Regional Hexagonal Begins In Febru. The next World Cup seems a long, long time away. It will be played in Brazil in 2014. Things can change by then, but the U.S. hopes to have it’s team in the final field of 32. US Soccer is seeking to play in its seventh con… Subscribe to Southern […]
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U.S. Hosts China
U.S. Hosts China. The U.S. Women’s National Team will conclude the 2012 season with three games against China. First will be a Dec. 8 game at Ford Field in Detroit, followed by a Dec. 12 game at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, TX. The series will come to an end on Dec. 15 at Florida […]
Nationally Ranked
Nationally Ranked. Brentwood’s Lady Bruins earned the #8 national ranking in the final NSCAA Fall Girls High School national poll. Farragutt, which had been ranked as high as #4, fell 14 places to #18 after losing in the semifinals of the state tournament to Brentwood. Subscribe to Southern Soccer Scene to get all the news […]
Silverbacks Fans Vote To Keep Name
Silverbacks Fans Vote To Keep Name. The Atlanta Silverbacks fans have spoken and the club will retain the Silverbacks name for the North American Soccer League franchise. The fans voted in the club’s recent “Decision 2012” campaign. Options were Atlanta Silverbacks, Atlanta Chiefs, Atlanta FC or a write-in suggestion. The Silverbacks name was retained after […]
Lady Flames Are Seeking Fifth Title
Lady Flames Are Seeking Fifth Title. The Lee University Lady Flames are going for their fifth consecutive national championship. Never has there been a larger target on the back of a team as play begins in the 29th annual NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championships on at the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Ala. “We […]
Nike Friendlies
Nike Friendlies. The U. S. Under-17 MNT will play Brazil, Turkey and Portugal in the 10th edition of the Nike International Friendlies, Nov. 28-Dec. 2 at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, FL. The U.S. is the defending champion, having defeated Brazil, 3-1, last year on goals from Rubio Rubin, Tyler Turner and Wesley Wade […]
U.S. U20s Draw Costa Rica, Haiti
U.S. U20s Draw Costa Rica, Haiti. Tab Ramos’ first major international competition as the U.S. Men’s Under-20 National Team coach comes in February at the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Puebla, Mexico. The tounament will run from Feb. 18-March 3, with the top four finishers qualifying for the … Subscribe to Southern Soccer Scene to get […]
Rudisill, Swinehart Selected For USL HOF
Rudisill, Swinehart Selected For USL HOF. Wilmington Hammerheads owner Bill Rudisill will be inducted into the USL Hall of Fame on December 14 at the USL Hall of Fame Banquet at the Hyatt Clearwater Beach in Tampa, FL. He will be inducted in the Builder category. Former Charlotte Eagles star Dustin Swinehart will be inducted […]
D-II Men All-Conference
D-II Men All-Conference. All-Conference Carolinas First Team Forwards: Niko Tifkkonen, Coker; Andrew Settlemire, Erskine; Jorge Mackenna, Limestone. MF: Dante De luca, Barton; Carlos Recinos, Coker; Jack Kimber, Erskine; Thomas McCready, Limestone. Backs: Fernando Bedoya, Coker; Larry Mahon, Limestone; Akeem Prendes, Coker. GK: James Sweeney, Coker All-Conference Carolinas Second Team Forwards: Sam Orritt, Limestone; James Galvani, […]
Jamaica
Jamaica. Semifinals…2nd in Group B behind USA Founded: 1910 (Joined FIFA in 1962). Head Coach: Theodore Whitmore. FIFA Ranking: 50. Highest FIFA Ranking: 27 (1998). Lowest FIFA Ranking: 116 (2008). Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1998). Key Players: Luton Shelton (Karabükspor), Nyron Nosworthy (Watford), JeVaughn Watson (Houston Dynamo) USA All-Time vs. Jamaica: 11-1-8 How […]