Today was a great day, despite our results. Our players learned what it is to be a Rush player from Tim Shulz, Rush President and National Staff Coach. Tim spoke about what qualities are important and gave cool examples of those qualities. We struggled in our games, failing to score a goal or a win. After lunch, all the players at the Festival were broken into groups by position and did some functional training with coaches from across the country. Between the sessions we were visited by three Kansas City Wizards players, who told the players what they went through to get where they are and what it is like to be a pro. Many girls asked about David Beckham, who will play against the Wizards tomorrow evening. We closed the night with an Ice Cream social, where all the players came together and traded club items.
Tomorrow we have our final group game, street soccer and then we are off to the Wizards vs Galaxy game.
Everybody is doing very well and enjoying themselves. This will surely turn out to be one of the finest soccer experiences for our players.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Festival Update
Once all the players, parents and chaperones arrived, we went to the field to train briefly prior to the Opening Ceremonies, which were attended by over 400 players from 28 teams from Rush clubs across the country. It was very cool to see all the players representing various states.
On Thursday, we had a very full day, beginning with the boys team beating New Mexico Nike and the two girl's teams splitting, beating Texas Swoosh and losing to Pikes Peak Nike. The Virginia kids clearly had the most support from one another, with goal celebrations, 'ole' cheered for consecutive passes and even lending support for other Rush clubs in need.
Following the games, we had lunch at the fields, then went to Target to get out of the sun. The boys then went back to the fields to train, the girls to the classroom on a talk on what it means to be a Rush Player. The two groups then swapped, with the girls training and the boys learning in the classroom.
Between the afternoon sessions, we had a special guest, Kevin Hartman. Kevin is the goalkeeper for the Kansas City Wizards and has seen some National Team games. He will be tending the net against Beckham, Donovan and the LA Galaxy on Saturday. There is good chance some of our players will be invited to join the players in the tunnel prior to the game.
We returned to the hotel for some pasta dinner and some swimming followed by phone calls home and bed. All the player seem to be settled in nicely, with anxiety waning, excitement building and the boy's rooms stinky and messy.
Look for some photos as soon as I can figure out how to get them off the new phone.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
U12 Festival Begins Tomorrow
Thirty-one Virginia Rush players will travel to Kansas City tomorrow to participate in the second U12 Rush Festival. The players will fly out tomorrow to partake in the opening ceremonies. 28 teams and over 300 players from Rush clubs around the country will spend the next four days training, playing and attending educational classrooms sessions. We are very excited to learn which other states we will play. Stay tuned to the blog for daily updates!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
2008-09 U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY U-15/16 CONFERENCE STARTING XI TEAMS UNVEILED
2008-09 U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY U-15/16 CONFERENCE STARTING XI TEAMS UNVEILED
Academy Starting Xi, Player and Coach of the Year to be Announced Next Week
Development Academy Finals Week Set for July 10-17 at The Home Depot Center
CHICAGO (July 8, 2009) – The 2008-09 U-15/16 Development Academy Conference Starting XI and Coaches of the Year have been unveiled as Development Academy Finals Week is set to kick off on Saturday, July 10, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The U-17/18 Conference honors will be announced on Thursday, July 9, while Development Academy Starting XI and Academy Players and Coaches of the Year will be announced next week. All awards were voted upon by Development Academy clubs and national staff coaches.
A total of 44 players were selected to the four Conference teams, including 16 who participated with Development Academy Select Teams that competed against the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team at the Spring Showcase on Memorial Day weekend. With 29 different clubs represented, 16 will be participating in Finals Week.
Of the teams heading to The Home Depot Center, the New York Red Bulls Academy leads the charge with three players, goalkeeper Keith Cardona, Brian Gallego and Victor Manosalvas, named to the East Conference Starting XI while head coach Rob Elliot also earned Coach of the Year honors. The New Jersey-based squad will be traveling to Finals Week after a successful playoff run that saw the team earn three wins while allowing just a single goal at Academy Playoffs in Greensboro, N.C.
