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Chances & 2nd Chances……. By Ray Alley

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

“In My Opinion……….” After dropping the opening game of the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, and seeing internal personality conflicts reported in the media, no one saw a 12-game winning streak comng for the United States Men’s National Team. There were many who favored bringing the “Klismann Experiment” to an end. Others questioned the players. […]

Filed Under: From The Publisher Tagged With: National

What Do Mia And Aron Have In Common?

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

One was born in Selma. Ala., daughter of a Air Force father, she lived there for only about a year before her father was transferred to a base in Italy. The other was born in Mobile, son of students from Iceland. He lived there for only three years before his parents returned to their homeland. […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: Soccer in Alabama

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] Troy University’s soccer team has created a new initiative #Project19 to help with teammate Kailani Decock’s (Alberta, Canada) battle with cancer. She was diagnosed in June with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and has begun treatment. If interested in helping, you may follow #Project19 on Troy’s social media by using hashtgag #Project 19 on Twitter, Facebook […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: Soccer in Alabama

They Dared To Dream The Impossible

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

Birmingham-Southern Men’s Soccer Coach Preston Goldfarb made history this summer, not just for the college or even the state, but for the nation, leading the Maccabi USA Men’s Soccer team to gold at the 19th World Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem, Israel. Goldfarb coached the Maccabi USA Open Men’s Soccer Team at this year’s games, held […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: National

A Double Dose Of Soccer Analytics

August 23, 2013 by Donald Kirkendall

Sports Medicine Corner Southern Soccer Scene publisher Ray Alley gives me about 1000 words each month to present sport science topics. If I expand my definition of sport science research beyond physiology and medicine to ‘the match’, a whole new world opens up, including that popularized by the book and movie Moneyball: the field of […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: Sports Medicine

Gators Picked #2 Behind Texas A&M

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

Five Seniors Lost To NWSL Discipline. Loyalty. Commitment. Those are just three of the core values Becky Burleigh has instilled in the University of Florida women’s soccer program. Winning and championships have been the by-product, with more than 300 victories in 18 seasons at the school. Despite losing seven players, including five who went on […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: Soccer in Florida

UCF, Louisville Locked At Top Of AAC Preseason

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

The University of Central Florida and Louisville shared the top spot in the inaugural American Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll, each with 85 points. The Cardinals did receive one more first-place vote than UCF, 5-4[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’]. The Knights picked up two of the three preseason individual honors as senior Marissa Diggs was named preseason Defensive […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: Soccer in Florida

Knights Not Skipping A Beat In Preseason As Roberts Sahaydak Era Begins With A Win

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

Yes, it was just a preseason game, but still it was a good win for the University of Central Florida Knights. It was also a good debut for new head coach Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak. But she’s been around long enough to know it is more important to win the last game of the season than […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: Soccer in Florida

Rijkaard Joins Academy

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] Florida’s Montverde Academy has named former Dutch star and Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard as official ambassador and advisor of player development for its Soccer Institute. The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy, will provide full-time soccer training at the boarding school. The Monteverde soccer team will play club teams, national teams and colleges and […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: National

Referee Free Kick Mechanics

August 23, 2013 by Ray Alley

Generally, restarting play will not be challenging on free kicks when the ball is far from the goal. However, you will find certain forwards and midfielders deliberately walk by the ball after a foul is called against their team. They are trying to delay the other team restarting play. Do not let them do this—verbally […]

Filed Under: Issue-35-08 Tagged With: National

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