Missouri State Cup – Day One

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Ole

Taylor Walker, Futura FC (blue) shrugs off a challenge

First day complete, I made it out to one game and will be out for more over the next two days for certain, maybe three.

Springfield SC
The early report indicates that all of the Boys teams won today. The girls lost their game to the defending State Champions, a difficult introduction to State Cup play. Story and photos below.

On the Boy’s side, 13′s open with a 2-1 win, 14′s and 15′s idle, 16′s win 3-0, 17′s 2-0 and 18′s 3-1.

Total Demize
Looks like losses for U19 and U16 boys. The 16′s lost 0-8 and face the defending State Champions tomorrow while the 19′s lost 0-4.

Central Missouri
MidMissouri Unite 13girls open their State Cup careers with a win over Lou Fusz. The Carrera 16 girls lost. On the Boy’s side, the Pride 17′s lost 0-1 to Gallagher and face off against Springfield Total Demize Sunday.

Girls U13 – Bracket C
MID MISSOURI UNITED -2
LOU FUSZ SC/WAYLAND – 1
Monday’s final group game is against SLSG PREMEIR NAVY 97/98 who were off today and face Lou Fusz Sunday.

Jessica Hartzler celebrates her direct kick goal

Girls U15 – Bracket A
FUTURA FC ACADEMY – 2
SPRINGFIELD S.C. 95/96 – 0
Futura, two-time defending State Champions, opened with gusto against a Springfield SC squad playing in their first ever State Cup game. The pace and pressure they applied kept SSC on their heels for the first 15 minutes and almost led to a goal, only to see the upright deny them in the 12th minute. Futura finally broke through in the 21st on a direct kick from 30+ yards out. Defender Jessica Hartzler took the kick, lined up more than 25 yards out and even with the left side of the box. Her shot was a laser to the back corner of the net and gave the Champs a lead they wouldn’t give up.

Neither keeper was significantly tested today outside of a few key opportunities. Futura scored their second goal midway through the second half when they won a ball deep in SSC’s end, moved it down the left side quickly and finished the cross at the far post. For SSC, still working to sort out their roles today, the second half should offer positive memories. The first adjustment was their attitude, which led to greater success at winning 50/50 balls and creating opportunities. Caught offsides too many times, they were often their own worst enemy but two good chances in the final 5 minutes points to a side that can and should continue to grow. No quit, the knowledge that they went toe-to-toe with the best could lead to a change in fortune in the next three years. It’s the path taken by the two-time champion Boys squad (90/91) and the tools are there.

The next game will be Monday against MID RIVERS UNITED-PEPPLER who will face Futura Sunday in the three team group.

Girls U16 – Bracket C
CARRERA SC 94/95 – 1
TONY GLAVIN LIONS GREEN – 2
Monday’s game will be against WC ST. LOUIS ACADEMY who lost to Mid Rivers Larsen by the same 2-1 scoreline today.

The defending Champion JB Marine Wipke squad won 4-0 over Futura FC today.

Girls U17 – Bracket A
SLSG IL 93/94 – 5
WC ST. LOUIS – 0
The defending Champions start strong. Their next game is Monday against J B MARINE DEVEREUX who played to a scoreless draw against JB MARINE BOZESKY. Molly Brewer (Glendale) came on as the first sub for the squad today in the win.

Boys U13 – Bracket F
FC RUSH ST LOUIS PREMIER – 1
SPRINGFIELD S.C. 97/98 – 2
The next game is Sunday against WC ST. LOUIS WURDACK who won 4-1 against Monday’s opponent SLSG Premier Navy.

Boys U16 – Bracket A
SLSG PREMIER 94/95 – 8
TOTAL DEMIZE SC 94/95 – 0
The next game is Sunday against SLSG ELITE 94/95, the defending State Champions who won 5-0 today against SLSG Green

Boys U16 – Bracket C
SPRINGFIELD S.C. 94/95 – 3
SLSG GOLD 94/95 – 0
The next game is Sunday against S.C. IINTERNAZIONALE SILVER who lost 4-8 today to Futura.