Arsenal FC is the only team with four representatives on the conference teams as goalkeeper Adam Zepeda, defenders Ricardo Hernandez and Alex Arbollo and midfielder Ricardo Gonzalez were all named to the West Conference squad. CASL Chelsea FC Academy is the only other club with three players represented on the conference Starting XI teams in Spencer LaCivita, Eric Steber and Alex Givens.
Central Conference Coach of the Year Lars Richter from the Derby County Wolves led his team to a surprise run to the No. 1 overall seed heading into Academy Playoffs and with two wins and a draw at Bryan Park, the team successfully advanced to Finals Week. Reed Losee, who scored 21 goals in 24 appearances over the course of the season, will look to continue his impressive scoring rate in the Wolves campaign at The Home Depot Center.
Chicago Magic AS Monaco is represented by the duo of Billy McGuiness and Jacob Bushue. FC Dallas Juniors also send a pair to the Central Conference Starting XI in Bryan Levya and Ruben Luna. Both teams will be taking on Derby County in Group 1 of Finals Week.
Now wrapping up its second season, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy has improved the training environment, provided relevant, high-level matches on a consistent basis, increased the level and efficiency of scouting for the national teams and provided players, coaches and referees with structured programming.
Eight teams from each age group will face off at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, Calif., during Development Academy Finals Week from July 10-17. Two groups of four teams will play on the fields used by the U.S. National Team Programs, including the Men's National Team. Finals week will conclude with placement matches on Thursday, July 16, for the U-17/18 age group and Friday, July 17, for the U-15/16 age group. To advance to finals week, the 16 teams below finished atop a four-team group at the Academy Playoffs.
2008-09 East Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER (1): Keith Cardona (New York Red Bulls)
DEFENDERS (4): Dane Kenny (Albertson SC), Marquez Fernandez (Baltimore Bays Chelsea), Taylor Washington (FC Westchester), Brian Gallego (New York Red Bulls Academy)
MIDFIELDERS (4): Scott Thomsen (PDA), Victor Manosalvas (New York Red Bulls Academy), Andy Najar (D.C. United Academy), Aaron Denis (BW Gottschee)
FORWARDS (2): Brian Span (FC Westchester), Juan Pablo Correa (Match Fit Chelsea)
East Conference Coach of the Year: Rob Elliot – New York Red Bulls Academy
2008-09 Central Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER (1): Charles Lyon (Chicago Fire Academy)
DEFENDERS (3): Alex Sauciuc (Sockers FC), Jarret Kersten (Vardar), Billy McGuinnes (Chicago Magic AS Monaco)
MIDFIELDERS (4): Will Trapp (Columbus Crew Juniors), Brian Levya (FC Dallas Juniors), Jacob Bushue (Chicago Magic AS Monaco), AJ Corrado (Carmel United SC)
FORWARDS (3): Reed Lossee (Derby County Wolves), Manny Guzman (Chicago Fire Academy), Ruben Luna (FC Dallas Juniors)
Central Conference Coach of the Year: Lars Richter – Derby County Wolves
2008-09 South Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER (1): Spencer LaCivita (CASL Chelsea FC Academy)
DEFENDERS (4): Eric Steber (CASL Chelsea FC Academy), Jeffrey Stezovsky (Miami FC Kendall), Javon Bostic (Clearwater Chargers), Alex Givens (CASL Chelsea FC Academy)
MIDFIELDERS (3): Frank Saunders (Virginia Rush AS Monaco), Christian Velez (Miami FC Kendall), Devin L’Amoreaux (Bridge FA)
FORWARDS (3): Andres Acevedo (IMG Soccer Academy), Vaughn Bandy (North Meck SC), Mamadee Nyepon (Greensboro Youth SocceR)
South Conference Coach of the Year: Jeremy Gunn – South Charlotte SA
2008-09 West Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER (1): Adam Zepeda (Arsenal FC)
