STILL TIME TO MAKE GOOD ON MY NEW YEARS' RESOLUTIONS
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Riverside Canada Football Academy in Italy visiting Milan's Youth development Academy! |
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Attention All Players wishing to have an assessment for Europe
either for the 21 day TEST or any other of our longer term programs in Europe for TESTING>
Please be advised, there will be a compulsory training sessions/game on Wednesday January 4th 2012
at the Hershey Sports Complex..
All players returning from European destinations on December 20th, your participation will be free.
All players already committed to travel your participation will be free.
All Players still in the decision making stages (AND HAVE NOT YET PAID) your participation will
be a $20 fee, NO EXCEPTIONS>
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November 25th or 26th(Awating New date)
Milan representative
attend player review and Technical Test
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This Friday November 18th (Completed)
the representative of Lazio comes to
where the players are training |
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All players (Completed)
On Tuesday November 22nd
*(Earlier possibly) the representative of
Parma comes to Leuca
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Riverside Welcomes Mr. Hawker |
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 The staff and management of Riverside
Canada
Football Academy extends their warmest
welcome to Mr. Matthew Hawker, the newest
member of our Technical staff. Mr. Hawker comes
with the specific interest of assisting in the building
of our Youth Girls program. Having served in the
North Mississauga as well as the Erin Mills Soccer
Clubs, he joins us with an extensive knowledge of the
players within but not restricted to, the present
U10 to U12 age category. Mr. Hawker will begin
his work with us immediately.
Stay tuned for further announcements in the area.
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OUR NEW EUROPEAN SEASON 2011-12 Begins!
Startin with Alison's new venture to Europe!
Date line September 2011
It is widely expected that Alison will be joining a new squad for
the upcoming season. We will await Alisons' timing on this announcment
for her new National Club play.
This season we will see several players traveling to several different locations
across Europe for the upcoming season. We will have a full update here shortly!
This space is reserved for the names of the players that will
either going for the first time or returning as a second year player.
Please return in 48 hours.
This WEEK'S UPDATES France, Switzerland and Italy!!
These updates are here to enlighten you NOT
to frustrate you! So if you do not see anything
about your super star today, wait awhile
and guaranteed you will see something in wee
time! Please contact us at soccer@bosskids.com
Attention:
This is your official notification to participate in our “April 2011 By Invitation Only EXPOSÉ”
For France, Italy and Switzerland
Dates for your “April By Invitation Only EXPOSÉ” are Friday April 22nd / Saturday April 23rd and Monday April 25th 2011
To register for the April Showcase, either click on the image or use the payment option above and to the right of image. (if you wish to avoid the fees then emails us for alternative payment options)
May 23th 2011
Switzerland
Alison and Jess along with their team mates walked away with a 4 vs 1 victory over their opponent yesterday. Jess played well however her "star" moment came when she stole the ball in defense dismissed 3 players on her way to just past half line mark. At this point she made a very nice threw ball for the Nigerian Player Sunday who crossed the ball to our Hungarian player who scored a nicely finished shot.
May 20th 2011
Switzerland
Alison scoring totals to date are as follows:
10goals 8gmaes 14assists.  tomorrow I hope to add to those stats!!
(still with the big game on Sunday May 22nd to be tallied) Jess is back and......
 .....I am not alone anymore!
May 11th 2011
Switzerland
Alison scoring up a storm. She has continued to show her tremendous growth in the European environment. We are expecting her return shortly with even bigger news to come shortly for her.
May 10th 2011
As we wind down this semester of our Football pilot project, we find Anthony, Chris and Malik all having Showcases in Italy. Malik having left on Tuesday for a Seria "B" Test while Anthony and Chris are to be in a rather important Showcase later this Month also taking place in Italy. We have Brandon, Christian, Curtis, Jerelle, Marcus and Matthew all on home soil. Players are now in focused training in preparation for their second semester of this program.
April 09th-10th 2011
Les canadiens triumphs;
in regular league play this past weekend. After almost one full season at sea, the nets have been made filled with goals, all off the feet of our players! Capping this first season, success can be seen in the performance of Brandon in what was his “First” official League Start for the senior team and collecting his first assist. In one word, Masterful!
This weekend saw the coming together of all the lessons learned for these past months.
In this weekend’s earlier fixture, Anthony continued with two goals scored along with assist for his team’s win over their opponent. Since returning for this his second half of the season Anthony’s performance has slowly improved over each previous week’s performance proving his readiness for higher competition. He will continue with one more visit this week to Le Cannet-Rocheville.(see full game report lower)
Christian’s two goals along with his assist today almost seems to have come with such ease, it is clear he is now most ready to move on to more demanding and competition. This of course being the entire reason for him having been in this learning environment is now proving good timing as this season comes to its successful conclusion with the elimination of the competition today. It is expected that Christian will be Le Cannet-Rocheville this week. Coupled with his team mate’s performance, Matthew’s return from injury that earlier plagued his return to the second half of this season, has reflected a man on a mission of determined goal scoring. Having earlier played the number 6 position, (central defensive) giving him some experiences of the central game, the decision of the Technical Coach of the U17 first team, to place Matthew in the role of outside attacking fullback, later to the supportive outside midfielder attacker has been rewarded generously in goal production. With one more goal today and a couple of assist, Matthew has given excellent return on the decision of his Technical director. He too is expected to be at Le Cannet-Rocheville this upcoming week.
The senior team’s game today was share delight for, starting as the iron guard, Brandon, stalwart defensive play of Jerelle Jerelle and the continued cleverly skillful play of Marcus in the role of striker. Being a player in the defensive role your efforts are often times overshadowed by the performances of attackers with goals to tally.today showed that indeed, the game is changing for offensive minded players tasked with role of keeping attackers at bay. Jerelle from his defensive position, made several runs forward giving constant trouble to the opposition today. Robbed of a scoring opportunity by no less than two opposing fullback and then the goalie, Jerelle’s performance in today’s game, reflected the great benefit of his most recent performances in Italy last week, exceptional!
The game opened with a very cheeky penalty kick taken successfully against Valbonne’s starting guard today, Brandon. As if to show he was not the least bit rattled by the goal, within three minutes after the opening kickoff to restart the game, Brandon lobbed a long clearing ball to Marcus. Upon receiving the pass Marcus showed his abilities to change speeds, doing so no less than three times, each time at a higher level, against the same defender. Suddenly cutting at a 90degree angle in front of the defender, moving from the outside left position then quickly faking a shot back to the very same outside left of the goaltender both the defender as well as the goaltender went to ground. Still as the real counter shot was taken, the catlike skills of the goaltender gave the fist touch safe. However with Marcus continuing his run towards the goal, the keeper was unable to stop the second shot that resulted in the tying goal.
Bandon, who has been kept out of goal for this season, has showed share brilliance once given this long awaited start. Twice the opposition broke into the six yard box and twice in succession they were frustrated by Brandon’s quick performance. Again within ten minutes of the tying goal, Marcus was feed a ball along, this time the right side and yet again he was able to maneuver himself between the defender and the goal keeper to finish putting his team up 2 goals to 1.
