U-15 Sunrise Elite Returning To National League Finals. With a 1-0 victory over Concorde Fire Elite (GA) on the last day of competition, the U-15 Sunrise Elite 97-98 boys became only the third boys team in six seasons of National League play to complete a perfect 7-0-0 record. Donald Emerson scored the only goal of […]
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Welcome To IndianaAnd The NSCAA Convention
Welcome To Indiana And The NSCAA Convention. Welcome to Indianapolis and the 2013 NSCAA Convention. It seems like it was only last year we were here. Actually, it was 2007. The convention returns to Indiana this year after being held a year ago in Kansas City. This convention marks the third time the convention has […]
The 2012 NSCAA/Mondo Regional Coaches Of The Year
The 2012 NSCAA/Mondo Regional Coaches Of The Year. One hundred and thirty-six college, high school and youth soccer coaches from all levels of play have been named NSCAA/Mondo Regional Coach of the Year. The regional coaches were selected by vote of NSCAA coaches from around the United States. Each coach is eligible for the NSCAA/Mondo […]
Rams Teams Nationally Ranked
Rams Teams Nationally Ranked. The University of Mobile men’s team (17-5-2) was ranked #2 in the final 2012 NAIA National poll behind champion Belhaven University. Auburn Montgomery (18-4-3) was ranked #5. Mobile was also ranked in the final NAIA women’s national poll at #8 with a 15-4-2 record.
NAIA Women
NAIA Women. NAIA Women First Team GK: Matilda Ojaniemi, Jr., Northwood University (Fla.). Backs: Amy Cochran*, Sr., Lee University; Caroline Scales, Sr., Lee University; Jenna Peterson, Sr., Concordia University (Ore.); Renee Hurd, Jr., Lindsey Wilson College. MF: Aolani Rueff, Sr, Westmont College; Hannah Kimsey, Jr., Concordia University (Ore.); Leah Fortune*, Jr., Lee University; Mia Persson**, […]
Sepp Blatter Criticizes MLS In Al Jazeera TV Interview
Sepp Blatter Criticizes MLS In Al Jazeera TV Interview. FIFA is the world organizer of soccer, but it is also one that has had its share of politics. FIFA President Sepp Blatter understands politics, so one wonders why he said what he said about professional soccer in the United States, and why did he say […]
It Started With The Final Question
Is College Soccer Still Relevant In The Growth Of The Game?
Terps Sasho Cirovski
By Adam Minichino
HOOVER, Ala. — It was a throwaway question at the end of a press conference.
University of Maryland men’s soccer coach Sasho Cirovski didn’t take it that way. He took the question about the possible waning relevancy of his sport at the college level as a challenge and responded in support.
“It’s embarrassing for anyone to think that the college game is not relevant,” Cirovski said. “I take it personally when someone says to me that college is not relevant. It is the glue that has kept soccer going in this country.
Youth Soccer Briefs From Across The USA
Youth Soccer Briefs From Across The USA. Volunteer Of Year Four regional Volunteer of the Year winners are candidates for the US Youth Soccer National Volunteer of the Year awards. Delaware Soccer’s Melody McNulty of Newark, Del., is the Region I winner, while Minnesota Soccer’s Abdirizak Said (St. Paul, Minn.) is the Region II winner. […]
Ask Those Red Apron Guys
Ask Those Red Apron Guys. If you wander through the Registration area of the NSCAA Convention hall and have lost your way, need directions or a friendly conversation, ask one of those guys wearing a red apron. They are the ambassadors of the NSCAA, coaches just like you are. They didn’t get their red apron […]
Here’s What Garber Said…
Here’s What Garber Said…. When MLS Commissioner Don Garber spoke with Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl after learning of Sepp Blatter’s criticism of Major League Soccer, he said he was “a bit surprised.” He went on to say, “I know he’s aware of the progress being made. I look forward to inviting the (FIFA) president to […]