U10 Girls – Atlanta Cup Finalist
U11 Boys – Lanier Academy Cup Finalist, Cherokee Academy Cup Champions
U11 Girls –NASA Classic Champions, Atlanta Cup Semi Finalist
U12 Boys -- Lanier Academy Cup Finalist, Atlanta Cup Finalist
U12 Girls – Atlanta Cup Finalist
U13 Boys Nike – Atlanta Cup Semi Finalist
U13 Girls Nike – Turkey Clash Champions
U15 Boys Nike–NASA Classic Champions
U15 Girls Nike– Athens Invitational Finalist
U16 Girls Nike – Atlanta Cup Semi Finalist
U16 Girls Swoosh – NSA Nike Cup Champions
U17 Boys Nike – NSA Nike Cup Finalist
U19 Girls Nike – NSA Nike Cup Finalist, Savannah Senior Cup Semi Finalist

We also had a record number of players try out for the state’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) team, and are proud to announce that to date we have 11 players accepted in the program.

-Ron Apollon

(12.31.09)
Florida Rush Star Makes Disney All-Star Team; Will Train at Chelsea in 2010
Chris Williams of the Florida Rush has been named to the 2010 Disney Soccer Showcase All-Star Team. Chris, who plays for the U17 Nike Team, was one of 18 players to make the squad.

The All-Star team will train next August at the Chelsea Football Academy outside of London before competing against some of the top international youth teams in the world.

Congratulations Chris!

To see the list of players who made the All-Star Team, click here.

(12.27.09)
Casey Invited to MNT Camp

Conor Casey has been invited to the US Men’s Training Camp in Carson, California starting January 4th.

Conor, an alum of the Colorado Rush, is one of 30 Americans heading to California in hopes of making the roster for the World Cup that begins in June.

Conor has spent a good portion of 2009 with the MNT, playing in the Confederations Cup over the summer and helping the team in CONCACAF Qualification games.

To see the other Americans attending the training camp, click here.

(12.24.09)
Auxerre Back on Winning Track

The consensus surprise club this season in the French Ligue 1 is AJ Auxerre who, after defeating Marseille 2-0 in front of 50,000 on Wednesday, sit in fifth place with 32 points. Bordeaux is running away from the pack leading the way with 43 points but Auxerre are just two points out of second place heading into the Christmas holiday.

Against Marseille, a team many figured to challenge for the league title, AJA took the lead just before halftime when Dennis Oliech finished a crossed ball for the 1-0 lead. In the second half AJA goalkeeper Oliver Sorin made several key saves and Oliech put the game out of reach scoring again in the 79th minute.

Auxerre will now take a three week break from league play before starting back up on Saturday, January 16 when they host Boulogne. The two teams played to a scoreless draw in late August.

Prior to league play starting back up, Auxerre will play SC Amiens in the Coupe De France on Friday, January 8.

(12.21.09)
Auxerre Draw Third Straight

For the third straight game, AJ Auxerre played to a tie in the French Ligue 1.Most recently Auxerre drew with Toulouse 1-1 in a very physical match. The recent stretch of ties has dropped Auxerre to seventh in the league.

Toulouse opened the scoring in the 21st minute when Brazilian Luan finished a cross to give the visitors an early lead.

Auxerre controlled the flow of play from that point on but could not find the back of the net until the 90th minute when Roy Contout finished off of a flicked on cross. At that point, Toulouse was down to 10 men as Etienne Didot saw red in the 86th minute (one of 7 cards shown in the game).

Auxerre (29 points) will be on the road Wednesday, December 23 when they travel to 2nd place Marseille (32 points).

(12.19.09)
Oregon Rush Duo Earn Player of the Year Honors
Mackenzie Ring and Austin Cook have been named the Class 5A High School Player of the Year in their respective divisions. Oregon Rush players were all over the Oregon State and Regional teams. To see all of the Oregon Rush stars, please click here. Great work Mackenzie, Austin and all of the Oregon Rush players for their success with their high school teams!

(12.19.09)
Interview With A Champion: Ari Dimas 

Virginia Rush Alum Ari Dimas

After helping lead the Virginia Cavaliers to their sixth National Championship (first since 1994), Virginia Rush alum Ari Dimas took a few minutes off during finals week to talk about winning the National Championship.

UVA went on a terrific run to end the season eventually culminating in the National Championship. What were you feeling going into the final game against an undefeated Akron team?
We really felt like we were destined to lift the trophy in the end. We had a couple close brushes with Wake (Forest), but came out on top. Then in the final game we knew if we went out there and played our game, being the great defensive team that we are, and get a few chances we would come out on top. And thankfully, we did.

In the finals against Akron, the game goes into a shootout and you are one of the players to take a kick. What were you feeling stepping up to the spot with a chance to put your team up?
Well obviously there is immense pressure. The stadium is full and packed and people are going crazy, plus the game is on national television. As I ran up for the kick and set the ball down, it was all about settling my emotions. It’s a situation where you can get hyped up and psych yourself out but it’s really a mind game. On the TV replay I actually saw myself take a deep breath before the kick to calm down and focus on the three seconds of work that I needed to put in to help this team. Thankfully I was able to calm myself down enough and get it done.

Did you know which direction you were shooting before you walked up to take the kick?
Yeah. I had decided that for the Friday game against Wake. We had played them to a shootout in the ACC tournament and I had beat their keeper to the left, so I figured he would know that about me, so I decided that I would switch it up if we got to that point again. The game didn’t go to PK’s with Wake (UVA won 2-1 in overtime) but it happened on Sunday (against Akron). I didn’t want to change anything up with my mental preparation. I knew I was going to go to the right on Friday and stayed with going to the right on Sunday. I felt that switching it up might have psyched me out. So again it was just about staying calm and sticking to the plan that I had prepared for.

What is your favorite thing about playing college soccer?
Probably just being able to represent my school. Every time I put on the shirt, every time I touch our crest, the V Saber with the five stars for the five championships, and now we have our own 6th star. There is a certain feeling of pride and honor that all of the students that are representing their schools understand. It really is a special feeling.

You were born in Italy. Did you spend much time growing up across the Atlantic and if so does your game have a ‘European’ feel to it?
My mom is in the Navy and was assigned in Naples. We stayed there for about three years and then we country hopped for about 10 years prior to settling in the Virginia Beach area.  After Italy, we moved to a few spots in the States before leaving to go back over sees. We lived in Belgium where I really developed into the player I am today. I played a lot of soccer in Belgium. We lived in Bahrain, an island nation in the Persian Gulf and then to Virginia Beach. I’ve really been fortunate in my up bringing. I have seen some neat places and it has really helped me develop a global perspective, especially in school. It’s been pretty rewarding. So to a certain extent I feel like I have some of the European skill set in me- the touch and vision. But I also think I have some aspects of the American style, I’m a hard worker, I’m a hustler. I think I have a good combo of lots of styles.

How did playing for the Rush get you prepared for the ACC?
The Rush and the Development Academy itself is just the top rung of youth soccer for college. The training, Coach Hoffman and Coach Dengerink, down in Virginia Beach is top caliber and top quality. These guys have trained some of the greatest players in this country, National Team guys. They know how to prepare you and help you get to that next level. Under their tutelage for those two years I developed well and I think they really helped prepare me ultimately to walk on to UVA’s team.

(12.16.09)
Auxerre Draw Again

For the second time in four days, AJ Auxerre have played to a scoreless draw in the French Ligue 1. Tuesday, Auxerre who sit tied for third place, could not find the back of the net against Valenciennes who sit just one point behind AJA.

Auxerre (28 points) will be back on the pitch Sunday when they host Toulouse who sit in the middle of the pack with 24 points.


(12.16.09)
Florida Rush Win at CASL

Competing in very cold and rainy weather, the Florida Rush U16 Nike boys team overcame some terrible fields conditions this past weekend to return home as CHAMPIONS of the 2009 CASL National Soccer Series.

Playing against top teams from North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia, the 16's went undefeated (4-0-0) finishing strong in the finals with a 5-1 victory to claim the title. “Our team really showed a lot of heart playing in those conditions,” stated head coach Marcos Machado. “They deserved to be the champions and I’m really proud of them.”

(12.14.09)
University of Virginia Wins National Championship
Virginia Rush alums Ari Dimas and TJ Cyrus and the rest of the University of Virginia Cavaliers are the 2009 NCAA Men’s National Champions after defeating Akron in a shootout.

In the shootout, Dimas (a redshirt Freshman) would take and convert the second kick to put UVA up 2-1 after two rounds.  The Cavs would go on to win the shootout 3-2 to claim their 6th National Championship and first since 1994.


(12.13.09)
Auxerre tie Lorient; Sit in 5th
 
After a two game losing streak, AJ Auxerre managed to get a point in a 0-0 at Lorient. The tie keeps Auxerre (27 points) one point ahead of Lorient in the standings and in 5th place in the league, just ahead of a slew of teams with 26 points.

Both teams had several quality scoring chances throughout the game but both goal keepers came up big when called upon to keep the game scoreless.

Auxerre will return to action against Valenciennes Tuesday, December 15th for a rare weekday game. The midweek matchup will have great importance as Valenciennes (26 points) sits just one point behind AJA.

(12.11.09)
Rush Players at ODP Winter Interregional

Tanner Smith

Tanner Smith of the Alaska Rush and Kejoun Ocoee from the Florida Rush will both be attending the 2009 ODP Winter Interregional event in North Carolina starting today.
Tanner, who plays for the, 92 Alaska Boys, will play with the Regional IV team and Kejoun will lace up the boots with Region III.
The boys will play against each other early on as Region III plays Region IV this afternoon.
To see all of the players attending the event, please click here.
The ODP event is being held in conjuction with the Men's College Cup where Rush Alums Ari Dimas and TJ Cyrus will try to lead the University of Virginia to victory tonight over ACC foe Wake Forest.

