Henry Zapata has joined the University of Georgia soccer staff as a volunteer coach and will work primarily with the goalkeepers. Zapata comes to Athens after serving as an assistant women’s soccer coach at the College of Charleston since the spring of 2011…..The Richmond Kickers recently signed former Georgia Perimeter defender Juan Arbelaez. After completing […]
Soccer in Georgia
Georgia NL Teams Headed To Nationals
Four Georgia boys teams completed outstanding National League seasons and have qualified for the US Youth National Championship this July in Overland Park, Kansas. The Under-16 Boys GSA 97 Phoenix Red finished the season first in the National League Red Division, while the U18 Boys Concorde Fire Elite advanced after a first-place finish in the […]
Georgia Soccer
Chris Davidovicz has been named the new head coach of the University of West Georgia women’s soccer program. Davidovicz comes to UWG after two seasons as head coach at Thomas University…..Kennesaw’s Jane Campbell (Concorde Fire South) was one of five goalkeepers called up by new U.S. WNT coach Tom Serminni for training before playing Scotland […]
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 […]
Georgia Dome Host Gold Cup Game
Atlanta is one of 13 cities that will host games in the CONCACF Gold Cup this summer. The Gold Cup will feature 12 teams, including the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and is set for July 7-28 with games played all across the United States. Mexico is the defending champion. Specific games and game dates have […]
The Kelley O’Hara Experiment
Georgia Native ‘Owns’ A Spot In The Back Georgia’s Kelley O’Hara just wanted to get on the field. So when former U.S. WNT head coach Pia Sundhage and her staff proposed a position change for the beginning of 2012, O’Hara said, “sign me up, when do I start?” But the USA needed a left back. […]
Georgia Soccer
Georgia Soccer. After recently completing her Georgia career this fall, soccer goalkeeper Ashley Baker has signed to play with Lincoln Ladies FC of the FA Women’s Super League (FA-WSL) – the highest level of women’s football in England. Baker has also been called in to the England Senior National team’s January training camp fore the […]
Emory Comes Up One Win Short In Final
The End Of An Outstanding Season Emory University’s magical run to the NCAA Division III women’s championship game ended in a shutout. The Eagles could not find a goal in San Antonio, and were blanked by Messiah College, 1-0. All season long, the offensive had come through for Emory, including a 3-1 victory over Messiah […]
Eagles Fly From Last To First For 2012 SoCon Title
Eagles Fly From Last To First For 2012 SoCon Title. How did that song go that the Grateful Dead used to sing? What a long, strange trip it’s been! When Georgia Southern’s women’s team dropped a 2-0 decision to Furman in mid-October, it appeared the Eagles were headed nowhere. But appearances can be deceiving. From […]
Silverbacks Offer New Logo Options
Silverbacks Offer New Logo Options. The Atlanta Silverbacks fans have an opportunity to have their voices heard on the selection of a new team logo. Four new logo designs have been selected and the Silverbacks are currently holding a “pick the logo” contest. Fans can go online at www.atlantasilver backs.com and cast their vote. Earlier […]