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November’s News Letter –

static stretching to Dynamic stretching? SoccerDroid Player of the Month

PFC Men’s Team Adidas - In Cruise MODE!

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PFC Youth Soccer Program Recreation Soccer to Region 3 Champions Cant Stardom be Taught? - By John Cartwright

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The RED DEVIL MEN…

The Man-United Mangers

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Soccer world News

Inside News and Reports on Players and Clubs.

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History of the legendary soccer players.

SoccerDroid Autonomy… Players with dynamic skills

The History of the Game

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The Origin of Soccer Shoes – Cleats?

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Have you made the jump from static stretching to dynamic stretching? I remember distinctly the warm-up routines I went through as a young high school athlete. Nothing but lots of ballistic exercises from jumping jacks to mountain climbs to squat thrusts. All, I might add, to the four-count military cadence. When I hit college, in came the static stretching standard that has been the basis for all warm-up routines for many years now. Now, we have a new, scientifically researched standard that is being promoted as the more effective way to really warmup and, at the same time, improve power, balance, and flexibility. Welcome to “Dynamic Stretching!”In fact, I just left one of our high school’s summer conditioning sessions where the first activity written on the schedule was “Dynamics.” We are most fortunate in Greenville, South Carolina, to have as a partner to our sports programs the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. Their team includes the Acceleration Sports Institute (ASI) and Proaxis Therapy. These two companies, like Steadman Hawkins, are national leaders in their respective fields. The last two workshops we had for our coaches included sessions on dynamic stretching presented by the ASI and Proaxis staffs. These were powerful presentations, with actual demonstrations and video clips of dynamic stretching routines. Suffice it to say that all of our teams have embraced these as the basis for their warm-up routines. To watch our teams come out before a game, and start to do exercises that more closely resemble ballet dancers warming up than athletes getting ready for competition, is quite a site. Dynamic stretching replaces the old static stretching routine of holding each position for ten to thirty seconds for warming up before practices and competitions. Its name, “dynamic,” defines each exercise as requiring some kind of movement. These exercises come with names like “straight-leg march,” “scorpion,” “spider-man walks,” “hand-walks,” “Grouchos” and “butt kicks.” The research on dynamic stretching counters the static method with results showing an increase in overall athletic performance. Many findings indicate that static stretching actually decreases muscle strength (at least temporarily) whereas dynamic stretching increases strength, power, balance and range of motion. Since dynamic exercises require movement, they literally warm the muscles by increasing blood flow significantly. by: Bill Utsey , Director of Athletics, Greenville County Schools, Greenville SC.

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United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nigel Blair and Darryl Gordon - Florida home boys kicks Bungesliga club SV Kapfenberg out of The Austrian Bungesliga, their goals and performance earn their Club W r. Viktoria of Austria a sensational win.

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Javier Hernandez â&#x20AC;&#x153; Chicharitoâ&#x20AC;?

14. Javier Hernandez Birth date: June, 01, 1988 Age: 24 Birthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico Position: Forward Height: 5' 7" (1.73m) Weight: 137 lbs (62 kg) Appearances: 31, Scored 15 Club Debut: November, 2010 International: Mexico

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PFC's elite Team Adidas PFC Cruise mode, 5-0-0 in Goldcoast League

Plantation FC maintained their five game win streak lead at the top of the Gold Coast SDL Pre-season games, after cruise by PARKLAND FC with a 5-0 victory . Manuel Gonzalez put the league leader ahead in the 11th minute before Mathew Melguizovski doubled their advantage in the 25th minute. Manuel Gonzalez, who were denied by ParkLand goal keeper several times netted a second goal in 32nd minute. PFC Team Adidas now with a 3-0 lead is in the driver-seat. ParkLand FC team got slumped after going behind in the first half. Oscar Salas (PFC Youth player) came in the second half and scored his first league goal in the 65th minute to gave PFC to a comfortable lead and to help put the game await. Mark Lyon score in the 82nd minute to seal the deal of the encounter. Now PFC Head Coach Anis Jerbi is getting more comfortable with the team win but still working on other tactical adjustments for the upcoming Copa Latino Soccer Tournament in Miami, Florida next in the mid of December 2012 .

