All semifinals are scheduled to be played at the USA Youth Sports Complex. Regional champions will be crowned following final games on Wednesday, June 29 to see who will represent the Midwest at the 2011 US Youth Soccer National Championships this July in Phoenix, Ariz.
Seeking out future roster spots, over 140 college coaches have registered for the Region II Championships including members of U.S. Soccer. Year after year the coaches enjoy the level of play and the fact that the teams are playing for advancement in the National Championship Series.
The region is comprised of 14 US Youth Soccer State Associations, including host Wisconsin State Soccer Association. The other state associations represented are Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio North, Ohio South and South Dakota.
Six defending regional champions have advanced to the semifinals after going 6-0 today, 14-2-2 on the week. A quick look at how the defending champs, listed first, faired today…
Girls
Under-14 – Michigan Hawks 97 (MI) v Red River Premier (ND), 4-0
Under-16 – JB Marine Wipke (MO) v Internationals (OH-N), 7-2
Under-17 – NSA Premier Fury (IL) v Mockingbird (KY), 3-0
Under-19 – Eclipse Select 91/92 (IL) v Dynamo 92 (IN), 3-1
Boys
Under-14 Sockers FC (IL) v Lexington FC (KY), 6-0
Under-17 Grand Rapids Crew Juniors (MI) v Team Ohio (OH-S), 4-2
Notes from a few of the Under-15 Girls games…
Sockers FC Chicago's Erin Bailey scored in the 66th minute against Toro Nuevo (NE) and the goal would hold for the 1-0. The Sockers were the only team in their age group to not allow a goal lead by keeper Madeline Boutros.
FC Milwaukee Nationals were down one early after Briana Steward scored in the 8th minute for Cleveland United Under-15 Girls. Steward's goal held until the 70th minute equalizer from Arke Ogunbowale for Milwaukee who leaves Appleton with four points in the standings.
Looking to take another step towards defending their regional title, Under-15 Girls, Michigan Hawks scored two in the second half to defeat Ohio Elite, 2-0. Leading the Hawks were goal scorers Megan Buckingham in the 44th minute and Alexis Warner in the 53rd minute.
Carmel United Elite 96 (IN) picked up their first win of the tournament in the 4-0 defeat of Iowa City Alliance. Kendaie Carlson scored two in the win with goals in the 18th minute and 80th minute.
Notes from a few of the Under-17 Boys games…
The Under-17 Boys semifinals are familiar opponents with three of the four to advance, Grand Rapids Crew, Lou Fusz and Javanon 94, also qualified for play in this season's US Youth Soccer National League.
At the half, defending champs, Grand Rapids Crew Jrs (MI) were up 2-1 on Team Ohio (OH-S). The final whistle sounded and the match ended in favor Crew 4-2. Crew added two more in the second half from Jason Stacy (71' 88'). Trevin Pitroff cut the lead in half with a second Ohio goal in the 89th minute.
Lou Fusz Gold Popovic (MO) won today in the 3-1 decision against Fort Wayne Fever (IN). Tied at 1-1, Patrick Conroy gave Lou Fusz the lead in the 60th minute and teammate Drew Dempsey, scoring his second of the match, doubled the advantage in the 80th minute.
East Iowa United and Javanon 94 (KY) clashed in a 4-4 tie. For every Javanon goal, East Iowa had answered so it was no surprise when Danny Belza's goal in the 85th minute for Javanon was countered by Konnor Tranoris' two minutes later for the 4-4 tie.