Boys U17 – Bracket B
MISSOURI YOUTH DORAN FITNESS – 0
SPRINGFIELD S.C. 93/94 – 2
The team beat last year’s Finalist and go again on Monday against RENEGADES S.C. MANCHESTER UNITED who will play Doran Fitness on Sunday.

Boys U17 – Bracket D
SLSG PREMIER 93/94 – 1
CSC PRIDE 93/94 BLUE – 0
The next game will be Monday against TOTAL DEMIZE SC 93/94 who play Premier on Sunday.

Mens U18 – Bracket C
LOU FUSZ SC/SANFILIPPO – 1
SPRINGFIELD S.C. 92/93 – 3
The next game is Monday against the Metro Strikers Ebeling who face off against Lou Fusz on Sunday.

Mens U19 – Bracket A
SLSG ELITE 91/92 – 4
TOTAL DEMIZE SC 91/92 – 0
The next game for the Demize is tomorrow against the KC Blaze while Elite will face them on Monday.
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Tryouts For Springfield Legends SC Are June 15 and 18

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Ole

Tryout registration is now open for 2011 Fall soccer with Springfield Legends Soccer Club. The club will hold its tryouts June 15 (6-8 PM) and June 18 (9-11 AM) at the Lake Country South fields. Legends will offer teams for both boys and girls for ages U8 through U18.

Working in conjunction with Nixa Soccer Club, the two programs will continue its partnership this fall to field middle-school and high-school aged teams under the banner of Southwest United. In total, Springfield Legends helped field 13 teams in the spring of 2011.

To pre-register for the Legends program, visit our website to establish your account and then register for our 2011 Fall soccer program. Interested players can request a make-up tryout later this summer.

For further information, send questions to clint@fcspringfield.net

USA Faces Panama In Gold Cup Saturday, On Fox Soccer

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ole

Clint Dempsey, US Soccer

GAME TWO IN TAMPA: After a successful start to the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 2-0 win against Canada in Detroit, the U.S. headed south to Tampa, Fla., to prepare to face Panama on Saturday, June 11, at Raymond James Stadium. Group C’s first-place position is up for grabs as Panama was 3-2 winners against Guadeloupe in Tuesday’s other match and currently sits in second place behind the U.S. on goal differential. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. CT and the match will be broadcast live on FOX Soccer, TeleFutura, CONCACAF.com and univision.com.

A look back at the 2-0 win over Canada offers a lesson in the use of width and the opportunities for players who show the patience and willingness to handle the role the way it should be played. Check out Jozy is drifting, the Deuce is peaking

Speaking of Dempsey, Soccer America also noted Dempsey’s role is a vital decision for USA. I wish Bradley would figure this out!

Another player featured by Soccer America recently was Charles Goodson, with Goodson Fills Big Role In US Back Line

The Final US game will be played at LIVESTRONG Soccer Park in Kansas City on June 14 as the US faces Guadeloupe in a game that will start at 8 p.m. CT and be broadcast live on FOX Soccer / TeleFutura.

Missouri State Cup – Boys Representing Southwest Missouri.

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ole

The 2011 Missouri State Cup will be held June 11 – 16, 2011 in St. Louis, MO at the SLYSA and Sportport complexes. The Missouri State Cup is the first leg of the US Youth National Championship Series. All age groups (Under 13 up to Under 19) will participate June 11th – 16th. The 2012 Girls State Cup will be played in the Fall later this year as MYSA separates the tournaments by gender.

With the creation of the Academy Program for Boys, this is the second highest level of play within the US.

The state and regional events are a part of the annual US Youth Soccer National Championship Series that features over 10,000 teams, each competing for a chance to advance from state, to region and ultimately the national championship. In addition to the competition, teams are highlighting their talents for numerous college coaches that use the events as a primary recruiting tool.

State champions advance to the one of four US Youth Soccer Regional Championships, where 926 teams will compete. The Region II Tournament (Midwest, one of four Regions) will be held June 24-29 in Fox Cities, WI.

The National Championship field consists of these regional champions and National League representatives.

