VSI Tampa Bay FC has named George Fotopoulos as its 2013 W-League head coach. [show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] Fotopoulos began his coaching career in 1995 as the director of coaching for the Heather Soccer Club and as a member of the Florida ODP staff. He has coached at the collegiate level, taking the lead for the University […]
Archives for April 2013
A Simple Act Of Sportsmanship
[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] Randy Vogt, who writes our monthly referee column, and is the Director of Public Relations for the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association, passed this photo on to us from a girls Under-10 soccer game in Westchester New York. The Edgemont Fire goalkeeper could not tie her unlaced shoe since she was wearing […]
Dreams Come True For ‘Bama’s Frederick
Huntsville Native Playing For Seattle Reign When the U.S. Women’s National Team made its signature statement on July 10, 1989 in California’s Pasadena Rose Bowl, Victoria Frederck was less than three weeks past her 11th birthday. Her’s was the generation of little girls who fell in love with soccer, chose Mia, Kristine and Julie as […]
Cobras Sign Former FSU Star India Trotter
The W-League Carolina Elite Cobras have signed former U.S. Women’s National Team player India Trotter for the 2013 season. Trotter, a NCAA Division I All-America at Florida State University, was a member of the senior national pool from 2006-09, an was an alternate for both the 2007 World Cup and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. [show_disconnected][show_to […]
The Game Mia Played In Goal
[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] North Florida head coach Linda Hamilton was a key defender for the U.S. Women’s National Team during the 1995 World Cup in Sweden. Her teammate Mia Hamm played 275 times for the USA, but a seldom mentioned game was the one in which Mia played in the goal. During the ’95 World Cup […]
Rowdies Open Defense Of NASL Championship
The Tampa Bay Rowdies opened the 2013 season as the defending champions of the North American Soccer Leagtue. [show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] After a season opening 0-0 draw against Carolina RailHawks, the Rowdies picked up their first win of the season on the road, defeating the San Antonio Scorpions, 2-0, and spoiling dedication night for the Scorpions’ […]
Another Title For UWF’s Malvassi
In just over three months time, University of West Florida women’s soccer alum Monica Malavssi has helped lead her teams to two major championships. [show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] While the midfielder helped the Argos win their first women’s Division II national championship last fall, in early March she led her country’s women’s basketball team to a gold […]
City Of Orlando Purchases Land For New Soccer Stadium
The city of Orlando has taken a major step towards building a downtown soccer stadium that would be the home of a future Major League Soccer team. Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer has confirmed in a local radio interview that the city made the purchase for $8.2 million. The land would be the site of a […]
Notes From U.S. MNT
Two key U.S. MNT players have recovered from injuries and are back on the field with their respective professional teams. Goalkeeper Tim Howard was sharp in shutting out Queens Park Rangers in a 2-0 Everton win. He made three saves. Outside right back Steve Cherundolo went the distance for Hannover 96 in a 3-1 loss […]
Ramos Calls U.S. U20 Camp
U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team coach Tab Ramos has called 24 players for a very important April 22-29 training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The team is preparing for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which will be held June 21-July 13 in Turkey. This will be the first camp for […]