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International Friendly - Canada’s U20 men team vs South Florida’s PFC Team Adidas, with Canada came out victorious. 3-0 win

Nov. 24/2012

Canada U20 men’s team and PFC Team Adidas soccer teams warmed up as they get ready play at LockHart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale Florida during the Thanksgiving weekend. Somewhere down in Florida a group of Canada's most promising young soccer players are gathering for an fourteen days training camp. Nick Dasovic called a group of 20 young men for the camp that will run for a couple more weeks and will include a pair of matches . This camp is important for Canada as it gives Dasovic another chance to work with the players who will play a key role in trying to earn a berth in the 2013 Under-20 World Cup in Turkey. To get there though Canada will have to manage a top four finish in the CONCACAF U20 Championships which will take place in Mexico from February 18 until March 3. It will certainly be a tough task for Canada to advance but there is no reason to think that a group of this quality can not hold their own with anyone in CONCACAF including the US, Mexico, and Honduras

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PLANTATION FOOTBALL CLUB PFC Youth Soccer Program

Region III Premier League ACHAMPION !! Plantation FC soccer development philosophy: Team-building, sportsmanship, work ethics, guides and motivates young players to pursue their dreams of playing soccer at the highest level. PFC Copa U15 Boys are a prime example. Five (5) players were teammate from the ages 6-7 years old playing Plantation Athlete league (PAL) recreation soccer at the club since 2004. With the dedicated and professional experienced coaches which the club staffs gives these boys the opportunity to play and learn the different set skills of playing the game of soccer and in a result their teamwork, self discipline, confidence and drive achieve this feat playing at the club .

Most of these young players are aspire to play college soccer or even go further to play professionally in the future. As for the other PFC soccer teams program the managers and coaching staffs, if they make even one player or a team achieve their goal of playing soccer their task is accomplished. Three CHEERS!! to Plantation Football Club and their own U15 Boys Copa soccer team on their achievement.

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Plantation FC U15 Boys Copa won the 2012 Region 3 Premier League East (PLE) Fall. They are on their way to Region III (South) National Championship…

PFC U15 Boys Copa Soccer Team Back Row, L-R: Michael Barton - Asst Coach, Anis Jerbi - H.Coach, Miguel Perez, Will Inalien , Ethan Seidenberg, Max Lichtenstein, Cory Roberts, Nicholas Hinds, Nicholas Wall, Sebastian De Los Rios, Travis Brumfield, Jay Wall – Manager. Front Row, L-R: Marco Romano, Caleb Bien-Aime, Nicholas Arbolela, David Sanchez, Gianni Serio, Ethan Elalouf, Ryan Chepp and not in picture Javier Silva. US Youth Soccer is proud to announce that Edmond, Okla., and Oklahoma Soccer Association will host the 2013 US Youth Soccer Region III (South) Championships as part of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. The games will take place at the ESC Complex in Edmond, Okla. The championships are expected to draw more than 3,600 players and an estimated 12,000 spectators and PLANTATION FC U15 Boys Copa Soccer Team will be there for First time in the Club History.

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Youth Soccer upcoming events..

WESTO CUP & SHOWCASE

February 16-18, 2013 - Presidents’ Day Weekend

WESTO FC.

Florida’s premier Presidents’ Day Weekend tournament for boys and girls teams. In 2012, the Weston Cup had 485 teams from throughout Florida, multiple states, and international teams from Canada, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Venezuela, and Mexico that competed at four facilities which included over 30 playing fields. Teams from outside Florida, including international teams participate each year. The tournament will offer four levels of competition: Showcase, Gold, Silver, and Bronze for U8 through U19 boys and girls teams. For 2013 we are expecting over 475 teams from out-of-state, across Florida, and internationally.

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Can Stardom Be Taught? H

ow much of what we see of LIONEL MESSI on the

football ground can be associated with coaching? Is ‘star’ quality something that is teachable? I don’t believe that production-line coaching methods can produce ‘Ferraritype footballers’. Coaching, especially in the UK, has a history of providing ‘commercial vehicles’ for ‘Grand-Prix’ events. I fervently believe, however, that playing standards can be dramatically improved and ‘stardom’ can be produced far more for the game than in the past as long as the work that is applied from ‘cradle to professional, public exposure’ is correctly designed for purpose – to produce ‘great footballers’.

Lionel Messi

There is no doubt that great players of the past produced themselves on the streets and make-do playing areas in all parts of the world, and to some extent, this continues to this day in some of the poorer countries. Many of the playing qualities that were learned on these congested ‘pitches’ during the ‘practice whilst playing’ sessions, have never been replaced by ‘artificial’ teaching methods (coaching). Unlike present, ‘ Press-dressed’ players ‘hyped’ as great, the truly great players usually have a ‘poverty produces player’ label attached. From the distant past of; Puskas, De Stefano, Beckenbauer, Pele, Maradona etc. to more recent examples, Messi, Ronaldo, Xavi, Inesta etc.

all of these players first acquired a natural playing style that was either allowed to develop without being hindered by ‘ academic intrusion’ or they were accepted into teaching and playing regimes that were designed to expand their individual playing qualities and not suppress them. Lionel Messi, is a modern example of ‘poverty produces player(s)’. His upbringing was simplistic in terms of playing education. He played in street games with friends and during these regular ‘competitive’ matches, he learned essential aspects of the game and applied them without outside interference. On his introduction into Barcelona’s Academy, he was nurtured towards his present greatness and allowed to improve his natural playing qualities; he was never guided towards mediocrity and robotic football responses. Today, in the largest stadiums in the world, he applies the same playing qualities he first gathered in the streets of Argentina.

