O'MARA, SMITH LEAD UMSL MEN'S SOCCER TO FIRST GLVC WIN OVER KENTUCKY WESLEYAN

O'MARA, SMITH LEAD UMSL MEN'S SOCCER TO FIRST GLVC WIN OVER KENTUCKY WESLEYAN

ST. LOUIS, MO., September 26, 2008 – Freshman Johnny O'Mara and senior Jared Smith each recorded goals to help the University of Missouri-St. Louis men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over visiting Kentucky Wesleyan Friday night in Great Lakes Valley Conference action.

It was the first league win of the season for the Tritons, who improved to 5-3-1 overall, including 1-3 in the GLVC. Kentucky Wesleyan drops to 0-8 on the year, including 0-7 in the conference.

O'Mara put the Tritons up 1-0 in the 39^th minute with his third goal of the season on a one-timer off a cross from senior Colin Huber.

Smith then added an insurance goal in the 65^th minute, firing from five yards out on the right side on a cross from junior Blair Spencer. It was Smith's fourth goal of the season.

The Tritons finished the contest with 13 shots, while allowing just four by the Panthers. UMSL landed seven shots on goal, while Kentucky Wesleyan placed two on target. Senior Mike Bober played all 90 minutes in the keeper spot, recording two saves.

UMSL is back in action on Sunday afternoon, hosting Bellarmine in a 2:30 p.m. contest.

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From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center -- September 22, 2008

U.S. WNT SETS WIN RECORD FOR CALENDAR YEAR WITH 2-0 VICTORY
AGAINST IRELAND IN THIRD MATCH OF ACHIEVE YOUR GOLD TOUR;
U.S. FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAM ROSTER NAMED FOR UPCOMING FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP

U.S. DEFEATS IRELAND FOR RECORD 29TH WIN OF 2008: The U.S. Women's National Team swept its three-game series against Ireland with a 2-0 win on a beautiful night at Toyota Park in the third match of the Achieve Your Gold Tour. With the victory, the U.S. women set a record for wins in a calendar year, picking up their 29th victory of 2008 to move to 29-1-1. The U.S. team won 28 games in 2004 while losing two and tying four. To add to the record-breaking night, defender Kate Markgraf scored her first-ever international goal in her 193rd cap as she pounded home a penalty kick in the 31st minute. The U.S. women will now take a break during the end of September and the month of October before hitting the field again in November for the next matches on the Achieve Your Gold Tour. The dates and venues for the remaining seven games of the tour will be announced in the near future.

U.S. WNT Achieve Your Gold Tour

Date	Opponent	Result	U.S. Goal Scorer(s)
Sept. 13	Ireland	2-0 W	Kai, O'Reilly
Sept. 17	Ireland	1-0 W	Kai
Sept. 20	Ireland	2-0 W	Chalupny, Markgraf

U.S. FUTSAL TEAM NAMES ROSTER AHEAD OF 2008 FIFA FUTSAL WORLD CUP: U.S. Futsal National Team head Coach Keith Tozer has named a squad of 14 players for the upcoming FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil. The U.S. has been drawn into Group B of the tournament, and kicks off its campaign on Sept. 30 against Paraguay. The U.S. also faces Italy on Oct. 2 and Thailand on Oct. 4, before rounding out group play on Oct. 6 against Portugal. Of the 14 players named to the FIFA World Cup squad, 11 took part in June's CONCACAF Futsal Championship, where the U.S. finished third. The team will travel to Brazil on Sept. 24, stationing itself in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the tournament's opening. The U.S. will train in the city and play a friendly with current World champions Spain on Sept. 28.

U.S. Futsal National Team Roster
GOALKEEPERS (2): Jeff Richey (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Nick Vorberg (Grants Pass, Ore.);
DEFENDERS (2): Joe Hammes (Cedarburg, Wis.), Pat Morris (Philadelphia, Pa.);
MIDFIELDERS (6): Denison Cabral (Florianopolis, Brazil), Andrew Jacobsen (Palo Alto, Calif.), Ptah Myers (Columbus, Ohio), Sandre Naumoski (Philadelphia, Pa.), Andy Rosenband (Hammond, Ind.), Matthew Stewart (El Paso, Texas);
FORWARDS (4): Mike Apple (Akron, Ohio), Jamar Beasley (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Chile Farias (Los Angeles, Calif.), Brett Wiesner (Brookfield, Wis.).

U.S. Futsal National Team World Cup Schedule

Date	Opponent	City	Time (ET)
Sept. 30	Paraguay	Rio de Janeiro	11:30 a.m.
Oct. 2	Italy	Rio de Janeiro	11:30 a.m.
Oct. 4	Thailand	Rio de Janeiro	9:30 a.m.
Oct. 6	Portugal	Rio de Janeiro	9:30 a.m.

