Vote Rush Alum Jordan Angeli for WPS Rookie of the Year
(08.30.10)

Colorado Rush alum Jordan Angeli has made quite an impact on her Boston Breakers team during her Rookie season in the WPS. Jordan is currently second on the team in goals scored (6) and assists (3), besting teammate, and fellow Rookie of the Year candidate, Lauren Cheney. Rush membership, you have the chance to vote for Jordan as the WPS Rookie of the Year. She is well deserving of the honor and is currently leading in the voting but needs your help! Click here to vote for Jordan Angeli as WPS Rookie of the Year.

2011 Rush Festival to be Held in Albuquerque
(08.26.10) Videos updated 08.30

The dates and location for the 2011 Rush Festival have been finalized. The fourth annual event will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico starting in mid July. Click here for more details.

2010 Rush Festival Highlights:
Opening Ceremony


Day 2 - July 29

Day 3- July 30

AJ Auxerre Earn Spot in UEFA Champions League Group Stage
(08.25.10)

The first win in the 2010-2011 campaign for AJ Auxerre was a big one! After losing 1-0 to Zenit St. Petersburg in their away leg of the Champions League playoffs, AJA returned to the Abbe-Deschamps Stadium and secured a 2-0 win over Zenit to win the aggregate series 2-1. With the 2-0 victory, AJ Auxerre have earned a position in the UEFA Champions League group stage!

Cedric Hengbart got the home side on the scoreboard early with a header goal nine minutes into the game. Ireneusz Jelen’s volley in the 52nd minute put AJA up in the aggregate and the home side maintained for the remainder to ensure a return to the Champions League after an eight-year absence. The Auxerre defense was aided late in the game as two men for Zenit were sent off.

Match day 1 of the 32-team group stage begins September 14 and 15. Auxerre has been drawn into the 'Group of Death' with AC Milan, Real Madrid and Ajax (20 European Championships between the three teams).

Auxerre will return to Ligue 1 action this weekend when they take on AS Monaco. AJA will be looking for their first win in the domestic league after playing to draws in each of their first three matches.

Congratulations AJ Auxerre!

Arkansas Rush Complete Merger with JCCSA
(08.25.10)

The Arkansas Rush and Technical Director Matt Mittelstaedt have completed a merger with Jonesoro-Craighead County Soccer Association (JCCSA). The merger bring the membership of Arkansas Rush near 2,000 members. Click here for information on the merger. Welcome new members!

Auxerre Earn Point With Draw
(08.22.10)

AJ Auxerre played to their third consecutive Ligue 1 draw on Saturday with a 1-1 final against Valenciennes. Ireneusz Jelen pulled AJA even just three minutes after the visitors had taken a 1-0 lead. AJA will be back on the pitch on Wednesday as they try to avenge a 1-0 away loss to Zenit St Petersburg in Champions League Qualifying. 

Foxhoven Named Pre-Season All American
(08.19.10)

Portland Junior Danielle Foxhoven has been named to the Soccer America's Pre-Season All American team. Danielle, who stared for the Colorado Rush, scored 25 goals in her Sophomore year (second most in the nation) and sits in 7th place on the Pilot's All-Time Goal Scoring list after only two seasons. Danielle and the No. 5 Pilots take on Portland State in their season opener on Friday. Click here to see the list of All-Americans.

College Soccer Blog: Morgan Kennedy
(08.16.10)

Colorado Rush product Morgan Kennedy is a Freshmen at UNC-Greensboro this fall. Morgan will be be keeping a season long blog about her first year in hopes of giving younger Rush players an idea of what to expect once they move on to play college soccer. Morgan grew up in the Rush and played with the Colorado Rush W-League team this summer before heading out to Greensboro.

In her latest blog update Morgan recaps UNCG's preseason scrimmage and drops in at Duke University to visit a Rush friend from CO.

Alaska Girls Win State Cup
(08.13.10)

The U19 Alaska Rush girls have captured the first State Cup title for a Rush team in the 2010-2011 season. The U19 Girls have had a great summer culminating with the Alaska State Cup. Click here for more details on the 93's great summer.

Rush Soccer Adds Two Very Influential Members to Board of Directors
(08.10.10)
Rush Soccer has added two new members to its Board of Directors. Both names are giants in their respective fields and their work is known world wide.

Gerard Houllier – Gerard Houllier is one of the biggest names in international soccer. His distinguished coaching career includes time as the Manager for RC Lens, Paris St-Germain, Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon), and Liverpool. Houllier was named the UEFA Coach of the Year in 2001 after leading Liverpool to victories in the League Cup, the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup. Houllier is currently the Technical Director for the French National Team and was a key contributor in the 1998 World Cup won by France.


Michael Hoffman - Film Producer, Director, and Writer - Michael Hoffman is a top film producer in Hollywood. He has directed films such as One Fine Day, A Midsummer Nights Dream, and the 2009 Oscar nominated The Last Station. Hoffman has directed some of the biggest movie stars on the planet including Helen Miren, Robert Downey Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, George Clooney, Sally Field and Kevin Kline. Michael resides in Boise, Idaho with his family. Michael’s son Atticus plays for the Idaho Rush and is the founder of One World Soccer, a program designed to assist refugees adapt to their new home through the game of soccer.

Tim Schulz, President & C.E.O.  “These two gentlemen are experts in their craft.  The Rush is honored to have these two giants join and compliment our current Board of Directors.”

Rush Soccer is excited to have such influential members helping to forge the club on its journey to someday compete with the best in the world. Where the trails of passion and purpose meet, begins the path to victory!

Arizona Rush Product Olivia Jimenez is Making a Name for Herself, and Her Club
(08.09.10)

Olivia Jimenez is quickly rising in the world of youth soccer. Her play for the Arizona Rush has brought the club instant credibility. Why? Perhaps it has been the play that Olivia has displayed with the Mexico Women's National Team. Click here to read more.

Ligue 1 Season Kicks Off with Auxerre Draw
(08.09.10)

Rush partner AJ Auxerre began the 2010-2011 Ligue 1 season with a 2-2 draw with Lorient over the weekend. Benoit Pedretti and new summer signing, Anthoney le Tallac notched goals for AJA. Auxerre will take on Brest, a team promoted for this season, on Saturday. Tuesday the 17th sees AJA play one of their biggest games in their history as they take on Zenit St. Petersburg for the chance to qualify for the 2010 Champions League. Good luck AJA!