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The cleverness that is obvious in the way Messi plays should be applauded, not just for what it is, but for what it has been ALLOWED to become ! Organized coaching methods have been too invasive in the development of players. Theory time has overtaken practice time and playing ability has been ‘mis-guided’ to produce a ‘blanket’ ability of mediocrity for the game. This is very noticeable here in the UK and USA; individually skilful players are limited in numbers and games at all levels are nothing more than copycats of each other – there are no English or American players in the top soccer leagues selected for the top UEFA teams or player of the year nominations!! Premier Skills coaching methodology reflects and reinforces street playing qualities. The important ‘practice whilst playing’ aspects of the street game are fundamental to Premier Skills coaching. We believe the development of players from young to maturity, is founded on the creation of individual skills and how to use them to combine with other playing partners. These skills are allowed to ‘blossom’ and then spread to ‘cement’ and create an attractive and effective style of play. Football (soccer) is ‘the beautiful game’; carefully blended with the other important components, it is individual skills that adds the allure, color and excitement to it.

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It should not be forgotten that defending is also a skill and has to be recognized as such. FC Barcelona, have highly talented, individualistic players in all positions and whether in possession of the ball or attempting to regain it, they employ high levels of individual skill and football intellect. But it is not just individual ball manipulation etc. that is conquering the football world, it is how individualism also allows players to interchange positions and to combine with fluidly and cleverness. FC Barcelona, epitomize the development beliefs and much of the playing style envisaged in Premier Skills Coaching. We know that our youngsters in this country, developed properly, could be more than capable of taking on anything in world football — and win with style. And so to answer the question, can ‘stardom’ be taught’? my answer is a definite YES, but only if the correct vision is set and a suitable coaching method is used to achieve it!

Young soccer players playing “ Street style “ soccer at practice.

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…Manchester United historical success - Mangers

1878-1909 Manchester United Football Club was first formed in 1878, albeit under a different name - Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway). Little suspecting the impact they were about to have on the national, even global game, the workers in the railway yard at Newton Heath indulged their passion for association football with games against other departments of the LYR or other railway companies. Indeed, when the Football League was formed in 1888, Newton Heath did not consider themselves good enough to become founder members alongside the likes of Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End. They waited instead until 1892 to make their entrance. Financial problems plagued Newton Heath, and by the start of the twentieth century it seemed they were destined for extinction. The club was saved, however, by a local brewery owner, John Henry Davies. Legend has it that he learned of the club's plight when he found a dog belonging to Newton Heath captain Harry Stafford.

The Manchester United team at the start of the 1905– 06 season, in which they were runners-up in the Second Division. Davies decided to invest in Newton Heath, in return for some interest in running it. This led to a change of name and, after several alternatives including Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic were rejected, Manchester United was born in April/May 1902. SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

1940-1949 The outbreak of the Second World War forced football to the very back of people's minds between 1939 and 1946. But even in the absence of League football, Old Trafford was still the focus of attention. On 11 March 1941 the stadium was bombed during a German air raid. The attack destroyed the main stand, dressing rooms and offices. It was a devastating blow, but within a few years, there would be optimism again around the famous old ground. It came with a man named Matt Busby, who would prove to be the most important figure in the history of Manchester United. A former Manchester City and Liverpool player, Busby served in the Ninth Battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment where his leadership qualities shone through. These qualities did not go unnoticed by United. Busby joined the Reds in 1945, initially on a fiveyear contract. Little did he know he would still be managing the club 25 years later!

Busby didn't waste any time in making his mark, altering the positions of several key players. He also founded the "Famous Five" forwards when he brought together Jimmy Delaney, Stan Pearson, Jack Rowley, Charlie Mitten and Johnny Morris. Perhaps the most important signing Busby made, however, was on the coaching staff. Matt had met Jimmy Murphy during the war, and identified him as his perfect right-hand man. The pair formed a partnership that would see United become a power in world football. Busby and Murphy's first step on the road to glory was to build a team that was capable of challenging for domestic honors. They succeeded almost at the first attempt, as United finished second to Liverpool in the first Football League campaign after the war, 1946/47. It was the club's highest placing for 36 years, and there was extra cause for optimism when the Reserves won their (Central) League Championship in the same season.

