Missouri 1993 Girls ODP In National Championship This Weekend

Missouri 1993 Girls ODP squad at National Championships

FRISCO, Texas (March 3, 2010) – US Youth Soccer announced the rosters and schedule for the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Championships on March 12 and 14 at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix, Ariz.

State-level US Youth Soccer ODP Boys and Girls teams in the 1993 and 1994 age groups will play semifinal matches on Friday, March 12, beginning at 1 p.m., with championship and consolation matches to be played Sunday, March 14 beginning at 8 a.m. The teams competing have qualified by winning their respective age group at their US Youth Soccer ODP Regional Championships.

National Qualifiers
1993 Girls Teams: Eastern Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia, Colorado
1993 Boys Teams: Pennsylvania West, Minnesota, Georgia, California South
1994 Girls Teams: New Jersey, Michigan, North Texas, California South
1994 Boys Teams: Eastern New York, Iowa, North Carolina, California South

Congratulations to the Missouri 1993 Girls who open play in the ODP National Championships. The team is coached by Randy Hall, who coaches at William Woods. He is assisted by Mark Kaiser and Jon Kiester (Head Coach, Missouri S&T Women’s Soccer) who took the ’92’s to the National Championships two years ago.

Region II – Missouri
GK1 – Caroline Stanley, Kansas City – KCFC Intensity
GK2 – Nina Tzianos, St. Louis – Vardar
3 – Abigail Angevine, Wildwood – JB Marine
4 – Elizabeth Bumb, Kirkwood – St. Louis Scott Gallagher
5 – Maddy Bush, St. Louis – St. Louis Scott Gallagher
6 – Kelsey Fouch, St. Charles – St. Louis Scott Gallagher
7 – Allison Gochenour, Lee’s Summit – KCFC Intensity
8 – Kelsey Goff, Liberty – KCFC Intensity
9 – Shea Groom, Liberty – KCFC Intensity
10 – Maritza Hayes, O’Fallon – St. Louis Scott Gallagher Navy
11 – Molly Huber, Des Peres – St. Louis Scott Gallagher United
12 – Delaney Kiely, Liberty – KCFC Intensity
13 – Charlotte Martin, St. Louis – St. Louis Scott Gallagher
14 – Allie Stephenson, Lee’s Summit – KC Select
15 – Andrea Strebler, St. Louis – JB Marine
16 – Taylor Sutton, Ballwin – Tony Glavin SC
17 – Jenna Turner, Kansas City – KC Select
18 – Jordan Woolums, Chesterfield – St. Louis Scott Gallagher

2010 US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Schedule*
Friday, March 12, 2010
Semifinal Matches
Time Age Group Home Visitor Field
1 p.m. 1993 Girls Missouri vs. Eastern Pennsylvania 13
1 p.m. 1993 Boys Minnesota vs. Georgia 14
3 p.m. 1993 Girls Georgia vs. Colorado 13
3 p.m. 1993 Boys California South vs. Pennsylvania West 14
5:30 p.m. 1994 Girls New Jersey vs. Michigan 13
5:30 p.m. 1994 Boys Iowa vs. California South 14
8 p.m. 1994 Girls North Texas vs. California South 13
8 p.m. 1994 Boys North Carolina vs. Eastern New York 14

Sunday, March 14, 2010
Championship/Consolation Matches
8 a.m. 1993 Boys Fields 13 & 14
9 a.m. 1994 Boys Fields 15 & 16
10 a.m. 1993 Girls Fields 13 & 14
11 a.m. 1994 Girls Fields 15 & 16
* Subject to change, please check USYouthSoccer.org for the most current schedule

Eagerly seeking the top youth talent in the country, collegiate coaches will observe the players at the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships. The participants represent the future of American soccer at the collegiate and international levels.

The players must try out to qualify for the program’s high-level training through a series of trials with licensed coaches at their local, State Association and then Regional levels. Those selected are exposed to some of the nation’s best coaches, trainers and facilities.

US Youth Soccer ODP is the original Olympic development program and the only elite player development program that can claim members of Major League Soccer and Women’s Professional Soccer as well as a majority of current and past national and youth team members, as alumni. And, with programs in all 55 State Associations as well as regional and national championships and participation in international tournaments, US Youth Soccer ODP continues to lead the way.

For more information regarding US Youth Soccer ODP and the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships, including schedules, visit USYouthSoccer.org.

St. Louis and Kansas City Fans To Face Off In “Supporters Showdown”

ST. LOUIS, MO (March 4, 2010) – AC St. Louis, playing in the USSF Division 2 Pro League, announced that it will be playing the Kansas City Wizards from Major League Soccer in two exhibition matches. The cross state clubs will meet on Saturday March 20 at 2:00 p.m. in Kansas City at the Wizard’s Swope Park training facility, and again on Saturday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. for the return match at The Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park.