(12.09.09)
Rush and Auxerre In The News

Rush Soccer President and C.E.O Tim Schulz was recently featured in an article by Soccer America that relates to the relationship between Rush Soccer and AJ Auxerre. To read the Soccer America article please click here.

(12.09.09)
Winter Academy Showcase Results

The 2009 US Development Academy Winter Showcase finishes up today in Phoenix, Arizona. The Academy teams from Colorado, Texas and Virginia Rush were all in Phoenix for the event. Below are the results from the long weekend.

Colorado
15/16
Colorado Rush AJ Auxerre 2-0 AFC Lightning
Colorado Rush AJ Auxerre 0-0 Albertson SC
Colorado Rush AJ Auxerre 2-1 Pateadores
17/18
Colorado Rush AJ Auxerre 2-0 AFC Lightning
Colorado Rush AJ Auxerre 3-2 Albertson SC
Colorado Rush AJ Auxerre 2-1 Pateadores

Texas
15/16
Texas Rush AJ Auxerre 0-1 PA Classics
Texas Rush AJ Auxerre 3-1 Match it Chelsea
17/18
Texas Rush AJ Auxerre 1-0 PA Classics
Texas Rush AJ Auxerre 3-4  Match Fit Chelsea

Virginia
15/16
Virginia Rush AJ Auxerre 1-1 Irvine Strikers
Virginia Rush AJ Auxerre 1-2 Texas SC DTH
Virginia Rush AJ Auxerre 2-4 LAFC Chelsea
17/18
Virginia Rush AJ Auxerre 1-2 Irvine Strikers
Virginia Rush AJ Auxerre 2-4 Texas SC DTH
Virginia Rush AJ Auxerre 3-0 LAFC Chelsea

(12.09.09)
ECNL Results

Colorado Rush Nike U15's after 2-1 win over D'Feeters

The second installment of the Elite Clubs National League took place over the weekend in cold College Station, Texas along side the NCAA Women's College Cup.
Both the Colorado Rush and the Virginia Rush are playing in the ECNL but only the Colorado teams participated in the Final Four Showcase. The next ECNL event will be the Disney Soccer Showcase in Florida December 31-January 3.

U15’s
L 3-1 vs. Mustang FC
T 0-0 vs. Concorde Fire
W 2-1 vs. D’Feeters
Morgan Stanton scored all three goals for the 15's. The 15's have 13 points through 6 games to lead the Challenge 'A' division.
U16’s
L 2-1 vs. Crossfire Premier
W 1-0 vs. CASL Spartan Elite
L 4-1 vs. Mustang SC
Lindsey Horan scored 2 goals and the 16's now have 12 points through 6 games and sit in 1st place in the Challenge 'A' division.
U17’s
L 3-2 vs. Bethesda SC
T 3-3 vs. Ohio Premier
L 2-0 vs. Lonestar SC
Annie Kunz scored 3 goals and Kiki Arnold had a solid weekend in the center midfield. The 17's have earned 5 points so far and have 3 games remaining to increase that total.

(12.08.09)
ODP Thanksgiving Interregional Update
Colorado Rush’s Oscar Montes played for the 1995 Region IV Team in the 2009 US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional Tournament held in Orlando, FL over Thanksgiving week. After scoring two goals and assisting on another in Region IV’s final match of the week, Oscar Montes was named to the 1995 ODP Interregional All-Star Team. Montes’ cross to Jose Ocampo in the 4th minute opened the scoring for Region IV vs Region III. Montes was the star of the second half scoring twice. In the 40th minute, Montes scored on a penalty kick into the lower right corner under a diving keeper. Montes scored again in the 53rd minute. Region IV won the game 4-0.

On the female side, Colorado Rush had three players that competed in the US Youth Soccer ODP Interregional Tournament, held in Orlando FL. Maddie Kiebel (GU16 Nike) played for the 1994 Region IV girls. Havana McElvaine (GU15 Nike) played for the 1995 Region IV girls and assisted on the opening goal in their 3-1 victory over Region I. Lindsay Horan (GU16 Nike) played for the U15 US National Team. An injury kept Morgan Stanton (GU15 Nike) from competing for the 1995 Region IV girls.

(12.07.09)
Rush Players Win National Championships!!!

           Pfankuch                                 Shipley                                           Hoang
Emmalie Pfankuch (University of North Carolina), Thomas Hoang and Nick Shipley (both from Ft. Lewis) each captured National Championships this past weekend. Pfanny and UNC won their second straight NCAA D-I women’s title and record 21st overall by beating Stanford 1-0. Thomas and Nick helped lead Ft. Lewis to their second NCAA D-II men’s national championship in school history by beating Lees-McRae 1-0 in Tampa, Fl. Congratulations Pfanny, Thomas and Nick!! To read more on UNC’s record win, please click here. For more information on Ft. Lewis’ win, please click here.

(12.05.09)
Texas Rush Players on Academy Select Teams
Several members of the Texas Rush US Development Academy teams have been included on US Academy Select teams going into the 2009 Winter Showcase in Phoenix, Arizona.
Joseluis Villatoro, Kevin Alvarenga and Olamide Omidele have been named to the select teams. Joseluis and Kevin were named to teams at the ’93 age group and Olamide at the ’94 age group. To see rosters for all of the Academy select teams, click here.

(12.05.09)
Alaska Rush Represented at Winter ODP Event
Alaska Rush product Tanner Smith has been invited to the ODP Winter Regional Tournament in Raleigh, North Carolina December 10-13.

“We are happy for Tanner,” said Alaska Rush Technical Director Craig Naylor. “It’s great to see another Alaska Rush player being noticed at a higher level.”

Keep up the good work Tanner and good luck in Raleigh!

(12.03.09)
Rush and Auxerre in the News
Rush Soccer and AJ Auxerre were recently mentioned in an article by Soccer America. The article also mentions some very exciting news for all of Rush nation. Please click here to read the article.

(12.03.09)
Foxhoven Finalist for Player of the Year

After leading the nation in points per game (2.86), University of Portland star, and Colorado Rush alum, Danielle Foxhoven has been named as a finalist for the Hermann Trophy Award, given to the nation’s top collegiate player. To view the entire list of finalists, please click here.

(12.02.09)
Niko Melo of Florida Rush Named to US U17 Men's National Team

U17 MNT player Niko Melo

Florida Rush U16 Nike player Nicholas Melo has been selected to the U.S. U17 Men's National Team!

US U17 Men's National Team head coach Wilmer Cabrera has finalized a 22-player roster for the upcoming Nike International Friendlies in Phoenix, Arizona. The team arrived in Phoenix on Monday afternoon to begin training prior to its first game against Portugal on Friday, Dec. 4.

The new cycle of players for the U.S. U-17 MNT will play its first three international games at this level, continuing the weekend with friendly matches against Brazil on Dec. 5, and the Netherlands on Monday, Dec. 7.

All three games, held alongside the 2009 Development Academy Winter Showcase, will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel at 9 p.m. ET.

This is a HUGE accomplishment and I'd like to invite families to watch the games this week. Let's support Nicholas and cheer for him as he represents the U.S. U17 MNT and Florida Rush competing at the highest level of the game internationally.

Congratulations Nico!

(12.01.09)
Kiebel Reflects on Thanksgiving ODP Event

Maddie Kiebel who plays with the U16 Colorado Rush Nike team recently partook in the ODP Inter-Regional tournament in Florida over Thanksgiving. The event was Maddie’s first as part of the Region IV ODP team.

“It was a good week. It wasn’t as hard physically as I had anticipated because we had some days off between games. On the field it was very competitive. Some of the best players in the country are out there so you have to step it up to play with the best,” Maddie said of the week.

While in Florida the Region IV team had two training sessions to get some time together on the field prior to playing games.

A quality Region IV team beat Region I 3-0 to open the week then matched that score against Region III in the second game. In the last match of the week, Maddie and Region IV dropped a tough game to Region II 2-0. Despite the set back in the third game, Maddie felt she had a good week saying, “I think my game held up well with everyone. The competitive level of my team in Colorado helped me to get ready for this level of play.”

Maddie will be back in action this weekend when the Colorado 16’s head to the ECNL Final Four Showcase in College Station, Texas. The 16’s are currently 3-0 in the ECNL  “A” bracket having already beat Eclipse Select (IL), Birmingham United (AL), and St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO). This weekend they will take on Crossfire Premier (WA), CASL Spartan Elite (NC) and Mustang Fury (CA).

Greetings from Nkomazi

(11.30.09)
Hello United States from your partners down in Nkomazi Rush, South Africa!
Thank you for all of you support!

(11.30.09)
College Update:
The Final Four teams have been set for the 2009 NCAA Women’s College Cup in College Station, Texas. Defending Champion North Carolina and No. 1 overall seed Stanford will be joined by perennial final four participants UCLA and Notre Dame.

Emmalie Pfankuch (CO Rush) of North Carolina is the lone Rush player still in the tournament. North Carolina beat up on ACC rival Wake Forest 5-2 behind a hat trick from All-American Casey Nogueira. North Carolina will play Notre Dame in the Final Four.

Alex Crown (FL Rush) and Florida State were upended by Notre Dame 2-0 in the regional final. The Seminoles finish the season 19-5-1.

Portland fell to UCLA 2-1 despite an early goal from Danielle Foxhoven (CO Rush). The goal was Danielle’s 25th of the season, which leads the nation.
The College Cup begins on Friday with TV coverage on ESPN2 and ESPNU.

On the Men’s side, three Rush players (all from the Virginia Rush) are still in the tournament as Jordan Cyrus of Maryland and Ari Dimas and TJ Cyrus of Virginia.

