2Q2003 NEWS ARTICLES
The Chicago Magic U19 Boys team finished second in the Super Y-League National Championships held in Cleveland, OH. For more information please see the following link.
News PEG:
Chicago Soccer Team Wins National Championship Title
Press Release:
The Chicago MAGIC boys under-17 soccer team won the National Championship title Sunday in Germantown, Maryland.
Germantown hosted the US Youth Soccer National Championship for boys and girls age groups U-14 through U-19. The top 4 teams in the nation battled to be crowned National Champion in each age group.
The MAGIC is made up of elite players from the Chicago Metro area including: Aurora, Downers Grove, Elgin, Evanston, Frankfort, Hinsdale, Naperville, Orland Park, Western Springs and Peoria.
The MAGIC earned the trip to compete in the National Championships as a result of victories through a series of tournaments starting with the State Championship. The MAGIC won the Illinois State Champion title in June for the 4th time in 5 years. As State Champion, the MAGIC represented Illinois in the Region II Championships held in Des Moines, Iowa. A total of 16 midwest states form Region II. The MAGIC defeated Ohio South, South Dakota, and Indiana in pool play. Missouri was next to fall to the MAGIC in the semi-finals. The MAGIC defeated the Michigan Wolves in sudden death overtime in the Regional championship match.
With the Region II Championship title in-hand, the MAGIC traveled to Germantown with high expectations as one of the top four teams in the nation. The MAGIC started the tournament with a disappointing 0-4 loss to the Region IV Champions (Sereno Eagles from Phoenix, AZ). The MAGIC rallied to win the next two games convincingly against the defending national champions Concorde Fire (Atlanta, GA) representing Region III by a score of 4-1, and the Baltimore Bays (Baltimore, MD) representing Region I by a score of 4-0.
The Championship game matched the MAGIC against Region IV (Sereno) and provided the MAGIC an opportunity to redeem the loss earlier in the week. The MAGIC struck quickly in the first half with goals from Jack Smithson in the 17th minute followed by Drew DeGurian in the 40th minute. This lead held as the MAGIC recorded the shutout victory 2-0.
The MAGIC were selected to receive the “Fair Play” award, issued to a team in each age group displaying the best sportsmanship during the tournament. Goalkeeper Chay Cain also received the “Golden Glove” award for outstanding play in the goal.
Outstanding and consistent play by the entire squad proved to be the key to the MAGIC’s success. Pictured are front row - Colin Kirk, John Ferguson, Scott Shugh, Jack Smithson, Chay Cain, Drew DeGurian, Blake Gotkowski, Danny May; back row - Armando Escobedo, Erik Ortega, Leslie Osei, Ryan Shanahan, Steve Algozino, Jay Hendersen, Chris Rufa, Chris Clark, John Partyka, Nick Mentgen and coach John Hannan.
The MAGIC are coached by Mike Matkovich, Jeremy Alumbaugh and John Hannan.
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U-15 BOYS HEAD TO ITALY TO COMPETE IN
THE MUNDIALITO TOURNAMENT: The Under-15 Boys National Team will
head to Salerno, Italy on Thursday (June 12) to compete in the Mundialito
Tournament from June 15-19. The U.S. will face Italy on Sunday (June 15) and
Germany on June 17 before playing their final placement game on June 19.
Head coach Ken Lolla will take an 18-man roster for the tournament.
U.S. Under-15 BNT Schedule
Date Opponent
June 15 Italy
June 17 Germany
June 19 [Placement Match]
U.S. Under-15 BNT Roster
Goalkeepers (2): Bryant Rueckner (Rancho Cucamonga,
Calif.), Stephen Sandbo (Columbus, Ohio); Defenders (7):
Jesse Henderson (West Bloomfiled, Mich.), Eric Lichaj (Downers
Grove, Ill.), Ofori Sarkodie (Huber Heights, Ohio), Jeff Scannella
(Alpharetta, Ga.), Julian Valentin (Lancaster, Penn.), Kenneth Walker
(Wickliffe, Ohio), Tim Ward (Waukesha, Wisc.);
Midfielders (5): Kevin Austin (Baltimore, Md.), Michael
Bradley (Pennington, N.J.), Michael Dalpra (Bronxville, N.Y.), Brian
Mascarnehas (Marietta, Ga.), Dan Szetela (Clifton, N.J.);
Forwards (4): Bruce Ayala (Maspeth, N.Y.), Rodrigo Hidalgo
(Atlantis, Fla.), Quavas Kirk (Aurora, Ill.), Blake Wagner
(Tampa, Fla.).
