Look at the u18 boys.

6/7/12

FULL TIME

Region III President's Cup @ Greensboro, NC
U17 Boys: SC (Congaree Rapid SKY94) 4-0 TN (East Ridge Express 95 White)
Goals: Aaron Brady 2 (Dreher); Thomas O'Neill (Dreher); Aaron Velasquez (Brookland-Cayce).
Records: TN (0-1-0); SC (1-0-0).

U16 boys: TFC Navy (NC). 2. Scump palmetto 0,

How are wild card teams picked? I see that South Carolina United U17 girls are in regionals at the U18 age group, why did that slot not go to the SCUMP U18 girls?

SCUMP 93 Girls turned down the wild card.

SCUMP 93 Girls families were sent an email by their coach on June 4th telling them that they were awarded the U19 wild card, and asked players that would be interested in playing to let him know by that night. We had heard right after the State Championships in December that we might be eligible, but never a word between then. So yes... it was turned down because there were not enough players at the last minute to spend a possible 8 days up in Greenville. If we had known sooner, then players (graduated Seniors) may have put this in their plans, but being let know basically 2 weeks ahead most already had commitments....North/South All-Star game, beach, College orientations, Summer jobs.... I am not sure who dropped the ball on that, but I am glad that some South Carolina team was able to pick up the spot, and hope they are able to do well with the opportunity.

Why was there no word passed along since December? Who decides the wild card and when? How long did the SCUMP Board know they were the wild card? Why only give a team two weeks notice? Wreaks of being unorganized!

FRISCO, Texas (June 12, 2012) –US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region III Presidents Cup champions and acknowledge their success in the US Youth Soccer State and Regional Presidents Cup events. Teams in the Under-14 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups advance to the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup July 11-15 at the Cherry Island Soccer Complex in Sacramento, Calif.

The Region III Presidents Cup was held June 7-10, at Bryan Park in Greensboro, N.C.

US Youth Soccer Region III Presidents Cup champions:

Age Group, Champions, Hometown

Under-13 Boys
TUSA Silver (NC)
Chapel Hill, N.C.

Under-14 Boys*
FC America Premier (FL)
Longwood, Fla.

Under-15 Boys*
Texas United Los Guerreros (STX)
Houston, Texas

Under-16 Boys*
United Strikers (NTX)
Garland, Texas

Under-17 Boys*
Texas United Westside 95 (STX)
Houston, Texas

Age Group, Champions, Hometown

Under-13 Girls
Tennessee United SC 99 Red (TN)
Hendersonville, Tenn.

Under-14 Girls*
JASA Coastal Surge (NC)
Jacksonville, N.C.

Under-15 Girls*
GUSA Navy (NC)
Greensboro, N.C.

Under-16 Girls*
Houston Express 96 Navy (STX)
Houston, Texas

Under-17 Girls*
Miami Lakes (FL)
Miami Lakes, Fla.

*Advance to the National Presidents Cup.

South Carolina United Battery wins Southeast Pre-Academy League Playoffs


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CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 30, 2012) – The Southeast Pre-Academy League Playoffs came to a close this weekend, as South Carolina United Battery claimed the U-14 championship with a victory over Charlotte Soccer Academy. The event, which also included a Player Development Program (PDP), took place May 26-28 at the WRAL Soccer Center in Raleigh, N.C.

South Carolina United Battery won all three of its games to advance through the playoffs. The team claimed a 1-0 victory over CASL in its opening game and defeated Kendall SC 3-2 in the semifinals before shutting out Charlotte Soccer Academy 4-0 in the championship contest.

“This was a very strong league, and each game during the season was very competitive," said South Carolina United Battery coach Matt Parmer. "We knew in order to advance we needed to play our best soccer of the year at the playoffs. Our club is very excited about what this group of players was able to achieve this year.”

With the win, South Carolina United Battery advances to the inaugural National Premier Leagues Champions Cup, where NPL national championships will be awarded. That event will be held July 27-31 at Waukegan Sports Park in Waukegan, Ill.

“Our players displayed the commitment, focus and quality during the year to earn the opportunity to represent our league in the NPL Champions Cup,” said Parmer. “The boys are very excited about the upcoming NPL Champions Cup. The boys love to play together and the opportunity to extend our season into July is a real treat for them. We are excited about what the future holds.”

On Saturday, 30 of the top players born in 1999 from around the league gathered for training as the league hosted a PDP. The players participated in technical training and high-quality 8v8 games. The coaching staff for the PDP included Brad Wylde, Executive Director of Charlotte Soccer Academy; Michael Milazzo, Director of Coaching for CASL; and Dario Brose, former Olympian and professional soccer player.
 
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2012 US Youth Soccer Region III Championships to bring more than $10 million to Greenville, S.C., area


The 2012 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships presented by the National Guard, to be played June 15-21, will provide an estimated economic impact of more than $10 million to the Greenville, S.C., area.

Local restaurants, hotels, retail stores and others will benefit from the more than 4,200 players, coaches, teams and tournament officials, who also bring along their families to the six-day tournament. Visitors to the Greenville, S.C., area will book an estimated 12,000 room nights at area hotels.

The top 200 Boys and Girls US Youth Soccer teams from Region III, including at least 14 teams from the host South Carolina Youth Soccer Association, will compete at the MeSA Complex.

"It is an honor to hold the US Youth Soccer Southern Regionals in Greenville, S.C., and set the tone for the prized US Youth Soccer National Championships this July in Rock Hill," said Pearse Tormey, chair of the local organizing committee and co-executive director of host club CESA. "Soccer means a great deal to this community. We are delighted to host the best players and teams from across the region in this elite competition and utilize our top-tier facilities and volunteers."

US Youth Soccer State Champions and select wildcards in the U-13 through U-19 Boys and Girls age groups from 12 State Associations, including from host South Carolina Youth Soccer Association, will participate in the event. The other state associations represented include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Texas, Oklahoma, South Texas and Tennessee.

Regional winners of the U-14 through U-19 Boys and Girls brackets will earn a berth to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships presented by the National Guard July 24-29 at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, S.C.

Best of luck to all of the SC teams today!

OUCH!

SCUFC 94G Elite (SC) (SWC) OFC 94 (OK) (SC) Final 1–7

cesa 92g 0
ccsc 92g 4
hope the coach wasn't hanging out with the boys again.ouch

CESA 94G Premier (SC) 3

TSC Hurricane 95G Killingsworth (OK) 0

CESA 95G Premier (SC) 4

Little Rock FC 96G (AR) 0

CESA 92b (SC) 1
Eclipse (S TX) 0
Game was a 90 minute battle with Ricky Garbanzo striking on a set piece in the second half. Eclipse #10 recieved a red card late in the second half.

Greenville, S.C. (June 14, 2011) – Teams, parents, referees, tournament officials and volunteers gathered at the Fluor Field Thursday to kickoff the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships presented by the National Guard. Preliminary games begin Friday at 8:15 a.m. at MeSA Soccer Complex in Greenville, S.C. Teams proudly paraded onto the outfield at Fluor Field carrying state flags before being addressed by Liz Seman of the county council and Paul Caligiuri, former member of the U.S. Men’s National Team and member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

“The excitement level at the opening ceremonies really reflects the prestige of this event,” said Pearse Tormey, co-executive director of Carolina Elite Soccer Academy and chair of the local organizing committee. “The best players from all around the southern states have congregated in Greenville and we are honored to host such a high class event.”

Caligiuri acknowledged that the bulk of his playing career happened before most of the players he addressed were born, but related the successes of his teams to the current soccer landscape.

“Today, you have teams qualifying for world cup competitions and Olympics. A couple generations before you, we broke through by scoring an incredible goal that launched us to the World Cup in 1990,” Caligiuri said. “The bottom line is when you take the field, do you want to win. It’s about leaderships and what you do as players to help your team succeed. When you come to an event like this you represent more than just yourself, your family and your city. You are representing your state.”

Returning to regional competition this year are five past US Youth Soccer Region III Champions: Sting 97 (NTX), Sting 95 (NTX), NASA Elite (GA), Florida Rush Nike (FL) and Alpharetta Ambush Elite Red (GA).

2011 US Youth Soccer Region III Champions
*Returning to 2012 Region III Championships
Girls
Under-14 Sting 97 (NTX)*
Under-15 Sting 96 (NTX)
Under-16 Sting 95 (NTX)*
Under-17 NASA Elite (GA)*
Under-18 Team Boca (FL)
Under-19 Dallas Texans (NTX)

Boys
Under-14 Dallas Texans (NTX)
Under-15 Solar Chelsea 96 (NTX)
Under-16 CESA 94 Premier (SC)
Under-17 Florida Rush Nike (FL)*
Under-18 Alpharetta Ambush Elite Red (GA)*
Under-19 Dallas Texans 92 (NTX)

The top 200 US Youth Soccer boys and girls teams from the 12 State Associations that make up US Youth Soccer Region III will compete for the 2012 regional title. Preliminary games will be held June 15-17 with quarterfinals, semifinals and finals June 18-21. Most games will be played at the MeSA Soccer Complex in Greenville, S.C, with U-19 preliminary games taking place at Wenwood Soccer Complex nearby.

The US Youth Soccer National Championships will consist of US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.

Daily reports and complete results from the tournament are available on http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org. Follow the moments from the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series on Twitter and share the moments with us on Facebook.

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About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series – The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer's 55 State Associations the opportunity to showcase their abilities against the best in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. The yearlong competition begins with over 185,000 players in the US Youth Soccer State Championships. These champions and selected wildcard teams, through US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues, advance to compete in one of four the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships. Champions (U-14 through U-19) from each regional event advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships. The Under-15 through 17 Boys and Girls age groups have two teams representative of the US Youth Soccer National League, in which the top two teams in each gender age group earn a direct path to the national championships. Overall the National Championship Series provides top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. For more information, visit http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org.

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Region III Championships kick off with a bang
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 15, 2012) – More than 200 teams, including defending regional champions, Sting 97 (TX-N), NASA 14 Elite (GA), Florida Rush Nike (FL) and Alpharetta Ambush Elite Red (GA), kicked off the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships presented by the National Guard today at MeSA and Wenwood Soccer Complexes in Greenville, S.C. The National Guard's partnership with US Youth Soccer is focused on enriching the soccer experience by positively influencing players and coaches in areas of leadership and character development while adding a strong presence of American pride.

Teams from all over the southern United States took to the field with pride representing their home states as the race for a national championship began in earnest. Only one 2011 regional champ, Florida Rush Nike U-18 Boys, started its title defense with a win on day one. Both Sting 97 (TX-N) and NASA 14 Elite (GA) started the week off with a 1-1 draw, while two-time defending regional champ Alpharetta Ambush Elite Red (GA) fell in defeat.

