Penn Fusion Soccer Academy Copryright 2012 05/19/2012 05/19/2012 www.pennfusion.org News from Penn Fusion Soccer Academy <center>CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK<center/> 05/09/2012 11:36 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/624554.html May 9, 2012 - Penn Fusion Soccer Academy would like to congratulate the Penn Fusion ’95 Boys team for making the finals of the 2012 NCS State Cup.  Also, congratulations to West Chester United Soccer Club’s teams who advanced to their Cup finals.  NCS State Cup Finalists: U-13 Predators ’98 Boys, U-13 Predators’98 Girls, Challenge Cup Finalists: U-10 Predators ’01 Boys, U-11 Predators ’00 Boys and Presidents Cup Finalists: U-17 Predators’94.  Also, congratulations to Spirit United Soccer Club NCS State Cup Finalist U12B ’99 Sol.  Congratulations and good luck to all!

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/624554.html <center>2012-2013 Tryout Schedule UPDATED<center/> 04/27/2012 09:48 AM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/506758.html March 19, 2012 -  Penn Fusion Soccer Academy has modified their Tryout Schedule for the 2012-2013 Season.  Click here to access the most recent schedule.  All schedule changes are highlighted in RED.  For more information on the tryout process please contact Academy Director, Tony Williams at twilliams@pennfusion.org.

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/506758.html <center>PALOS MAKES FINALS<center/> 05/05/2012 10:05 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/623391.html May 5, 2012 - Major League Soccer and Seattle Sounders FC announced that PENN FUSION ’94B player, HECTOR PALOS,  was the “Good Hands®” top goalkeeper - El Portero Allstate finalist along with  five talented young field players who will represent the club at the national “Final Event” of Sueño MLS 2012 – presented by Allstate. The nationally-televised player search is showcased on República Deportiva, the popular Univision Spanish-language sports show that chronicles the tryouts in a “reality show within a show” format.  Click here for more on Hector's story and click here for more on the finalists.  Congratulations Hector!

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/623391.html <center>PENN FUSION '97B ADVANCE IN REGION 1 PREMIER LEAGUE<center/> 05/01/2012 09:13 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/622101.html April 30, 2012 - The PENN FUSION ’97B team advanced to the Region 1 Premier League playoffs this past weekend after beating Lower Merion Magic (ePA) 4-3 and LDC United (ePA) 3-2.  They advance with a 5W-1L-1D record in the Southern bracket and will meet Beachside (CT) in the semi-finals on May 12.  Congratulations boys!  Click here for more.

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/622101.html <center>2012/2013 COACHING APPOINTMENTS<center/> 04/26/2012 09:21 AM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/620102.html April 25, 2012 - PENN FUSION is pleased to announce the 2012/2013 Coaching Appointments for their U13-U18 academy teams. "We are very fortunate to have such a talented and qualified group of coaches who are committed to the growth and development of our players both as players and, more importantly, as people," commented Tony Williams, Academy Director.  The staff includes three USSF ’A’ license holders, four USSF ’B’ license holders and eight staff members have either played or coached at professional European clubs.  They have also collectively won over thirty state championships, along with six US Youth Soccer Regional titles and two ODP National championships. Click here for a list of the coaching appointments.

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/620102.html <center>CIOLEK RANKED #5 KEEPER FOR CLASS OF 2014<center/> 04/25/2012 02:21 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/620276.html April 25, 2012 - Penn Fusion ’96 Girls player, HANNAH CIOLEK made Topdrawer Soccer’s Girls top 150 national club soccer player rankings for the 2014 graduating class.  Hannah is ranked #35 nationally, is the #5 position player (goalkeeper) nationally, and #1 in the Pennsylvania region.  Click here for more!  In addition, Hannah was recently interviewed for the recent Topdrawer Soccer’s 2014 Girls Recruiting Insider article.  Click here for the recruiting article.  Congratulations Hannah!

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/620276.html <center>PFSA'95 BOYS AND WORLD COMPETE AT DALLAS CUP<center/> 04/13/2012 01:08 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/616827.html 4/13/12 - The Penn Fusion ’95 Boys team was one of 180 teams selected from over 30 countries such as Brazil, England, Germany, France, China, Japan, Mexico and the USA to compete at the XXXIII Dallas Cup on April 1st - 9th. Upon arriving at the hotel it was evident from the very start that this was a much different tournament than the team had ever played in. The electric vibe that permeated the lobby was contagious. Conversations in German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese all had a common element ... a smile on everyone’s face. It was obvious that this was going to be a great experience.