Top Manchester United scout Luis Rocca and other street boys during 1945-46 season

Busby's mix of young local lads and established players won their first trophy the following year, when they beat the Blackpool side of Stanley Matthews, Stan Mortensen and Harry Johnston in the 1948 FA Cup Final. It was 39 years to the day that United had previously won the Cup, in 1909. The FA Cup was also the club's first major honor since winning the League Championship in 1911, and recapturing the title would now become the number one target for Matt Busby's men. During the first five seasons of his postwar reign, United finished second on four occasions, and fourth on the other (1949/50). The thrill of the chase for honors brought the fans flooding back â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than one million of them passed through the turnstiles in the 1947/48 season, dragging the club out of debt. Surely these fans wouldn't have to wait long to be.

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Sir Alex Ferguson 1990 to Present The dawn of the 1990's saw Alex Ferguson collecting his first silverware as Manchester United manager, and Liverpool winning their last League Championship with an ageing team. The tide was turning… Fergie's first FA Cup, achieved after a replay against Crystal Palace, seemed at the time to be a stand-alone success, one that possibly saved his job after another poor season in the League. But nine years later, it seemed that Lee Martin's winning goal against Palace lit the fuse for an explosion of unprecedented success. First and foremost, winning the FA Cup in 1990 allowed United to make their return to European competition after an absence of five years. Far from being rusty, they went all the way to the final of the European Cup Winners Cup in Rotterdam where their opponents were Barcelona, the former club of United striker Mark Hughes. Two goals by Hughes sealed the match 2-1 in Fergie's favor in May 1991, 23 years after the club's previous triumph in Europe.

Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson, the most successful managers of Manchester United club’s history .

The influence that “boyish” Giggs could have on results was never more apparent than in the 1998/99 FA Cup semi-final replay, when he scored perhaps the goal of the decade – a solo run and finish that left Arsenal's defenders grasping at thin air. It booked United's place in their fifth FA Cup final of the 1990's, and this time they won it, beating Newcastle United 2-0 with goals by Paul Scholes and substitute Teddy Sheringham. That result clinched United's third Double, six days after the Premiership title had been wrapped by Andy Cole's goal against Tottenham at Old Trafford. But still there was more to come from a remarkable campaign. After an epic Champions League semi-final against Juventus, when Keane inspired the team to fight back from 2-0 down in the second leg, United marched into an epic final against Bayern Munich in Barcelona.

United's attempts to win the European Cup for the first time since 1968 looked to be doomed when Bayern took an early lead through Mario Basler and defended it with typical German resilience. But then, in injury time, the Reds produced one of the most stunning revivals in sporting history – Sheringham equalised, and moments later his fellow substitute Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fired in the winner to make the score 2-1. United had won the Treble; their manager Alex Ferguson was subsequently knighted as his fans around the globe basked in the glory. The Treble became a quadruple later in the year when Sir Alex Ferguson's men travelled to Tokyo to compete for the Inter-Continental Cup. Keane's goal against Palmeiras of Brazil bestowed upon United the title of World Club Champions. Officially, at the end of the millennium, the biggest football club in the world had also become the best in the world! SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

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LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham to make switch to the A-League, Football Federation Australia (FFA ) or PSG, France Which will it be?

Jimmy Nielsen has proven himself to be the MLS best goalkeeper this year in so many areas, notably shutouts (15)

Javier Hernandez scores Manchester United's third goal against QPR with a Come back win 3-1.

Tottenham- Demsey: Could he made a difference against â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gunnersâ&#x20AC;? SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

Luis Saurez strike twice in Liverpool 3-0 win

Franck Ribéry of FC Bayern München competes with Nolan Roux of LOSC Lille during the UEFA Champions League group stage match

over Wigan is proven ‘Very difficult‘ to a lots of Barclays Premier League teams defense.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Sir Alex Ferguson admits he'd "like to think" Cristiano Ronaldo could one day return to Manchester United - but a difficult task in luring him from Real Madrid.

Man United to Launch Real Madrid Playmaker Move as Sir Alex Ferguson Searches for Paul Scholes Replacement

U.S. starlet Marc Pelosi raising expectations at Liverpool FC. Pelosi declined offers from UCLA and MLS to join the English soccer giant. giant

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Man United FC came from behind to overcome SC Braga , 3-1 with goals in the last 10 minutes , Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernández a victory that assured the 3time European champions of 1st. place in Grp H.

Agudelo, USNMT striker has already kicked off his offseason on a promising note, surprisingly fruitful – US national team callup and an offseason training stint with Scottish powerhouse Celtic FC. Sergio Aguero says City are yet to click into to top gear, despite remaining unbeaten in the Premier League and being only two points behind United

USNMT – Terrence Boyd scores 10th goal of the season in Rapid Vienna win in the Austrian Bungesliga Bungesli

The Barça centre back, who injured his elbow against Benfica, Benfica, is fully fit again and ready

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LA GALAXY, Back to Back MLS CUP Champions 2012

Los Angeles Galaxy are champions again. Hesd coach Bruce Arena, Landon Donovan and Beckham celebrate the 3-1 victory against the Houston Dynamo to win the 2012 MLS Cup at The Home Depot Center on December 1, 2012 in Carson, California, USA SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

Beckham wins trophiesâ&#x20AC;Ś Puts butts in seats, but the Englishman also knows a thing or two about winning hardware come the end of the season.

