YALE SOCCER FALL 2017 / NEWS
From the Association Dear Alumni and Friends of Yale Soccer, The 2017 season is finally upon us! We are a few weeks into the Fall and both the men and women are off to promising starts including challenging west coast trips against nationally ranked opponents. Enclosed in this newsletter are notes from both coaches that include their thoughts on the first few weeks, their west coast trips, and also thoughts from both the men’s and women’s captains. We had a successful Alumni gathering in Chicago in August with 25 teammates from the class of ‘96 through 2002 getting together. It was great reconnecting with old teammates and it was amazing to see the strength of the friendships 20 years after graduation for many of us. The event was an excellent reminder of the importance of the shared experience we have through Yale Soccer. See photo attached.... The common refrain in Chicago was “Why don’t we do this more often.” That’s my subtle transition to Alumni weekend which is fast approaching. We hope to see many of the group from Chicago and many more at the annual Alumni weekend and golf outing on the 13th and 14th of October. More details about the weekend’s events are included on the back of this newsletter. Everyone’s schedules are packed but reach out to a few teammates and make a plan to come back to Yale. As you follow the teams this fall and read the coaches’ updates in this newsletter I am confident you will see both programs are showing significant positive momentum. While the players
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and coaches are doing their part on the field we need to do our part to support them. An active and engaged alumni association is critical for a successful program. I invite and encourage you to get involved in any of our association initiatives that help support and strengthen Yale Soccer. We currently have mentoring, communication, events, and fundraising committees, and welcome new members who are interested in participating in any way. The work of our association also provides fundraising support for Kylie, Rudy, and the student athletes of Yale Soccer. The funds raised go to the most critical needs of the teams including travel for games, equipment, and recruiting the next generation of players. No gift is too small – every dollar counts. To show your support, you can mail a check to the Yale Soccer Association, PO Box 1844, New Haven CT 06508. If you would like to make a gift via credit card, simply visit giving.yale.edu, click ‘Make a Gift Now’, and be sure to select ‘Athletics’ and ‘Soccer’ from the drop down menus. (Remember, all gifts to the YSA count towards your personal and class giving totals for your next reunion!) Thank you for your continued support, Sam Powers ’98 & Vanessa Resnick ‘05 Yale Soccer Association Presidents