KC wins big

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Sporting KC snapped a 10-game winless streak in MLS play with a 4-1 win over FC Dallas Sunday night.

KC (2-4-6) struck first when Graham Zusi scored in the 28th, but Dallas (7-4-3) evened things up with a goal four minutes later.

Aurélien Collin put KC up for good in the 49th minute, and Zusi and Luke Sassano added the insurance.

With the win, KC is now undefeated in their last four MLS matches. They tied three straight games before breaking through to hand a red-hot Dallas team their first loss in 10 games.

KC beat the defending MLS Cup finalists despite missing nine players due to international tournaments, injury or suspensions.

Sporting return home Friday to take on San Jose.

Missouri State Cup – Day Two

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UPDATED – photos and videos Another nice day on the pitch ahead of us as temps started out in the low 70′s and aren’t supposed to exceed 79 later this afternoon. Slight cloud cover, it’s pretty sweet compared to what we’ve experienced in the past.

Springfield SC
Four teams competing today, with Boys 13-16 games. Early results include a 1-1 tie for the 15s, A loss for the 13s, a 5-1 win for the 14′s and the 16′s shut down Inter 7-0. Video below of U14′s game-winner.

The 13′s need a win to advance, 14′s play for a Quarterfinal spot as well, 15′s need a win to advance, the 16′s are in control in their group needing only a tie, 17′s advance with a win or a tie as do the 18′s who were idle today.

Total Demize SC
Three teams competing today, Boys 16, 17 and 19. First result has the 16s falling to Gallagher Elite 0-5, the 17′s lost to Gallagher Elite 2-5 and the 19′s lost 1-2.

The 16′s will not advance but will battle for a win against Gallagher, also winless. The 17′s were also knocked out of the group title chase but will face Columbia Pride Blue for 2nd place in the group. The 19′s were eliminated in a close game today.

Central Missouri
Mid MO 13 Girls appear to have advanced with a wild card spot, despite losing today. Carrera 16 Girls gets shut out 0-5 and are will not advance out of group play, nor will the Pride 18 Girls who finish against Lou Fusz tomorrow.

CSC Pride send the U13 boys through to the quarterfinals, 14′s lose and will not advance, the 17 Blue squad plays Total Demize for pride points and apparently the 17 White squad is done? No game today against Ajax, the pitch was empty at the scheduled 5pm start with word of a forfeit by one of the teams. Gallagher Elite is shown with a 4-0 win against the Pride on Monday already and advance apparently. The 18′s lost 1-2 to Gallagher who advance out of the group.

U13 Boys
Springfield SC – 1
WC STL Wurdack – 2
SSC fall, putting them in a 2nd place tie in the group and facing the current number 1, Gallagher, in the final group game tomorrow. A win is necessary to possibly move on to the knock-out round.

CSC Pride – 4
Woodson City Rangers -3
The Pride win in a high scoring match that guarantees a spot in the Quarterfinals on Tuesday as the #1 team in their 3 team bracket, with 4 points from a tie and a win.

U14 Boys
Springfield SC – 5
WC STL White – 1
SSC got a pair of early goals today, the first from Cooper Dunn on a header (video below). A breakaway by Josh Ellerbee and Logan Tyler’s 26 yard direct kick (video) and the boys in red were off to the races inside of 25 minutes today. A fourth goal by Alex Gathright and an own goal completed the score line for SSC, who gave up a late PK to WC.

The team plays Monday for a spot in the Quarterfinals. They face Mid Rivers Miller who beat WC 4-0 on Saturday. The loss of focus late, giving up the PK goal, deny them the goal differential advantage going into this game. The boys will need to do a better job of using their width and the attacking capabilities of their backs to ensure they advance. It was too easy to become addicted today to the direct ball against a weak defense. They have the tools necessary but will need greater discipline.

CSC PRIDE 96/97 – 1
SLSG GERMANY 96/97 – 2
The loss, combined with a draw in their first game Saturday, means the Pride will not advance out of the Group stage.

U15 Boys
Springfield SC – 1
Futura Academy – 1
Futura currently sits atop the group with 4 points and await the results of SSC’s game against Lou Fusz tomorrow. A win by more than 3 goals ensures the boys advance, a win positions them for a possible wildcard spot with 4 points.

U16 Boys
Springfield SC – 7
Inter – 0
The win puts SSC at the top of their group with 6 points from 2 wins. A win or a tie on Monday against Futura, who are 1-1, ensures they advance.

Total Demize SC – 0
Gallagher Elite – 5
The loss eliminated TDSC from contention. They’ll wrap up their tournament with a game against SLSG Green who are also out of the running.