Calen Carr #3, Houston Dynamo reacts after scoring a goal in the 1st. half while taking on the LA Galaxy in the 2012 MLS Cup final at The Home Depot Center on Carson, California. 12/1/12

Ahead of uncertain future, Donovan redeems himself with game--winning game goal MLS Cup Cu Final SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

Man United (dub as the Come kings) beat Queens Park Rangers 3-1 at Old Traffor

Reported: Nov. 24th 2012

New Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp watched from the Old Trafford stands as his side surrendered a second-half lead en route to a 3-1 defeat against Manchester United. The bottom-of-the-table visitors, under the temporary guidance of Mark Bowen, took the lead in the 52nd minute when Jamie Mackie pounced from close range after Anders Lindegaard had pushed out Kieron Dyer's cross-shot. But Redknapp, whose appointment to succeed Mark Hughes was confirmed this morning, saw his side swiftly undone by two set-pieces, Jonny Evans and Darren Fletcher both on target with headers from Wayne Rooney corners, before Anderson surged forwards and set up Javier Hernandez for a cool finish to settle matters.

TIME TO DRAW a LINE IN THE LEAGUE… Man-City Barry say’s Gareth Barry believes City need to follow the blueprint set at Wigan , Nov. 28th in order to turn more draws into victories. As the Blues headed for a third successive 0-0 draw in a row away from home, Barry played a major role in finally breaking down the Latics’ stubborn resistance as City scored twice in a matter of minutes to secure all three points.

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ARSENAL 5-2 SPURS - 10 MEN GIVE ALL, BUT IT'S DERBY AGONY

Tottenham Spurs, 10 Men gave everything for over 70 minutes but couldn't stop the latest North London derby from slipping out of their grasp at Arsenalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emirates Stadium . Emmanuel Adebayor opened the scoring in the 10th minute and the stage was set for a big performance with the home side struggling to cope with our 4-4-2 system. But Adebayor was sent off in the 18th minute after catching Santi Cazorla high in a challenge and it all changed. Reported: Nov. 17

Manchester City moved a point clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League table after completing a 5-0 victory against Aston Villa. David Silva gave the hosts the lead on the stroke of half-time before Aguero and Tevez scored a goal and a penalty each in the second half. Manchester United's 1-0 defeat at Norwich City meant that they slipped to second place.

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Juventus, game was a 'must-win' vs. Chelsea Juventus "will gave us a good game" when hosted European champions Chelsea on November 20th. Juve. 3-0 win DieudonnĂŠ Mbokani of RSC Anderlecht new look during the UEFA Champions League group stage match against AC Milan

Willian of FC Shakhtar Donetsk celebrates after scoring their 3rd goal during the UEFA Champions League group stage match vs. FC NordsjĂŚlland

Stephan El Shaarawy of AC Milan celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League group stage match against RSC Anderlecht

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Third try at women's pro soccer league to launch

Another pro women's soccer league will try to succeed where two previous attempts have failed. The currently unnamed eight-team league will launch in the spring, U.S. Soccer announced Wednesday. The clubs will be located in Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, New Jersey, Portland, Seattle, western New York and Washington. The sport has repeatedly shown it can draw large numbers of fans in the stands and on TV for the World Cup and Olympics, but women's soccer has yet to find a foothold as a pro sport in the U.S. WUSA folded in 2003 after three seasons, failing to capitalize on the success of the 1999 World Cup. More recently, Women's Professional Soccer folded this year, also after three seasons. With a vested interest in ensuring national team players have somewhere to play in the years leading up to the 2015 World Cup, U.S. Soccer is stepping in this time to seek to create a viable economic model. The teams will still be privately owned, but the federation will pay for the salaries of 24 national team players. SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

U.S. Soccer wants women's national team players to play at home President Sunil Gulati contemplates options for domestic league, residency program U.S. Soccer would prefer to have Hope Solo, Alex Morgan and the rest of the players on the women's national team playing at home rather than abroad. The hard part is figuring out the best way to make that happen. U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said Wednesday that the failures of the WUSA and the WPS over the last decade shows that a women's league of full-time professionals isn't yet sustainable

Final Match of U.S. Women's National Team Fan Tribute Tour, Presented by Panasonic, in Boca Raton, FL

The U.S. WNT will close out the Fan Tribute Tour, Presented by Panasonic, on Dec. 15 against China PR at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Fla. U.S. Kick off 7:00pm

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Florida State's Tiffany McCarty registered seven points on three goals and an assist in two games over the weekend to lead the Seminoles back to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the eighth year in a row. FSU defeated Texas Tech, 3-2, in the second round thanks in large part to McCarty's second two-goal performance of the postseason. Her first goal gave the Seminoles a one-goal lead in the second half, while the second was a golden goal in the 104th minute of double overtime. The goal gave McCarty the school record for career game-winning goals as it was the 13th of her career.

