls range from U9 to high school. Space is filling up fast. Teams accepted. Register at
www.fcvirginia.com or call Gus Donolo at 301-996-4625.
> Former USWNT Member Shannon Boxx Victory Tour Soccer Camp
Shannon Boxx coming to Manassas, VA to run several soccer camps at the new Elite Sports Indoor Sports Faciltiy. Camps are on Nov 16th, 17th or 18th, running two slots 5:00pm to 7:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Cost of each session is $99.00. For more information and to register visit our website at
www.elitesportsindoor.com
> Alexandria Soccer Association announce full slate of Winter Futsal Programs
Alexandria Soccer Association (ASA) is offering a full slate of indoor Winter Futsal Programs to stay sharp during the winter months. The program offerings include: Winter Futsal Skills Training Program (Nov/Dec), Winter Futsal League (Jan/Mar), and the new Futsal ID Program (Nov - Feb). To find out more information regarding ASA Winter Futsal Programs or please visit www.alexandria-soccer.org.
> Former World Cup '90 and UEFA "A" Coach to conduct December ID Camp
Revolution Global Soccer's International ID camp comes to Washington, DC December 5th -6th. Former World Cup 1990 player and UEFA "A" instructor, Tomas Skuhravy will be conducting the sessions. Seeking boys and girls born 1995-2003 for the camp. For more information and to register visit, www.revolutionglobalsoccer.com or contact Regional Director, Whitney Minnis via email [email protected].
=== LEAGUES AND EVENTS ===
> Capital Sportsplex Winter Futsal and Soccer Leagues - Glen Dale MD
Capital Sportsplex, Maryland's premier indoor sports facility in close proximity to DC, Annapolis and Baltimore, will be hosting winter futsal and soccer leagues from U5 through High School ages all winter. The Capital Sportsplex is a sanctioned league by the United States Futsal Federation. Learn more or sign up at capitalsportsplex.com
> FCV Winter pre-travel Futsal league (U7/8 boys and girls)
FC Virginia has secured additional space to give opportunities to our future travel players by playing Futsal in a league format this winter. U7/8 boys and girls will play Saturday mornings in January and February at Cassel's sports complex in Chantilly. Register your team or individual player today at
www.fcvirginia.com or call Gus Donolo at 301-996-4625 for additional information.
> FC Virginia hosting Free 3v3 festival at Evergreen Complex
This is a free festival event taken place on November 8th for all players (U7/8 boys and girls) that just want to get out and have a great time. No scores, no refs, just get out there and enjoy the game with your friends. Register today at
www.fcvirgina.com or call Gus Donolo 301-996-4625 for more info.
=== TRYOUTS ===
> Fewster FC, boys U16, seeking goalkeeper for 2015-16 season
Fewster FC, a boys U16 team, is seeking a goalkeeper for the 2015-16 season. The Baltimore-based squad is a 3-time MD State Cup Champion, 2015 Region 1 Champion and 2015 National Finalist. This season the team will be competing in the National League, Region I Champions League, and other top rated tournaments. For more information contact Barry Stitz at [email protected]
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Friday November 6, 2015
1:00 pm: Juventus vs Torino - Live - beIN - Serie A
2:30 pm: Hannover vs. Hertha BSC - Live - Fox Sports 1 - Germany
2:45 pm: Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County - Live - beIN - England - Championship
3:00 pm: Salford City vs. Notts County - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - FA Cup
3:30 pm: Rutgers vs. Ohio State - Live - Big Ten Network - Women's College
6:00 pm: Penn State vs. Michigan - Live - Big Ten Network - Women's College
8:30 pm: Veracruz vs. Tigres UANL - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
10:30 pm: Santos Laguna vs. Morelia - Live - Azteca America - Mexico
Saturday November 7, 2015
7:30 am: Huddersfield Town vs. Leeds Utd - Live - beIN - England - Championship
7:45 am: Bournemouth vs. Newcastle Utd - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
9:30 am: B.Munich vs. Stuttgart - Live - Fox Sports 1 - Germany
9:30 am: B.M'Gladbach vs. Ingolstadt - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - Germany
9:30 am: B.Leverkusen vs. Koln - Live - Fox Sports 2 - Germany
10:00 am: West Ham vs. Everton - Live - USA - EPL
10:45 am: Al Ahli vs. Guangzhou Evergrande - Live - One World Sports - Asian CL
11:00 am: PSG vs. Toulouse - Live - beIN - France
12:30 pm: Stoke City vs. Chelsea - Live - NBC - EPL
12:30 pm: Darmstadt vs. Hamburg - Live - Fox Sports 2 - Germany
2:00 pm: NY Cosmos vs. Ft Lauderdale Strikers - Live - One World Sports - NASL
2:30 pm: Cerro vs. Defensor Sporting - Live - GolTV - Uruguay
2:45 pm: Milan vs. Atalanta - Live - beIN - Italy
4:30 pm: Corinthians vs. Coritiba - Live - GolTV - Brazil
6:00 pm: Cruz Azul vs. Toluca - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
8:00 pm: Monterrey vs. America - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
9:30 pm: Atlas vs. Chiapas - Live - Azteca America - Mexico
Sunday November 8, 2015
6:30 am: Torino vs. Inter - Live - beIN - Italy
7:00 am: Didcot Town vs. Exeter City - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - FA Cup
8:30 am: Aston Villa vs. Man City - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
9:00 am: Roma vs. Lazio - Live - beIN - Italy
9:30 am: B.Dortmund vs. Schalke - Live - Fox Sports 1 - Germany
10:00 am: Barcelona vs. Villarreal - Live - beIN - Spain
10:30 am: Ross County vs. Celtic - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - Scotland
11:00 am: Arsenal vs. Tottenham - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
11:30 am: Augsburg vs. W.Bremen - Live - Fox Sports 2 - Germany
12:00 pm: Napoli vs. Udinese - Live - beIN - Italy
1:00 pm: Pumas UNAM vs. Queretaro - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
1:00 pm: Nacional vs. Penarol - Live - GolTV - Uruguay
2:00 pm: Belgium vs. Mexico - Live - Fox Sports 2 - U17 World Cup 3rd Place
2:30 pm: Sevilla vs. Real Madrid - Live - beIN - Spain
3:00 pm: NY Red Bulls vs. DC United - Live - ESPN - MLS Playoffs
5:00 pm: Columbus Crew vs. Montreal Impact - Live - ESPN - MLS Playoffs
5:00 pm: Mali vs. Nigeria - Live - Fox Sports 2 - U17 World Cup Final
6:00 pm: Puebla vs. Tijuana - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
7:30 pm: FC Dallas vs. Seattle Sounders - Live - Fox Sports 1 - MLS Playoffs
10:00 pm: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Portland Timbers - Live - ESPN - MLS Playoffs
Monday November 9, 2015
2:45 pm: United of Manchester vs. Chesterfield - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - FA Cup
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