U.S. Soccer has announced the hiring of B.J. Snow as head coach of the U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team and April Kater as Head Development Coach. Both positions are full-time as U.S. Soccer continues to invest in the continued growth and development of its Youth Women’s National Team program. U.S. Soccer Women’s Technical Director April […]
Issues
U17s Draw With Germany
The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team played Germany’s Under-17 WNT to a pair of 1-1 draws during a January training camp in Carson, California. In the opening game the U.S. fell behind early, but came back to tie the match when Tegan McGrady crossed the ball to Ella Stevens who struck a full-volley from nine […]
No Time To Panic……Yet!
“In My Opinion……….” We knew the opening game for the U.S. Men in the final round of regional World Cup qualifying would be difficult. But we didn’t expect a loss! The other two games resulted in draws, including Jamaica’s surprising 0-0 draw against Mexico in Mexico City. With three of their first four Hexagonal games […]
Soccer Shorts
January 2014 Issue Happy New Year! We are happy to be back in Philadelphia and the NSCAA convention as we begin our 36th year of publishing Southern Soccer Scene. We are please to report that 2013 was an outstanding year for our publication as we expanded what we offer our readers with a new dynamic […]
Four New Members Inducted Into HOF
The Virginia/DC Soccer Hall of Fame inducted the class of 2013 at the annual HOF Dinner in Richmond on Feb. 1. Inducted were former William & Mary All-America and Major League Soccer veteran Steve Jolley in the Player Category, and Jim Ferguson, Steve Goff and Anne Thompson in the Meritorious Category. Ferguson and Thompson are […]
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 […]
Here Comes The Calvary……..In 2014
Northern Virginia NASL Pro Team Blow the bugle and sound the charge, Northern Virginia has a new professional soccer team named Virginia Calvary FC. The team will take the field in 2014 as one of three new North American Soccer League franchises, joining teams a year from now based in Indianapolis, IN, and Ottawa, Canada. […]
The Beckham Express Lands In Paris
Think Of All Those Replica Jerseys Being Made! The answer to the question of “where will he go, what will he do?” has been answered. David Beckham next, and perhaps last, professional soccer club will be Paris St. Germain in France. He’s signed a five-year contract, with his salary being donated to a children’s charity […]
Upcoming Games & Events
2013 MLS Cup The 2013 MLS Cup champion- ship game is scheduled for Decem- ber 7 with kickoff set for 4:30 pm ET. The MLS Cup finalist with the best regular season record will host the championship game. The game will be televised live on ESPN. ACC & SEC The 2013 ACC women’s soccer tournament […]
Battery Seeks To Defend USL PRO Title
Hosting 10th Annual Carolina Challenge Cup The Charleston Battery is coming off a championship season, and this is a very important preseason before beginning defense of their USL PRO title. Preseason camp began only seven days ahead of the 10th annual Carolina Challenge Cup, a week-long round robin of preseason games between the Battery and […]