The U.S. is the only country to qualify for every FIFA U-17 World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 1985. Wilmer Cabrera’s team will head to Nigeria for the tournament from Oct. 24-Nov. 15, as 24 teams from around the world converge on the west-African country with a hope of lifting the U-17 World Cup trophy.
From the Joplin Globe: Lauren Copple, headed for a fourth season of soccer at Joplin High School, signed a letter of intent with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College of Miami on Tuesday. Copple, primarily a goalie as a freshman, will be operating for the third season as a midfielder/forward this spring for Joplin, Eagle coach Ed Miller said.
NEO coach Lisa Bell, who noted that Copple will be a part of NEO’s second season of soccer, came to Joplin for the ceremony. “I have high hopes for our second season,” Bell said. “We should have nine or 10 players returning. Lauren (Copple) is projected as a midfielder,” Bell said. “But her position really will depend on just how well she fits into the mix. She could be one of our first players off the bench.”
Said Copple (who plans to study nursing): “I believe I can cope with about any position to help the team.” “She really got along with our kids during her visit to our campus,” Bell said.
Said Miller: “Lauren has played a lot of soccer and definitely understands the game. She needs to work on becoming faster and quicker at the next level. The teams will be faster. Everything will become quicker-paced. “I’m confident she can make the adjustment,” Mlller said. “She works very hard.”
Glendale Falcons – 4 Kickapoo Chiefs – 2
A Class 3 District 11 match up, the Falcon’s solidified their #1 ranking in the region with their win over the Chiefs. Lindsey Sprouse (2G/1A), Hannah Garrad (1G), Molly Brewer (1G – PK), Emilee Williams (1A), Emily Cline (1A) scored for the Falcons while Amanda Dominguez (1G) and Abby Anderson (1G -PK) scored for the Chiefs.
Rolla Bulldogs – 2 (PKs) Camdenton Lakers – 1
Class 3 District 10 match up went to PK’s Thursday with Rolla winning the shootout 2-0. The Lakers led 1-0 early in the second half before Rolla tied it up at 1 goal each.
Waynesville Tigers – 1 Lebanon Yellowjackets – 2
Class 3 District 10 match up, the Jackets ensured they kept pace with the Lakers and Jays in their pursuit of the Bulldogs for top seed in the District. The Yellowjackets got goals from Emily Boyer and Hannah Winkel.
Joplin Eagles – 2 Hillcrest Hornets – 1
In this Class 3 District 12 match up, Joplin had several opportunities but had a hard time getting it in the net. Joplin scored first when a shot by Kelsey Sanders was deflected by the goalie and Meghan Matheson was there to put the loose ball in the net before it could be cleared. Joplin was up 1 V 0 at the half. Hillcrest tied it up with a nice shot by Erin (#39). With about 8 minutes left in the game, Sanders accepted a nice pass from Yasmin Ulloa, worked the ball down field past the Hillcrest defenders, went one on one with goalie and placed the ball just inside the net.
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Rogersville Wildcats – 3 Willard Tigers – 0
Michelle Crawford with 1 goal, Najee Donson with 2 goals
Carthage Tigers – 1 Carl Junction Bulldogs – 0
Jessica Diaz scored with the assist coming from Jamileth Henriquez
The Wizards are at home tonight, and they are also featured on ESPN2 this evening in the national broadcast debut from CAB, their temporary home. I’ll be parked in an easy chair enjoying the match while in Ft Worth (nephew’s wedding). Let’s see if the boys learned anything from those final 12 minutes of the game against Chicago.
If you’re looking for something more local in nature, its a beautiful night to head over to Lake Country Soccer, Cooper field #2 and take in everyone’s favorite derby – Kickapoo vs Glendale. It’s #3 at #1 and of course bragging rights between the South side schools.
Logan-Rogersville Wildcats – 4 Central Bulldogs – 1
Central takes an early lead on Molly Waxman’s goal only to see the tandem of Najee Donson and Michelle Crawford come back with a pair of goals each to earn the win.
Marshfield Blue Jays – 5 Mt. View Liberty Eagles – 0
The lady jays bounce back after tough lost to bolivar tuesday night. Sophmore alex cantrell scores two goals, while kiley ryser, ashley honeycutt, and danielle coffman add one goal each
The new District alignment apparently has created some confusion as to the regional polls, thus the lack of recent news. Here’s the first of what I believe to be the Southwest Region Poll.
For the Class 2 and Class 1 teams, you need to talk to your Coaches about their participation in the MO Soccer Coaches organization (which also is responsible for the All-State teams) and taking the time to poll.
News Release
Re: Combining of FC Springfield and SpringHigh Select
We are pleased to announce that, effective June 2009, FC Springfield and SpringHigh Select will combine their soccer clubs to expand youth development teams, and to continue to grow a competitive soccer club for high school aged players.
FC Springfield was established in June of 2008 by Clint and Cliff Nurnberg. The club provides experienced coaching and player-focused growth through organized training sessions and equitable game time for youth development teams.
SpringHigh Select was founded in 2005 by Jeff Rogers, Rick Temple, and Coach Alf Bilbao, to provide training, league, and competitive tournament play to high school boys during the off season of high school soccer.