TICKETS FOR UPCOMING MNT QUALIFIERS NOW AVAILABLE: Tickets are now available for the U.S. Men's National Team's two upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Cuba on Oct. 11 and Guatemala on Nov. 19. Kickoff against Cuba at RFK Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN Classic and Galavision. Fans can also follow along live on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker. Tickets ranging in price levels from $28 to $95 are available online at ussoccer.com, through all Washington-Baltimore Ticketmaster outlets (including Macy's stores), and by phone (Washington 202-397-SEAT (7328); Baltimore 410-547-SEAT (7328); Northern Virginia 703-573-SEAT (7328); out of state 1-800-551-SEAT (7328). Groups of 20 or more can obtain a group order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290. Against Guatemala at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo., kickoff for the team's last semifinal round qualifier is set for 6 p.m. MT, and the game will be televised live on ESPN2 and Galavision. Tickets ranging in price levels from $30 to $95 are now available online at ussoccer.com, by phone at 866-461-6556, at all Dick's Sporting Goods locations in Colorado, and at the Dick's Sporting Goods Park ticket office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Groups of 20 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290. Visa® is the preferred card of U.S. Soccer.

U.S. MNT Semifinal Round Qualifying Schedule

Date	Opponent	Result / Time	U.S. Goal Scorer(s) / TV
Aug. 20	@ Guatemala	1-0 W	Bocanegra
Sept. 6	@ Cuba	1-0 W	Dempsey
Sept. 10	vs. Trinidad & Tobago	3-0 W	Bradley, Dempsey, Ching
Oct. 11	vs. Cuba	7 p.m. ET	Live on ESPN Classic, Galavision
Oct. 15	@ Trinidad & Tobago	8 p.m. ET	Live on ESPN Networks, Galavision
Nov. 19	vs. Guatemala	6 p.m. MT	Live on ESPN2, Galavision

U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS ALLOCATED TO WPS CLUBS: Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) announced the allocations of the 21 U.S. Women's National Team pool players, including 15 Olympic gold medalists, to its seven franchises Tuesday, Sept. 16, during an event at the Sports Museum of America in downtown Manhattan. The announcement was hosted by NBA All-Star and WPS part-owner Steve Nash and presided over by WPS Commissioner Tonya Antonucci. Each of the seven teams set to begin play in WPS for the 2009 season were allocated three players apiece.

San Francisco Bay Area: Nicole Barnhart, Rachel Buehler, Leslie Osborne
Boston Breakers: Kristine Lilly, Angela Hucles, Heather Mitts
Chicago Red Stars: Carli Lloyd, Kate Markgraf, Lindsay Tarpley
Los Angeles: Shannon Boxx, Stephanie Cox, Aly Wagner
Sky Blue FC: Heather O'Reilly, Christie Rampone, Natasha Kai
St. Louis: Lori Chalupny, Hope Solo, Tina Ellertson
Washington Freedom: Ali Krieger, Abby Wambach, Cat Whitehill

– U.S. YOUTH NATIONAL TEAMS UPDATE –

U.S. U-20 WNT KICKS OFF CAMP IN SUNRISE, FLA.: The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team has kicked off a week-long camp in Sunrise, Fla., their first of two domestic camps prior to the 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup. Head coach Tony DiCicco has brought 21 players to Sunrise to train from Sept. 21-28, and will make his final World Cup roster selections following the camp. The players will return in time for their collegiate games scheduled on Sunday, Sept. 28, if applicable. The U.S. has been drawn into Group B of the 2008 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile alongside France, Argentina and China. The team will open against France on November 19 before facing Argentina on November 22, with both games taking place at the Estadio Nelson Oyarzun in Chillan. The U.S. will then travel to Estadio German Becker in Temuco to conclude group play against China.

U.S. U-20 WNT Training Camp Roster
GOALKEEPERS (4): Bianca Henninger (Santa Clara), Chantel Jones (Virginia), Alyssa Naeher (Penn State), Cat Parkhill (Minnesota)
DEFENDERS (5): Kaley Fountain (Wake Forest), Lauren Fowlkes (Notre Dame), Liz Harkin (Arizona State), Nikki Marshall (Colorado), Elli Reed (Portland)
MIDFIELDERS (4): Becky Edwards (Florida State), Meghan Klingenberg (North Carolina), Christine Nairn (Maryland), Ingrid Wells (Georgetown)
FORWARDS (8): Kiersten Dallstream (Washington State), Gina DiMartino (Boston College), Michelle Enyeart (Portland), Sydney Leroux (UCLA), Alyssa Mautz (Texas A&M), Jessica McDonald (Glendale, Ariz.), Alex Morgan (California), Nikki Washington (North Carolina)

CREDENTIAL PROCESS OPEN FOR 2008 FIFA U-20 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP: Media wishing to apply for credentials for the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Chile can register at the FIFA Media Channel: http://mediachannel.extranets.fifa.com/RegProc.aspx. The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup will take place from Nov. 19 to Dec. 7 in Chile. The U.S. has been drawn into Group B of the tournament, along with Argentina, China and France.

U.S. U-17 MNT PICKS UP PAIR OF WINS OVER NOMADS SC IN EXHIBITION TOUR: The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team continued its Development Academy Exhibition Tour with a pair of victories over Nomads SC in San Diego, Calif. The split squad defeated the U-15/16 Nomads, 3-1, and the U-17/18 Nomads, 5-3, in a doubleheader on Saturday evening. Dustin Corea's brace in the first match marked his first goals since joining the Under-17 Residency Program in August, and set the tone for 3-1 win. John Agudelo rounded out the scoring for the U.S. In the second game, a high-scoring affair at Kinsell Field, Jack McInerney and Luis Gil each scored a pair of goals, with Alfred Koroma adding one for the 5-3 final.

