UPDATED - Congratulations to Kasey Opfer and her TSC Hurricane teammates who won 1-0 today over Sporting Blue Valley to claim the North American League title (think Europa Cup) for U16 ECNL Girls. An updated photo of the squad with their trophy can be found below. For Nicole Ortega and Kindra Lierz, a strong run through the playoffs ended with a 1-3 loss today to the … [Read more...] about Opfer, Lierz & Ortega Reach ECNL Finals
Archives for July 2013
NWSL Announces TV Schedule
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced the 2013 national TV schedule with FOX Sports Media Group to offer exclusive live coverage of nine matches, featuring six regular-season matches and all three playoff matches, which include the two semifinal games on August 24 and the championship game on August 31. FOX Soccer is set to televise one game per week over the … [Read more...] about NWSL Announces TV Schedule
Lierz and Ortega at ECNL Nationals
St Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri is vying to earn the ECNL North American League Championship in the U16 and U17 age group this week in Richmond, VA. Games begin Thursday with group play continuing through Sunday. Monday the champions will be crowned. Kindra Lierz (Glendale, 3rd from right back row) and Nicole Ortega (Catholic, far left) are members of the U17 squad that … [Read more...] about Lierz and Ortega at ECNL Nationals
Tommy Tombridge Faces Leo Messi Tonight at 6pm
Tommy Tombridge, Northwestern 2013/Kickapoo 2009, will be in goal tonight representing "the rest of the world" in the live broadcast of Leo Messi and Friends from Soldier Field in Chicago. Game time is 6:00 pm and it will be broadcast live on ESPN Via the Chicago Business Journal - The list of international soccer stars who will play in the Messi & Friends vs. the Rest of … [Read more...] about Tommy Tombridge Faces Leo Messi Tonight at 6pm
Gold Cup Preview: Prodigal Son Returns
The last time Landon Donovan played for the United States was nearly 10 months ago, a dramatic victory over Mexico in a friendly at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Since that historic victory, Landon has suffered a few injuries and questioned his passion for the game, leading him to take a break from international soccer. During Landon’s sabbatical from international play the … [Read more...] about Gold Cup Preview: Prodigal Son Returns