Maryland – Virginia Rush alum Jordan Cyrus and Maryland beat Harvard 2-0 and will next take on Virginia in the Regional Final.

Virginia – The Cavaliers advanced to the Regional Final with a 1-0 win over Portland. VA Rush alum Ari Dimas scored the lone goal for Virginia when he was able to finish a cross and one time the ball past the Portland goalie. Virginia will face off with ACC foe Maryland for a trip to the Final Four.

(11.29.09)
Auxerre Fall to PSG, Streak Ends At Seven

A second-half goal by Jeremy Clement was enough to secure a 1-0 win for Paris Saint-Germain over AJ Auxerre on Saturday. The loss was the first for Auxerre since late August when they lost to Lyon 3-0.

Clement scored in the 67th minute when he headed in a cross from Ceara for the only goal of the game. Auxerre thought they had a chance to equalize just moments later when Roy Contout was brought down by PSG defender Mamadou Sakho, but the referee ruled the foul took place outside the box.

Despite the loss, Auxerre will sit atop Ligue 1 but several teams chasing Auxerre have a game left to play over the weekend.

Auxerre will return home on December 6 to take on AS Nancy Lorraine.

(11.23.09)
Shooting for the 17's-Lindsey Horan's National Team Blog

Colorado Rush stud Lindsey Horan is currently in Florida training with the U15 Women's National Team. The 15's will spend a few days training prior to playing OPD teams that are in Florida for the Thanksgiving Interregional. The 15's will also square off with the U17 National Team from Costa Rica. While in Florida, Lindsay is hoping to play well enough to be called in to play up a year with the U17 National Team. Lindsey will be posting daily updates for Rush nation to read. Please click here to read Lindsey's blog. (Day 4 now available.)

(11.23.09)
REACH-ing Out To Africa
Rush Soccer President & C.E.O. Tim Schulz is currently in Nkomazi, South Africa as part of Rush Soccer's REACH program. Tim will be sending updates from South Africa to keep everyone updated on his travels.  Please click here to read Tim's blog. (Final post now available.)

(11.23.09)
NCAA Tournament Update
Both the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournaments are in full swing. Rush players are making big contributions to their teams. The women are into the final 8 while the men are down to the last 16.

Women’s
Portland – Colorado Rush alum Danielle Foxhoven scored two goals and added an assist as the Pilots easily took care of Virginia Tech 4-1. Danielle has now scored 24 goals during the year. Portland will next travel to Los Angeles to take on No. 1 seed UCLA.

North Carolina – Emmalie Pfankuch (CO Rush) and North Carolina beat ACC foe Maryland 1-0 to advance to the regional final next weekend against another ACC team; Wake Forest. UNC beat Wake 4-0 in the regular season.

Florida State – Florida Rush Alum Alex Crown and her Seminole teammates came from behind in the second half to beat Texas A&M 2-1 to advance to their fifth straight quarterfinal appearance. They will take on Notre Dame for a trip to the College Cup in Texas.

Men’s
Harvard – Jaren LaGreca of the Colorado Rush and the Crimson beat Monmouth 3-0 to open up the tournament. Harvard will play Maryland on Nov 29.

Maryland – Virginia alum Jordan Cyrus and Maryland beat Loyola (MD) 2-1 in the first round and then knocked off No. 7 seed Penn State 2-1 to advance to the sweet 16. Cyrus had one shot against Penn State. Maryland will play Harvard in the next round.

Portland – Colorado Rush alum Collen Warner propelled the Pilots to an improbable 2-1 win over New Mexico. Portland finished the game with 10 men and their top goalie on the bench. In the second round Warner added an assist as Portland toped NC State 2-1. Warner and Utah Rush alum Michael Neilson and the rest of the Pilots will take on No. 2 seed Virginia in the next round.

Stanford - Evan Morgan (CO Rush) and the Cardinal beat St. Mary’s 3-0 in the first round then beat UC Irvine on the road 1-0. Stanford will play No. 1 seed Akron on Sunday.

UCSB – The Gauchos beat Wofford 1-0 on Thursday then went to San Diego and knocked off the Toreros 1-0. The game against San Diego had a Colorado feel as four Colorado Rush players were on the two rosters. (SD-Jorge Reza, JT Howlan, Sean O’Conner, UCSB- Joe Eubanks) Charles Blase of the Arizona Rush is also on the San Diego roster.

Virginia - Ari Dimas and TJ Cyrus from the Virginia Rush helped the Cavaliers to a 5-0 win over Bucknell. Virginia freshman Will Bates led the charge with a three-goal performance. UVA will play Portland in the round of 16.

(11.22.09)
AJ Auxerre top Monaco; Sit in 1st

With a big 2-0 win over AS Monaco on Saturday, new Rush partner, AJ Auxerre sit atop French Football.

After an average start to the season, Auxerre have found their form of late winning seven straight and extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games. The French frontrunners have not lost a league match since late August. Their 26 league points give them the edge over Bordeaux (25) and Lyon (25) after 13 games.

Against Monaco (Rush Soccer’s former partner), Auxerre were led by goals late in each half by Adama Coulibaly and Delvin Ndinga. Coulibaly’s goal in the 45th minute started with a free kick by Benoit Pedretti who sent a pin-point ball into the box where Coulibaly rose above the Monaco defense and headed the ball past keeper Stephane Ruffier.

Despite some second half pressure from Monaco, the Auxerre defense held firm and Ndinga’s goal in the 87th minute ended any hope for Monaco to walk away with a point.

Auxerre will next head to Paris to take on Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday November 28th.

(11.20.09)
Rush Players To Attend ODP Thanksgiving Interregional
The 2009 ODP Thanksgiving Inter Regional event is just around the corner and Rush Soccer will be well represented. On the boy’s side, ODP Regional Teams will compete at the 95’s and 96’s age groups while the girls will play at 93’s, 94’s and 95’s. The girls will play in Florida November 22-27 and the boys will finish out the week playing November 27-30. Good luck to all of you.

95 Boys
Oscar Montes – Colorado Rush

96 BoysDavid Bates – Alaska RushNoah Chapleski – Colorado Rush
Eli Kilmer - Oregon Rush

94 Girls
Caroline Casey - Virginia Rush
Mallory Weber - Michigan Rush
Zoe Kilmer - Oregon Rush
Maddison Kiebel - Colorado Rush
Lindsay Horan – Colorado Rush

95 Girls
Morgan Stanton – Colorado Rush
Havana McElvaine – Colorado Rush

(11.19.09)
Men’s NCAA Tournament Kicks Off Today

Virginia Rush Alums TJ Cyrus and Ari Dimas snap some pictures with young Virginia Rush players after helping the University of Virginia win the ACC title. Virginia will take on the winner of the opening round game between Bucknell and Princeton.

The 2009 NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament begins today in sites across the country. Top seeds in the tournament are Akron, Virginia, Wake Forest and Ohio State. Opening round games will take place today and the second round will be on Sunday. Of the 48 teams in the tournament, 15 have at least 1 Rush player on their roster. Good luck to all of the Rush boys in the coming weeks as they chase the elusive College Cup.

Click here to see the Men’s Bracket.

College-Rush Player-Rush Club
Dartmouth - Lyman Missime – TX Rush
Harvard - Jaren LaGreca – CO Rush
Louisville - Paolo DelPiccolo – CO Rush
Maryland - Jordan Cyrus –VA Rush
Loyola (MD) - Hector Arellano –VA Rush
UNCW - Alexander Glyfason –VA Rush
Notre Dame - Jeb Brovsky – CO Rush
Penn St. - Patrick Krispin – TX Rush
Portland - Collen Wagner – CO Rush
Portland - Michael Neilson – UT Rush
San Diego - Charles Blase – AZ Rush
San Diego - Jorge Reza – CO Rush
San Diego - JT Howlan – CO Rush
San Diego - Sean O’Connor – CO Rush
St. Mary’s (CA) - Bryan VanDoorninck – CO Rush
Stanford - Evan Morgan –CO Rush
UCSB - Joe Eubanks – CO Rush
UNC Charlotte - Alexander Dietz – CO Rush
Virginia - Ari Dimas – VA Rush
Virginia - TJ Cyrus – VA Rush

(11.17.09)
Casey Named to MLS Best XI

Colorado Rush Alum, US National team member and Colorado Rapids forward Conor Casey has been named to the 2009 MLS Best XI team for the first time in his career.

2009 was a career year for Conor as he finished second in the MLS in goals scored with 16 goals in 24 games (1 goal behind Golden Boot Winner Jeff Cunningham of FC Dallas). Conor also spent the better part of 2009 as a member of the US Men’s National Team and notched 2 goals for the U.S. Team in their World Cup clinching game against Honduras. Conor was named to the MLS All-star team, was the MLS Player of the Week three times and was the MLS Player of the Month for the month of May.

The Best XI team is voted on by the media, MLS Players, and MLS coaches and general managers.

To see the rest of the Best in the MLS click here.

(11.16.09)
Rush Players Have Success in Opening Rounds of The 'Big Dance'
After the first 2 rounds of the Women’s NCAA Soccer Tournament there are still 7 teams alive with Rush players on their roster.

Santa Clara - Colorado Rush alum Jordan Angeli and the Broncos needed overtime to beat Michigan State 1-0 in the first round despite outshooting the Spartans 29-3 and holding Michigan State without a shot on goal.
In the second round Santa Clara took on Oklahoma State, the Tournament Champion from the Big 12. Angeli got Santa Clara on the board in the 13th minute when she scored a header goal off of a flip throw for her 7th goal of the year. Oklahoma State evened the game just after the start of the second half and the game would go scoreless through overtime and the game went to penalty kicks. Angeli would make her shot and Santa Clara wound up winning the shootout in the 7th round. Santa Clara will now advance to the round of 16 where they will take on No.1 seed an undefeated Stanford.