U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team Exhibition Tour Results

Date	Opponent	Result	U.S. Goal Scorer(s)
Sept. 13	U-15/16 Chivas USA	2-0 W	Pineda, Renken
Sept. 13	U-17/18 Chivas USA	3-3 T	McInerney (2), Gil
Sept. 20	U-15/16 Nomads	3-1 W	Corea (2), Agudelo
Sept. 20	U-17/18 Nomads	5-3 W	McInerney (2), Gil (2), Koroma

– AROUND THE SOCCER NATION –

DATES, LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR US CLUB SOCCER 2009 NATIONAL CUP VIII REGIONALS: The 2009 National Cup VIII Finals for US Club Soccer teams will run from May through July for the nine different regions, with regions H and B holding separate weekends for the Boys' and Girls' tournaments. The application process will being in November, and information about the 2009 National Cup VIII Finals will be announced in the near future. More information, including specific dates and locations for all regions, is available at the 2009 National Cup VIII Web page at http://www.usclubsoccer.org.

NATIONAL SOCCER HALL OF FAME TO HOST 'MOOCH' MYERNICK MEMORIAL JAMBOREE: The National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, N.Y., will host a jamboree Sept. 27-28 in honor of former U.S. Men's Olympic Team head coach and U.S. Men's National Team assistant coach Glenn "Mooch" Myernick. The Glenn "Mooch" Myernick Memorial Middle School Soccer Jamboree will feature boys and girls middle school soccer matches, as well as an appearance by U.S. Women's National Team forward Abby Wambach and various workshops. "Our goal was to create an event that was more than just soccer, but, in a tribute to Glenn, reflected the importance of putting soccer into a life perspective," said Hall of Fame President Steve Baumann. "We have done that through the educational programming and through Abby's presentation to the players. They will be receiving a message about healthy living and the values Glenn so fervently believed in – dedication to goals, hard work, making what you are doing fun, and in being modest about your accomplishments."

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PEAK PERFORMER: U.S. MNT stalwart Landon Donovan was apparently tired of losing, and on Saturday, Sept. 20, he put his foot down, so to speak. Donovan scored a hat-trick and dished out an assist in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 5-2 victory against D.C. United. The victory ended a 12-game winless streak and was the first victory for the Galaxy under head coach Bruce Arena.

MARQUEE MATCHUP: The CONCACAF Champions League is back in action this week with two MLS and two USL clubs participating. In Group A, D.C. United takes on Honduran club CD Marathon on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. MT. Meanwhile, in Group B, Houston Dynamo travels to face San Francisco FC at 7 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Panama City, Panama. USL club Impact de Montreal hosts Mexican club Atlante FC at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Group C action. In Group D, the USL's Puerto Rico Islanders host Mexican champions Santos Laguna at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 23. All four matches will be broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel, check local listings for broadcast times.

SOCCER SHOCKER: It only took 193 games, but finally Kate Markgraf can count "goalscorer" among her list of many achievements with the WNT. Markgraf calmly dispatched a penalty kick during the U.S.' 2-0 victory over Ireland in the second game of the Achieve Your Gold Tour, 15,278 minutes into her national team career. "For the past 10 years, any time we've had a penalty opportunity that wasn't in a major tournament they've tried to get me to take one," said Markgraf. "Today I finally caved." Despite her newfound nose for goal, don't expect Markgraf to be starting at forward when the Tour resumes in November...

QUOTABLE: "I'm so happy for her. I coached her in Sweden with our club team and she scored a goal on a corner, but I'm so proud and happy to be a part of this, because it is her first international goal and she's been playing forever and ever."
-- U.S. WNT head coach Pia Sundhage on Kate Markgraf scoring her first international goal on Saturday, Sept. 20, in the 2-0 win against Ireland.

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U.S. Women Set Record Wins in a Calendar Year at 29 With 2-0 Victory Against Ireland at Toyota Park

 

• Markgraf Scores First Goal of International Career in 193rd Game
• U.S. Women Sweep Three-Game Series Against Ireland, Move to 29-1-1 in 2008
• Achieve Your Gold Tour Will Resume in November

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2008) – The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team swept its three-game series against Ireland with a 2-0 win on a beautiful night at Toyota Park in the third match of the Achieve Your Gold Tour.

The match was highly significant for two reasons. First, the U.S. women set a record for wins in a calendar year, picking up their 29th victory of 2008 to move to 29-1-1. The U.S. team won 28 games in 2004 while losing two and tying four.

Perhaps even more remarkable was defender Kate Markgraf scoring her first-ever international goal in her 193rd cap as she pounded home a penalty kick in the 31st minute.

Markgraf, who long ago set the U.S. record for most games without scoring, needed a bit of prodding from her teammates to run from midfield into the penalty box to take the kick, but coolly smacked her shot into the lower left corner past Ireland goalkeeper Emma Byrne to break her 192-game scoreless streak.

U.S. head coach Sundhage, the architect of the 29 wins this year and thus far the best-ever yearly winning percentage at .951, started Lindsay Tarpley at the withdrawn forward position, underneath Natasha Kai, and the moved paid off with the USA's first goal of the night.

