Tournaments

Smithtown Spirit’s emphatic 5-1 win gives them Girls Under-19 State Open Cup title

The Smithtown Spirit of the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) ran out of gas in their 3-1 overtime loss to the New York Rush Patriots 95 two years ago in the State Open Cup final but they were prepared this year.

Kosmos Greek-American 1994 take Boys Under-19 State Open Cup final

Perhaps Kosmos Greek-American 1994 of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL) had some help from above in winning Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association’s (ENYYSA) Boys-Under-19 State Open Cup championship.

Social unrest surrounding World Cup in Brazil remains major issue heading into opening games

With the World Cup being hosted by Brazil, the most nation with the most successful on-field history in the competition, it should be a time for celebration. The tournament brings out the world's best players in a month-long tournament and a chance for the Brazilians to win a sixth World Cup, this time on home soil. While the 2014 edition will be known for the play on the pitch and the nation that eventually lifts the trophy, it may very well be equally known for the social unrest.

Despite Maryland State Cup final defeat, Baltimore Celtic hopeful of future success

The Maryland Under-18 State Cup final on May 31 brought together two of the state’s powerhouse youth teams as Olney Rangers faced Baltimore Celtic at the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Maryland. Baltimore Celtic overcame Bayshore Soccer Club, Bethesda Revolution and SAC Pre-Academy in the previous rounds of the State Cup without conceding a goal, a run that took them to the final game and a shot at the 2014 US Youth Soccer Region I Championships. Rangers would come out on top by a final score of 2-1, and Celtic head coach Brandon Quaranta was quick to praise Olney and their coach Matthew Pilkington after their fifth straight State Cup victory.

Column: Why team USA won’t win a single World Cup game in Brazil

Gedion Zelalem’s former U.S. club team Olney Rangers wins another Maryland State Cup

Olney Rangers have once again translated their dominance of the Maryland youth soccer scene as they defeated Baltimore Celtic 2-1 in the final of the Under-18 Maryland State Cup on Saturday, May 31 at the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Maryland.

2014 World Cup and Everton contract both likely last for Tim Howard

Entering his third World Cup, Tim Howard continues to be a steady back-stop for the United States Men's National Team. He continues to put in man of the match performance for country and his club team, Everton. However, this World Cup and his recently inked 4-year Everton deal are likely his last as a pro.

Tournament Q&A: Pete Cinalli and Jono Rollins discuss Washington Invitational

The Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association will host its second Washington Invitational youth tournament in August. The girls weekend is scheduled for August 16 and 17 and the boys are scheduled for August 23 and 24. Senior contributor Dave Ungrady recently talked with FASA executive director Pete Cinalli and tournament director Jono Rollins about the tournament’s evolution and goals.