The championship game was described as a “tough, hard-fought game”, but it ended with a fight that involved players and parents. It happened at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex at the close of the Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament at a U16 final between Orlando FC/QPR Academy and Pachuca FC Miami. An […]
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FSU’s Brynjarsdottir Leads Iceland In Euros
Game-Winner Beats The Netherlands Iceland had only five shots in the game, but Dagny Brynjarsdottir put one of those in the back of the net. That was all her team needed to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2013 UEFA Women’s Euro Championship for the first time in her country’s history. [show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] The Florida […]
Ocala Stampede Wins Second Straght PDL Title
The Ocala Stampede captured the USL Premier Development League’s Southeast Division championship without even playing a game. The division is comprised of seven Florida-based PDL teams and the Mississippi Brilla. The Stampede took the title, and a berth in postseason play, for the second consecutive season with the help of VSI Tampa Bay FC. Ocala […]
Brown Reappointed
[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] University of South Florida assistant women’s soccer coach Chris Brown has been reappointed as head coach of Guyana’s senior National women’s team through the 2015 FIFA World Cup finals in Canada. Brown has been the head coach since its inception in 2009, and led the team to its first CONCACAF finals appearance in […]
Gator Frosh In Euros
[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] Florida Gators incoming freshman goalkeeper Nora Neset Gjaen was a member of Norway’s WNT 23-player roster for the 2013 European Championships in Sweden. Gjaen enrolled a Florida last January. Norway upset defending champion Germany in group play. [/show_to][hide_from accesslevel=’Subscriber’] Your subscription has expired please Subscribe to Southern Soccer Scene to view full article […]
This USA Gold Cup Team Is Fun To Watch!
Over the years its has seemed like the U.S. Men’s National Team has had problems putting together a series of good performances. There is something different about the squad that Jurgen Klinsmann has brought together for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. It is a mixture of young talented players and a group of experienced veterans. […]
U-18 MNT To Belfast
U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team head coach Javier Perez has named an 18-player roster that is headed to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to compete in the 2013 Milk Cup, July 29-Aug. The USA plays Mexico on July 29, host Northern Ireland on July 31 and Denmark on Aug. 2. The U.S. is a two-time Milk Cup […]
A Record Transfer Fee
[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] Jozy Altidore had the record for the largest transfer fee for an American professional soccer player when Villarreal paid $10 million five years ago when, as a teenager, he left the MLS New York Red Bulls to play in Spain. That amount was exceeded when Altidore recently moved to Sunderland of the English […]
Last Laugh For Brad
A year ago it looked as though U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Brad Guzan was going to be without options if he wanted to continue playing in England[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’]. He was out of contract, and Aston Villa didn’t offer to re-sign him. Then a managerial change at Villa turned things around. The club decided to […]
Landon Donovan’s Audition Becomes A Masterpiece In Gold Cup
There was a time not so long ago when people began to wonder if Landon Donovan’s days were numbered with the United States National Team. Not that he was too old, or not good enough. More about whether he really wanted to be part of it anymore. For one reason or another, he had not […]