U17 Boys
Total Demize – 2
Gallagher Premier – 5
The Demize fell after giving up 3 goals in the first 13 minutes, the first a tap-in after the GK stopped an initial shot but the rebound was not cleared. Gallagher eventually scored all five in the first half but to TDSC’s credit, they outscored them from the 44th minute on. The first goal was scored in stoppage time in the first half as the boys finally finished an opportunity, having seen several go by the wayside earlier. Then midway through the second half another goal was created after a nice build up. This team has skill, pace and worked hard throughout but could not match the STL squad across all 11 players. A lineup change in the second half also tightened up the defense and led to the advantage gained. A fair result and for me, a nice look at a good group of players that will positively impact their high school teams in the Fall.

U18 Boys
Columbia Pride – 1
Gallagher Elite – 2

U19 Boys
Total Demize – 1
KC Blaze – 2

U13 Girls
Mid MO United – 0
Gallagher Premier Navy – 2
With 3 points from a win and a loss, the team is positioned for a wild card spot it appears.

U16 Girls
Carrera SC – 0
WC STL Academy – 5
With their loss, the Columbia girls will not advance out of the group. Their final game on Monday will be against Mid Rivers Larsen/Blue who are the group leaders with 6 points from 2 games.

U17 Girls
SLSG IL 93/94 – 3
JB Marine Devereux – 0
A second straight shut out win for the Gallagher girls means a win or a tie will advance them to the Final. They play JB Marine Bozesky who have 4 points and need a win to advance.

U18 Girls
Columbia Pride – 0
Gallagher Navy – 8
A loss to the group leader means tomorrows game against Lou Fusz will be for pride.
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Total Demize Soccer Club Tryouts

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Total Demize SC logoTotal Demize Soccer Club (TDSC) offers a variety of club programs for players of all skill levels. The Total Demize Soccer Academy (TDSA) is the introductory stage for youth development from ages 6-8. Our TDSC League Teams provide our next level of club participation. Finally, the TDSC and College Showcase Programs provide development for and exposure to High School, Collegiate, and Professional levels of soccer in Southwest Missouri.

Tryouts for all age groups for Girls, and for Boys age groups from U6 up to U14, will be held over several days beginning June 20th. This is an opportunity to meet the coaches, players and team managers to learn more about Total Demize Soccer Club!

Program Highlights
Experienced professional coaching Staff
local, regional & national exposure
college showcase tournament play
Kansas City heartland league play
Club indoor & outdoor training facilities
Speed, agility, strength & conditioning training
International Club Model
Direct exsposure to the PDL and PASL Pro

Location AGE GROUP DATES TIMES

LCS Cooper 1 U-6, U-7, & U-8 Boys & Girls June 20 6:00p – 7:00 June 25 12 noon – 1p

LCS Cooper 1 U-9 & U10 Boys & Girls June 20 7:00p – 8:00p June 25 12 noon – 1p

LCS Cooper 1 U-11 & U12 Boys & Girls June 21 6:00p – 730p June 25 1:00p – 2:30p

LCS Cooper 1 U-13 & U14 Boys & Girls June 22 6:00p – 730p June 28 6:00p – 7:30p

LCS Cooper 1 U15 thru U18 Girls June 25 2:30p – 4:00p June 28 6:00p – 8:00p

Please visit www.demizesoccer.com or email the Director of Coaching at chris@demizesoccer.com for more information on Club levels and Club Dues.

Please arrive 30 min. before your designated Teambuilding & Tryout start time for registration!

Missouri State Cup – Day One

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

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

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

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Legends Soccer Clubs LogoTryout 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

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Clint Dempsey, US Soccer

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.

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Missouri State Cup – Boys Representing Southwest Missouri.

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Missouri 2011 state cup logoThe 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

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Kickapoo Chiefs, Fall 2010

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

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Fredy Guarin, Porto

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

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Kindra Lierz, Glendale Falcons (2014)

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

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 Player School Pos Grad

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 Emily Cline Glendale Falcons F 2011

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 Molly Brewer Glendale Falcons M 2012

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 Ashlan Fiester Glendale Falcons D 2011

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 Alix Opfer Glendale Falcons D 2012

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 Kindra Lierz Glendale Falcons GK 2014

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 Lauren Moats Nixa Eagles M 2012

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 Kristin Miller Nixa Eagles GK 2011

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 Kelsey Haist Nixa Eagles M 2011

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 Marin Gelsheimer Kickapoo Chiefs M 2011

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 Kaylee Stephens Kickapoo Chiefs D 2011

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 Keysha Burns Ozark Tigers D 2012

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 Morgan Davidson Ozark Tigers F 2013

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 McKenzi Payton Parkview Vikings D 2011

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 Kelsey Loderhose Parkview Vikings F 2011

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 Aspen Hawkins Central Bulldogs M 2014

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