February 6 was the starting of the NCAA signing period for college soccer (among other sports). Beginning that day, and continuing through the spring, schools will be releasing their list of signed recruits for the fall of 2013. Southern Soccer Scene annually provides a link section to recruiting releases from over 100 collegiate programs on […]
Issue-35-02
Blazers’ Matte Is Drafted By Columbus Crew
How’s the old saying go about the apple not falling far from the tree. That was sorta what Reed Matte did after a stellar prep career at John Carroll High School when he decided to stay home in Birmingham for his college career. His father, Frank, played at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1983-84, […]
Law 12: Fouls And Misconduct
Law 12 on Fouls and Misconduct is the most important rule in soccer. Referees who have played soccer have an initial advantage in spotting fouls over those refs who never played the game. After all, the official who played knows what a foul feels like and might even know what a cautionable or sending off […]
Upcoming Games & Events
Region III Hosts US Youth Soccer has announced that Edmond, Okla., and Oklahoma Soccer Association will host the 2013 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships as part of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series. The games will take place at the ESC Complex in Edmond, Ok. The event is scheduled for June 20-27. […]
U.S. Women Sweep Scotland
The U.S. Women’s National Team got 2013 off to a good start with a pair of international friendly victories over Scotland. The first was a 4-1 win in Jacksonville, FL, followed by a 3-1 win in Nashville, TN. The games were the first under the direction of new WNT coach Tom Sermanni, who incidentally is […]
Two Juniors Are 2012 MAC Hermann Trophy Winners
UNC’s Dunn, Maryland’s Mullins Will Return For Senior Seasons Absolutes define personalities. Anson Dorrance has coached some of the greatest women’s soccer players in the sport’s history, so he has a unique perspective when assessing how current University of North Carolina players compare to past greats. It’s safe to say Crystal Dunn has carved a […]
Two New U-17 Hires
U.S. Soccer has announced the hiring of B.J. Snow as head coach of the U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team and April Kater as Head Development Coach. Both positions are full-time as U.S. Soccer continues to invest in the continued growth and development of its Youth Women’s National Team program. U.S. Soccer Women’s Technical Director April […]
U17s Draw With Germany
The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team played Germany’s Under-17 WNT to a pair of 1-1 draws during a January training camp in Carson, California. In the opening game the U.S. fell behind early, but came back to tie the match when Tegan McGrady crossed the ball to Ella Stevens who struck a full-volley from nine […]
Expectations High In 2013 For Silverbacks
The Atlanta Silverbacks’ solid finish to the 2012 USL Pro season has given the offseason a feeling of anticipation and expectation for what 2013 might bring. Over the last nine games of the 2013 regular season, no other team in the league was better than the Silverbacks, who had only one loss in those nine […]
Four New Members Inducted Into HOF
The Virginia/DC Soccer Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2013 at the annual HOF Dinner in Richmond on Feb. 1. Inducted were former William & Mary All-America and Major League Soccer veteran Steve Jolley in the Player Category, and Jim Ferguson, Steve Goff and Anne Thompson in the Meritorious Category. Ferguson and Thompson are […]