DEFENDERS (4): Ricardo Hernandez (Arsenal FC), Torey McGaw (Mustang SC), Alex Arbollo (Arsenal FC), Alberto Rosas (Real So Cal)
MIDFIELDERS (4): Nico de la Cruz (Washington Premier), Eric Gonzalez (Los Angeles Galaxy Academy), Riley Wolfe (Los Angeles Galaxy Academy), Ricardo Gonzalez (Arsenal FC)
FORWARDS (2): Victor Chavez (Real So Cal), Reed McKenna (Nomads SC)
West Conference Coach of the Year: PJ Brown – Arsenal FC
Academy Starting Xi, Player and Coach of the Year to be Announced Next Week
Development Academy Finals Week Set for July 10-17 at The Home Depot Center
CHICAGO (July 8, 2009) – The 2008-09 U-15/16 Development Academy Conference Starting XI and Coaches of the Year have been unveiled as Development Academy Finals Week is set to kick off on Saturday, July 10, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The U-17/18 Conference honors will be announced on Thursday, July 9, while Development Academy Starting XI and Academy Players and Coaches of the Year will be announced next week. All awards were voted upon by Development Academy clubs and national staff coaches.
A total of 44 players were selected to the four Conference teams, including 16 who participated with Development Academy Select Teams that competed against the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team at the Spring Showcase on Memorial Day weekend. With 29 different clubs represented, 16 will be participating in Finals Week.
Of the teams heading to The Home Depot Center, the New York Red Bulls Academy leads the charge with three players, goalkeeper Keith Cardona, Brian Gallego and Victor Manosalvas, named to the East Conference Starting XI while head coach Rob Elliot also earned Coach of the Year honors. The New Jersey-based squad will be traveling to Finals Week after a successful playoff run that saw the team earn three wins while allowing just a single goal at Academy Playoffs in Greensboro, N.C.
Arsenal FC is the only team with four representatives on the conference teams as goalkeeper Adam Zepeda, defenders Ricardo Hernandez and Alex Arbollo and midfielder Ricardo Gonzalez were all named to the West Conference squad. CASL Chelsea FC Academy is the only other club with three players represented on the conference Starting XI teams in Spencer LaCivita, Eric Steber and Alex Givens.
Central Conference Coach of the Year Lars Richter from the Derby County Wolves led his team to a surprise run to the No. 1 overall seed heading into Academy Playoffs and with two wins and a draw at Bryan Park, the team successfully advanced to Finals Week. Reed Losee, who scored 21 goals in 24 appearances over the course of the season, will look to continue his impressive scoring rate in the Wolves campaign at The Home Depot Center.
Chicago Magic AS Monaco is represented by the duo of Billy McGuiness and Jacob Bushue. FC Dallas Juniors also send a pair to the Central Conference Starting XI in Bryan Levya and Ruben Luna. Both teams will be taking on Derby County in Group 1 of Finals Week.
Now wrapping up its second season, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy has improved the training environment, provided relevant, high-level matches on a consistent basis, increased the level and efficiency of scouting for the national teams and provided players, coaches and referees with structured programming.
Eight teams from each age group will face off at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, Calif., during Development Academy Finals Week from July 10-17. Two groups of four teams will play on the fields used by the U.S. National Team Programs, including the Men's National Team. Finals week will conclude with placement matches on Thursday, July 16, for the U-17/18 age group and Friday, July 17, for the U-15/16 age group. To advance to finals week, the 16 teams below finished atop a four-team group at the Academy Playoffs.
