Regan Berg was joined by PSC Coaches Vu Le and Paul Knight at her collegiate day signing to play Division 1 soccer at Rutgers University.
Regan was the PSC 99 girls team from U13 to U15 and while with our club made the ODP national pool. She moved on to Midwest United's Grand Rapids MRL then ECNL team which won the U16 National Championship the following season and eventually entered their DA program.
She received a scholarship to play at Rutgers University in NJ starting next fall.
(from Left to Right) Verne Genisio, John Calnin, Mike Flynn, Mark Horning, Norm Jensen, and Sean Bowser. Not pictured, Paul Knight and Mike Rohrstaff
The Portage Soccer Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00pm.
At the AGM, we will discuss the club's finances and current events. We will also be voting for election of officers.
All are welcome to attend the AGM. If you are interested in being considered for any of the board positions or desire additional information, please contact David Rice president@portagesoccer.com by Friday, September 14th.
We are a friendly group who enjoy working together for the betterment of the club...YOUR Club. We'd love to see you get involved!
LOCATION:
Cornerstone Construction Management
450 W. Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024
The Portage Soccer Club U13 Green Girls team started the season by winning the Rush Kickoff Classic Tournament in Northville, MI. The girls played up an age group in the U14 division and played great soccer as a team. They won their first 4 games playing 11v11 on full size fields with full size goals. They only had 14 of our 18 girls with one of the missing girls being our goalie. It was hot, it was a bigger field, and girls took turns in goal. The girls only allowed 1 goal all weekend. It was an amazing weekend of great soccer. The coaches and parents are super PROUD of the girls!!
Schedules have been posted for the 2018 Portage Celery Cup and can be viewed at the following link.
http://www.gotsport.com/events/?eventid=67714
Thank you for choosing to participate in the Portage SC 2018 Celery Cup.
The Celery Cup Tournament home webpage is located at:
https://portagesoccer.com/portage-celery-cup/
The PSC Tournament Homepage lists the following:
- Complex Rules
- The Division games and flights
- Paperwork checklist including on-site registration dates/times
- Field maps for the Portage Soccer Compex and Practice Facility
The Portage Soccer Complex has over 500 parking spaces plus additional parking available at nearby facilities. Parking at the Portage SC complex is free.
Please note: No smoking, alcohol, or pets are allowed at the field locations, Thank you for your cooperation.
We look forward to hosting your team! Please feel free to email drice@edwardrose.com with any questions. Please include your team name, age, and gender in all emails to help us better serve your needs.
Divisions have been posted for the 2018 Portage Celery Cup and can be viewed at the following link. Game schedules will be posted soon.
https://www.gotsport.com/asp/directors/tournament/vieweventteamscleanb.asp?eventid=67714
Mark your calendars for the 1st annual Portage Soccer Club Golf for Kicks fundraiser on Wednesday, August 22nd. 100% of the proceeds from the event will fund the PSC Scholarship Program.
One of PSC's goals is to allow all kids the opportunity to play travel soccer. The scholarship program gives kids the ability to play when they otherwise may not be able to afford the club fees.
Event is open to all Portage Soccer Club parents, family, friends and anyone interested in participating. Event is recommended for ages 18 and up. Event includes:
Location: Angel's Crossing Golf Course (map)
Address: 3600 E W Ave, Vicksburg, MI 49097
Date: August 22, 2018
Time: 9:00 am Check-In, 9:30 am Shotgun Start
Cost: $85 per person
HOLE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Each sponsor will have a sign at a tee box with their company/family name.
Click the following link to register for the event or sponsor a hole
https://portagesoccer.com/golf-for-kicks
Striker Camp #2 on July 16-18, 2018 from 5:30pm-8:00pm has been extended to include age groups 12-14 and is now available for Ages 12-18.
Please visit https://portagesoccer.com/striker-camp/ for more information and registration.
Dedication ceremony on June 24th at 3:00pm - Portage Soccer Complex
The “Wall of Fame” at the Portage Soccer Complex is a popular attraction particularly for visiting teams. I often see parents and players there reading about these PSC alumni. The honorees include Lindsay Tarpley, Jacob Peterson, Eric Alexander and B.J. Snow will soon be joined by another outstanding PSC player.
Paige Wester played for the PSC in the early 2000’s. Her high school Portage Central team won the Division 1 State Championship in 2009. Paige earned all-conference, all-district and all-state first team honors her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. She earned the title “Michigan Ms. Soccer” in her sophomore and junior years. That honor is awarded annually to the top female player in the state.
Following a standout high school career Paige took her skills to Michigan State University for an outstanding four year career. Paige will be honored at the Portage Soccer Complex on June 24th with the unveiling of her wall plaque. Congratulations Paige!
The club registration meeting is mandatory for players and a parent or guardian. The meeting will be used to turn in paperwork (Medical Release Form, Concussion Form, Liability Waiver), try on uniforms for sizing purposes, get to know your coach/teammates, and receive additional club information. This meeting is very important, but if you absolutely are unable to attend, please contact your coach to make alternate arrangements.
