FC Las Vegas, U18, U17, & U16 to play at UNLV tonight.

September 23rd, 2008

The U17 team will be playing at 5 PM with the U16 team & the U18 team playing at the conculsion of the first match. All games will be played on the UNLV Men’s training field.

There will be college coaches at both games to scout and recruit. The colleges that will be attending will be: UNLV, Washington State, Idaho State, Southern Utah University and Dixie State.

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For the first time, both UNLV soccer teams are ranked in the region in the same week.

September 23rd 2008

For the first time in UNLV school history, both of its soccer teams are ranked regionally in the same week, as the Rebel women's team is eighth in this week's NSCAA West Region, while the UNLV men's squad is 10th in the NSCAA Far West Region. Currently FC Las Vegas has 4 Alumni Playing for the Women's Team. Amanda Forrester, Anna Guida, Hailey Garrison, & Amanda Gilbert. Full Story

Nevada ODP Schedules are now out.

September 22nd 2008

The Nevada Olympic Development Program is getting underway October 5th, for more information on trainings and tryouts please go to the State ODP website, Girls, Boys

University of Lousiana-Monore's, Cashman, Receives Honor

September 15th, 2008

Samantha Cashman, FCLV 89's Alumni Member, was named to the Mafiaoza's/Belmont Women's Soccer Invitational All-Tournament Team. In the tournament Samantha started both games and played all 180 minutes for the Warhawks. Full Story

TCU's Cheryl Martin, Named Defensive Player of The Week

September 8th, 2008

Cheryl Martin, an alumni member from the FCLV 89s' was honored this week as the Defensive Player of the week by the Mountain West Conference. She anchored the back line for TCU who shut out both Arizona State and Northern Arizona this past weekend. TCU is currently Ranked 8th in the NSCAA weekly college rankings for the Central Region. Full Story

Please note that each week during the college soccer season the FCLV Alumni Page is updated with the latest articles featuring our former players.


FC Las Vegas Director of Youth, Alan Cox named assistant women's soccer coach at UNLV
August 8th, 2008
Alan Cox has been named assistant women's soccer coach at UNLV, while Jim Wain will serve as a volunteer assistant coach, head coach Katherine Mertz announced on Wednesday. Cox takes over for Brittany Oliviera, who left UNLV in the spring for other opportunities.

"I am very excited to have Alan and Jim on board," said Mertz. "They will bring with them excitement and a great knowledge of the game, and we're looking forward to them helping us with the team."

For full story go to click here.

2008 Vegas Cup Labor Day Jamboree
July 30th, 2008
FC Las Vegas invites you to submit an application for the 2008 Vegas Cup Labor Day Jamboree. The event will be held in Las Vegas, NV on Labor Day Weekend, August 30-September 1, 2008.

The 2008 Vegas Cup Labor Day Jamboree will consists of a U7-U10 Friendly Division and a U9-U14 Tournament Division. The Under 7-Under 10 Friendly Division offers younger teams an opportunity to play some games in a more relaxed, less competitive environment. No scores or records are kept for the Friendly Division. The Under 9-Under 14 Tournament Division is for those more competitive older teams wishing to play in a tournament format competition.

Alyssa Campagna Makes Regional Pool
July 11th, 2008
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Alyssa Campagna (FCLV 92' Mundial) has been selected as a member of the 2008-2009 Region IV Girls ODP 1992 Regional Pool. For more information visit the Region IV Girls ODP Page here.

FC Las Vegas Younger Players Needed

July 1st, 2008
FC LAS VEGAS teams are still looking for interested youth soccer players. The younger teams still looking for players are:
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Boys

FCLV Players Represent Nevada At Region IV ODP Camp

July 12th, 2008
Eleven FCLV players represent Nevada in the Olympic Development Program. The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program is for high-level players. This program identifies and develops youth players throughout the country to represent their state association, region and the United States in soccer competition.

They represent some of the best players not only in the state but also the Region and the Nation. They had the opportunity to train and play with the best players in one's age group and develop as a player. They also were exposed to college, regional and national team coaches.

Emily Murzinski (93 Mundial Girls), Dinah Kaufman (94 Mundial Girls) and Kilee Kircher (94 Mundial Girls) played with the Nevada 93 Team. Kaylynn Burgess (92 Mundial Girls), Courtney Beckwith (92 Mundial Girls) and Alyssa Campagna (92 Mundial Girls) played with the Nevada 92 Team. Hailey Hatherly (95 Mundial Girls) played with the Nevada 94 Team. Next week the 91 age group will hold an invite only camp and Alex Holland (92 Mundial Girls) was selected to come into camp for the Region. Ashley Beckwith (95 Mundial Girls) and Tessa Sanchez (95 Mundial Girls) will play with the Nevada 95 Team in 2 weeks.