Wisconsin - The Kelter girls (Alev and Derya) from Alaska Rush and the rest of the Wisconsin Badgers needed over time and a shootout to take down Arizona State in the first round. They beat the Sundevils 4-3 in the shoot out.
In the second round, the Badgers took on the No.3 seed UCF Golden Knights. A first half goal by the Badgers was enough to hold off the Golden Knights and Wisconsin earned the 1-0 win and a trip to the round of 16 where they will take on Boston College. Alev led Wisconsin in shots over the weekend.

Portland – Colorado Rush Alum Danielle Foxhoven continued her dominating play during the Pilots’ first game of the tournament against Denver. Danielle assisted on Portland’s first goal and scored the second as the Pilots easily took care of the University of Denver 4-0.
In the second round Danielle assisted on the first of two Portland goals as they beat Washington 2-1 to secure their 20th win of the year. Portland will take on Virginia Rush alums Julien Johnson and Kristin Carden and No. 3 seed Virginia Tech in the next round.

Virginia Tech – Virginia Tech beat Murray State 2-0 in the opening round behind a shutout from Virginia Rush alum Kristin Carden. In the win VA Rush Alum Julien Johnson also assisted on the Hokies first goal. The win was the first ever in the NCAA tournament for Virginia Tech.
Dayton, the Hokies second round opponent, came into the game still undefeated on the season at 16-0-5. Virginia Tech wound up winning the game 3-1 to advance to the round of 16 for the first time in program history. They will take on No. 2 seed Portland.

Virginia - Virginia Rush Alum Katie Carr and the Cavaliers took down St. John’s in the first round of the tournament with a shootout victory after a scoreless regulation and overtime. The Cavs offense would explode in the second round with 6 goals in a 6-2 rout of No. 4 seed Penn State. Despite trailing 2-0 early, the Virginia offense found their stride and scored 6 straight to advance to the third round against No. 1 seed UCLA.

North Carolina – Emmalie Phankuch and defending champion North Carolina outshot first round opponent High Point 31-0 but only managed 1 goal in their opening round game. The Tar Heels offense would be back to form in the second round against Georgia. 4 goals and a 7th consecutive shutout sends the Tar Heels through to the Sweet 16 where they will take on ACC foe Maryland.

Florida State – No. 1 seed Florida State and Florida Rush Alum Alex Crown breezed through first round opponent South Eastern Louisiana 4-1. Alex, who is a Freshman for the Seminoles, recorded her second career assist on the Seminoles 4th goal.
The Seminoles then blanked California 3-0 in the second round. They will take on Texas A&M in the next round.

(11.16.09)
Rush Players Lead Whitworth University on National Championship Run

(From left: Bushéy, Sherpe, Spangler)
Three players from three different states and two different Rush clubs have partnered to lead Whitworth University (Spokane, WA) to a third straight Northwest Conference Title (a feat that has not been accomplished in over 20 years). Nate Spangler of New Mexico Rush along with Brian Sherpe and Cameron Bushéy of Colorado Rush are regular first eleven players for the northwest power. Spangler led his New Mexico Rush team to inches away from a regional title the last two years in a row. Sherpe is a Colorado native and went to nationals two years in a row with Rush leading the Rush U18 Academy team to the national tournament two years ago as well as the U19 boys (USYS) this year. Bushéy is actually from the state of Washington but has played  major events with Colorado Rush for the last three years including last year’s U19 run for a national championship which ended in a third place finish.  All three players earned All-Conference honors this season. Whitworth has advanced past the first two rounds of the Division III National Tournament and will host the third round game this coming weekend against Hardon-Simmons who upset Division III power, Trinity University. Continued luck to Whitworth and their Rush players! Read more. http://www.whitworth.edu/Athletics/Teams/Soccer_Men/Releases/2009/AllNWC.htm

(11.12.09)
Rush Players Begin Quest for the Women's College Cup
Colorado Rush alum Emmalie Pfankuck and defending champion North Carolina begin their title defense as the 2009 NCAA Women's College Soccer Championship Tournament begins today. In the field of 64 teams are 17 teams with Rush players on their roster. Along with UNC, other favorites sporting Rush players are Florida State (No. 1), Portland (No. 2), Virginia Tech (No. 3), Santa Clara (No. 4) and Penn State (No. 4).

The single elimination tournament begins with opening round games in 16 sites across the country and will culminate at the Women’s College Cup (Final 4) in College Station, Texas December 4-6.

Good luck to all of the girls in their quest for a National Championship!

To follow all of the action and see the bracket, click here.

School-Player-Rush Team
Boston - Annie Tooley - CO
BYU - Amber Wadsworth - UT
BYU - Cami Jensen - UT
BYU - Erica Owens - UT
BYU - Kassidy Shumway - UT
Denver - Lara Campbell - AK
Florida State - Alex Crown - FL
Northern Arizona - Carolyn Savage - AK
North Carolina - Emmalie Pfankuch - CO
Penn State - Krissy Tribbet - CO
Portland - Danielle Foxhoven - CO
San Diego - Brooke Hickerson - CO
San Diego - Maggie Mcguire - AK
San Diego State - Hayley Marsh - CO
San Diego State - Millie Allen - CO
Santa Clara - Jordan Angeli - CO
UNCW - Amanda Holmes - VA
Southern California - Brittany Kerridge - CO
Southern California - Carly Butcher - AK
Virginia Tech - Julien Johnson - VA
Virginia Tech - Kristin Carden - VA
Virginia - Katie Carr - VA
Washington State - Megan Murphy - AK
Wisconsin - Alev Kelter - AK
Wisconsin -Derya Kelter - AK

(11.08.09)
Auxerre Win Again; Sit In 3rd

An own goal and a missed Le Mans free kick gave AJ Auxerre a 1-0 victory, and their sixth consecutive win in the French Ligue 1 over the weekend. Auxerre landed the first and only goal of the game just six minutes after halftime when a saved Auxerre shot was deflected off of Le Mans defender Jaoa Paulo and slipped into the net. Auxerre managed to hold the lead for the remainder despite two Le Mans shots hitting the post and a missed Penalty Kick in the 87th minute.

The win gives Auxerre 23 points, just two shy of league leader Bordeaux (2nd place Lyon (23 points) still had a game to play at time of posting). AJA continues their unbeaten streak of 9 games (7 wins, 2 ties) and will have a two week league break before an important home matchup with AS Monaco on Saturday November 21.

(11.04.09)
The Lighter Side of Soccer

Gabby Susich of the Alaska Rush Nike 98 girls (who are State Cup Champs) really got into the Halloween spirit last weekend. This photo is of Gabby and her pony, Solo, who is dressed up as the official Rush soccer ball and is also fitted with four shin guards. Great idea for a costume Gabby!

(11.03.09)
Iowa Rush Triumphant in Two Title Games
The Iowa Rush have taken home a pair of Iowa State Cup Championships over the last two weekends. The club sent four teams to the Cup finals as the U15, U16, U17 and U18 girls all made it to the title game.

The U16's topped EIU 2-1 behind goals from Brady Clark and Mackenzie Rothfus. Keeper Cara Larson also came up big stopping an EIU breakaway with five minutes left in the game to keep Rush in the lead.

The U18's also took home top honors after their 3-1 victory over WDMJUSC. Despite falling behind early, the 18's fought back behind a hat-trick from Claire Clark to win the Cup.

In the other two championship games, the 15's fell 1-0 giving up a goal late in the game and the 17's dropped a tough 2-0 game to EIU.

Iowa Rush Technical Director Corbin Stone is happy with the direction his club is headed saying, "In just a short period of time, we have been able to make tremendous strides in developing players, establishing an appropriate club culture and obtaining results when it counts, at State Cup for the older players." He continued, "No doubt this is a tribute to the support we receive from the parents, the dedication of our players, the quality of our coaching staff, and the vision of our board of directors. We would be remiss if we did not mention how great it is to be part of the Rush organization, which helps us be better both on and off the field."

The Iowa State Cup Champs will advance to the Region II Championships in Ohio next summer.

(11.02.09)
Auxerre win 5th Straight

New Rush partner AJ Auxerre of the French Ligue 1, were victorious for the fifth consecutive league game with a 2-1 win over rival Montpellier on the weekend.

Auxerre forward Ireneusz Jelen scored both Auxerre goals in the first half and the home team held on for the win despite giving up a goal in the 90th minute.

With the win Auxerre is now unbeaten in their last 8 league matches with 6 wins and 2 ties. They are currently tied with Montpellier for fourth in the league with 20 points- five points shy of league leader Bordeaux.

Auxerre will be back on the pitch November 7 when they travel to Le Mans.

(10.29.09)
Tennessee Boys win Region III Premier League

The 96 boys from the Tennessee Rush have won the 2009-2010 Region III Premier League’s Central Division! The boys had a record of 8-0-1 against other Central Division opponents. The Region III Premier league is made up of State Champions and state runners up from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. By winning the league, the boys now qualify for the Region III Championship held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in June. The boys have another big test ahead of them this weekend as they look to defend their Tennessee State Cup Championship this weekend. Great work in the Premier League and good luck this weekend boys!

(10.27.09)
Colorado Girls Capture Pair of State Cups
On a cold, windy Sunday in northern Colorado, the Colorado Rush girls battled the elements and their opponents and came away with a pair of Colorado State Cup Championships and a second place runner up.

