Saturday, January 31, 2015

MSPreps soccer: No. 1 Tupelo edges Clinton

Jackson Clarion LedgerMSPreps soccer: No. 1 Tupelo edges ClintonJackson Clarion Ledger1 in The Clarion-Ledger's soccer poll, will travel to third-ranked Madison Central for the Class 6A north state championship on Tuesday. Taylor, who will sign with Arkansas on Wednesday, scored the Lady Wave's first goal 13 minutes into the first half ...

Friday, January 30, 2015

Decision pending on practice at Siegel Soccer Complex

The Daily News JournalDecision pending on practice at Siegel Soccer ComplexThe Daily News JournalMURFREESBORO – City Parks and Recreation officials are yet to determine whether the fields at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex will be available for local athletic leagues to practice there this spring. The city's yet-to-be-hired turf manager ...

Soccer player in Arizona scores nine goals in game

USA TODAY High School SportsSoccer player in Arizona scores nine goals in gameUSA TODAY High School Sports“Being a soccer player, I thought about his individual stats and I knew that he just broke a record for Chandler High and with a few more he would probably break the record for most goals in one game for Arizona.” So Hunter, who played at Tempe Corona ...

Boys Soccer: No offseason for Mattituck's Hayes brothers

Suffolk TimesBoys Soccer: No offseason for Mattituck's Hayes brothersSuffolk Times“I'm not going to say there was not much competition, but the games that we played we definitely played good, hard-nosed soccer,” Paul said. “Just good all-around team win, which was great. We didn't go down with a whole lot of players, but the players ...

Tickets for U.S. Women's soccer match on sale today

KSDKTickets for U.S. Women's soccer match on sale todayKSDK"We are very excited to bring soccer back to Busch Stadium and to play host to our first women's soccer match," said Bill DeWitt III, president of the Cardinals. "This is a unique opportunity to see the U.S. Women's team in one of the most iconic ...

Wheaton Park District honoring founder of soccer program

Chicago Daily HeraldWheaton Park District honoring founder of soccer programChicago Daily HeraldSoccer aficionado and Czechoslovakian transplant Jerry Fajkus wanted his two sons involved in a sport. He suggested the park district offer indoor soccer and officials there agreed -- but only if he could get at least 60 kids to sign up. "No one even ...

Pyette to coach Rustler girls' soccer

Great Falls TribunePyette to coach Rustler girls' soccerGreat Falls TribuneWillie Pyette will take over the reins of C.M. Russell High girls' soccer program, Great Falls Public Schools athletic director Gary DeGooyer announced last week. Pyette has been an assistant for outgoing coach Rob Zimmerman during the latter's five ...

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Versatile Jamison will play soccer at Lawrence Tech

Port Huron Times HeraldVersatile Jamison will play soccer at Lawrence TechPort Huron Times HeraldBut her best sport is soccer, and she'll continue to focus on the game after accepting a scholarship from Lawrence Tech in Southfield, where she plans to major in engineering. She also considered Michigan Tech. “I love that it has a strong campus and ...

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Fab five: High school boys soccer power rankings

Arizona Daily StarFab five: High school boys soccer power rankingsArizona Daily StarRonaldo Fierro (9), right, a senior defender, on the boys soccer team for Tucson High Magnet School, eyes the ball with Carlos Rincones, of Flowing Wells, in the first half during a game at Flowing Wells High School, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. Photo by ...

Saturday, January 24, 2015

European Soccer Clubs Head to Warmer Climates to Train in Winter

New York TimesEuropean Soccer Clubs Head to Warmer Climates to Train in WinterNew York TimesESTEPONA, Spain — F.C. Basel, the best soccer team in Switzerland, went to work one recent day on a glistening grass field set among chunky dirt mounds, overgrown vegetation and the construction site for what appeared to be a new Burger King.

Friday, January 23, 2015

City to tap new soccer field farmer

Asheville Citizen-TimesCity to tap new soccer field farmerAsheville Citizen-TimesASHEVILLE – More organic vegetables are coming to a soccer field near you. The city is set to lease property near its popular soccer East Asheville complex to an organic farmer who sells to wholesale markets, local grocers, area restaurants and in ...

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Soccer season freezing some out

Monroe News StarSoccer season freezing some outMonroe News StarWhile the sport of soccer continues to make strides year after year in popularity and participation in northeast Louisiana, the sport continues to be plagued by one bitter variable: cold weather. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association plays ...

