Monthly Archives: April 2011

Ozark Conference Soccer

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Lebanon Yellowjackets – 2
Rolla Bulldog – 3
The Bulldogs opened the scoring this evening on Taylor Banholzer’s goal but the Yellowjackets fought back, getting goals from Abby Zimmerman and Tori Wood to take the lead into halftime. It was Rolla who came out hard to start the 2nd half, in face of approaching weather, getting a pair of opportunistic goals to take the lead into the lightning delays that began with 14 min remaining. Taylor Banholzer, playing up top rather than her traditional defensive position, slipped a ball just beyond the keepers reach as a cross from the left side was knocked down by a Lebanon defender into Banholzer’s path. Ellen Spooner got the potential game-winner when she slipped in-between a pair of defenders as they waited for the other to play the ball.

14 min remain, lightning delay at 8:08 pm, finally called. JV result = Lebanon 1, Rolla 2

Hillcrest Hornets host Glendale Falcons – rescheduled to May 2nd

Joplin Eagles host Waynesville Tigers – rescheduled to April 27th

West Plains Zizzers - 0
Kickapoo Chiefs – 1
Senior Katie Lynn buried a 17th minute PK for the game winner. Zizzer keeper Sammi Phegley set the Zizzer’s career save record during the match.

Camdenton Lakers – 3
Parkview Vikings – 2
The Laker’s took an early lead on Ashleigh Paschel’s 3rd minute goal, a blast that went through the keepers hands. Freshman Emma Chilton tied the game for Parkview when she dribbled around the keeper after picking up a loose ball, scoring from inside the box. After halftime, Whitney Snow buried her 50th minute shot and Meagan D’Arcy scored in the 60th from Pachel’s corner kick. Holly Messick scored on a breakaway but the Vikings were unable to muster a tying goal.
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U17 MNT Face Mexico

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US Soccer logoCHICAGO (April 21, 2011) – The U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team are in Queretaro, Mexico, from April 22-May 2 for an international training camp that will include two friendlies against the Mexican U-17 Men’s National Team on April 27 and May 1. U.S. head coach Wilmer Cabrera leads a 24-player roster to Queretaro, one of seven venues for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

There are 17 players who were part of the U.S. team that won the CONCACAF U-17 Championship in February, including Alejandro Guido, Mario Rodriguez and Marc Pelosi, who each scored in the all-important quarterfinal victory against El Salvador that sealed the American’s place in the upcoming World Cup. Kellyn Acosta, who was also part of that championship run, is the lone player on the roster born in 1995, as a group of players born in 1995 is currently in Montaigu, France. Forward Jack McBean, a Home Grown player signee for the Los Angeles Galaxy, is the lone professional player on the roster and assisted on all three U.S. goals in the championship game against Canada.

This will be one of the final international trips for the young U.S. team before the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is set for June 18-July 10 in Mexico. The Americans will learn their World Cup schedule and opponents at the Official Draw, which is slated for Tuesday, May 17, in Mexico City.

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Champions League Semifinals Tuesday – Wednesday

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manuel neuer, schalke by Getty Images

manuel neuer, schalke by Getty Images

It’s down to four teams and we begin the first leg of the semifinals on Tuesday with Schalke (Germany) hosting Manchester United while Real plays Barcelona for the 3rd time in what, a week?

TUESDAY, April 26 – FOX SOCCER CHANNEL
1:30 pm SCHALKE-MANCHESTER UNITED (live)

Here are Five reasons why Schalke may shock Manchester United as United faces a team that has scored 21 times in the Champions League, to their dozen.

WEDNESDAY, April 27 – FX
1:30 pm REAL MADRID-BARCELONA (live)

Goal.com looks at what might happen when the talk ends and play begins. And when evaluating a team, I always start with the central midfielders. Sid Lowe does the same in Duel of the X-men at heart of Real Madrid passion play with Barcelona.

FOX SOCCER CHANNEL will broadcast the REAL MADRID-BARCELONA game on a delayed basis at 4 pm.