          
The U16 Colorado Nike Girls

The U16 girls led by head coach Tim Schulz squared off against rival Real National. Rush dominated the possession in the first half and created several scoring chances. Lindsay Horan got Rush on the board 1-0 when she found herself 1v1 with the Real keeper and calmly slotted the ball into the lower right-hand corner of the net. Lindsay would strike again in the second half when she beat three Real defenders, drew a penalty in the box and converted the Penalty Shot for a 2-0 lead. That was all the 16's would need as their stifling defense held Real without a quality scoring opportunity for the remainder of the game. The win now gives the 16's four straight State Cup titles!


The 17 Colorado Nike Girls

The U17's, coached by Andrew Kummer, squared off against Pride for the second consecutive year. Despite trailing at two different points in the game, the 17's stuck with it and walked away with a 4-2 win and their second straight State Cup Championship. Pride opened the scoring early in the second half only to be equaled minutes later by Kelsey Loupee. Pride would score again quickly and held a  2-1 lead until about 10 minutes remaining in the game. Then the Rush girls got their offense clicking. In a matter of minutes Kaitlyn Bassett scored a header goal off of a corner kick, Juliana Grover knocked in a cross to take the lead and Annie Kunz put on the exclamation point with a left footed rocket from 25 yards out. Just like that, Rush had won!

In a rematch from last years cup final, the 15 Nike girls took on Real National's 15's. A Real goal mid-way through the first was enough to hold off the Rush despite some good scoring chances late in the game. Real won 1-0.

The 16's and 17's will head to the Region IV tournament in New Mexico in June while the 15's will have to wait until February to see if they will  be rewarded a wild card spot. But overall a great weekend for the Colorado Rush. Congratulations girls!

(10.24.09)
Florida Rush Player Lands in U17 Player Pool
Over the next several days, Nicolas (Nico) Melo of the Florida Rush U16 Nike Team, will be attending a training camp in Bradenton, Florida. This camp, run by US Soccer, is the first stage in the long journey towards selecting the players that will make up the next American team for the U17 World Cup.

Those of you who follow youth soccer closely know that the U17 World Cup is just days away (the US kicks off Monday against Spain). However, Nico and the rest of the players at the camp this week are working toward the 2011 U17 World Cup. Although these boys are 2 years away from the next tournament, the preparation begins now.

Over the course of the week-long camp, US staff coaches will select players for Residency in the US training program. Then from those players in the Residency program will be selected the roster for the U17 World Cup team.

"I'm not really sure what to expect from the camp but I know I will have to work hard against some great players," Nico exclaimed. "Playing for the Florida Rush has helped me get to this point. The club is very organized and the coaches are great. I'm very excited for this opportunity."

"Nico's passion for the game is astounding and inspirational.  His flair and creativity makes him stand out on the pitch, and his hard work and desire to learn the game has helped him excel in every aspect of the game.  He really deserves this opportunity, and I'm proud to have Nico in our Florida Rush program.  We all wish him the best of luck," commented Florida Rush Technical Director Marcos Machado.

Good luck this week Nico!

(10.22.09)
Rush Players All Over Top 100 Lists
Several Rush players have been named to the latest edition of the Nation's Top 100 players on TopDrawerSoccer.com. The lists compile what is largely considered to be the top 100 players that are set to graduate in 2010 and 2011.

On the list for boys graduating in 2010, two players from the Colorado Rush made the cut in forward's Zack Foxhoven (No. 18) and Cole Chapleski (No. 62). 

Three Rush Boys made the list for Top 100 players graduating in 2011. Defender Chandler Gagnon (No. 21) from the Tennessee Rush is joined on the list by Florida Rush forward Bryce Follensbee (No. 85) and defender Kevin Alvarenga (No. 95) from the Texas Rush.

On the girls side of things, Mackenzie Akerfelds of the Colorado Rush made the Top 100 for 2010 coming in at number 27. Kelsey Loupee (No. 47) and Molly Poletto (No.100) from the Colorado Rush both were named to the list for girls graduating in 2011.

To see the rest of the Top 100 click here.

(10.21.09)
Come Rain or Come Shine

Fall has arrived across the country. With the change of the season, inevitably comes cancelled games from snow, rain and nasty weather. However, the'96 Nike girls from the Washington Rush decided to brave the elements last weekend for a game against NW United. The Lochsloy Soccer fields in Washington might as well have been called Lochness considering the sloppy conditions. Please click here for a slideshow of the slip and slide game.

(10.20.09)
Rush Select Teams Announced for President's Day Tournament
LITTLETON, CO – Rush Soccer has finalized the Rush Select Team rosters for the President's Day Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, February 12-15. For the second consecutive year, Rush has bought together some of the best talent from Rush clubs across the country to compete in an Invitational Tournament.

Selecting these teams is no small task. The selection of the U13 teams began in late July at the Rush Festival in Kansas where U12 teams from across Rush nation gathered for several days of games, training, classroom sessions and fun. The Festival is designed for the development of Rush players, but also to bring all of the players together to help coaches identify the top players in the age group. Tim Schulz (U13 Boys) and Matt Mittlestaedt (U13 Girls), the head coaches for the U13 teams, through the suggestions of coaches at the Festival, and their own observations, evaluated potential players and eventually selected their teams from a very large and talented player pool. Of the 32 players on the U13 rosters, 29 players were at the Festival.

The construction of the U14 teams was slightly different. Many of the players on the 14's rosters were on the Rush Select teams last year as 13's who were selected for the team at the first Rush Festival in Nebraska. Other players were suggested by their respective clubs Technical Director, at which point they were entered into a pool with other top Rush players, then the coaches of the U14 teams trimmed their rosters down to the current numbers.

On the 2010 teams, 16 different clubs are represented from Hawaii to Virginia; Florida to Alaska and all points in between. "Bringing all of these players together from across the country will really be a true test for Rush Soccer. We have never taken a select team to an event of this caliber, but we are very excited to see how our elite players do in that kind of environment," said Rush Technical Director Andrew Kummer.

U13 Rush Select Boys                                                           U13 Rush Select Girls

CO       Tim Schulz        Head Coach                              AR        Matt Mittelstaedt    Head Coach
CO       Hugo Diaz        Asst Coach                                 TX        Benn Fernie      Asst Coach
TX        Alex Cardenas  Asst Coach                                 TN        Ross Paule        Asst Coach
PA        Brian Hearns     Asst Coach                                AR        Marian Carter
AK        Paul Matyas      F                                                 CO       Betsy Brandon 
AK        David Bates      AM                                              CO       Jordan Dibiasi  
CO       Victor Rolph      ORM                                           IA         Ann Marie Jawarski
CO       Gustavo Montes    F                                             IA         Maggie Boelman
FL         John Nartowicz OM                                             MI        Alexis Warner
HI         Ryan Yoshida    DM                                             MI        Rachel Ciarkowski
HI         Jay Sato     AM                                                     MI        Alana Dorfstater
HI         Kazunori Shima    F                                             MI        Karen Lovelace
KS        Nick Joslyn       AM                                              MI        Emily Maresh
OR        Eil Kilmer   CMF                                                 SC        Alexander Shepard
TN        Aris Briggs   F                                                     SC        Micelle Alozi
TX        Owen Lawrence   CB                                         TN        Tasha Davenport
TX        Chris Bell    F                                                      TX        Taylor Helig
TX        Rene Carbajal   OLM                                          TX        Rachel Lesko
TX        Antonio Arana   CB                                             VA        Alexandra Connell
VA        Luke Williams   GK

      U14 Rush Select Boys                                                           U14 Rush Select Girls

WA       Jason Farrell     Head Coach                           PP        Carey Ross Aliff            Head Coach
SC        MJ Tate            Asst Coach                              VA        Matt Dacey       Asst Coach
AK        Eli Ulvi              Asst Coach                              OR        John O’Sullivan Asst Coach
WA       Gary Riozzi       Asst Coach                             CO       Lindsey Hendon                GK
PP        Jacob Calhoun  GK                                          CO       Becca Rasmussen    CM
NM       Caleb Nixon     GK                                            CO       Kerrie Marquardt   F/CM
WA       Derek Williams  D                                            CO       Gabbie Miranda CM
CO       JD Michael        D                                             KS        Gabrielle “Abby” Moore F
HI         Steve Tashima  D                                             MI        Megan Buckingham      M/F
SC        Alvaro Saldano D                                             OR        Natalie Ambrose    CB
SC        Nelson Hernandez   D                                     OR        Hadlie Plummer F
CO       Jo Jo Kerridge   D                                            OR        Delaney Crook  F/CB
OR        Logan Riemhofer   MF                                    OR        Shannon Patterson    DM/OM
HI         Ryan Williams   MF                                          SC        Isalei Tauaese  CB
TN        Geoffrey Dee    MF                                           SC        Katie Saavedra M
SC        Moises Sanchez              MF                           SC        Ashlynn Bradbury   F/CM
VA        Cody Geroux    MF                                           TX        Sonia Johnson  RB
SC        Juan Carlos Martinez    F                                TX        Alex Penn   LB
SC        Bivaldo Barrera    F                                          VA        Payton Ormsby CM
FL         Christopher Poucher     F                                VA        Georgia BouBouheropoulos   M
KS        Nick Hagenkord     F                                         WA       Madison Grogan   CB

(10.13.09)
Foxhoven on Fire

Danielle Foxhoven has continued her assault on college defenses around the country.  The sophomore from the Colorado Rush has scored an incredible 15 goals in only 12 games this season and has the Portland Pilots ranked No. 2 in the country.

Danielle has been on a torrid pace all season but the last 3 games she has been unstoppable scoring 9 goals total against Montana (3), Washington State (2) and Gonzaga (4) respectively.

