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Kickapoo Chiefs Send Nine To College Soccer Ranks

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Kickapoo 2009 Soccer Signings

The Kickapoo Chiefs hosted a signing ceremony for their Class of 2009 who will continue their soccer careers in the Fall. Pictured from left to right:
Matt Eubanks and Lane Chapman, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Norseman (NJCAA); Chris “Tommy” Tombridge, Northwestern University Wildcats (D1); Tyler Bennett, Oglethorpe University Petrels (D2); Caleb Collier, Missouri S&T Miners (D2); Abby Anderson, Central Methodist University Eagles (NAIA) ; Ryan Moses, St Louis University Billikens (D1); Trevor Pedigo, Crowder College Roughriders (NJCAA)

PDL Soccer: Des Moines Menace Shut Out Springfield Demize

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Springfield Demize – 0
Des Moines Menace – 2
It was a close, tightly fought game last night that turned on a single goal in the 26th minute when the Menace were able to intercept an outlet pass and counter-attack quickly, with x slotting his shot past the goal keeper from inside the box. The final goal was scored in stoppage time as the Menace got a late corner kick with y scoring on a header from the far side, sending his shot back to the opposite side.


Des Moines Menace visit Springfield Demize from oleolson on Vimeo.

The Demize will wrap up their season with the 16 hour bus ride to Thunder Bay, Canada for a pair of games next weekend. They’ll be battling a team hoping to sweep their final four games to gain home-field advantage in the Conference playoffs. The Menace are trying to hold on for the second spot with games at St Louis Wednesday and hosting their primary rival, Rapids U23, next Saturday.

I’ll be back with video later today.

PDL: Springfield Demize Open Season Tonight Against Rapids U23

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Springfield DemizeThe first home game will feature the Rapids U-23 squad, a PDL team based in Boulder CO.

The game is being played at the Cooper Soccer Complex, field 1 and tickets are $5, children under 6 are free. Game time is 7:30 pm and the forecast looks good.

The team is an international squad with professional aspirations. Games can match the quality of the Division 1 games we enjoy during the Fall and the team includes a good mix of local boys as well. I’m especially looking forward to cheering for Chris Murphy (Glendale 2004/Central Arkansas), Danny Curro (Nixa 2007/Avila University) and several recent graduates including Robbie Curtis (Ozark 2008/Lincoln Memorial) and Kyler Temple (Kickapoo 2008/Drury) along with Erik and Lane Chapman (Northeast Oklahoma and Kickapoo respectively). In addition, Eduardo Conde and Brett Thomas (2007 leading scorer) return.

The PDL is part of the United Soccer League and is equivalent to Single A baseball in that there are three more tiers to make it to the Majors, or Major League Soccer in particular. Unlike baseball, soccer is an equal opportunity employer and our local boys are competing in a national tournament known as the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The U.S. Open Cup, which is recognized as U.S. Soccer’s National Championship, is an annual competition open to all amateur and professional soccer teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. The tournament has crowned a champion for 93 consecutive years dating back to 1914. Like Golf’s US Open, there are regional qualifying games that can lead to an amateur team like our boys competing at the highest levels.

Eight teams will participate from the PDL, where 60 teams are eligible to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup. The top two teams from the Central Conference, which includes the Demize, will advance. Tonight’s game is opening night of the qualifying round and our boys will play their four games between now and May 26th identify if they will be one of the two Central Conference squads that will advance from the Professional Development League (PDL).

This one means something folks. Come cheer them on!
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