Congratulations to all of the players that have and will represent Nevada and FCLV so well in some very tough competition.
For more information go to: www.regioniv.com/odp/girlscamp.htm
 

FC Las Vegas Teams Continue Training Over the Summer
July 1st, 2008

Many FC LAS VEGAS teams continue to train over the summer. Trainings are open to all players wishing to attend. Please take a look at the at the team training schedules if you wish to get some extra work in.

FCLV Summer GK Training
June 30th, 2008

FCLV will be offering U11 and above GK training during the summer on the below dates. All GK training will be at Spotted Leaf from 9:00am to 10:30am. There will be a $25 cost for the entire summer schedule, you can come to as many or as little as you want for a total of $25. Regular Season Club GK training will start in mid August.

Summer Schedule:
Tuesday July 8
Wednesday July 9
Thursday July 10
Tuesday July 15
Wednesday July 16
Thursday July 17
Tuesday July 22
Wednesday July 23
Thursday July 24
Tuesday August 5
Wednesday August 6
Thursday August 7

Please contact todd.abdalla@fclasvegas.com if you have any questions.

Regionals Kicks Off
June 16th, 2008

US Youth Socer Far West Regionals started today.  FCLV 92 (U16) girls and the FCLV 90 (U18) girls competed today.  The FCLV 89  (U19) team was unable to participate in the Regional event.  The seven day tournament involves 16 age groups, more than 8,000 players, coaches, administrators and families.  All games were played at the Waipi’o Peninsula Soccer Complex.  Regional Champions will advance to the USYS National Championship next onth in Arkansas.  Pictures and summary of the games are here. For more info visit the tournament web-site.


Goal by Kori Jeffries

FCLV U16 Mundial Team Competes in Colorado
May 30th, 2008

coloradoThe FCLV 92 Mundial team played in the Colorado Showcase May 22-26 in Denver, CO at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, home of the Colorado Rapids.  ODP State teams, State Cup Finalists and Regional Elite Division teams played 4 exhibition-only format games over the four days.  There were over 100 college coaches in attendance and it was  an excellent opportunity for all players to be seen by college coaches from all over the country and from all collegiate divisions.  The girls played well throughout the weekend individually showing well for the college scouts and  solidified their place as one of the best teams in the region.  For complete information on the tournament please go to www.coloradoshowcase.org.

FCLV Shows Well at Jammers Memorial Day Tournament, 1 Championship and 2 Finalists
May 30th, 2008

JammersCongratulations to the 96 Mundial Girls on their 2008 Jammers Memorial Day Tournament Championship. They have now won 4 tournament championships on the year. Their Memorial Day Championship came with wins over Heat 96 Orange, Heat 97 Orange and Neusport Gold.

2 other FCLV teams had successful weekends making it to the finals of the Jammers Memmorial Day Tournament. The 96 Copa Girls and the 95 Mundial girls both battled to second place finishes. The 96 Copa Girls played great soccer all weekend, coming up just short of the championship with their close game against Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club in the finals. The 95 Mundial Girls entered the championship game after a great comeback victory against Las Vegas Premier Black.


FCLV Captures 3 Nevada State Cup Championships

May 18, 2008

After the 92 Mundial Girls won the championship last weekend in Reno, the 89 Mundial Girls and 90 Mundial Girls both battled to Nevada State Championships this weekend. Along with 3 Nevada State Championships, FC Las Vegas also had 2 teams finish 3rd in the event, the 94 Mundial Girls and the 93 Mundial Girls.  Congratulations and best of luck to the teams travelling to Hawaii for the Regional Competition. State Cup Image

 

Riddle Named Gatorade Nevada Girls' Soccer Player Of The Year

May 15, 2008

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RISE selects Centennial High School standout as Gatorade Nevada Girls' Soccer Player of the Year

In its third decade of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, Gatorade joined with RISE Magazine to name senior goalkeeper JENNA RIDDLE (FCLV 90 Mundial Girls) of CENTENNIAL HIGH in Las Vegas as its 2007-08 Nevada Girls' Soccer Player of the Year.  (Click here for full story)

 

92 Mundial Girls Capture State Cup Championship

May 11, 2008

Congratulations to the 92 Mundial Girls on their 2008 Nevada State Cup Championship.  After a 13-0 win in the Semi-Finals against Carson Valley, the girls battled Neusport Green to a 1-0 victory.  The lone goal of the final match was scored by Bianca Norman.  Congrats and good luck at Regionals.