"Scoring goals is the most difficult aspect of the game and somehow Danielle is making it look easy. I am looking forward to the day that I can watch her do the same against the likes of Germany and Brazil. If her desire and passion continue to grow with her game, she will do just that," commented Colorado Rush Technical Director Erik Bushey, who coached Danielle to back-to-back US Youth Soccer Championships.

Though only just over half way through her second year, Danielle has already scored 31 goals, enough to crack the top 10 all time at Portland, a difficult task in 4 years let alone one and a half. Danielle also has 72 career points, good for 14th all-time at Portland.

Thanks to her 4 goal effort over conference foe Gonzaga, Danielle was named Women's College player of the Week by Soccer America for the second time this season.

(10.11.09)
Casey Scores Two, Americans Advance to South Africa

Conor Casey scored the first two goals of his International career and the US Men's National team beat Honduras 3-2 to clinch a spot in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Conor tied the game 1-1 in the 55th minute after beating the keeper to a ball in the box and knocking a header into the back of the net. He would score again seven minutes later after beating the off-side trap and slotting the ball to the keepers left giving the Americans a 2-1 lead and quieting the hostile crowd. Landon Donovan would make it 3-1 with a well placed free kick just minutes later.

A scrappy Honduras team that had gone 8-0 in home qualifying matches prior to the game, would score their second goal in the 78th minute and had an opportunity to tie the game from the penalty spot late but the shot went over the cross bar and the US held on for the victory.

"This is surely a defining moment in the career of Conor Casey. Scoring 2 goals in the game that clinched a World Cup birth is truly amazing," said Andrew Kummer, Technical Director for Rush Soccer.

The big striker, and Colorado Rush alum, currently sits in second place in the MLS having scored 16 goals for the Colorado Rapids.

The US will have on final match in qualifying against Costa Rica on October 14th.

(10.09.09)
Virginia Rush Alum Named Player of the Week

Virginia Tech goalkeeper Kristin Carden made quite an impression on soccer publications across the country last week when she led the Hokies to a pair of wins over Top 25 ACC foes.

Kristin, a former player with the Virginia Rush, helped defeat instate rival Virginia for just the second time in program history (and on the road), then made 10 saves in a shutout win over then No. 1 ranked North Carolina.

For her efforts, Kristin was named ACC Player of the Week, NSCAA National Player of the week and also named to the National Team of the Week for both TopDrawersoccer.com and Soccer America.

Kristin's efforts so far on the season are a big reason why Virginia Tech is ranked No. 12 in the country. They are 10-2 on the season and 4-0 so far in conference play.

VA Tech returns to action on Sunday when they travel to No. 19 Maryland for another ACC bout.

(10.07.09)
Texas Rush and Florida Rush send player to U18 Men's National Camp
The Texas Rush and Florida Rush will both be sending one player to the US U18 Men's National Training camp this week at the Home Depot Center in California.

Texas Rush will be sending a player to a US domestic training camp for the first time in the clubs history. Kevin Alveranga has been invited to attend the U18 Men's National Training camp from October 6-13 in California. Kevin is just one of 36 players, 33 of whom come from within the USSF Developmental Academy programs across the country, invited to the camp. The eight day camp will consist of training, educational meetings and games against academy teams from Chivas USA, LA Galaxy, LAFC and Arsenal.

Kevin is thrilled to be given this opportunity, "To be selected for the training camp by the US Federation is a wonderful honor and I'm extremely excited to be part of the program.  To travel to the Home Depot Center, Carson, CA and to be coached by the US National Staff is a fantastic opportunity.  A big thank you goes out to the Texas Rush Soccer Club and their current Academy coaching staff for providing an opportunity to further my soccer playing career."

Scott Dean, Director of Coaching - USSF Developmental Academy for Texas Rush knows that this means good things for Kevin. "Kevin is very skillful for a big player who can play under pressure and in tight situations with confidence.  His ability combined with the visibility of playing with the Texas Rush, has given him the opportunity to be brought into the U-18 US National training camp.  The program brings players the opportunity to excel at the highest level in front of the top coaches in the country; this creates a number of great opportunities that players can not get at the local league level."

Kevin will see a familiar face on the sidelines during the training camp. Texas Rush Technical Director Don Gemmell has been invited into the camp to observe the training methods of the national staff and hopefully continue his coaching education that can then be brought back to Texas Rush.

Florida Rush will also be sending a player out to the camp as forward Bryce Follensbee was invited to attend. Bryce currently plays with the U17 Florida Rush Nike team.

Good luck this week boys!

(10.05.09)
"All in the Family" -- Oregon Rush Players to ODP Interregional
Oregon Rush players Eli and Zoe Kilmer were recently selected to represent Region IV at the USYS Inter-Regional to be held in Florida over Thanksgiving.  Zoe will be attending her first event with the '94 Region IV team, while brother Eli will be playing with the '96 team.  "Oregon Rush is very proud of Eli and Zoe," stated Rush Technical Director John O'Sullivan, who also coaches Zoe on the 93 girls Nike team.  "Both players can always be found practicing on their own, and asking what more they can do to get better.  They have worked very hard to achieve this honor, and we wish them well."

Both Eli and Zoe have followed in the footsteps of big brother Tadd, who was a '92 Region IV pool player and a member of the Rush Select 11 that won the inaugural PSA Tournament in 2008.   He is currently a senior and a member of the '91 Boys Nike team, and will be making a college decision soon.  "Tadd has been a great player for Oregon Rush, and a great example for his siblings," stated O'Sullivan.  And watch out, 9 year old Malie Kilmer will be joining the Oregon Rush competitive ranks next year, and she aims to be the best Kilmer of them all!

The Kilmer kids. (Back Row) Zoe, Tadd and Eli. (Front Row) Malie

Rush-ing the Interregional
Joining the Kilmer siblings in Orlando will be several players from the Colorado Rush.
Lindsey Horan and Maddie Keibel with the Girl's 94's.  Morgan Stanton and Havana McElvaine with the Girl's 95's. Oscar Montes with the Boy's 95's. Noah Chapleski with the Boy's 96's.
Alaska Rush will be represented by David Bates who will play with the '96 boy's.
Mallory Weber of the Michigan Rush will also be going to Orlando. She will play with the Girl's '94 Region II team.

One thing is evident; Rush Soccer will be well represented in Florida that last week of November. Good luck to all of you and Go Rush!

(10.04.09)
Casey and Team USA Prep for Crucial Qualifiers
Former Colorado Rush phenom Conor Casey and the rest of the US Men's National Team continue to prepare for a pair of crucial World Cup qualifiers over the next two weeks. The US will travel to Honduras on October 10th and return stateside for a matchup with Costa Rica on October 14th in Washington D.C.

The Americans currently sit in first place in the CONCACAF region but have yet to guarantee themselves a place in South Africa next summer. One win in their next two games however, would be enough for the US to punch their tickets for a 6th straight World Cup appearance.

Conor, who has been a staple on the US roster since the Confederations Cup in June, currently sits in second place in the MLS with 15 goals in 21 matches.

(09.29.09)
Utah Rush Product Staring at Portland
Utah Rush Alum Michael Nielson has had a great start to his sophomore season at the University of Portland. This past weekend at the Husky Fever Classic in Washington, Michael helped the Pilots beat Cal Poly on Friday and then played a huge part in Portland's 2-1 upset win over No. 17 Creighton Sunday assisting on the first goal and scoring the game winner late in the second half.

Michael's success at Portland comes as no surprise to Utah Rush Technical Director Eric Landon who said, "Michael is one of the hardest working players I have ever coached, he was very disciplined and focused on his goals.  The events that lead him to the University of Portland where based on his drive and motivation to be the best player he could be, he is a great example of what can happen if you work hard."

All of this hard work is paying off as Michael has become a staple in the Portland midfield and is currently tied atop the Pilots scoring list so far this season with 2 goals (both game winners) and 2 assists for 6 points through 7 games.

Michael and his Portland squad will be back in action starting Friday when they open up league play on the road at Santa Clara.

(09.26.09)
Kiebel, Stanton Invited to Orlando for ODP
Maddie Kiebel, who plays for the U16 Colorado Rush Nike team, has been invited to the Thanksgiving Interregional event at the Disney Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida in late November. This event will be Maddie's first as a regional member! She will play with the U16 Region IV team and will get great exposure as the ODP event is being held in conjunction with the Disney Soccer Showcase.

Rush President, C.E.O and Maddie's head coach Tim Schulz has high praise for Maddie, "Maddie continues to amaze me.  Her game gets better and better.  She is not flashy but she always gets the job done.  Her passing game is one of the best I have seen for her age group in the entire country. Game in and game out, Maddie is reliable.  I love to watch her play."

Colorado will also be represented in Orlando on the U15 team. Morgan Stanton, who plays with the U15 Nike girls, has also been invited to Florida. Morgan has already had a great 2009 as she was named to the US U14 Women's National Team back in August.

Great job girls and good luck!

(09.24.09)
Marsh Receives National Recognition
Hayley Marsh has been recognized for two honors for her play in games played from September 14-20. Hayley, who played with the 2008 and 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championship Colorado Rush team, was tabbed this week as a member of the Soccer America Women's College Team of the Week after leading San Diego State to two wins over the weekend.

The Aztecs shutout Sacramento State 2-0 then beat Long Beach State 2-1. Against Long Beach, Hayley scored the game winning goal off of a 25 yard free kick.

In addition to her Soccer America honors, the Mountain West Conference also named Hayley as its Defensive Player of the Week.

The accolades come as no surprise for Colorado Rush Technical Director Erik Bushey, "Hayley is long over-due for individual recognition on a national level. I have long said she is one of the best center backs in the country."

Hayley and her team will be back in action on Friday when they take on UC Irvine before hosting the Aztec Classic starting October 2.

To see the Soccer America Team of the Week click here.

