Springfield SC 95/96 vs Lou Fusz Poupard, Quarterfinals
Springfield SC captures it’s third State Title with the U16 boys win today over Raytown FC Billy Goat. The U15 and U17 Boys fell in the semifinals and we’re waiting on U14 scores.
U14 Boys Semifinals
Springfield SC –
Tony Glavin Celtic –
SSC faces the #8 ranked team in the State but also a team that lost to Lou Fusz Kargacin in group play, the same team SSC defeated 2-0 on Wednesday. SSC is currently unranked in the State but that should change following this tournament.
U15 Boys Semifinals
Springfield SC 95/96 – 0
Lou Fusz Geerling – 2
SSC faces the defending State Champions and number #1 ranked team in Missouri.
U16 Boys Final CHAMPIONS!
Springfield SC 94/95 – 2
Raytown SC Billy Goat – 1
SSC got goals fro Hunter Durham (Kickapoo) and Mitch Moncada (Catholic) in today’s win. Durham was later ejected in the 2nd half on a red card offense but the team held on for the win. They came close to extending their lead while playing with 10 as Josh McCutcheon (Kickapoo) hit the upright and Dallas Moses hit the crossbar.
Raytown SC BG defeated last years 2nd place finishers SLSG Premier 4-3 in overtime, coming back from a 1-3 deficit to tie the game and get the winner in OT (it’s not golden goal in Cup, it’s a pair of 10 min periods). As one parent noted, the Final will feature two non-St Louis teams today!
U17 Boys Semifinals
Springfield SC – 4
Scott Gallagher Gold – 5
Quite a bit of offense in this match but not enough for the home boys.
No score is posted on the MYSA site but more importantly, the SSC squad is written into the semifinal slot against the Scott Gallagher Gold team today at 3:00 pm. Gallagher played to a scoreless draw against Lou Fusz Gregory team during Group play, the team beaten by SSC on Wednesday in the Quarterfinals.
UPDATE3 – schedules have been changed significantly. I’ve tried to get them all updated below.
UPDATE2 – I’ve added a press release from Springfield SC with additional background on their teams. Springfield SC press release – 2011 State Cup
UPDATE – All games Tuesday canceled due to rain and field conditions. Moved to same time Wednesday.
Emily Cline (Glendale) and Shelby Hatz (Catholic) are members of the U18 SLSG Navy squad that will play in the Final on Tuesday Wednesday. In addition, a pair of finals in U17 Girls and U19 Boys that each feature individual Springfield players (Molly Brewer and Skyler Russell) while Springfield SC has four teams (14, 15, 17, 18) in the Quarterfinals and one in a semifinal (16). Columbia Pride U18′s also reached the Quarterfinals. Schedules and updates below.
PHOTOS will be available later tonight and tomorrow for U15 Boys, U18 Boys and U19 Boys
Springfield SC 95-96
U15 Boys Quarterfinals
Springfield SC 95/96 – 2
Lou Fusz Poupard – 1
After a scoreless first half, the boys came out with some better organization and put pressure on Lou Fusz from the start. They finally broke through in the 52nd minute when Blake Weber’s shot rolled into an open net as the goalkeeper slipped coming out to it when it spun back towards the net (video below). Unfortunately some lackadaisical defending 8 min later allowed Lou Fusz to tie the score when a loose ball in the box was buried from 8 yards.
The game-winner came in stoppage time when following a cross, the ball was pushed back out to the left and the cross back in was headed by up and over the goalkeeper, falling just under the crossbar. Three minutes of defending later and the boys are now headed to the semifinals against Lou Fusz Geerling at 9am Thursday.
U16 Boys Semifinals
Springfield SC 94/95 – 1
Doran Hundelt – 0
The team got the game winner when Turner Adams scored from Mitch Moncada’s cross. It sends them through to the Finals where they will play Raytown BGFC who defeated SLSG Premier 4-3 in overtime. As one parent noted, the Final will feature two non-St Louis teams tomorrow! Game time is 9 am.
