Work, and The Magazine, are requiring plenty of my time these days folks so I apologize for the lack of diversity on the site the past week or so. I love the High School game but there's more to be aware of and enjoy out there. I'll be back to normal programming next week, including a number of College Player updates.

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Work, and The Magazine, are requiring plenty of my time these days folks so I apologize for the lack of diversity on the site the past week or so. I love the High School game but there's more to be aware of and enjoy out there. I'll be back to normal programming next week, including a number of College Player updates.

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Decided to get out briefly today for some Midwest Regional League games since I only had a small window available to me today.

The U14 West Division White, which includes the Springfield SC 94/95 squad, is holding a series of games here this weekend.

The photo features the Eclipse Select (IL) versus St Louis Scott Gallagher I.

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UPDATE - Congratulations to the Springfield SC 94/95 squad who enjoyed home cooking and a pair of wins this weekend while hosting the MRL U14 games. The boys won both games by a 2-1 margin, against St Louis Scott Gallagher I 94/95 on Saturday and St Louis Scott Gallagher IL-Blue (formerly Metro United) on Sunday.

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If the weather cooperates (although I need to be inside finalizing the Magazine...) there are LOTS of opportunities to see some fine soccer this weekend.

I'm going to have to put a poll up one of these days because I think my High School soccer coverage is the most important item for the vast majority of you.

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If the weather cooperates (although I need to be inside finalizing the Magazine...) there are LOTS of opportunities to see some fine soccer this weekend.

I'm going to have to put a poll up one of these days because I think my High School soccer coverage is the most important item for the vast majority of you.

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PRESS RELEASE

The Springfield Soccer Club traveled to Columbia, MO over the Labor Day weekend to participate in the Carrera 4 Girls Midwest Invitational. The Springfield S.C. 95/95 I Girls captured the Under 13 Division Championship and the Springfield S.C. 91/92 Girls (pictured) playing up in the Under 18 Division also brought home a Championship.

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The Kickapoo Chiefs, coming off of their 3rd place finish at State last year, now have a second member of this years team scheduled to play Division I college soccer next year. Senior Ryan Moses recently accepted an offer from Head Coach Dan Donigan to represent the nationally ranked St Louis University Billikens, where he will join his friend and club teammate Devon Newport (Glendale).

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By the time the majority of you read this, most of the College and High School boys squads in the region will already be recovering from their first practice session of the new season.

I stopped by Kickapoo Sunday evening, check-in and paperwork details in advance of Monday's opening practice.

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By the time the majority of you read this, most of the College and High School boys squads in the region will already be recovering from their first practice session of the new season.

I stopped by Kickapoo Sunday evening, check-in and paperwork details in advance of Monday's opening practice.

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The Wartburg Knights have a new head coach this year and he'll be relying on Kickapoo and Springfield SC's Luke Prater to help the squad return to the NCAA Tournament:

This year???s squad, looking to extend the program???s run of national tournament appearances to six, will work around the defense.

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The Wartburg Knights have a new head coach this year and he'll be relying on Kickapoo and Springfield SC's Luke Prater to help the squad return to the NCAA Tournament:

This year's squad, looking to extend the program's run of national tournament appearances to six, will work around the defense.

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Missed this announcement back in late May but it's worth posting now. From the St Louis Post-Dispatch:

In 1980, St. Mary's High senior Keith Meyer was honored by Parade magazine as its high school boys player of the year. This year's All-America team, which will be featured in the Parade Magazine in the Sunday Post-Dispatch, will include two area standouts ?

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Missed this announcement back in late May but it's worth posting now. From the St Louis Post-Dispatch:

In 1980, St. Mary's High senior Keith Meyer was honored by Parade magazine as its high school boys player of the year. This year's All-America team, which will be featured in the Parade Magazine in the Sunday Post-Dispatch, will include two area standouts — SLUH's Tommy Meyer and DeSmet's Will Bruin.

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Springfield, and Springfield SC, has another representative in the Big 10. Goalkeeper Tommy Tombridge (Kickapoo 2009) verbally committed to the Wildcats a week ago, where he'll play for Head Coach Tim Lenahan at the campus on Lake Michigan, in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL.

Unlike many of the players I've talked to about their recruiting experience, playing college ball wasn't necessarily on his radar screen.

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Springfield, and Springfield SC, has another representative in the Big 10. Goalkeeper Tommy Tombridge (Kickapoo 2009) verbally committed to the Wildcats a week ago, where he'll play for Head Coach Tim Lenahan at the campus on Lake Michigan, in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL.

Unlike many of the players I've talked to about their recruiting experience, playing college ball wasn't necessarily on his radar screen.

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That time of year again, the Team Camp just ended Friday and the Residential Camp begins today. I caught this shot of the save by Bryan Byars of Putnam City North (OK), home of Lance Pickens (Chivas USA/MSU Bears) and Chad Thompson (MSU defender) during the All-Star game. The save is against his HS teammate, Tyler Groh, with Tim Wallace of Washington (MO) in defense.

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That time of year again, the Team Camp just ended Friday and the Residential Camp begins today. I caught this shot of the save by Bryan Byars of Putnam City North (OK), home of Lance Pickens (Chivas USA/MSU Bears) and Chad Thompson (MSU defender) during the All-Star game. The save is against his HS teammate, Tyler Groh, with Tim Wallace of Washington (MO) in defense.