The PFSA95 Boys U16 bracket consisted of FC Golden State (CA), Odyssey Blue (TX), and Torreon (MX). The  opening  game against FC Golden was a great game with end to end action. There were some quality opportunities and goalkeeping on both teams but it was Golden State who found the back of the net with a late goal. Despite pressing hard in the final minutes the boys suffered a 1-0 defeat to a quality side. The team’s performance improved consistently during the week and ended very positively with a resounding win over CD Torreon (Mexico) 8-1 with braces from Evan Dwyer, John Roos, and Matt Greer and singles from Joe Hansen and Kris Gross. The boys ended up second in their bracket to FC Golden State who ended up a finalist in the U16 age group.
 
Apart from their own competition, the team had the pleasure to watch Gordon Jago Super group matches such as Manchester United vs FC Dallas, Cortiba FC (Brazil) vs Club Bolivar (Bolivia) and Everton FC vs Kashiwa Reysol (Japan). Sideline seats to these games gave the boys an up close look at some of the best U19 players in the world. The different style of play between countries, teams and individual players was very educational and inspirational.
 
Congratulations to the Penn Fusion 95 Boys team on representing Penn Fusion SA well on and off the field.  Congratulations should also be given to the Dallas Cup organizing committee.  From registration, through opening ceremonies and even through two tornados that hit Dallas Tuesday night the tournament ran flawlessly. The pitches were spectacular, competition was great, and the quality of the referees was nothing short of outstanding.  It was truly a pleasure to experience for player, coach, and fan.
]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/616827.html <center>ROSENBERRY PLAYS FOR UNION RESERVE<center/> 04/10/2012 02:07 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/615935.html April 10, 2012 - PENN FUSION ’93 BOYS player, KEEGAN ROSENBERRY, played in the Philadelphia Union’s first MLS Reserve League match of 2012 against the New England Revolution.  He is hoping to get called up again this weekend to play against the Columbus Crew. This is a great honor for Keegan who also captained the U18 Union team last summer when they played against Everton FC U18.  Congratulations Keegan!

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/615935.html <center>PENN FUSION '94 BOYS SHOWCASE FINALISTS<center/> 04/09/2012 05:00 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/615686.html April 9, 2012 - The PENN FUSION ’94 BOYS were finalists at the 2012 MAPS Spring College Showcase.  They opened play by defeating North Hunterton SC Attack (3-1).  They then beat Ukranian Sitch USA (1-0) and tied Jersey United Spartans (2-2).     A tough final game vs Cherry Hill FC Phoenix ended regulation play at 0-0 and went immediately to a PK shootout, with Cherry Hill being crowned Champions after the 5-4 Shootout result.  Congratulations on a great weekend of soccer!

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/615686.html <center>PENN FUSION ALL STARS<center/> 03/21/2012 01:23 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/610821.html March 21, 2012 - Five Penn Fusion Girls were honored as 2011 ESPN High School Fall Season All Stars.  Congratulations to:

Defender: Jenna Dubs, Boyertown, Sr., Marshall
Forward: Kendall Frey, Downingtown East (Exton), Sr., East Carolina
Forward: Hollie Garber, Boyertown, Sr., Towson

Defender: Emily Morgan, Owen J. Roberts (Pottstown), Jr., Georgetown
Midfielder: Olivia DiFonso, John Carroll (Bel Air), Jr. URI

Click here for the article.

 

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/610821.html <center>PENN FUSION 95B SUCCESS AT JEFFERSON CUP<center/> 03/14/2012 11:00 AM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/608319.html 3/13/12 - Penn Fusion ’95B team had a successful showing at the 2012 Jefferson Cup!  The team competed in the highest level showcase flight and finished on top with 23 points.  Play started with a 3-0 win over VA state champions, Loudon Red.   Coach Lee Martin said, "Our key was to be really solid at the back and build from that. If we could break them down and get a goal, the opponents would have to change their game plan and then it would open the game up for us and we have the players with the technical ability that can play one-and two-touch and just keep the ball all game. I think second half we controlled the game. I think we had maybe two-thirds of the possession and over a full game, if you control the possession, you’re probably going to end up and win the game.”  The team then tied PAW state champions, Arsenal FC Gunners 0-0 before beating KY state champions, United Internationals 2-0 in the final game.  Click here for more.