Not enough can be said about Brandon’s performance today, with so much riding on it being a good performance he got it all working for today’s start. His team showed their support of him with the third goal putting the game to bed.
Congrats to all Les canadiens!
April 9th 2011
Anthony Smith
Full Game Report: Valbonne Wins Again 6-2
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The Game Started off Very slow with a few missed opportunities. Valbonne was First to score with Abdil (french player) struck the ball from outside the 18 making the game 1-0. Shortly after I was able to capitalized on a through ball given to me by placing it in the bottom corner going. This made it a 2-0 game. Fontanne (the opposition team ) then struck twice unanswered to bring the game to a 2-2 score at half time.
The Second Half Valbonne came out with much more focus and determination. Within 10 minutes into the second half a cross came into the 18 boy and I was able to get a solid header into the net putting Valbonne up 3-2. With the game leading win withing sight, Valbonne became pumped up to win the game. Receiving the ball along the right wing, before successfully taking on the midfielder 1 v 1 then the defender 1 v1 I needed only to have sprinted to the corner. As I got to the corner a sudden sharp cut back relieved me of my defender giving me space to have played the ball to Jerome ( french player ) who in turn brought the ball into the 18 and gets fouled in which Valbonne is credited with a Penalty. Abdil takes it and gets credited for his second goal of the game. Valbonne then managed to close the door n the opposition by adding two more goals courtesy of Matthieu Nolay (french player)
April 07th 2011
Curtis, Jerelle and Marcus having had a very excellent
run in Italy returns to France later today. We await the
results of that Test. while Anthony's run at Le
Cannet-Rocheville may in face continue for one more day
on Monday. This too would seems to be going very well and
again we await the results of this Test. Congrats to all the Lads
April 7th 2011
Switzerland
Alison scoring has continued to show her ability to play at her club
league level and with the season about to open again, should have no
difficulties breaking into the game top line up.
April 06th 2011
After day one, with an early training session and a late
game today in Italy, all players felt that things went very
well. Good start and preparations for a second game to be
played on Thursday. Curtis, Jerelle and Marcus all have very
good reports on their performances today.
April 05th 2011
Since Brandon's most recent successful 2nd trip to Italy he has not
yet been offered the opening opportunity to take over the roll in
the French squad at the level that he is suited to play. Still we
are awaiting a response from his local Test earlier as part of the
threesome of players. Christian and Matthew have both been
anxiously awaiting their call to move to the higher ranks that
now has been identified for both players. Continue to watch here
for that news.
April 05th 2011
Today Anthony's training went well. He is expected to return
on Thursday and possibly Monday of next week.
March 27th 2011
Switzerland (brief report just received)
A successful week for all Canadians in Europe
starting with Switzerland, Alison scoring in her
second consecutive game and adding another
three assist to her tally to date.
U17 Team A
Game played on Saturday March 26th 2011
After an opening fight that saw at its core an automatic
six game suspension of play for one player, our Canadian
Lads got down to the business of playing Football. Matthew
carried on from where left off last week with his consecutive
game tallying his 7th goal in ten games. Not to be outdone,
Christian also showed great form successfully adding another
goal to his list of goals for the season. Valbonne walked away
with a comfortable victory/
U19 Team A
A most important game fought for at today's U19A fixture.
Valbonne lined themselves across the center line from the first
place team to kick off today's match. Once again both Anthony
and Brandon had very good game today. Continuing with his
scoring for this his third consecutive game was Anthony, leading the
charge to see Valbonne's crew put another "W" in the win column.
Senior Team 2
The advantage came to Valbonne’s crew very early in the game
when Marcus received a through just over half, made a quick
change of direction, chipping the goalie and putting the ball in the
net. Within five minutes of that play, again the Football Gods smiled
on Valbonne when again Marcus was able to maneuver himself around
four opposition players to netting his 9th goal in his 7th game. Still
with all that play, it would be Jerelle’s entrance into the game at
around the 25minute mark that would prove to be the eventual
undoing of the opposition.
Jerelle entered the game and immediately made a visible impact. This
could possible have been his best complete game played to date. He had
both defensive and attacking runs that made the opposition’s life very
miserable. With two shots on net, Jerelle made a beautiful cross that fell
on the feet of the center midfield attacker, who volleyed a strike from the
18yd line directly into the net. With the rough played that ensued that final
goal would prove to be the game winner with the opposition tallying two
goals before the final whistle. In addition Jerelle, and room mate Yasuto
also got their first call back from this past week’s TEST.
March 20th 2011
U19 Team A
Having being off for the past week due to poor weather
conditions, Anthony showed he had not lost anything with
the time off. Scoring his first three goal game in this
competition, rallied his team to a 5 vs 2 victory.
We will give the honour of reporting the game to
Anthony!
""The Game went very well; down 1 - 0 in the first 15 minutes
I scored to tie the game 1-1,This helped to rally Valbonne
Shortly after we move to 2-1 (Matthieu, french player )
gaining me an assist. It became a 3-1 game from a free kick
taken 30 yards out which confused the keeper when Marcus
dummied the header. Again I received a through ball
and was able to place the ball in the bottom corner giving us
a 4-1 advantage. Following a red card to one of our players
for a handball in the box, which resulted in a successful
penalty shot. As time came close to ending of the game
I struck my 3rd goal of the game by playing the ball
past the goalie and finishing it on the run."
March 19th 2011
U17 Team A
We had the return to action of Matthew this week
with a double tally of goals in Valbonne's 4 vs 0
victory this past weekend. Adding to his personal
tally of goals, Christian showed a very determined
performance after having to endured several weeks of
wet miserable weather conditions.
March 18th 2011
We had the return of Brandon and Yasuto, both
having had a successful week in Italy!
March 12th 2011
U17 Team A
Our Lads went down to defeat 2 vs 1 today.
Great weather for the opposition, lousy weather
for us.
March 13th 2011
U19 Team A
Fixture cancelled due to weather
March 13th 2011
Senior Team A
No game this week
March 12-13th
women Senior Team A
No game this week
February 27th 2011
(Riverside/RDA)
We welcome our newest candidate in Europe
Ms. Alison Bojan Lemon From Canada. She is
a striker who arrived just yesterday morning
and today scored the opening goal for her
team today. We won 3-1
"I had the first goal in the second half- driving
volley then right back to back goals from our
midfielder who took an off balance swing and
placed it very well> I then had an opportunity
to shoot but got clipped and the goalie
tipped it out for a corner. We scored on a
running header on the corner kick from one
of the defenders!"
over all...
The team is very serious in their play. Their
performance is better then many male team
I have seen. Very excited about training
this week.
February 27th 2011
Senior Team 2
This week saw our Senior 2 team hold on
for a tie 1 vs 1 to take one point from this
week's fixture. Anthony was offered very
little in terms of opportunity by the opposition,
still he was able to keep their defensive line
working very hard. Not one our finest
performances however our players were
able to show good character in getting the
job done. Our lone goal came from Marcus,
as assisted by Jerelle who continues to show
his ability to hold a very strong and determined
defensive line.