GIRLS MEETING: Monday, June 25th
BOYS MEETING: Tuesday, June 26th
LOCATION: Hackett Catholic Prep HS Auditorium
1000 W. Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
TIME: 7:00pm-9:00pm
SCHEDULE: 6:00pm Doors open for uniform sizing
7:00pm Meeting promptly starts
7:15pm "Play Like a Champion" Event
8:15pm Team organizational meetings
"PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION" GUEST SPEAKERS
LINDSAY TARPLEY
PAIGE
WESTER
Mark your calendars for the 1st annual Portage Soccer Club Golf for Kicks fundraiser on Wednesday, August 22nd. 100% of the proceeds from the event will fund the PSC Scholarship Program.
One of PSC's goals is to allow all kids the opportunity to play travel soccer. The scholarship program gives kids the ability to play when they otherwise may not be able to afford the club fees.
Event is open to all Portage Soccer Club parents, family, friends and anyone interested in participating. Event is recommended for ages 18 and up. Event includes:
Location: Angel's Crossing Golf Course (map)
Address: 3600 E W Ave, Vicksburg, MI 49097
Date: August 22, 2018
Time: 9:00 am Check-In, 9:30 am Shotgun Start
Cost: $85 per person
HOLE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Each sponsor will have a sign at a tee box with their company/family name.
Click the following link to register for the event or sponsor a hole
https://portagesoccer.com/golf-for-kicks
Tryout Times and Locations have been revised for the following teams:
- 2007 U12 Boys Green
- 2007 U12 Boys White
- 2005 U14 Boys White
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
https://portagesoccer.com/tryout-schedule/
2018 Portage Soccer Classic game schedule has been posted and can be viewed at the following link.
http://events.gotsport.com/events/?eventid=64847
PSC Tournament Homepage
https://portagesoccer.com/portage-soccerclassic/
Official Tournament Rules for the 2018 Classic
https://portagesoccer.com/s/tournament-rules-2018-portage-classic.pdf
Paperwork checklist including on-site registration dates/times
https://portagesoccer.com/paperwork-checklist
Field maps for the Portage Soccer Complex and Practice Facility
https://portagesoccer.com/field-maps
The Portage Soccer Complex has over 500 parking spaces plus additional parking available at nearby facilities. Parking at the Portage Classic is free. Please note: No smoking, alcohol, or pets are allowed at the field locations, Thank you for your cooperation.
We look forward to hosting your team! Please feel free to email drice@edwardrose.com with any questions. Please include your team name, age, and gender in all emails to help us better serve your needs.
Portage Soccer Classic
David Rice, Tournament Director
Accepted teams and assigned flights for the 2018 Portage Soccer Classic can be viewed at the following link. Game schedules will be posted soon.
https://www.gotsport.com/asp/directors/tournament/vieweventteamscleanb.asp?eventid=64847
FRIDAY, MAY 11th
PSC players will have the opportunity to get involved in the action and be a part of the game.
Discounted Tickets available for purchase.
Anyone interested in their child or team being involved can contact Jess Hilts at jlhilts12@gmail.com.
Dedication ceremony on June 24th.
The “Wall of Fame” at the Portage Soccer Complex is a popular attraction particularly for visiting teams. I often see parents and players there reading about these PSC alumni. The honorees include Lindsay Tarpley, Jacob Peterson, Eric Alexander and B.J. Snow will soon be joined by another outstanding PSC player.
Paige Wester played for the PSC in the early 2000’s. Her high school Portage Central team won the Division 1 State Championship in 2009. Paige earned all-conference, all-district and all-state first team honors her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. She earned the title “Michigan Ms. Soccer” in her sophomore and junior years. That honor is awarded annually to the top female player in the state.
Following a standout high school career Paige took her skills to Michigan State University for an outstanding four year career. Paige will be honored at the Portage Soccer Complex on June 24th with the unveiling of her wall plaque. Congratulations Paige!
PSC coach Paul Knight was nominated by Emma Filary (player on the PSC 99 team) and recently honored at the Portage Central / Portage Northern International Baccalaureate ceremony as an Educator of Distinction.
The Portage SC 2006 Green Girls were amazing at the Reds Invitational in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 21st & 22nd, 2018. They were able to keep a clean slate for all four of their matches. They won 3 games and tied their second game 0-0 against a challenging team. As a result they tied their bracket and the first four tie breakers. The tournament would be decided by a penalty kick shootout. The girls won the shootout 3-2 securing the win after 2 saves by our goalkeeper. Congratulations, girls!
Two of Paul Knight's former players Sara Olivarez and Hailey Burr from the PSC 99 team signed to play College Soccer. A signing ceremony was held at the PSC Soccer Ball congratulating the players.
Hailey Burr - Aquinas College
Sara Olivarez - Cedarville University
