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2012 ISN Cup: A Success Story and History in the Making

The 2012 ISN Cup was a resounding success, promoting the game of soccer in the Midwest at no cost to parents, teams, or players.  The free elite soccer showcase, the only of its kind, featured youth soccer matches between teams from across Ohio and Pennsylvania and a WPSL exhibition game.

Keystone Soccer Academy of Hopewell, Pennsylvania won the 2012 ISN Cup thanks to a 2-1-0 record and a +7 goal differential.  The team was led by Salem’s own Julia Dundon, who scored a brace against United HS in their final game.

Challenger Crew Juniors, the Columbus Crew’s Northern Ohio affiliate, finished with a 1-0-2 record and a +1 goal differential.  Challenger was led by goalkeeper Caitlin Jakubek, who finished with team highs in saves and minutes played.  Jakubek is an incoming freshman at the University of Akron and is expected to challenge for the starting goalkeeper position vacated by the graduated Jeny Wolbert.

United HS and Minerva HS both finished with a 0-1-2 record.  Minerva HS keeper Raychel Blocher earned the 2012 ISN Cup MVP award after a solid weekend performance.

The highlight of the weekend was a 8-0 win for the Ohio Galaxies WPSL squad over an All-Star team of NE Ohio college and high school players.  A crowd of over 100 saw Stark County’s first women’s professional match and the first WPSL match ever played in NE Ohio. Several Stark County players, including former GlenOak striker McKensey Cross and Perry defender Adriana Cosentino, played in the game.

It was the final match of the 2012 WPSL season for the Galaxies, who finished with a 3-0-2 record. The Galaxies were the highest scoring team in the Midwest Conference, possessing a potent attack and a strong defensive backline.

Sponsors for the event included Mercy Medical Center Sports Medicine, AFC Rushden and Diamonds, Pelé Sports, Subside Sports, Old Carolina Barbeque, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Canton Stark County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, Chick-fil-A at Westfield Belden Village Mall, Kishman’s IGA and Korrio.

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Ohio Galaxies Head to Canton to Face Local Stars

Top-flight soccer returns to Stark County with the 2012 ISN Cup at Plain  Township’s Diamond Sports Complex on July 14-15.

The highlight of the event is an exhibition match between Ohio  Galaxies FC of the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and a select All-Star  team of college and high school players.   The match will take place on Saturday, July 14th at 4:00 pm.  Parking and admission is free.

Matches between premier club and high school teams will take  place all weekend. Teams that are participating in the ISN Cup include Challenger Crew Juniors, Keystone Soccer Academy, Minerva HS, and United HS.

The ISN Cup is part  of International Soccer Network’s tradition of offering free soccer showcases  and combines to help promote the sport of soccer here in Northeast Ohio. The 2011 combine brought 165 players from 10 states and 3 countries, while the 2010 combine saw 65 players from 7 states participate.

Sponsors that help make this event possible include Kelme, Mercy Medical Center Sports Medicine, AFC Rushden and Diamonds, Pelé Sports, Subside Sports, Old Carolina Barbeque, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Canton Stark County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, Chick-fil-A at Westfield Belden Village Mall, Kishman’s IGA and Korrio.

Big Weekend, Big Promotion

All of us here at ISN have been feeling a bit nostalgic lately.  So we came up with a two-part promotion that should get people talking.  It is as follows:

1.  Create your own All-Time All-MLS Starting XI

In other words, build a dream team of  players that left their mark on MLS.  It can be players from Season 1 , this season, or anything in between.  Google it, dust off your old issues of Soccer America, talk to your fellow fans, whatever it takes.   Send your answer to editor@isnsoccer.com for consideration.  Out of fairness for all, be sure to use a 4-4-2 formation when considering your lineup. 

Our staff will pick their favorite and the lucky winner will receive a free copy of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D for the Nintendo 3DS™ system.  It is flying off the shelves nationwide, but you can get it here at ISN for free. Thanks to our friends at Konami for their help with this promotion.   

2.  Create your own All-Time All-Crew Starting XI

The Columbus Crew are legendary members of MLS.  Many international stars have donned the Black & Gold.  Who will you choose?  Our staff has the final say on this one as well, but the winner gets a free Italy national team jersey courtesy of Subside Sports.   

Send your answer to editor@isnsoccer.com for consideration. Out of fairness for all, be sure to use a 4-4-2 formation when considering your lineup. 

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