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A United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Entry Level Referee Training and Certification Course is being offered by the Missouri Referee Development Program (www.mrdp.org) at Lake Country Soccer.

Friday August 15 through Sunday August 17

* No minimum age to attend the course
* Grade 8 certification (USSF Administrative designation)
* Course administration fee paid prior to course + referee registration fee paid if participant passes the written exam
* Successful completion qualifies referee(s) to officiate youth games at Lake Country Soccer
* Course to be held at Lake Country Soccer SoccerDome (or other designated location)
* For more information, contact the Southern District Referee Administrator through the MRDP website; www.

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The Springfield SC U23's squad had a successful weekend in Chicago, winning all three games during their travels. The defeated the Schwaben U23's 2-0 and Schwaben/FC Twente3 8-0 in a pair of games on Saturday while knocking off the Galaxy 6-2 on Sunday.

They will host the Northwest Arkansas Lightning, from Bentonville, on Wednesday evening in the final leg of the Ozarks Challenge Cup.

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The U23's had a good weekend, opening play with a pair of games in St Louis on Saturday followed by the away game in their home-and-away series with the Northwest Arkansas Lightning on Sunday.

Sunday's match was a 4-1 win for our boys, with goals from 4 different players giving them a commanding lead in the total goals that will decide the Ozarks Challenge Cup winner.

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The U23's had a good weekend, opening play with a pair of games in St Louis on Saturday followed by the away game in their home-and-away series with the Northwest Arkansas Lightning on Sunday.

Sunday's match was a 4-1 win for our boys, with goals from 4 different players giving them a commanding lead in the total goals that will decide the Ozarks Challenge Cup winner.

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As I write this, I'm contemplating what a beautiful day it is and how much I'm looking forward to a short road trip. I'm headed to Bella Vista Arkansas this afternoon, just north of Bentonville and home of the Northwest Arkansas Lightning. I'm headed down to document (and cheer on) the Springfield SC U23's as they open the Ozarks Challenge Cup, a home-and-away series they are playing against the NWA Lightning.

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As I write this, I'm contemplating what a beautiful day it is and how much I'm looking forward to a short road trip. I'm headed to Bella Vista Arkansas this afternoon, just north of Bentonville and home of the Northwest Arkansas Lightning. I'm headed down to document (and cheer on) the Springfield SC U23's as they open the Ozarks Challenge Cup, a home-and-away series they are playing against the NWA Lightning.

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The Springfield Soccer Club has initiated their Under 23 Men's Program, which will open their season with a pair of games in St Louis this weekend and one in Bentonville on Sunday. For the 2008 season the team will play six away matches and three home matches at the Lake Country Soccer Complex.

The objective of the program is to provide a professional soccer environment for college age players.

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The Springfield Soccer Club has initiated their Under 23 Men???s Program, which will open their season with a pair of games in St Louis this weekend and one in Bentonville on Sunday. For the 2008 season the team will play six away matches and three home matches at the Lake Country Soccer Complex.

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The News-Leader Community papers has a nice interview with the Springfield SC U17 Boys team regarding their two State Championship runs.

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The News-Leader Community papers has a nice interview with the Springfield SC U17 Boys team regarding their two State Championship runs.

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The Springfield SC is taking on a familiar nemesis, although on a new front, today. The Club had a pair of teams qualify for the US Club Soccer Regional playoffs being held in Indianapolis June 28 - July 1st.

The U13 squad finished first in their group, winning 2 and drawing 1 with 5 goals scored, 2 allowed.

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The Springfield SC is taking on a familiar nemesis, although on a new front, today. The Club had a pair of teams qualify for the US Club Soccer Regional playoffs being held in Indianapolis June 28 - July 1st.

The U13 squad finished first in their group, winning 2 and drawing 1 with 5 goals scored, 2 allowed.

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Springfield SC U17's - 1
Everest SC (Ohio) - 3 (OT)
Not too many details to share with you other than the boys came from behind to tie the game in regulation before giving up a pair of goals in overtime, ending their run in the semifinals again this year.

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The Wizards Juniors U19 team was the only one of the three Juniors teams at regionals to advance out of the group stage today at Region II regionals in Rockford. The U16 team started out the day with a draw against Team Ohio FC 1-1. So while they finished undefeated at 1-0-2, they were second in the group behind Vardar (who they beat 4-2), who went 2-1. Click to continue reading...

The Springfield SC U17's shut out Northwest Indiana FC 1-0 today, winning on a goal by Brock Ruggeri (Kickapoo HS, pictured at last years Regionals vs FC Milwaukee) to earn the win. When combined with the KC Wizard Juniors loss to FC Barrington by the same 0-1 score, our local boys advanced from the group to reach the semi-finals for the second straight year.

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Good news from Rockford where the U17 boys won their opening game on Saturday 4-0 over the FC Barrington squad from Illinois making their club's first ever visit to Regionals. Goals were scored by Ryan Partch, Bryce Collier, Ian Kennedy and Devon Newport, continuing the broad-based scoring model that has gotten them this far.

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Three of the Wizards Juniors teams are at Region II regionals this weekend in Rockford, IL. The U-19, U-17, and U-16 teams all won their State Cup age group and moved on to regionals, which begin tomorrow for all three teams. The tournament concludes on the 25th. In the U-19 division, the team is in Group A, where they'll play Arsenal Bluejays (NE), United 96 SC Int'l (KY), and FC Milwaukee Blue (WI). Click to continue reading...