U17 Team A
This week no game for this fixture
U19 Team A
This week no game for this fixture
February 21st 2011
Update of Stefan. Now release from the
hospital, he will be recovering and giving
time for his arm to heal properly.
Senior Team 2
February 20st 2011
With the National holiday break Only one
fixture was on this weekend. Valbonne Lads
went down to a 1 vs 2 defeat. Our Canadian
bright spots continued with Anthony netting
Valbonne's single goal, assisted by his Marcus.
While Jerelle and Marcus both reported
having very strong midfield game.
February 18th 2011
Stefan is fine! He was the recipient of good
news from the medical team and now he will
be observed until Monday to ensure all is well.
February 13th 2011
U17 Team A
Yesterday, with both the Canadian Lads,Christian
and Matthew on the injury list, their team mates
made them proud by wining the game 4 vs 1,
maintaining first place in the division for the
second consecutive week.
U19 Team A
The U19 team A, played today and was
complimented with Brandon as one of their
two Canadian strikers, Anthony who is just
returning from illness being the second. Brandon
was credited with one goal today, helping to
bring Valbonne to a 3 vs 0 victory.
Senior Team 2
Quote from the Technical Staff, "Jerelle
played at right defensive side and he did
an excellent game. Marcus, the second
Canadian representative on the team,
showed equally so his skill sets by netting
two goals, enabling Valbonne to draw a
crucial game at 2 vs 2. Great Jobs to the lads.
February 5th 2011
U17 Team A
At the end of regulation play today, the U17
First team, boosted in their ranks with addition
of Christian and Matthew , with Christian
netting his forth goal in as many games,
Matthew's stallworth stance in the # 6
position,also having the assist on his
Canadian mates goal, US Valbonne takes
sole position of first place in their league today.
Christian's forth consecutive week striking
the net US Valbonne tallied 4 goals, winning
today's game 4 vs 3. Matthew's role as
defensive midfielder continues to reinforce
Valbonne's drive to take command of first
for the first time this season. With the expected
arrival of one more member of the Canadian
crew, this should prove to be a most interesting
run as we draw closer to the final weeks of
this season's race for the top.
See the standings here
http://www.fff.fr/competitions/php/championnat
/championnat_classement.php?sa_no=2010&cp_
no=252774&ph_no=1&gp_no=1
U17 Team A
Off for this week
Senior Team 1
Off for this week
Senior Team 2
Off for this week
January 29/30th weekend 2011 France
Senior Team 1
Anthony's opening run with the Senior
Fist Team of Valbonne was met with some
unfortunate results for him. Coming into the
game not quite 100 percent (due to slight
ankle stain) did have him moving a slight
step behind his known speed. The nagging
ankle may have played a part after only 35
minutes into the fixture, he fell and collided
with an opponent's cleat to his upper body.
This shorten his role for Sunday's fixture.
We do expect a full recovery and should
see him back to proper form within ten days.
Senior Team 2
Jerelle made his introduction to France with
a very good performance on Sunday~ After
getting the space of the European game, he
Zinged the post with a well intended shot
falling short of it's intended target. Pace is
evident in the need of his catching up to the
more conditioned players at this stage of
their league. Still time is on Jerelle's side
and he is very much expected to be on track
in a few weeks.
U19 Team A
Brandon continued to build in his confidence
and team bonding by assisting with the
team's man shortage. He played out for his
second week and again for the second
consecutive week showed that his versatility as
a goal keeper is not restricted to the area of
his net but in addition he also has value as on
field player.
Marcus made his France debut with the tagging
of one goal in his official maiden game. While his
touches were as we have known them to be, his
game speed and general aggressiveness on the
field of play will need to be picked up, as he now
has learned if he is to be competitive in the
European Football environment. This too we
expect to see changed over the coming weeks.
U17 Team A
After one half of a game US Valbonne lead
U.S. Plan De Grasse by a narrow margin of
one goal to nil. Under very heavy rainfall
Matthew's role as defensive midfielder was
adjusted to the role of right flank attacker.
The change would seem to have assisted
the teams' attack and with Christian's third
consecutive week striking the net US Valbonne
tallied 3 goals to De Grasse's one to walk away
with 3 vs 1 victory. All in all not the best game
however a very focused win from all the players.
Supplementary players (new)
Stefan continues to train and will be doing so
as a part of a three man goalie crew for the
upcoming weeks. They will be the students of
the club's goalie's Technical trainer. On Tuesday,
the third and final member of this goalie crew
Yasuto will be arriving in camp, arriving from
Japan.
January 28th 2011 France
We announce the safe arrival of Stefan
this morning bringing the ranks of the
Canadian crew to seven members. We
still await the arrival of yet another member
on Tuesday with final arrival dates to be
confirmed for three more members
for this season.
January 26th 2011 Italy
First days feedback from Stephanie,
""YEA SERIOUSLY, IT IS AMAZING
January 25th 2011 France
Anthony is not up to his normal self today. He is nursing
what would seem a slight upset stomach or possible flu.
All others have been in good training form. The new kids
on the block, Marcus and Jerelle, are all reported to be
doing very well. The veterans, Brandon, Christian and a
Matthew are on schedule again right were they left off
prior to the Christmas holiday break.
January 24th 2011 ITALY
Stephanie,arriving in early mid-afternoon, was picked up
and immediately offered the chance to change and have
a light practice session. She will be in a Game environment
by Wednesday. This will be her first chance to measure
the world of Professional Football.
January 23nd 2011 (Marcus D-Huie now in France)
Since the return of the Canucks, the U17 crew have gone
2 an 0. Last week Matthew took his goal while Christian
took the only goal scored this past Saturday!
The U19 kicked off earlier today. We will have game
update later today.
January 20th 2011*update
The Canadians, second crew have all Landed safely.
Now the hard work begins. We are now awaiting the
arrival of the third and final crew for the January
window. They, one to Italy(female) should all all be
there by this time next week.
January 20th 2011
A beautiful 43�F Mostly Cloudy day in Mougin
and the second crew should be arriving later today/
January 11th 2011
The first of the French crew members have
returned today! Arrival time in France
expected to be this time on Wednesday.
We are expecting to have a much busier
schedule this next session and with a re-
freshed sense of purpose it is expected
that some players will be forming longer
term alliances with clubs, possibly making
new homes for themselves.
Nov 23rd 2010
With the performance of our Lads:
and the cooperation of Genova International
Soccer Schools/ A. S Roma Canada and US.
Valbonne in France, our Lads have successfully
won the chance to play in the long anticipated
exhibition game against Olympique Gymnaste
Club Nice C�te d'Azur or simply Nice of the
French league 1. This game will take
place on December 7th in the late afternoon.
All members of the Canadian contingent will be
participating in this game. This will see Anthony,
Malik and Tryston joining their team mates of
Brandon, Christian and Matthew. Some
(maybe all) of our Lads will be playing with the
Italian squad. While others, if not on the
Italian squad, will play on the Nice squad.
