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 == Tri-State Soccer Wire - November 17, 2015 ==

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Issue Sponsor: Jefferson Open FutsalRVA futsal tournament - Dec. 11-13
National tournament in Richmond, VA - Open to boys and girls teams U8-U18
> U.S. Men kick off World Cup qualifying with 6-1 win
> U.S. Men face Trinidad & Tobago in World Cup Qualifying tonight
> Klinsmann said U.S. is making "big strides," - here's why that's a problem
> New York Cosmos defeat Ottawa Fury 3-2 in NASL Championship
> MLS Cup Playoffs set to continue with Conference Championships
> Second round of qualifying begins for 2016 U.S. Open Cup
> NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship bracket announced
> U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference Recap: Week 12
> Top youth soccer tournaments open doors to qualifiers
Notes and Boasts:  Western New York Flash, Abby Erceg, Sky Blue FC, New Jersey Youth Soccer, UConn women, Rutgers women, Hofstra women, Princeton women, St. John's women, Albany women, NCAA D1 men's rankings, WNY Flash Academy, Asani Samuels, NSCAA HS rankings, Eastern New York Xpressway League, Bethesda Premier Cup Girls, CASL Boys Jr Showcase, Capital Fall Classic Boys Weekend, New York Metro Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association, Stade de France attack, Klinsmann job security

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> U.S. Men kick off World Cup qualifying with 6-1 win
It took an early punch to the nose to wake them up, but the U.S. Men's National Team rallied with a vengeance to claim their first victory of the 2018 World Cup qualifying cycle with a 6-1 win over a feisty but overmatched St. Vincent & the Grenadines at chilly Busch Stadium.
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> U.S. Men face Trinidad & Tobago in World Cup Qualifying tonight
Following a 6-1 victory against St. Vincent and the Grenadines to open 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, the U.S. Men's National Team turns its focus to Trinidad & Tobago for its second game of CONCACAF Semifinal Round qualification on Tuesday.
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> Klinsmann said U.S. is making "big strides," - here's why that's a problem
Jurgen Klinsmann certainly has a way with words sometimes. The USMNT head coach and technical director fired off another set of head-scratchers this week, launching into an impassioned defense of a U.S. youth national team system suffering through another topsy-turvy year featuring relatively little fodder for optimism about the future of the program.
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> New York Cosmos defeat Ottawa Fury 3-2 in NASL Championship
They came in as champions and Marcos Senna and Raúl went out as champions Sunday night, helping lead the New York Cosmos to the NASL Championship title.
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> MLS Cup Playoffs set to continue with Conference Championships
New York Red Bulls face Columbus Crew SC in the Eastern Conference Championship, and Portland Timbers battle FC Dallas for the Western Conference crown starting with the first legs this Sunday as the MLS Cup Playoffs move toward a dramatic conclusion.
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> Second round of qualifying begins for 2016 U.S. Open Cup
The Second Qualifying Round for the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup began with five matches this weekend that saw New York Pancyprian Freedoms, Lansdowne Bhoys FC (N.Y.), Aromas Café FC (Va.), Southie FC (Mass.) and West Chester United (Pa.) advance in the 103rd edition of the tournament.
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> NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship bracket announced
The field and bracket for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Committee, which awarded the tournament's No. 1 seed to Wake Forest University.
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> U.S. Soccer Development Academy East Conference Recap: Week 12
Richmond United, D.C. United and New York Red Bulls were among the East Conference clubs that stood out in U.S. Soccer Development Academy play this weekend, one of the final slates before the upcoming winter break.
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> Top youth soccer tournaments open doors to qualifiers
The continuous spike in youth travel soccer participation has left the bluebloods of the tournament industry - the Jefferson Cup, CASL Showcase, Bethesda Premier Cup, Disney Soccer Showcase and others - having to turn away hundreds of teams on an annual basis. Rather than becoming increasingly exclusive when capacity based on field space and other factors is reached, many of the nation's top showcase tournaments are opting to be more inclusive by providing teams that may not gain acceptance based solely on résumé an opportunity to play their way in through qualifying events.
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Issue Sponsor: Jefferson Open FutsalRVA futsal tournament - Dec. 11-13
National tournament in Richmond, VA - Open to boys and girls teams U8-U18
 
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.

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Western New York Flash international Abby Erceg has been named to New Zealand's 19-player roster that will face No. 4 ranked Brazil twice in the coming weeks.

