US WNT Defeat Norway, Face Sweden Monday in Algarve Cup

Natasha Kai and Abby Wambach Celebrate

OLHÃO, Portugal (February 26, 2010) – Forward Abby Wambach scored two goals, including the game-winner in stoppage time of the second half, to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a dramatic 2-1 victory against Norway in the second match of Group B at the 2010 Algarve Cup. The USA will now face Sweden on [...]

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2010-02-28

16's won and 15's lost. 3-1-0 against the #3 club in country is a good start. Off to dinner /via @SpringfieldSC #

Register Now – Michler Youth Soccer Coaching Clinic March 6th!

CANCELED Youth Coaches, get ready for the upcoming Spring season with Terry Michler, twice the NSCAA National Coach of the Year. On Saturday, March 6th, Coach Michler will offer a 6 1/2 hour session entitled “Team Building”, the perfect kick start to help you either begin your planning for the season or help answer questions [...]

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2010-02-27

"There are no plans to strike at the moment." — LA Galaxy player rep Chris Klein /via @GrantWahl # Congrats to Katie Pritchard, one of four Lady Panthers Named To All-GLVC Basketball Squads http://bit.ly/9perjc /via @drurypanthers in reply to drurypanthers # Congrats to Katie Pritchard, one of four Lady Panthers Named To All-GLVC Basketball Squads [...]

Shelby Stewart And Ian Kennedy – Springfield SC Players of the Year

Springfield SC Players of the Year

Springfield SC announced their Players of the Year for 2009 at their annual banquet last night. With an attendance of well over 500, the club recognized Ian Kennedy (Kickapoo) and Shelby Stewart (Parkview) as their Players of the Year. Chosen for their performance, team impact and sportsmanship, the two join a select group of players [...]

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2010-02-26

Welcome @SpringfieldSC to Twitter #

Ashley Shannon, Carthage Lady Tigers, Signs With Pratt CC

Carthage Tiger logo

From the Carthage Press, by Cody Dyer, comes the news that Shannon becomes first CHS female soccer player to sign Ashley Shannon knows all about upstart soccer programs. Shannon, an outside midfielder and backup goalie, helped jump-start Carthage High School’s girls soccer program last season. Now, Shannon will help build Pratt (Kan.) Community College’s soccer [...]

Chris Shuler, Real Salt Lake

Chris Shuler, Real Salt Lake

Major League Soccer pre-season continues and I went looking for information on Chris Shuler, who was chosen in the 3rd round in January, 39th overall. While Chris played his prep ball in Chicago and at Creighton in college, he has Springfield ties. His Dad Chris is an active referee at Lake Country Soccer and his [...]

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2010-02-25

“The Rest of the World” vs. South America in St. Louis! Humanitarian soccer match at Jones Dome ~ http://bit.ly/9XhtEf /via @ACStLouis: # Congrats to @missouristbears Handball Team for winning another national championship this past weekend. Way to go BEARS! /via @CoachJonLeamy # El Salvador goal – Corrales scores against the run of play after running [...]

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2010-02-24

Here is some good stuff by @stanchelney (sports lawyer) The Real Reason MLS Won't Accept Free Agency. http://bit.ly/aBAdOP /via @amersocc #

Jack Jewsbury Interview

Jack Jewsbury, April 2008

The Kansas City Wizards began training in Phoenix, Arizona late last month, signaling the start of a five-week preseason camp to prepare the team for the 2010 MLS season. Jack Jewsbury is not with the team however, but rather has begun his recovery from surgery for a tear in his hip. It’s been three months [...]

Southwest Baptist Bearcats Sign Haden & Hemphill from Ozark, Marcotte from Republic

RachelHaden_Mamba

From the SBU website: Rob Podeyn, Southwest Baptist University soccer coach, has signed nine recruits. The recruits include Rachel Haden of Ozark, Paige Hemphill of Ozark, Molly Marcotte of Republic, Brenna Lacillade of Warrensburg, Ashley Creason of Lee’s Summit, Brittney Smith of Overland Park, Kan., Emily Claudell of Overland Park, Kan., Jen French of Lenexa, [...]

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2010-02-22

Wet and getting colder in #STL where I checked out the Lions #PDL tryouts today. Look for a couple of interviews with Tony Glavin and videos #

Martin Clayes Named Men’s Soccer Coach At Westminster (Mo.)

Martin Clayes

News from Central Missouri is that Westminster has a new Coach. Martin Clayes has been hired following two years as an assistant at Truman State where he also earned All-American status as a player. Jonathan Malter, Parkview Vikings and Total Demize SC, will attend Westminster in the Fall. Fulton, Mo. – Martin Clayes has joined [...]

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2010-02-21

Hanging with coaching legend Terry Michler at Locker Room #