Central Region Co-Player of the Year: Mariah McClain – Jefferson City
Central Region Co-Player of the Year: Kara Steiner – Jefferson City
Central Region Offensive Player of the Year: Stephanie Kirvan — Camdenton
Central Region Defensive Player of the Year: Emily Downing – Jefferson City
Central Region Goalie of the Year: Adrian Pogue – Rolla
Central Region Coach of the Year: Matt Stacey – Jefferson City
All Central Region Team
MF Kim Carter 12th Rolla
MF Olivia Cox 11th Rolla
D Emily Downing 12th Jefferson City
MF Kelsey Eckenrode 12th RockBridge
D Katie Evers 11th Jefferson City
F Kayla Hauck 11th RockBridge
F Stephanie Kirvan 12th Camdenton
MF Latea LaRue 11th Camdenton
MF Edith Lopez 12th Hickman
GK Mariah McClain 12th Jefferson City
GK Adrian Pogue 11th Rolla
MF Kara Steiner 11th Jefferson City
D Ashley Stockstill 12th Waynesville
MF Hanna Winkel 12th Lebanon
Stephanie Kirvan, Kim Carter, Ashley Stockstill and Hanna Winkel are also Southwest All-Stars this year. Congratulations to all!
Magic Soccer Tryouts
U-13 and U-14 Girls and Boys – July 13th and July 27th
U-11 and U-12 Girls and Boys – July 14th and July 28th
U-9 and U-10 Girls and Boys – July 15th and July 29th
U-7 and U-8 Girls and Boys – July 16th and July 30th
Players only need to attend one tryout session.
Tryout sessions will be held from 5:30 – 7:00pm at the Smith Glynn Callaway Field, located at 3231 S. National Ave. See below for dates for specific age groups.
Soccer Camps
Mini Camp – for players age 3 to 6
July 13th – 16th
Magic Soccer Summer Camp – for players age 7 to 15
July 27th – 30th
For more information visit www.mymagicsoccerclub.com
U16 Springfield SC – 2 U16 Columbia Pride – 0
SSC moves onto the semifinals following their shutout win over their Central region rival. Nick Kofron got the game-winner in stoppage time of the first half when he headed in a cross from near the back post. The video above shows Carthage’s Joe Curti putting away his opportunity in stoppage at the end of the game for the final margin.
Springfield will face off against the #1 seed St Louis Scott Gallagher squad in the semifinal Monday at 2:00 pm at Field #13.
U15 Lou Fusz Gold – 2 U15 Springfield SC – 1
After giving up an early goal to Lou Fusz, SSC tied the game shortly afterwards. The deciding goal came in the first two minutes of the 2nd half when the Fusz player pounded home a ball from 12 yards out. A lighting delay shortly afterwards meant the two teams had to come back after a 30 minute delay and while SSC had numerous chances, they were unable to convert, losing to the defending champions in the semifinal.
U14 Scott Gallagher Academy – 1 (OT) U14 Springfield SC – 0
A game that was scoreless in regulation almost went to PK’s until Gallagher was able to score late in the 2nd OT period for the win.
U18 Scott Gallagher – 0 (4-3 PK’s) U18 Springfield SC – 0
Following a scoreless draw through regulation and two OT periods, the U18 semifinal went to PK’s. Gallagher won when GK Kevin Corby (SLUH/Kentucky) blocked the 3rd and 5th shooter for Springfield. The photo above is from the 1st half as the crowd reacts to an early opportunity that went just wide.
Springfield SC’s pursuit of a 3rd State Championship thus ends in the semifinals. The Final will feature Scott Gallagher against the Lou Fusz squad that won the U14 and U15 titles before SSC won the U16 and U17 titles.
If you are looking for somewhere to have dinner on Monday night (June 8th), I would like to suggest the Panera Bread Company on National. The Drury University Men’s Soccer team is hosting a fundraising event from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. All you have to do is tell your cashier that you are supporting Drury University Men’s Soccer and our team will receive a percentage of your sale. There is no extra cost to you and your participation is greatly appreciated by our team.
Monday June 8th
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Panera Bread Company
500 S. National (National and Elm)
The Missouri Youth Soccer Association is pleased to announce the following changes to the State Association. Effective June 1, 2009, Jacob Griesenauer will be joining us as the Executive Director. Jacob comes to us with extensive resume. Jacob holds a Master of Science, emphasis in Sports Management from Texas A & M University, 2008 as well as Bachelor of Science, Business Administrations from University of Missouri-Columbia.
As part of our continuing strategy to foster growth and to improve our ability to provide value to our customers we would like you to also welcome Jacob into your soccer family. He will be a huge asset to the Missouri Youth Soccer Association based on his hands on experience throughout the state in with his assistance and promotion of various fundraising events and activities.
Jacob will be working from the State Office as his primary base, but will be traveling throughout the state for a variety of events from time to time, as needed and looks forward to eventually meeting everyone from the Leagues and Clubs involved with Missouri Youth Soccer.
Editor’s Note: Jacob is in Springfield this week for the State Cup. Keep an eye out for him and introduce yourself and let him know your opinions of MYSA. Be gentle.
Springfield Demize – 0 KC Brass – 6
KC came out fast, getting goals in the 1st and 4th minute before adding a 3rd midway through the first half. Three more in the second and the Brass had their second win of the season, both over the Demize, and are now 2-5-1 after getting a tie against the Des Moines Menace in the 90th minute in their previous game.
Photos later, it’s been a long weekend with State Cup already beginning as well.
The Brass will be back in town next Thursday for a game at Cooper, followed by 1st year program Rochester Thunder who will be in town on Saturday.