US Youth Soccer today announced the roster and upcoming schedule for the 2003 US Youth Soccer adidas 1987 All-Star Team that will travel May 16-26 to Holland to compete in the Veldhoven Tournament. The Chicago Magic has two representatives on this All-Star Team - Chay Cain and David Greenman. For more information see the following link:
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/scripts/runisa.dll?m2:gp::15040+mediacenter/display+E+56548+A
US U15 National Team scrimmage California Club teams in Chula Vista, CA. The Chicago Magic was represented by Quavas Kirk, Eric Lichaj, and Taylor Waspi. For more information see: http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/NationalTeams/20030509203956/view
May 6, 2003
Dear Chicago Magic Parents,
With spring season moving down the line we are beginning to plan for the
Annual Chicago Magic Awards Banquet. Again, this year it will be held at
Georgio’s Restaurant in Orland Park on Monday, June 16, 2003. We are putting
together a booklet that outlines the evening’s events and gives recognition
to teams, etc.
In doing this, we would like to give you the opportunity to advertise your
business to the many other Chicago Magic families. This year we will
continue to take business card ads at a cost of $45. In addition, we will
also take half page ads at the cost of $75 or a full page ad for $125. If
you are interested in advertising in the booklet, please follow the
information below:
1. The payment should be in the form of a check made out to: Hallmark
SportsClub
2. Send your business card or camera ready art work and payment to:
Beth Zamora
2103 Haider Ave.
Naperville, IL 60564
3. Your payment and art work/business card must be received by Friday, May
30, 2003.
****Please note that the booklet will be in blank ink on white paper. Your
business card or artwork may be submitted in color, but will be printed in
black ink only.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (630)904-5891.
Thank You!
Beth Zamora
Quavas Kirk, Eric Lichaj, and Taylor Waspi will be joining the '88 National team pool for a training camp in early May.
Quavis Kirk was awarded the "Golden Boot" in Biella, Italy at the 21° Torneo Internazionale dell’Amicizia 2003 (Biella International Tournament) with the '88 Boys Region II ODP team. Quavis was the top goal scorer during the tournament.
Summary of Chicago Magic U16 Dallas Cup game against Hartlepool.
April
10, 2003
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CONTACT: Doug Johnson – 800-4SOCCER or djohnson@usyouthsoccer.org
US Youth Soccer ODP teams depart for Italy
Region II’s ’86, ‘88 Boys set for international tournaments
RICHARDSON, TEXAS (April 10, 2003) – The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) 1986 and 1988 Boys teams from Region II will travel to Italy to compete in two international tournaments beginning next week.
The ’86 Boys will play in the Memorial Manlloe & Loris Scopigno International Tournament in Rieti, Italy, and compete against FC Juventus and Rappr.Reatina F.I.G.C. The team will also play at least one friendly match against AC Perugia prior to the tournament, but an official schedule has not been released.
The ’86 Boys coaching staff will be led by Virginia Youth Soccer Association’s Assistant Technical Director, David Linenberger, and Kansas State Youth Soccer Association Director of Coaching, Eddie Henderson. Lyle Ward, Region II Boys ODP Administrator will be head of delegation and assisted by team trainer/administrator David Ball of Oklahoma.
The ’88 Boys will play three international friendly games before competing in the 21° Torneo Internazionale dell’Amicizia 2003 (Biella International Tournament) to be played April 20-21 in Biella, Italy.
The team plays Atalanta Bergamo (April 15), FC Alzano 1909-Virescit (April 16) and Pro Vercelli (April 18) as last-minute tune-ups for the Biella International Tournament.
The Biella International Tournament will consist of 10 teams divided into two groups. The Region II US Youth Soccer ODP ’88 Boys will compete in Group A against Göteborg (Sweden), Tourcoing (France), Internazionale, and Biellese (both Italy). All four round-robin preliminary games will be played Sunday, April 20, and will consist of a single 30-minute period. Semi-finals and finals will be played on Monday, April 21. In 2002, the US Youth Soccer ODP ’87 Boys team from Region II won this competition.