2008-09 East Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER (1): Keith Cardona (New York Red Bulls)
DEFENDERS (4): Dane Kenny (Albertson SC), Marquez Fernandez (Baltimore Bays Chelsea), Taylor Washington (FC Westchester), Brian Gallego (New York Red Bulls Academy)
MIDFIELDERS (4): Scott Thomsen (PDA), Victor Manosalvas (New York Red Bulls Academy), Andy Najar (D.C. United Academy), Aaron Denis (BW Gottschee)
FORWARDS (2): Brian Span (FC Westchester), Juan Pablo Correa (Match Fit Chelsea)
East Conference Coach of the Year: Rob Elliot – New York Red Bulls Academy
2008-09 Central Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER (1): Charles Lyon (Chicago Fire Academy)
DEFENDERS (3): Alex Sauciuc (Sockers FC), Jarret Kersten (Vardar), Billy McGuinnes (Chicago Magic AS Monaco)
MIDFIELDERS (4): Will Trapp (Columbus Crew Juniors), Brian Levya (FC Dallas Juniors), Jacob Bushue (Chicago Magic AS Monaco), AJ Corrado (Carmel United SC)
FORWARDS (3): Reed Lossee (Derby County Wolves), Manny Guzman (Chicago Fire Academy), Ruben Luna (FC Dallas Juniors)
Central Conference Coach of the Year: Lars Richter – Derby County Wolves
2008-09 South Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER (1): Spencer LaCivita (CASL Chelsea FC Academy)
DEFENDERS (4): Eric Steber (CASL Chelsea FC Academy), Jeffrey Stezovsky (Miami FC Kendall), Javon Bostic (Clearwater Chargers), Alex Givens (CASL Chelsea FC Academy)
MIDFIELDERS (3): Frank Saunders (Virginia Rush AS Monaco), Christian Velez (Miami FC Kendall), Devin L’Amoreaux (Bridge FA)
FORWARDS (3): Andres Acevedo (IMG Soccer Academy), Vaughn Bandy (North Meck SC), Mamadee Nyepon (Greensboro Youth SocceR)
South Conference Coach of the Year: Jeremy Gunn – South Charlotte SA
2008-09 West Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER (1): Adam Zepeda (Arsenal FC)
DEFENDERS (4): Ricardo Hernandez (Arsenal FC), Torey McGaw (Mustang SC), Alex Arbollo (Arsenal FC), Alberto Rosas (Real So Cal)
MIDFIELDERS (4): Nico de la Cruz (Washington Premier), Eric Gonzalez (Los Angeles Galaxy Academy), Riley Wolfe (Los Angeles Galaxy Academy), Ricardo Gonzalez (Arsenal FC)
FORWARDS (2): Victor Chavez (Real So Cal), Reed McKenna (Nomads SC)
West Conference Coach of the Year: PJ Brown – Arsenal FC
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
TREY SAUNDERS Named to USSDA STARTING XI South Conference
2008-09 U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY U-15/16 CONFERENCE STARTING XI TEAMS UNVEILED
VA Rush U15/16 USSDA midfielder Trey Saunders has been named to the South Conference Starting XI. Trey coming off, an all Academy selection to repersent the USSDA U15/16 team against the U17 National Team at the Spring showcase, a call up to the U17 Mens National Team, now adds the selection of being one of the top 44 players in the U15/16 USSDA to his resume for 2008/2009.
VA Rush U15/16 USSDA midfielder Trey Saunders has been named to the South Conference Starting XI. Trey coming off, an all Academy selection to repersent the USSDA U15/16 team against the U17 National Team at the Spring showcase, a call up to the U17 Mens National Team, now adds the selection of being one of the top 44 players in the U15/16 USSDA to his resume for 2008/2009.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Rush Coaches BC and Pato Earn USL Team of the Week Honors
TAMPA, FL -- United Soccer Leagues announced the Team of the Week honors for the 10th week of the USL season, honoring Minnesota’s Brian Cvilikas as the USL First Division Player of the Week and Baltimore’s Machel Millwood as the USL Second Division Player of the Week.
After missing the first six games of the season, Brian Cvilikas has slowly worked his way back into the lineup and made just his second start over the weekend an eventful one as he helped guide the winless Thunder to their first victory of the campaign with a two-goal outing.