Kiana Clarke of West Pines United FC, id2 Scouts of US Club Soccer have her on the radar, future prospectâ&#x20AC;Ś Kiana is committed to Auburn (SEC).

Tiffany McCarty #14

College bound... Julia Sheffer is currently a senior at South Plantation High School and has plays with the u18 Copa team. Julia has been a member of PFC since u10. She currently committed to Florida Atlantic University and will continue to play soccer at a NCAA Division 1 program. Julia started in the PAL recreational program and changed over to PFC where she started with the developmental team (2nd team). Over time Julia developed into a 1st team player and has excelled since. She plays as an outside back on the right side. She can also play as a right midfielder or right winger. PFC wishes Julia the best of luck at FAU. SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

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ne of the age-old debates in soccer centers on

who is the best player of all time: Pele or Maradona? The argument is multifaceted, but if one of the deciding factors were controversy, Diego Armando Maradona would win hands down.

El Pibe de Oro (The Golden Boy) made his professional debut with Argentinos Juniors against Talleres de C贸rdoba on October 20, 1976, just 10 days short of his 16th birthday. He scored in excess of 100 goals for the club, but despite his mesmerizing form, a call-up from Cesar Luis Menotti for the 1978 World Cup was not forthcoming.

Legendary soccer player- Marodonna

Maradonna with the 'Hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

Maradona joined Boca Juniors in 1981, although it was only a fleeting stay. He helped them win the championship before moving to Barcelona. His transfer fee was a world record but Maradona found the temptations of the city too much to resist, and it was in 1983 that he allegedly started using cocaine.

From his infamous 'Hand of God' goal to the firing of a compressed air rifle at reporters outside his house, Maradona's past is checkered, but his genius never questioned. His technique was sublime and left-foot magical. His strength, dribbling skills and close control combined to take him past defenders, the end result often a goal or an assist for a teammate. In his autobiography, Maradona appears to harbor resentment against many in the game, those he believes have wronged him over the years. He is nothing if not honest about his feelings, and his outspoken views continue to cause a stir in in the game, long after retiring as a player in 1997. Maradona was raised in Villa Fiorito, a shantytown on the southern outskirts of Buenos Aires. One of six children in a poor family, he says in his autobiography that his father never allowed him to go without a meal, but that he had to work in a factory from 4 am each day to do so.

Maradonna hold the FIFA WORLD CUP for Argentina after 8 years. 3-2 win over Germany in the 1986 World Cup final in Mexico. SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

His second was sublime as he beat every player in his path and rounded the goalkeeper. Another brace against Italy carried his side into the final, where they beat West Germany 3-2. Maradona also helped Argentina progress to the final in Italy four years later, but his contribution was hindered by an ankle injury. None of his determination had been diminished, however, but he could do nothing to stop a 1-0 defeat to West Germany in the final. El Pibe was sent home in disgrace from the 1994 World Cup in the USA after two matches. He scored against Greece but after failing a drug test A move to Napoli would re-ignite his career. for ephedrine doping, FIFA expelled him from the Legendary soccer playerMarodonna Napoli's Favorite Son: tournament. El Diego came to be idolized by the Napoli fans as Thirty-four goals in 91 internationals makes he led the club to Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990. Maradona Argentina's second highest scorer after This was an astounding feat, and a proud era for Gabriel Batistuta, but it was more than just goals the south of Italy in their quest to compete with he brought to the table during one of soccerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the north and such powerhouse clubs as most controversial careers. Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan. Maradona's characteristics matched those of the city and its people; defiant, unapologetic and passionate. The tifosi (fans) adored him and he paid them back with a string of beautiful goals and a genuine affinity for the club. Napoli also won the 1987 Coppa Italia and the 1989 Uefa Cup as Maradona's presence ushered in an era of unprecedented success at the Stadio San Paolo. One of Maradona's fondest memories is playing for his country in the 1979 World Youth Championship in Japan. He inspired his team-mates to victory, in the process putting behind him the disappointment of not traveling to the World Cup the year before. Spectators at the 1982 World Cup did not see the best of Diego, although he did score twice against Hungary. His tournament ended in controversy, as he was sent-off against Brazil after getting frustrated with the tight marking of the Selecao defenders. Four years later in Mexico, the captain brought his 'A' game, scoring five times, including that famous double against England. The first was his 'Hand of God' effort as he punched the ball over goalkeeper Peter Shilton and into the net.

