U18 MNT Portugal Trip - Match 3 Results

The U18 MNT 's third and final match of the Lisbon International Tournament ended in a 1-0 loss to Portugal.

The U18 MNT finished with a 1-1-1 record for the tournament.

Check out the following link for additional details:
http://ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14614529.html


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U18 MNT Portugal Trip - Match 2 Results

Two down, 1 to go...

The U18 MNT 's second match of the Lisbon International Tournament ended in a 0-0 tie with Germany.

Check out the following link for additional match details:
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14549003.html

After a well deserved day of rest, the U18 MNT will conclude the trip with it's match against Portugal (May 30th).


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Lamar Hunt US Open Cup - PDL Qualifiers

Congratulations to the following K-Dorm Alum, who along with their teammates, have qualified for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup - PDL:

Eder Arreola ('91 - UCLA) - Orange County Blue Star
Ryan Gracia ('90 - George Mason) - Chicago Fire PDL
David Meves ('90 - Akron) - Chicago Fire PDL

1st round matches kickoff on June 9th followed by 2nd round matches scheduled to take place on June 16th.

Check out the following link for additional details on the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup:
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14548992.html


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U18 MNT Portugal Trip - Match 1 Results

One down, 2 to go...

The U18 MNT secured a victory today in their 1st match of the Lisbon International Tournament with a 1-0 victory over Finland.

The winning goal was scored by K-Dorm Alum Gale Agbossoumonde (D - '90).

Check out the following link for additional details:
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14548993.html

Next up will be Germany (May 28th), followed by Portugal (May 30th).

Congratulations Guys!


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Condolences...Ms. Barbara Iannarelli's Family

Ms. Barbara Iannarelli

Founder and Director of Edison Academic Center - Bradenton, FL has passed away after a lenghthy illness.

Ms. Barbara, as she was known to K-Dorm Alum, partnered with US Soccer to develop the high school curriculm for many of it's U17 MNT Residency participants, allowing them to obtain their high school diploma, despite the enormous travel demands, while in Residency.

She was a dedicated educator and caring person who was always supportive of her students.

Memorial services are scheduled for Thursday May 28, 2009 at 9:30am - Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church - 2850 75th Street West - Bradenton. FL

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bradenton/obituary.aspx?n=barbara-iannarellialbright&pid=127712524

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U20 MNT Training Camp - Sarasota, FL - Update!

Two of our K-Dorm Alum have been excused from the upcoming U20 MNT Camp:

Josh Lambo (GK '90) - FC Dallas
Brek Shea (M '90) - FC Dallas

Both will remain with FC Dallas during the camp.

Check out the following link for complete details:
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14352403.html


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Summer Plans...Update!

With the summer approaching, many college soccer players are making plans to stay fit by training and playing with MLS academies, PDL teams or elite clubs.

Here are the plans for some more of our K-Dorm Alum:

Eder Arreola ('91 - UCLA) - Orange County Blue Star PDL
Danny Barrera ('90 - UCSB) - Ventura County Fusion PDL
Mykell Bates ('90 - Santa Clara) - Seattle Wolves PDL
Ryan Gracia ('90 - George Mason) - Chicago Fire PDL
Christian Ibeagha ('90 - Duke) - Cary Clarets PDL
Brendan King ('90 - Notre Dame) - Kalamazoo Outrage PDL
David Meves ('90 - Akron) - Chicago Fire PDL
Nick Millington ('91 - Wake Forest) - Cary Clarets PDL
Aubrey Perry (91 - USF) - Brandon Flames U23
Billy Schuler ('90 - UNC) - Cary Clarets PDL
Israel Sesay ('90 - LA Galaxy) - Hollywood Hitmen PDL
Kirk Urso ('90 - UNC) - Carolina Dynamo PDL
Danny Wenzel ('90 - Wake Forest) - Carolina Dynamo PDL
Sheanon Williams ('90 - Unattached) - Carolina Dynamo PDL
Brandon Zimmerman ('90 - Santa Clara) - Seattle Wovles PDL


Stay tuned for more updates.


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U20 MNT Training Camp - Sarasota, FL

US Soccer has announced the next U20 MNT Training Camp to be held May 23-28 in Sarasota, FL during the Development Academy's Spring Showcase.

The following K-Dorm Alum have been invited to participate:

Danny Cruz (M '90) - Houston Dynamo
Faud Ibrahim (M '91) - Toronto FC
Jared Jeffrey (M '90) - Club Brugge (Belgium)
Josh Lambo (GK '90) - FC Dallas
Brek Shea (M '90) - FC Dallas
Sheanon Williams (D '90) - Unattached

Check out the following link for additional details:
http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14352389.html

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It's Official...U18 MNT headed to Portugal

The U18 MNT is headed to Portugal to participate in the Lisbon International Tournament. The trip will begin on May 22.

K-Dorm Alum that have secured spots on the roster include the following:

GOALKEEPER
Zac MacMath (St. Petersburg, Fla.; Maryland)

DEFENDERS
Gale Agbossoumonde (Syracuse, N.Y.; IMG Academy) - UCLA Commit/Unattached
Greg Garza (Grapevine, Texas;Sporting, SAD - Portugal)
Kofi Sarkodie (Huber Heights, Ohio; Akron)
Zarek Valentin (Lancaster, Pa.; PA Classics) - Akron Commit

MIDFIELDERS
Jose Altamirano (San Diego, Calif. Del Mar Sharks) - San Diego State Commit
Amobi Okugo (Sacramento, Calif.; San Juan Lightning Crew) - UCLA Commit
Nick Millington (Raleigh, N.C.; Wake Forest)

Please see http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_14352384.html for additional details.


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Summer Plans - The Seattle Wolves FC - PDL

K-Dorm Alum and Santa Clara University teammates Mykell Bates (D -'90) and Brandon Zimmerman (M -'90) have secured summer roster spots with The Seattle Wolves FC - PDL. Both were members of the US U17 MNT 2007 World Cup Team.

With the summer approaching, many college soccer players are making plans to stay fit by training and playing with MLS academies, PDL teams or elite clubs.

Additionally overseas training opportunities and national team camps/tournaments may also be on the horizon.

Stay tuned for further updates.


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Upcoming U18 MNT Portugal Trip - Update

The following K-Dorm Alum are rumored to have received invitations to the next U18 MNT trip in Portugal later on this month:

GOALKEEPER
Zac MacMath (St. Petersburg, Fla.; Maryland)

DEFENDERS
Gale Agbossoumonde (Syracuse, N.Y.; IMG Academy) - UCLA Commit
Greg Garza (Grapevine, Texas;Sporting, SAD - Portugal)
Kofi Sarkodie (Huber Heights, Ohio; Akron)
Zarek Valentin (Lancaster, Pa.; PA Classics) - Akron Commit

MIDFIELDERS
Amobi Okugo (Sacramento, Calif.; San Juan Lightning Crew) - UCLA Commit
Nick Millington (Raleigh, N.C.; Wake Forest)

Stay tuned!

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Rumor Has it...U18 MNT Portugal Trip

Rumor has it that fresh off of the recent U18 MNT Camp in California, the team is headed to Portugal to participate in a tournanment the end of the month.

Although overshadowed by the U17 MNT WCQ in Mexico, there was coverage of the U18 MNT CA Camp - check out http://topdrawersoccer.com/.

Stay tuned for more details.

Additionally TDS has an article on K-Dorm Alum - Greg Garza ('91-M) now playing professionally with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal :

http://topdrawersoccer.com/component/option,com_topdrawer/Itemid,260/nid,8283/



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