According to FC Springfield’s Club Director, Cliff Nurnberg, the combining of the clubs will provide the soccer community with a player-focused club that will provide seamless affiliation from youth to high school levels. “SpringHigh Select and FC Springfield have performed as soccer programs run like a business, rather than a business built around a soccer program. The combining of our programs will provide players and families a healthy, economical, and instructive program that is capable of serving kids from their pre-K years through high school graduation.”
The new club will be called FC Springfield, with the high school boys’ teams continuing to play with the SpringHigh Select name and uniforms, adding a FC Springfield logo. The club will continue to utilize Drury soccer players and other experienced area coaches to assist in player training. Plans include the continuation of the boys’ teams from the U7 to U19 age ranges, with Coaches Alf Bilbao and Ryan Swan to continue coaching the high school boys. In addition, the club plans to add at least one high school girls’ team. Some FC Springfield youth development teams are coed in nature, and additional girls’ teams may be established in the future depending on interest.
Marshfield Blue Jays – 0 Bolivar Liberators – 3
A Class 2 District 5 matchup, video tomorrow. below.
The Liberators solidified their hold on a top seed in the District last night by shutting out their closest local opponent. Freshman Sarah Magana got the game-winner in the 1st half and in the second, the Liberators swarmed all over the Jays. The game was close because of the efforts of Morgan Horman in goal who stood in the path of breakaways by Jonna Welch and Jody McFarlen and knocked down crosses and anything else that seemed to come her way.
It would be the 63rd minute before the Liberators broke it down further, with Sarah Magana running onto a ball that Jonna Welch had knocked off the underside of the crossbar. As the keeper looked for it, Sarah pushed the ball across the line with her body. The final goal was scored by Jonna on a header, from Jody McFarlen’s corner kick.
The Jays have one of the strongest teams I can recall, beginning with sophomore Alex Cantrell who roams the field going where needed. Unfortunately, the Bolivar Lady Liberators have reached new heights themselves and could be positioned to go beyond Districts. I know the Liberators have a defense and midfield, led by their captains (see interview below) and #9 at sweeper but these team seems to be all about going forward. Once a ball is won, it seems the entire team sweeps forward in an effort to score.
Waynesville Tigers – 0 Rolla Bulldogs – 4
A Class 3 District 10 match up for the long time rivals,
Joplin McCauley – 3 Greenwood Blue Jays – 4
I’m disappointed to have missed this one, like the game at Marshfield it is a key District match up. Greenwood got the job done once again this year, lining up a Top 2 seed.
Springfield Catholic – 5 Rogersville Wildcats – 0
Ana DeLong returned from injury by scoring three goals in this match, while jr Ronnie Renner played 48 minutes in her first game of the season. All positives for the Irish.
Neosho Wildcats – 1 Nixa Eagles - 2
Carthage Tigers – 3 Branson Pirates – 0
Congratulations to the Tigers who earned their 2nd win of the season, and their first ever shutout win and Central Ozark Conference win while earning a measure of revenge against the Pirates and the game played last Saturday (3-2 to Branson). Coach Chris Rogers has a nice write up on the Carthage website.
Willard Tigers – 0 Ozark Tigers – 7
Sorry, the earlier score was a typo on my part The Ozark Tiger website has a write up.
Lebanon Yellowjackets – 9 Hillcrest Hornets – 0
The Yellowjackets have a break out night against their Ozark Conference foes
Camdenton Lakers – 4 West Plains Zizzers – 0
Camdenton’s game winner came on a corner kick by Stephanie Kirvan who tried to play a ball near post that went off the keeper’s hands and in the net. Rachel LaRue scored a goal early in the second hafl before Kirvan added another goal 3 minutes later. Kayla Utley scored the final goal late in the match. Sandra Shore and Jessica Colliver split time in the goal for the Lady Lakers.
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The senior co-captains share some thoughts on Class 2 District 5 and their season goals.
Is there a job you’d love to do but the business can’t afford to hire you? Are you between the ages of 16-24? Well, Missouri has a program that may meet both needs. Click on the image to be taken to the Next Generation Jobs Team website, where you can apply to have all wages paid for the internship by the State of Missouri.
Student? Identify the employer you are interested in and show them some initiative by taking a job description and this program to them.
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Missouri State has announced the addition of two transfers for the men’s soccer team for the 2009 season. Both student-athletes are enrolled in classes for the spring semester.
Paul Paradise (6-0’, Jr., Forward, Pittsburgh, Pa.) joins the Bears after playing two seasons for West Virginia University. In his two seasons with Mountaineers, he started and lettered as a forward, finishing his two seasons with a 19-14-8 combined record. He attended Plum High in Pittsburgh. where he was a four-year starter and letterman for the Mustangs as a forward and midfielder.
Trent Reid (5-10, Jr., Forward, Martinsburg, W.Va.) comes to MSU after spending two seasons at Old Dominion University. After redshirting his first season, he made six appearances and 134 minutes including one start. Reid attended Martinsburg High where he was a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs at midfielder. Reid had an impressive prep career in which he led the Bulldogs to their first appearance in the state final-four while recording 105 goals and 79 assists. He was first team all-state on both the West Virginia high school coaches and sports writers teams in consecutive seasons
The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team defeated Canada 4-2 on Thursday evening to earn a place in the semifinals of the CONCACAF U-17 Championship and one of the region’s four berths to the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The Ozark Tiger website 
