How they got to Nationals
In the New Jersey National Championship Series, Marlton Lightning scored 18 goals while allowing only six to win the state title. In the Region I Championships Lightning went undefeated and sealed their entry to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships with a 2-0 victory in the championship game.
National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2012
Regional Champs: 2012
Key Players
In the Region I Championships Michael Ryan scored 13 of the 20 Marlton goals in the tournament to make him the tournament's top scorer.
College Commitments
Jason Spieker - La Salle
Gregory Biggiani - Lafayette
Sonimi Halliday - Rider
Richard Ongaro - Virginia Commonwealth
Coach Info
Shawn Ryan
How they got to Nationals
Grand Rapids Crew Jrs won the 2011-2012 National League Red Division without suffering a loss, scoring 16 goals and allowing only five. They also participated in and won the Midwest Regional League Premier Division Red. Crew Jrs went unbeaten in Regional II Championships play, winning their semifinal game in overtime before winning in the championship 4-2 to advance to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships.
National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012
Regional Champs: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
National Champs: 2011 (PKs)
Knocked out of group stages in 2010 US Youth Soccer National Championships
Knocked out of group stages in 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships
Semifinalist in 2008 US Youth Soccer National Championships
Key Players
Matthew Harkema was the Region II Championships top scorer with five goals to his name.
College Commitments
Chase Rau - Wisconsin
Sean Conerty - Michigan State
Greg Trimmer - Iowa Western
Matt Harkema - Detroit Mercy
Caleb Postlewait - Butler
Nate Rose - Oakland
Jason Stacy - U of Michigan
Jacob Vanderlaan - Oakland
Joe Sweet - Concorde
Adam Claus - U of Detroit Mercy
Chad Gordon - Aquinas College
Juan Torres - Aquinas College
Michael Weber - Aquinas College
Mike Crinnion - Albion
Ryan Scott - Michigan State
Charlie Constantino - Butler University
Luke Bestrom - Aquinas College
Dewey Lewis - Michigan State
Taylor Mazurek - U of Michigan
Coach Info
Lewis Robinson
- Started his soccer career playing on the Trimdon United youth teams, and then went on to play for Shildon AFC, in the English Northern Semi-Professional League. When he arrived in the US he played four years for Davenport University
- Coaching:
- English Football Association Level 1
- USSF D Licesne
- English Football Association Sportsmark Gold Level 1 License
How they got to Nationals
Florida Rush Nike topped the table of the Region III Premier League East to qualify for the Region III Championships, scoring 30 goals and allowing only five. Florida Rush successfully repeated as regional champions as they once again defeated TSCH 94 (OK) in the final to advance to the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships.
National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2011
Regional Champ: 2011, 2012
Knocked out of group stages in 2011 US Youth Soccer National Championships
College Commitments
Bryce Ciambella - Creighton
Jose Belalcazar - Johnson & Wales
John Bocinsky - Florida Institute of Technology
Andrew Bruce - North Florida
Zachary Friedel - West Florida
Juan Gaona - Johnson & Wales
Felipe Oliveira - West Florida
Zachary Reynolds - West Florida
Jean Rivaroli - North Florida
Andrew Spragg - North Florida
Steven Taylor - Florida Institute of Technology
Jeremy Tilley - Florida Institute of Technology
Conner Willings - Bucknell
Interesting Facts
2010 Florida State Cup - Runner up
2010 Region III Premier League - 2nd place
2010 Disney Soccer Showcase - Champion
Coach Info
Nate Omodt
- USSF "A" License
- Coaching Experience:
- Florida Rush Head Coach (2008-Present)
- Inter United Soccer Club (2006-2008)
- Playing Experience:
- South Carolina Shamrocks Professional
- Central Florida Kraze PDL Team
- University of Central Florida – Team Captain (1993-1995)
How they got to Nationals
Players SC 94 won the Nevada State Cup to gain entry to the Region IV Championships. They lost one game in the group stages of the Region IV Championships but avenged the loss to WSM Premier (OR) in the finals with a 1-0 victory. The win secured a place for Players at the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships.
National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2009, 2012
Regional Champs: 2012
College Commitments
Ricardo Acero - UNLV
Anthony Clark - UCLA
Luis Cruz - Oregon State
Ruben Duran - Cal Poly
Rodrigo Fuentes - UNLV
Anthony Sanchez - Grand Canyon
Coach Info
Saeed Bonabian