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/608319.html <center>ROBINO "TOP 100 PLAYER TO WATCH"<center/> 03/06/2012 10:28 AM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/605288.html March 6, 2012 - Penn Fusion ’94 Girls player, KENDAL ROBINO, made Topdrawer Soccer’s Players to Watch list as one of the Nation’s Top 100 Girls from the class of 2013.  Kendal is currently ranked #94 on this list.  Congratulations Kendal!  Click here for more!

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/605288.html ZANDI AT ODP WINTER INTERREGIONAL 04/13/2012 12:59 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/597695.html Feb. 2012 - Penn Fusion ’95B player, ZACH ZANDI, joined the nation’s top U16 Boys and competed in the 2012 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Winter Interregional on Jan. 27-29 in Bradenton, Fla. The nation’s top Under-16 Boys competed in front of college coaches and U.S. National Team scouts at the world’s largest and most advanced mulit-sport and education complex.  Zandi converted a penalty kick in the 19th minute against Region IV that led to a 4-0 victory.  Click here for more news.  Congratulations Zach!

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/597695.html GUNDERSON, ROBINO, LAURENTO-FALCOFF, AND WATTS SELECTED 03/06/2012 10:16 AM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/591650.html January 18, 2012 – Penn Fusion players, Andrea Gunderson, Kendal Robino, Kira Laurento-Falcoff and Bryce Watts were selected to participate in the Elite Clubs National League’s Elite Training Player Development Program (PDP) in Philadelphia. The event will take place Jan. 21-22, 2012, with 58 of the best players from nine ECNL clubs in the mid-Atlantic region.  For a complete rosters and more on this event, click here. Congratulations girls!

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/591650.html JOHNS, MANLEY AND MCCLERNON HEAD TO NATIONAL TEAM CAMP 04/13/2012 12:53 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/592765.html January 24, 2012 - Penn Fusion ’96 Girls teammates, KAELYN JOHNS and PHOEBE MCCLERNON, will join Penn Fusion ’95 Girls player MEREDITH MANLEY at the US Youth Soccer ODP National Team Development Camp in Las Vegas on Feb. 7-12, 2012.  This invitation-only event brings players together from around the country to train and play alongside fellow elite athletes. The developmental camp will highlight the players individual talents and provide opportunities for them to shine.  Congratulations girls!  Click here for more on this story.

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/592765.html MORRISON CHOSEN FOR U20 NATIONAL TEAM CAMP 03/06/2012 10:14 AM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/588704.html January 3, 2012 - CASEY MORRISON has been called up to the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team training camp at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. U.S. head coach Steve Swanson has called 30 players for the Jan. 5-19 event which will feature many of the top performers from college soccer this past fall.  Click here for more information on this wonderful opportunity.  Congratulations Casey! 

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/588704.html PENN FUSION '97 BOYS PRESIDENT'S CUP CHAMPIONS 05/01/2012 08:05 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/603848.html Feb. 2012 - The PENN FUSION ’97 BOYS team was crowned 2012 Virginia Legacy President’s Day Cup Champions.  The team was outstanding on offense and defense all weekend.  They opened up  bracket play with a decisive 7-1 win over Chesapeake United and won their semi-final match 3-1 by beating Braddock Road.  In the championship match, they beat Cosmos Academy 4-2.  Congratulations boys on an outstanding weekend of soccer.

 

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/603848.html BRADLEY CALLED FOR U17W NATIONAL TEAM CAMP 04/13/2012 12:51 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/592488.html January 23, 2012 - Penn Fusion’s DEIRDRE BRADLEY, a member of the Penn Fusion ’96 Girls team, was selected to participate in a Football Association of Ireland Women’s Under 17’s training camp, taking place in Dublin, Ireland in February.  Deirdre, along with the other 24 players rostered for this event, will report to Head Coach Harry Kenny for this training camp.  Congratulations Deirdre! Click here for more on this great opportunity.

]]> http://www.pennfusion.org/home/592488.html CIOLEK AND WATTS PLAY SOCCER IN SPAIN 05/01/2012 08:05 PM http://www.pennfusion.org/home/600144.html Feb. 20, 2012 - Hannah Ciolek and Bryce Watts from the Penn Fusion ’96G team are representing the Region 1 ODP Girls in Spain.  The select invited roster of 18 girls from the ’95 and ’96 Region I pool will train at the Spain National Team Complex “Ciudad de Futbol” and will play four games against Spanish Academy soccer teams.  In addition, the players will have opportunities to tour soccer and cultural venues and will be attending La Liga professional soccer games.  Good luck girls!

 

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