From Southwest Missouri I’ve identified the following participating teams and game schedules:
Springfield SC – the Club is sending a team in every bracket except U19 (6 teams).
Total Demize SC – the Club is sending a team in the U16, U17 and U19 bracket (3 teams).

In addition, the Columbia Pride have teams in the U17 and U18 age bracket.

Boys U13 – Bracket F

Springfield SC 97/98, Carl Rose – #19 Missouri
6/11, 11:00 AM FC RUSH ST LOUIS PREMIER (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 97/98 (MO) SLYSA #01
6/12, 11:00 AM WC ST. LOUIS WURDACK (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 97/98 (MO) SLYSA #02
6/13, 11:00 AM SPRINGFIELD S.C. 97/98 (MO) SLSG PREMIER NAVY 97/98 (MO) SLYSA #01

Boys U14 – Bracket D

Springfield SC 96/97, Eric Sorlie – #42 Missouri
6/12, 3:15 PM WC ST. LOUIS WHITE (MO) SPRINGFIELD SC SPRINGFIELD S.C. 96/97 I (MO) SLYSA #03
6/13, 3:15 PM SPRINGFIELD SC SPRINGFIELD S.C. 96/97 I (MO) MID RIVERS MILLER (MO) SLYSA #03

Boys U15 – Bracket D

Springfield SC 95/96, Cory Carr – #15 Missouri
6/12, 9:00 AM KCFC/FUTURA ACADEMY I (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 95/96 I (MO) SLYSA #04
6/13, 9:00 AM SPRINGFIELD S.C. 95/96 I (MO) LOU FUSZ SC – VANDERBECK – RED (MO) SLYSA #03

Boys U16 – Bracket A

Total Demize SC 94/95, Julio Reyes –
6/11, 9:00 AM SLSG PREMIER 94/95 (MO) TOTAL DEMIZE SC 94/95 (MO) SLYSA #16
6/12, 9:00 AM SLSG ELITE 94/95 (MO) TOTAL DEMIZE SC 94/95 (MO) SLYSA #15
6/13, 9:00 AM SLSG GREEN 94/95 (MO) TOTAL DEMIZE SC 94/95 (MO) SLYSA #15

Boys U16 – Bracket C

Springfield SC 94/95, Eric Sorlie – #1 Missouri
6/11, 9:00 AM SPRINGFIELD S.C. 94/95 I (MO) SLSG GOLD 94/95 (MO) SLYSA #11
6/12, 9:00 AM SPRINGFIELD S.C. 94/95 I (MO) S.C. IINTERNAZIONALE SILVER (MO) SLYSA #11
6/13, 9:00 AM SPRINGFIELD S.C. 94/95 I (MO) FUTURA FC JUVENTUS 94/95 (MO) SLYSA #11

Boys U17 – Bracket B

Springfield SC 93/94, Carl Rose – #10 Missouri
6/11, 5:00 PM MISSOURI YOUTH DORAN FITNESS (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 93/94 (MO) SLYSA #05
6/13, 5:00 PM RENEGADES S.C. MANCHESTER UNITED (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 93/94 (MO) SLYSA #02

Boys U17 – Bracket D

Total Demize SC 93/94, Chris Hanlon – #20 Missouri
6/12, 5:00 PM SLSG PREMIER 93/94 (MO) TOTAL DEMIZE SC 93/94 (MO) SLYSA #03
6/13, 5:00 PM TOTAL DEMIZE SC 93/94 (MO) CSC PRIDE 93/94 BLUE (MO) SLYSA #04

Columbia Pride 93/94 Blue, Adam Galla – #24 Missouri
6/11, 5:00 PM SLSG PREMIER 93/94 (MO) CSC PRIDE 93/94 BLUE (MO) SLYSA #03
6/13, 5:00 PM TOTAL DEMIZE SC 93/94 (MO) CSC PRIDE 93/94 BLUE (MO) SLYSA #04