U19 Boys Final
Scott Gallagher – 4
KC Futura – 0
Played on the artificial surface at the Gallagher Complex, the home squad overran the visitors from KC who brought 12 players to STL this weekend. Adnan Gabeljic, the SLU sophomore, scored the first three, getting his 1st in the 30th min from close range. A cross from the left by Logan North (brother Mason graduated from Drury this year) was collected, a challenge shrugged off and a goal. In the second half, Matt Hutchinson’s (Drury 2014) run down the left allowed him to turn the corner. His initial square ball went through the box where it was collected by Zach Walters. The rebound of his shot fell to Adnan on the edge of the six-yard box and he poked it in. The third goal came from a breakaway as the Kings pushed forward. After that it was time for me to head to the SSC U18 match.
U18 Boys Quarterfinals
Springfield SC – 1
Scott Gallagher Premier – 2
The defending champions moved on today after coming from behind. SSC opened the scoring in the 42nd when Jordan Houseman (Parkview) got to a ball in the box sent through by Parker Maher from the left. Caught flat-footed, Houseman tipped it past the keeper and just inside the upright.
The second half belonged to Gallagher when 12 minutes in, an own goal on a set piece sent into the box allowed them to tie the score. SSC didn’t show the same verve they had in the first in taking the game to Gallagher. A slide tackle in the box led to a penalty kick in the 69th that was converted for the ultimate game-winner. Gallagher goes on to face Lou Fusz Cooper in the semifinal. Cooper is coached by Andy Cooper (Missouri State Bears) and his former teammate Brett Williams with the Bears and at Oakville High School.
Logan Ponche
U18 Boys Quarterfinals: 3:00 pm – Sportport #3
Columbia Pride – 0
Lou Fusz Cooper – 3
A pair of late goals, following a blocked penalty kick, propelled Lou Fusz to the victory today over the Pride team made up of veterans of the last two State Final 4 (Hickman 2009, Rock Bridge 2010). The PK save by Logan Ponche (Francis Howell North) gave his teammates the energy they needed to finish the match on a strong note. Ponche is a Drury Panther signee as is Derek Hoerman (Francis Howell Central), who buried a cross into the box in the final minutes of the game for the final score.
U18 Girls Final: 8:00 pm – Scott Gallagher Park
SLSG Navy – 0
SLSG Green Academy – 1
Looks like Shelby Hatz has a second State Championship ring to add to her collection for 2011. She and Emily Cline are part of the SLSG Green Academy team that won that Cup Final today. It’s the second State Cup for the Green squad, compared to three for the Navy squad, according to this article on the two teams from the Post-Dispatch.
U14 Boys Quarterfinals
Springfield SC – 2
Lou Fusz Kargacin – 0
Their third win, the second straight by shutout, sends the boys into the semifinals on Thursday against Tony Glavin Lions Celtic squad. Game time is 1:30 pm.
U17 Boys Quarterfinals
Springfield SC -
Lou Fusz Gregory –
No score is posted on the MYSA site but more importantly, the SSC squad is written into the semifinal slot against the Scott Gallagher Gold team tomorrow at 3:00 pm. Gallagher played to a scoreless draw against Lou Fusz Gregory team during Group play.
U17 Girls Final
Gallagher IL – 1
Gallagher Green – 0
Molly Brewer earns a State Championship medal as she and her teammates win again.
There are three levels of national competition in US Soccer. The highest level is the US Soccer Development Academy program, represented by the Sporting KC Juniors and the Scott Gallagher Missouri and Metro (IL) programs in metro St Louis. The second level is represented by the US Youth National Championships, including the Missouri State Cup, scheduled for early June this year in St Louis. The third level is the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup. The Missouri competition for Boys is being held this weekend in Springfield.
There are four Age Brackets (U14 to U17). Representatives from this region competing this weekend include:
U15 – Cobras 96, OPSA Inferno 95/96, Springfield SC II, Total Demize SC 95/96
U16 – Springfield SC 94-95, SSC Fury 94/95,
U17 – Vehr Factor 93/94
Vehr Factor, as the only registered team from Missouri, will automatically advance to the Regional Championships June 16-19 in South Bend, IN.
Girls Champions
U14 – St. Louis Scott Gallagher Navy 96/97
U15 – Missouri Elite ’96
U16 – None
U17 – St. Louis Scott Gallagher Red 93/94
The Presidents Cup provides an opportunity for competitive teams, who do not intend to participate in State Cup, to play in a national tournament series. Winners of the Missouri President’s Cup will advance to the Regional Presidents Cup tournament, which will be held June 16-19, 2011 in South Bend, Indiana. All Regional winners will then advance to the National Presidents Cup, which will be held July 7 – 10, 2011 at the James W. Crownie Soccer Park in Des Moines, Iowa.
