Two Points Well Taken. There were two areas in the critical commentary FIFA President Sepp Blatter made on Al Jazeera TV that have some value. He was critical of the low television ratings for professional soccer in the U.S., and he once again expessed the belief that the top players will not come to play […]
Archives for January 2013
Hall of Famer Dies At 84
Hall of Famer Dies At 84. Philadelphia native Benny McLaughlin, who was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1977, passed away on Dec. 27 at age 84. He earned 12 caps for the U.S. MNT from 1948-1955 and played on the USA’s Olympic team in 1948. The 1950 World Cup upset of […]
U.S. U-20 MNT Gets Win
U.S. U-20 MNT Gets Win. The United States Under-20 Men’s Team closed out 2012 with a 4-0 victory against Venzuela in a closed-door match at FIU Soccer Complex in Miami, FL. Four diferent players scored for the U.S. as Jose Villarreal, Luis Gil, Mario Rodriguez and Daniel Metzger all scored their last goal of the […]
Broadbent, Dikranian SelectedFor NSCAA HOF Induction
Broadbent, Dikranian Selected For NSCAA HOF Induction. The NSCAA will acknowledge the many years of service to soccer and achievements as coaches to Ronald Broadbent and Armand “Bob” Dikranian with their nduction into the NSCAA Hall of Fame at the 2013 convention. The induction wil take place during the NSCAA Awards Banquet on Friday, evening, […]
Southern Soccer Scene Also Welcomes You To Indianapolis
Southern Soccer Scene Also Welcomes You To Indianapolis. Southern Soccer Scene is pleased to be a part of the 71st convention of the NSCAA. We hope you enjoy our 18th Annual NSCAA section, along with the January issue of our publication. In 2013, Southern Soccer Scene, one of the oldest soccer publications in the United […]
MLS, NWSL Hold Drafts At NACAA
MLS, NWSL Hold Drafts At NACAA. The 2013 MLS SuperDraft is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Jan. 17, in conjunction with the NSCAA convention in Indianapolis, IN. This marks the 11th consecutive year the draft has been held at the convention. Barring trades, Toronto FC will have the first pick in the draft, followed […]
NSCAA Convention Marks Transition In Leadership
Last Official Duties For President Ralph Polson The week of the NSCAA convention in Indianapolis will be a busy one for Ralph Polson, who is the men’s soccer coach at Wofford College (SC). It will be the final week of his year as president of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The convention is […]
Foudy To Receive Honorary A-A Award
Foudy To Receive Honorary A-A Award. The NSCAA will present an Honorary All-America award to Julie Foudy during the 2013 NSCAA convention. Foudy, former U.S. Women’s National Team captain, Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion, will be presented the award for her many contribtions on behalf of the sport. Foudy was a member of […]
Lennox To Receive Chyzowych Award
Lennox To Receive Chyzowych Award. The Walt Chyzowych Memorial Fund Award Ceremony and Reception, Saturday, Jan. 19, in the JW Marriott White River Ballroom will honor Jim Lennox, former men’s head coach at Hartwick College (NY). Lennox, who also coached at Mitchell Junior College, was a feaured clinician at a number of NSCAA conventions in […]
2012 NSCAA/Continental Tire All-America Collegiate Teams
2012 NSCAA/Continental Tire All-America Collegiate Teams. Eight players are earning their second NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Men’s Division I All-America honors. They include Connecticut’s Andre Blake and Carlos Alvarez, Akron’s Scott Caldwell, Coastal Carolina’s Ashton Bennett, Furman’s Walker Zimmerman, Sacred Heart’s Marcello Castro, New Mexico’s Kyle Venter, and Maryland’s John Stertzer . Additionally, this year’s First […]