(09.21.09)
Bates Invited to ODP Interregional
David Bates of the Alaska Rush has been chosen to travel with the Region IV ODP team to the US Youth Soccer ODP Thanksgiving Interregional November 27-30. David, who plays for the U13 Rush Nike team in Alaska, will play with the 96 boys at the Interregional, which will be held at the Disney Sports complex in Orlando, Florida.

Craig Naylor, Director of Coaching-Juniors/Seniors, said David has already begun to prepare for November, "He is pretty humble about it here...he started training this week with our 95s and 92s...as well as doing a bunch of individual work as well.  He told me last night he is thankful to his teammates for driving him forward...he credits them with much of his success!  And he is really stoked about the free gear!!!!"

Keep up the great work David and good luck in late November!

(09.17.09)
Act on Your Dreams - Defining Perseverance
The Santa Clara Women's soccer team is once again a force to be reckoned with in College Soccer. After a rough season last year, the Broncos have started off this season in a big way including upsets of two top 10 teams last weekend. Santa Clara upset No. 5 Notre Dame 2-0 Friday night and followed that up with a 3-1 win over No. 7 Purdue on Sunday. Santa Clara's emergence (5-2-2) back into the national picture is due, in no small part, to the return of Colorado Rush Alum Jordan Angeli. Jordan, a sixth year senior, had spent the last 2 years at Santa Clara rehabbing her knee. A healthy Jordan is clearly paying dividends on the field.

"It's been great so far. Just being back on the field again has been amazing. I'm so thankful for everyone that has helped me, my family, my coaches, everyone with the Rush. That support system has given me the ability to do the best I can when I get out there. I have a great team around me and it is just so exciting being back on the field. I love it," Jordan said when asked how it feels to be back on the field.

Jordan hadn't been in a college match since 2006. Since then she has suffered two torn ACL's (in the same knee) requiring surgery and rehab. "Physical pain was there but emotionally it was so hard to deal with. That's why I'm so thankful for the support group around me. They helped me try and stay focused. I always knew I would be back. At first I was really bummed but knew that I had to approach it with a good attitude and everything would turn out alright."

"Alright" may be an understatement. Jordan currently leads the Broncos in goals (3), including the game winner against Notre Dame, a 40 yard rocket, and points (7) so far this season. Her big goal against Notre Dame and her play against Purdue garnered Jordan enough attention to be named the Soccer America Women's Player of the Week.

"Well, I am not surprised at all, really," said Rush President and C.E.O Tim Schulz, who coached Jordan on the US U20 National Team, "She has overcome so many obstacles.  This lady is the epitome of tenacity."

Colorado Technical Director Erik Bushey agreed saying, "Jordan's attitude and fortitude are unmatched. I worked with her this summer (she trained with and mentored the 19 girls) and it seems her determination is greater now than ever before. Her mentality is that of a professional."

Despite everything she's been through, Jordan still has a great outlook on life and offered this piece of wisdom to the young, up and comers in the Rush organization, "Act on your dreams. It's great to dream and have big goals but you have to due your part to make those dreams happen."

Jordan and the rest of her Santa Clara teammates will take on Wisconsin and Colorado this weekend as they look to build on their current 3 game win streak.

(09.16.09)
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Nikki Krzysik who played on the Colorado Rush U19 National Championship team in 2006, has been selected in the WPS Expansion Draft by the Philadelphia Independence.

Nikki spent year 1 of the WPS as a member of the Chicago Red Stars. Chicago just missed making the playoffs but still had a great season overall.

"Last year was great. Our last game in Chicago we had over 8,000 fans. It was really awesome all the support that the fans in Chicago showed us. Overall it was a great experience. I learned a lot about myself as a person and a player and it's nice to have 1 year of pro soccer under my belt," Nikki commented on her first season as a pro.

Philadelphia, along with the Atlanta Beat will both be joining the WPS in 2010 as expansion clubs. The move to Philadelphia poses a new challenge for Nikki. "I am so excited to go to Philly! I'm excited to be part of a new organization again. I'm from New Jersey so I am really excited to be closer to home and give my family and friends more of an opportunity to come and see me play. I'm just excited! I think it's going to be great!"

Nikki and the rest of her new teammates will begin preseason for the 2010 season in March. Good luck in your new home Nikki!

(09.15.09)
We're Going to Disney World!
The U18 girls from Florida Rush have won the Disney Qualifier for the third straight year after beating RSL in the Championship. With the win, the girls are now guaranteed a spot in the Disney Showcase event in Orlando later this year. The girls won their bracket going 3-0 and outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 11-3 before winning their semi-final match up 2-0 over First Coast.

"The U18 Nike Girls is made up of a very talented group of girls that can score goals from anywhere making them very unpredictable," said Head Coach Cory Sheffield. "They play a great possession game and have strong defense."

On the boys side, the U18 Nike boys had a great run through the round robin portion of the tournament winning all three games by a combined score of 6-2 to win their bracket. However, they were unable to keep the momentum going and fell in the semifinal to HC United of Florida.

The girls will now compete at the Disney Soccer Showcase presented by Chelsea Football Club December 31, 2009 through January 3, 2010. Good luck Florida Rush!

(09.13.09)
New NA Rush Director of Coaching Interview
Andrew Kewley, new Coaching Director for the North Area Rush Soccer Club in Colorado won't officially start his new position for a few more days. But he recently sat down to answer some questions to help the Rush family get to know him a little better. Please click here to read the interview.

(09.09.09)
VA Rush Players Named to College Team of the Week
Aaron O'Neal and Sean Flatley, former players with the Virginia Rush, were named to the College Soccer News National Team of the Week for games played through September 6. Both players played for the 2007 VA Rush U18 Nike team that participated in the USYS Regional Tournament in Portland, Maine. 

O'Neal, a Junior Midfielder at Boston University, scored twice in the Terriers 3-0 road win over Connecticut, BU's first win over UCONN since the 2002 season. O'Neal also notched an assist in the 1-1 draw against Massachutsetts in the season opener. 

Flatley, a Junior Defender and the College of Charleston, anchored a defense that shut out Air Force (1-0) and Old Dominion (2-0) and earlier in the week scored a goal in Charleston's 4-3 season opening win over Coastal Carolina.

Jay Hoffman Director Of Coaching Academy for Virginia Rush had nothing but praise to describe these two players, "These 2 youngsters, even though they graduated years ago, whenever they are home from school will call and see when our Academy Teams are training so they can come out and train. They are very dedicated to the game, the Rush organization and to helping younger players in the club. They have really maximized there time with us and are continuing to succeed at a higher level."
 
Click here to view the complete team of the week.

(09.09.09)
Not Quite Tiger Woods But Darn Close
The 1st annual Washington Rush 'RUSH to the Hole' Golf Tournament was recently held at Camaloch Golf Course on Camano Island in Washington. There were over 100 participants in the event and everyone had a great time.

The focus of the tournament was to raise money for scholarship players within Washington Rush. Through the hard work of volunteers (Karie Grogan, Sandy Baker, Teresa Bush and Teresa Main, to name a few) the tournament raised $9,300.00 for scholarships. The funds came from sponsorships, golfers and a silent auction of baskets donated by the individual Washington Rush Teams.

"I want to thank all of the golfers and volunteers that made this a special event for our club and can't wait to see everyone at next year's golf tournament," said Washington Rush President Dave Thomas at the completion of the Tournament.

"I think that raising almost ten thousand dollars in our first year is a tremendous accomplishment for our club. I think that everyone involved was not only dedicated to making the golf outing a financial success for our club, but we also wanted to make sure that we put on an event that the entire Rush organization would be proud of. My only regret was in the choice of my foursome!" commented Washington Rush Technical Director Jason Farrell.

(08.10.09)
Arizona Rush Finds WPSL Success Once Again
LOS ANGELES, CA - After another successful WPSL season in which Arizona Rush repeated as Big Sky North Conference champions, midfielder and captain Mallory Miller (2005 PAC-10 Player of the Year / University of Arizona) was one of two players in the country invited to train with the L.A. Sol of the Women's Professional Soccer league (WPS). Miller spent two intense days at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA training with the #1 ranked team in the WPS as they prepared for the playoffs. Training with such world class players as Marta (Brazil), Shannon Box (USA), Aly Wagner (USA), and Aya Miyama (Japan), Miller impressed L.A. Sol Head Coach Abner Rogers who see's her turning heads at the upcoming WPS combine in December. Miller's technical prowess, athleticism, and blue-collar work ethic have drawn the attention of several WPS coaching staffs that feel she is destined to compete in the world's top professional league next season.

Miller will be one of a several Arizona Rush players from the past two WPSL season's who will be invited to participate in the 2009 WPS combine and are considered legitimate professional candidates. Best of luck to all of our future professional players as they take the next step. The entire Rush organization takes great pride in your success!

(08.10.09)
Alaska Rush Thunder (TOPSoccer) Program a big success
The Alaska Rush recently held their first installment of the TOPSoccer program, an event that helps kids with disabilities play the world's game. In year number one, the club had 32 participants and had the 97 Nike Girls come out to be 'TOPSoccer buddies' at the camp.

Robert DeVassie, Director of Coaching-Youth shares his thoughts on what makes TOPSoccer such a special program, "We feel that the Rush Thunder (TOPSoccer) program is important because it ties the community to Rush.  We, the coaches, parents, players, and volunteers are able to provide a program to kids that would never have a chance to play the game that we love so much." He continues, "We get to share the Rush Passion, and show the community that anyone can play this game.  At times, it's beyond words when you see the smiles on faces that just want to play games like the rest of us; and not have to stand on the sidelines and watch."

To learn more about the Alaska Rush Thunder program, visit the Alaska Rush website at www.alaskarush.com then click on the 'Special Programs' button and click on TOPSoccer. To see highlights from the first Alaska Rush Thunder program click here.