In the 13th minute, Ricardo Sanchez served a swerving ball on a free kick in from the right flank and Cvilikas found a hole in the Carolina RailHawks’ defense to redirect the ball in. Later in the 27th minute, a Rod Dyachenko corner kick found its way into the box, where Lawrence Olum got his head on it and Cvilikas directed it into goal off his chest.
The brace was his second of the week as he also struck for two in Minnesota’s come-from-behind US Open Cup victory over Nebraska’s 402. After falling behind, Cvilikas tallied the equalizer and later scored what proved to be the game-winner in the 3-2 decision.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
What is the Measure of “Player Development”?
86 Virginia Rush Players Recognized for High School Soccer All-District/Conference, All-Region, All-State or All-American Teams
The Rush philosophy is centered on “Player Development”. But what is the measure of development, and how does it show? Player development is providing players with the tools necessary to reach higher levels of play beyond their youth club and into National and Collegiate programs. Player development is also providing a club environment where the standard of play demands a consistent level of performance. This level of performance allows players to shine as stars amongst their peers when they return to their local High School team.
This spring, the US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) has truly lived up to its Development title for the Rush. Trey Saunders was pulled straight into National Team Camp. Kharlton Belmar, Alex Vaughan, Travis Brent, Hector Arellano, Jordan Grumney, Jordan Cyrus, and Paul Dillon were called into a Regional USSDA camp. In the High School ranks, the Rush USSDA produced 4 High School District “Players of the Year” in Paul Dillon, Jordan Grumney, Pat Thomson, and Rory Mills (Goalkeeper of the Year). Jordan Cyrus was named the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) State “Player of the Year”. 10 of 15 players named to the First Team All-Beach District came from the two Rush USSDA teams. 25 players out of the Rush USDAA earned High School awards.
Virginia Rush players dominated this year’s local High School awards:
Boys
Jordan Cyrus: NSCAA All-American; ESPN Rise Up All-American; VISAA State Player of the Year
All-State: Jordan Grumney, Alex Gylfason, Hector Arellano, Will Martin, Rory Mills, Spencer Henry, Kyle Nero, Nate Ott, Jordan Cyrus, Sean Christein
All-Region: Jordan Grumney (Region Player of the Year), Alex Gylfason, Hector Arellano, Will Martin, Rory Mills, Adam Soderholm, Earl Floyd, Pat Thompson, Taylor Brittan, Clay Newton, Mike McCann, Paul Dillon, Scott Coleman, Joe Skaja, Sean Christein, Connor Ayers,
District Players of the Year: Paul Dillon, Jordan Grumney, Pat Thompson, Rory Mills (GK)
All-District/Conference: Richard Diaz, Payton Lambert, Brant Hawkins, Will Cason, Earl Floyd, Jarrett Wallbanks, Alex Vaughan, Kharlton Belmar, Alex Gylfason, Hector Arellano, Clay Newton, Taylor Brittan, Will Martin, Mike McCann, RJ Good, Kyle Anderson, Trey Saunders, Alex Feliciano, Kevin Stolle, Kyle Vanwerkhoven, Rohen Gersalfi, Conner Ayres, Joe Skaja, Scott Coleman, Sean Christein, Travis Carlton, Cory Alexander, Wayne Howard, Eric Graf, Justin Davis, Aaron Prunty, Adam Soderholm, Steve Mallon, Josh Richardson, Michael Stolz, Seth Buckmaster, Spencer Henry, Kyle Nero, Nate Ott, Jordan Cyrus
Girls
Kate Heckard: NSCAA Academic All-American
All-State: Kate Heckard, Carter Tata, Isabel Shocket, Ariana Speigel, Morgan Dyson
(All-State Selections for public schools will be updated when they are released)