Mens U18 – Bracket A

Columbia Pride 92/93 Blue, Scott Wissinger – #11 Missouri
6/12, 1:00 PM SLSG ELITE 92/93 (MO) CSC PRIDE 92/93 BLUE (MO) SLYSA #01
6/13, 1:00 PM CSC PRIDE 92/93 BLUE (MO) LOU FUSZ SC – GUTBERLET (MO) SLYSA #01

Mens U18 – Bracket C

Springfield SC 92/93, Joe Kofron – #3 Missouri
6/11, 1:00 PM LOU FUSZ SC – SANFILIPPO – BLUE (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 92/93 I (MO) SLYSA #05
6/13, 1:00 PM METRO STRIKERS EBELING (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 92/93 I (MO) SLYSA #03

Mens U19 – Bracket A

Total Demize SC 91/92, ? – #13 Missouri
6/11, 1:00 PM SLSG ELITE 91/92 (MO) TOTAL DEMIZE SC 91/92 (MO) SLYSA #11
6/12, 1:00 PM TOTAL DEMIZE SC 91/92 (MO) KC BLAZE 4018 KC BLAZE PHOENIX (MO) SLYSA #12

Scott Gallagher , Lew English – #4 Missouri (Skyler Russell)
6/11, 1:00 PM SLSG ELITE 91/92 (MO) TOTAL DEMIZE SC 91/92 (MO) SLYSA #11
6/13, 1:00 PM SLSG ELITE 91/92 (MO) KC BLAZE 4018 KC BLAZE PHOENIX (MO) SLYSA #11

7v7 High School Summer Soccer Returns, Adds Girls League

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ole

Kickapoo Chiefs, Fall 2010

The 7v7 High School Summer Soccer League returns to the Kickapoo High School pitch beginning June 16th. Running for five weeks, the league offers High School players a chance to play a minimum of 10 games with Boys playing on Thursday nights and Girls on Tuesdays.

This year there will be two leagues, one for boys and one for girls. The League provides a St. John’s Trainer on site each evening along with Licensed officials for each game. All games played to be played at Kickapoo High School and each player will receive a league t-shirt.

Early Registration ends today (June 10th). Details are available on the Kickapoo Chiefs website. Concessions will be available

Guardian Announces Their European Goal of the Year

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ole

Fredy Guarin, Porto

From the Guardian – Despite the brilliance of Mattie Burrows’s back heel volley for Glentoran and Wayne Rooney’s Twitter campaign, the winner of the 2010-11 European Goal of the Season was this effort by Fredy Guarin for Porto v Maritimo, which came in with 47.2% of the vote (79,903 votes in total). Rooney’s goal was second with 28.9% (48,997 votes). The full results can be seen here.

Class 3 Southwest Region Honors Swept By Glendale

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ole

Kindra Lierz, Glendale Falcons (2014)

The Missouri Soccer Coaches Association has released the Class 3 Southwest Region Honors. The Region includes Districts 11 and 12, won by Glendale and Parkview respectively. Glendale finished 3rd in the recently completed Class 3 State Tournament. District 11 includes Finalist Kickapoo, Ozark, Nixa and Branson. District 12 includes Finalist Willard, Carthage, Joplin and Neosho.

Player of the Year: Emily Cline, Glendale Falcons
Offensive MVP: Molly Brewer, Glendale Falcons
Defensive MVP: Alix Opfer, Glendale Falcons
Goalkeeper of the Year: Kindra Lierz, Glendale Falcons
Coach of the Year: Jeff Rogers, Glendale Falcons


.	Player	School	Pos	Grad
.	Emily Cline	Glendale Falcons	F	2011
.	Molly Brewer	Glendale Falcons	M	2012
.	Ashlan Fiester	Glendale Falcons	D	2011
.	Alix Opfer	Glendale Falcons	D	2012
.	Kindra Lierz	Glendale Falcons	GK	2014
.	Lauren Moats	Nixa Eagles	M	2012
.	Kristin Miller	Nixa Eagles	GK	2011
.	Kelsey Haist	Nixa Eagles	M	2011
.	Marin Gelsheimer	Kickapoo Chiefs	M	2011
.	Kaylee Stephens	Kickapoo Chiefs	D	2011
.	Keysha Burns	Ozark Tigers	D	2012
.	Morgan Davidson	Ozark Tigers	F	2013
.	McKenzi Payton	Parkview Vikings	D	2011
.	Kelsey Loderhose	Parkview Vikings	F	2011
.	Aspen Hawkins	Central Bulldogs	M	2014
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Springfield SC U15 Girls Represent at Missouri State Cup Saturday