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association director of Coaching, Ian Barker, will serve as head of delegation assisted by team administrator Jerry Ku of Michigan State Youth Soccer Association. Region II US Youth Soccer ODP Staff Coaches John Hannan and Pete Kapsalis will serve as the team’s head coach and assistant coach, respectively
Along with the invaluable experience US Youth Soccer ODP players gain by participating in international tournaments against some of the best youth competition in the world, tours such as these also provide opportunities to see and learn about the world and historical monuments, such as the Roman Colosseum.
“I’ve always required the players to write reports prior to travel. Many are able to receive high school credit, (and) I’ve also watched the boys know in advance which particular pieces of artwork are in a specific gallery prior to arrival,” Ward said. “I know it increases their appreciation of the experience and the culture to which we are exposing them.”
US Youth Soccer ODP is the original ODP program. US Youth Soccer ODP is the only elite player development program that can claim members of Major League Soccer and Women’s United Soccer Association, as well as a majority of current and past national and youth team members, as alumni. And, with programs in all 55 State Associations as well as regional and national championships and participation in international tournaments, US Youth Soccer ODP continues to lead the way.
The 32 US Youth Soccer ODP players representing the Region II teams traveling to Italy are as follows:
Illinois
Cain, Chay Aurora, Ill. ‘86 Illinois Youth Soccer
Kirk, Colin Aurora, Ill. ‘86 Illinois Youth Soccer
Kirk, Quavas Aurora, Ill. ‘88 Illinois Youth Soccer
Knotek, Kyle Geneva, Ill. ‘88 Illinois Youth Soccer
Lichaj, Eric Downers Grove, Ill. ‘88 Illinois Youth Soccer
Waspi, Taylor Deer Park, Ill. ‘88 Illinois Youth Soccer
Iowa
Halma, Mark W. Des Moines, Iowa ‘88 Iowa Soccer Association
Langwith, Ben Des Moines, Iowa ‘86 Iowa Soccer Association
Kentucky
Hagerty, Chad Louisville, Ky. ‘86 Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
Holmes, Alex Bowling Green, Ky. ‘88 Kentucky Youth Soccer Association
Michigan
Alexander, Eric Stephen Portage, Mich. ‘88 Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Fujita, Sho W. Bloomfield, Mich. ‘86 Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Henderson, Jesse W. Bloomfield, Mich. ‘88 Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Stacy, Jacob Grand Rapids, Mich. ‘86 Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Walker, Kenney Grand Blank, Mich. ‘88 Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Watts, Charles Ann Arbor, Mich. ‘86 Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Webster, Kenzo Monroe, Mich. ’86 Michigan State Youth Soccer Association
Minnesota
Blythe, Eric Stillwater, Minn. ‘86 Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
Keller, Anthony Wayzata, Minn. ‘86 Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
Kramer, Sebastian Savage, Minn. ‘88 Minnesota Youth Soccer Association
Missouri
Bauer, Zachary St. Charles, Mo. ‘86 Missouri Youth Soccer Association
Nekuda, Kevin Liberty, Mo. ‘86 Missouri Youth Soccer Association
Westbrook, Shane Eureka, Mo. ‘86 Missouri Youth Soccer Association
Ohio
Blades, Mark Lakewood, Ohio ‘88 Ohio Youth Soccer Association – North
Brunner, Eric Columbus, Ohio ‘86 Ohio South Youth Soccer Association
Jones, Israel Medina, Ohio ‘86 Ohio Youth Soccer Association – North
Latchem, Casey Perrysburg, Ohio ‘86 Ohio Youth Soccer Association - North
Sarkodie, Ofori Huber Heights, Ohio ‘88 Ohio South Youth Soccer Association
Thomas, Benjamin Hamilton, Ohio ‘88 Ohio South Youth Soccer Association
Wisconsin
Adlard, Andrew New Berlin, Wis. ‘88 Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
Loeffler, Tim Grafton, Wis. ‘88 Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
Retzlaff, Kyle Brookfield, Wis. ‘86 Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association
US Youth Soccer-The Game for ALL Kids!® is the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3.1 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, in 55 member state associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
- US Youth Soccer -
The Chicago Magic Soccer Club announced there schedules for Fall 2003 tryouts. Boys tryouts for Chicago Magic South will be on May 2, 2003 and May 9, 2003 at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. Boys tryouts for Chicago Magic West will be May 3, 2003 at Play USA in Aurora, IL. The Girls tryouts for U07 through U14 will be held at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL on May 2, 2003 and May 9, 2003. For Girls U15 through U19, tryouts will be held at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL on May 4, 2003, May 11, 2003, May 18, 2003, and June 1, 2003.