A total of 55 players from the American, Mexican and Canadian national team player pools were split between eight National Women’s Soccer League teams. Personal preferences were taken into consideration, and an effort was made to spread the talent and positions out as much as possible. Not unlike the 21 players who were on the […]
Archives for February 2013
Nowhere To Go But Up, In CONCACAF
One game into the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for a berth in World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Jurgen Klinsmann and his U.S. MNT find them- selves at the bottom of the six-team stand- ings. The U.S., which dropped a 2-1 decision on the road in Honduras to open the Hex- agonal, was the only […]
Recruiting Release Links Found On www.southernsoccerscene.com
February 6 was the starting of the NCAA signing period for college soccer (among other sports). Beginning that day, and continuing through the spring, schools will be releasing their list of signed recruits for the fall of 2013. Southern Soccer Scene annually provides a link section to recruiting releases from over 100 collegiate programs on […]
Two Juniors Are 2012 MAC Hermann Trophy Winners
UNC’s Dunn, Maryland’s Mullins Will Return For Senior Seasons Absolutes define personalities. Anson Dorrance has coached some of the greatest women’s soccer players in the sport’s history, so he has a unique perspective when assessing how current University of North Carolina players compare to past greats. It’s safe to say Crystal Dunn has carved a […]
Jacksonville State Hires Macdonald As Head Coach
Former Mississippi State coach Neil Macdonald is the new women’s head soccer coach at Jacksonville State. Macdonald brings a 207-137-19 15-year coaching record to the Gamecocks program. “We had a lot of interest in our women’s soccer head coaching position and we are excited to have Neil Macdonald join our Gamecock family,” said athletics director […]
Cal South Sends Four To ODP Championships
Cal South swept Region IV ODP championships for boys and girls in the 1996 and 1997 age groups to advance teams to the 2013 U.S. Youth Soccer ODP Championships March 1-3 at the FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The ODP state teams competing for the national championship are as follows: 1996 Girls: New Jersey, […]
US Youth Soccer Annual Awards Presented In Indy
US Youth Soccer honored 14 individuals with national awards Friday night, Jan. 18, at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala, held in Indianapolis, IN Hilary Kennedy, host of The US Youth Soccer Show on Fox Soccer, set the stage for the night as the master of ceremonies for the more than 1,000 in attendance. Boys […]
Ramos Poised To Lead U.S. Under-20s To World Cup Berth
CONCACAF U-20 Tab Ramos has been involved in big competitions as a player, and now faces a big challenge as a coach. Ramos leads the U.S. Under-20 Men’s National team into the CONCACAF U-20 Championship In Puebla, Mexico. At stake is a berth in the 2013 FIFA World Cup later this summer in Turkey. The […]
Knighton Glad To Visit Newtown
Saves Three In UMBC Shootout WILMINGTON, NC- While most of the nation was focused on the BCS Championship game, soccer stars from past and present took time to help a community continue its healing process and give it a chance to smile and enjoy life. Former UNC Wilmington standout and current Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Brad […]
Brian Wiese ‘Engineered’ Hoyas’ 2012 Success
They Called Him ‘The Flying Bus’ At Dartmouth Brian Wiese could be building bridges instead of building winning soccer team. “Once I realized I wouldn’t want to drive over any bridge that I designed, I knew that coaching is where I should be,” Wiese said with a chuckle as he talked about his master’s of […]