It came in the 19th minute when Carli Lloyd slipped a short pass into the penalty box for Tarpley, who spun a one-touch right into the path of Lori Chalupny. The U.S. left back was making a darting run behind the defense and settled the ball well. She then slipped it under Irish goalkeeper Emma Byrne from 10 yards out to give the Americans the lead.

"I think the game went well," said U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage. "We knocked it around in the first half and the first goal from Lori Chalupny was excellent. I think they had a lot of fun out there and that's the most important thing. We got two goals from defenders and that's pretty great. That means we have many goal scorers and that's important."

In the 30th minute, Kai got a hold of a ball in the penalty box and was taken down as she tried to turn and bust through. Referee Jennifer Bennett immediately pointed to the spot, setting the stage for a piece of WNT history.

"I have 192 games with the National Team and scored no goals," said Markgraf. "For the past 10 years, any time we've had a penalty opportunity that wasn't in a major tournament they've tried to get me to take one. Today I finally caved and said 'okay, I'll take one today.' Some of it had to do with being here in Chicago (where she will be playing in the WPS for the Red Stars), but I also had to get rid of the pressure! Natasha Kai probably put the most pressure on me. She would always say 'I'm getting you a PK!'"

Markgraf debuted for the USA in 1997 and had played 15,278 minutes in a National Team jersey before she coolly slotted home her penalty kick. Her 193rd cap moved her past Brandi Chastain into sole possession of seventh place on the USA's all-time caps list.

"I'm so happy for her," said Sundhage of Markgraf. "I coached her in Sweden with our club team and she scored a goal on a corner, but I'm so proud and happy to be a part of this, because it is her first goal and she's been playing forever and ever."

The Americans dominated the game on the smooth pitch at Toyota Park, racking up 21 shots to Ireland's two and forcing Bryne into five saves. Ireland managed just one shot on goal.

Before the match, midfielder Shannon Boxx was honored for earning her 100th cap during the quarterfinal match at the 2008 Olympics. As is tradition, Boxx captained the U.S. team, her first time wearing the armband. It was also her 100th career start for the USA in her 105th career match.

The U.S. women will now take a break during the end of September and the month of October before hitting the field again in November for the next matches on the Achieve Your Gold Tour. The dates and venues for the remaining seven games of the tour will be announced in the near future. 

U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM GAME REPORT

Match-up: USA vs. Ireland
Competition: International Friendly – Achieve Your Gold Tour
Venue: Toyota Park; Bridgeview, Ill.
Date: September 20, 2008; Kickoff – 7 p.m. ET
Attendance: 5,390
Weather: Clear, warm, breezy – 79 degrees

Scoring Summary:
           1    2    F
USA   2    0    2
IRL    0     0    0

USA – Lori Chalupny (Lindsay Tarpley)      19th minute.
USA – Kate Markgraf (penalty kick)              31.

Lineups:
USA: 1-Hope Solo (18-Nicole Barnhart, 46); 17-Lori Chalupny, 3-Christie Rampone (4-Rachel Buehler, 46), 15-Kate Markgraf, 2-Heather Mitts (14-Stephanie Cox, 46); 16-Angela Hucles (10-Aly Wagner, 46), 7-Shannon Boxx – Capt., 11-Carli Lloyd, 9-Heather O'Reilly, 5-Lindsay Tarpley, 6-Natasha Kai (21-Kacey White, 63).
Subs not used: 22-Briana Scurry.
Head Coach: Pia Sundhage

IRL: 1-Emma Byrne; 5-Yvonne Tracy, 4-Niamh Fahey, 3-Alisha Moran (12-Sharon Boyle, 90), 13-Ciara McCormack (14-Jemma Connor, 46); 7-Ciara Grant, 6-Sonya Hughes (2-Meabh De Burca, 46), 17-Mary McDonnell, 8-Aine O'Gorman; 10-Michele O'Brien, 11-Stefanie Curtis (18-Denise Thomas, 60).
Subs not used: 9-Katie Taylor, 15-Susan Byrne, 16-Lynn Bradley.
Head Coach: Noel King

Statistical Summary: USA / IRL
Shots: 21 / 2
Shots on Goal: 7 / 1
Saves: 1 / 5
Corner Kicks: 8 / 1
Fouls: 4 / 14
Offside: 5 / 0

Misconduct Summary:
none

Officials:
Referee: Jennifer Bennett (USA)
Assistant Referee 1: Stephanie Toth (USA)
Assistant Referee 2: Veronica Hefner (USA)
Fourth Official: Margaret Domka (USA)

Sierra Mist Woman of the Match: Kate Markgraf  

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SPENCER'S GOAL IN FIRST OT GIVES UMSL MEN'S SOCCER WIN AT ILLINOIS-SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD, ILL., September 17, 2008 - Junior Blair Spencer scored on a
header in the final minute of the first overtime, helping the University of
Missouri-St. Louis men's soccer team to a 1-0 victory at
Illinois-Springfield Wednesday night in non-conference action.

Spencer, who recorded his team-best fifth goal of the season, was assisted
by senior Dan Muesenfechter.

The Tritons improve to 4-2-1 with the victory, while UIS falls to 3-2.

UMSL fired 14 shots, landing five on goal with Spencer taking a team-high
four shots. The Tritons defense allowed eight shots by the Prairie Stars,
but didn't give up a shot on goal.