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Navarre girls soccer coach Simon picks up win No. 101

Pensacola News JournalNavarre girls soccer coach Simon picks up win No. 101Pensacola News JournalMake that two milestones for Navarre girls soccer Rob Simon. Not only was Friday's District 1-4A championship the first in program history, but it was also win No. 101 for the head coach after crossing the 100 mark in Wednesday's semifinal, an 8-2 win ...

Monday, January 19, 2015

Deep family, soccer ties keep Hart's Salvadori serious on the field

Santa Clarita Valley SignalDeep family, soccer ties keep Hart's Salvadori serious on the fieldSanta Clarita Valley SignalIt's not because he's not having fun. It's because soccer has always been more than a game to him. The Hart senior doesn't see it as a way to simply pass time. It's more of a passion, a lifestyle and a way to honor his family. And for those reasons, he ...

Plascencia returns from academy to finish prep soccer career

Ventura County StarPlascencia returns from academy to finish prep soccer careerVentura County StarDAVID YAMAMOTO/SPECIAL TO THE STAR Senior midfielder and fullback Jacob Placencia (center) looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during a drill, Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 during Ventura High school varsity soccer practice, at Ventura High school.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

A short history of soccer shirt sponsors going bust

QuartzA short history of soccer shirt sponsors going bustQuartzThis week, the Swiss central bank's decision to scrap its cap on the value of the franc put a few unfortunate firms out of business—including the currency dealer, Alpari, which is the principal sponsor for Premier League soccer club West Ham United ...

BTN LiveBIG: Penn State soccer team hosting memorial event tomorrow

Big Ten NetworkBTN LiveBIG: Penn State soccer team hosting memorial event tomorrowBig Ten NetworkThe boy, whose greatest wish since he was in Kindergarten was to play goalkeeper for the Nittany Lions, was one of the most well-known fans of the soccer program at the university even as a student in elementary school.

Soccer Nation touches down in Philly

Philly.comSoccer Nation touches down in PhillyPhilly.comThis week, in the same Convention Center space that houses the Philadelphia Flower Show each March, Soccer Nation has taken over. Stroll down one row, the Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club will try to lure your club to its International Showcase.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Volunteers upgrade Granville soccer/lacrosse facility

The Newark AdvocateVolunteers upgrade Granville soccer/lacrosse facilityThe Newark AdvocateGress originally was on the parent committee that decided to turn the former jayvee baseball field into a soccer and lacrosse facility about 10 years ago. The bleachers are the old high school bleachers, and a press box was added in recent years as a ...

Former MLS coach Schellas Hyndman will lead GCU men's soccer program

azcentral.comFormer MLS coach Schellas Hyndman will lead GCU men's soccer programazcentral.comGCU is in its second year transitioning to NCAA Division I in sports, and the school, which also announced plans for a new 3,000-seat soccer stadium that is expected to open before the start of the fall season, wants soccer to resonate in the community ...

Pelé, Donovan in town for national soccer convention

Philadelphia Business Journal (blog)Pelé, Donovan in town for national soccer conventionPhiladelphia Business Journal (blog)An estimated 9,000 coaches administrators, referees, business leaders, players and soccer fans are expected to attend the five-day event. The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau estimates the convention attendees will account for just under 11 ...

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Drake enjoying soccer and sun for credit in Mexico

DesMoinesRegister.comDrake enjoying soccer and sun for credit in MexicoDesMoinesRegister.comIt's OK to be jealous. Drake's men's and women's soccer teams are spending this frigid January in Guadalajara, Mexico, playing and practicing in the sunshine at Monterrey Tec. The trip is part of a travel seminar for the university's January Term ...

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Prep Notebook: Catholic girls soccer eyes strong finish

Pensacola News JournalPrep Notebook: Catholic girls soccer eyes strong finishPensacola News JournalTayler Kukes has been on the Catholic girls soccer team through ups and downs. "I transferred here my sophomore year," said Kukes. That year on the team, it was a group of girls who'd been together a long time, tons of talented players. They all ...

OC soccer takes 4

Opelousas Daily WorldOC soccer takes 4-0 victory over OHSOpelousas Daily WorldFinding the open spaces carved a pathway to the goal for Opelousas Catholic on Monday afternoon. The Vikings discovered enough vulnerability in the Opelousas High defense to capture a 4-0 victory in a game between crosstown rival boys' soccer teams.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Mighty Lions soccer rounding into form

The Daily AdvertiserMighty Lions soccer rounding into formThe Daily AdvertiserIt's Lafayette High soccer, so there's really no such thing as a rebuilding year. With that said, boys coach Josh Vidrine admits that he's been a little more patient than usual with the Mighty Lions as he tries to mold a team that can make another deep ...