All-Region: Lizzy Callahan (Region Player of the Year), Allie Boubouheropoulos, Gabby Carragino, Amanda Holmes, Kelsey Boyd, Leslie Coates, Gayle Summerlin, Kayla White, Megan Cozens, Tara Kerns, Samantha Carmack, Allyn Potts, Christina Verhulst, Katelyn Christein, Sara Abrahams, Brianna Jasenek
District Player of the Year: Lizzy Callahan, Sara Abrahams
All-District/Conference: Amanda Holmes, Megan Cozens, Tara Kerns, Allyn Potts, Sydney Omweg, Uma Balakumar, Katelyn Christein, Natalie Robles, Julie Trumbolt, McKenna Martin, Brianne Roth, Katie Hopkins, Brianna Jasenek, Christina Verhulst, Annie Brooks, Robyn Brown, Allie Boubouheropoulos, Kayla White, Gabby Carragino, Kelsey Boyd, Samantha Carmack, Gayle Summerlin, Becky Gold, Natalie Massey, Beth McCabe, Caitlyn Bishop, Whitney Miles, Ally Brown, Caitlin Smith, Leslie Coates, Kelsey Bergen, Chloe Rento, Morgan Speight, Morgan Dyson, Kate Heckard, Isabel Shocket, Anna Cronin, Carter Tata, Ariana Speigel
The Rush philosophy is centered on “Player Development”. But what is the measure of development, and how does it show? Player development is providing players with the tools necessary to reach higher levels of play beyond their youth club and into National and Collegiate programs. Player development is also providing a club environment where the standard of play demands a consistent level of performance. This level of performance allows players to shine as stars amongst their peers when they return to their local High School team.
This spring, the US Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) has truly lived up to its Development title for the Rush. Trey Saunders was pulled straight into National Team Camp. Kharlton Belmar, Alex Vaughan, Travis Brent, Hector Arellano, Jordan Grumney, Jordan Cyrus, and Paul Dillon were called into a Regional USSDA camp. In the High School ranks, the Rush USSDA produced 4 High School District “Players of the Year” in Paul Dillon, Jordan Grumney, Pat Thomson, and Rory Mills (Goalkeeper of the Year). Jordan Cyrus was named the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) State “Player of the Year”. 10 of 15 players named to the First Team All-Beach District came from the two Rush USSDA teams. 25 players out of the Rush USDAA earned High School awards.
Virginia Rush players dominated this year’s local High School awards:
Boys
Jordan Cyrus: NSCAA All-American; ESPN Rise Up All-American; VISAA State Player of the Year
All-State: Jordan Grumney, Alex Gylfason, Hector Arellano, Will Martin, Rory Mills, Spencer Henry, Kyle Nero, Nate Ott, Jordan Cyrus, Sean Christein
All-Region: Jordan Grumney (Region Player of the Year), Alex Gylfason, Hector Arellano, Will Martin, Rory Mills, Adam Soderholm, Earl Floyd, Pat Thompson, Taylor Brittan, Clay Newton, Mike McCann, Paul Dillon, Scott Coleman, Joe Skaja, Sean Christein, Connor Ayers,
District Players of the Year: Paul Dillon, Jordan Grumney, Pat Thompson, Rory Mills (GK)
All-District/Conference: Richard Diaz, Payton Lambert, Brant Hawkins, Will Cason, Earl Floyd, Jarrett Wallbanks, Alex Vaughan, Kharlton Belmar, Alex Gylfason, Hector Arellano, Clay Newton, Taylor Brittan, Will Martin, Mike McCann, RJ Good, Kyle Anderson, Trey Saunders, Alex Feliciano, Kevin Stolle, Kyle Vanwerkhoven, Rohen Gersalfi, Conner Ayres, Joe Skaja, Scott Coleman, Sean Christein, Travis Carlton, Cory Alexander, Wayne Howard, Eric Graf, Justin Davis, Aaron Prunty, Adam Soderholm, Steve Mallon, Josh Richardson, Michael Stolz, Seth Buckmaster, Spencer Henry, Kyle Nero, Nate Ott, Jordan Cyrus
Girls
Kate Heckard: NSCAA Academic All-American
All-State: Kate Heckard, Carter Tata, Isabel Shocket, Ariana Speigel, Morgan Dyson