Some highlights from today’s games:

U-17 Girls

AHFC 95G (TX-S) v FC Alliance 95 Black (TN)
FC Alliance 95 Black (TN) took an early lead over AHFC 95 (TX-S) with a goal in the 19th minute by Merritt Monger. That lead held until AHFC’s Haley Silverberg leveled the score in the 53rd. Just two minutes later, FC Alliance regained the lead on a Laura Stewart strike. Late heroics bought AHFC level again as Madeline Nichols scored just before the final whistle for a 2-2 tie.

SSA Central 95 Elite (GA) v NWA Lightning Strikers (AR)
SSA Central 95 Elite (GA) was full of goals on day one of the Region III Championships as they faced NWA Lightning Strikers (AR). Nicole Polk scored in the 5th and 87th minutes to bookend the scoring, with Baley Jackson, Maggie Gaughan and Rachel VanHorn also finding the net for SSA. Taylor Estrada scored the lone Arkansas goal on the day.

94 NC Fusion Elite (NC) v 95 Lady Lobos (TN)
Four different players found the net for 94 NC Fusion Elite (NC) to lift the team to a 4-0 victory over the 95 Lady Lobos (TN). Victoria Andreski started the scoring in the 16th minute with Anna Naples and Claudia Ausley also adding first-half goals. Carolina Sherwood tallied a goal in the 83rd minute to end the game at 4-0.

CFK 95 Black (FL) v 95 Louisiana Fire Red (LA)
In its first trip to regionals, CFK 95 Black (FL) earned a 1-0 victory over Louisiana Fire Red (LA). Paxton Sickler broke the nil-nil scoreline with a strike in the 66th minute. CFK’s defense, anchored by keeper Meredith Gurnee, kept a clean sheet to ensure victory.

U-18 Boys

SCU/MP 93 Boys Elite (SC) v TSCH 94 Earle (OK)
Tulsa commit Christian Mata struck twice to lead TSC Hurricane to a 3-0 victory over SCU/MP 93 Elite (SC). To finish out the scoring tally, Anesuishe Raranje continued his scoring ways at the Region III Championships. After leading his team in goals in the 2011 edition of the tournament, Raranje started his 2012 scoring with a strike in the 53rd

BRSC 94 Black (LA) v SSA Central Elite 94 (GA)
BRSC 94 Black (LA) got an early goal from Rusty Guilbeau just 10 minutes into its game against SSA Central Elite 94 (GA). Caleb Mcreynolds added an insurance goal in the 51st for BRSC. That goal proved meaningful as Coleman Parks found the net in the 79th for SSA. That was as close as SSA would get as the game ended 2-1 in favor of BRSC.

Florida Rush Nike (FL) v Vestavia Steamers 94 (AL)
Florida Rush Nike(FL) started its regional title defense off with a 1-0 win over Vestavia Steamers (AL). Felipe Oliveira scored the lone goal in the 7th minute off a combination play with fellow striker Jean Rivaroli. Oliveira’s strike held as the game winner for a 1-0 victory.

93 CUFC Charolotte United Gold (NC) v West Pines United FC Black 93/94 (FL)
West Pines United FC Black (FL) took an early lead over 93 CUFC Charlotte United Gold (NC) with a goal in the 7th minute. With determined play at both ends, CUFC netted an equalizer by Patrick Nero in the 77th minute. Both teams move into day two of preliminary games with a point each after the 1-1 tie.

Complete Friday scores:

Girls Scores

Age Group State Away Score Score State Home
Under-13 TN TNFC 99 Valkyrie 2 - 0 MS BFC 99
Under-13 GA Tophat 17 Gold 6 - 1 LA MSC Lakers
Under-13 OK Tulsa Blitz 99 white 1 - 1 AL BUSA 99 United
Under-13 SC CESA 98 Premier 1 - 1 TX-S Lonestar 99 Red North
Under-13 TX-N Dallas Texans 2 - 0 FL Sunrise Sting 98/99
Under-13 AR Little Rock Futbol Club 99 0 - 0 NC 98 CSA Charlotte SA Tiro
Under-14 TX-S AHFC 98G 1 - 0 GA CFC Lady Chiefs 98 Premier
Under-14 TX-S Texas Rush 97/98 Nike Blue 0 - 3 OK Blitz United 98 Attack
Under-14 MS TFC United 98 0 - 6 OK Oklahoma Football Club
Under-14 TN TNFC 98 Avanti 0 - 4 TN TNFC 98 Azzurri
Under-14 TX-N Liverpool 98 Elite 4 - 2 FL FC Florida 97 Premier
Under-14 SC CESA 97 Premier 1 - 1 NC 97 CUFC Gold
Under-14 AL Huntsville FC 98 Blue 1 - 1 LA BRSC 98 Black
Under-14 AR Arkansas Comets 98 0 - 7 FL Ponte Vedra SC 97/98 Storm Gold
Under-15 GA SSA/WGFC United 97 Elite 0 - 0 TX-S Challenge 97
Under-15 FL Palm Beach Soccer Academy - Magic Jacks 4 - 1 GA NASA 15 Elite
Under-15 NC 96 TFC Navy 1 - 1 TX-S AHFC 97
Under-15 SC SCU/MP 96 Elite 1 - 1 TX-N Sting 97
Under-15 OK Canadian Valley FC 97 0 - 5 LA 97 Louisiana Fire Blue
Under-15 TN 97 FC Alliance Black 4 - 0 AL Auburn Thunder
Under-15 GA GSA 97 Phoenix White 0 - 4 TN Brentwood 97 Premier
Under-15 AR Arkansas Comets 97 Navy 1 - 2 TN MSC Strikers Premier 97
Under-16 TX-S AHFC 96 2 - 2 GA Tophat 14 Gold
Under-16 TN FC Alliance 96 Black 1 - 1 AL HFC 96 Blue
Under-16 TX-S AHFC 96 Blue 2 - 2 TX-N Texans Red North
Under-16 NC 95 NCSF Elite 1 - 0 GA United FA 96 Elite
Under-16 FL West Florida Premier 95 Elite 9 - 0 MS TFC United 96
Under-16 AR Little Rock FC 96 0 - 4 SC CESA 95 Premier
Under-16 LA Louisiana Fire Red 1 - 3 OK OFC 96
Under-16 TN TNFC 96 Impact 1 - 1 GA NASA 14 Elite
Under-17 TX-S AHFC 95G 2 - 2 TN FC Alliance 95 Black
Under-17 MS FC United 95 1 - 3 NC 94 CASL Elite Ladies
Under-17 FL Brandon FC Flames - Blue 2 - 1 TX-S Space City FC 95 Premier
Under-17 OK TSC Hurricane 95 Killingsworth 0 - 3 SC CESA 94 Premier
Under-17 FL CFK 95 Black 1 - 0 LA 95 Louisiana Fire Red
Under-17 GA SSA Central 95 Elite 5 - 1 AR NWA Lightning Strikers
Under-17 NC 94 NC Fusion Elite 4 - 0 TN 95 Lady Lobos
Under-17 AL BUSA Elite 1 - 2 TX-N STING 95
Under-18 OK OFC 94 7 - 1 SC SCUFC 94G Elite
Under-18 LA BRSC 95 Black 0 - 3 GA 95 Concorde Fire South Elite
Under-18 SC CESA 93 Premier 1 - 1 GA United FA 94 Elite
Under-18 GA NASA 12 Elite II 1 - 1 FL Tampa Bay United Premier 93
Under-18 FL Creeks Clash Blue 93/94 6 - 0 AL Legends
Under-18 TN Brentwood 94 Premier 2 - 0 NC 93 NCSF Elite
Under-18 TX-S AHFC 94 0 - 0 TX-N Dallas Texans Red West
Under-18 LA MSC Lakers 1 - 1 TX-S Challenge 94 South Red
Under-19 FL CCSC U19 SOL 4 - 0 SC CESA 92 Girls Premier
Under-19 AL BUSA 93 0 - 0 TN Brentwood 93 Premier
Under-19 OK WSA 93 0 - 0 FL IMG

Boys Scores



Age Group State Away Score Score State Home
Under-13 TX-N Solar Chelsea Red 99 3 - 1 MS BSO Real MS Blazers
Under-13 NC 98 CASL Elite Black 0 - 1 OK OFC 99
Under-13 GA NASA 17 Elite 3 - 0 AL VHSC Steamers 99 Black
Under-13 SC CESA 98 Premier 1 - 0 LA BRSC 99 Black
Under-13 TN 99 Lobos Blue 2 - 1 AR Mighty Bluebirds Green
Under-13 FL Pinecrest Premier Blue 1 - 3 TX-S Texas Rush 99-Prep
Under-14 NC 97 CASL Elite 1 - 0 OK Oklahoma Football Club
Under-14 FL Sunrise Elite 97\98 2 - 1 TX-S Texas Rush 97/98 Premier
Under-14 GA Atlanta Fire United 98 Elite 2 - 0 OK TSC Hurricane 98
Under-14 LA BRSC Black 98 0 - 0 AR AR Comets 98 Premier
Under-14 TN BWSC 98 Premier 1 - 0 MS SMSC FC United 98
Under-14 SC SCU/MP 97 Elite 1 - 1 GA GSA 98 Phoenix Red
Under-14 TN FC Alliance 98 Black 1 - 2 FL Pinecrest Premier
Under-14 TX-N FC Dallas 98B Premier 5 - 0 AL HSC Phantoms 98
Under-15 MS TFC United 97 0 - 2 AR NWA Lightning Strikers 97
Under-15 SC SCU/MP 96 Elite 1 - 2 FL West Pines Utd Black
Under-15 LA 97 LA Fire Red 0 - 0 TX-S Manchester United Houston 97
Under-15 OK OFC 97 3 - 2 TX-S Lonestars 97 Red SAN
Under-15 TN Brentwood 97 Premier 0 - 1 NC 96 Casl Elite
Under-15 GA Concorde Fire Elite 1 - 0 AL VHSC Steamers 97 Black
Under-15 AR LRFC North 1 - 0 TX-N FC Dallas 97 Central
Under-15 FL SAA Real Madrid Miami 1 - 0 GA GSA Phoenix 97 Red
Under-16 GA Concorde Fire Elite 2 - 2 SC CESA 95 Premier
Under-16 LA Cajun Soccer Club Fury 96 3 - 0 AR Arkansas Comets 96 Premier
Under-16 TN Tennessee Rush 96 Nike 1 - 1 OK TSC Hurricane 96 Mcintosh
Under-16 FL West Pines United Black 1 - 0 TX-S Lonestars 96 Red NTH
Under-16 OK OFC 96 0 - 4 NC 95 NCA Alliance
Under-16 GA GSA 96 Phoenix Red 0 - 0 TN Brentwood 96 Premier
Under-16 FL JUFC 95-96 1 - 1 OK OK Texans
Under-16 TX-N Dallas Texans West White 1 - 2 AL Vestavia Steamers 96 Black
Under-17 FL Jacksonville United 94/95 6 - 1 AL HFC 95 Blue
Under-17 TX-S Eclipse Premier 95 7 - 0 FL West Pines United FC
Under-17 AR AZTECAS 95 BOYS 2 - 1 TN Brentwood 95 Premier
Under-17 NC 94 CFSC Breakers White 0 - 2 TX-S AHFC 95
Under-17 SC SCUFC 94 Elite 0 - 1 TX-N Solar Chelsea 95
Under-17 OK OFC 95 1 - 2 FL Tampa Bay United Premier 94
Under-17 AL Steamers 95 Black 1 - 1 LA BRSC/CSC Alliance
Under-17 MS TFC United 95 0 - 6 GA Concorde Fire Elite
Under-18 GA 94 Norcross Fury Premier 1 - 2 TX-N AYSES Gold
Under-18 FL Florida Rush Nike 1 - 0 AL Vestavia Steamers 94
Under-18 GA SSA Central Elite 94 1 - 2 LA BRSC 94 Black
Under-18 LA CFJ-LA 94 Louisiana Fire Blue 2 - 2 SC CESA 94 Premier
Under-18 SC CESA 93 Premier 0 - 1 TX-N Dallas Texans Red
Under-18 TX-S Lonestar 94 Red North 1 - 5 TN FC Alliance 94 Black
Under-18 SC SCU/MP 93 Boys Elite 0 - 3 OK TSCH 94 Earle
Under-18 NC 93 CUFC Charlotte United Gold 1 - 1 FL West Pines United FC Black 93/94
Under-19 GA Alpharetta Ambush 93 Red 2 - 3 TX-S Texacans 92/93 Red
Under-19 NC 92 NCA Alliance 2 - 0 FL Florida Rush Nike
Under-19 0 - 4 LA Chicago Fire Jrs. LA
Under-19 OK West Side Alliance SC 93 4 - 0 GA GSA 93 Phoenix Red
Under-19 TX-S Eclipse Premier 92/93 0 - 1 SC CESA 92 Premier
Under-19 FL CTC Bandits 0 - 5 NC 92 CASL Chelsea