Senior Mike Bober played all 105 minutes in the keeper position.

UMSL returns to action Sunday at Southern Indiana in a conference contest at
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WPS Allocation Results & Reaction

 

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Fw: Hengel Scores Twice to Lead Washington University Men’s Soccer to 2-0 Win Over Denison University; Win is Third in a Row for the Bears

Clayton, Mo., September 13, 2008 – Junior John Hengel scored a pair of goals to lead the Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team to a 2-0 victory over Denison University as a part of the Washington University/Fontbonne University Classic at Gay Field in Clayton, Mo., on Saturday night. Senior Pierre Hoppenot assisted Hengel's first goal, which came just 10:07 into the game. Hoppenot streaked down the field and made a pass to Hengel inside of the box, which he handled and then sidestepped Denison goalkeeper Kevin Donahue to send the shot into the net. Hengel scored again three minutes into the second half when a WU player was taken down inside of the box, resulting in a penalty kick that Hengel hammered home. Washington University controlled most of the game on the offensive end, holding an 18-6 advantage in shots and 13-5 in shots on goal. WU junior goalkeeper John Smelcer started in goal and picked up the win in 80 scoreless minutes of play. Smelcer made three saves and senior Ryan Kruse made a pair of saves in his 10 minutes in net. The win is the Bears' third in a row, and the team's third-straight shutout.  Washington University is now 4-0-0 all-time against the Denison Big Red. It was the second night in a row a player for Washington U. scored two goals in a game, as sophomore Harry Beddo accomplished the same feat in the Red and Green's 3-0 win over Southwestern on Friday night at Francis Field. Washington University (4-2) returns to action on Thursday, Sept. 18, when the team will return to Gay Field in Clayton, Mo., to take on Fontbonne University. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

Beddo Leads Washington University Men’s Soccer Past Southwestern, 3-0

St. Louis, Mo., September 12, 2008 – Sophomore Harry Beddo, Oak Hill, Va. (Thomas Jefferson) scored two goals and junior Nat Zenner, Evanston, Ill. (Evanston Township) added another as the Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team posted a 3-0 win over Southwestern University on Friday night at the 2008 WU/Fontbonne Classic on Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo. Beddo gave the Bears a 1-0 lead at 23:02 when he took a cross from freshman Zach Hendrickson, Northridge, Calif. (Chaminade College Prep) and headed home his first goal of the season. Junior goalkeeper John Smelcer, St. Louis, Mo. (CBC) kept the score the same in the 34th minute when he made a diving save off a shot from Southwestern's David Lazono. The save for Smelcer was his first of the season in the opening half of play, as Washington U. has given up just one first-half goal in five games played. Beddo scored his second goal of the game off a rebound in the 58th minute to push the lead to 2-0. The goal for Beddo was the 11th of his career. Zenner scored an insurance goal at 59:10 as he drilled a free kick from 30 yards out past Southwestern goalkeeper Ryan Tasin to push the lead to 3-0. Smelcer played 70 minutes in the net making one save to pick up his 30th-career victory. Senior Ryan Kruse, Rockford, Ill. (Guilford) saw action in the final 20 minutes, making one save. Head coach Joe Clarke also picked up his 130th career victory at Washington University in the win. Washington U. outshot Southwestern 11-7, and had a 7-2 advantage on corner kicks. Washington University (3-2) returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m., against Denison University in the 2008 WU/Fontbonne Classic. The game will be played on Gay Field at Clayton High School in Clayton, Mo. Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

MEN'S SOCCER FALLS TO DRURY IN CONFERENCE OPENER

ST. LOUIS, MO., September 12, 2008 – Despite out shooting its opponent 13-6, the University of Missouri-St. Louis men's soccer team lost a 2-1 decision to Drury Friday night in the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener for both teams at Don Dallas Field. The Panthers scored twice in the first 20 minutes and never looked back en route to the victory. The loss drops UMSL to 3-1-1 on the season, while Drury improved to 3-0. Senior Colin Huber put UMSL on the board with his third goal of the season in the 37th minute on a rebound off the Panther's goalie, but the Tritons were unable to find the back of the net in the rest of the game. The Tritons landed seven shots on goal in the game, compared to five by the Panthers. Huber and freshman Johnny O'Mara paced the Tritons with two shots each. Senior Mike Bober played all 90 minutes in goal, recording three saves. UMSL returns to action Sunday, traveling to Rockhurst in another GLVC contest at 2:30 p.m. ----------------------------------------- Mary Ann Mitchell Director of Sports Information University of Missouri-St. Louis 225 Mark Twain Building St. Louis, MO 63121 Phone: 314-516-5660 Fax: 314-516-5635 E-mail: tierneym@umsl.edu

SIUE Men's Soccer

Cougars Down Wright State

DAYTON, OHIO - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville scored three unanswered goals Friday night and defeated Wright State 3-1 in men's college soccer action.

The Cougars evened their record to 2-2 with the road victory. SIUE heads to IUPU-Ft. Wayne Sunday for a 12:30 p.m. ET matchup with the Mastodons.

"We talk about playing a complete 90 minutes," said SIUE coach Kevin Kalish. "It was close to a complete game."