Today's scores…
| Under-13 Girls |
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| DASCU Premier Black |
SD |
SC |
0 |
Mequon United |
WI |
SC |
0 |
| Michigan Hawks 98 |
MI |
SC |
6 |
Iowa Rush Nike |
IA |
SWC |
0 |
| Eclipse Select North Black 97-98 |
IL |
SC |
5 |
CRSA 97/98 Premier |
IA |
SC |
1 |
| St Louis Scott Gallagher Elite |
MO |
SC |
0 |
KCU Rangers 97/98 |
KS |
SC |
2 |
| Thoroughbred SC 98 Blue |
KY |
SC |
4 |
Gretna Shockers |
NE |
SC |
0 |
| Centennial Cougars |
MN |
SC |
0 |
Ohio Premier Eagles |
OH-S |
SC |
4 |
| Greater Toledo Futbol Club |
OH-N |
SC |
2 |
Carmel United SC Elite 98 |
IN |
SC |
6 |
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| Under-13 Boys |
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| Pacesetter Premier Red |
OH-N |
SC |
0 |
Classics Eagles Red |
OH-S |
SC |
2 |
| Vardar 98 |
MI |
SC |
5 |
98 Wichita Lightning |
KS |
SC |
0 |
| Omaha FC Elite 1 |
NE |
SC |
1 |
Millennium Heat |
IN |
SC |
1 |
| Grand Rapids Crew Juniors |
MI |
SWC |
6 |
DASC U13 Premier Black |
SD |
SC |
1 |
| United1996 FC 98 International |
KY |
SC |
0 |
FC Milwaukee 13 Blue |
WI |
SC |
3 |
| West Des Moines Royal Rangers |
IA |
SC |
0 |
Sporting Kansas City Juniors |
MO |
SC |
6 |
| Chicago Magic Pre-Academy |
IL |
SC |
0 |
MN Thunder Academy 98 Blue |
MN |
SC |
3 |
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| Under-14 Girls |
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| MN Thunder Acad 97 Blue |
MN |
SC |
1 |
Vardar |
MI |
SC |
2 |
| Red River Soccer Premier 96 |
ND |
SC |
0 |
Michigan Hawks 97 |
MI |
MRL1 |
4 |
| Kings Soccer Academy |
OH-S |
SC |
2 |
SLSG Elite 96/97 |
MO |
SC |
0 |
| JB Marine Wipke |
MO |
MRL2 |
1 |
CRSA 96/97 Premier |
IA |
SC |
0 |
| Eclipse Select |
IL |
SC |
3 |
Carmel United Elite 97 Girls |
IN |
SC |
1 |
| Lake Country United LCU RED |
WI |
SC |
3 |
Internationals Soccer Club |
OH-N |
SC |
1 |
| Omaha FC Elite 1 96/97 |
NE |
SC |
2 |
KC Blaze Blue Angels |
KS |
SC |
2 |
| SDU Legacy |
SD |
SC |
0 |
Javanon 97 Black |
KY |
SC |
3 |
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| Under-14 Boys |
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| Concordia Royal |
OH-N |
SC |
6 |
OFC 96/97 Elite 1 |
NE |
SC |
1 |
| Ohio Elite Boys U-14 Academy |
OH-S |
SC |
4 |
SLSG Premier Green |
MO |
SC |
1 |
| BVSC STARS Benfica 96/97 |
KS |
SC |
2 |
Carmel United Elite 97 |
IN |
SC |
2 |
| St. Louis Scott Gallagher Elite |
MO |
MRL2 |
4 |
U14B United |
IA |
SC |
1 |
| Vardar Academy |
MI |
SC |
3 |
MN Thunder Acad Elite Blue 97 |
MN |
SC |
2 |
| United FC U14B |
WI |
SC |
0 |
Chicago Magic Pre-Academy |
IL |
SC |
1 |
| Dakota United |
ND |
SC |
1 |
DASC U14 Boys Premier Black |
SD |
SC |
4 |
| Sockers FC |
IL |
MRL1 |
6 |
Lexington FC 97 Premier |
KY |
SC |
0 |
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| Under-15 Girls |
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| Toro Nuevo |
NE |
SC |
0 |
Sockers FC Chicago |
IL |
SC |
1 |
| FC Milwaukee Nationals Blue |
WI |
SC |
1 |
Cleveland United White |
OH-N |
MRL2 |
1 |
| U-15 OESA |
OH-S |
SC |
0 |
Michigan Hawks |
MI |
SC |
2 |
| Carmel United Elite 96 |
IN |
SC |
4 |
Iowa City Alliance - Heatwave |
IA |
SC |
0 |
| Rushmore 15GG |
SD |
SC |
1 |
MN Thunder Academy 96 |
MN |
SC |
8 |
| Eclipse Select 95-96 |
IL |
SWC |
2 |
KCFC Fury 95/96 |
KS |
SC |
1 |
| KCFC/Futura Academy |
MO |
SC |
5 |
BVSC STARS United 95/96 |
KS |
MRL1 |
2 |
| Internationals |
OH-N |
SC |
2 |
Lexington FC 96 Premier |
KY |
SC |
0 |
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| Under-15 Boys |
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| Michigan Wolves 96 |
MI |
SC |
1 |
Lou Fusz Gold |
MO |
SC |
0 |
| FC United Select |
IL |
MRL2 |
4 |
Chicago Fire Juniors |
IL |
SC |
4 |
| Omaha FC Elite 1 95-96 Boys |
NE |
SC |
1 |
Carmel United Elite 96 |
IN |
SC |
0 |
| Sockers FC Cup |
IL |
MRL1 |
1 |
Galaxy |
IA |
SC |
0 |
| St. Louis Scott Gallagher Premier |
MO |
SWC |
2 |
CUP Crew Juniors Gold 95 |
OH-S |
SC |
1 |
| Ambassadors |
OH-N |
SC |
1 |
Sporting KC Juniors |
KS |
SC |
1 |
| United1996 FC 96 International |
KY |
SC |
1 |
Milwaukee Bavarians |
WI |
SC |
2 |