There was action all around for Western New York Flash players abroad, as big matches were played in Japan, Australia and Cyprus.

Sky Blue FC formally announced their continued support of the New Jersey Youth Soccer (NJYS) Club NJYS and Young Olympians programs, which will officially kick off this Saturday.

The UConn women's soccer team stunned Siena with a season best five goals on Sunday, shutting out the Saints 5-0 to advance to the second round of NCAA tournament. 

Rutgers women's soccer shut out Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday night 1-0 to open the NCAA tournament.

Hofstra women's soccer tied Georgetown in the NCAA tournament first round, and advanced to the next after beating the Hoyas on penalty kicks.

The Princeton women's soccer team topped Boston College 4-2 to open the NCAA tournament and will face USC next.

St. John's and Albany women's soccer teams were both knocked out of the NCAA tournament with losses to Boston University and Penn State, respectively.

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) have posted the final NCAA Division I men's ranking for the 2015 regular season.

Fresh off a 2015 USL Championship title, Asani Samuels has been announced as the WNY Flash Academy's the newest addition to its staff. 

New USA TODAY/NSCAA Super 25 Fall High School Rankings have been released for boys and girls.

The five Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) leagues with clubs in New York City--Big Apple Youth Soccer League, Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League, Long Island Junior Soccer League, Metrokids Interregional Soccer League and Staten Island Youth Soccer League-- support the Eastern New York Xpressway League (ENYXL), whose inaugural season kicked off in September and concludes this month.

The Bethesda Premier Cup Girls weekend and the CASL Boys Jr Showcase took place over the weekend and results are posted.

Thirty-eight teams won division championships on Sunday at the 2015 Capital Fall Classic Boys Weekend. Premier Division champs in each age group have earned automatic qualification for the 2016 Jefferson Cup.

Four coaches and seven referees were honored by the New York Metro Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NYMISOA) for their contributions to the sport during the NYMISOA Awards Dinner.


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How the attacks on Stade de France forever changed the soccer world: Soon enough, going to soccer matches will be very different. Of all the terrible and irredeemable consequences of Friday's terrorist attacks on Paris, this is certainly the least awful one. So many lives lost; so many lives affected. Yahoo Sports' Leander Schaerlaeckens explains how the escapism of soccer and going to a game will never be the same.

Klinsmann not worried about job security if U.S. loses in Trinidad: U.S. manager Jurgen Klinsmann isn't worried that he'll be out of a job if the U.S. loses to Trinidad and Tobago in a tricky 2018 World Cup qualifier here Tuesday night.
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Issue Sponsor: Jefferson Open FutsalRVA futsal tournament - Dec. 11-13
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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.


=== 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. Learn more here.

> 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 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.

> 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.

> 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.


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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 info@grandesports.com.


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> NJYS Young Olympians Tryouts and Club NJYS Registration
The NJ Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) will begin programming for its Young Olympians program (birth year 2004) and Club NJYS (birth year 2005) in November. Sessions are hosted regionally (south, shore, central and north) to facilitate participation throughout the state. Click here for info.


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Tuesday November 17, 2015 
2:45 pm: Slovenia vs. Ukraine - Live - Fox Sports 2 - Euro Qualifier
2:45 pm: Denmark vs. Sweden - Live - ESPN2 - Euro Qualifier
3:00 pm: England vs. France - Live - Fox Sports 1 - Friendly
4:00 pm: Honduras vs. Mexico - Live - beIN - World Cup Qualifier
6:30 pm: Trinidad & Tobago vs. USA - Live - beIN - World Cup Qualifier
8:30 pm: El Salvador vs. Canada - Live - beIN - World Cup Qualifier

Wednesday November 20, 2015 
No live games on TV

Thursday November 19, 2015 
7:00 pm: Vasco de Gama vs. Corinthians - Live - GolTV - Brazil

Friday November 20, 2015 
2:30 pm: Hamburg vs. B.Dortmund - Live - Fox Sports 2 - Germany
2:45 pm: St Mirren vs. Greenock Morton - Live - FSP - Scotland - Championship
2:45 pm: Middlesbrough vs. QPR - Live - beIN - England - Championship
3:30 pm: Portimonense vs. Belenenses - Live - GolTV - Portugal
8:30 pm: Queretaro vs. Puebla - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico

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