Kalish said a number of players stepped up against Wright State, now 1-5. Both Chris Anzalone and Nash Maduekwe scored their first collegiate goals. Benny Jeffery scored an unassisted goal at 83:20 to put the Cougars ahead by two goals.

SIUE, which outshot Wright State 11-9, didn't start well against the Raiders. Braden Fleak scored his third goal of the season at 11:18 off an assist from Jabari Velinor.

Anzalone tied the game at 37:28 on a header from the far post on a pass from Bob Ridder. Maduekwe's goal was a heads-up play at 55:28 when Jeffery had a shot saved by Raiders goalkeeper Aaron Ritter. Maduekwe was there for the follow up.

"Nash came off the bench and gave us a spark," said Kalish.
Nick Collico earned the win in goal. He collected five saves for the Cougars.
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Soccer Box Score (Final)

SIU Edwardsville Men's Soccer

SIU Edwardsville vs Wright State (Sep 12, 2008 at Dayton, Ohio)

SIU Edwardsville (2-2-0) vs. Goals by period 1 2 Tot

Wright State (1-5-0) -------------------------------

Date: Sep 12, 2008 Attendance: 143 SIU Edwardsville.... 1 2 - 3

Weather: 73 degrees, Light Rain, 6 mph from SW Wright State........ 1 0 - 1

SIU Edwardsville Wright State

Pos ## Player Sh SOG G A Pos ## Player Sh SOG G A

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GK 30 COLLICO, Nick....... - - - - GK 18 RITTER, Aaron....... - - - -

M 5 WEIR, Tim........... - - - - M 7 MILOSEVIC, Milovan.. - - - -

B 6 HENSLER, Myles...... - - - - D 11 THOMPSON, Zach...... - - - -

M 7 GROARK, Brian....... 1 1 - - F 12 GROSSMAN, Josh...... 2 - - -

M 8 TWELLMAN, Jack...... 1 - - - F 14 FLEAK, Braden....... 2 1 1 -

B 12 WILHELM, Ryan....... - - - - F 15 VELINOR, Jabari..... - - - 1

M 15 BIGOGNO, Nick....... 1 1 - - M 19 DENNEY, Aaron....... 1 1 - -

M 16 RIDDER, Bob......... 3 - - 1 D 20 DOWNING, Roger...... - - - -

F 19 ANZALONE, Chris..... 1 1 1 - M 21 EBERS, Carl......... - - - -

M 22 JEFFERY, Benny...... 2 2 1 1 D 22 SMERK, Anthony...... - - - -

B 23 JONES, Mike......... - - - - D 23 GRUJIC, Uros........ - - - -

---------- Substitutes ---------- ---------- Substitutes ----------

2 LINDSAY, Tim........ - - - - 3 ZIMMERLIN, Josh..... - - - -

4 HOPPING, Chris...... - - - - 4 ZWIESLER, Dan....... - - - -

21 MADUEKWE, Nash...... 2 2 1 - 8 CONLEY, Michael..... - - - -

Totals.............. 11 7 3 2 9 LONGINO, Jonah...... - - - -

13 HARP, Adam.......... 1 1 - -

17 HAGGIT, Jordan...... 3 3 - -

Totals.............. 9 6 1 1

SIU Edwardsville Wright State

## Player MIN GA Saves ## Player MIN GA Saves

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30 COLLICO, Nick....... 90:00 1 5 18 RITTER, Aaron....... 90:00 3 4

Shots by period 1 2 Tot Saves by period 1 2 Tot

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SIU Edwardsville.... 4 7 - 11 SIU Edwardsville.... 3 2 - 5

Wright State........ 5 4 - 9 Wright State........ 2 2 - 4

Corner kicks 1 2 Tot Fouls 1 2 Tot

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SIU Edwardsville.... 5 0 - 5 SIU Edwardsville.... 7 4 - 11

Wright State........ 1 2 - 3 Wright State........ 4 5 - 9

SCORING SUMMARY:

GOAL Time Team Goal Scorer Assists Description

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1. 11:18 WSU FLEAK, Braden (3) VELINOR, Jabari tap in far post from left side of box, cut

shot

2. 37:28 SIUE ANZALONE, Chris (1) RIDDER, Bob header from far post off crossing path from

right corner

3. 55:28 SIUE MADUEKWE, Nash (1) JEFFERY, Benny shot off of save five yards out

4. 83:20 SIUE JEFFERY, Benny (1) (unassisted) shot from top of the box 20 yards out far

post

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS:

YC-WSU #13 (76:31); YC-WSU #14 (79:40); YC-WSU #19 (84:14);

YC-WSU #15 (86:20)

Officials: Timekeeper: Ryan Williams; Scorer: Jackie Thomas;

Offsides: SIU Edwardsville 1, Wright State 2.