This is a most exciting opportunity for our Lads.
At this time, early reports from Italy, where
Brandon, Christian and Matthew are in training
this week with an exhibition game to come on
Thursday, are very good for our Lads. They are
being received very well in camp and is expected
to lift the expectations of our other candidates
that will be participating Olympique Gymnaste
Club Nice C�te d'Azur game in early December.
Nov 22nd 2010|
Three of the Lads are now in Italy on
a two venue Test. Brandon the goalie,
Matthew as a midfielder/outside fullback
and Christian as a Midfielder/Striker.
Within a week or so the other three
Lads will also be on their own long
program Test. We will keep you
updated,
Nov 17th 2010
Count down to the Lads Big series of Test!
Some players will be in Italy, while others
will be in various areas of Central and or
northern France. Starting as early as
November 22nd our Lads will be of to their
first extended series of Test.
We will update you on the individual players
as well as the Testing grounds just as soon
as we get the green light to do so.
Nov 10th 2010
Here are the updates for the upcoming
Weeks; Anthony has been nursing a bruised
leg but is expected to be back running as early
as next week. We are at this time expecting
the Lads to travel to Zane for a period of
four days. They will be living in that location
and training within the Roma, Genova
International facility for the duration of their
stay.
One week after their return they will then
return to Torino for a Test Game on
December 01st. The Torino trip will be at most
two days. Again all players will be on this trip.
We are awaiting four other invitations which
will see the group of Lads split into possibly
three groups. More detail information on
these events to follow.
Nov 05th 2010
Here are the updates for this upcoming
weekend. Tryston has his first important
competition as a member of his squad. He
will be testing himself in a most important
game against a reserve team which plays
in DHR (Division Regional Honor). This is a
division of players of which selections
could be made for play in the Premier
League. Brandon has who in his official
license of the FFF (French Football
Federation) is now a player "French" to
all effects! He should be in a game this
Sunday in the U19 Championship Pre-
Exellence. Brandon is suffering from a slight
leg injury however and game day decision
will be made as to his start. Matthew and
Christian will also strengthen the U19 team,
conditional on timing of license. Malik will be
resting this weekend. Anthony's has a
sprained ankle and will remain idle until at
least Tuesday.
Nov 02nd 2010
With the reality of some good ole fashion
home cooking, as a result of a visit from
family, Brandon's training today was off the
Chart. He trained like a Man on a Mission.
The weather conditions over this past week-
has been far less than desirable. Still Tryston
Anthony and Brandon seemed not to have
noticed that in their efforts on the training
Field on this day. Tomorrow back to the
regular program for Matthew, Malik and
Christian.
Oct 24th 2010
Our 94's played on Saturday for the U17 second
team at home. While the team in front did not
manage to give any consistent difficulties our Lads
we still on point with their game. Matthew D-H, was
tapped for Man of the Match with some wonderful
ball skills and diagonal runs. Our senior man
Tryston was most consistent with the hard nose
kind of play we have seen so far while he has been
here. Anthony was given his first run with the top
squad and represented himself very well indeed.
Brandon, was on hold in the goalie's position as
this being a derby had the potential of some very
demanding back field communication and our boys
*(with the exception of Matthew) are just now
getting their refreshing coursed of French.
Oct 23rd 2010
Riverside Canada Football Academy will be making
a majour announcement on Monday October 25th
2010. It is widely expected that this announcement
will serve to enhance the early successes of their pilot
project that seen Canadian players train in the European
environment for a longer period of time. " We are most
exited about this new development and think it will
show our members that we are extremely serious
about changing the way in which we train our Canadian
players to compete internationally," stated staff at
Riverside Canada earlier today.
Oct 20th 2010
At the end of the exhibition game today, all players
were reported in good health. One unfortunate
incident was Brandon's documents and some funds
being stolen from the change room while he played.
We can assure you the Club is not at all please with
this situation and has begun all efforts in solving this
most unfortunate situation.
It is expected that on Sunday, Tryston *(Tri-ston)
along with Brandon will be playing with the Club's first
and or second team. At this time we do not yet have
the results of the Test exhibition game but will let you
know just as soon as we are given that information.
Oct 20th 2010
With Tryston having had his start with the Reserve
while having a very good chance of moving to the first
team as a regular starter, it is widely expected that
Brandon will have a start, possibly, with the first team
this coming Sunday!
Today our Lads will be showcasing in a Test!
This game will be supervised by a person who
represents the club OGC Nice, the club of Frejus
and St Raphael there will be 2 people working for
different professional club in northern France.
The 2 next match still to be confirmed, but I
can already tell you that there will be in St Etienne
while the other in Italy.
Oct 16th 2010
Today most of the Lads were involved in
Competition. Those who were not involved
today will have their turn shortly. Christian
played with the U17 group one honneur and
tied 2-2. while Malik played with the U17
Pre Exellence winning that game 3 to 1,
Malik increasing his goal tally with one today.
Matthew and Anthony played with the U19
Pre Exellence, to a 3 to 3 draw. Brandon and
Tryston (Tri-ston) were in reserve today
awaiting their turn. At the conclusion of today's
activities every one went bowling, eat and enjoyed
the remainder of their day. Congrats to the Lads
on another successful day.
 
  
Stade Brest
Oct/15th /2010
We finally have our invitation from
Stade Brest for the Canadian Lads/
Earlier today we were officially invited
to travel to the north of France for a Test
with the French League 1 team. This
will be a ONE week long Test. For
a preview of their present standings
see the link to the right of this article.
Or
http://www.fifa.com/associations/
association=fra/nationalleague/standings.html
Oct 13 2010
TEST for the French crew
It is fully anticipated that several of our Lads
will be going off on Test within the next week
or two. While we await the return call for Anthony
from Olympique G. Club Nice, we are now anticipating
two other calls for Matthew, Christian and Malik.
Brandon and Tryston are widely expected to be the
Lads on the front line for the senior teams. Both Brandon
and Anthony are (as we understand) both potentially
European passport holders. This would place them in
a most privilege position when being viewed by
any potential Club Director. Christian already is a
holder of a European passport. Still a passport will
not in and of itself make any difference on the skill
of the holder. It is therefore most important that
the Lads stay focus in mind and body. In the case of
Matthew, Malik and Tryston, *(tri-ston)* not holding
a European passport simply means their efforts will
most likely be focused on mainly First Div Teams or
Serie A teams in the case of Italy.
However, making a good Test in front of any other
none-league one team will still result in a very good
opportunity for them to be placed into that desired
leagues. We will be back here once we are in
position of the invitations.
Recap | Boxscore
October 9, 2010
Bulldogs Take a Bite Out of Olivet
OLIVET, Mich. ??" The Adrian College men's soccer team
got a key victory on Saturday over MIAA opponent Olivet,
who was ranked sixth in the central region by the NSCAA.
With the 2-1 victory, the Bulldogs leapfrogged the Comets
into second place in the MIAA. The Bulldogs are now 5-7
overall and 4-2 in the MIAA.