“This is a perfect way for us to introduce our new team to the fans here in St. Louis,” said player/assistant coach Steve Ralston. “For us it will be a good test against an established MLS team in Kansas City. Plus it will be nice to build up a little rivalry with the Wizards by playing this home and away series each year.”

The Kansas City Wizards are an original member of Major League Soccer. Founded in 1996, the Wizards will begin their 15th season of play this spring. The Wizards have begun construction on a new state-of-the-art stadium, which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2011. AC St. Louis was established in November of 2009, and will begin its first season of play in the newly formed USSF Division 2 Pro League.

“Part of our game plan is to always bring the best soccer we can to St. Louis,” said AC St. Louis Chairman Jeff Cooper. “Playing our first ever game against Kansas City is really special, and I want to thank the entire Wizards organization for coming together with us and creating this home and away series. I think fans in both cities will be quite happy to see these games, and both clubs are excited that St. Louis and Kansas City can finally meet.”

The “Supporters Showdown” will be played on Saturday, March 20th at the Wizards’ Swope Park training facility, with the Wizards and A.C. St. Louis playing first at 2 p.m., and the supporters’ teams playing each other on an adjacent field immediately afterward. The winner of the competition will be determined by combining the scores of the two games, with a trophy awarded to the captain of the winning teams’ supporters.

For supporters who are interested in playing in the March 20 “Supporters Showdown” and are already a member of an AC St. Louis supporter’s group such as; Day Pints, The United Knights, Eads Brigade, and St. Louis FC United, please contact AC St. Louis at 1-888-STL-GOAL.

AC St. Louis and Saint Louis Athletica season ticket holders will receive a free ticket to the April 3 match. To purchase season tickets call 1-888-STL-GOAL. Non-season ticket holders can purchase tickets now for $10 by calling 1-888-STL-GOAL.

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Nixa Soccer Club Looking For U10 and U13 Boys Players

We have openings and are seeking strong U10 and U13 boys for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2010 competitive soccer season.

If you are interested, please contact Toby Powley with the Nixa Soccer Club at 830-4515.

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Marshfield MO Youth Soccer Registration For Spring 2010

The 2010 Spring Youth Soccer Registration will be held Tuesday (March 9) from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Marshfield City Hall (798 S. Marshall St.). If you would like a registration form to speed up the registration process, please respond to this e-mail with a request noting this.

If you are interested in registering, please read the entire contents of this posting – it may answer the questions you may have. If you need more information, a contact number is located at the bottom. You may also e-mail dbamarsh@marshfieldmo.gov.

If you cannot attend Tuesday’s registration, we will accept registrations from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, starting on Wednesday. However, we strongly encourage you to attend on Tuesday – this will help us in faster preparation of teams. Our late fee will start on Wednesday, March 17.

Please note that this is a RECREATIONAL league – no experience necessary!

COSTS & REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: Cost is $30.00 per child ($35.00 if you live outside the city limits); unfortunately, we do not offer multi-child discounts. A team shirt is included with your registration. The only other items your child will need to participate are shin guards (available locally at The Sports Shop and Wal-Mart), a soccer ball, and a good pair of running shoes (soccer cleats may also be worn). We do NOT require children to have a physical before participating; you do not need to bring your child to the registration, and we do not require a birth certificate.

LEAGUE INFORMATION: Children ages 2-15 (must be born on July 1, 1995 or later) are welcome to participate. We welcome ALL area children.

GAMES & PRACTICES: We will play a six week, seven game season, with play starting on April 10. Games are held on Saturday mornings at Rotary Park (next to City Hall); practices are held one time per team per week (5:30 p.m. or later on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday of Friday; coaches determine practice days and times).

Coaches are always needed! If you decide to coach, your child will be placed on your team.

AGE GROUPS: A child may move up to the next league if he/she is within one year of that age group. Children cannot be moved down to a younger age group. Siblings will be placed on the same team if they play in the same league.

Age groups are as follows:
· League 1: Born July 1, 2004, and later.
· League 2: Born between July 1, 2002, and June 30, 2004.
· League 3: Born between July 1, 1999, and June 30, 2002.
· League 4: Born between July 1, 1995, and June 30, 1999.

If you need additional information, you may e-mail dbamarsh@marshfieldmo.gov, or call 417/468-5111, Ext. 289.

We hope to see you at the fields this spring!
Deana A. Fishel
City of Marshfield

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