(08.06.09)
Boston Breakers Sign Rush Alumni
Former Colorado Rush star Erika Sutton has been offered a contract to finish out the season with the Boston Breakers of the WPS. Sutton, who played 90 minutes in her first game with the Breakers, had been playing for the Buffalo Flash of the W-League prior to signing on with the Breakers.

Boston is one of three teams fighting for the last two playoff spots and are currently one point back of both the Washington Freedom and Sky Blue FC. They play their final regular season game against the Los Angeles Sol on Sunday.

(08.05.09)
Arkansas Rush has Player Named to National Pool
Arkansas Rush was pleased to announce Alex Carter had been selected to attend US Soccer's Under 14 National Identification Camp. In being selected, she has become a part of the National Team Player Pool.  The camp ran from July 26 to August 1 in California at the campus of Cal Poly Pomona.  Alex was one of 101 players selected to attend this training camp.  Out of this group, players would be selected to the U.S. Under-14 Girls National Team for the upcoming year.  Click here for full press release.

(07.28.09)
LETTER FROM RUSH SOCCER PRESIDENT & CEO, TIM SCHULZ
Dear Rush Membership,

We have a big challenge ahead of us.  If you have experienced a problem with ordering the girl's uniform over the past few weeks, read on.  If not, there is no need to read on.

Please click here to read Tim's full letter.

(07.28.09)
Lindsay Horan called into National Team Camp once again!

Lindsay Horan is becoming a familiar name in the Rush organization as she got called into National Team camp yet again. "I am not surprised," says Wes Hart, Academy Director. "She doesn't take a day off and continually strives to improve her game.  I am proud of her" The U.S. will be having their camp at the Home Depot Center from August 16-25.  The players are continually being identified for the next U17 youth World Cup 2011.  Why is she successful?  Erik Bushey, Technical Director replies, "She just simply loves the game.  There is hardly a week that goes by that I don't see her at the fields.  If the boys have a scrimmage, she is there. When we schedule a shooting clinic, she is there.  She trained with my team that recently won nationals, while building up to that event.  Yes, she loves the game." Lindsay also has her sights on the top colleges in the country.  When asked what her college choices are, she says with out hesitation, I want to go to Santa Clara, U.S.C. or UCLA.  When asked what you would say to some of the up and coming players, she replies, "play with the boys and with the older teams.  And don't settle for where you currently are at.  Strive for better."   Good advice not just for our younger players.

 
(07.27.09)
Congratulations to the Colorado U19 Girls on Another National Championship!
Click here to read all about it!

(07.17.09)
Tennessee Rush Shines at Prestigious esp
Tennessee Rush had very good representation at the prestigious esp (Elite Soccer Program) held in Colorado at Dicks Sporting Goods Park July 3-8 .  Chandler Gagnon (93 Nike) was invited to attend, and former MLS all star and current Tennessee Rush Technical Director Ross Paule was also asked to attend as a staff coach. When asked about the highlights of the week Gagnon said "The competition was strong, the facilities were nice and the  gear we were given was great." However Gagnon's highlight of the week was being selected to the all-star game and the chance to play with Zinedine Zidane who was on hand as a special guest and played one half with each all-star side. When asked if he was nervous Gagnon said, "I thought I would be nervous but Zidane kept us all loose, he was a calming influence on the field."

The selection process for esp involves a network of over 60 experienced coaches nationwide who work year-round scouting league games, tournaments, state cups and regional and national championships. Once scouted, nominated and selected, players are then invited to participate
As the most recognizable development program today, the adidas Elite Soccer Program continues to create, inspire and enable the elite soccer youth of America. adidas ESP not only offers the elite player the opportunity to train and compete in front of professional and college scouts alike, but also provides opportunities for the players to learn about college programs, professional paths,

(04.13.09)


Washington Rush Technical Director Makes Visit to Colorado

In November of 2008, Rush Soccer proudly announced that Washington Rush had become the 22nd member club into the Rush Soccer Family.   Along with a new affiliate, Rush Soccer gained a top notch coach that proved to be influential in leading Pacific Premiere down the path of a partnership with the Rush.  While the Director of Coaching at Pacific Premiere, Jason Farrell first learned of the Rush Way through his brother, Brian Farrell, a long time coach for the Alaska Rush.

Jason recently made a visit to the Colorado Rush to learn more about the day to day operations of running a club and to find out what the Rush Way was all about.  During his visit, Jason had the opportunity to meet with full-time employees that included  Directors of Coaching, members of the Administrative Staff, the Athletic Trainer, Technical Director and President.  His busy schedule also included observation of training sessions and participation in Staff and DOC meetings.  "The visit proved to be invaluable," stated Farrell when asked what he got most out of the trip.

Jason brings a wealth of experience that includes coaching at the youth, college and professional ranks.  He has spent time as an assistant with the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Pacific University.  As a youth coach, Jason led teams to 3 State Cup Championships and a Far West Regional Championship.  Jason enjoyed an 11-year professional playing career, having played for the Seattle Sounders (USL Division 1), the Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) and the Kansas City Attack (National Professional Soccer League). He also played games with the US National B Team and the US Olympic Team.

Rush Soccer is looking forward to seeing the progress Jason and his staff make.  Great things are expected from Washington Rush.

Marcos Machado, Technical Director of the Florida Rush is responsible for staffing each age group with highly credentialed coaches who can deliver age-appropriate training, as well as making sure that training is consistently delivered.  Machado constantly emphasizes how important it is for players to receive the best instruction.  "Even if you have talented players," says Machado, "They will not accomplish all that is possible for them without proper direction." 
The depth of achievement for the 12 advancing teams from this year's Florida Rush Academy Program demonstrates the club's ability to consistently implement their training programs. 

In two weeks all 12 Florida Rush teams will continue their attempts to move forward in the final rounds.  Any loss means elimination and any victory advances them toward a title.

(03.30.09)
Rush Core Values
Dear Rush Membership, as we kick off the 2009 Spring season, the Rush BOD and Staff request you take moment to look at the Rush Core Values by clicking here.  Many good points are addressed here but the one that we would like our membership to pay particular close attention to is respect.
     
Our 8^th Core Value states, Respect:  Respect everyone.  Respect the opponent, the rules, your colleagues, your superiors and subordinates.  Be thoughtful and considerate.

 Ironically, the athletes we respect are the athletes that portray respect.  When interviewed, you can see the respect that is given to the game and the opponent.  They put others up instead of putting them down.  These athletes, the LeBron James', Tiger Woods', Lionel Messi's exhibit respect when in the public eye.  We at the Rush should not act any different.  So, Staff, Coaches and Player, let the Rush be known for our professional and respectful behavior on and off the field.

 Thank you.  Tim Schulz, President.

(03.30.09)
Polletto Gets the Call For The US Under-17 Girls National Team

U.S. U-17 Girls National Team head coach Kazbek Tambi has called in 24 players for training April 5-11 at The Home Depot Center.  Colorado Rush Nike U16 goalkeeper, Molly Poletto is ecstatic to be included in that group.  "I am so excited and fortunate to have this opportunity to play for my country.  It has been a goal of mine to make the U17 squad but I know it is very early in the process.  I just have to go out there and prove myself every chance I get."

Tambi, who lead the USA to second place at the 2008 U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand, is evaluating players born on or after Jan. 1, 1993, in preparation for qualifying for the 2010 U-17 Women's World Cup, which will be held in Trinidad & Tobago.

(03.22.09)
So Cal Rush WPSL
Come May, the Victor Valley will have a minor league women's soccer team to cheer. The So Cal Rush, associated with the local and national youth soccer club, will be part of the 54-team Women's Premier Soccer League, which includes college and professional players who are in the offseason of their overseas leagues.

(03.22.09)
Alaska Rush Announces Alumni 

1. Lara Campbell - AK RUSH 91G - SAHS for Univ. of Denver - CO - NCAA Div. I
2. Mariah Hebbe - AK RUSH 91G - CHUGIAK H.S. for South Carolina State Univ. - SC - NCAA Div. I
3. Hillary Hitz - AK RUSH 91G - SAHS for Univ. of Tennessee Martin - NCAA Div. I
4. Derya Kelter Perusse - AK RUSH 91G - CHUGIAK H.S. for Univ. of Wisconsin/Madison - WI - NCAA Div. I
5. Leyla Alev Kelter Perusse - AK RUSH 91G - CHUGIAK H.S.  for Univ. of Wisconsin/Madison - WI - NCAA Div. I
6. Marti Maley - AK RUSH 91G - CHUGIAK H.S.  for Wagner College - NY - NCAA Div. I
7. Whitney Velez - AK RUSH 91G -  SAHS for Cal State Long Beach - CA - NCAA Div. I
8. Kristina Johnston - AK RUSH 92G - Grace Christian High School for Bluefield College - VA - NAIA
9. Rochelle Fields - AK RUSH 91G - SAHS for Univ. of Houston - TX - NCAA Div. I
10. Mary Estes - AK RUSH 91G - WEST HIGH - Received nominations from Senator Murkowski, Congressman Don Young and Senator Mark Begich for Air Force Academy Candidate for class of 2009  (will make the decision in March for playing for USAFA girls soccer team)  Read more...
11. Olivia Burnette - AK RUSH 91G - Dimond High School for Union University, Jackson, TN - NAIA
12. Abigail Chris - AK RUSH 91G - Service High School for Western Oregon University, OR - NCAA - Div. II

Congratulations to those signing Letters of Intent and to all who are playing College soccer, and to all who have enjoyed this wonderful sport, watching, coaching or playing!  Click here to download the full list.

(03.09.09)
5 Rush Players on National Watch List