February 4, 2012 BIG EASY Oduro’s brace helps fire to 3-1 win
NEW ORLEANS--- Two first-half goals from Dominic Oduro and a third from Orr Barouch propelled the Chicago Fire over Real C.D. España 3-1 in a preseason international friendly at Tad Gormley Stadium Saturday evening. In the first three preseason matches, Oduro has recorded three goals in 105 minutes of play.
February 4, 2012 SIX SIGNEES Illinois brings in new recruits
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois soccer head coach Janet Rayfield announced six members of the 2012 signing class. The newcomers to the Illini Soccer Family include Nicole Breece, Amy Feher, Anastasia Medellin, Taylore Peterson, Reagan Robishaw and Tailor Smith.
February 3, 2012 HIGH HOPES FOR IRISH Waldrum calls 2012 one of best signing classes
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Forward Anna Maria Gilbertson, defender Katie Naughton, forward-midfielder Cari Roccaro,midfielder-forward Mary Schwappach, forward Crystal Thomas, defender , Brittany Von Rueden, and midfielder Glory Williams, each made their official commitments to Notre Dame by submitting National Letters of Intent during the current signing period that began Feb. 1.
February 3, 2012 REDBIRD RECRUITS Illinois State adds six
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State 2012 recruiting class has a heavy Illinois flavor, with all six student-athletes coming from within the state. Joining Drew Roff’s squad are: Kayla Campbell (Morton, Ill/Morton HS); Ali Farkos (Flossmoor, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor HS); Lauren Koehl (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North HS); Rihanna Krutz (Des Plaines, Ill./Maine West HS); Abby Van Deventer (East Moline, Ill./United Township HS); Sara Zuercher (Pekin, Ill./Pekin Community HS)
February 2, 2012 WORLDLY CLASS DePaul recruits have international experience
DePaul's 2012 women's recruiting class features a number of players with international experience. Leading the way is midfielder-forward Brianna Ryce of Atlanta who plays on the U20 Trinidad & Tobago Women’s National Team and started for Trinidad & Tobago in the FIFA U17 World Cup in 2010.
Ryce was also all-area first team at Holy Spirit Preparatory School and currently plays on the United Football Academy club team.
NOTRE DAME, Ind.– Notre Dame has signed six players from five different states for its 2012 recruiting class, forward/midfielder Patrick Hodan (Brookfield, Wis.), midfielder Connor Klekota (Amherst, Ohio), midfielder/defender Danny Lojek (Orland Park, Ill.),midfielder Evan Panken (Edina, Minn.), midfielder/defender Michael Shipp (Lake Forest, Ill.) and goalkeeper Brian Talcott (Omaha, Neb.).
February 2, 2012 CANADA CALLING U.S. men to face northern rivals June 3
CHICAGO - The U.S. Men's National Team will make a rare visit to Canada when it renews the rivalry June 3 at BMO Field in Toronto. Kickoff for the USA's first match on Canadian soil since 1997 is set for 6 p.m. CT, and the match will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Network.
February 2, 2012 QUICK TURNAROUND After qualifying, U.S. women called back to camp
CHICAGO - The U.S. Women's National team, isn't getting much down time after qualifying for the 2012 Summer Olympics, as coach Pia Sundhage has called 28 players in for an week long camp ahead of a game against New Zealand on Feb. 11 at FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
February 1, 2012 COASTING IN FLORIDA Fire cruise to 3-0 win over college squad
AVE MARIA, Fla – The Chicago Fire used goals from Marco Pappa, Dominic Oduro and Orr Barouch to come away with a resounding 3-0 over Florida Gulf Coast University Wednesday night. With the victory, the Fire move to 1-0-1 in their 2012 preseason campaign.
February 1, 2012 SIX ACES Evansville announces recruiting class
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- University of Evansville has announced the signing of six recruits to National Letters of Intent. The class includes key contributors in the United States Soccer Development Academy. The newest Purple Aces include Ryan Coates (Springboro, Ohio), Vincent DiPrimio (Bloomington, Ind.), Faik Hajderovic (St. Louis, Mo.), William “Mack” Hasinger (Morton, Ill.), Nate Opperman (Olathe, Kan.) and Kyle Wilson (Evansville, Ind.).
January 31, 2012 VOTING BEGINS Meola, Reyna headline Hall of Fame ballot
CHICAGO - Ballots have been finalized for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2012, and voting will begin immediately for the Player, Veteran Player and Builder categories. Voting will continue through Feb. 17, and the election results will be announced shortly after.
January 30, 2012 DIFFICULT DECISION WPS hopes to be back in 2013, but nothing concrete
Women's Professional Soccer might have dealt itself a death blow on Monday, choosing to suspend operations for the 2012 season, although many involved in the league insist play will resume in 2013.
January 30, 2012 SUSPENDED Citing legal battle, WPS won't play in 2012
Women's Professional Soccer might have dealt itself a final blow on Monday in announcing that the league is suspending the 2012 season, largely due to a legal battle with Dan Borislow owner of the league's former magicJack team.