The top 200 US Youth Soccer boys and girls teams from the 12 State Associations that make up US Youth Soccer Region III will compete for the 2012 regional title. Preliminary games will be held June 15-17 with quarterfinals, semifinals and finals June 18-21. Most games will be played at the MeSA Soccer Complex in Greenville, S.C, with U-19 preliminary games taking place at Wenwood Soccer Complex nearby.

The US Youth Soccer National Championships will consist of US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 16, 2012) –
On day two of the championships, passion was on display as teams jockeyed for pool position in preparation for the last day of preliminary games. After more than 200 games in two days, several teams have secured slots in the quarterfinals while many others have everything to play for on day three of the tournament. Sunday games begin at 8:15 a.m. ET and continue throughout the day with the final matches beginning at 6:30 p.m.

In U-17 Boys pool play, West Pines United (FL) bounced back from a day one loss with a convincing win over HFC Blue (AL). Andres Payne started the scoring late in the first half as he slotted home a rebound. A Sergio Quintero double in the last 15 minutes of play and a Nicolas Souberville goal just before time ensured a 4-0 victory for West Pines.

Jacksonville United FC (FL) continued its winning ways this week with a 3-1 win over Eclipse 93 (S-TX). After finding the net seven times on day one, Eclipse was held to just one goal by Jacksonville United. Three different players lifted the Florida team, with Suneel Mudaliar, Adam Demetree and Christopher Azar all finding the net.

Georgia state champ and National League team Concorde Fire Elite notched its second win in as many days with a gritty 2-0 victory over BRSC/CSC Alliance (LA). Cameron Bean struck first in the 36th minute and Max Poore added an insurance goal in the 79th. Concorde Fire Elite has secured a spot in the quarterfinal round.

Looking to be the first Arkansas team to advance beyond the quarterfinals in regionals, Aztecas 95 (AR) earned a hard-fought draw versus 49 CFSC Breakers White (NC). On day one, Aztecas showed grit to come back and win from a 1-0 deficit. That same grit was on display as Aztecas and CFSC battled end-to-end on day two on the way to a 0-0 score line.

In the U-15 Girls bracket, after failing to score on the opening day, Challenge 97 (TX-S) found the net in just the second minute against NASA 15 Elite (GA) off the boot of Keely Abt. NASA would fight back and a goal by Kristian Leone brought the teams level in the 51st. Less than 10 minutes later, Challenge 97’s Jaylen Hinckley scored what proved to be the game winner to secure a 2-1 win.

In the pool’s other game, Palm Beach Soccer Academy - Magic Jacks (FL) and SSA/WGFC United 97 Elite (GA) battled back and forth to a 2-2 draw. SSA struck first with a Donye Monroe goal in the 15th. Jacqueline Byers equalized for Palm Beach in the 32nd, before Dallas Weaver put SSA back in front just five minutes later. Sabrina Chung leveled the game yet again just two minutes in to the second half to keep Palm Beach atop the standings in pool A.

97 FC Alliance (TN) secured a place in the quarterfinal with a win over Canadian Valley FC 97 (OK). Two goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half, one by Bailey Williams and one by Delaney Griffin, set the Tennessee team up for victory. Canadian Valley pulled one back in the 63rd, but it wasn’t enough as FC Alliance claimed a 2-1 win.

Red hot 97 Louisiana Fire (LA) cruised to victory over Auburn Thunder (AL) on day two. Leading scorer in the group Alexandra Thomas scored her second hat trick in two days to lift Louisiana. A Kassandra Gonzalez goal and Cadie Higginson double rounded out the scoring. Louisiana Fire and FC Alliance will play for seeding purposes on the final day of preliminary games as they will both move on to the knockout rounds of the tournament.

Seeking out future roster spots, numerous college coaches have registered for the Region III Championships. Year after year the coaches enjoy the level of performance and urgency that comes when the teams play for advancement in the National Championship Series.

Regional winners of the Under-14 through Under-19 brackets earn a berth to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill, S.C., July 25-29 at Manchester Meadows.

Complete Saturday Scores:

BOYS
Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
Under-13 SC CESA 98 Premier 1 GA NASA 17 Elite 0
Under-13 LA BRSC 99 Black 0 AL VHSC Steamers 99 Black 2
Under-13 NC 98 CASL Elite Black 1 TX-N Solar Chelsea Red 99 3
Under-13 TX-S Texas Rush 99-Prep 4 AR Mighty Bluebirds Green 0
Under-13 OK OFC 99 3 MS BSO Real MS Blazers 0
Under-13 FL Pinecrest Premier Blue 3 TN 99 Lobos Blue 4
Under-14 TX-N FC Dallas 98B Premier 1 TN FC Alliance 98 Black 1
Under-14 SC SCU/MP 97 Elite 1 TN BWSC 98 Premier 0
Under-14 FL Sunrise Elite 97\98 2 NC 97 CASL Elite 0
Under-14 TX-S Texas Rush 97/98 Premier 1 OK Oklahoma Football Club 0
Under-14 AR AR Comets 98 Premier 0 OK TSC Hurricane 98 4
Under-14 GA GSA 98 Phoenix Red 3 MS SMSC FC United 98 2
Under-14 LA BRSC Black 98 0 GA Atlanta Fire United 98 Elite 2
Under-14 AL HSC Phantoms 98 0 FL Pinecrest Premier 1
Under-15 FL West Pines Utd Black 1 AR NWA Lightning Strikers 97 1
Under-15 SC SCU/MP 96 Elite 5 MS TFC United 97 0
Under-15 TX-S Lonestars 97 Red SAN 2 TX-S Manchester United Houston 97 2
Under-15 OK OFC 97 2 LA 97 LA Fire Red 0
Under-15 AL VHSC Steamers 97 Black 0 NC 96 Casl Elite 2
Under-15 GA Concorde Fire Elite 1 TN Brentwood 97 Premier 1
Under-15 GA GSA Phoenix 97 Red 2 TX-N FC Dallas 97 Central 0
Under-15 FL SAA Real Madrid Miami 2 AR LRFC North 0
Under-16 AR Arkansas Comets 96 Premier 0 SC CESA 95 Premier 2
Under-16 LA Cajun Soccer Club Fury 96 1 GA Concorde Fire Elite 2
Under-16 TX-S Lonestars 96 Red NTH 2 OK TSC Hurricane 96 Mcintosh 0
Under-16 FL West Pines United Black 1 TN Tennessee Rush 96 Nike 1
Under-16 TN Brentwood 96 Premier 1 NC 95 NCA Alliance 1
Under-16 GA GSA 96 Phoenix Red 3 OK OFC 96 1
Under-16 AL Vestavia Steamers 96 Black 1 OK OK Texans 2
Under-16 TX-N Dallas Texans West White 1 FL JUFC 95-96 2
Under-17 TX-S Eclipse Premier 95 1 FL Jacksonville United 94/95 3
Under-17 TX-S AHFC 95 1 TN Brentwood 95 Premier 1
Under-17 NC 94 CFSC Breakers White 0 AR AZTECAS 95 BOYS 0
Under-17 FL Tampa Bay United Premier 94 1 TX-N Solar Chelsea 95 0
Under-17 OK OFC 95 3 SC SCUFC 94 Elite 1
Under-17 GA Concorde Fire Elite 2 LA BRSC/CSC Alliance 0
Under-17 MS TFC United 95 1 AL Steamers 95 Black 5
Under-17 FL West Pines United FC 4 AL HFC 95 Blue 0
Under-18 AL Vestavia Steamers 94 1 TX-N AYSES Gold 2
Under-18 FL Florida Rush Nike 4 GA 94 Norcross Fury Premier 0
Under-18 SC CESA 94 Premier 5 LA BRSC 94 Black 3
Under-18 LA CFJ-LA 94 Louisiana Fire Blue 1 GA SSA Central Elite 94 2
Under-18 TN FC Alliance 94 Black 0 TX-N Dallas Texans Red 1
Under-18 TX-S Lonestar 94 Red North 0 SC CESA 93 Premier 2
Under-18 FL West Pines United FC Black 93/94 0 OK TSCH 94 Earle 2
Under-18 NC 93 CUFC Charlotte United Gold 3 SC SCU/MP 93 Boys Elite 0
Under-19 GA GSA 93 Phoenix Red 3 LA Chicago Fire Jrs. LA 0
Under-19 FL Florida Rush Nike 2 TX-S Texacans 92/93 Red 3
Under-19 NC 92 NCA Alliance 4 GA Alpharetta Ambush 93 Red 3
Under-19 FL CTC Bandits 2 TX-S Eclipse Premier 92/93 2
Under-19 NC 92 CASL Chelsea 2 SC CESA 92 Premier 1