Adrian's first goal came off a corner kick, when an Olivet
played headed the ball into their own goal. Olivet scored
the equalizer in the 68th minute. The game-winner for
Adrian came only a few minutes later in the 77th minute
when sophomore Cazz Warren fed the ball across to box
to freshman Marcus Derrick-Huie who put the ball in the
back of the net. Warren also had two shots on goal for the
night.
The defense for Adrian played solid as they limited Olivet
to only seven shots in the game and only three shots on goal.
Senior goalkeeper Alex Pavlika made two stopped to give
Adrian the win.
The Bulldogs will play host to MIAA opponent Alma College
on Tuesday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Oct/5/2010
France Project
After the very first week of working in France our players
were well received and responded with some very skillful
exhibition play. To this end, Anthony Smith,(one of six players
representing Canada) was granted his first test at OGC Nice.
He will be returning later this year for his second Test. Equally
so, Tryston Mahoney has been invited to train with the First
team of the host club.
Brandon Cranston who had a very good opening training
session has also been training with the first team's goal keepers
trainer. For the '94 Lads, Christian Kusiewicz, Malik Bernard,
and Matthew Derrick-Huie, this has been a world of welcomed
change for them.
Matthew Derrick-Huie, who have found his new position of
confidence in the midfield has shown flashes of ball skills that
has certainly impressed his new family of soccer associates.
Having made several key passing plays in his first exhibition
games as well as his being able to manage the level of U19
play being offered as a part of his training, he has shown that
he is here to do the business of learning and perfecting his
craft in this sport.
Christian and Malik, both having goals in their opening
performances, have continued with the same gusto in their
opening U19 exhibition with Christian scoring three times in
that match. the demanding conditioning and speed of play
have been matched by these players. Here too we find the
seriousness of wanting to improve being exhibited by these
individuals.
Next to come will be Tryston's as well as Brandon's Test!
Followed by Test for the '94 lads.
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On July 17th 2011 in Orlando Florida, USA, the EPL's Bolton Wanderers will be playing a friendly vs. the Orlando City Football Club of the USL: The Management of Riverside Canada have have been honoured with an invitation to be the visiting group that will be participating in a showcase friendly exhibition fixture. This invitation is being extended to those players recently having had European experience (From their France/Italy tour) as well as those players who exhibits the seriousness of wanting to play international Football.
A 14 man roster will be selected from players within the age division of U16 to U21 who will be afforded the great opportunity of showcasing their skills in the presence of an international Technical Staff. (some exception of age by Special invitation only)
A 14 youth roster will be selected from players within the age division of U11 to U14 who will be afforded the wonderful opportunity of showcasing their skills in the presence of an international Technical Staff. (some exception of age by Special invitation only)
Players will be expect to arrive in Florida on July 15th 2011 and will depart on July 19th 2011.
Please see our tournament selection schedule for updates of selection dates for all players sharing an interest in this opportunity. or kindly contact us with you interest at
soccer@bosskids.com
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Press Release
For release 7:35 P.M Eastern
April 15, 2011
SPECIAL SPORTS EUROPEAN TOUR
Toronto Ontario Canada
April 15th [7:35 P.M Est.]
A.S. Roma, Genova International School of Soccer and Riverside Canada Football Academy are pleased to announce that the April Spring Showcase will be moved to join with A.S. Roma/ GISS Summer Showcase and Camp Fixture to be held on July 6th , 7th and 8th 2011. Camps will be for age youth U9 to U12 with showcase age from youth U10 to U19 and Senior.
Riverside Canada Football Academy Students originally registered to participate in the Spring Expose will now be granted automatic standing in the A.S. Roma/GISS Showcase and Camp Fixture.
These are the teams represented by the Technical staff joining this program
UEFA Coaching license,
Juventus Academy Accreditation,
AS Roma talent scout.
scouts for Verona Calcio
coach of the National Youth
Select Team from the Veneto Region
Gigi dusati -
Coached with Milan youth sector and now coach with GISS Roma
Morris Pagniello
ex Professional European player having played for Torino, Savona, Ancona, Miscots, Telstar
now Director of A.S. Roma/GISS Academies in Nth/Central America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, Also highly qualified youth coach
Massimo Carli
Ex Professional Italian Player and now coach Serie C1 team Hellas Verona Calcio
In addition to the above crew, players will now have the wonderful opportunity of joining the European September Tour that will see them having games against such teams as:
Blackburn Rovers
Bolton Wanders
Man City F.C
Notts County F.C
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Players having been selected to travel to Italy of course will have the equally wonderful experience of either being a part of the women professional program at Bardolino or A.S. Roma, Portogruaro , Vicenza or any number of affiliated clubs that form a part of the GISS family of professional football clubs.
Once again Riverside Canada Football Academy Students as well as the many other interested non Academy players will have a wonderful chance to learn new skill sets and or improve upon their own.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills to a wider selection of clubs. It will also be a chance for younger players wishing to participate in an internationally run football camp right in the convenience of their own back yard so to speak
These programs are at present scheduled to take place between the areas of Mississauga and Etobicoke Ontario. Please see your website links for registration options.
Genova International School of Soccer provides opportunities for outstanding young soccer players in Europe, North and South America, and Australia to develop a soccer career to international standard. With this association with Riverside Canada Football Academy and more specifically Ontario, has now added their name to the stops being visited this year by the A.S. Roma/GISS Technical staff. |
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Marcus Derrick-Huie Makes his debut on the first team with his fifth goal in as many games. Derrick-Huie's first game in the ranks of the First team gave the team a 1 vs 0 Victory with Derrick-Huie scoring the lone goal of the match. Marcus the older of two Derrick-Huie brothers, Matthew being the younger, are both building their euro experience in France. Younger brother Matthew Derrick-Huie presently plays with the U17 fist team. Click on image for full story
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Make it happen yourself
Congratulations to All Scholarship Candidates from Our Local Academies. Marcus Derrick-Huie, Candidate for Michigan U.S.A |
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Riverside Boys Are doing it
The State of Michigan has seen the arrival of yet another Stone Wall full back, on point at every game this season. (Jerelle) |
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National and International Debut |
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The Red Devils Academy
Vicky Correa-Parsons, presently
in training with the Canadian
U20 squad, was also selected
as a Candidate for Scholarship,
Michigan U.S.A |
The Red Devils Academy
Kira Bertand,
who is playing for the Dominica Women's national Team
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Devon and Mickey off to visit for one week test
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After spending his training weeks in Sporting Toulon Football Club, Anthony is now awaiting his contract with Blois Football 41 in the North of France having spent less than one week on the pitch. We will follow up with more details as they become available.
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Curtis is expected to be signed with Cannet-Rocheville Football Club. Curtis who also spent his second tour of duty in France this past month with Sporting Toulon Football Club has now settled with Cannet-Rocheville.
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One of Three in our French program
Taylor is presently a member of the youth program of Club Sporting Toulon. The club has all its residences on the
same property of its stadium and training fields.
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Please find the simple registration form here.
for all showcases and or Academy programs
by clicking onto the Title.