96 Mundial Girls Make It 4 In A Row With LV Premier Invitational Championship!

March 31, 2008

With their recent LV Premier Invitational Championship, the 96 Mundial Girls have now made it to the finals in their last 4 tournaments, taking home the championship in 3 of them.  The girls had 1 tie and 3 wins over all out of town teams, allowing only 2 goals and scoring an impressive 10 goals during the event.  Congrats on a great job ladies!

Schaefer Commits to Penn State

March 25, 2008

Congratulations to Ali Schaefer from the 90 Girls Team on her commitment to attend and play soccer for Penn State. Schaefer becomes the 11th player from the 90's to make a college commitment.  Best of luck Ali!

94 Mundial Girls Show Well at Nomads Coaches Showcase

March 18, 2008

The 94 Mundial Girls team competed in the prestigious Nomads Coaches Showcase this past weekend.  The team advanced to the quarterfinals with a win over Modesto Ajax United Elite from California and ties with Bangu Tsunami White from Minnesota and SC Del Sol White from Arizona.  The quarterfinal loss came against one of the top teams from Northern California, Juventus Victory.  Congrats on a good tournament ladies and coaches!

96 Mundial Girls Bring Home California Spring Cup Championship

March 10, 2008
Congratulations to the 96 Mundial girls on their California Spring Cup Championship.  The team went 4-0 on the weekend, scoring 12 goals and allowing 0.  The final win came against Downtown White by a score of 4-0.  The 96 Mundial Girls have now made it to the finals of their last three tournaments they've played in, taking the championship on two of those.  Keep up the good work ladies!

FCLV Teams Have Successful Weekend in Arizona, 97 Mundial Girl Take Championship

March 10 , 2008

Congratulations to the 97 Mundial Girls on their Championship at the Four Corners Cup hosted by the Arizona Rush.  The girls were undefeated on the weekend, with 3 wins and a tie.  They outscored their opponents 7-2. 

The 95 Mundial Girls and 93 Mundial Girls both made it to the Semi-Finals of the tournament.  The 95 Mundial girls lost a heartbreaker in pk's, while the 93 Mundial girls lost a close 1-0 battle.

Great job to all the teams that competed in the Four Corners Cup!

  

FCLV Players Receive High School Soccer Honors

February 28, 2008

Centennial goalkeeper Jenna Riddle (FCLV '90 Girls) recorded four shutouts in four postseason games to lead her team to the Southern Nevada girls soccer championship. For her efforts, Riddle was named the Northwest Division Player of the Year by league coaches.

Ali Schaefer (FCLV '90 Girls) of Southern Nevada runner-up Green Valley and Coronado's Amber Burgess shared the Southeast Division Player of the Year Award.

Centennial and Green Valley each placed four players on the All-Southern Nevada team.  Alayna Canada (FCLV '90 Girls), Riley Bassett (FCLV '90 Girls) and Amanda Gilbert (FCLV '90 Girls) joined Riddle on the All-Southern Nevada squad, and Schaefer, Kayla Varner, Nicole Williams and Anna Guida (FCLV '90 Girls)represented Green Valley.

Rounding out the squad were Gorman's Hobbs, Megan Wasiak, Courtney Marshall and Maddy Ocon (FCLV '90 Girls); Boyack, Justine Sullivan and Brittany Hofer of Spring Valley; Alyssa Romero (FCLV '92 Girls) of Sierra Vista; Lauren Dudley (FCLV '90 Girls), Brittany Sak and Nicole Poretto of Palo Verde; Stacey Brinkman (FCLV '90 Girls) and Erica Peeples of Arbor View; Jen Salls of Cimarron-Memorial; Revo, Lexa Green, Jahmela Muhammad and Yvette Cordero of Rancho; Kimmie Rader, Stephanie Avila (FCLV '90 Girls) and Danica Pickett of Las Vegas; Jamila Wimberly and Breanna Gianopoulos of Chaparral; Isamar Almeda-Leyva of Valley; Burgess, Veronica Subu and Skye Sizelove of Coronado; Shelbi Spooner and AnnMarie Rucci of Silverado; and Lacey Morrison of Basic.