But his drug addiction continued, and a 15month suspension after failing a drug test for cocaine saw him leave the country in disgrace. Links with the city's Mafia - the Camorra - also did little to enhance his reputation and he left for Spain in 1992. A move to Sevilla didn't work out and after a brief stint at Newell's Old Boys, he finished his career at his beloved Boca Juniors.

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Joe Hart has emerged as the stand-out keeper of his generation, the undisputed No. 1 and a player who has been tipped to become the best goalkeeper in the world. Great reflexes, good positional sense and is comfortable with the ball at his feet. Energetic, athletic, a fearless young goalkeeper

Joe Hart Squad No: 25 Position: Goalkeeper Age: 25 Birth Date: Apr 19, 1987 Birth Place: Shrewsbury Height: 6' 3'' (1.91m) Weight: 181 lbs (81.9 kg)

Samuel Eto'o has established himself as one of the world's best strikers and is the highest paid player in the world after joining Russian side Anzhi on a threeyear contract worth $28.8 million per season. Pace and finishing, Eto'o is an expert at getting on the shoulder of the last defender, accelerating away and showing great composure to score in one-on-one situations. Prolific, pacey, strong and has world class finishing ability.

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Frank Ribery's career took a while to get going as he spent the first four years of his footballing life in France, playing for four different clubs. Boulogne, AlĂ¨s, Stade Brestois and Metz all had the winger on their books before Galatasaray took a chance on the midfielder. After just 15 matches in Turkey, Ribery chose to head back to France, joining Olympique Marseille on a free transfer. Fast, tricky and an excellent dribbler he has great control with the ball at his feet. Quick, incisive, committed, a strong winger.

Karim Benzema

An immensely-talented striker, Karim Benzema (due mainly to his Algerian heritage) was tipped to fill the boots of Zinedine Zidane for France and comparisons only gained pace when he signed for Real Madrid.

Franck Ribery

Full Name: Franck Ribery Squad No: 7 Position: Midfielder Age: 29 Birth Date: Apr 7, 1983 Birth Place: Boulogne-sur-Mer, France Height: 5' 7'' (1.70m) Weight: 159 kg

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Born in Lyon to Algerian parents, the North African nation did approach him about making himself available to them, but he declined saying: "Algeria is in my heart but sporting-wise I'm 100% French.â&#x20AC;&#x153; Strong and powerful, he has pace to burn and is a potent finisher from inside the box. Strong, powerful, quick, a classy striker.

Full Name: Karim Benzema Squad No: 10 Position: Forward Age: 24 Birth Date: Dec 19, 1987 Birth Place: Lyon, France Height: 6' 0'' (1.83m) Weight: 73 kg

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FOOTBALL BOOTs The history of football boots mirrors the development and progression of the beautiful game of football in the late 19th century and into the 20th century. Football rules and laws were introduced to progress football into a more organized and formalized structure, which succeeded in moving a largely provincial game into the sport that is enjoyed around the world right into the 21st century. Football as a game was part of British life for several hundred years previously and one early protagonist included probably the most famous and notorious historical figures of British history, King Henry VIII (1509-1547).

Earliest Recorded – King Henry VIII in 1526 King Henry VIII’s football boots were listed within the Great Wardrobe of 1526, a shopping list of the day. They were made by his personal shoemaker Cornelius Johnson in 1525, at a cost of 4 shillings, the equivalent of £100 in today’s money. Little is known about them, as there is no surviving example, but the royal football boots are known to have been made of strong leather, ankle high and heavier than the normal shoe of the day.

The 1800′s Football Boot Moving forward 300 years saw football developing and gaining popularity throughout Britain, but still remaining as an unstructured and informal pastime, with teams representing local factories and villages in a burgeoning industrial nation. Players would wear their hard, leather work boots, which were long laced and steel toe-capped as the first football boots. These football boots would also have metal studs or tacks hammered into them to increase ground grip and stability. As laws become integrated into the game in the late 1800′s, so saw the first shift in football boots to a slipper (or soccus) style shoe, with players of the same team starting to wear the same boots for the first time. Laws also allowed for studs, which had to be rounded. These leather studs, also known as cleats, were hammered into the early football boots, which for the first time moved away from the earlier favored work boots. These football boots weighed 500g and were made of thick, hard leather going up the ankle for increased protection. The football boots would double in weight when wet and had six studs in the sole. The football boot had arrived!

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Football boot styles remained relatively constant throughout the 1900′s up to the end of the second world war. The most significant events in the football boot world in the first part of the twentieth century were the formation of several football boot producers who are still making football boots today, including Gola (1905), Valsport (1920) and Danish football boot maker Hummel (1923). Over in Germany, Dassler brothers Adolf and Rudolf formed the GebrÃ¼der Dassler Schuhfabrik (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory) in Herzogenaurach in 1924 and began producing football boots in 1925 which had 6 or 7 replaceable, nailed studs, which could be changed according to the weather conditions of play.