GIRLS
Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
Under-13 SC CESA 98 Premier 0 OK Tulsa Blitz 99 white 3
Under-13 TX-S Lonestar 99 Red North 2 AL BUSA 99 United 2
Under-13 AR Little Rock Futbol Club 99 2 TX-N Dallas Texans 4
Under-13 LA MSC Lakers 1 MS BFC 99 0
Under-13 NC 98 CSA Charlotte SA Tiro 1 FL Sunrise Sting 98/99 1
Under-13 GA Tophat 17 Gold 5 TN TNFC 99 Valkyrie 0
Under-14 AR Arkansas Comets 98 0 AL Huntsville FC 98 Blue 0
Under-14 NC 97 CUFC Gold 1 FL FC Florida 97 Premier 3
Under-14 TX-S Texas Rush 97/98 Nike Blue 0 TX-S AHFC 98G 0
Under-14 TN TNFC 98 Avanti 2 MS TFC United 98 1
Under-14 SC CESA 97 Premier 2 TX-N Liverpool 98 Elite 2
Under-14 TN TNFC 98 Azzurri 1 OK Oklahoma Football Club 1
Under-14 OK Blitz United 98 Attack 2 GA CFC Lady Chiefs 98 Premier 1
Under-14 FL Ponte Vedra SC 97/98 Storm Gold 2 LA BRSC 98 Black 0
Under-15 GA NASA 15 Elite 1 TX-S Challenge 97 2
Under-15 FL Palm Beach Soccer Academy - Magic Jacks 2 GA SSA/WGFC United 97 Elite 2
Under-15 TX-N Sting 97 0 TX-S AHFC 97 1
Under-15 SC SCU/MP 96 Elite 0 NC 96 TFC Navy 2
Under-15 AL Auburn Thunder 0 LA 97 Louisiana Fire Blue 6
Under-15 TN 97 FC Alliance Black 2 OK Canadian Valley FC 97 1
Under-15 TN MSC Strikers Premier 97 1 TN Brentwood 97 Premier 1
Under-15 AR Arkansas Comets 97 Navy 0 GA GSA 97 Phoenix White 0
Under-16 AL HFC 96 Blue 0 GA Tophat 14 Gold 5
Under-16 TN FC Alliance 96 Black 2 TX-S AHFC 96 3
Under-16 GA United FA 96 Elite 0 TX-N Texans Red North 1
Under-16 NC 95 NCSF Elite 1 TX-S AHFC 96 Blue 0
Under-16 SC CESA 95 Premier 6 MS TFC United 96 0
Under-16 AR Little Rock FC 96 0 FL West Florida Premier 95 Elite 2
Under-16 GA NASA 14 Elite 0 OK OFC 96 3
Under-16 TN TNFC 96 Impact 3 LA Louisiana Fire Red 0
Under-17 NC 94 CASL Elite Ladies 3 TN FC Alliance 95 Black 2
Under-17 MS FC United 95 0 TX-S AHFC 95G 3
Under-17 SC CESA 94 Premier 1 TX-S Space City FC 95 Premier 1
Under-17 OK TSC Hurricane 95 Killingsworth 1 FL Brandon FC Flames - Blue 7
Under-17 AR NWA Lightning Strikers 0 LA 95 Louisiana Fire Red 2
Under-17 GA SSA Central 95 Elite 1 FL CFK 95 Black 4
Under-17 TX-N STING 95 1 TN 95 Lady Lobos 0
Under-17 AL BUSA Elite 0 NC 94 NC Fusion Elite 2
Under-18 GA 95 Concorde Fire South Elite 4 SC SCUFC 94G Elite 0
Under-18 LA BRSC 95 Black 1 OK OFC 94 8
Under-18 FL Tampa Bay United Premier 93 2 GA United FA 94 Elite 1
Under-18 GA NASA 12 Elite II 1 SC CESA 93 Premier 0
Under-18 TN Brentwood 94 Premier 1 FL Creeks Clash Blue 93/94 2
Under-18 NC 93 NCSF Elite 7 AL Legends 0
Under-18 TX-S Challenge 94 South Red 1 TX-N Dallas Texans Red West 0
Under-18 LA MSC Lakers 0 TX-S AHFC 94 2
Under-19 FL CCSC U19 SOL 1 TX-S Lonestar 93 Red 0
Under-19 GA SSA South 94 Elite 2 FL IMG 1
Under-19 NC 92 CASL Chelsea Ladies 1 TN Brentwood 93 Premier 4

The top 200 US Youth Soccer boys and girls teams from the 12 State Associations that make up US Youth Soccer Region III will compete for the 2012 regional title. Preliminary games will be held June 15-17 with quarterfinals, semifinals and finals June 18-21. Most games will be played at the MeSA Soccer Complex in Greenville, S.C, with U-19 preliminary games taking place at Wenwood Soccer Complex nearby.

CESA u19b will play NCA alliance (triangle fc) in the semifinals on tuesday at mesa at 130. The other semifinal is GSA vs CASL.

Three Boys teams from South Carolina advanced to play today-

SCUMP Boys v Pinecrest Premier (U-14) @ 130 MESA
CESA 95 Premier Boys v Lonestars (U-16) @ 830am MESA
CESA 92 Premier Boys v NCA (U-19) @ 130 MESA

Congrats to all of the SC teams that are headed to the next round! Well done!

CESA 97G Premier
CESA 95G Premier
CESA 94G Premier
CESA 93G Premier
CESA 92G Premier
SCUMP 97B Elite
CESA 95B Premier
CESA 92B Premier

GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 17, 2012) –
U-18 Girls 95 Concorde Fire Elite (GA) and OFC (OK) both had a slot secured in the quarterfinal round when they met Sunday. Myra Fisher gave Concorde an early lead as she found the net in the 2nd minute. In response, OFC would rattle off four straight goals, including a Heidi Greeson double. Georgia pulled a goal back in the 74th, but OFC went on to win 4-2.

NASA 12 Elite (GA) continued its regional title defense Sunday, needing a result against hometown rival United FA 94 Elite (GA) to control its own path into the quarterfinals. Brooke Theobald stepped up for her team, firing a goal in just the 4th minute for NASA. Needing to stay sharp at both ends of the field, NASA held on for the 1-0 and top spot in the pool.

Winless on the week thus far, BRSC 95 Black (LA) and SCUFC 94 Elite) (SC) played for pride on their final day of regional competition. BRSC’s Annabell Simpson got her team on the board just after the opening whistle. Nicole Newton would double BRSC’s lead before Anna Westbrook pulled one back for South Carolina. Kassidy Zeringue netted an insurance goal for Louisiana and the game ended 3-1.

After a heartbreaking defeat in the 2011 regional final, Brentwood 94 Premier (TN) entered day three needing a result against Legends (AL) and some help from the other game in the pool to advance to the knock out rounds of the 2012 tournament. Brentwood certainly did its part, notching a convincing 5-0 victory, led by a Chesney White double. The result launched Brentwood to the top of its pool and to a spot in the quarterfinals.

In U-16 boys pool play, 95 NCA Alliance (NC) came through with a critical win over 2011 regional finalist GSA 96 Phoenix Red (GA) to secure top spot in the pool as both teams move on to knock out stages. Brandon Millington scored the decisive goal for NCA in the 54th minute.

Concorde Fire Elite (GA) secured a spot in the quarterfinals by keeping a clean sheet against Arkansas Comets (AR). Defense reigned supreme on the day as neither team was able to create threatening scoring chances. The draw marks the end of the road at the region championships for the Comets.

Needing a result to advance,Brentwood 95 Premier (TN)couldn’t capitalize in front of goal and had to settle for a 0-0 draw with OFC 96 (OK). This draw marked the third in as many games for Brentwood, and the second on the week for OFC.

After grinding out wins in the first two preliminary games, Jacksonville United FC exploded for six goals and an emphatic victory over Vestavia Steamers (AL). After two Jacksonville goals in the first 20 minutes, Joshua Castellanos scored another just before half. Jacksonville faces a touch quarterfinal matchup with GSA.

Regional winners of the Under-14 through Under-19 brackets earn a berth to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill, S.C., July 25-29 at Manchester Meadows.

Complete Sunday Scores:

GIRLS
Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
Under-13 AL BUSA 99 United 0 SC CESA 98 Premier 2
Under-13 OK Tulsa Blitz 99 white 2 TX-S Lonestar 99 Red North 0
Under-13 FL Sunrise Sting 98/99 4 AR Little Rock Futbol Club 99 0
Under-13 TX-N Dallas Texans 0 NC 98 CSA Charlotte SA Tiro 0
Under-13 TN TNFC 99 Valkyrie 5 LA MSC Lakers 1
Under-13 MS BFC 99 0 GA Tophat 17 Gold 10
Under-14 FL FC Florida 97 Premier 0 SC CESA 97 Premier 2
Under-14 LA BRSC 98 Black 1 AR Arkansas Comets 98 3
Under-14 MS TFC United 98 1 TN TNFC 98 Azzurri 3
Under-14 GA CFC Lady Chiefs 98 Premier 1 TX-S Texas Rush 97/98 Nike Blue 1
Under-14 OK Oklahoma Football Club 0 TN TNFC 98 Avanti 0
Under-14 TX-S AHFC 98G 0 OK Blitz United 98 Attack 3
Under-14 AL Huntsville FC 98 Blue 0 FL Ponte Vedra SC 97/98 Storm Gold 5
Under-14 TX-N Liverpool 98 Elite 3 NC 97 CUFC Gold 1
Under-15 TX-S AHFC 97 5 SC SCU/MP 96 Elite 0
Under-15 LA 97 Louisiana Fire Blue 1 TN 97 FC Alliance Black 2
Under-15 GA SSA/WGFC United 97 Elite 2 GA NASA 15 Elite 2
Under-15 OK Canadian Valley FC 97 4 AL Auburn Thunder 1
Under-15 TX-S Challenge 97 0 FL Palm Beach Soccer Academy - Magic Jacks 2
Under-15 GA GSA 97 Phoenix White 0 TN MSC Strikers Premier 97 2
Under-15 TN Brentwood 97 Premier 3 AR Arkansas Comets 97 Navy 0
Under-15 NC 96 TFC Navy 0 TX-N Sting 97 1
Under-16 FL West Florida Premier 95 Elite 1 SC CESA 95 Premier 2
Under-16 GA Tophat 14 Gold 0 TN FC Alliance 96 Black 1
Under-16 MS TFC United 96 1 AR Little Rock FC 96 2
Under-16 TX-S AHFC 96 Blue 0 GA United FA 96 Elite 3
Under-16 LA Louisiana Fire Red 0 GA NASA 14 Elite 3
Under-16 OK OFC 96 2 TN TNFC 96 Impact 0
Under-16 TX-S AHFC 96 2 AL HFC 96 Blue 0
Under-16 TX-N Texans Red North 1 NC 95 NCSF Elite 1
Under-17 TN 95 Lady Lobos 3 AL BUSA Elite 2
Under-17 FL Brandon FC Flames - Blue 0 SC CESA 94 Premier 3
Under-17 LA 95 Louisiana Fire Red 2 GA SSA Central 95 Elite 1
Under-17 TN FC Alliance 95 Black 1 MS FC United 95 1
Under-17 FL CFK 95 Black 1 AR NWA Lightning Strikers 0
Under-17 TX-S AHFC 95G 0 NC 94 CASL Elite Ladies 2
Under-17 TX-S Space City FC 95 Premier 3 OK TSC Hurricane 95 Killingsworth 0
Under-17 NC 94 NC Fusion Elite 5 TX-N STING 95 0
Under-18 SC CESA 93 Premier 2 FL Tampa Bay United Premier 93 1
Under-18 OK OFC 94 4 GA 95 Concorde Fire South Elite 2
Under-18 SC SCUFC 94G Elite 1 LA BRSC 95 Black 3
Under-18 GA United FA 94 Elite 0 GA NASA 12 Elite II 1
Under-18 AL Legends 0 TN Brentwood 94 Premier 5
Under-18 FL Creeks Clash Blue 93/94 0 NC 93 NCSF Elite 2
Under-18 TX-S AHFC 94 1 TX-S Challenge 94 South Red 0
Under-18 TX-N Dallas Texans Red West 1 LA MSC Lakers 3
Under-19 TX-S Lonestar 93 Red 2 SC CESA 92 Girls Premier 0
Under-19 AL BUSA 93 2 NC 92 CASL Chelsea Ladies 1
Under-19 GA SSA South 94 Elite 3 OK WSA 93 1
BOYS
Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
Under-13 GA NASA 17 Elite 2 LA BRSC 99 Black 1
Under-13 TN 99 Lobos Blue 0 TX-S Texas Rush 99-Prep 0
Under-13 AR Mighty Bluebirds Green 1 FL Pinecrest Premier Blue 2
Under-13 MS BSO Real MS Blazers 0 NC 98 CASL Elite Black 3
Under-13 TX-N Solar Chelsea Red 99 3 OK OFC 99 1
Under-13 AL VHSC Steamers 99 Black 1 SC CESA 98 Premier 0
Under-14 FL Pinecrest Premier 1 TX-N FC Dallas 98B Premier 3
Under-14 NC 97 CASL Elite 0 TX-S Texas Rush 97/98 Premier 1
Under-14 TN FC Alliance 98 Black 5 AL HSC Phantoms 98 0
Under-14 OK Oklahoma Football Club 2 FL Sunrise Elite 97\98 1
Under-14 GA Atlanta Fire United 98 Elite 1 AR AR Comets 98 Premier 0
Under-14 OK TSC Hurricane 98 3 LA BRSC Black 98 2
Under-14 TN BWSC 98 Premier 0 GA GSA 98 Phoenix Red 2
Under-14 MS SMSC FC United 98 0 SC SCU/MP 97 Elite 4
Under-15 LA 97 LA Fire Red 0 TX-S Lonestars 97 Red SAN 1
Under-15 TX-N FC Dallas 97 Central 4 FL SAA Real Madrid Miami 2
Under-15 NC 96 Casl Elite 3 GA Concorde Fire Elite 1
Under-15 MS TFC United 97 2 FL West Pines Utd Black 5
Under-15 TN Brentwood 97 Premier 2 AL VHSC Steamers 97 Black 0
Under-15 TX-S Manchester United Houston 97 0 OK OFC 97 0
Under-15 AR LRFC North 0 GA GSA Phoenix 97 Red 2
Under-15 AR NWA Lightning Strikers 97 2 SC SCU/MP 96 Elite 2
Under-16 OK OK Texans 0 TX-N Dallas Texans West White 1
Under-16 TN Tennessee Rush 96 Nike 0 TX-S Lonestars 96 Red NTH 0
Under-16 NC 95 NCA Alliance 1 GA GSA 96 Phoenix Red 0
Under-16 OK TSC Hurricane 96 Mcintosh 1 FL West Pines United Black 4
Under-16 FL JUFC 95-96 6 AL Vestavia Steamers 96 Black 0
Under-16 OK OFC 96 0 TN Brentwood 96 Premier 0
Under-16 GA Concorde Fire Elite 0 AR Arkansas Comets 96 Premier 0
Under-16 SC CESA 95 Premier 1 LA Cajun Soccer Club Fury 96 1
Under-17 TX-N Solar Chelsea 95 1 OK OFC 95 0
Under-17 AR AZTECAS 95 BOYS 1 TX-S AHFC 95 2
Under-17 TN Brentwood 95 Premier 2 NC 94 CFSC Breakers White 1
Under-17 FL Jacksonville United 94/95 3 FL West Pines United FC 1
Under-17 LA BRSC/CSC Alliance 5 MS TFC United 95 0
Under-17 AL HFC 95 Blue 2 TX-S Eclipse Premier 95 3
Under-17 AL Steamers 95 Black 0 GA Concorde Fire Elite 1
Under-17 SC SCUFC 94 Elite 1 FL Tampa Bay United Premier 94 4
Under-18 TX-N AYSES Gold 0 FL Florida Rush Nike 1
Under-18 TX-N Dallas Texans Red 2 TX-S Lonestar 94 Red North 0
Under-18 OK TSCH 94 Earle 1 NC 93 CUFC Charlotte United Gold 0
Under-18 LA BRSC 94 Black 3 LA CFJ-LA 94 Louisiana Fire Blue 1
Under-18 SC SCU/MP 93 Boys Elite 2 FL West Pines United FC Black 93/94 1
Under-18 GA SSA Central Elite 94 2 SC CESA 94 Premier 0
Under-18 GA 94 Norcross Fury Premier 3 AL Vestavia Steamers 94 3
Under-18 SC CESA 93 Premier 1 TN FC Alliance 94 Black 2
Under-19 GA Alpharetta Ambush 93 Red 1 FL Florida Rush Nike 5
Under-19 TX-S Texacans 92/93 Red 1 NC 92 NCA Alliance 5
Under-19 TX-S Eclipse Premier 92/93 2 NC 92 CASL Chelsea 1
Under-19 SC CESA 92 Premier 4 FL CTC Bandits 0
Under-19 LA Chicago Fire Jrs. LA 2 OK West Side Alliance SC 93 4

The top 200 US Youth Soccer boys and girls teams from the 12 State Associations that make up US Youth Soccer Region III will compete for the 2012 regional title. Preliminary games will be held June 15-17 with quarterfinals, semifinals and finals June 18-21. Most games will be played at the MeSA Soccer Complex in Greenville, S.C, with U-19 preliminary games taking place at Wenwood Soccer Complex nearby.

The US Youth Soccer National Championships will consist of US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.
Daily reports and complete results from the tournament are available on http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org. Follow the moments from the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series on Twitter and share the moments with us on Facebook.

Congrats to all of the SC teams that are headed to the next round! Well done!

CESA 97G Premier
CESA 95G Premier
CESA 94G Premier
CESA 93G Premier
CESA 92G Premier
SCUMP 97B Elite
CESA 95B Premier
CESA 92B Premier

GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 18, 2012) – Quarterfinals matches brought plenty of emotion and drama to the Region III (South) Championships presented by National Guard. Under-14 through Under-16 age groups played quarterfinal matchups Monday and winners will enjoy a day off tomorrow as they prepare for semifinals on Wednesday. Two games were decided in overtime, with 3 going to PKs to decide a winner.

Quarterfinal matches continue Tuesday, with U-17 and U-18 teams taking the field. Additionally, U-13 and U-19 age groups will play semifinal matches on Tuesday.

With a spot in the semifinals on the line, it was a good day to have won your preliminary pool. All four U-16 girls winning teams Monday had advanced at the top of their respective group. First up, OFC 96 (OK) tallied a 1-0 victory over West Florida Premier 95 Elite (FL). Baillie Miller netted the decisive goal in the 68th minute.

Two Texas teams met up when Texans Red North (TX-N) and US Youth Soccer National League team AHFC 96 (TX-S) played on Monday. AHFC standout and youth national team player Michaela Abam played the hero as she struck in the 72nd minute to lift her team to a 1-0 win.

FC Alliance 96 Black (TN and 95 NCSF Elite (NC) battled back and forth Monday with a berth in the semis up for grabs. NCSF struck first thanks to an Anne Prendergast strike in the 30th. Jaoanda Parchman would level for FC Alliance just before half. Jessie Pardue put NCSF back up with the game winner in the 68th minute.

Hometown team CESA 95 Premier (SC) battled TNFC 96 Impact (TN) to a scoreless first half. Savannah McCaskill broke the stalemate in the 61st minute and Kathryn Jones added an insurance goal just 10 minutes later for the 2-0 victory.

SAA Real Madrid (FL) took a 1-0 lead over Brentwood 97 (TN) off a Sebastian Herran strike in the 36th minute. Brentwood would level just before halftime, but the equalizer was trumped just on the other side of the halftime whistle as SAA combined for a goal in the 46th minute. Allessandro Campoy added a third in the 66th to claim a 3-1 win.

GSA Phoenix 97 (GA) earned a spot in the semifinals with a 2-0 win over 96 CASL (NC). Goals by Kofi Twumasi and Josef Samuel in the 13th and 64th minutes respectively lifted the Georgia state cup champs.

Emotions ran high as Lightning Strikers (AR) and OFC 97 (OK) took the field in a quarterfinal match. Jacob Tunney scored the lone goal in the game as he found net in the 66th minute in a game that saw numerous cautions and one ejection.

South Texas state champs Lonestars 97 SAN (TX-S) scored an early goal against unbeaten West Pines United (FL) as Tristan Cavazos beat the high defensive line and slotted home the ball. A cohesive team effort and determined defending kept West Pines off the score sheet and secured the 1-0 victory.