  

FCLV College Signings: Stephanie Avila-

Belmont Abbey Women's Soccer Signs 12 For 2008 Season

February 25, 2008- story from www.abbeyathletics.com

Belmont Abbey College Head Women’s Soccer Coach Glad Bugariu has announced the signing of 12 players from nine different states for the 2008 season. Joining the Lady Crusaders next season will Alexa Hale (Lancaster, CA), Carly Kensinger (Alto Loma, CA), Nicole Voets (Chatsworth, CA), Rebecca Mateo (Cotati, CA), Nicole Chomskis (Guntersville, AL), Maura Carter (Cary, NC), Kasey Ludwig (Bound Brook, NJ), Erika Trivisonno (Homer, NY), Connie Axiotis (Arlington ,VA), Stephanie Avila (Las Vegas, NV), Elsie Hernandez (The Woodlands, TX), and Jessica Gonsewski (Hernderson, TN). (Full Story)

FCLV '90 Girls Capture Silver State Invitational Championship, '93's Make It To Semifinals

February 25, 2008

Congratulations to the '90 Girls for winning the 2008 Silver State Invitational.  The girls went undefeated in the tournament, beating Dosveedanya in the finals by a score of 2-0 to win the championship.

Congratulations to the '93 Girls for making it to the semi-finals!

  

7 FC Las Vegas Players Compete in the Southern Nevada Girls High School Championship Game

February 20, 2008

With a reschedule due to high winds last week, 7 FC Las Vegas players stepped on the field Tuesday night to compete for the Southern Nevada Girls High School Soccer Championship.  The game was played between the Sunrise Division Champions, Green Valley, and the Sunset Division Champions, Centennial.  Three FCLV players are on Green Valley's squad: Ali Schaefer, Anna Guida and Hailey Garrison.  Centennial has four FCLV players: Jenna Riddle, Mandy Gilbert, Alayna Canada and Riley Bassett.  All players are from our '90 Girls Team.

Centennial beat Green Valley 1-0 to take home the Southern Nevada Championship.  Jenna Riddle (FCLV 90's) posted her fourth postseason shutout of the year.  The lone goal came in the 26th minute when Riley Bassett (FCLV 90's) chipped a pass over Green Valley's defense to an attacking teammate.

Click here for Las Vegas Review Journal story

FCLV College Signings: Jenna Riddle-

University of Arizona Signs Seven Players

February 15, 2008- story from www.arizonaathletics.com

TUCSON, Ariz. – University of Arizona soccer coach Dan Tobias, who in his first five seasons has led the Wildcats to a Pacific-10 Conference Championship and a berth in the Sweet Sixteen, and his staff have signed seven players to National Letters of Intent for the 2008 season. 

The class includes two players each from Arizona, midfielder Jessica Culver and forward Brittany Cole, and California, forward Renae Cuellar and defender Brooke Harrison, and one each from Texas, goalkeeper Ashley Jett, Nevada, goalkeeper Jenna Riddle, and Colorado, defender Amy Steiner. (Full Story)

FCLV College Signings: Hailey Garrison, Anna Guida and Mandy Gilbert- Rebels Sign Nine For 2008

February 13, 2008- story from www.unlvrebels.cstv.com

LAS VEGAS - Nine players have signed national letters of intent to play women's soccer for UNLV starting in the fall of 2008, head coach Katherine Mertz announced on Wednesday. UNLV signed a total of three players from the Las Vegas area, four from California and one each from Colorado and Michigan.

Of the Las Vegas recruits, the first are a pair of teammates from Green Valley High School in Henderson, Nev. Hailey Garrison, a 5-3 midfielder, has started the past three seasons for the Gators, and is a two-time All-Southern Nevada First Team selection. She's also twice earned Best Team Player honors, as well as best defensive player for Green Valley her sophomore season. Garrison also has played for six years on the Southern Nevada ODP team and the past four years for the Rebels Select, two-time state champions.

The second player from Green Valley High to sign with the Rebels is Adrianna Guida. A 5-4 defender, Guida has started the past three seasons, and has earned all-state and all-city honors the past two years. She's also been named to the all-state academic team on both her first two seasons on the team as well. Along with Garrison, Guida helped Green Valley to two state championship runner-up finishes and two conference championships, and also was Garrison's teammate on the Southern Nevada ODP squad, from 2004-06.  (Full Story)

Mandy Gilbert from the '90 Girls team will be joining Garrison and Guida as she has just recently committed to attend and play for UNLV also.

  

FCLV College Signings:  Riley Bassett and Stacey Brinkman - Southern Utah Soccer Adds Eight for the 2008 Campaign

February 8, 2008- story from www.suutbirds.com

CEDAR CITY, Utah - Feb. 8 - Eight student-athletes have given their commitment to play for Southern Utah University women's soccer following signing day on Wednesday. The list includes five from the state of Utah, two from Nevada and one from Idaho.

“This is an exceptional class for SUU Soccer," head coach Brian Stock said of the class as a whole.  "They bring a diverse talent base to our team and are all tremendous athletes.  We will have some dangerous new weapons in the squad and have met the needs that opened up by graduation.

Southern Utah will have three additions to the midfield in Michelle Judd (Washington, Utah/Pine View HS), Riley Bassett (Las Vegas, Nev./Centennial HS) and Elyse Alexander (Riverton, Utah/Riverton HS).

Stacey Brinkman (Las Vegas, Nev./Arbor View HS) and Kendel Murray (Provo, Utah/Timpview HS) will bring versatility with experience in the midfield and attacking third.  (Full Story)
    

FCLV College Signings:  Lauren Dudley- New Ute: First Canadian?

February 7, 200- story from http://uofusoccer.blogspot.com/

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Lauren Dudley lives in Las Vegas, Nevada...her parents are from the Alberta province in Canada. She has trained in both the Canadian provincial program and the US ODP. According to our research and depending on how she views it...Lauren could be the first Canadian to play for the Utes...More importantly, regardless of where she is from, Lauren is an outstanding defender.

Lauren plays center back. And she has all the qualities in her game that a center back needs...she is tough on the ground, great in the air, a good communicator, composed, and good on the ball.

Lauren has played for the Rebels Soccer Club and was coached for several years by former Ute, Amanda Schmutz. She is also a terrific student and will be a great addition.

Welcome to Lauren and her family!

  

FCLV College Signings:  Madeline Ocon-

ULM Soccer Stockpiles Talent in 2008 Class – Adds Seven Club and Prep Standouts for Upcoming Season

February 6, 2008- story from www.ulmathletics.com

MONROE, La. --- The ULM women's soccer team and head coach Stacy Lamb announced Wednesday afternoon the addition of seven standout athletes from across the country to the program for the upcoming season. The class for the Warhawks includes some of the country's elite players from National Championship Club teams and prominent high school programs.

  

The Warhawks class includes forward Lindsey Tubbs, midfielders Kelly Browne, Elissa Fralicks and Emily LyBarger, and defenders Stacey Carmack, Madeline Ocon and Brittni Shriver. Between the seven student athletes, ULM brings in individuals who have combined for 10 state, regional or club championships during their prep careers.  (Full Story)

  

FCLV Players Continue To Make College Commitments, Gilbert To Join The UNLV Rebels

February 6, 2008

Mandy Mandy Gilbert from the '90 Girls team has committed to play soccer and attend school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  Mandy will join current teammates Anna Guida and Hailey Garrison who have also committed to UNLV.  With former club members Amanda Forrester and Kristen Shim, FCLV will now have 5 players at UNLV. Congratulations and best of luck Mandy!

   

96 Mundial Girls Bring Home Silver State Invitational Championship

January 28, 2008

Playing in their second championship game in back-to-back weekends, the 96 Mundial Girls (U12) captured the championship of the Silver State Invitational.  The girls went 4-0 on the weekend with preliminary wins coming against Banat Storm 96 White from Arizona, 96 Extreme White from Arizona and Las Vegas Premier 96 East.  Facing Longhorns 96 Orange in the final, the girls battled back from a 0-1 halftime deficit to win the game 2-1.  Congratulations girls!

95 Mundial Boys Advance to Championship Game of Silver State Invitational

January 28, 2008

Congratulations to the 95 Mundial Boys (U13) for their second place finish in the Silver State Invitational.  The boys had a great weekend with preliminary wins against MSC United and Arizona Rush 95 Swoosh, both from Arizona.  The championship game was a heartbreaker, hitting the cossbar in the first minute of the game and creating several very good scoring opportunities in the final minutes of play, the boys lost to Oceanside Breakers from California.  Congratulations boys on a great tournament!

98 Mundial Boys and 96 Mundial Girls Battle to Finals of 2008 Vegas Cup January 22, 2008

Congratulations to the 98 Mundial Boys (U10) and the 96 Mundial Girls (U12) for their second place finishes in the 2008 Vegas Cup. 

The 98 Mundial Boys went 3-1 in bracket play and lost in the finals to West Coast United.  Their wins came against Neusport 98 Gold, Vegas Vengeance and Scorpions.

The 96 Mundial Girls went 2-0-1 in bracket play, drawing with DLVSC and beating Celtic Storm and  Irvine Strikers.  They then beat Utah Avalanche in pk's in the semi finals, eventually losing to LV Premier in the finals. 

Congrats to both teams on a great weekend!

   

Dudley Invited to ODP U17/U19 Girls Inter-Regional Camp

January 3, 2008

Lauren Dudley from the '90 Girls Team has been invited to join the Region IV Olympic Development Program Team for the 2008 US Youth Soccer ODP Girls U17/U19 Camp Ventura, California.  The event will take place at Ventura College from January 2 - January 5 and will match the regions against each other for 3 games.  For results on the matches click here.