Croatian Residence
 
Chris Pierzchala & Anthony Smith
(Anthony will sign in Croatia)
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June 30th 2011
Report from Italy on Riverside Player's participation in recent tournament.
Great success for il Primo Raduno Internazionale, held at the "Bianco" in Gallipoli on May 31 and again on the 1st and 2ndof June. A prestigious showcase for many kids coming from all over Italy and abroad, who have showcased their qualities before the eyes of experienced observers and insiders.
Max Leghissa promoter of the event, and the current youth current observer for Triestina Calcio and commentator forTélérama, tells us exclusively for SalentoSport about these days of full immersion in the world of youth and soccer: "The report of the collaboration with Georgio Bisson includes an internship at his Football Academy in Valbonne (Cannes, ed) for the most interesting players seen at the showcase. This means that most of the players seen have adequate skill level to play at the high levels. For the realization and success of the showcase, we also thank in addition to the aforementioned Georgio Bisson, Orazio Buonasera, Sicilian observer, Nino Marra talent scout and Cristian Minardi goalkeeping coach For Ravenna. "
Among the few examples of distinguished players are Matthew Assez (born in '93, currently with the club Frejus), who has attracted the attention of Taranto, and Nocerina Triestina who have requested young Frenchman return to them, and even Anthony Smith ('92) who moved Carpi and other clubs of Serie D to express much interest. Also for Trieste-even the very young Chris Pierzchala ('94), Canadian midfielder. In addition Como, have set their eyes on Niclolas Bizi ('94). Seny Diediou ('84), the best known and experienced player present at the meeting, has several offers, including one from China. Also important was showcased the development of Bernard, Castro, Sacco, Chiappetta, Leo, Palombella, Corrado and Gianfreda. All young people born from '93 to '96.
CALCIO - I giovani e il pallone. Gallipoli ospita il Primo Raduno Internazionale
30.05.2011 15:00 di Lorenzo Falangone articolo letto 54 volte
Players Anthony Smith, Chris Pierzchala and Malik Bernard will be representing Riverside Canada Football Academy in Italy this coming weekend.
Il pallone rotola, un bambino lo insegue. In un calcio ormai fatto di business, soldi e spiacevoli compromessi è questa l'immagine che più ci piace ricordare. Sono spensieratezza e passione dei giovani il miglior carburante per il mondo del pallone
See full article in Italian by clicking on image above.
Here also is the very (unofficial translation) simple English version of that interview.
The ball rolls, a child after him. In a kick now out of business, money and unpleasant compromises that is the picture we like to remember. They are carefree and passion of young people the best fuel for the world of football. For those who love this sport, in all its facets, we offer you a place to be. On 31 May, and June 2 and again a stage "Antonio White of Gallipoli will be theater of the First International Meeting of boys born in 1992, '93, '94 and '95. Aspiring champions have come from all over Italy and abroad (France, England and Canada), ready to showcase their quality.
Promoter of the event Leghissa Max, currently an observer of the youth sector and a columnist for Triestina Calcio Telerama, a former marketing director from Udinese, consultant to the time of Gallipoli as well as sporting director of Virtus Barba Casarano, with the collaboration of Attilio Caputo and all the staff of the Gallipoli Calcio.
The boys will perform in front of the eye expert observers and insiders. Of all the names stand out by Franco Mancini and Claudio Schiraldi (responsible for youth sectors respectively Triestina and Como), George Bisson (known sports agent and representative of the French football academy of Canness) and some leaders of the youth of Taranto Calcio.
Testimonial of the event some English players militants in League One. Professionals and football fans in general are invited to attend. After all, what's better than a ball rolling, and a child running after him. |
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Press Release
For release 11:15 A.M Eastern
April 14, 2011
SPECIAL SPORTS NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
Toronto Ontario Canada
April 14th [11:15 A.M Est.]
AS Roma, Genova International School of Soccer and Riverside Canada (RCA), and are proud to announce the expansion of our earlier working relationship to now include the following Clubs.
Joining A.S. Roma will be Portogruaro (Italian serie B), Vicenza as well as the more recently addition of Bardolino Women's Football Club.
Opportunity to showcase your skills to a wider selection of clubs will be greatly enhanced by the addition of the English clubs of Notts County F.C and Nottingham Forest F.C. Several English Premier Division teams are widely expected to be adding their names to this growing list of teams by early summer.
This new association will greatly enrich the Canadian Soccer landscape for those player wishing to advance their international opportunities.
At present time, The Genova International School of Soccer provides opportunities for outstanding young soccer players in Europe, North and South America, and Australia to develop a soccer career to international standard. With this association with Riverside Canada Football Academy, Canada and more specifically Ontario, has now added their name to the stops being visited this year by the A.S. Roma/GISS Technical staff.
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Goalie "YASUTO HOSHIKO" signs Division 2 contract
(see picture to your right)
Genova International School of Soccer is please to announce
in association with Riverside Canada Football Academy
the signing of"YASUTO HOSHIKO" to a Division 2 Contract in Hungary
"YASUTO HOSHIKO" who has played here in Canada for
the York Shooters as well as earlier playing in Japan joined
the Riverside program earlier this year in France. With the
support of "Genova International School of Soccer'' and their
management, he was Tested and trained in Zane Italy, the
home base of "Genova International School of Soccer"'
After a successful series of training sessions in Zane,
"YASUTO HOSHIKO" was recommended to his present signing
post for his strongest Divisional play status yet. We wish him
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Attention:
This is your official notification to participate in our “April 2011 By Invitation Only EXPOSÉ”
For France, Italy and Switzerland
Dates for your “April By Invitation Only EXPOSÉ” are Friday April 22nd / Saturday April 23rd and Monday April 25th 2011
To register for the April Showcase, either click on the image or use the payment option above the image. (if you wish to avoid the fees then emails us for alternative payment options)
April 05h 2011
Today Curtis, Jerelle and Marcus will be leaving for Italy for
their TEST in Vicenza near Zane, They will leave today and
play on Wednesday. Return to France is expected to be late
Wednesday night.
March 29th 2011
Curtis's arrived safely today. He will be visiting the team of
Le Cannet-Rocheville for his assessment later today. Anthony
will be training with Le Cannet-Rocheville for this upcoming week.
Yasuto is off to Hungary for his big TEST..today on Wednesday
we all wish him the very best.
March 27th 2011
After a successful visit to France, Jordan, showed why he is going to make
teams turn and pay attention. Within his short stay he has already been offered
the opportunity to return to Italy for a Seria "B" Test. Both Marvin and Darren
having had the opportunity to rub shoulders in Italy with the competition on
that field they both now know they have a future in this game with invitations for
both to return. Brandon has once again proven himself in Italy as a goalie that
can and should be seriously seeking to play at the higher level of play. Hopefully his
return will be forthcoming.
Jerelle and Yasuto having been on their own TEST this past week have both been
offered a return invitation. This is indeed a wonderful week for entire crew of
players.
March 16th 2011 TODAY if the weather cooperates!
Fixture was played!