Complete Monday Scores:

GIRLS
Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
Under-14 AR Arkansas Comets 98 0 TX-N Liverpool 98 Elite 7
Under-14 OK Oklahoma Football Club 1 OK Blitz United 98 Attack 2
Under-14 TX-S AHFC 98G 0 TN TNFC 98 Azzurri 3
Under-14 SC CESA 97 Premier 2 FL Ponte Vedra SC 97/98 Storm Gold 3
Under-15 LA 97 Louisiana Fire Blue 1 TN Brentwood 97 Premier 0
Under-15 TN MSC Strikers Premier 97 1 TN 97 FC Alliance Black 4
Under-15 TX-N Sting 97 1 FL Palm Beach Soccer Academy - Magic Jacks 0
Under-15 TX-S Challenge 97 0 TX-S AHFC 97 1
Under-16 TN FC Alliance 96 Black 1 NC 95 NCSF Elite 2
Under-16 TN TNFC 96 Impact 0 SC CESA 95 Premier 2
Under-16 TX-N Texans Red North 0 TX-S AHFC 96 1
Under-16 FL West Florida Premier 95 Elite 0 OK OFC 96 1
Under-19 OK WSA 93 0 TX-S Lonestar 93 Red 1
Under-19 NC 92 CASL Chelsea Ladies 1 FL IMG 1
Under-19 SC CESA 92 Girls Premier 0 AL BUSA 93 1
BOYS
Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
Under-14 TX-S Texas Rush 97/98 Premier 1 GA Atlanta Fire United 98 Elite 0
Under-14 FL Pinecrest Premier 2 SC SCU/MP 97 Elite 3
Under-14 GA GSA 98 Phoenix Red 0 TX-N FC Dallas 98B Premier 2
Under-14 OK TSC Hurricane 98 0 FL Sunrise Elite 97\98 2
Under-15 TX-S Lonestars 97 Red SAN 1 FL West Pines Utd Black 0
Under-15 GA GSA Phoenix 97 Red 2 NC 96 Casl Elite 0
Under-15 AR NWA Lightning Strikers 97 0 OK OFC 97 1
Under-15 TN Brentwood 97 Premier 1 FL SAA Real Madrid Miami 3
Under-16 TX-S Lonestars 96 Red NTH 0 SC CESA 95 Premier 1
Under-16 GA Concorde Fire Elite 3 FL West Pines United Black 2
Under-16 OK OK Texans 2 NC 95 NCA Alliance 0
Under-16 GA GSA 96 Phoenix Red 2 FL JUFC 95-96 1
Under-19 LA Chicago Fire Jrs. LA 1 OK West Side Alliance SC 93 0

The top 200 US Youth Soccer boys and girls teams from the 12 State Associations that make up US Youth Soccer Region III will compete for the 2012 regional title. Quarterfinals, semifinals and finals will be played June 18-21 at MeSA Soccer Complex.

Answer to #1 - A wild card team was needed to fill the 18 bracket and as the host club, by rule CESA was allowed to fill the spot

Answer to #2 - The 92g didnt advance

How does adding a second team to an age group reduce your chances to advance?

Must be new math?

Maybe the u18 state wild card opportunity was the only ticket available to be in the event and they took it.

The CESA 94's didn't compete at u17 because they lost in State Cup. So they didn't qualify for regions at age.

When the wild card opportunity came up at u18....that was their ticket to regions.

Good for them. As successful as they've been over the years and at a very critical age for college recruiting, they caught a deserved break.

U19 CESA 92 Premier advance to face rival GSA at 1:30 tomorrow for the 2012 Region III Championship @ 1:30 after a 3-0 win today over 92 NCA Alliance (NC).

Game 4:
Emmett Lunceford asst Carlos Hernandez
Brandon Burkholder asst Ricky Garbanzo
Matthew Flynn asst Ricky Garbanzo
Clean Sheet: Alex Young

Game 3:
Ricky Garbanzo
Oliver Nobles
Brandon Burkholder
Clean Sheet: Alex Young

Game 2:
Ricky Garbanzo PK
Keeper: Alex Young

Game 1:
Ricky Garbanzo Free Kick from 22
Clean Sheet: Alex Young

Schedule:
http://tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org/eve...oys/Division+1/

Roster:
http://tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org/eve...A92PremierSCSC/

Collegiate Men's Soccer Programs Represented:
Clemson
Coastal Carolina
College of Charleston
Covenant
Elon
Presbyterian
Spartanburg Methodist
USC Upstate
Wofford

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I had the opportunity to watch the U18 girls match this morning versus Oklahoma and was very impressed with CESA goalkeeper Maggie Griesell of Greenville HS! She made several standout saves. Also impressive were Stephanie DeVita of Hillcrest and Emily Graves of South Aiken.

Always impressed with the job that Andrew Hyslop does with his teams. I look forward to watching the nucleus of this side in the Clash of the Carolinas July 7 at Blackbaud Stadium!

Congratulations girls on a great season and representing South Carolina with class!

GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 19, 2012) – On Tuesday at the US Youth Soccer Region III Championships presented by National Guard, after enjoying a day of rest yesterday, the Under-17 and Under-18 age groups were back in action to round out the semifinal field. Another set of teams have inched closer raising a regional trophy and vying for the coveted US Youth Soccer National Championship.

In U-18 boys’ quarterfinal play, defending Region III Champs Florida Rush (FL) needed overtime beat SSA Central Elite 94 (GA) to advance to the semifinals. Florida Rush took the lead just before half, but SSA’s Coleman Parks leveled the game at one in the 78th. Andrew Bruce scored the game winner in the second overtime period for Rush.

A sound tactical game lifted AYSES Gold (TX-N) to a 1-0 victory over BRSC 94 Black (LA). For the first time all week, AYSES kept a shutout, led by a strong defensive effort. Ramon Gallegos scored the game winner in the 28th.

After 72 minutes of scoreless soccer between 93 CUFC Charlotte United Gold (NC) and Dallas Texans Red (TX-N), Jacob Kennedy played the hero as he struck for CUFC in the 72nd minute. His goal proved the difference on the day as CUFC advanced to the semis on the 1-0 score line.

It’s been an impressive individual year for Cristian Mata of TSCH 94 Earle (OK) who was recently named Gatorade player of the year, and today his performance was equal to the accolades. After a scoreless first half with FC Alliance 94 Black (TN), Mata struck twice in the second frame to lift TSCH to a 2-0 victory.

In the U-17 girls group, CESA 94 Premier (SC) triumphed over AHFC 95 (TX-S), 2-0. Meaghan Carrigan began the scoring with a goal in the 30th minute, and Chelsea Drennan added an insurance goal in the 71st. This team now joins the U-16 CESA girl’s team representing the club in the semifinals.

Sting 95 (TX-N) inched out a win over CFK 95 Black (FL) by a score of 1-0. After heading into halftime locked at zeroes, Vanessa Mendoza scored the game winner in the 47th minute. Prior to today’s quarterfinal match, CFK had given up only one goal all tournament. One was enough for Sting who now move on to the semis.

Brandon FC Flames (FL) were first on the scoreboard when they took on 94 CASL Elite (NC). Caroline Evers scored twice for Brandon FC, once in the 40th and again in the 58th minute. CASL would get one back in the 70th on a Melanie Priestley goal, but Florida held on for the 201 victory.

94 NC Fusion Elite (NC) continued its shutout streak on the week as they battled 95 Louisiana Fire Red (LA) to a nil-nil draw through regulation and overtime. With confidence, Kelsi Peters stepped up and was the fifth of five shooters to net the spot kick and launched her team to the semifinals.

Tuesday Quarterfinal Scores:

Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
Under-17 Girls TX-S AHFC 95G 0 SC CESA 94 Premier 2
Under-17 Girls TX-N STING 95 1 FL CFK 95 Black 0
Under-17 Girls LA 95 Louisiana Fire Red 0 NC 94 NC Fusion Elite 1
Under-17 Girls FL Brandon FC Flames - Blue 2 NC 94 CASL Elite Ladies 1
Under-17 Boys TX-S Eclipse Premier 95 1 TX-S AHFC 95 2
Under-17 Boys AL Steamers 95 Black 1 FL Tampa Bay United Premier 94 0
Under-17 Boys TX-N Solar Chelsea 95 1 GA Concorde Fire Elite 0
Under-17 Boys AR AZTECAS 95 BOYS 0 FL Jacksonville United 94/95 5
Under-18 Girls SC CESA 93 Premier 1 OK OFC 94 2
Under-18 Girls GA 95 Concorde Fire South Elite 0 GA NASA 12 Elite II 1
Under-18 Girls NC 93 NCSF Elite 1 TX-S AHFC 94 3
Under-18 Girls TX-S Challenge 94 South Red 0 TN Brentwood 94 Premier 3
Under-18 Boys GA SSA Central Elite 94 1 FL Florida Rush Nike 2
Under-18 Boys TX-N AYSES Gold 1 LA BRSC 94 Black 0
Under-18 Boys NC 93 CUFC Charlotte United Gold 1 TX-N Dallas Texans Red 0
Under-18 Boys TN FC Alliance 94 Black 0 OK TSCH 94 Earle 2

The top 200 US Youth Soccer boys and girls teams from the 12 State Associations that make up US Youth Soccer Region III will compete for the 2012 regional title. Quarterfinals, semifinals and finals will be played June 18-21 at MeSA Soccer Complex.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 19, 2012) –Eight teams have played their way into the final matches of the Under-13 and Under-19 age groups for US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships in Greenville, S.C., presented by the National Guard. The U-13 and U-19 Boys and Girls championship matches will be played Wednesday at MeSA Soccer Complex. Not only will the U-19 teams claim a regional title, the teams will also punch tickets to the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill, S.C., July 25-29, at the Manchester Meadows.

For the first time at the Region III Championships, U-13 champions will be crowned. The boys matchup pits 99 Lobos Blue (TN) against storied club, NASA 17 Elite (GA). The girls’ game features another perennial presence at these championships, Dallas Texans (TX-N), as they face off with Tulsa Blitz 99 White (OK).

The U-19 boys finalists are fighting for the chance to contend for the James P. McGuire Cup, the oldest trophy in all of youth sports. CESA 92 Premier (SC) will face GSA 93 Phoenix Red (GA) in the U-19 boys final. On the girls’ side, CCSC 19 SOL (FL) is set to play Brentwood (TN) for a chance to vie for a national title.

Tuesday Semifinal Scores:

Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
Under-13 Girls TX-N Dallas Texans 2 GA Tophat 17 Gold 1
Under-13 Girls TN TNFC 99 Valkyrie 2 OK Tulsa Blitz 99 white 3
Under-13 Boys TN 99 Lobos Blue 2 TX-N Solar Chelsea Red 99 0
Under-13 Boys TX-S Texas Rush 99-Prep 0 GA NASA 17 Elite 2
Under-19 Girls AL BUSA 93 0 FL CCSC U19 SOL 1
Under-19 Girls TN Brentwood 93 Premier 2 GA SSA South 94 Elite 1
Under-19 Boys SC CESA 92 Premier 3 NC 92 NCA Alliance 0
Under-19 Boys NC 92 CASL Chelsea 2 GA GSA 93 Phoenix Red 3

Deltadog, clean out youe in box.

Congratulations to CESA 95B and 95G who both advanced to the Region Championship Games on Thursday!

Good Luck to the 92B this afternoon as they play for the Championship

Any news from the U14 boys semis?

CESA 94G advanced as well.

Good luck tomorrow in the finals!


CESA 95B Premier
CESA 92B Premier
CESA 95G Premier
CESA 94G Premier

Wed Jun 20

u14B Semi-Finals
Sunrise Elite(FL)2-0(SC)SCU/MP Elite
Texas Rush Premier(TX-S)0-4(TX-N)FC Dallas Premier
(Well done SCU/MP 97 and good run by a really good team that will be contending for years tocome.)

u19B Finals
CESA 92 Premier(SC)1-3(GA)GSA 93 Phoenix Red
(Wonderful job but not the ending this team wanted but what a run these boys have had!) "GSA wins in the finals again!"