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Soccer Game Summary

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Soccer Game Summary (Final)

SIU Edwardsville Men's Soccer

SIU Edwardsville vs Wright State (Sep 12, 2008 at Dayton, Ohio)

SIU Edwardsville (2-2-0) vs. Wright State (1-5-0)

Date: Sep 12, 2008 Attendance: 143

Weather: 73 degrees, Light Rain, 6 mph from SW

Goals by period 1 2 Tot

-------------------------------

SIU Edwardsville.... 1 2 - 3

Wright State........ 1 0 - 1

SCORING SUMMARY:

1. 11:18 WSU FLEAK, Braden (3) (VELINOR, Jabari) - tap in far post from left side of box, cut shot

2. 37:28 SIUE ANZALONE, Chris (1) (RIDDER, Bob) - header from far post off crossing path from right corner

3. 55:28 SIUE MADUEKWE, Nash (1) (JEFFERY, Benny) - shot off of save five yards out

4. 83:20 SIUE JEFFERY, Benny (1) (unassisted) - shot from top of the box 20 yards out far post

Shots: SIU Edwardsville 11, Wright State 9

Saves: SIU Edwardsville 5 (COLLICO, Nick 5), Wright State 4 (RITTER,

Aaron 4)

Director of Coaching Diploma Course Being Offered Oct. 10-12 in Omaha, Neb.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Director of Coaching Diploma Course Being Offered Oct. 10-12 in Omaha, Neb.   MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Sept. 11, 2008) - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), in cooperation with US Club Soccer, will conduct a Director of Coaching Diploma course Oct. 10-12, 2008, at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Apply for the course. This 21-hour non-residential course is designed to address the issues confronting the Director of an American club. The curriculum is created jointly by US Club Soccer and the NSCAA and examines technical, conceptual, leadership and administrative skills of current and future directors of coaching for youth soccer clubs for the purpose of developing players. Highlighted topics include: organizational structure, methods of coaching, leadership theory, evaluation and development of coaches and players as well as fiscal, moral and legal responsibility. Course instructors include: Richard Butler, NSCAA National Staff Matt Robinson, Director of the Sport Management Program at the University of Delaware Bill Steffen, NSCAA National Staff Jeff Tipping, NSCAA Director of Coaching Development Phil Wright, Chairman of US Club Soccer Board of Directors and former DOC of San Juan SC Acceptance into the course requires: an NSCAA National Diploma or USSF "C" License as well as a letter of support from one of the following: club board member, NSCAA State Technical Coordinator or NSCAA Regional Technical Director. The letter of support must be included with the application form. On-site registration will begin at 4 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 10, at Creighton University's Morrison Stadium. The course will be finished by 3 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 12. The cost to register is $300. Additionally, course participants will get a chance to watch the Creighton University men's soccer team take on the University of Evansville in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup at Morrison Stadium on Sat., Oct. 11. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. More information, including a registration form, can be found at the NSCAA's Director of Coaching Diploma course Web site: http://www.nscaa.com/articles/20080801155741330.php. Please direct inquiries to the NSCAA's Dave Richards at drichards@nscaa.com or (800) 458-0678. About the NSCAA: Based in Mission, Kan., the NSCAA is the largest coaches' organization in the United States. Since its founding in 1941, it has grown to include more than 20,000 members who coach both genders at all levels of soccer. In addition to a national rankings program for colleges and high schools, the NSCAA offers an extensive recognition program that presents nearly 10,000 individual awards every year. It fulfills its mission of coaching education through a nationwide program of clinics and weeklong courses, teaching more than 3,000 soccer coaches each year. Company Website: http://www.nscaa.com About US Club Soccer: US Club Soccer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop competitive club soccer in the United States. It has been a member of the United States Soccer Federation since July 2001 and has grown to over 2,300 member clubs and leagues in 49 states. In addition to sanctioning tournaments, leagues and other competitions as well as offering a range of programs for its members, US Club Soccer annually conducts the National Cup and the National Collegiate Showcase. US Club Soccer also directs its own annual player identification and development program - id2. Company Website: http://www.usclubsoccer.org NSCAA Press Contact Craig Bohnert email: cbohnert@nscaa.com voice: (800) 458-0678 US Club Soccer Media Contact Greg Hutton email: ghutton@usclubsoccer.org voice: (843) 416-8494

UMSL MEN'S SOCCER ENDS HOME OPENER IN 2-2 TIE WITH UPPER IOWA

ST. LOUIS, MO. , September 10, 2008 – The University of Missouri-St. Louis men's soccer team finished in a 2-2 double overtime tie against Upper Iowa Wednesday night in the Tritons' home opener at Don Dallas Field. UMSL remains unbeaten on the season, moving to 3-0-1, while Upper Iowa moves to 2-3-1. The Tritons got on the board first, taking a 1-0 lead on a penalty kick by junior Blair Spencer in the 22nd minute. It was Spencer's team-leading fourth goal of the season, and kept his streak alive of scoring a goal in each game this season. The Peacocks connected on a penalty kick of their own in the 30th minute sending both teams into halftime in a 1-1 tie. Upper Iowa took its first lead of the game two minutes into the second half when Derek Oelmann fired in a shot off a rebound. Senior Jared Smith scored the final goal of the game, finding the back of the net on a free kick in the 50th minute. Upper Iowa held a 15-9 advantage in shots, including a 9-6 edge in shots on goal. Senior Mike Bober played all 110 minutes in goal, finishing with seven saves. UMSL returns to action Friday, hosting Drury at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener. ----------------------------------------- Mary Ann Mitchell Director of Sports Information University of Missouri-St. Louis 225 Mark Twain Building St. Louis, MO 63121 Phone: 314-516-5660 Fax: 314-516-5635 E-mail: tierneym@umsl.edu

