Registration Open for Wrangler McDonald TournamentJanuary 27th, 2009News Come join us for the 30th Anniversary of the Wrangler McDonald Youth Soccer tournament. For more information, including registration, please visit our tournament website Order Tickets to March Pros vs. ACC MatchesJanuary 23rd, 2009News Fans can now order tickets to the two March games at Macpherson Stadium between professional soccer teams and ACC powerhouses. On March 7, the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer will take on Wake Forest University at 7:00 p.m. in Macpherson Stadium at Bryan Park. On March 20, Sky Blue FC of the new women’s professional soccer league will have 2008 NCAA Champion University of North Carolina, also at 7:00 p.m. in Macpherson Stadium. Benefit Banquet Set for Feb. 5January 19th, 2009News On Feb. 5 at the Koury Convention Center, GYS will hold the First Annual Benefit Banquet and Silent Auction to benefit the GYS Dues Assistance Fund. Among the Silent Auction items donated to date are autographed MLS team jerseys, an autographed US Women’s National Team poster, a weekend at a lake house, six free massages at Message Envy, an autographed picture of Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd, and gift certificates to Ruth Chris and Chop House. Also included in the evening’s festivities, which will be emceed by Fox 8 TV anchor Bob Buckley, are two new additions to the Greensboro Youth Soccer Hall of Fame, team and volunteer recognition, a sit-down dinner, and special guest Eddie Robinson of Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo. All proceeds from the event will go to the Dues Assistance Fund. Teams or individuals can purchase tables of 10 for $475. Individual tickets are $50. To reserve a table or tickets, call the GYS office at 358-8030. … GYS to Induct Robinson, Singer into Hall of FameJanuary 19th, 2009News  Eddie Robinson Greensboro Youth Soccer will induct professional soccer player Eddie Robinson and long-time coach and administrator Bob Singer into its Hall of Fame at a banquet on Feb. 5 at the Koury Convention Center. Robinson, a 30-year-old defender with Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo, played in Greensboro Youth Soccer programs from age 5 until moving on to a stellar career at the University of North Carolina. In 2001, he was drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes of MLS. Now in his ninth professional season, Robinson was an MLS All-Star in 2006 and has been a member of four MLS Championship teams. A former High School All-American at Page, Robinson has made one appearance with the US National Team, starting and scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-0 win over Sweden on Jan. 19, 2008. Singer served two terms as GYS president between 1998 and 2001 and played a major role in the growth of the club. During his tenure as a board member and club president from 1996-2001, he was instrumental in the expansion of Bryan Park Soccer Complex with the construction of the fields at the Batten Annex. He also played a key role in bringing the US Youth Soccer Regionals to Greensboro, which started Bryan Park’s reputation as one of the finest soccer facilities in the country. Singer was very instrumental in getting Macpherson Stadium built and he played a large role in the creation of the Courtyard at Bryan Park. He was a recreation commissioner for five years, served as a recreation coach for eight years and coached in the girls Challenge program for 12 years. Robinson and Singer will be the fifth and sixth members of the GYS Hall of Fame, joining Joseph M. Bryan Sr., Siri Mullinix, James Batten and William Utter. They will be honored at a banquet and silent auction to benefit the GYS Dues Assistance fund on Feb. 5 from 6:30 to 9:00 at the Koury Convention Center. For more information on the banquet, please contact the GYS Office at 336-358-8030. Adam Storm Named to ODP Interregional All-Star TeamJanuary 18th, 2009News Adam Storm of the U15 GYS Dynamo Green was today announced as a member of the adidas ODP All-Star Teams from the recently completed US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Interregional. Adam was selected for his outstanding performance during the annual ODP interregional event during Thanksgiving. The annual event brings together the four US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Regional Teams and two of U.S. Soccer National Teams for competition and player development. The event also creates an excellent opportunity for the nation’s top colleges to preview the future of their respective programs. This is a great achievement for Adam! Congratulations from everyone at GYS! Cronin Taken No. 2 in MLS DraftJanuary 15th, 2009News (Jan. 15, 2009) — Former Greensboro Youth Soccer player Sam Cronin was selected second in the MLS draft today in St. Louis, Mo. The 22-year-old Cronin, a Wake Forest All-American and member of the 2008 Carolina Dynamo, was taken by the Toronto FC with a pick acquired by the San Jose Earthquakes. Pro Soccer Teams Coming to GreensboroJanuary 12th, 2009News Greensboro Youth Soccer and the Carolina Dynamo are pleased to be able to bring two professional soccer teams to Greensboro in March for exhibition games against ACC powers. The New England Revolution of Major League Soccer will take on ACC Champion Wake Forest on March 7 in Bryan Park’s Macpherson Stadium at 7:00 pm. On Friday, March 20, Sky Blue FC of the new Women’s Professional Soccer league will play NCAA Champion University of North Carolina, also in Macpherson Stadium at 7:00 pm. Advance tickets for both games will go on sale Feb. 2.
Wake Forest has emerged as an NCAA powerhouse, winning the 2007 NCAA title and going 21-1-1 in 2008 before losing to UNC in the national semifinals. Wake is well-represented with North Carolina players such as Wilmington native and current Carolina Dynamo Cody Arnoux, Durham’s Ike Opara and Raleigh’s Nick Millington.
Sky Blue boasts three members of the 2008 Gold Medal winning US national team – former Tar Heel Heather O’Reilly, USA captain Christie Rampone and Natasha Kai. The team also features former UNC midfielder Kacey White, two Brazilian midfielders – Ester and Rosana – two Australian national team players and an English national team player. Sky Blue will fill out its squad at the WPS draft Friday, Jan. 16. The Tar Heels, 25-1-2 in 2008, expect to come to Greensboro with a roster full of players that helped the team win the NCAA crown. New England Revolution Website
U15 Dynamo Green Excel at DisneyJanuary 6th, 2009News
The U15 Dynamo Green had an outstanding showing in the Disney Showcase recently. The Green advanced to the championship game of their bracket, falling to Weston FC of Connecticut, 2-1. En route to the title game, GYS went 2-1 in group play, falling to Texas Football Club 1-0, then defeating Alpharetta Ambush Red 2-1 and Lou Fusz 3-2. |
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