| MUS U15B Black |
MN |
SC |
2 |
South Dakota United Barcelona |
SD |
SC |
1 |
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| Under-16 Girls |
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| Eclipse Select 94/95 |
IL |
SC |
0 |
Ohio Premier U16 |
OH-S |
SC |
0 |
| Michigan Football Club 95 Girls |
MI |
MRL1 |
8 |
KC Fusion |
KS |
SWC |
0 |
| Javanon 95 Black |
KY |
SC |
1 |
KCFC Force 94/95 |
KS |
SC |
5 |
| MN Thunder Academy 95 |
MN |
SC |
1 |
Toro Booyah |
NE |
SC |
1 |
| Rushmore U16 Girls |
SD |
SC |
1 |
Michigan Hawks 95 |
MI |
SC |
5 |
| FWSC 95G Force |
IN |
SC |
0 |
Appleton Goal Getters |
WI |
SC |
2 |
| Internationals SC |
OH-N |
SC |
2 |
JB Marine Wipke |
MO |
SC |
7 |
| CRSA/HSC U16 G Black |
IA |
SC |
1 |
Carmel United Elite 95 |
IN |
MRL2 |
3 |
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| Under-16 Boys |
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| Team Ohio FC Juventus |
OH-S |
SWC |
1 |
KCFC United 94/95 |
KS |
SC |
0 |
| Raiders FC |
IL |
MRL1 |
2 |
Waza FC West 95 Black |
MI |
SC |
1 |
| CUP Crew Juniors - Gold |
OH-S |
SC |
1 |
Carmel United U16 Elite |
IN |
SC |
0 |
| DASC Seekers |
SD |
SC |
1 |
United 1996 FC 95 International |
KY |
SC |
3 |
| Omaha FC 94/95 Elite |
NE |
SC |
1 |
MN Thunder Academy 95 |
MN |
SC |
2 |
| Springfield SC |
MO |
SC |
1 |
Everest SC Black |
OH-N |
SC |
0 |
| SC Waukesha Pumas |
WI |
SC |
2 |
Galaxy 94/95 Blue |
IL |
MRL2 |
7 |
| WDMSC Arsenal |
IA |
SC |
2 |
Chicago Fire Juniors North Red |
IL |
SC |
2 |
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| Under-17 Girls |
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| SWISA Rush |
IN |
SC |
1 |
FC Milwaukee Nationals Blue |
WI |
SC |
3 |
| Dasc Great Plains Xtreme |
SD |
SC |
0 |
Iowa Rush U17G Nike |
IA |
SC |
7 |
| Michigan Hawks 94 |
MI |
SC |
2 |
Toro Bravo |
NE |
SC |
1 |
| Internationals |
OH-N |
SC |
1 |
Sockers FC |
IL |
SC |
2 |
| Ohio Elite SA |
OH-S |
SC |
0 |
KCFC Heat 93/94 |
KS |
SC |
1 |
| Mockingbird 94 Premier |
KY |
SC |
0 |
NSA Premier Fury |
IL |
MRL1 |
3 |
| Lexington FC 94 Premier |
KY |
SWC |
2 |
MN Thunder Academy 94 Blue |
MN |
SC |
2 |
| St. Louis Scott Gallagher |
MO |
SC |
2 |
Cincinnati Soccer Alliance Elite |
OH-S |
MRL2 |
0 |
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| Under-17 Boys |
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| Team Ohio U17 Green |
OH-S |
SC |
2 |
Grand Rapids Crew Juniors |
MI |
SC |
4 |
| Shattuck St. Mary's |
MN |
SC |
1 |
Elm Grove Premier |
WI |
SC |
4 |
| Omaha FC Elite 93/94 |
NE |
SC |
0 |
St Louis Scott Gallagher Gold |
MO |
SC |
4 |
| South Dakota United Juventus |
SD |
SC |
2 |
Chicago Fire Jrs. |
IL |
MRL1 |
5 |
| Lou Fusz Gold Popovic |
MO |
MRL2 |
3 |
Fort Wayne Fever 94 Black |
IN |
SC |
1 |
| EFC Tornados |
KS |
SC |
9 |
Dakota United |
ND |
SC |
1 |
| Chicago Fire Juniors North Red |
IL |
SC |
5 |
Cleveland FC 93/94 Gold |
OH-N |
SC |
2 |
| Javanon 94 |
KY |
SC |
4 |
EIU U17 Blue |
IA |
SC |
4 |
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| Under-18 Girls |
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| Omaha FC 92-93 E1 |
NE |
SC |
0 |
Mockingbird 93 Premier |
KY |
SC |
4 |
| Rushmore Soccer Club |
SD |
SC |
0 |
Eclipse Select 92/93 |
IL |
SC |
4 |
| FCX North U18 Girls |
IL |
MRL1 |
1 |
U18 Ohio Elite |
OH-S |
SC |
2 |
| Michigan Jaguars 93 Green |
MI |
SC |
2 |
FC Milwaukee |
WI |
SC |
1 |
| Eastern Iowa United 92/93 |
IA |
SC |
0 |
St. Louis Scott Gallagher Green |
MO |
SC |
3 |
| Cleveland FC |
OH-N |
SC |
6 |
Carmel United Elite 93 |
IN |
SC |
0 |
| KCFC Intensity 92/93 |
KS |
SC |
5 |
Eden Prairie SC United |
MN |
SC |
0 |
| Ohio Premier Eagles |
OH-S |
MRL2 |
5 |
DASC U18 Girls Premier Black |
SD |
SWC |
2 |
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| Under-18 Boys |
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| NFC Veleno |
NE |
SC |
2 |
Futura FC Velocity |
MO |
SC |
2 |
| South Dakota United Madrid |
SD |
SC |
0 |
Blackhawks Premier |
MN |
SC |
1 |
| TEAM OHIO BLAST |
OH-S |
SC |
0 |
KCFC Rangers 92/93 |
KS |
SC |
1 |
| CUP Crew Jrs Gold |
OH-S |
MRL1 |
4 |
Michigan Wolves GR '93 |
MI |
SC |
3 |
| Pacesetter Premier |