The 2nd leg of the Semi-finals will be played next week, May 3-4 with the Final on Saturday May 28th.

Central Ozark Conference Soccer Standings

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2011 Women’s Central Ozarks Conference Soccer Large School Standings

Team (COC/Overall record) – COC Goals/COC GA
1. Nixa (3-0/12-2) – 23/0
1. Carthage (3-0/6-8) – 8/3
3. Ozark (2-0/7-5) – 11/2
4. Willard (1-2/5-6-1) – 8/6
5. Republic (0-2/3-9) – 2/11
5. Neosho (0-2/0-10-1) – 1/12
7. Branson (0-3/0-10) – 0/19
as of April 25th

The results to date point to two primary contenders – Nixa and Ozark – who will meet on Thursday May 5th to likely determine the COC Large School title this year. Last year’s game went to PK’s, won 2-1 by Ozark. Carthage needs to win on Tuesday (or whenever the game get’s scheduled if the rain continues) to be part of the conversation.

April 5th
Nixa 3 Willard 0
Carthage 3 Branson 0
Republic 0 Ozark 8

April 12th
Ozark 3 Willard 2
Branson 0 Nixa 10
Carthage 2 Neosho 1 2ot

April 19th
Republic 2 Carthage 3 pks
Willard 6 Branson 0
Neosho 0 Nixa 10

April 26th
Nixa @ Carthage
Branson @ Ozark
Neosho @ Republic

May 3rd
Ozark @ Neosho
Nixa @ Republic
Willard @ Carthage

May 5th
Ozark @ Nixa
Republic @ Willard
Neosho @ Branson

May 9th
Branson @ Republic

May 10th
Carthage @ Ozark
Willard @ Neosho

Barcelona Signs First American – 10 y.o. Academy Player

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Ben Lederman, FC Barcelona Penya Los Angeles

Ben Lederman, FC Barcelona Penya Los Angeles (by Paul Walker)

OK Mom and Dad, two questions for you – would you quit your jobs and move to Barcelona for an opportunity like this? and more importantly, what was it that made Ben stand out?

Is your Club preparing your child for a future in soccer or are they focused on winning now? What measurement are YOU using to track progress?

From the Barcaloco.com website

On Friday April 14 history was made when one of our own, Ben Lederman, was offered a contract with FC Barcelona’s Academy to join their Alevin C team. Ben becomes the first ever American player to be signed by the clubs legendary academy.

Ben was part of our FC Barcelona Penya Los Angeles club that traveled to Barcelona last spring. The trip was covered by Barcaloco as the team of 10 year olds played against FC Barcelona’s Academy and defeated them in impressive fashion with Ben leading the charge and sparking the interest of the Barcelona Academy coaches.

Monday Games

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Post your cancellations and any changes here in the comments

4:30 pm at Carl Junction – CANCELLED
Carl Junction Bulldogs -
Joplin Eagles –

5:00 pm at Marshfield – CANCELLED
Marshfield Blue Jays -
McAuley Warriors –

5:00 pm at Catholic – CANCELLED
Catholic Fightin’ Irish -
Greenwood Blue Jays -

5:00 pm at Harrison AR
Branson Pirates -
Harrison AR –

5:00 pm at Greenwood Stadium Field – CANCELLED
Central Bulldogs -
Neosho Wildcats -

5:00 pm at West Plains – CANCELLED
West Plains vs Mt Home (AR) in previously rescheduled 5th place match

Sporting KC Fall To New England

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​The New England Revolution avenged a recent rough patch against Sporting KC with a 3-2 win Saturday night. Despite Saturday’s loss in Foxborough, KC has still won five times in its last eight tries against the Revs.

​The Revs needed two goals in the final 20 minutes to rally for the win, as KC couldn’t survive a costly red card.
​New England struck first when Marko Perovic scored in the 12th minute. Sporting KC came right back, as Kei Kamara netted the equalizer two minutes later.

