Richard McNulty Killed in Afghanistan

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(AP) — ROLLA — The Department of Defense says a 22-year-old soldier from Rolla died in Afghanistan. Pfc. Richard L. McNulty III died Sunday when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan. The defense department says 25-year-old Sgt. Brian L. Walker of Lucerne Valley, Calif., also died in the [...]

Lance Parker, former Missouri State Bears, Kicking It

Yep, that’s former Bear Lance Parker in the #1 spot. He’s now playing for FC Edmonton in the NASL (one level below Major League Soccer). From his bio on the site Parker, a native of Oklahoma City, already has NASL experience with Miami FC (now Fort Lauderdale Strikers), as well as a two-year stint with [...]

Ben Timson Named NSCAA Coach of the Year

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Girls Private-Parochial – Ben Timson, Springfield Catholic High School (Mo.) Timson’s team posted a 23-4 record on the way to its second consecutive Missouri Class 1 state championship. In the past two seasons the team has a combined record of 44-9-1 and has reached the state semifinals each of the past three years. This video [...]

It’s Only A Game

Ed Miller, Joplin Eagles with 2011 Seniors

As District play-offs begin today, please remember it is only a game. The featured photo was taken on May 19th following Parkview’s win over Joplin in the District 12 title game. Head Coach Ed Miller gathered post-game with his senior players. Three days later, on May 22nd, the tornado struck Joplin and changed thousands of [...]

Website For Sale

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Thought I’d bring this back to the front page again since I recently got an email asking about the lack of HS stories. The Facebook Page is still active. You are invited to post your game scores there as a source of current info. Contact Ole for details

New Photo Location

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I have updated my photo website to reflect my new St Louis efforts. All photos from 2008 to present are still available for purchase at the new address – http://soccerstl.smugmug.com/

Ciao

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After six plus years of coverage, it’s time for this boy to bid you goodbye. I’m moving to St Louis in mid-August. I’m in discussions with several individuals and a few organizations about the possibility of continuing my efforts here to create ‘soccer junkies’ as Jeremy Alumbaugh described it a few years ago. I will [...]

Molly Brewer Preparing For Nationals

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From the Post-Dispatch Top soccer team, SLSG IL Premier, prep for nationals in brutal heat Tony Schmitt was a hot, sweaty mess. Schmitt and his St. Louis Scott Gallagher IL Premier Under-17 soccer team spent the ugliest part of Sunday’s heat conditioning and training. That meant running, running and more running for the SLSG IL [...]

Devon Newport Playing in U23 National Championship

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Devon Newport (SLU/Glendale 2009/Springfield SC) along with Jordan Hoffman of the Missouri State Bears are playing for a U23 national title on Sunday. The Scott Gallagher squad, coached by CBC/Columbia College grad Matt Mueller, face the Carolina Railhawks in the 2011 USASA National Cup Finals in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Sunday morning. The squad defeated [...]

Jack Jewsbury Chosen To MLS All-Star First XI

Jack Jewsbury, MLS All-Stars First XI

If the fan vote is any indication, the MLS All-Star team will be heavy on the stars when they take on English Premier League champions Manchester United in the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 27 at Red Bull Arena. The First XI also includes three players who have never been named to the [...]

Region 2 Tournament: SSC’s Run Ends In SemiFinals

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The Springfield SC 94/95 Boys will play against the Cincinnati Crew Jr’s at 10am today in the U16 Boys semifinals. There are several other teams from Missouri who have reached the semifinals as well including the U13 Boys Sporting KC Jr’s, U18 Girls Scott Gallagher (Cline & Hatz), U16 Girls JB Marine Wipke, U18 Girls [...]

Region 2 Championships – Springfield SC to Semifinals!

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The final day of group stage and everyone is still in a position to advance. The photos are from the win on Sunday, including the PK goal by Josh McCutcheon, and are provided by Duane Moses who’s son Dallas (Catholic) is a midfielder for SSC. The boys kick off at 8am this morning needing a [...]

Region 2 Tournament – Springfield Wins Again!

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Here are updates from today’s group stages. Teams are playing their second of three games and I offer thoughts on their opportunity to advance. U18 Girls St. Louis Scott Gallagher – 1 Cleveland FC (OH North) – 0 A late first half goal by Jessica Kelley gave Emily Cline, Shelby Hatz and their teammates their [...]

Springfield SC Win Opening Match

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Springfield SC – 2 Waukesha Pumas (WI) – 0 A pair of goals in the first half held up for the win in their first Regional game. Goals were scored by Jakob Neidig (Ozark) from Dallas Moses (Catholic) free kick and by Evan Craig (Catholic) from Mitch Moncada’s (Catholic) assist. The boys will play against [...]

Springfield SC 94/95 Competing At Region 2 Tourney

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The Springfield SC 94/95 Boys, fresh from their State Championship at the Missouri Cup last Thursday, are enroute to Appleton WI today to compete in the Region 2 Tourney. Part of the USYSA National Championship series, their State title sends them to this regional round with the regional age group winners then advancing to the [...]