OH-N |
SC |
4 |
Westside United Green 93 |
IN |
SC |
1 |
| St Louis Scott Gallagher Elite |
MO |
MRL2 |
2 |
WDM Fire |
IA |
SC |
1 |
| Chicago Fire Juniors |
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2 |
Elm Grove SC Premier |
WI |
SC |
0 |
| CSA Chaos |
NE |
SWC |
6 |
United1996 FC 93 Internationals |
KY |
SC |
3 |
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| Under-19 Girls |
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| Dynamo 92 |
IN |
SC |
1 |
Eclipse Select 91/92 |
IL |
SC |
3 |
| Ohio Premier Eagles |
OH-S |
SC |
5 |
Force FC 92 Purple |
MI |
SC |
1 |
| Inferno |
MN |
SC |
4 |
FC Milwaukee Blue |
WI |
SC |
0 |
| St Louis Scott Gallagher |
MO |
SC |
3 |
Dakota Alliance Elite Destiny |
SD |
SC |
0 |
| Toro Elite |
NE |
SC |
0 |
CASA U19 Girls |
OH-N |
SC |
2 |
| Iowa Rush U19 Girls |
IA |
SC |
0 |
Mallorca |
KS |
SC |
2 |
| Mockingbird U19 |
KY |
SC |
0 |
Internationals |
OH-N |
SWC |
3 |
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| Under-19 Boys |
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| St Louis Scott Gallagher Elite |
MO |
SC |
0 |
Javanon 92 |
KY |
SC |
2 |
| Indiana Invaders 91/92 Black |
IN |
SC |
0 |
FC Green Bay |
WI |
SC |
7 |
| Chicago Fire Juniors |
IL |
SC |
3 |
St. Croix Red Devils |
MN |
SC |
0 |
| Des Moines Menace |
IA |
SC |
1 |
Crew Juniors |
OH-S |
SC |
1 |
| U19 Azzurri 402 Academy |
NE |
SC |
2 |
KCFC Spartans |
KS |
SC |
1 |
| SDU Celtic |
SD |
SC |
2 |
waza 92 black |
MI |
SC |
0 |
Semifinal Pairings - 2011 US Youth Soccer Region II Championships
| Under-13 Girls |
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| Michigan Hawks 98 |
MI |
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KCU Rangers 97/98 |
KS |
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8:00 AM |
USA 13 |
| Eclipse Select N. Blk 97/98 |
IL |
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OP Eagles |
OH-S |
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8:00 AM |
USA 14 |
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| Under-13 Boys |
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| Sporting Kansas City Juniors |
MO |
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Pacesetter Premier Red |
OH-N |
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8:00 AM |
USA 11 |
| Chicago Magic |
IL |
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Grand Rapids Crew Juniors |
MI |
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8:00 AM |
USA 12 |
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| Under-14 Girls |
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| Eclipse Select |
IL |
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Vardar |
MI |
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10:00 AM |
USA 13 |
| Javanon 97 Black |
KY |
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Kings Soccer Academy |
OH-S |
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10:00 AM |
USA 14 |
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| Under-14 Boys |
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| BVSC STARS Benfica 96/97 |
KS |
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Chicago Magic |
IL |
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10:00 AM |
USA 11 |
| Vardar Academy |
MI |
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Sockers FC |
IL |
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10:00 AM |
USA 12 |
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| Under-15 Girls |
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| Eclipse Select 95-96 |
IL |
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Sockers FC Chicago |
IL |
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12:00 PM |
USA 5 |
| KCFC/Futura Academy |
MO |
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Michigan Hawks |
MI |
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12:00 PM |
USA 6 |
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| Under-15 Boys |
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| CUP Crew Juniors Gold 95 |
OH-S |
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Chicago Fire Juniors |
IL |
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10:00 AM |
USA 1 |
| Milwaukee Bavarians |
WI |
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Sockers FC Cup |
IL |
|
10:00 AM |
USA 2 |
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| Under-16 Girls |
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| Michigan Hawks 95 |
MI |
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JB Marine Wipke |
MO |
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8:00 AM |
USA 3 |
| KCFC Force 94/95 |
KS |
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Ohio Premier U16 |
OH-S |
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8:00 AM |
USA 4 |
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| Under-16 Boys |
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| MN Thunder Academy 95 |
MN |
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Raiders FC |
IL |
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10:00 AM |
USA 9 |
| Springfield SC |
MO |
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CUP Crew Juniors - Gold |
OH-S |
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10:00 AM |
USA 10 |
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| Under-17 Girls |
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| NSA Premier Fury |
IL |
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MN Thunder Academy 94 Blue |
MN |
|
10:00 AM |
USA 7 |
| Sockers FC |
IL |
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FC Milwaukee Nationals Blue |
WI |
|
10:00 AM |
USA 8 |
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| Under-17 Boys |
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| Javanon 94 |
KY |
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Grand Rapids Crew Juniors |
MI |
|
12:00 PM |
USA 3 |
| Lou Fusz Gold Popovic |
MO |
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St Louis Scott Gallagher Gold |
MO |
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12:00 PM |
USA 4 |
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| Under-18 Girls |
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| St. Louis Scott Gallagher Grn |
MO |
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Mockingbird 93 Premier |
KY |
|
8:00 AM |
USA 5 |
| KCFC Intensity 92/93 |
KS |
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FC Milwaukee |
WI |
|
8:00 AM |
USA 6 |
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| Under-18 Boys |
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| Pacesetter Premier |
OH-N |
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NFC Veleno |
NE |
|
8:00 AM |
USA 1 |
| Chicago Fire Juniors |
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KCFC Rangers 92/93 |
KS |
|
8:00 AM |
USA 2 |
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| Under-19 Girls |
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| Mallorca |
KS |
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Eclipse Select 91/92 |
IL |
|
12:00 PM |
USA 9 |
| Toro Elite |
NE |
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Inferno |
MN |
|
12:00 PM |
USA 10 |
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| Under-19 Boys |
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| U19 Azzurri 402 Academy |
NE |
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Chicago Fire Juniors |
IL |
|
12:00 PM |
USA 7 |
| KCFC Spartans |
KS |
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Javanon 92 |
KY |
|
12:00 PM |
USA 8 |
Regional winners of the Under-14 through Under-19 age groups earn a berth to the 2011 US Youth Soccer National Championships July 26-31, at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix, Ariz.
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
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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 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 US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides the nation's top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country.
About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer - "The Game for ALL Kids!
®" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit
www.USYouthSoccer.org.