(All-State Selections for public schools will be updated when they are released)
All-Region: Lizzy Callahan (Region Player of the Year), Allie Boubouheropoulos, Gabby Carragino, Amanda Holmes, Kelsey Boyd, Leslie Coates, Gayle Summerlin, Kayla White, Megan Cozens, Tara Kerns, Samantha Carmack, Allyn Potts, Christina Verhulst, Katelyn Christein, Sara Abrahams, Brianna Jasenek
District Player of the Year: Lizzy Callahan, Sara Abrahams
All-District/Conference: Amanda Holmes, Megan Cozens, Tara Kerns, Allyn Potts, Sydney Omweg, Uma Balakumar, Katelyn Christein, Natalie Robles, Julie Trumbolt, McKenna Martin, Brianne Roth, Katie Hopkins, Brianna Jasenek, Christina Verhulst, Annie Brooks, Robyn Brown, Allie Boubouheropoulos, Kayla White, Gabby Carragino, Kelsey Boyd, Samantha Carmack, Gayle Summerlin, Becky Gold, Natalie Massey, Beth McCabe, Caitlyn Bishop, Whitney Miles, Ally Brown, Caitlin Smith, Leslie Coates, Kelsey Bergen, Chloe Rento, Morgan Speight, Morgan Dyson, Kate Heckard, Isabel Shocket, Anna Cronin, Carter Tata, Ariana Speigel
Monday, June 15, 2009
U17/18 Development Academy Team Qualifies for Playoffs
A 3-0 victory on Saurturday night against rival South Charlotte SC solidified a playoff birth for the VA Rush U17/18 USSDA team. The Developmental Academy playoffs will begin the weekend of June 26-29, 2009 in Greensboro, NC. Thirty two teams broken into eight groups of four with the eight group winners advancing will meet July 10-17, 2009 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA to determine the 2009 U17/18 US Soccer Development Academy champion.
The win on Saturday placed the VA Rush U17/18 USSDA team into third place in the Atlantic Division with a total of 23 points. The team then turned around, on Sunday, to defeat Birmingham United 5-0 in its final regular season game.
The win on Saturday placed the VA Rush U17/18 USSDA team into third place in the Atlantic Division with a total of 23 points. The team then turned around, on Sunday, to defeat Birmingham United 5-0 in its final regular season game.
Friday, June 12, 2009
VA Rush US Soccer Development Academy Players Selected
The first US Soccer Development Academy, Atlantic division training camp will be held this weekend, June 13 and 14, in Greensboro, NC. This camp, a new addition to the USSDA program, will bring together players identified by the Academy Technical advisors for both training and competition. These camps are designed to help USSDA players accelerate their development in the selection process for Men's National Team participation. Players selected from the VA Rush U15/16 USSDA team: Frank Saunders, Alex Vaughn, Kharlton Belmar, Richard Diaz and Travis Brent. U17/18 USSDA VA Rush selections; Hector Arellano, Jordan Cyrus, Jordan Grumney and Paul Dillon.
Trey Saunders selected for U17 Men's National Team camp.
Trey is one of 11 players selected from the Development Academy Select Teams that played at Development Academy Spring Showcase in Sarasota, Fla. The two teams of 18 players were chosen by the U-17 coaching staff and Academy technical advisors and competed against a split U-17 MNT over two days. He joins fellow Rush player Zachary Foxhoven, of Colorado, in camp to compete for a U17 MNT roster position for the 2009 FIFA U17 World Cup, slated for Nigeria Oct. 24-Nov. 15, 2009.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Cox High School Boys Soccer Team wins States
NEWS: Congrats to Cox High School Boys Soccer team for winning the High School State Championship this past weekend. Well done Trey Saunders, Corey Anderson, Brent Preti, Mark Nankervis, David Ellis, Chris Whiteside and Tommy Whiteside.
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