Fw: Washington University Men’s Soccer Scores Twice in the Second Half to Defeat Principia, 2-0, in 2008 Home Opener at Francis Field

Washington University Men's Soccer Scores Twice in the Second Half to Defeat Principia, 2-0, in 2008 Home Opener at Francis Field St. Louis, Mo., September 9, 2008 – The Washington University in St. Louis men's soccer team used a pair of second-half goals to defeat Principia College, 2-0, in the Bears' 2008 home opener at Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo., on Tuesday night. The win was Washington University's first shutout of the season and evens the team's overall record at 2-2.         Washington U. controlled what was mostly a defensive game in the first half, outshooting the Panthers, 5-0, and recording four shots on goal. Principia's best scoring chance came 11 minutes into the game when Aaron Springston controlled a ball deep inside the Bears' zone, but he was unable to fire a shot attempt before being forced off the ball by a WU defender.         The Red and Green nearly took a one-goal lead with 6:44 remaining in the first period. Junior Ryan Grandin came streaking down the left side of the field and fired a long pass to senior Eric Hill. Easily controlling the ball, Hill sent a shot back toward the left side of the goal, but Principia keeper Samuel Thomas was in good position, enabling him to stretch out and make the save, preserving the 0-0 tie.         Both teams picked up the pace of play in the second half, but the Red and Green managed to create more quality scoring chances and found the back of the net twice. Junior John Hengel scored what proved to be the game-winning goal for Washington U. in the 65th minute. Sophomore David Klein controlled the ball deep left-side of the Principia zone and fired a pass into the middle of the box that Hengel one-timed into the back of the net for his first goal of the season.         WU senior Kevin Brege nearly gave the Bears a two-goal lead in the 73rd minute on one of his three near misses in the second half. On that play, senior Kellen Hayes sent a long pass from the right side towards Brege in the box, which he toed past Thomas but to the left of the net. Brege fired three shots in the second half, two coming on goal.         The Bears' insurance goal came on a much simpler play with just 2:11 remaining in regulation. Noticing Samuels was playing too far up the field, Washington University freshman Zach Hendrickson skied a ball from 20-yards out that was too high for Samuels to play, dropping into the goal. Hendrickson's score was also his first of the year. So far in 2008 Washington University has scored six goals from six different goal scorers.         The win improves Washington University to 33-5-1 all-time against Principia College. The Bears picked up a 2-0 win over the Panthers last season in Elsah, Ill.         Washington University (2-2) will return to action on Friday, Sept. 12, when it begins competition in the two-day Washington University/Fontbonne University Classic. The Bears will host Southwestern University on Francis Field in St. Louis, Mo., at 8 p.m. Vincent Novicki Assistant Sports Information Director Washington University in St. Louis (314) 935-4709 (work) (314) 614-2253 (cell) (314) 935-4600 (fax) http://bearsports.wustl.edu

SIUE Men's Soccer

September 11, 2008

Cougars Travel to Wright State, IPFW
         EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men's soccer team get a double dose of travel this week with contests at Wright State and IUPU-Ft. Wayne.
         SIUE, 1-2, matches up with the Raiders, of the Horizon League, Friday in Dayton, Ohio, at 7 p.m. The Cougars then head to Fort Wayne, Ind., to renew their rivalry Sunday at 3 p.m. with the Mastodons, members of the Summit League. SIUE and IPFW played five times from 1996 to 2000 when the two teams competed in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
         Wright State, 0-4, enters the game looking for its first victory of the season. IPFW holds an 0-2-1 record and plays Wright State tonight.
         SIUE Coach Kevin Kalish said the Cougars have to focus on their own offense and defensive structure heading into the weekend.
         "It is important for our team to minimize minor mistakes against Wright State," Kalish said. "We need to keep our play at a high level in each game."
         The Cougars look to rally from a 3-2 overtime loss at Northern Illinois. Kalish said the Cougars played well for a good portion of the game against the Huskies. Ryan Wilhelm (St. Louis) and Nick Bigogno (St. Louis) both scored their first goals of the season. Cougar goalkeeper Nick Frasca made nine saves.
         "We want to make sure and concentrate on our style play," Kalish said. "We want to get better with each game."
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SIUE Men's Soccer

September 10, 2008

 

SIUE Men’s Soccer Names Thompson Assistant Coach

            EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s soccer coach Kevin Kalish has announced the appointment of Kip Thompson as the new assistant coach for the Cougars.

            “Kip has been instrumental to the training and development of some of the St. Louis area’s top soccer players. He will make a great addition to this staff,” said Kalish.

            Thompson has been the Youth Director for Scott Gallagher Soccer Club in St. Louis since 2002. At Scott Gallagher, Thompson was in charge of scouting, recruiting and implementing a curriculum for the younger age groups within the club.

            He also served as the assistant coach of the 2006 Under 23 club national championship men’s team for Scott Gallagher.

            A 1993 graduate of Missouri State University in marketing, Thompson played four seasons with the Bears and earned a host of accolades. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1989, team Most Valuable Player in 1992 as well as All-Conference in the Missouri Valley and Academic All-Conference.

            Thompson holds a national youth license from the United States Soccer Federation and a National “B” license.

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