Test for all player under 19 age of age
Clubs and Clubs representatives at today's Fixture are
OGC Nice League 1, Monaco, Roger Henrotey,
ex Belgium National player,(agent for Van Buyten)
Players participating in today's fixtures
Anthony, Christian, Darren,, Jordan, Marcus
March 15th to March 18th
Test for Brandon, Yasuto< Italy
March 19th 2011
Test for Anthony, Jerelle,
Marcus
March 23rd or 26th 2011
Test for Matthew, Christian, Anthony,
Marcus, Brandon, Darren,
Jerelle,Yasuto
March 02nd 2011 to be rescheduled
Test for players in Switzerland *
will be rescheduled
WANTED NOW Female Players for Europe
This request is now CLOSED
Female striker/ Female central defender
Must be a minimum of 17 age of age
For play in Europe. Must be able to make
this trip on or before February 25th 2011
All serious inquiries are welcome to make
contact with us at
soccer@bosskids.com
February 23rd 2011
Test for players in Switzerland
February 21st 2011
Test for Italy (time to be confirmed_)
February 15th 2011
Test for our goalies completed today very well. Please see personal email for detailed results
February 08th 2011
Test for all our goalies went well. They have been invited for a return
Test next week. Time and date to be confirmed.
February 03rd 2011
Test for goal keepers Tuesday February 8th (weather could be a factor)
Tuesdays Test with the CFA 2 goalkeeper coach
This Test will be done on natural grass fields if condition allows.
Last session we were inundated with demands for information about Testing long before the players were properly ready to do so. That was, mostly due to the need of the French Technical Staff to satisfy our anxiety to get our players into a TEST environment. This session will NOT be handled in that manner. Starting immediately you will find here ONLY CONFIRMED Testing dates for specific player/s or group of players. What will be made available however are those plans that are to be confirmed without the player/s or group of players' names attached.
So in keeping with that new change we are expecting to be sending out player/s next week on Test to Central France. We are expecting to be updated late Friday or Saturday our time.
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Like countless other Canadian-born kids with parents who hail from Europe, Fraser Aird inherited his favourite sports team.Rangers FC was the choice in Aird’s Scarborough home, the inevitable byproduct of... see full story by clicking on image
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Stephanie in Italy to begin professional football in Europe.
Press Release
For release 11:00 AM Eastern
January 24 2011
SPECIAL SPORTS NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
Toronto Ontario Canada
Jan 24th [18:314:6 Est.]
Riverside Canada (RCA), RDA, Genova International School of Soccer
and AS Roma are proud to announce that RDA Alumnus Stephanie
Caruso has been chosen to become the first Canadian player to trial
at Italian club C.F. Bardolino Verona.
Stephanie has arrived in Italy to begin her exciting new adventure
of Testing for professional football in Europe.
Representatives of Riverside Canada Academy (RCA) and RDA
announced that Stephanie was chosen from among 14 candidates for
the immediate opportunity and will become the first of many female
players to follow their dream to play professionally in Europe.
The assessment program will be continuing in order to identify,
select and train more candidates that possess the technical and
tactical skills, game intelligence and physical attributes that are
required by clubs in the professional environment in Europe.
RDA and Riverside Canada are extremely honored to be able to
provide these opportunities to female players, who represent the
largest underserviced segment of the Canadian soccer landscape, to
pursue their football careers beyond University and College by being
offered the opportunity to play professionally in Europe.
Riverside Canada and RDA extend our congratulations to Stephanie
on being the first female player selected to trail in Italy as part of
our ongoing relationship with Genova International School of Soccer
and AS Roma.
Proprietary and Confidential
To register for the next phase of your soccer career, please complete
the on-line registration for the RDA/ Riverside Canada’s Training
Program at:
http://www.active.com/soccer-clinic/mississauga-on
/rdaregistration-2010
http://www.active.com/soccer-clinic/mississauga-on
/riversidecanada-registration-2010
If you are unable to register through the on-line site or require
additional information, please contact the undersigned immediately.
Thank you for your interest.
Jeremy O'Byrne
1-888-838-5274- Toll Free
416-948-7574- Mobile
www.reddevilsacademy.com
or Write to the Attention of the Technical Director
C/o
Riverside Canada Football Academy via email at;
soccer@bosskids.com
November 8, 2010
Marcus Derrick-Huie Named MIAA Soccer
Offensive Player of the Week
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic
Association has named Adrian forward
Marcus Derrick-Huie its Offensive Player of the Week
in men's soccer for games played through November 6.
Derrick-Huie, a freshman from Mississauga, Ontario,
Canada (Clarkson Secondary School), had a goal and
two assists in leading Adrian to a 5-3 win over Olivet.
The victory clinched third place for the Bulldogs, their
best MIAA finish ever and their first winning season in
conference play in 27 years. Derrick-Huie is being
honored as Player of the Week for the first time in his
career.
This is the first time in school history that four different
players have been named player of the week in a season
(Cremeans, Brower, a. Pavlika and Derrick-Huie). Adrian
has never had more than two different players honored
in a single year.
November 3, 2010
Marcus Derrick-Huie Has Career Night
with 4 Points,
Bulldogs Defeat Comets in Physical Game 5-3,
Still One Point Out of MIAA Lead
ADRIAN, Mich. – On a chilly Michigan evening, the
Adrian College men's soccer team took down
Olivet College who was only one point behind
them in the conference standings. With the 5-3
victory, the Bulldogs improve to 9-8-2 overall
and 8-3-2 in the MIAA on the season.
The Bulldogs and Comets battled it out in Adrian's
most physical game of the year. The 48 fouls
committed by both teams, 24 each, is the highest
for the season. Both teams were also whistled for
a combined nine yellow cards. Adrian tied a
season-high with five goals, while the eight
total goals scored was a season-high in a game.
The Bulldogs also outshot the Comets 23-8 and
shots on goal 13-5. Adrian got the scoring started
early as sophomore Billy Cremeans
scored his team-leading ninth goal of the season
off assists from the freshman duo of Morgan Copeland
and Marcus Derrick-Huie. Olivet tied the game with
a goal in the 29th minute. It didn't take long for Adrian
to regain the lead, as Marcus Derrick-Huie scored his third
goal of the year with two minutes left in the period
off assists from freshman Mitch Aguilera
and sophomore Travis Smith.
Olivet again tied the game as they connected on a
penalty kick that was awarded. The game remained
quiet for the next 20 minutes as no goals were scored,
even though Adrian had several opportunities but
could not find the net.
In the 77th minute, sophomore Aaron Armstrong
headed home his first goal of the season off a free
kick from Cremeans. The pace picked up in the last
five minutes. Adrian struck first with a chip shot from
20 yards out off the foot of freshman Quinton Wallace,
netting his first goal of the season off a long pass from
freshman Vince Behnke. The Bulldogs score three
minutes later on a 2-on-1 breakaway as it was again
Marcus Derrick-Huie who fed the ball across the box to
sophomore Justin McCurbin who scored his first goal
of the season. Olivet would again be awarded a penalty
kick only 17 seconds later, and would convert for the
final score of the match.