The 1940′s to 1960′s Football Boots styles Football boot styles shifted significantly after the end of the second world war, as air travel became cheaper and more international fixtures were played. This saw the lighter, more flexible football boot being worn by the South Americans being thrust onto the world stage, and their ball skills and technical ability amazed all those that watched them. Football boot production shifted to producing a lighter football boot with the focus on kicking and controlling the ball rather than simply producing a piece of protective footwear. 1948 saw the formation of the Adidas company by Adolf (Adi) Dassler after a falling out with his brother that was to form the cornerstone of football boot maker rivalry for the preceding years up to today. Brother Rudolf founded the beginnings of the Puma company in 1948, quickly producing the Puma Atom football boot. This led to interchangeable screw in studs made of plastic or rubber for the first time, reputedly by Puma in the early 1950′s but the honor is also claimed by Adidas Football boots of the time were still over the ankle, but were now being made of a mixture of synthetic materials and leather, producing and even lighter shoe for the players of the day to display their skills with.

The seventies began with the iconic 1970 World Cup Finals which saw a sublime Brazilian team lift the trophy with Pele again at the helm, this time wearing the Puma King football boot. The decade itself will be remembered for the way in which football boot sponsorship took off, where players were being paid to wear only one brand. In terms of design and style, technological advancements produced lighter boots, and a variety of colors, including for the first time, the all-white football boot. In 1979, Adidas produced the world’s best selling football boot the Copa Mundial, built of kangaroo leather and built for speed and versatility. Although Adidas remained dominant, several other football boot makers joined the fray including Italian football boot maker Diadora (1977). The greatest development of recent times in the design and technology of football boots was developed in the eighties by former player Craig Johnston, who created the Predator football boot, which was eventually released by Adidas in the 1990′s. Johnston designed the Predator to provide greater traction between football boot and the ball, and football boot and the ground. The design allowed for greater surface areas to come into contact with the ball when being hit by the football boot, with a series of power and swerve zones within the striking area allowing the player to create greater power and swerve when hitting the “sweet spots”. The eighties also saw football boots for the first time being made by English company Umbro (1985), Italy’s Lotto and Spain’s Kelme (1982). Most significantly the nineties saw the entry of Nike, the world’s biggest sportswear producer, immediately making an impact with its Nike Mercurial soccer boot (1998), weighing in at just 200g.

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Exercises To Help Prevent ACL Injuries A Physical Therapistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perspective: Physical therapists recommend that athletes perform a series of exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination, as well as to counteract incorrect existing patterns of movement that may be damaging to their joints. These movement patterns may put them at greater risk for injuring their Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACL). These exercises demonstrate a sample of an injury prevention program and are not intended as a substitute for a treatment program designed by a physical therapist or other health care professional

Single Leg Balance: Stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent and attempt to maintain your balance for 15 to 30 seconds. Keep your hip, knee, and foot aligned with hip over knee over foot. Do 1-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions on each foot. As this task becomes easy, make it more challenging by increasing the time you stand on your foot and by standing on a soft surface, such as a pillow or foam pad.

Heel Touches: Stand on one foot on a solid and sturdy box or a step with the other foot off the edge. With your hands on your hips, bend your stance leg and lower your body down until your opposite heel, on the hanging leg, touches the ground and then push back up. Keep your hips level and your hip, knee and foot aligned while you execute this exercise. Do 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions on each foot. If you feel pain in the front of your knee, select a lower step heightor discontinue this exercise. SoccerDroid eMagazine - December 2012

3. Lunge Step: Stand with your feet together and step forward with one leg, bending your knee to 90 degrees after your foot hits the ground. Make sure the front knee remains over the ankle and does not go past step foot. Continue moving your body forward by bringing your back (stationary) leg forward, then together with your step leg. Alternate legs with each step. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions.

4. Broad Jump: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and jump forward, landing on both feet. Focuson taking small, controlled jumps and landing with equal weight distribution on each leg. Concentrate on soft, quiet landings and maintaining your lower extremities in good alignment, with your hips over your knees, and knees over your feet. Make sure your knees do not come together when you land from this jump. Over time, this exercise can be progressed by increasing the length of the jump. This exercise should be monitored either by a partner or with a mirror.

Physical therapists are health care professionals who diagnose and manage individuals of all ages who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Physical therapists examine each individual and develop a plan of care using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Physical therapists also work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility by developing fitnessand wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. The American Physical Therapy Association is a national organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students nationwide. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapist education, practice, and research. Consumers can access physical therapy news and information at www.apta.org/consumer.

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