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 […]
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Mississippi AGM
Mississippi AGM. The Mississippi Soccer Association’s Annual General Meeting weekend is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11-13. in the Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, MS. The AGM business meeting will be held Sunday, Jan. 13. The Riverwalk Casino and Hotel is the official hotel for the weekend.
Ask Those Red Apron Guys
Ask Those Red Apron Guys. If you wander through the Registration area of the NSCAA Convention hall and have lost your way, need directions or a friendly conversation, ask one of those guys wearing a red apron. They are the ambassadors of the NSCAA, coaches just like you are. They didn’t get their red apron […]
Lynn, West Florida Win D-II Titles
Lynn, West Florida Win D-II Titles. The disappointment of last year’s loss in the NCAA Division II championship game served as motivation for the Fighting Knights of Lynn University. It took a full year to get back to the championship game once again, and this time the Knights didn’t disappoint. Their 3-2 victory over Saginow […]
Rams Teams Nationally Ranked
Rams Teams Nationally Ranked. The University of Mobile men’s team (17-5-2) was ranked #2 in the final 2012 NAIA National poll behind champion Belhaven University. Auburn Montgomery (18-4-3) was ranked #5. Mobile was also ranked in the final NAIA women’s national poll at #8 with a 15-4-2 record.
NCAA Division I Women
NCAA Division I Women. D-I Women First Team GK: Adrianna Franch*, Sr., Oklahoma State. Backs: Alina Garciamendez, Sr., Stanford; Ines Jaurena*, Sr., Florida State; Lindsi Lisonbee Cutshall*, Sr., BYU; Rachel Quon, Sr., Stanford, GK: Daphne Corboz, So., Georgetown; Crystal Dunn**, Jr., North Carolina; Julie Johnston, Jr., Santa Clara; Kristen Mewis*, Sr., Boston College; Christine Nairn*, […]
54 Seniors Invited To 2013 adidas MLS Combine
54 Seniors Invited To 2013 adidas MLS Combine. Major League Soccer invited 54 NCAA Division I seniors to take part in the 2013 adidas MLS Player Combine, January 11-15 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The combine takes place right before the 2013 MLS Superdraft, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17 in Indianapolis, IN, during […]
VYSA Convention
VYSA Convention. The 2013 Virginia Youth Soccer Convention will be held Feb. 1-2 at the Richmond Convention Center. The weekend will include clinics, seminars, meetings, vendors and the Annual General Meeting. The 2013 Virginia/DC Soccer Hall of Fame inductions will also be held that weekend
The 2012 NSCAA/Mondo Regional Coaches Of The Year
The 2012 NSCAA/Mondo Regional Coaches Of The Year. One hundred and thirty-six college, high school and youth soccer coaches from all levels of play have been named NSCAA/Mondo Regional Coach of the Year. The regional coaches were selected by vote of NSCAA coaches from around the United States. Each coach is eligible for the NSCAA/Mondo […]
Chasing Mia Hamm
Chasing Mia Hamm. It took Mia Hamm 17 years and 275 games to score 158 international goals. When she retired, many expected that record to stand forever. Well, it is likely that record wll fall early in 2013. Abby Wambach is closing in. The 32-year old Wambach scored a pair of goals in the USA’s […]