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Ole

Lydia Holtmann, Springfield Catholic 2014/Springfield SC 95/96

State champions advance to one of four US Youth Soccer Regional Championships, where 926 teams will compete. The Region II Tournament (Midwest) will be held June 24-29 in Fox Cities, WI.

The National Championship field consists of these regional champions and National League representatives.

There is ONE girls teams from Southwest Missouri participating this year, the Springfield SC U15 squad that consists primarily of high school freshman and includes players such as:
Aspen Hawkins, Class 3 District 12 offensive player of the year for the Central Bulldogs as well as 1st Team Central Region honors.
Lydia Holtmann, who got the game-winner for the Springfield Catholic squad in the title game this year
Nicole Ortega, who’s 50 yard run past three defenders into the box created the opportunity for Holtmann
Kindra Lierz, who anchored the Glendale Falcons defense from her goalkeeper position while earning Goalkeeper of the Year honors for Class 3 Southwest Region
Miriam Melugin, who started every game in midfield for Kickapoo
Payton DeHart, who scored 12 goals for Nixa, including 5 game-winners
Emma Chilton, who started at outside defender but became a central midfielder for Parkview in their District title run

The team also includes Nikki Bates, Rebecca Burton, Abby Greene, Morgan Henry, Hannah Kofron, Megan Loethen, Taylor Merritt, Kasey Opfer, Jennifer Pittman, Taylor Stamper, Payton DeHart and Kenzie Dunaway.

Coached by Cory Carr, the girls are ranked #7 in Missouri and will begin play Saturday against Futura FC KCFC, the top-ranked team in the state and #5 in Region II. Only one team will advance to the semifinals so Saturday’s game will be critical if they want to advance. WC St Louis Academy is ranked #4 in Missouri and the top-ranked team in Group B, thus the likely semifinal opponent.

Girls U15 – Bracket A
Springfield SC 95/96, Cory Carr – #7 Missouri
6/11, 5:00 PM FUTURA FC KCFC/FUTURA ACADEMY (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 95/96 I (MO) SLYSA #14
6/13, 5:00 PM MID RIVERS UNITED-PEPPLER (MO) SPRINGFIELD S.C. 95/96 I (MO) SLYSA #07

In addition, Glendale’s Molly Brewer, recently named Offensive MVP for the Class 3 Southwest Region, is playing for the #1 Missouri ranked Scott Gallagher IL 93/94 squad that is playing in U17. Their final group game is against JB Marine Bozesky on Monday. That should determine who advances to the Final where Lou Fusz Premier/Paulsen is the highest ranked team in Bracket B at #4 in Missouri.

Girls U17 – Bracket A

Scott Gallagher IL 93/94, Tony Schmitt – #1 Missouri (Molly Brewer)
6/11, 5:00 PM SLSG IL 93/94 (MO) WC ST. LOUIS WC ST LOUIS (MO) SLYSA #17
6/12, 5:00 PM SLSG IL 93/94 (MO) J B MARINE DEVEREUX (MO) SLYSA #18
6/13, 5:00 PM SLSG IL 93/94 (MO) J B MARINE BOZESKY (MO) SLYSA #15

From Central Missouri, Mid Missouri United U13′s, coached by Columbia College Coach John Klein, along with with Carrera U16′s and Columbia Pride U18′s will compete. Group schedules are included below.

