Plenty of news to get caught up on from both sides of the state but I’m going North East first, to Quincy where the following update came out last week. From the Quincy Soccer Classic website:
An agreement was recently reached for the Quincy Soccer Classic and St. Louis Soccer United to partner for the 2008 event and beyond. Thus, the Quincy Soccer Classic will take place in Collinsville, IL. in 2008 at the Metro United Soccer Complex and SIU-Edwardsville. In future years, it is the intention to use the new complex once construction is completed. The event will start on October 2, 2008 with 2 games at SIU-Edwardsville. The showcase games will also be at SIU-Edwardsville and will feature 4 elite teams. Local powerhouse Chaminade College Prep will play against Davis High of Davis, CA and against Providence Day School of Charlotte, NC. Here is a list of participants. There are 13 different states represented and still one more team needed to fill out the field.
The Glendale Falcons participated in last years tournament, winning their division, and appear to be included on the list for the event this October as well.
St Louis Soccer United has been making some significant investments, while continuing their quest for a Major League Soccer team. Tied to their move to partner in what has rapidly become a nationally recognized high school soccer tournament is their investment in youth development. From their website:
To further enhance the interest in soccer, St. Louis Soccer United has formed the only true vertical integration youth development model in North America. Based on developmental leagues that are prevalent in European soccer, three of the leading amateur soccer organizations in the St. Louis region – Metro United, Scott Gallagher, and St. Louis Soccer Club – have joined forces to create a single club within the St. Louis youth soccer community designed to enhance the development of players at every level.
I think I need to send my advertising package to our friends in St Louis. What do you think, is Springfield a KC Wizards town or a budding St Louis United fan base?
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