Semi-finalists from the previous year’s State Cup are not allowed to participate in the subsequent year’s Presidents Cup. Also, if you win Presidents Cup, you are not allowed to participate in that year’s State Cup. So if your team goes the Presidents Cup and wins, you cannot play State Cup in June, since your team will be the Missouri representative at the Regional Presidents Cup.
The Springfield Soccer Club is excited to announce the hiring of Tim Davis. Tim comes to Springfield from Park City, UT where he was the Assistant Director of Coaching for the Park City Soccer Club. Tim has worked with all ages of the club, and has specifically been working with and improving the girls side of the club. He currently coaches the u11, u13, and u15 girls teams. Tim has also spent time as a coach with girls teams in the Utah Olympic Development Program.
“I am very excited to bring someone with Tim’s experience into our program. SSC has earned an immense reputation for developing the best and most talented players and teams in the southwest Missouri region and a person of Tim’s caliber will only help continue that tradition. Tim’s close work with the girls side of things, especially the ODP aspect, is a very positive step for SSC as well,” remarks Eric Sorlie, Director of Soccer Operations.
Tim will come into the Springfield Soccer Club as the Girls Director of Coaching, and will be involved in all aspects of the club. He will be here at the end of May and be involved in tryouts and summer camps.
“I am looking forward to joining a top notch program like the Springfield Soccer Club. I was excited by what I saw when I visited. To have the high quality of players and coaches and of course our own indoor training facility is a very exciting prospect. I am eager to get to Springfield and to get involved with the players and coaches,” from Tim Davis.
Caught the opening match today in the U14 Girls group, featuring a pair of local squads. The first outdoor game of the season, both coaches were subbing regularly to keep the team fresh.
Springfield SC won 3-1, taking the lead in the 2nd half when a cross into the box was picked up on the far side. Olivia cut across the face of the goal before getting her shot off from outside the six yard box. Missouri Elite came back with some nice ball movement down the right before getting an open net goal after a square ball pulled the keeper out. SSC got the game winner when they pushed numbers into the box again where Abbie (?) buried a loose ball inside the six yard box. The final goal came on a breakaway and shot that got past the keeper.
Pictures for this game and the first half of the U14 Boys game between Springfield SC 96/97 1 against Edmonds Black are available on my photo site and Facebook.
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Joe Curti (Carthage) and Jackson Patillo (Willard) have committed to attend Richmond, The American International University of London. at the Leeds England campus and will play Soccer for The International Academic and Soccer Academy (IASA). Joe and Jackson are teammates on Springfield SC as well as the Missouri State ODP program.
The opportunity to move to the UK and play year round came as a result of their ODP activities. Curti and Patillo played in front of RIASA Director of Coaching Mark Ellis against two English Professional Academy Teams when the 93 Missouri ODP squad traveled to the UK in the Summer of 2010. The boys won their game against 2nd Division Marcambe’s Academy 3-2 in a game played at Blackburn Rovers Academy Grounds. The ODP Coach, John Roeslein, is pictured in the signing photos (suit and tie).
Jackson Patillo, Willard (2011) signing with IASA
During the trip all the players were able to visit the RIASA Stadium, Training Grounds and visited with Vice President of Richmond “The American International” University in London – Mark Kopenski. Mr. Kopenski introduced the partnership between Richmond and IASA. Also on hand was David Baldwin the IASA CEO.
Joe finishes his carear at Carthage as the all time leader in assists, points, and is tied for most goals. He was a 4 year starter and he has his honors listed in his player profile that I’ve attached. Jackson will be working on an International Business degree and included in his curriculum at RIASA he can graduate with a UEFA Soccer Coaching License.
RIASA players will play a full year round schedule against many of England’s Professional Academy Teams. The team will also play in one of the English Men’s Leagues which can help them qualify for the FA Cup. All RIASA players will receive a student work permit. This will allow some of the very best in the Academy, to move on to some of the professional ranks in England. One this semester at RIASA has signed a pro contract with Carlisle a 1 division team.