U19 CESA 92 Premier advance to face rival GSA at 1:30 tomorrow for the 2012 Region III Championship @ 1:30 after a 3-0 win today over 92 NCA Alliance (NC).

Game 5: U19 Championship Recap
CESA drew first blood in the second half on a flip throw by Brandon Burkholder that was crushed into the net by Oliver Nobles on an outstanding header from about six yards out. The contest drew to a tie in the second half on a goal by GSA which led to double overtime where two goals were given up on a heroic effort by a team that had seen two players sidelined with injuries during the first half and first overtime.

What an amazing run these guys have had over the years. The families, coaches and community have all be amazing to be a part of. Best of luck going forward to all of these young men.

Game 4:
Emmett Lunceford asst Carlos Hernandez
Brandon Burkholder asst Ricky Garbanzo
Matthew Flynn asst Ricky Garbanzo
Clean Sheet: Alex Young

Game 3:
Ricky Garbanzo
Oliver Nobles
Will Crawford - PK
Brandon Burkholder
Clean Sheet: Alex Young

Game 2:
Ricky Garbanzo PK
Keeper: Alex Young

Game 1:
Ricky Garbanzo Free Kick from 22
Clean Sheet: Alex Young

Schedule:
http://tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org/eve...oys/Division+1/

Roster:
http://tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org/eve...A92PremierSCSC/

Collegiate Men's Soccer Programs Represented:
Clemson
Coastal Carolina
College of Charleston
Covenant
Elon
Presbyterian
Spartanburg Methodist
USC Upstate
Wofford


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GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 19, 2012) – <The first four champions, Under-13 and Under-19 Boys and Girls, were crowned Wednesday at the US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships presented by the National Guard. Celebrations and emotions were on display as U-13 Girls Dallas Texans (TX-N), U-13 Boys NASA 17 Elite (GA), U-19 Girls CCSC Sol (FL) and U-19 Boys GSA 93 Phoenix Red (GA) claimed their respective titles. The Under-19 champions will continue their journey and compete at the prestigious US Youth Soccer National Championships July 25-29 at Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, S.C. The rest of the age groups will play final matches Thursday at MeSA Soccer Complex in Greenville, S.C.

Highlighting the oldest age group on the day, Brentwood 93 Premier (TN) fell to CCSC SOL (FL) 2-0 in the U-19 Girls final. A brilliant Emily Cooksey strike gave CCSC the lead just before half, and Allison Brashear added an insurance goal in the 63rd. Many of the girls on this CCSC team were formerly of Ponte Vedra and competed in the National Championships, but have never won that coveted title.

Longtime rivals CESA 92 (SC) and GSA 93 Phoenix Red (GA) battled in the U-19 Boys final for the chance to compete for the James P McGuire cup at the national championships. After a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation, Josimar Olmos and Donimic Bonilla found the net for GSA claim the regional title for the first time for this squad.

Wednesday Final Scores:

Under-13 Girls
OK Tulsa Blitz 99 white 0 TX-N Dallas Texans 1
Goal Scorer: Dallas - Ashlyn Heckman (15:00)
Under-13 Boys
GA NASA 17 Elite 2 TN 99 Lobos Blue 1
Goal Scorers: NASA - Logan Llano (4:00, 10:00)
Lobos - Collin Scott (66:00)
Under-19 Girls
TN Brentwood 93 Premier 0 FL CCSC U19 SOL 2
Goal Scorers: CCSC - Emily Cooksey (43:00) Allison Brashear (63:00)
Under-19 Boys
GA GSA 93 Phoenix Red 3 SC CESA 92 Premier 1
Goal Scorers: GSA - OG (79:00) Josimar Olmos (100:00) Dominic Bonilla (117:00)
CESA - Oliver Nobels (70:00)

GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 20, 2012) – <The Under-14 through Under-18 age finals are set with 20 teams playing their way into the final matches for the US Youth Soccer Region III Championships. Florida Rush Nike (FL) is the lone defending US Youth Soccer Region III Champion team who has the opportunity to win back-to-back titles Thursday. They will face a rematch of last year’s final game as they face off with TSCH 94 Earle (OK) on Thursday.

Highlights from today’s games:

In the U-14 Girls group, semifinal day marked the end of the journey at regionals for Ponte Vedra Storm (FL), as they lost to TNFC 98 Azurri (TN). Callie McKinney and Karlie Paschall gave Tennessee a 2-0 halftime lead, and a double by Meredith Slessman secure their spot in the finals.

In a hard fought game, Liverpool 98 Elite (TX-N) eeked out a 1-0 win over Blitz United 98 Attack (OK). Rachel Palet scored the lone goal on the day in the 45th minute to send her team to the championship game.

In the U-15 Girls group, Louisiana Fire Blue (LA) took an early lead over US Youth Soccer National League team AHFC 97 (TX-S) with an Alexandra Thomas goal, her eighth of the tournament. That lead held until the waning minutes of regulation, as AHFC’s Christiana Sullivan leveled the score in the 77th. AHFC would strike in the overtime period with Junique Rodriguez netting her third goal on the week to claim the 2-1 victory and a spot in the finals.

Their finals day opponent will be Sting 97 (TX-N) who also advanced with a 2-1 victory over 97 FC Alliance Black (TN). Karina Boyea nodded home a corner to give Sting a 1-0 lead. Delaney Griffin equalized for FC Alliance in the 54th minute, her third goal in the tournament. Cassandra Conarty would answer for Sting just five minutes later and send her team to the title game.

In U-17 Boys action, Solar Chelsea (TX-N) had to bounce back from a 1-0 deficit against AHFC 95 (TX-S). After committing an own goal to fall behind, Solar leveled off a Casey Eaton goal in the 73rd minute. DeShawon Nembhard would prove the hero as he found the net in the 90th minute to send Solar to the finals.

Solar will face Jacksonville United (FL), who beat Steamers 95 Black (AL) in today’s semifinal. After failing to score through 90 minutes, Jacksonville broke the stalemate with two goals in overtime. Adam Demetree struck in the 105th and Riley Perrin doubled the lead just a minute later for a 2-0 victory.

Wednesday Semifinal Scores:

Group Rep Away Score Rep Home Score
GIRLS
Under-14 Girls FL Ponte Vedra SC 97/98 Storm Gold 0 TN TNFC 98 Azzurri 4
Goal Scorers: TN - Callie McKinney (7:00) Karlie Paschall (37:00) Meredith Slessman (52:00, 77:00)
Under-14 Girls TX-N Liverpool 98 Elite 1 OK Blitz United 98 Attack 0
Goal Scorer: TX-N - Rachel Palet (45:00)
Under-15 Girls TN 97 FC Alliance Black 1 TX-N Sting 97 2
Goal Scorers: TN - Delaney Griffin (54:00)
TX-N - Karina Boyea (29:00), Cassandra Conarty (60:00)
Under-15 Girls LA 97 Louisiana Fire Blue 1 TX-S AHFC 97 2
Goal Scorers: LA - Alexandra Thomas (46:00)
TX-S - Christiana Sullivan (77:00), Junique Rodriguez (105:00)
Under-16 Girls OK OFC 96 1 NC 95 NCSF Elite 0
Goal Scorer: OK - Rachael Thun (108:00)
Under-16 Girls SC CESA 95 Premier 1 TX-S AHFC 96 0
Goal Scorer: SC - Sarah Renfro (25:00)
Under-17 Girls NC 94 NC Fusion Elite 2 SC CESA 94 Premier 3
Goal Scorers: NC - PAIGE TRENT (42:00), CAROLINE SHERWOOD (80:00)
SC - Layla Joudeh (14:00), Madeleine Brock (55:00), Chelsea Drennan (76:00)
Under-17 Girls TX-N Sting 95 0 FL Brandon FC Flames 1
Goal Scorer: FL - Delaney Riggins (105:00)
Under-18 Girls TX-S AHFC 94 2 GA NASA 12 Elite II 1
Goal Scorers: TX-S - Kaitlyn Bourgeois (49:00), Jillian Lutz (69:00)
GA - Emily Sonnett (10:00)
Under-18 Girls TN Brentwood 94 Premier 2 OK OFC 94 1
Goal Scorers: TN - Chesney White (32:00), Chesney White (38:00)
OK - Courtney Dike (17:00)
BOYS
Under-14 Boys SC SCU/MP 97 Elite 0 FL Sunrise Elite 97\98 2
Goal Scorers: FL - John Skahan (20:00) Frederick Gil (70:00)
Under-14 Boys TX-N FC Dallas 98 Premier 4 TX-S Texas Rush 97/98 Premier 0
Goal Scorers: TX-N - Delfino Garcia (11:00, 23:00) Luis ZuaZua (42:00) Adam Garcia (52:00)
Under-15 Boys GA GSA Phoenix 97 Red 6 TX-S Lonestars 97 Red SAN 0
Goal Scorers: GA - Daniel Kierath (6:00), Jonathan Borja (18:00), Alfredo Rivera (39:00), Josiah Baker (49:00), Shadrack Nsukami (54:00), Josiah Baker (78:00)
Under-15 Boys FL SAA Real Madrid Miami 2 OK OFC 97 0
Goal Scorers: FL - Sebastian Herran (7:00), Gonzalo Marquez (37:00)
Under-16 Boys GA GSA 96 Phoenix Red 2 GA Concorde Fire Elite 1
Goal Scorers: GSA - Roman Brockman (15:00)
Concorde - Christian Duncan (59:00)
Under-16 Boys OK OK Texans 1 SC CESA 95 Premier 5
Goal Scorers: OK - MICHAEL MITRIK (24:00)
SC - Ryan Bertling (11:00), Glennon Donohue (19:00), Joshua Bertelsman (38:00), Haddad Khouri (60:00), Tyler Rider (65:00)
Under-17 Boys AL Steamers 95 Black 0 FL Jacksonville United 94/95 2
Goal Scorers: FL - ADAM DEMETREE (105:00), RILEY PERRIN (106:00)
Under-17 Boys TX-N Solar Chelsea 95 2 TX-S AHFC 95 1
Goal Scorers: TX-N - Casey Eaton (73:00), DeShawon Nembhard (90:00)
TX-S - Solar OG
Under-18 Boys NC 93 CUFC Charlotte United Gold 1 FL Florida Rush Nike 2
Goal Scorers: NC - JACOB KENNEDY (87:00)
FL - Bryce Ciambella (69:00)
Under-18 Boys OK TSCH 94 Earle 3 TX-N AYSES Gold 2
Goal Scorers: OK - Harrison Kane (22:00), Harrison Kane (63:00), Anesuishe Raranje (72:00)
TX-N - Jordan Rubel (44:00), Joshua Dillon (65:00)

Congrats to CESA's 95B, 95G & 94G Premier teams on their wins today.

Pretty awesome that one of the smallest states in region III is sending three teams from the same club to the National Championships!

Congratulations to all!