Playing his final home game, senior goalkeeper
Alex Pavlika made two saves. Adrian will wrap up their
season as they travel to Alma on Saturday, November
6 for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. The Bulldogs can win the MIAA
conference with a win and a loss or tie by Hope and Calvin.
October 30, 2010
Men’s Soccer Wins, Remains 1 Point Out of
First in MIAA
ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College men's
soccer team stayed in the hunt for the MIAA title
with a 1-0 overtime victory on Saturday over
Kalamazoo. With the win, the Bulldogs are now
8-8-2 overall and 7-3-2 in the MIAA.
Needing a win to stay a point behind both Calvin
and Hope who won Saturday, the Bulldogs were
able to shutout the Hornets who earlier in the
season scored three times. Adrian remained one
point behind the leaders atop the MIAA with two
games remaining in the season.
Both teams battled back-and-forth for the first 90
minutes as neither team was able to bury the ball
home as both teams combined to take 28 shots in
regulation. As the game went to overtime, the
action settled down as it was not until two and a
half minutes into overtime that the first shot was
taken, and was the only one needed. The
Kalamazoo goalie bobbled a sophomore
Billy Cremeans free kick and freshman
Matt Plawecki was there to clean up the mess
and drill the ball into the goal for the victory.
Both Cremeans and Plawecki had solid games
as Cremeans took six shots, two on goal, and
Plawecki had five shots, with two on goal. Senior
goalkeeper Alex Pavlika made a season high 10 saves
to earn his second shutout in a row and fourth on
the season. Adrian will return to action on
Wednesday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. as they
host Olivet College.
October 26, 2010
Bulldogs Fall in 2OT to Hope
HOLLAND, Mich. – The Adrian College
men's soccer team had an opportunity to
extend its lead in the MIAA standings on
Tuesday, but fell in double overtime to
Hope College, 2-1, at Van Andel Stadium.
The Bulldogs are now 7-8-2 overall and
6-3-2 in the conference and fell a point
behind the Flying Dutchmen in second place.
There are currently six teams within five
points of each other with three MIAA
matches left. The winner of the regular
season earns the automatic berth in the
NCAA Division III Tournament.
The Bulldogs outshot the Flying Dutchmen,
21 to 11, on the night and eight to five in
shots on goal. In the second half alone,
Adrian outshot Hope 14-3.
Hope jumped out to an early lead with
eight minutes left in the first half.
The Bulldogs remained down until 1:21
left in the second half when sophomore
Cazz Warren scored the equalizer and his
team-leading seventh goal on the year.
Warren scored unassisted on a breakaway
and beat the Hope goalie. After being tied
at the end of regulation, the teams headed
into overtime, but remained tied after the
first overtime. However, it would not take
ong once the second overtime began as
Hope scored quickly, 18 seconds into the
period. In goal, senior Alex Pavlika made
three saves on the night. The Bulldogs will
look regain their position atop the conference
as they host Kalamazoo at 2:30 p.m. on
Saturday, October 30.
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The boys from Italy will be back on Saturday!
Very successful fixture for all involved.
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October 23, 2010
Adrian Now Atop MIAA With Victory Over Albion
ALBION, Mich. – The Adrian College men's
soccer team has put themselves in a favorable
position to make a run at the MIAA title as they
moved into first place in the MIAA with a 1-0
double-overtime win over Albion College. The
Bulldogs have now run their unbeaten streak
to five games as their record is now 7-7-2
overall and 6-2-2 in the conference.
Earlier in the day, Kalamazoo fell to Calvin which
opened the door for the Bulldogs to walk through
if they could pull out a victory. It took three periods
and over 105 minutes of soccer for Adrian to
accomplish it, but was successful in the end. The
victory was Adrian's second double-overtime victory
in their last three games.
Midway through the second overtime, sophomore
Billy Cremeans made a crossing pass from the
baseline to fellow sophomore Cazz Warren who
buried the ball in the net for the win. The Bulldogs
were in control most of the game as they out-shot
the Britons 20 to eight and had more shots on goal,
leading seven to two. In goal, senior Alex Pavlika
notched his third shutout of the season while making
two saves on the night. Adrian will look to extend
their lead in the MIAA as they travel to Hope College
on Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
October 20, 2010
Bulldogs Win in OT, Now Second in MIAA
ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College men's soccer team took
sole control of second place and within one point of first with
a 2-1 overtime victory over Trine University on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs record is now 6-7-2 overall and 5-2-2 in the
conference.
The match was Adrian College's first ever Join(RED) night.
Join(RED) is a global effort to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.
Adrian partnered with Nike to outfit the team with (RED) laces
throughout the season and specially designed (RED) jerseys
for the game. The jersey's worn in the game will be given to
those donors who sponsored a player and their jersey for
Wednesday game.
The Thunder struck first with a goal midway through the first
half. Adrian would not let down as sophomore Billy Cremeans
scored 27 seconds later off a crossing pass from freshman
Vince Behnke. Creameans received the pass and was all
alone in the box and put the ball in from 15 yards out for his
seventh goal of the season. The game remained tied at the
end of regulation at 1-1.
Before overtime began, the team learned that both teams
ahead of them in the MIAA standings, Calvin and Kalamazoo,
had lost. The Bulldogs came out fired up with the news. Not
wasting any time, Cremeans scored again only three minutes
into the first overtime. Cremeans took a crossing pass from
freshman Morgan Copeland and buried it in the left side of the
net to send the Bulldogs to victory. In goal, senior Alex Pavlika
made three saves while only allowing the one goal. The Bulldogs
will look to take the lead in the MIAA as they travel to Albion
on Saturday, October 23 starting at 2:30 p.m.
October 12, 2010
Men’s Soccer Ties Alma, 1-1, as Scots
Get Equalizer with 19 seconds left in regulation
ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College men's soccer
team had a chance to take the lead in the MIAA
standings with a win on Tuesday, but the Bulldogs
could only manage a 1-1 tie with the visiting Alma
College. Adrian's record is not 5-7-1 on the season
and 4-2-1 in the MIAA.
The Bulldogs made the first blow as freshman
Mitch Aguilera scored his second goal of the season
in the 34thMarcus Derrick-Huie. After the first goal,
the action slowed down as there were only three
shot on goal in the second half between the teams.
Alma took advantage of theirs as they scored the
equalizer with only 19 seconds left in the half after
a deflected save off senior Alex Pavlika. minute
off a long pass from fellow freshman
Both teams had opportunities to score in the two
overtimes, as sophomore Billy Cremeans had an
opportunity with only two minutes left in the second
overtime but his shot was wide left.
Sophomore Cazz Warren led the Bulldogs with two
shots on goal. In goal, Pavlika made a game-high
five saves. The Bulldogs will return to action on
Saturday, October 16 at 2:30 p.m. as they take
on the 17th ranked Calvin College.
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Martin Palermo.
Of Bocca Juniors of Argentina in Toronto
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Seeing the Magic
Zinedine Zidane
In Toronto Canada at the BMO Stadium
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England in Residence Football
In pursuit furthering their Academic Studies
 
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