The IASA/Richmond Program
The International Academic and Soccer Academy allows students the best of both worlds: a top quality academic program while living and playing in a true soccer culture. The UK is a natural fit for the North American and international soccer players, both culturally and for exposure to the best league in the world. It may provide an exit route into the professional game, for students, as they will be continually showcased against top professional academies. US college soccer provides a very limited experience and developmental opportunity for students to reach their true potential. NCAA and NAIA rules restrict the playing season and times players can play, be coached, and develop their game. At The International Academic and Soccer Academy, IASA/Richmond students can fully develop their playing potential and still receive a top quality professional education.
Campus in Leeds, UK
The IASA site is located in the Metropolitan Area of West Yorkshire near the major cities of Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, and Sheffield and is considered one of the top university areas in all of the UK with over 100,000 students calling the area home. Leeds lies halfway on the train route between London and Edinburgh, Scotland. Leeds and the metro region have well over a million inhabitants and is a thriving cultural destination. Leeds is a city rich in culture, architecture and attractions and is consistently ranked by popular culture magazines as one of the UK’s favorite cities. Leeds is packed with museums, shopping centers, restaurants and a busy night life, which combine to enhance the students’ university experience and make for a perfect setting for university study and world class soccer.
I had an opportunity to chat with Jack Jewsbury, KC Wizards and Kickapoo Chiefs (’99) earlier this week when he was in town for a Youth Clinic sponsored by Mediacom and Lake Country Soccer. The photo of him with Chad Jaeger, who played for Drury in the mid 90′s and now coaches here with Springfield SC, came after a conversation with the two. Chad noted he remembers Jack when he was coaching youth soccer in the early 90′s and Jack only came up to Chad’s lower chest. Now Jack has returned to coach the youth as well. The circle remains unbroken. Enjoy.
Bailey Pesek and Taylor Stamper at Arrowhead Stadium
A pair of Nixa Lady Eagles were fortunate enough to attend the recent Manchester United game against the KC Wizards last Sunday. They share a picture of their visit and thoughts on the soccer adventure.
Bailey says: Having the opportunity to see Manchester United play in the United States doesn’t happen every day. When my father told me he had tickets to the match with the Wizards, I was soooo happy. It was exciting to actually watch the big names like Giggs, Berbatov, Scholes and to see how European clubs begin their warm-ups to their field positioning and how different they are from American soccer. I certainly learned some things. I hope to see more events like this no doubt !
Taylor says: I went to the Kansas City Wizards vs Manchester United soccer game with my family & friends and we had a great time! The new Arrowhead Stadium was awesome and this was the first event to be held in the new stadium, and there were over 52,000 people there for the game!! It was cool to see the players from Man U and I had a great time watching the game. This is the 2nd professional soccer game that I have went to and I hope I can go to more!!
The photo was taken on 7-25-2010 during the Manchester United vs KC Wizards match in KC at Arrowhead stadium. It is one of 4 matches of Manchester United’s North American tour. Manchester United is a Premier English football club from Manchester England. Bailey Pesek ( Missouri Elite FC ) on left and Taylor Stamper ( Springfield Soccer Club ) on right are both members of Nixa HS Soccer.
On a related note, at least one British paper is impressed with the soccer spirit they found in the Midwest. Check out Wizards left us spellbound in Kansas City in the Daily Mail.
SLU Billikens Ian Newport, Ryan Moses, Devon Newport
Current SLU Billikens, Ryan Moses and Devon Newport, have advanced to the Semifinals at the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regionals. Their U19 team went undefeated in group play and are facing the KC Wizard Juniors today.
Moses (Kickapoo Chiefs) and Newport (Glendale Falcons) both previously played for Springfield SC, earning State Championship titles at U16 and U17. Their new team is a result of recommendations by their college coach to allow for additional playing time with three of their Billiken teammates who are also part of the team.
UPDATE – the Gallagher boys fell to the KC Wizards 0-1 on a 28th minute goal scored by Ethan Bauer for the KC Wizard Juniors who advance to the Regional final where they will face the Columbus Crew Juniors Wednesday at 8am.
Another great crowd came out this morning for the USA vs Slovenia Group C match. After drawing a standing-room only crowd last Saturday for the game against England, today’s match was counted at 92 and it was as lively as the last one. With a wide range of fans, from the new American Outlaws US fan group (pictured) to the three largest club programs in the area, including Springfield SC, Total Demize SC and the newly renamed Legends (formerly FC Springfield). Nice seeing the whole community in one place supporting the game.
Look for a report in the News-Leader tomorrow as well, they had a reporter and a photographer on-site to document the great soccer community we have here in the Ozarks.