Girls U13 – Bracket C
Mid Missouri United, John Klein – #18 Missouri
6/11, 11:00 AM MID MISSOURI UNITED (MO) LOU FUSZ SC – WAYLAND (MO) SLYSA #16
6/12, 11:00 AM MID MISSOURI UNITED (MO) SLSG PREMEIR NAVY 97/98 (MO) SLYSA #14

Girls U16 – Bracket C
Carrera SC 94/95, Paul Pitchford – #3 Missouri
6/11, 1:00 PM CARRERA SC CARRERA 94/95 (MO) TONY GLAVIN TG LIONS GREEN (MO) SLYSA #14
6/12, 11:00 AM CARRERA SC CARRERA 94/95 (MO) WC ST. LOUIS ACADEMY (MO) SLYSA #17
6/13, 1:00 PM MID RIVERS LARSEN/BLUE (MO) CARRERA SC CARRERA 94/95 (MO) SLYSA #16

The Top 2 teams in the age group are JB Marine Wipke and KC Select who are in the other two brackets.

Womens U18 – Bracket A
Columbia Pride 92/93 Blue, Kevin Roderique – #11 Missouri
6/12, 1:00 PM SLSG NAVY 92/93 (MO) – COLUMBIA PRIDE 92/93 BLUE GIRLS (MO) SLYSA #10
6/13, 1:00 PM COLUMBIA PRIDE 92/93 BLUE GIRLS (MO) – LOU FUSZ SC – SANFILIPPO-BLUE (MO ) SLYSA #10

The Top 2 teams are Gallagher Green Academy and Gallagher Navy which will be the Pride’s opening match.

Sporting KC Opens Livestrong Park With A Draw

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Harrison Keegan

Sporting KC’s sparkling new stadium was more than they could have hoped for, the game, however, didn’t go exactly as planned. Sporting KC and the Chicago Fire played to a 0-0 draw with missed calls and blown opportunities for both teams.

The crowd was standing and cheering long before the match started and they stayed loud throughout. Captain Davy Arnaud said that the atmosphere was incredible.

“We really showed what soccer has become in Kansas City,” Arnaud said. “Hopefully going forward it’s going to stay like that.”

On a warm night, in front of an over-capacity crowd of 19,925 the only man to put the ball in the net was a fan in a cow costume who ran onto the field in the second half.

Sporting KC manager Peter Vermes felt like his team controlled the game early on as Chance Myers and Kei Kamara moved the ball effortlessly up the right side of the field to create opportunities.

“We felt like that right side was going to be a side that we could really expose,” Vermes said.

Sporting KC were the aggressors in the early going and defender Aurelien Collin said Chicago was sitting back, playing not to lose.

“Chicago came here to draw,” Collin said. “They knew that it was the first game and we wanted to come out and get the win, unfortunately we didn’t.”

With the tie, KC moves to 1-6-4 on the year while Chicago notched its league-leading eighth tie of the year to move to 1-4-8.

The tide of the game shifted in the 67^th minute when Sporting goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen misjudged his rush of a deep pass by the Fire and grabbed the ball outside of the box for a red card. KC was forced to bring in back-up goalie Eric Kronberg and play the rest of the match with only 10 players.

Sporting took a more conservative approach to the game’s final 30 minutes and Vermes said that the crowd was a big factor in helping KC hang on for the draw.

“When you come home, the crowd is like the 12^th man,” Vermes said… or in this case, the 11^th.

Despite the disadvantage, KC still had opportunities down the stretch. The biggest missed opportunity was out of their control.

In the 85^th minute, Sporting midfielder Omar Bravo went up to receive a pass in the box and he was met in midair by a Chicago defender. Bravo came crashing to the turf where he remained for several minutes, there was no foul call and Vermes was irate on the sidelines.

Midfielder Graham Zusi also disagreed with the no-call.

“From my angle it certainly looked like a penalty,” Zusi said. “ But you have to live with it and move on.”

Zusi set the crowd off when he put a shot in the back of the net in the 15^th minute but the celebration was short lived as the refs quickly called Bravo offside.

Sporting KC fans will have to wait until next time to see a goal that counts, but for now they can just enjoy one of the elite venues in the MLS.

“It’s perfect for the city,” Collin said. “It’s great for the club. I mean, look around, it’s amazing.”

EDITOR UPDATE: Here are some stories from around the league

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