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Congratulation to Sam Moore, Drury 2007 graduate, who won the raffle for the tickets and travel to the Manchester United vs Arsenal game in May. Sam was a familiar face on campus, where he worked for three years as an Athletic Manager with the basketball, soccer and other teams while pursuing his degree. I caught [...]
The largest event of the convention from what I understand is the All-American Luncheon, held the final day full day of the event. Springfield was represented today by Patrick Carver (Emory 2009, Parkview 2005) who was recognized for the second straight year as a 1st Team All-American. He’s pictured on the left above along with [...]
The Women’s Professional League (WPS), which begins play this Spring, held it’s first Player’s Draft on Friday at the NSCAA Convention. From players hoping to be drafted, including Southwest Baptist Bearcat Aude Lechat, a native of France who has anchored the Bearcat defense the past three years, earning team MVP honors in 2006 (pictured in [...]
Friday morning featured the Awards Banquet for High School Coaches across the country. As noted earlier on this site, Glendale Falcons Coach Jeff Rogers (pictured right above with Chris Lawson, Rockhurst) was recognized as Large School Midwest Regional Coach of the Year. Chris was recognized as the Large School Private/Parochial School Coach of the year. [...]
It’s hard to put into words what it’s like here in St Louis but a couple photos should give you an idea. That’s Taylor Twellman (NE Revolution, SLUH) with his Uncle Tim of Select Soccer on the Exhibition floor. I also got to shake Tony Meola’s hand (dwarfed my hands!), the World Cup 94 goalkeeper [...]
OK, I’m out of here, headed for the National Soccer Coaches annual convention. The local boys and gals have been telling me for the past year, ever since it was announced it would be held in St Louis, that I needed to be there so I’m off. I’ll be reporting regularly on the events and [...]
The 2008 Springfield Sister Cities Soccer Exchange team was on tour in Tlaquepaque, Mexico between June 26 through July 2nd. This year’s tour included games against area teams from Tepatitlan, Zapotiltic, Club Atlas and a Tlaquepaque All-Star team which was the featured Sister Cities Cup match. Upon arrival into Tlaqueqpaque, the team was quickly shuttled [...]
For the 4th consecutive year, the Springfield Sister Cities Association is hosting a cultural and soccer exchange with Tlaquepaque (Ta-lak-ee-pak-ee), Mexico . A group of 17 young men, between the ages of 12 and 15, depart on June 26th. They will play 4 games over a 6 day period against teams that are part of [...]
Nic Zweifel Home Town: Maryville, MO University : Drury class of 2010 Majors: Computer Information Systems, Spanish Minors: Philosophy and Global Studies I arrived in Granada, Spain at the end of January to begin my year long study abroad experience. When I learned that the U.S. MNT would be playing a friendly against Spain, in [...]
Annual Beach Soccer Invitational at Montrose Beach, Chicago Summer’s here, surf’s up and that means it’s time to hit the beach for the 2008 Chicago Beach Soccer Invitational. Hosted by the Illinois State Soccer Association, Illinois Youth Soccer Association and Chicago Soccer, the 2008 Chicago Beach Soccer Invitational runs from July 26 to July 27 [...]
Summer 2008 June 25-July 2 Lake Country Soccer in cooperation with the Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield/Greene County Park Board are planning to visit Tlaquepaque, Mexico for a sport and cultural exchange. Lake Country Soccer is spearheading the soccer activity for this event. We are in the initial planning stages to assemble a [...]
PRESS RELEASE The Springfield Soccer Club is pleased to announce that this summer they will begin an Under 23 Men’s Program with a mission of providing a professional soccer environment for college age players. The program will offer many highlights for the college player; later start date so players can relax after the college spring [...]
I’m off on a soccer adventure folks. I’ve been approved for a sideline pass for tonights MLS game between the Chicago Fire and the New England Revolution. I’m planning on concentrating my efforts on Fire goalkeeper Matt Pickens (Missouri State Bears 2003) and the offensive juggernaut that the Rev will throw at him tonight, including [...]
Another day, another soccer (sort of) adventure. The picture on the right features Chicago Fire goalkeeper Matt Pickens (the tall one – Missouri State University class of 2003) enjoying a different grassy environment. In this case its the Annual Frank Klopas Charity Golf outing. Frankie is a soccer legend in the Chicago area and former [...]
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