Archive for June, 2010

ISN Next Gen for 2010 (June) – MID Zach Moyers, Billings West (MT)

June 25, 2010

When people think of a soccer powerhouse, they may not think of a high school in Montana.  However, Billings West is such a school, winning consecutive Class AA state championships.  2008 Montana Gatorade Player of the Year Jack Pueringer led the squad to a state title two years ago, but it was junior Zach Moyers [...]

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U.S. Soccer Meets President Mandela

June 25, 2010

President Bill Clinton and other board members of the USA Bid Committee to bring the FIFA World Cup to the U.S. in 2018 or 2022 met Thursday in Johannesburg with Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, host of this year’s 2010 FIFA World Cup. With Former President Mandela, from left, is Sunil Gulati, president [...]

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Obama and the World Cup

June 24, 2010

The day after the historic and dramatic 1-0 victory against Algeria that sent the USA to the Round of 16 at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, United States President Barack Obama called the team and addressed the players and staff via speakerphone. The call came after dinner tonight to the meal room at the team [...]

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Revival for Kljestan in Tampa Bay

June 16, 2010

A new team, a new league, a load of new players.  Not exactly the easiest situation, but Gordon Kljestan has made the most of his opportunity with FC Tampa Bay. Kljestan currently is second on the team with 2 goals. He has appeared in 8 games (6 starts) and logged 490 minutes.  He is one [...]

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ESPN Equals First-Class

June 10, 2010

ESPN is truly a first-class organization from top to bottom. Their involvement with the 2010 World Cup has already become a thing of legends and a game hasn’t been played yet. Many people (even those who are not usually soccer fans) have been impressed by ESPN’s commericals and promotions detailing their World Cuo coverage. They have [...]

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Ronaldinho in San Diego (June 4)

June 9, 2010

Two-time “FIFA Player of the Year” and Nutrilite Global Spokesperson Ronaldinho conducts a soccer clinic for kids in San Diego. Nutrilite, exclusively from Amway Global, hosted the event at the University of San Diego in order to underscore the importance of balanced nutrition and training to achieve optimal health.

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Busy, Busy, Busy

June 6, 2010

This is perhaps the busiest time we have ever experienced. We are less than a week away from the start of the historic 2010 World Cup. We are in the midst of an exciting and successful outdoor season for MLS, USSF D-II, USL-2, and PDL. We are organizing a series of major events including our area’s [...]

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