GREER — The Greenville-based Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA) will be sending three teams to the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships for the first time in the organization’s history.

Three CESA teams – Premier 95 U16 boys, Premier 95 U16 girls and Premier 94 U17 girls – played for Region III titles at the MeSA Complex Thursday morning, and all three were victorious.

The most dramatic win came courtesy of the U16 girls team, which remained locked in a scoreless tie through regulation and an extra period against the Oklahoma FC of Edmond, Okla., before keeper Casey Jeanfreau stopped a shot during penalty kicks to give her team a 1-0 win.

“We feel like this is our time, this is our year,” said Jeanfreau, a rising senior at Greenville Tech Charter.

The U16 girls team, coached by Andrew Fleming, went 6-0 in the Region tournament, outscoring its six opponents 14-1.

In the U16 boys final, Jackson Karolczyk scored off an assist from Eastside High’s Connor Donohue less than 10 minutes into the match and CESA’s Premier 95 boys team held on for a 1-0 win over GSA 96 Phoenix Red of Atlanta.

The team, coached by Pearse Tormey, was just 1-0-2 in preliminary play, but finished 4-0-2 by outscoring its final three opponents by a 7-1 margin.

There also was plenty of drama in the U17 girls final as CESA’s Premier 94 squad prevailed 2-1 over the Brandon FC Flames of Florida when Meaghan Carrigan scored the game-winning goal on a header with less than a minute remaining.

Carrigan, a rising senior at Christ Church Episcopal School, helped her team post a 5-0-1 record in tournament play. The team is coached by Andrew Hyslop.

All three CESA winners will advance to play for national titles at the U.S. Youth Soccer Championships, which are set for Rock Hill’s Manchester Meadows Complex, July 24-29.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 21, 2012) – The US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships presented by National Guard came to an inspiring conclusion Thursday with 10 teams lifting regional championship trophies and claiming a place at the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill, S.C.

After a scoreless first half, TNFC 98 Azzurri (TN) won the U-14 Girls regional title with two second half goals to beat Liverpool 98 Elite (TX-N). Meredith Slessman struck in the 41st for her sixth of the tournament and Daniella Marcano added an insurance goal in the 61st to secure her team a berth in the national championships.

After a goalless first 70 minutes in the U-14 Boys final, FC Dallas 98 Premier (TX-N) and Sunrise Elite (FL) entered overtime knowing the first goal would be pivotal. Jack Skahan made sure momentum swung in favor of Sunrise Elite, as he ran onto a ball over the top and slotted home the decisive strike for a 1-0 victory.

Same name, different roster, same result. Sting 97 is once again Region III champs as they got the better of AHFC 97 (TX-S) in the U-15 Girls final. Vianei Sanchez finished a successful buildup from the Sting midfield to put her team in the lead. Sting defended well and goalkeeping played a huge part to ensure that one goal was enough to claim the championship.

The U-15 Boys final between GSA Phoenix 97 Red (GA) and SAA Real Madrid Miami (FL) was tied after regulation, tied after overtime, and decided by penalty kicks. Eight minutes into the first overtime period, Momodou Jallow gave GSA a 1-0 lead. Just five minutes from the regional championship, GSA then lost the lead as SAA’s Sebastian Herran scored from 35 yards out. In the shootout, SAA made all five shots and came up with the one needed save to advance to the national championships.

CESA (SC) went three for three in championship games today, with the first win by the U-16 girls over OFC 96 (OK). After both teams created but couldn’t convert scoring chances through regulation and overtime, the championship was decided by spot kicks. Going nine shooters deep, CESA netted the decisive penalty and won the title.

For the second year in a row, the U-16 Boys champion hails from CESA (SC). This year, CESA 95 claimed the regional title by beating GSA 96 Phoenix Red (GA). After GSA cleared a defensive corner, the ball came out to Glennon Donohue who served the ball back post and Jackson Karolcyk slotted it home. CESA may meet GSA again at the National Championships, as the Georgia team had previously qualified for the event via the US Youth Soccer National League.

The CESA U-17 Girls followed suit in similarly dramatic fashion. Brandon FC Flames (FL) took the lead as Caroline Evers slotted home a loose ball in the box in the 24th minute. Less than 10 minutes after halftime, CESA would level the game at one. Merely seconds from the final whistle and potential overtime, CESA’s Emily McCord sent a long ball to the back post where Meaghan Carrigan found enough space to nod the ball back across the keeper and into the net for the game and tournament winner.

Both teams in the U-17 Boys final advanced from the semis via late goals, and when Solar Chelsea 95 (TX-N) and Jacksonville United (FL) met on Thursday, the game was challenged until the final whistle. Kareem Itani gave Solar a lead just before halftime and Casey Eaton added another in the 62nd minute, his fourth on the week. Emir Hidic would bring Jacksonville back within one in the 83rd, but Solar held on for the win and the regional title.

For years Brentwood 94 Premier (TN) has come agonizingly close to a berth in the national championships. Last year they went home after making it to the final and worked all year to change the outcome this time around. Their U-18 finals day opponent, AHFC 94 (TX-S) made the road difficult, scoring immediately off the opening kickoff to claim a 1-0 lead. Brentwood’s Victoria Hawkins would equalize before half and Chesney White scored in the 65th on a quick counter attack to give Brentwood the lead. Just three minutes later, Jillian Lutz headed home a goal to bring the teams level again. Brentwood would not be denied and Lindsey Mayo made the most of her strike in overtime to finally claim the regional title.

The U-18 Boys final marked a rematch of the 2011 championship game as Florida Rush Nike (FL) faced TSCH 94 Earle (OK). For the first 45 minutes, both teams enjoyed periods of possession and quality chances without scoring a goal. In the 62nd minute, Florida’s Jean Rivaroli finished a cross off a half volley. Solid defending and goalkeeping kept a shutout for Rush and the team repeated as regional champs.

2012 US Youth Soccer Region III Champions

Under-13 Girls NASA 17 Elite (GA)
Under-13 Boys Dallas Texans (TX-N)
Under-14 Girls TNFC 98 Azzurri (TN)
Under-14 Boys Sunrise Elite 97/98 (FL)
Under-15 Girls Sting 97 (TX-N)
Under-15 Boys SAA Real Madrid Miami (FL)
Under-16 Girls CESA 95 Premier (SC)
Under-16 Boys CESA 95 Premier (SC)
Under-17 Girls CESA 94 Premier (SC)
Under-17 Boys Solar Chelsea 95 (TX-N)
Under-18 Girls Brentwood 94 Premier (TN)
Under-18 Boys Florida Rush Nike (FL)
Under-19 Girls CCSC SOL (FL)
Under-19 Boys GSA 93 Phoenix Red (GA)



Thursday Finals Scores

Group Away Home
Under-14 Girls TNFC 98 Azzurri (TN) 2 Liverpool 98 Elite (TX-N) 0
Goal Scorers: TNFC - Meredith Slessman (41:00), Daniella Marcano (61:00)
Under-14 Boys FC Dallas 98 Premier (TX-N) 0 Sunrise Elite 97\98 (FL) 1
Goal Scorer: Sunrise - ALEXANDER GOMEZ (72:00)
Under-15 Girls AHFC 97 (TX-S) 0 Sting 97 (TX-N) 1
Goal Scorer: Sting - Vianei Sanchez (3:00)
Under-15 Boys SAA Real Madrid Miami (FL) 2 GSA Phoenix 97 Red (GA) 1
Goal Scorers: SAA - Sebastian Herran (94:00)
GSA: Momodou Jallow (88:00)
Under-16 Girls OFC 96 (OK) 0 CESA 95 Premier (SC) 1
CESA advanced via PKs
Under-16 Boys GSA 96 Phoenix Red (GA) 0 CESA 95 Premier (SC) 1
Goal Scorer: CESA - Jackson Karolczyk (14:00)
Under-17 Girls CESA 94 Premier (SC) 2 Brandon FC Flames - Blue (FL) 1
Goal Scorers: CESA - Mercedes Ducker (53:00), Meaghan Carrigan (90:00)
Flames - Caroline Evers (24:00)
Under-17 Boys Solar Chelsea 95 (TX-N) 2 Jacksonville United 94/95 (FL) 1
Goal Scorers: Solar - Kareem Itani (42:00), Casey Eaton (67:00)
JUFC - EMIR HIDIC (83:00)
Under-18 Girls AHFC 94 (TX-S) 2 Brentwood 94 Premier (TN) 3
Goal Scorers: AHFC - Kaitlyn Bourgeois (1:00), Jillian Lutz (68:00)
Brentwood - Victoria Hawkins (36:00), Chesney White (65:00), Lindsey Mayo (97:00)
Under-18 Boys TSCH 94 Earle (OK) 0 Florida Rush Nike (FL) 1
Goal Scorer: Rush - Jean Rivaroli (62:00)

CESA Premier claims two girls titles at Region III finals

FRISCO, Texas (June 22, 2012) – US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the 14 champions of the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships presented by National Guard, and commend their success in the state and regional championships of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament.

2012 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Champions
Girls
Under-13 (GA) NASA 17 Elite (Kennesaw)
Under-14 (TN) TNFC 98 Azzurri (Franklin)
Under-15 (TX-N) Sting 97 (Dallas)
Under-16 (SC) CESA 95 Premier (Greenville)
Under-17 (SC) CESA 94 Premier (Greenville)
Under-18 (TN) Brentwood 94 Premier (Brentwood)
Under-19 (FL) CCSC SOL (Fleming Island)

Boys
Under-13 (TX-N) Dallas Texans (Dallas)
Under-14 (FL) Sunrise Elite 97/98 (Sunrise)
Under-15 (FL) SAA Real Madrid Miami (Miami)
Under-16 (SC) CESA 95 Premier (Greenville)
Under-17 (TX-N) Solar Chelsea 95 (Dallas)
Under-18 (FL) Florida Rush Nike (Ocoee)
Under-19 (GA) GSA 93 Phoenix Red (Lilburn)

These teams, in the Under-14 through Under-19 age groups, now advance to the third and final stage of the quest for the national championships. These Region III Champions will join the 12 National League qualifying teams and the champions from Region I, Region II and Region IV tournaments for the National Championships in Rock Hill, S.C., July 24-29.

Florida led the way in Region III, sending four teams from four different clubs to the National Championships. South Carolina will send three teams to Rock Hill while North Texas and Tennessee will each send two teams. Georgia will round off the group by sending one team.

The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series is the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament, providing approximately 185,000 players on more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer's 55 State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.

The National Championships cap a yearlong series of competitions, US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, for boys and girls teams in multiple age groups as teams earn their way from the top teams in their state to the regional championship tournaments. US Youth Soccer State Champions and selected wildcard teams are eligible to compete in one of four US Youth Soccer Regional Championships. The champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 age groups from each regional event will converge in the finals in Rock Hill, S.C.

The US Youth Soccer National Championships will consist of US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.