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07/11/04

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24th Annual

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June 11-13, 2010

General Tournament Web Page

On-line registration is available

Reminder: NO PETS are allowed at the Portage Soccer Complex

The members of the Portage Soccer Club are saddened by the passing of Bryan Shelly,
the 17-yr old older brother of one of our U13 boys players, in late December.
Our sincere condolences are extended to his family and friends.

IU senior Eric Alexander played four years with the Portage Soccer Club
during his early developmental years, and was honored by the club with a
plaque near the entrance to our soccer complex. PSC is very proud of the
accomplishments of alumni on and off the pitch. Here's a quick update on
Eric and other notable PSC soccer alumni (click on each name for more)
.
Eric Alexander just finished an outstanding 4-year career at Indiana University, and was last week drafted by FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. Four years ago Alexander was selected Gatorade National High School Player of the Year
Jacob Peterson had his 4th MLS season with the Colorado Rapids cut short by an unfortunate ACL injury after a standout career at Indiana University where he scored goals in national championship victories two years in a row. We're already looking forward to his 5th season.
Lindsay Tarpley was last month named ESPN National High School Player of the Decade in girls soccer after a standout college career at UNC and two Olympic gold medals with the US Women's National Team. She also played with the Chicago Red Stars in the WPS inaugural season.
B.J. Snow, who also had a standout college career at Indiana University that involved national championships, completed his 4th season on the coaching staff of perennial powerhouse UCLA, most recently as Assistant Head Coach.

World Cup draw: US men to face England in opener (more)

You make the call!

In the match that denied Ireland a chance to compete in South Africa, did Henry handle the ball?


Please use the new Lightning-Green recycle bins at the soccer complex to recycle aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Please do not deposit garbage in these bins. And thank you for being green!

U13 Girls: Champs at SoccerZone Fall Classic Tournament
Over Labor Day Weekend the Portage Lightning U13 Girls team
won the SoccerZone Fall Classic by only conceeding a single goal during preliminary play on their way to the tournament final where they defeated Michiana Echo 3-0. Congratulations girls! (click on photo above for names and larger image)

  
U14 Girls Elite: Champions at SZ Fall Classic in Kalamazoo
The Portage Lightning U14 Elite team won
the SoccerZone Fall Classic over Labor Day weekend. Congratulations girls! (click on photo above for larger image)

  
U16 Girls Elite Win Capital Area Classic in East Lansing
The third girls team to bring home hardware in September was the Portage Lightning U16 Elite team.The girls went 4-0 in the U-16 Gold bracket of the tournament and won their games by scores of 3-0, 5-0, 1-0 and 2-0.
They defeated the Ann Arbor based AAU Premier team in the finals.

Congratulations ladies!
(click on photo above for names and larger image)


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Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force

Smart Summer Question of the Week:
Have you talked to your kids about drugs?


Boys U17/18 team this coming spring has openings for four field players and one goalkeeper. Contact Bill Restivo at 269.353.2751



Tournament Links-

Photos of Champions
Results by bracket

Detailed standings
Scorechart matrix

U14 boys matrix

PSC Thanks the City of Portage


CONGRATULATIONS TO PORTAGE CENTRAL AND HACKETT HIGH SCHOOLS FOR WINNING 2009 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!
  
U12 Boys Elite: Champs at Junior Irish Tournament
Over Memorial Weekend the Portage Lightning U12 Elite team
won the Junior Irish tournament in South Bend by outscoring opponents 26-1 and winning all six games. In preliminary play they defeated Jr. Irish Premier, Vardar West, Michiana Echo, and Jaier. After defeating Georgetown in the semifinals, they faced the host Jr. Irish Premier team again in the finals, and then brought home some nice hardware. Congratulations guys!

  

U13 Girls Win Junior Irish Tourney in South Bend
On Memorial Weekend the Portage Lightning U13 Elite team outscored

opponents 18-4 in five games on their way to the Junior Irish title.
Preliminary games against Livonia-Red, Kingdom Reserves, Elkhart,
and Michiana prepared them to face Livonia again in the championship,
where they won an exciting 1-0 match. Congratulations girls!                  


U19 Men win Lakeshore Tournament during a busy spring where they also went undefeated in 8 games in the U-19 Elite League. Well done!!

  

U17 Boys Win Crusader Cup, hosted by Kingdom Premier
The Portage Lightning defeated AFC Jaier, Midland 91 boys and tied Capital Area SC to advance to the final, where they stormed through Capital Area SC 4-0 to win the championship. Congratulations guys!   
               


  
U12 Boys Gold team Finalists in Novi in the U12 Boys Gold Division!
The Portage Lightning defeated Rochester Lightning, Canton Celtic, and Novi Jaquars in preliminary games. In the semifinals they defeated South Lyon before losing a tough one to Ann Arbor United in the final. Congratulations guys!

Looking for a Few More Good Coaches

There are a couple openings for coaches for the 2009-2010 soccer season.
If you have the qualifications to teach / coach age-appropriate skills and
tactics, and your values fit those of the Club, please contact Mark Murry.
If you'd like more information about PSC first, contact Mark or any board member.
Info about the support PSC provides coaches is available on the Coach's Page.


Parents: Please take a few minutes and fill out a coach evaluation form.


Lindsay Tarpley mural is rededicated at Portage Soccer Complex

Plaque of appreciation given to Pfizer for use of Practice Facility land

PSC launches new U-7 / U-8 Player Academy (click here)



U13 Girls are Fishers Halloween Classic Champs! Visit their team page



U12 Boys Green are Capital Area Classic Champs! Visit their team page.



U18 Girls are M.I.L.D. Cup Champions! Visit their team page.



Four Honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards


Check out these you-tube videos-
U15 girls season summary
Speed and agility training (U13 girls)
U11 girls in action

if you have other videos, send the links to the webmaster


Action Photos of High School Soccer games (select school below):
Portage Central High School
Portage Northern High School

PSC Tournament action photos and DVD now available for purchase. Visit RU Framed website and check them out!


Groundbreaking for PSC Practice Facility


Please re-enroll BEFORE May 1 at Meijer.com/MCRmember. The Portage Soccer Club number is 103058.


Take advantage of this new and convenient way to raise money for the PSC!


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AYSO Region 74 - Michigan
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