​The teams went into halftime tied at one. In the second, KC grabbed the lead when Kamara put a penalty kick in the back of the net for his second goal.
​New England pulled even with a goal in the 72nd minute and took advantage of a Aurélien Collin red card to go on top for good on a goal by Rajko Lekic in the 83rd.

​With the win, New England improves to 2-2, while Sporting KC drops to 1-3.

By Harrison Keegan

Missouri High School Girls Soccer Coaches Poll

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GIRLS SOCCER POLL (4-22-11)

Class 3
Rank Team Points
1 Liberty (9) 135
2 Lee’s Summit North 119
3 Ursuline 114
4 St. Joe’s 103
5 Park Hill South 94
6 Incarnate Word 92
7 St. Teresa’s 80
8 Eureka 67
9 Howell 48
10 Lee’s Summit West 46
11 Rockwood Summit 37
12 Oakville 22
13 Jackson 21
14 Rock Bridge 20
15 Glendale 19
Others: Rolla 16, Nixa 15, Cor Jesu 8, Kearney , Lindbergh 6, Ft. Zumwalt West 5, Francis Howell North 5, Raytown 3

Class 2
Rank Team Points
1 Visitation (5) 77
2 Notre dame de Sion (3) 69
3 St. Charles West 63
4 St. Dominic 59
5 Notre Dame (St. Louis) 45
6 Platte County 32
7 Smithville 31
8 Villa Duchesne 22
9 Moberly 12
10 Duchesne 10
Others: Harrisonville 8, Cape Notre Dame 3, Perryville 3, Clayton 1

Class 1
Rank Team Points
1 Springfield Catholic (7) 124
2 St. Pius X (Festus) (5) 123
3 St. Vincent 94
4 Orchard Farm 81
5 Pembroke Hill 64
6 St. Paul Lutheran 58
7 Bishop LeBlond 39
8 Southern Boone 34
9 Barstow 28
10 Lutheran KC 23
Others: O’Hara 20, St. Pius (KC) 4, Lutheran North 4, Winfield 2, St. James 1, Kennedy 1

West Plains Lady Zizzer Classic

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Tasha Ugbah, West Plains Zizzers takes on Greenwood player

Tasha Ugbah, West Plains Zizzers takes on Greenwood player

UPDATE 2: Final round of games have been cancelled. West Plains will play Mtn. Home on Monday at 5:00pm in the 5th Place game.

UPDATE: Fields are wet, but everything should be on schedule today for the Lady Zizzer Soccer Classic – The annual tournament opens Friday at lunch for the eight teams participating. The favorites should be Notre Dame from St Louis, a program ranked the #5 Small School in St Louis. They knocked off Nerinx late last week and have played Ursuline, Cor Jesu and St Josephs so they know competition. The Marshall Owls are a relatively new Class 2 program coached by former Zizzer Josh Posgate who was Class 2 Coach of the Year when the Boys program reached the Final 4 last Fall.

Valley View (AR) – 10
Mt View Liberty – 1

Mt Home (AR) – 1
Waynesville Tigers – 3

West Plains Zizzers – 0
Marshall Owls – 1

Notre Dame (STL) – 5
Republic Tigers – 0

Winners bracket
Waynesville – 1
Valley View – 2
game called with 20+ minutes to go

Losers bracket
Mt Home – 6
Mt View Liberty – 0
game called with about 12 minutes to go

Tonight’s 7:00 games have been postponed until 8:30am tomorrow. The 8:30 games will begin after that at approximately 10:00am. 10:30 games will begin at approximately 11:30am. If anything changes I will let you know ASAPm. Thanks! Nick

winners bracket
Marshall Owls – 0
Notre Dame – 8

losers bracket
West Plains Zizzers – 1
Republic Tigers – 0

Saturday Schedule
1st Place:

3rd Place:

5th Place: – West Plains Zizzers vs Mt Home (AR) to be played Mon Apr 25th

7th Place: