FUEL Soccer 2016 November

NOVEMBER 2016 EDITION | VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 19

OFFICIAL US YOUTH SOCCER MAGAZINE

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HORAN

TWO RISING AMERICAN STARS FOLLOW

the path to glory

ethan

HORVATH

Horan, Horvath Take Similar Routes -- US Youth Soccer To Europe To National Team THEN AND NOW: NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS P. 16

ALL-IVY FIRST TEAM SELECTION MATT DANILACK OF DARTMOUTH P. 40

DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW U-20 NATIONAL TEAM STAR PARKER ROBERTS P. 43

THE IMPORTANCE OF INDOOR AND FUTSAL P. 46

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Kids don’t need over-organization to enjoy the benefits of soccer. Encourage your club to rent out a local indoor facility this winter for kids to play some pick-up games.

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INTRO VIDEO

US YOUTH SOCCER FUEL FOR NOVEMBER

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CONTENT

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PLAYER OF THE MONTH

P. 6

FACES OF US YOUTH SOCCER

P. 8

PICS FROM THE PITCH

P. 16

APP ATTACK

P. 32

INDOOR SOCCER

P.46

U-20 WNT

P.51

NEW PRODUCTS

P. 54

QUICK MEALS

P. 56

DINNER TIME

P. 57

NUTRITION

P. 58

SOCCER 101

P. 65

FUN PAGES

P. 66

FUN PAGES: ANSWER KEY

P. 69

CREDITS

P. 70

FACES OF the game P. 36 PLAYER FAVORITES P. 10 Q&A WITH COACH p. 48 ARE YOU READY P. 59

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

US YOUTH SOCCER

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EXPLAINED

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S Youth Soccer is the largest youth sports organization in the U.S. and consists of over 3 million youth players ages Under-5 to 19. The organization is the largest member of the U.S. Soccer Federation and is comprised of 55 State Associations that provide structure and support within these state boundaries. In short, US Youth Soccer is all about fostering the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America’s youth through soccer at all levels of age and competition. Our job is also to make it fun, and instill in young players a lifelong passion for the sport. US Youth Soccer offers great programs for players!

Learn more at USYouthSoccer.org

Where Do I Fit In?

Teams

Kohl’s US Youth Soccer American Cup provides recreational players an opportunity to experience a high-quality statewide tournament in a fun, family-like atmosphere. It fosters stimulation and excitement about soccer in an effort to increase the recreational players’ interest and love for the game.

US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a competitive experience to teams from the state to regional to national level. The Presidents Cup gives players an additional opportunity to compete against teams from across the country at a high level for the joy and the challenge of the game.

US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program was formed in 1977 to identify players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition. US Youth Soccer ODP is all about high-level training to enhance development of players and coaches.

Soccer Across America is designed to introduce the sport of soccer to communities not yet served by existing clubs and leagues. Focused on making soccer available to lower-income children in underserved communities, Soccer Across America provides soccer training and administrative guidance.

US Youth Soccer National Championship Series consists of the annual State, Regional and National Championships. Teams earn their way through the Series based on success. More than 10,000 teams compete each year, ultimately seeking the eye of college coaches and to hoist the National Championship trophy at the end of July.

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to those with mental or physical disability.

US Youth Soccer National League is an extension of the highly successful US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues (US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional League, Midwest Regional League, Southern Regional Premier League and Far West Regional League) to play for the league title and earn a ticket to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

Youth Soccer Month The National Youth Soccer Month campaign celebrated its 14th year of educating the public about the joys, rewards and benefits of playing youth soccer, and offered a variety of resources to learn more about youth soccer and get involved.

Leagues

Associations/ Clubs

US Youth Soccer

US Soccer

FIFA

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ach month, we will recognize one male and one female player as the US Youth Soccer Player of the Month, whose accomplishments on and off the field stick out among the rest. The players who are selected will represent a balance of athletic achievement, sportsmanship and citizenship.

++HANNAH

++ZACK

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Merriam, Kansas

Makayla is a selfless player who competes for both her club team and high school junior varsity squad.

She plays wherever her club team needs her, and despite not being a trained goalkeeper, she has stepped up to be the main keeper for her team. A well-rounded player, she enjoys distributing the ball from the midfield and knows an assist is as valuable as a goal. Makayla is also a youth soccer referee and a straight-A student as an eighth-grader. She belongs to Green Club, Beta Club and volunteers with various organizations. She also recently participated as a buddy at her club’s US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Festivall. Makayla continues to work hard, both on and off the field, and has a passion for helping others.

Zack is a hard worker on and off the field.

He has a passion for reading and giving to kids who may not have the same opportunities he has been afforded. This year, he has found an organization to which he can donate books, clothes, furniture and other needed items to those less fortunate. Academically, he was selected for the gifted program at the age of 6 and has scored above average in standardized testing. Zack has played soccer since he was 3 and was selected for US Youth Soccer ODP in Kansas at 9. He is a top striker for his club team with the ability to play any position. Zack displays leadership to go along with an outstanding balance of academics, athletics and service to his community.

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A SNAPSHOT OF PLAYERS WHO PERSONIFY US YOUTH SOCCER

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Dimitriy Kholostov

Jules Puca

Greg Adams

Samantha Glatczak

Molly Smith

Club

Pagosa SC

Cedar Stars

Fort Wayne SC

Elm Grove SC

Tennessee United SC

State

Colorado

New York

Indiana

Wisconsin

Tennessee

Grade in 2016-17

Seventh

Third

11th

Sixth

Seventh

Position(s)

Defense

Forward

Forward

Midfield

Forward

Favorite Class

Math

Science

Chemistry

Math

Reading

Favorite Movie

Night at the Museum

Enchanted

United

Space Jam

Ruby Bridges

Favorite TV Show

Wild Kratts

The Goldbergs

Doctor Who

Survivor

Hannah Montana

Favorite Exercise

Dribbling

Running

Juggling

Agility Ladders

Fast Feet

Least Favorite Exercise

Stretching

Suicides

N/A

Suicides

N/A

Favorite Healthy Food

Salad

Grapes

Grapes

Honeydew Melon

Fresh Fruit

Least Favorite Healthy Food

Beans

Peas

Asparagus

Carrots

Cooked Peppers

Music You Train To Role Model

Anything

Meghan Trainor

Selena Gomez

X Ambassadors

Pink

Dad

Alex Morgan

Eddie Palmer

Abby Wambach

Mia Hamm

Future Aspirations

USMNT

World Cup Player

Pro Soccer

College Scholarship

Coach Soccer

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Brendan Reiff

Addison Tingle

Ava Karnbach

Hunter Hasler

Anna Gregor

Club

Friday Harbor FC

PISA

Three Village

FC Dallas

MUSC

State

Washington

North Carolina

New York

Texas

West Virginia

Fourth

Seventh

Third

12th

Seventh

Forward

Midfield

Forward

Midfield

Midfield

Favorite Class

Math

Math

Math

Money Matters

Math

Favorite Movie

Harry Potter

South Park

Frozen

Billy Madison

Grown-Ups

Favorite TV Show

Myth Busters

America's Got Talent

Teen Titans Go

Stranger Things

Dance Moms

Favorite Exercise

High Knee Running

Speed Ladder

Practicing Soccer

Scrimmage

Sit-Ups

Least Favorite Exercise

Push-Ups

N/A

Running

Running

Suicides

Favorite Healthy Food

Peas

Pasta

Watermelon

Bananas

Peaches

Brussel Sprouts

Sweet Potatoes

Tacos

All

Peas

Grade in 2016-17 Position(s)

Least Favorite Healthy Food Music You Train To Role Model

Flo-Rida

Skrillex

Meghan Trainor

Rap

Drake

Cristiano Ronaldo

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Mom and Dad

Dad

Tobin Heath

Future Aspirations

Play Pro Soccer

Play in Europe

Anesthesiologist

Law School

Physical Therapist

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Linnea Lawson

TJ Kahoalii

Ariela Grady

Angel Gomez

Sammi Adams

Club

Bennington SC

FC Boston Bolts

Palm Beach Gardens

Addison United

Croatian Eagles

State

Nebraska

Massachusetts

Florida

Illinois

Wisconsin

Fifth

Fifth

Fourth

Eighth

Fourth

Goalkeeper

Midfield

Goalkeeper

All

Forward

Favorite Class

Art and Writing

Gym

Math

Math

Writing

Favorite Movie

Zootopia

The Sandlot

The Jetsons

Goal

High School Musical

Favorite TV Show SpongeBob SquarePants

SportsCenter

SpongeBob SquarePants

Friends

Henry Danger

Favorite Exercise

Passing

Cover Skills

Rondo

Footwork

Scrimmage

Least Favorite Exercise

Burpees

Push-Ups

Jogging

Conditioning

Running Laps

Favorite Healthy Food

Carrots

Carrots

Apples

Apples

Broccoli

Least Favorite Healthy Food

Asparagus

Tomatoes

Broccoli

Broccoli

Candy

Music You Train To Role Model

Taylor Swift

AC/DC

Queen

Anything

Anything

Hope Solo

Lionel Messi

Hope Solo

Lionel Messi

Alex Morgan

Future Aspirations

Pro Soccer Player

USMNT

Veterinarian

Pro Soccer Player

Teacher

Grade in 2016-17 Position(s)

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Steve Birnbaum

UNIVERSITY OF TULSA

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Birnbaum started playing club soccer with the Irvine Strikers (CA-S) when he was around 9 years old. He remained with the Strikers until he was 16 when he switched to the Pateadores (CA-S). The D.C. United defender made his USMNT debut Jan. 28, 2015 and scored his first USMNT goal on Jan. 31, 2016.

“Club soccer helped prepare me going into Cal because I was used to playing at a high level of soccer,” he said. “Getting to travel with your club team gives you a head start on a lot of things going into college. We had good coaches who created a professional environment before I even went to college.”

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Rachel Thun

Thun played US Youth Soccer with Oklahoma Futbol Club (OK). She led her team to four US Youth Soccer Oklahoma State Cup titles and a 2013 US Youth Soccer Region III Championship.

“My favorite player is Carli Lloyd. She has worked extremely hard to be in the leadership position that she currently holds. Mental toughness has played a vital role in elevating her level of play and seeing that has inspired me to work hard in improving that area of my game.”

++FAVORITE QUALITY IN A TEAMMATE Foster Langsdorf STANFORD

Langsdorf played US Youth Soccer with Eastside United FC (WA). In 2011, he was a member of the US Youth Soccer ODP NCAA Interregional Region IV squad. He was a 2015 All-Pac 12 Second Team selection.

“My favorite quality in a teammate is someone who is consistent with their character. That is a person who leads by example, you know is going to work hard every single day, do the right things on and off the field and gives energy to everyone.”

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++FAVORITE PREGAME RITUAL Jessica Bollinger

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OMAHA

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Bollinger played US Youth Soccer for the Tulsa Soccer Club Hurricane. As a junior midfielder with Omaha this fall, she has started all 19 of the team’s games and ranks second on the team in minutes played. She has two assists and five shots on goal. As a sophomore last fall, she earned Summit League Academic Honor Roll and Summit League Distinguished Scholar. She appeared in all 18 games and made 10 starts. As a freshman in 2014, she appeared in 12 games including one start.

As a high-schooler at Booker T. Washington in Tulsa, she earned all-district (5A) allmetro honors.

“My favorite pre-game ritual is to go out for the Traditional Breakfast at First Watch with my teammates.”

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+FAVORITE + PREGAME MEAL

Cody Niedermeier

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Niedermeier began his club play with the Olney Rangers (MD) before moving to D.C. United. The redshirt senior goalkeeper earned the starting role at Maryland in 2015 and earned Big Ten Championship Most Valuable Player after lifting the Terps to their fourth straight title.

As a senior this fall, he led Maryland to an undefeated regular season (14-0-2) and the No. 1 ranking entering the NCAA College Cup. “I eat grilled chicken and pasta before every game.”

++FAVORITE THING ABOUT SOCCER Carly Black

WEST VIRGINIA Black played US Youth Soccer for the PDA Charge (NJ).

She was a five-time US Youth Soccer New Jersey State Cup champion (2007-11).

“Passion for your sport and team creates an enthusiastic environment that makes perfecting your game plan, working on your skills and practicing with your teammates more rewarding and enjoyable. I love working with teammates that love the sport as much as I do and are willing to do anything possible to make the team successful.”

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++FAVORITE OFF-DAY ACTIVITY Nils Leifhelm

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Leifhelm is a native of Munster, Germany. As a junior goalkeeper for URI this fall, he started 15 of 16 games and maintained a 1.40 GAA. “When the weather is nice, my favorite thing to do is to go to the beach. A lot of us live off-campus as upperclassmen and I just moved into a house that is a fiveminute walk to the beach. Being from Germany, this is especially nice because back home the closest beach is at least five hours away. It’s a lot colder there.

We’re also lucky because our campus is only an hour away from Gillette Stadium, so sometimes we’re able to catch MLS or international games.”

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Alexis de Groot ELON UNIVERSITY

Alexis de Groot played US Youth Soccer with the Concord Fire South Elite (GA). Her team won the 2012 US Youth Soccer Region III Championship and also finished fourth in the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships.

As a junior at Elon this fall, she appeared in all 19 games, including 12 starts. She finished the season with a goal and an assist on 13 shots.

“My favorite stop in the weight room is any ab exercise since there are so many ways to strengthen your core.”

++FAVORITE POST-GAME RITUAL Raj Kahlon PITT

Kahlon is a native of Oakville, Ontario. The junior midfielder appeared in 16 games for Pitt this fall and scored one goal on 10 shots. Over his three-year career at Pitt, Kahlon has appeared in 49 games and ranks fourth in program history in single-game points (5).

“Postgame, I will ice bath, use the NormaTec – which massages my legs – and do any extra stretching I may need to help my body recover. I also try to spend some time with family and friends that came out to support.”

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Alejandro Bedoya playing US Youth Soccer with Weston SC (FL) in 2004. He now plays with the USMNT. US Youth Soccer/Getty Images

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Christen Press playing US Youth Soccer with Slammers FC (CA-S) in 2007. She now plays for the USWNT. US Youth Soccer/Getty Images

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Jordan Morris playing US Youth Soccer with Eastside FC 94 Red (WA) in 2011. He now plays for the USMNT. US Youth Soccer/Getty Images

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Morgan Brian playing US Youth Soccer with the Ponte Vedra Storm (FL) in 2009. She now plays for the USWNT. US Youth Soccer/Getty Images

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Tobin Heath playing US Youth Soccer with the PDA Wildcats (NJ) in 2005. She now plays for the USWNT. US Youth Soccer/Getty Images

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ETHAN HORVATH The Keeper of the Future

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than Horvath stepped onto the pitch for the first time with the U.S. Men’s National Team in an unusual place – Cuba. The 21-year-old keeper earned his first start with the senior team on Oct. 7 and kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 victory over Cuba.

U.S. National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann called Horvath one of his “biggest hopes for the future” at keeper.

Horvath signed his first professional contract in 2013 with Molde FK (Norwegian Tippeligaen club) and has been the club’s starting goalie since July of 2015.

He recently signed a contract extension that will keep him with Molde through 2018.

Horvath played US Youth Soccer and has experience competing in both US Youth Soccer ODP and the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

You recently earned your first cap in an impressive shutout win over Cuba. What was the whole experience like?

“It was amazing getting my first cap. I’m happy that I did everything to the best of my ability, and I think I can leave this trip with my head held high. I got positive feedback from the players and coaching staff, which was great to hear.”

What will you remember from the trip?

“Well, first we had to avoid the hurricane, so our travel plans changed. It was such a different experience than what we are used to. We only got five hours of WiFi in the hotel so we had to use our Wi-Fi wisely. The food was different.”

Your dad (Peter) was a striker for the Colorado Avalanche professional indoor soccer league team. What did he think of your choice as a keeper?

“That’s just how my family works. My dad was a striker. My dad’s brother was a defender and my cousins were defenders and midfielders. Someone had to be a goalkeeper, so I guess it was me.”

Is your dad still your favorite coach?

“Of course. We always text each other after my games. He understands the game really well and really helps with me with professional advice more than goaltending advice.”

You had a very positive experience playing US Youth Soccer. Is it something you would recommend to younger players?

“Definitely, especially if you are serious about playing soccer.”

What has it been like playing for Molde FK in Norway?

“To play professional soccer in Europe is amazing. It’s such a great learning experience.”

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Horvath has represented United States youth teams at every level since U-14. He was named to the U.S. U-20 squad for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, although his club did not release him. He was the U.S. U-23 starting goalkeeper for the 2016 CONCACAF– CONMEBOL Olympic qualifying playoff against Colombia.

The 6-foot-4 Horvath is the starting goalkeeper for Molde in Norway’s Tippeligaen. He has experience in the Europa League and the Champions League. He signed his first professional contract in 2013 with Molde and made his debut in May of 2015. He became the team’s starting goalie less than two months later and is signed through 2018.

Horvath was on this summer’s Copa America Centenario roster for the U.S. Men’s National Team. “To be a part of such a big tournament was an amazing experience,” he said. “To see teams like Colombia and Argentina play was truly amazing. To see players come from all over the world and handle everything in such a professional way, was a great experience.”

At 21 years, 120 days, Horvath became the second-youngest goalkeeper to debut for the Men’s National Team since 1994, with only Bill Hamid beating him by 63 days. He’s also the sixth-youngest goalkeeper to debut for the U.S. since 1988. Horvath’s initial appearance for the USMNT came after taking part in the last two U.S. camps, Copa America

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While Cuba isn’t considered a major player on the world soccer stage, Horvath flashed plenty of positive signs during his time in net for the U.S. squad in October. He recorded three saves.

The highlight of the day came in the first half when he dove to block a one-timer off the foot of Cuban forward Aricheel Hernandez.

Developing young keepers appears to be a priority for USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann. The veterans at the top of the depth chart are Brad Guzan and Tim Howard with Nick Rimando in the mix.

But Klinsmann seems eager to find some young depth. Horvath is certainly on that short list along with David Bingham, William Yarbrough and Bill Hamid.

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Horvath began playing club soccer with the DC Blast, which is a developmental team for younger players run by Real Colorado, at around the age of 5. He then joined the competitive Real Colorado Club when he was around 10 years old and was named a US Youth Soccer Colorado State Cup Finalist MVP in 2009.

“My dad was the coach of our youth team growing up until I reached the age where I could play for the Real competitive team,” he said. “That’s a point in your life where friends tend to take different paths, but I was lucky enough to have many of my friends on the team. It was great playing competitive soccer and traveling with my friends.”

Horvath’s younger club teams lost in a couple of US Youth Soccer State Cup Championships.

“I was training a lot with the older players on the academy teams and that was a great experience for me,” he said.

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His first national team camp came at the age of 14.

“I was very nervous at the time because it was something I’d never done before,” he said. “I remember the first camp was in Boston, so I was far from home and didn’t know anyone.”

His first international game was against host Argentina when he was only 15. The teams played to a scoreless draw.

Horvath started playing in Norway at the age of 18 and his first USMNT appearance was last month at the age of 21.

“Once you make that first save or touch the ball it kind of relaxes you a bit,” he said. “It really helps ease your way into the game and gets you to settle the nerves. But it’s OK to be a little nervous. It’s how you get better and hopefully makes you stronger.”

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indsey Horan skipped college and went right from high school into the history books. The 22-yearold Golden, Colo., native is the first female player in U.S. soccer history to sign a professional contract out of high school.

Horan enjoyed a successful US Youth Soccer career, which included a trip to the US Youth Soccer National Championships in 2010. Soon after graduation in July of 2012, Horan traveled to Europe to play for Paris Saint-Germain.

She finished her U-20 WNT career as one of the all-time leading scorers with 24 goals in 26 caps. Horan made her USWNT debut at the Algarve Cup in March of 2013. After ending her contract with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of 2015, Horan was allocated to the Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL for the 2016 season.

What did you like about soccer compared to other sports?

“I played softball, basketball and ran track. My mom really wanted me to play soccer, and I wouldn’t play unless she was my coach, which she did. And once I started playing (around the age of 5), I fell in love with it.”

When did you really start getting serious about soccer?

“Probably around the age of 11 or 12. That’s when I joined the Colorado Rush and when I started to get really passionate about the game.”

What was your experience like playing for Paris Saint-Germain at such a young age?

“Playing with the caliber of players we had on our team was amazing. It was such an advanced level of play for me that it was difficult at the beginning, especially in a new city and a different culture than

I was used to. But all the players helped me make adjustments.”

Does it ever get old putting on that USA jersey?

“It’s the most amazing feeling.

No one should ever take it for granted because it’s such a special thing, and we all work really hard to have that opportunity.”

As a member of the recent U.S. Olympic team, what do you take from that experience?

“It was a huge experience for me to play on such a big stage. It’s the Olympics and it’s so much bigger than soccer and being a part of that was a positive experience.”

And where do you go from here?

“Moving forward, I can take that experience and use it as motivation to get better individually and as a team. We can turn our attention on the next World Cup in two years.”

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Horan committed to play for University of North Carolina in 2012 but instead opted to bypass college and sign professionally for PSG in France. “It was one of the most difficult decisions in my life,” she said. “But I had to look at it as what was best for me to help me accomplish my goals.”

After playing 3 ½ years in France, Horan ended her contract with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of 2015, scoring a goal in her final game. She left Europe to play professionally in the U.S., where she was allocated to the Portland Thorns FC in the NWSL for the 2016 season. She appeared in 58 Division 1 Féminine matches and scored 46 goals.

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Horan saw action in 10 Champions League matches, scored three goals and was part of seven French Cup contests, recording four goals.

She tallied 20 goals in all competitions during the 2013-2014 season and scored 17 in 20 games during the 20122013 season. She helped PSG qualify for the 2014-15 UEFA Champions League after finishing second in the French Féminine Division I. Horan, who has nearly 30 international caps for USWNT, earned her first cap in a 5-0 win over China at the 2013 Algarve Cup. Her first international goal was on Dec. 10 of 2013 against Trinidad and Tobago. She appeared in four matches, including three starts, and had a goal and three assists in 2015.

In 2014, Horan scored three goals and added an assist at the CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship before being recalled

by Paris Saint-German. At the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Horan had three goals in four matches tohelp the U.S. advance to the quarterfinals.

In the group stage, Horan scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win against Brazil.

Horan had an incredible career with the U-20 WNT. She finished as one of the all-time leading scorers at that level with 24 goals in 26 caps and was a key player on the 2014 Under-20 Women’s World Cup team. She started all four games for the USA, and was the team’s leading scorer with three goals and one assist.

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Horan’s road to success traveled through years of playing with US Youth Soccer clubs. The talented forward played U-5 through U-10 for the TMSA Great White Sharks and then played from U-11 through U-12 with the Colorado Edge.

Horan then moved up to the Colorado Rush where she played U-13 through U-18.

“Rush was pretty much everything to me,” she said. “They gave me so many great training opportunities and outstanding coaches who gave up their time for individual training and provided whatever I needed – including training with older girls and even the boys.”

“Everything I did with (US Youth Soccer) helped in my development. Some of the coaches I had there are some of the best coaches I have ever had in my life.”

Horan’s Colorado Rush won the US Youth Soccer Colorado State Cup each season from 2006 to 2010. She was named MVP of the State Cup in both 2009 and 2010.

The team won a US Youth Soccer Regional Championship in 2010 and took third place in the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

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oran made an interesting choice when it came to playing high school soccer. She attended Golden High but felt her time would be better served playing against tougher completion. And that meant playing against boys.

She decided to train with the U-15/16 Colorado Rush boys team and U-17 Nike boys team rather than play high school girls soccer. It was all about getting better and chasing that ultimate dream.

“I tried out for the high school team and made the varsity team as a freshman, but then decided that it would be better for me to train with the boys,” she said. “Playing with boys is the best thing a girl can do to get better. Boys are quicker, stronger and faster. It really helps your game develop playing the game at that speed. I knew it would be a little uncomfortable for me at times, but I thought taking me out of my comfort level was only going to help me in the future.”

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s a sophomore at Dartmouth last season, Matt Danilack was named to the All-Ivy First Team after starting in 17 of 19 games played. Danilack was All-Ivy League Honorable Mention his freshman season in which he played in 18 games and made 15 starts. He finished third on the team in points (nine), second in goals (three) and tied for sixth in assists (three).

Before college, Danilack was a standout for OBGC Rangers (MD), which competed in the US Youth Soccer National League.

How did you end up being a soccer player?

“I started playing soccer at a really young age, but I also played baseball, lacrosse, basketball and football. I played them all but quickly realized that soccer was my one true passion.”

Soccer runs in the family?

“Yeah, my one brother (Hugh) was a senior when I was a freshman, so I was lucky enough to play with him here at Dartmouth for a season. My other brother, Geoff, played soccer at Williams College.”

How did having your brother on your college team help your transition?

“It was a lot of fun, and he showed me the ropes. It made everything a lot more comfortable. He helped make it a really special experience. He also was a captain on the team my freshman year.”

You’re one of the assistant captains this year. How do you see yourself in that role?

“I lead more by example, but I am trying to get a little more vocal. I hope the guys look up to my work ethic and use that as a standard to follow.”

What are your training days like in the summer?

“I stick to a pretty strict schedule of training twice a day. I run in the morning, play in the afternoon and then lift.

When I run I do 3-mile runs where I run a mile under six minutes, then rest five minutes and then run the second mile a little faster, rest again and then run the final mile as fast as I can. I go pretty hard until a few weeks before school starts to let the body rest.”

What are your soccer goals after college?

“I hope we can get to the Final Four as a team here at Dartmouth, and that’s really my focus. It’s a special experience to play here, so I don’t like to look beyond that too much. I do hope to play professional soccer. I just love the game and want to play it as long as possible.”

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The Danilack family has a close connection to Dartmouth athletics.

Matt’s brother, Hugh, played soccer for the Big Green. The brothers’ cousins, Tim Scanlon (Class of 2012) and Maggie Scanlon (2014), competed for the Big Green in sailing and field hockey, respectively. Their aunt, Carol Neville, played field hockey in the 1970s. And their uncle, James Neville (1972), played soccer.

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Danilack hopes to build on his “favorite memories” at Dartmouth, but there are two that will be tough to beat. Now a junior, Danilack helped lead Dartmouth to an Ivy League Championship in 2014 as a freshman.

“We beat Brown and it was just such a good feeling because we had such a tough year the year before.”

Playing with his brother, Hugh Danilack, was another early highlight for the younger Matt. Each scored his first collegiate goal within 15 minutes of the other against UMass Lowell in September of 2014. “I went over and I was so happy for (Hugh), I tackled him to the ground,” Matt said. “I was thinking I

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have to score my first, too.”

Danilack doesn’t have a lot of free time at Dartmouth. Academics and athletics take up a big part of his calendar, but when he can find the time he likes giving back to the community. The Big Green has a program in which players travel to local elementary schools and mentor or read to young kids.

Danilack’s favorite “road story” came during his freshman season at Dartmouth. “We were singing our chant in the hotel pool the night before the Princeton game as we did our mobility session,” he said.

“Everyone was giving us weird looks but I think it was indicative of how much of a close-knit group every Dartmouth soccer team is.”

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Danilack played for a number of different US Youth Soccer club teams growing up in Maryland. As a high school freshman, he played for an Olney club team and then went to an academy team.

“Then I went back to Bethesda-Olney, which was made of players I played with previously with the Olney club team,” he said. “We did really well my senior year of high school.”

Playing midfield for the OBGC Rangers, Danilack’s team won the 2009 Disney Soccer Showcase Championship, won the 2010 and 2011 US Youth Soccer Maryland State Championships, was a 2010 US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional League finalist and won the US Youth Soccer 2011 Region I Eastern Regional League title.

“It was a great experience,” he said. “I got to play with a lot of great players and against a lot of great players.”

Danilack started playing club soccer when he was 8 and after “bouncing around awhile,” finally found the perfect fit both on and off the field.

“That whole experience helped me to get to where I am today, playing college soccer,” he said.

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ne of the keys to being a successful college soccer player is being a successful college student. Playing a collegiate sport requires a certain amount of sacrifice and an even greater amount of dedication.

Danilack has to balance playing Division I soccer with taking classes at an Ivy League school.

“It’s tough sometimes,” he said. “We all have rigorous academic schedules but the coaches understand this and try to be as flexible as possible. Teachers also are understanding, and the older players help the younger players so there is a pretty good support system in place.”

The keys include personal accountability, taking responsibility of your time and staying organized.

“Organization is very important,” Danilack said. “You have to stay on top of things. You need to get ahead when you can and not leave things to the last minute. You are constantly planning things out. And you need to use that support you have and those resources available to you.”

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Parker Roberts Kansas University

arker Roberts transferred from Kansas to the University of Florida and decided to sit out her sophomore year and instead try to make the roster for the U.S. Under-20 National Team.

Her decision paid off when in October she was named to the team that will begin play in November in Papua New Guinea.

Roberts, 19, was named to the 2015 Big 12 All-Freshman Team after her one season at Kansas. She decided to redshirt the 2016 season due to her National Team commitment but is looking forward to playing two seasons with the Gators.

A native of Leawood, Kan., Roberts earned US Youth Soccer National Championship Best XI honors in 2014 as a member of the KC Metro Dynamos (KS).

What are your thoughts about making the U-20 World Cup team?

“I am so grateful for everyone who has helped me get here.

I am so very, very excited and honored to be able to have this opportunity.”

What about soccer grabbed your attention as a youngster?

“My older sister played soccer, and she was a big inspiration and role model to me.”

How did your first time on a soccer field go?

“I wouldn’t go on the field. I actually stood there and cried.

Doing something new and by myself really scared me. Once I got on the field, though, I loved it right away.”

When was your introduction to club soccer?

“I played with the team called the Legends when I was really young. I was probably 5 years

old when I started. I moved to a bigger club, the Blue Valley Soccer Club (KS) and played U-8 for two years.”

How valuable was your experience playing US Youth Soccer?

“We were a very close team and that’s not always the case. I learned so much playing on that team both on and off the field that has helped me get to where I am today.”

When did the phone ring for the U.S. National Team?

“My senior year of high school, I was hearing that my name was being brought up. While I dreamed of it, I never thought it would happen. One day in class I checked my email and saw an email that I had been invited to U-20 National Team training camp. I started crying right away. That was one of the best days in my life.”

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Roberts played a number of different sports growing up, including volleyball, swimming and basketball. But there came a point when she had to make a choice. “I knew early on that soccer was my main sport,” she said. “During my freshman year of high school, my club coach told me I couldn’t keep missing games because of volleyball.”

Roberts was coached by Derek Shoare during her time with the KC Metro Dynamo (KS). “He’s been like a second dad to me,” Roberts said.

“He’s one of the greatest people I’ve ever met. He will always be my coach.”

The Dynamos won the 2015 US Youth Soccer Region II title and advanced

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Roberts was a standout prep player at Blue Valley North HS and racked up plenty of accolades along the way.

She was Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015 and also was a 2014 and 2015 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) High School All-American. She was a fourtime Kansas Soccer Coaches Association 6A All-State First Team selection.

While at Blue Valley North HS, Roberts scored a school-record 55 goals. She also holds the school record for points with 128, most goals in a game (four, three times), assists (four) and points (10, twice). Blue Valley North reached the 2013 Kansas State 6A championship match. In 2015, she

received the 2015 Kevin Gray Award, given to female youth player of year.

Roberts owns 14 caps with nine starts with the U.S. U-20 National Team and was part of the U.S. team that posted a 3-0 record at the 2015 U-20 10 Nations Tournament. She also was part of U.S. U-20 roster at 2015 Four Nations Tournament and started four of the five matches played at the CONCACAF U20 World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

Roberts was named to the 2015 Big 12 All-Freshman team at Kansas and was Big 12 Freshman of the Week on Sept. 2, 2015 after a goal and assist in a 2-1 win over SMU. She started 19 of 20 matches played at KU, scoring three goals and an assist. All of her three goals turned out to be game-winners.

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Roberts played for the Blue Valley Soccer Club (KS) from U-8 to U-12, when the club merged to form the KC Metro Dynamos, now known as Sporting KC. She played six years for the Dynamos, which reached the US Youth Soccer National Championships in 2014 and 2015. The team also competed in the US Youth Soccer National League.

“When we made National League, it was a really big deal for us because we started playing against some of the top teams in the country,” she said. “We qualified for Nationals during my junior and senior years of high school.”

Roberts said her team is a good example of what hard work and chemistry can accomplish.

Roberts was named to the 2014 Best XI team at the 2014 US Youth Soccer National Championships and her team won the US Youth Soccer Kansas State Cup Championship five of her six years with the club.

She also was a three-year member of the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Region II team (2013-2015) and US Youth Soccer ODP Kansas state team captain from 2012 to 2014.

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oberts admits that she wasn’t always a health and fitness nut.

But that changed when she started taking soccer seriously. In fact, it had to, she says.

“I’ve always been pretty fit, but to play at this level you have to train and take care of yourself,” she said. “You have to dedicate yourself to fitness and eating right. I’ve always been good about eating right.”

Roberts says her workouts begin with her running shoes on.

“I really like to run, so I run a lot. That helps with my endurance in games,” she says. “I also lift weights as part of my training.”

And how does she handle days she doesn’t want to work out?

“You have to push yourself through those days,” she said. “It’s not always easy. It’s much easier to just take the day off and relax. But when you are done it’s an amazing feeling.”

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Indoor soccer and futsal can be beneficial for athletes in three main ways: (1) they keep athletes active all year round, (2) they foster quicker play and (3) their smaller field sizes call for creativity and more movement.

ALL DAY, EVERY DAY First, indoor soccer and futsal can come in handy when the weather is not cooperative, allowing athletes to be active in the sport throughout the entire year.

Strike FC in Wisconsin opened its own indoor facility in November 2015. Rob Lestina, the Technical Director and Girls Director of Coaching, said before the opening, the club had been renting gym space at nine or 10 different facilities over the winter months, so it made sense to create one building where the entire club could train under one roof.

“In Wisconsin, we have four

to five months where the climate makes it difficult to train outdoors, so it is very important for our players to continue to train inside during these winter months,” Lestina said. “Indoor

soccer and futsal is important to take advantage of because it allows our players to continue to grow technically and tactically during these months when we have to train indoors.”

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year. Futsal and indoor soccer bridges the gap in between seasons, and the training allows athletes to continue progressing.

“Even those who do participate in other sports during the winter, playing once or twice a week helps them keep their touch on the ball and the game fresh for when they do begin a 4 to 5-day-a-week program,” Justin Becht, Director of Futsal at Indiana Soccer Association, said.

“The more frequently you touch

the ball, the more frequently you have to make decisions, the greater the opportunity to improve exists.”

PICK UP THE PACE With the flat, smooth surfaces and smaller playing fields that people find in indoor and futsal facilities, the game picks up speed, which can ultimately help athletes to grow in the sport.

“Small-sided games offer the players increased touches and opportunities to make decisions,

typically in a challenging period of time,” Becht said.

This type of play promotes short sprints, quick transitions and more opportunities to touch the ball but for a shorter amount of time.

“The majority of possessions in futsal are quick combinations with limited touches on the ball,” Lestina said. “The game rewards players who keep their head up by allowing them to make quicker tactical decisions.”

SMALLER FIELD, BIGGER LESSONS While a smaller playing field encourages fast-paced play, the field size can also help players to develop creatively, to handle the soccer ball in tight spaces and to learn about movement on and off the ball. It’s a different style of competition that translates well to the full outdoor field.

“The nature of small-sided indoor soccer and futsal is to play in a smaller space, making quicker decisions and emphasizing creativity to create space,” Becht said. “Indoor soccer and futsal give the players the freedom to try new techniques, as well as play in multiple positions throughout a single game.”

Especially with less players on the fields, individuals can easily transition from defense to offense or vice versa multiple times each game, covering ground all over the field. This

does not occur often in outdoor soccer where players remain in their specified positions.

“As players begin to master the skills of the game, they can challenge themselves by restricting time and space, which indoor soccer or futsal offers,” Becht said. “Players also have to learn to move together up and down the field as a unit and to cover each other defensively.

Indoor soccer and futsal promote the ability to play in different positions on either side of the field.”

Indoor soccer and futsal certainly have their differences when compared to outdoor soccer, but they are two versions of soccer that individuals can take advantage of all year long.

“For those who are not playing other sports, it gives people the opportunity to be active, get repetitions with the ball and continue to enjoy the sport they love,” said Becht.

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n his 16 years as head coach of the Duke women’s soccer team, Robbie Church has turned the Blue Devils into a perennial national championship contender. Duke, currently ranked 13th in the nation, is looking to carry the momentum from last season’s NCAA College Cup run, which came to an end when the Blue Devils fell to Penn State in the national championship game.

Church recently shared his thoughts on the winter soccer season with FUEL. Do you typically design an offseason program for your players?

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never know when you’ll finish the season. With the NCAA Tournament, you could be one and done or play deep into November. There’s a one-week period before exams. We try hard to have evaluations and individual meetings with each player. We have two goals: The first is to talk about the past and how the season went. We identify some areas in which the player did well individually and some areas in which she’ll need to continue to get better. The second thing is the spring-time goal-setting.”

Do you also meet as a team to go over goals for the following season?

Duke University women’s soccer coach Robbie Church “We follow up with a meeting when they come back in January. We’ll go into what we want to accomplish in the fall. The fall season is all about team and developing

together as backs, midfielders, goalkeepers – everyone has to be connected. The spring is about individual development.

If we can make the individual parts better, then we can come

together in August and the whole team can be better.”

Do you recommend your players play indoor soccer during the winter?

“It depends. Everybody

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used to play a lot of indoor.

It depends on where you are in the country. In warmweather states, we prefer to play outdoors. I don’t feel like you see as much indoor soccer down here. A lot of players play futsal in a covered arena. Some have started playing futsal on a basketball court.”

Do you think that benefits the players?

“Absolutely, it’s more of an individual technique – being able to play under pressure on a smaller court. It’s better for decision-making, footwork and technique. It’s good for developing a two-way player.

With a 4 v. 4 game, there’s nowhere to hide. You have to attack and defend and be accountable on both sides of the ball. It’s a change of pace too. It keeps it fresh and fun. We’ll see scores go up to the teens, and we post the leading scorers. It’s something

different before the start of spring training.”

Is the winter a busy time in terms of recruiting?

“There’s no question about it. A lot of recruiting events are geared for the period after the college season. They understand that between August and November, all of these colleges are involved in a season. In early November, the NCAA Tournament takes place. There’s heavy recruiting in the months of November and December – and then somewhat in January going into spring-time. The season is so small and compact that coaches want to spend as much time with their own players and team in the fall.”

You mentioned that players focus more on individual development in the winter and spring. What type of suggestions will you make regarding their

training to make sure they develop the skills that need improvement?

“When I say individual work in the spring, that includes strength training. We’re not in the weight room very much in the fall. We have two NCAA games a week, so we don’t have time. In the spring, we lift three times a week, and some choose to be in the weight room more. The same goes with our speed and agility coach. Typically we work with that coach two or three times a week to improve fitness and acceleration. We spend a lot of time working on technique. That could be striking longer balls for backs or finishing for forwards.

We can really spend a lot of good quality time in those areas. We try to identify during meetings in early January what we need to work on in terms of conditioning and technical work. We spent a lot of time on that in January through April.”

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THE PATHWAY TO GREATNESS United States U-20 Women’s World Cup Roster filled with US Youth Soccer alumnae

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ach of the 21 players named to the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team for the upcoming FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup grew up playing competitively with US Youth Soccer.

Nearly every player on the roster played in at least two US Youth Soccer programs during her youth career, as all 21 competed in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, 17 participated in US Youth Soccer ODP, and seven were members of teams who earned a place in the US Youth Soccer National League.

The 2016 U-20 Women’s

World Cup will take place Nov. 13 through Dec. 3 in Papua New Guinea. The United States begins its tournament Nov. 14 against France before finishing group play against New Zealand and Ghana. All matches will be broadcast on the FOX family of networks.

The United States roster includes six players who competed in the US Youth Soccer National Championships, led by midfielder Savannah DeMelo, a 2014 Golden Ball winner who helped Beach FC 97 Academy (CA-S) claim the Under-16 National Championship.

DeMelo is joined in the

Parker Roberts (center) played US Youth Soccer for the KC Metro Dynamos (KS).

midfield by fellow National Championships Golden Ball winner Emily Ogle, who helped Internationals 96 Red (OH-N) to a fourth-place finish in 2012.

Ogle’s college teammate at Penn State, Kaleigh Riehl, also enjoyed success on the biggest stage in youth soccer, as she helped BRYC 95 Elite (VA) to the

2012 US Youth Soccer National Championship.

The U.S. roster also includes 2011 National Champion Casey Murphy — who won an Under-15 National title with PDA Slammers (NJ) — and 2014 National Championships Best XI forward Parker Roberts.

Mallory Pugh, who was part of

the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team, is one of several U-20 WNT players who advanced to the knockout rounds in their respective US Youth Soccer Regional Championships but didn’t advance to Nationals. Pugh helped her Real Colorado side to the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships final in 2010

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Kaleigh Riehl played US Youth Soccer for the BRYC 95 Elite (VA).

and semifinal round in 2011.

Seven of the U.S. players also competed in the US Youth Soccer National League, and four of the seven were on teams who played multiple seasons in the league. Riehl’s BRYC side played four years in the National League and claimed one division title, while DeMelo helped Beach FC claim a title in its first of two seasons in the league. Ogle was among the Top 3 scorers in both of her seasons playing in the National League and helped her team to a second-place finish in 2011-12.

Seven members of the U-20 roster have represented

their state at the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships as Sabrina Flores (New Jersey 95), Natalie Jacobs (Cal South 97), Marley Canales (Cal South 97), Savannah DeMelo (Cal South 98) all claimed national titles. Meanwhile, Emily Fox reached the 2014 finals with Florida 97, Katie Cousins reached the 2012 finals with Virginia 96 and Jessie Scarpa tied for the most goals at the 2012 ODP Championships with three as her Florida 96 team placed third.

For more information on US Youth Soccer programs, visit USYouthSoccer.org/.

U.S. U-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TEAM ROSTER BY POSITION: GOALKEEPERS (3): Rose Chandler* (Penn State; Atlanta, Ga.), Brooke Heinsohn*^ (New England FC; Norfolk, Mass.), Casey Murphy* (Rutgers; Bridgewater, N.J.) DEFENDERS (7): Madeline Elliston*^ (Penn State;

Omaha, Neb.), Emily Fox*^# (FC Virginia; Ashburn, Va.), Sabrina Flores*^# (Notre Dame; Livingston, N.J.), Ellie Jean* (Penn State; Coventry, Conn.), Natalie Jacobs*^ (Notre Dame; Coto de Caza, Calif.), Taylor Otto*^ (North Carolina; Apex, N.C.), Kaleigh

Riehl*# (Penn State; Fairfax Station, Va.) MIDFIELDERS (7): Marley Canales*^ (San Diego Surf; San Diego, Calif.), Katie Cousins*^ (Tennessee; Forest, Va.), Savannah DeMelo*^# (Beach FC; Bellflower, Calif.), Kelcie Hedge*^ (Washington;

Post Falls, Idaho), Emily Ogle*^# (Penn State; Strongsville, Ohio), Courtney Petersen*^ (Virginia; Canton, Mich.), Parker Roberts*^# (Florida; Leawood, Kansas) FORWARDS (4): Ashley Sanchez*^ (So Cal Blues: Monrovia, Calif.), Mallory

Pugh*^ (Real Colorado; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Jessie Scarpa*^ (North Carolina; Lakeland, Fla.), Ally Watt*^# (Texas A&M; Colorado Springs, Colo.) * = US Youth Soccer NCS ^ = US Youth Soccer ODP # = US Youth Soccer NL

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+ +INDI COWIE MEETS HER MATCH?

Indi Cowie finds out that fellow US Youth Soccer alum Gyasi Zardes can hold his own when it comes to a juggling competition.

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Nike MercurialX Proximo Floodlights Glow Pack Nike continues to light up the game by introducing the Floodlights Glow

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become one of the standards in the five-a-side game. Featuring a solid colored

2015, it has become one of the standards in the five-a-side game. Featuring

line in 2015, it has become one of the standards in the five-a-side

upper, each shoe has a glow in the dark Nike swoosh and outsole. Designed to

a solid colored upper, each shoe has a glow in the dark Nike swoosh and

game. Featuring a solid colored upper, each shoe has a glow in the

be rocked both day and night, you can light up the courts 24/7. The Mercurial

outsole. Designed to be rocked both day and night, you can light up the

dark Nike swoosh and outsole. Designed to be rocked both day and

features a Flyknit Dynamic Fit Collar, which hugs the ankle and creates a

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night, you can light up the courts 24/7. The Magista features a Flyk-

locked in and seamless fit. The Flyknit through the rest of the uppers helps to

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and seamless fit. The Flyknit through the rest of the uppers helps to

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Nike TiempoX Proximo Floodlights Glow Pack

Nike Ordem 4 Hi-Vis Ball

Nike continues to light up the game by introducing the Floodlights Glow Pack for the small-sided play-

leagues – the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A TIM — as a solution to the reduced daylight of winter.

er. After introducing the SCCRX line in 2015, it has become one of the standards in the five-a-side game.

The Nike Ordem 4 Hi-Vis features a seasonally optimized color scheme that adds adapted visual acuity to

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be rocked both day and night, you can light up the courts 24/7. The Nike TiempoX Proximo Men’s Indoor/

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Directions 1. In medium bowl, gently mix together turkey, garlic, paprika, and cumin.

2. Form turkey into 4 (4-inch) patties; season with salt and pepper.

+ + 1 pound ground dark-meat turkey + + 1 garlic clove, minced + + 1/2 teaspoon paprika + + 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin + + Pinch of kosher salt + + 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + + 4 slices sweet onion, grilled + + 1/4 cup barbecue sauce + + 4 (1.6-oz) sesame seed buns, toasted

3. Heat grill to medium-high; cook, turning once, until burgers are just cooked through (about 7 minutes per side). Serve with desired toppings and buns.

+ALL-AMERICAN + CHILI Ingredients

+ + 6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage + + 2 cups chopped onion + + 1 cup chopped green bell pepper + + 8 garlic cloves, minced + + 1 pound ground sirloin + + 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped + + 2 tablespoons chili powder Directions + + 2 tablespoons brown sugar Heat a large Dutch oven over medium+ + 3 tablespoons tomato paste high heat. Remove casings from sausage. + + 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Add sausage, onion, and the next 4 black pepper ingredients (onion through jalapeño) + + 1/4 teaspoon salt to pan; cook 8 minutes or until sausage + + 2 (28-ounce) cans no-saltand beef are browned, stirring to added whole tomatoes, crumble. Add chili powder and the next undrained and coarsely 7 ingredients, and cook for 1 minute, chopped stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes, + + 2 (15-ounce) cans no-saltand kidney beans; bring to a boil. Cover, added kidney beans, drained reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring + + 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded occasionally. Uncover and cook for 30 reduced-fat sharp cheddar minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle cheese each serving with cheddar cheese.

TOTAL PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES | CALORIES PER SERVING: 324

TOTAL PREP TIME: 1 HOUR | CALORIES PER SERVING: 286

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THE NEXT TIME A PARENT ASKS YOU THE AGE-OLD QUESTION, “WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR DINNER?” THROW ONE OF THESE RECIPES BACK AT ’EM. BOTH YOU AND YOUR BODY WILL LOVE THEM!

++GARLIC CHICKEN AND ORZO NOODLES + + 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta + + 2 tablespoons olive oil + + 2 cloves garlic + + 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper + + 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves + + Salt to taste ++CAJUN PASTA FRESCA + + 1 pound vermicelli pasta + + 2 tablespoons olive oil + + 1 teaspoon minced garlic + + 13 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped + + 1 tablespoon salt + + 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley + + 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning ++BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIZZAS + + 1 cup thinly sliced onion + + 1/2 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced + + 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary salt and black pepper to taste + + 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided + + 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated ++WINTER VEGETABLE HASH + + 3 tablespoons olive oil + + 2 tablespoons butter + + 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced + + 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, diced + + 1 red bell pepper, diced + + 1 small acorn squash, diced

+ + 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley + + 2 cups fresh spinach leaves + + Grated Parmesan cheese for topping

+ + 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese + + 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

pizza crust dough, divided + + 1 tablespoon cornmeal + + 2 tablespoons grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese

+ + 1 shallot, finely chopped + + 2 teaspoons garlic powder + + 1 pinch salt

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NUTRITION

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ealthy eating is very important for everyone, especially athletes. Summer is over for school-aged soccer players. That means it’s back to things like bus rides, classes, practices and packing healthy snacks in backpacks. Athletes love grazing, which is fine as long as it’s done in a healthy way. Think fruits, vegetables, and some type of protein to get you through until the next meal. Pre-packaged snacks are convenient but more costly.

THE EVERYDAY LINEUP Not all foods are created equal.

Listed below are winners and losers when it comes to fueling your body for soccer.

COACHING HEALTHY HABITS

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id you know that there are three simple things you can do to help your players stay healthy and perform their best?

Learn how you can encourage players to Drink Right, Move More and Snack Smart in the Coaching Healthy Habits course, developed by US Youth Soccer and Healthy Kids Out of School. In two brief chapters, you’ll learn about basic nutrition and physical activity for young athletes and find practical tips to implement these healthy principles at your trainings and matches.

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Avocado Pineaaple Figs Cherries Cucumber Slices Fruit Leathers Unsweetened Raisins Whole Grain Crackers Pine Nuts Plain Yogurt Zucchini Chips Fruit

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Soda Fried Chicken Egg and Sausage Sandwich Bacon Cheeseburger French Fries Milk Shake Deep Fried Cheese Sticks Pepperoni Pizza Fish and Chips Tuna Melt Caesar Salad Nachos

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true athlete understands what it means to not just work, but work harder; not just set goals, but surpass them; not just seek improvement, but demand it; and not just dream, but dream a champion’s dream.

A true athlete understands he or she will tackle every challenge head-on, every day. Athletes don’t take days off. A true athlete is always ready – physically, mentally and emotionally. The body can’t get what the heart doesn’t want. A true athlete understands that in order to perform, he or she must have prepared day in and day out to seize the moment. It’s all about blood, sweat and tears.

To discover if you are a true athlete, we introduce you to some individuals who have a story to share. Once you’ve read their stories, ask yourself: Are You Ready?

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ARE YOU DISCIPLINED?

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cKenna Doyle, a talented forward from Manhattan Beach, Calif., was the 2015 Patriot League Rookie of the Year and named to the 2015 All-Patriot League Second Team.

She led Boston University in points (16), goals (six) and coled the team in assists (four).

“McKenna brings pace and dynamism to the Terriers in large supply,” said Boston coach Nancy Feldman.

“Because of her speed and

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++NAME: MCKENNA DOYLE

++TEAM: BOSTON UNIVERSITY ++POSITION: FORWARD

++CLUB: BEACH FC ACADEMY (CA-S)

mobility, she will be an exciting attacking personality and she nicely complements the returning forwards’ strengths.”

Doyle helped lead the Terriers to the league’s regularseason title in 2015.

“Most of the players are older than me and the speed of play is so much faster,” Doyle said.

“And the players are more technical and skilled and have a greater understanding of the game. It took some catching up but getting a lot of game-time experience was really helpful and I feel much more prepared

this year.”

Doyle played her club soccer with Beach FC Academy (CAS), located in the Los Angeles area. During her senior year, the team went to the US Youth Soccer National Championships after reaching the Regional Championships the year before.

“Club soccer was everything to me, and it’s where I developed my passion for soccer,” she said. “It’s the foundation of my love for the game and helped get me to where I am today.”

FOCUS: “There are a lot of distractions going to college, especially playing a sport, so you need to stay focused on why you are there.”

PLAY WITH DISCIPLINE: “Being a disciplined player on the field starts with knowing your role.

You need to execute the task in front of you.”

KEYS TO BEING DISCIPLINED TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME: “Being disciplined means taking things day by day. You need to understand the process and put in your work every day.”

STRIVE FOR SUCCESS: “Setting goals really pushes me every day, and I know to achieve them I have to do the little things right.”

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ARE YOU MENTALLY TOUGH?

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ristan Blackmon burst onto the scene last fall at University of the Pacific and earned WCC AllFreshman honors in his rookie season.

He led the WCC with 0.47 goals per game and 1.06 points per game. Blackmon’s point total of 18 was second in the WCC and six of his eight goals on the year came against WCC opponents, which also topped the league.

“Those were all individual awards and the team is what matters,” he said. “The proudest moment of my collegiate career so far is probably being on the team

this year. I’m blessed to have guys on the team with as much drive as I have.”

At the club level, Blackmon played US Youth Soccer with the Las Vegas Sports Academy (NV), helping the squad to two Region IV Championships, the National Championships Final in 2015, and two National League runner-up finishes (2014-15).

“It was a great lead in to college, as I was very confident coming in, and wanted to prove myself to the college community,” Blackmon said.

Blackmon said one of the best experiences he had with the LVSA team was taking road trips.

“We would travel to Southern California for tournaments,” he

said. “It was very competitive, and gave me the confidence and opportunity to be able to showcase myself to a lot of people. It was fun and started the foundation for me to become the best player I can be.”

++BIO BOX

++NAME: TRISTAN BLACKMON

++SCHOOL: UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC ++POSITION: RIGHT BACK ++CLUB TEAM: LVSA 97 RED (NV)

HAVE CONFIDENCE: “You must be confident in yourself so that you can carry out the things you need to, whether that’s training day-to-day, or in an actual game.”

HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR TEAMMATES: “You need to reassure yourself that the players around you are going to be able to do their jobs as well.”

FOCUS ON THE DAY: “I try to take each day as a learning experience and just try to get better at what I do every time I step on the pitch.”

FOCUS ON THE DETAILS: Blackmon says visualization helped him grow as a player. “Demand excellence, but you must make sure you practice what you preach.”

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ARE YOU A TEAM PLAYER?

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ackson Dietrich made his mark in college soccer from the day he stepped on the field his rookie season last year. As a freshman at Wright State University, the center midfielder was the Horizon League Freshman of the Year and named to the All-Freshman Team after finishing third on the team in scoring with 13 points.

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++PLAYER: JACKSON DIETRICH

++TEAM: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY ++POSITION: CENTER MIDFIELD ++CLUB: LVSA 97 RED (NV)

KEYS TO A TE AM PL AYER CREATE A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT: “A team player means to always be there for your teammates. If your teammate is down, it is your job to get them up.”

STAY POSITIVE. “POSITIVITY IS KEY: Look in the mirror and reflect on what you could have done differently. Then, go back to that moment and react differently.”

School in Las Vegas.

He said his time playing club soccer with the Las Vegas Sports Academy (NV) was an “important learning experience.”

“It helped me in many ways,” he said. “I learned the fundamentals of soccer. We did a lot of dribbling and juggling skills which really helped my technical ability which is my strongest attribute to date.”

LVSA won four US Youth Soccer Nevada State Cup championships and a 2014 Region IV title. At the 2015

LEAD BY EXAMPLE: “Get back behind the ball and fill in gaps for your teammates. Try to be as positive as possible to help your teammates in every situation.”

US Youth Soccer National Championships in Tulsa, Dietrich was named to the Under-18 Boys Best XI Team when his team advanced to the finals.

Dietrich would like to take Wright State University to the national stage, as well.

“Of course it would be great to win a national championship,” he said. “If that’s not your goal, you should be doing something else. Personally, my goal is to become a top college prospect and get drafted. With hard work, anything is possible.”

FOSTER A TEAM-FIRST APPROACH: “All 30 players have to be team players. Even just one player who plays for himself can ruin the success and team chemistry.”

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amie Kutey registered an impressive freshman season at Marquette University, earning 2015 Big East AllFreshman Team honors.

The Overland Park, Kan., native appeared in 19 of Marquette’s 20 matches and made five starts, posting one goal and one assist as a true freshman.

“I was proud of my freshman year,” she said. “I adapted to playing a position I’ve never played before (left midfield). I think I did well learning the position and doing what coach needed me to do.”

Kutey played US Youth Soccer for the KC Metro Dynamos and helped the Under-18 squad to the semifinals of the 2015 US Youth Soccer National

Championships — where she earned a Best XI selection. The Dynamos won the US Youth Soccer Kansas State Cup seven times, went to the Region II Championships six times, won the Region II Championships twice, and came in third at the US Youth Soccer National Championships in 2014 and 2015.

“Playing club soccer helped shape my overall understanding of what it meant to be a member of a team and play for the other girls on the team, not just myself,” she said. “I learned the importance of training hard and working out to maximize my potential on the field. My coach always taught me to play games as if they would be my last one.

This mentality has been embedded in my mind since seventh grade.”

++BIO BOX

++PLAYER: JAMIE KUTEY

++SCHOOL: MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY ++POSITION: FORWARD ++CLUB: KC METRO DYNAMOS (KS)

BE A FRIEND: “Become close with your teammates off the field. And play like you are playing the last game you’ll ever play in your life.”

BE CONSISTENT: “Being a team leader means being the one person everyone looks to for an answer. It means playing consistently during practices and games.”

FIND THE POSITIVE: “Being a leader means to always have a positive attitude, even when things aren’t going the way you want them to.”

FIND YOUR NICHE: Work on one skill no one else has. “If that means you’re good in the air, be the most consistent player winning balls in the air.”

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ARE YOU BALANCED?

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bby Losco was named to the Atlantic-10 AllTournament team last season as a freshman at Duquesne University after scoring the game-winner and adding an assist in the A-10 championship victory over Fordham.

“It’s just been a perfect fit for me on and off the field,” said Losco, who last year made the Dean’s List and Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

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++CLUB: BEADLING GUNNERS (PA-W)

team, the Beadling Gunners (PA-W), to four consecutive US Youth Soccer Pennsylvania West State Cups and backto-back first-place finishes in the US Youth Soccer Northern Division Eastern Regional League. The team also went to the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Oklahoma in 2015.

“We won State Cup every year we went except for one,” she said. “We had a good run.”

Club soccer was an “amazing” experience, she says.

“To be able to play against

such a great caliber of players really helped prepare me for college,” she said.

Losco, who started playing for Beadling when she was 10, believes anyone serious in playing soccer should “definitely” look into playing club soccer.

“Focus on a good coach because ultimately they are going to be the one who helps get you to where you want to go,” she said. “There is a lot of development during those years, so finding the right club and coach is very important.”

PLAY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FIELD: “You have to move the ball forward but also track back and help the defense. Balancing is very important.”

WORK ON TRANSITIONS: “One way to be more balanced is working on the transition part of the game. Defending goals is just as important as scoring them.”

KEYS TO BEING BAL ANCED STAY COMMITTED OFF THE FIELD: “You always should put in the time to be a better player, but being balanced also relates to off the field.”

MAINTAIN A BALANCED SCHEDULE: “You need to make time for your family and friends, along with school and soccer.

You can’t ignore the other parts of your life.”

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In order to enjoy the most popular sport in the world, spectators need to understand the rules. Here is a breakdown of some soccer basics.

Basics: Soccer is a team sport in which two sides consisting of 11 players each compete to score goals, while protecting their own net from the opposing team.

Matches are played on a rectangular grass or artificial turf field, with two goals, one on each end of the field. The goals are eight feet high and 24 feet wide with a metal frame and a net.

Time: Games consist of two 45-minute halves played without stopping the clock, with a 15-minute break between, known as halftime. At the end of 45 minutes, the referee decides to add “stoppage time” to

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Results: During the regular season matches can end in ties, but if there must be a winner (during a tournament or playoff game), the standard procedure is to have two 15-minute overtime halves, followed by a penalty shootout in which five players from each team take turns shooting on goal.

Uniform: A player’s uniform consists of a jersey, shorts, socks, cleats and shin guards, collectively referred to as a “kit.” The goalkeeper is required to wear a uniform that is easy to differentiate from those on either team, so they often wear colors not included in the team’s regular scheme.

ball, a goalkeeper is not allowed to use his/her hands.

Defender: Also known as fullbacks, defenders are the last line of defense, besides the goalkeeper, hence the name defenders. Their main responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Midfielder: Also known as halfbacks, midfielders are positioned between defenders and forwards. This allows them to move up and down the field and contribute to both the defensive and offensive efforts.

Forward: Although forwards often aid the rest of the team with defense, their main responsibility is to score goals.

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Goalkeeper: There is only one goalkeeper on each team and he/she is the only player allowed to use hands and arms, although he/she is only allowed to do so within the penalty box. Also, if a teammate intentionally passes them the

Throw-ins: When a team causes the ball to go out of play on the sidelines, their opponents are awarded a throw-in.

This means that one player will throw the ball in toward one of his or her own teammates, resuming the game.

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Goal kick: A goal kick is given to a team when the opposing team does not score, but causes the ball to cross the defending team’s goal line on either side of the net.

Goal kicks can be taken by any player from anywhere in the 6-yard box.

Corner kick: A corner kick is given to the attacking team when the ball crosses the goal line, having been last touched by a player on the defending team. The ball is placed in the corner, where the sideline and goal line meet, and all players from the defending team must be at least 10 yards away from the ball.

Free Kick: Free kicks are given to a team when their opponents have committed a foul. There are two types of free kicks, indirect and direct. Indirect free kicks are for less severe offenses and must be touched by another player before entering the goal. Direct free kicks are given for serious fouls and are allowed to enter the goal without being touched by any other player.

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• I was born in San Dimas, California.

• I was born in Seattle, Washington.

• At age 17, Morgan was called up to the United States under-20 women’s national soccer team.

• I attended UC Berkeley, where she played for the California Golden Bears from 2007 to 2010.

• I’ve also played professionally for the Western New York Flash, Seattle Soundsers Women and Portland Thorns.

• I was the youngest player on the U.S. national team that placed second in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

• I was part of Washington Youth Soccer’s State Olympic Development Program (ODP) from 2006 to 2009.

• I played soccer at the University of Akron.

• I was the first rookie since 2005 to make the MLS All Star team.

• I’ve played for the Seattle Sounders FC, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland and currently for Newcastle United.

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