Courage '95 Gold players selected for the Northern District ODP:
1995
Stephanie Bruns
Jordan Kestel
Jessica Leonard
Rachel Marion
1996
Jewel Christian
Caitlyn Flores
Colleen Gawkins
Annah Lindberg
Arianna Reichardt
Niomi Serrano
Ashley Skertic
Congratulations to all!
Champions!
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Gold Takes Shot at Region I Title
Article by Dave Utnik in News & Messenger on 4/19/2011
"Courage to battle for top spot - Face North Division runner-up CFC in Region I championships in Delaware."
"'Every game was approached with a mindset of win or go home,' goalie Arianna Reichardt said. 'From the goalie to the forwards, everyone is expected to perform at a high caliber.'"
"An undefeated record pretty much confirms that."
"Seven different players - Annah Lindberg, Colleen Gawkins, Emily Lung, Jewel Christian, Jessica Leonard, Jordan Kestel, and Niomi Serrano - scored at least one goal during league play."
"'The players were very excited to be accepted into the Region I Premier League and immediately set a goal to win first place,' Courage coach Chris Jones said. 'This team has great chemistry, athleticism, and tremendous talent.'"
"'We knew we wanted to make it to regionals,' (Thyla) Peterson said."
For the complete article and pictures:
http://www2.insidenova.com/sports/2011/apr/19/courage-95-gold-takes-shot-region-i-title-ar-983927/
"Courage to battle for top spot - Face North Division runner-up CFC in Region I championships in Delaware."
"'Every game was approached with a mindset of win or go home,' goalie Arianna Reichardt said. 'From the goalie to the forwards, everyone is expected to perform at a high caliber.'"
"An undefeated record pretty much confirms that."
"Seven different players - Annah Lindberg, Colleen Gawkins, Emily Lung, Jewel Christian, Jessica Leonard, Jordan Kestel, and Niomi Serrano - scored at least one goal during league play."
"'The players were very excited to be accepted into the Region I Premier League and immediately set a goal to win first place,' Courage coach Chris Jones said. 'This team has great chemistry, athleticism, and tremendous talent.'"
"'We knew we wanted to make it to regionals,' (Thyla) Peterson said."
For the complete article and pictures:
http://www2.insidenova.com/sports/2011/apr/19/courage-95-gold-takes-shot-region-i-title-ar-983927/
Monday, April 11, 2011
PWSI U15 Girls Sweep Region One League by Storm
This past weekend the Courage 95 Gold team wrapped up First Place in the Region 1 Premier League South! Congratulations Gold!!
For the complete article:
http://www.scribd.com/full/52759125?access_key=key-jqrbfv38nqfdgo8c9ts
Pictures courtesy of Gawkins Family
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For the complete article:
http://www.scribd.com/full/52759125?access_key=key-jqrbfv38nqfdgo8c9ts
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Third Place at Jefferson Cup
After a disappointing Saturday, including a 2 - 0 loss against an excellent SAC team and a 0 - 0 tie with the NC Fusion Elite, our Gold found the goal on Sunday. The '95 Gold team defeated World Class FC 95 with a score of 6 - 2. Goals were scored by Jessica Leonard, Colleen Gawkins (2), Jewel Christian (2), and Cassidy Rowell.
The consolation game was against Hockessin SC Blast. After getting behind by a goal, Jordan Kestel scored a header goal off a corner from Ashley Skertic. Emily Lung and Annah Lindberg also added goals. The final score was 3 - 1.
Excellent defensive play by Arianna Reichardt, Jordan Kestel, Siobhan O'Toole, Bertha Martinez, Thyla Peterson, and Rachel Marion kept the Gold in the games all weekend.
Congratulations Gold!!
The consolation game was against Hockessin SC Blast. After getting behind by a goal, Jordan Kestel scored a header goal off a corner from Ashley Skertic. Emily Lung and Annah Lindberg also added goals. The final score was 3 - 1.
Excellent defensive play by Arianna Reichardt, Jordan Kestel, Siobhan O'Toole, Bertha Martinez, Thyla Peterson, and Rachel Marion kept the Gold in the games all weekend.
Congratulations Gold!!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
U14 Majestics Edge Freedom to Advance into Championship
U14 Majestics Edge Freedom to Advance into Championship
Goalkeeper Ari Reichardt Saves Three Before Scoring Winning Penalty Kick
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After ninety grueling minutes and an additional twenty of overtime, the U14 Northern Virginia Majestics and Washington Freedom faced penalty kicks to resolve the scoreless morning in the Super Y-League North American Championship semifinal match Monday morning in Tampa, Florida. Both sides showed their grit and resilience by remaining deadlocked after ten penalty kicks each, but Northern Virginia goalkeeper Ari Reichardt finally decided the stalemate in dramatic fashion with a low blast untouched into the right corner.
Fresh off a dramatic victory the night before, the Majestics squared off against a Freedom squad filled with familiar faces from the Northern Virginia and DC metro area. Each side launched numerous aggressive attacks forward, only to find their efforts thwarted by sturdy defensive lines throughout the match and overtime. Although scoring opportunities were rare, each squad exhibited quality play through the midfield to no avail.
As fatigue became apparent on the faces and wobbly knees of the players, the referee’s whistle sounded to end the second overtime period and the start of penalty kick tie-breakers. The initial round of five kicks concluded with an athletic save from each keeper, but could not produce a decision. Five rounds later, Reichardt found herself in an unusual position, lining up to shoot the ball rather than deflect a penalty kick. With twelve yards and a solid Washington keeper separating herself and a victory for her team, Reichardt calmly strode to penalty spot and struck true to launch the ecstatic Majestics into the title match.
The U14 Majestics face a rematch with the Chicago Fire Junior to defend their North American title earned in 2009. Northern Virginia and Chicago met in the group rounds, with the Majestics emerging victorious on a last minute own goal to win.
NVFC, comprised of the Northern Virginia Royals (male), Northern Virginia Majestics (female), and NOVA FC (male and female) USL teams, is also represented by thirty-three players in the previous SYL ODP Camp pool announced last February. Thirty-two players from the Royals, Majestics, and NOVA FC Super Y-League programs comprised Northern Virginia’s representation the previous year.
The USL North American Finals will be held in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled to run from November 19th through November 23rd. A total of sixteen teams will clash at every age level in the boys Super Y-League’s U13-U17 divisions. On the girls side, twelve teams will meet from each of the five age divisions. The 2010 version of the Super Y-League finals is the greatest representative of elite youth talent in North America now that the league encompasses nine regions across the United States and Canada.
Goalkeeper Ari Reichardt Saves Three Before Scoring Winning Penalty Kick
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After ninety grueling minutes and an additional twenty of overtime, the U14 Northern Virginia Majestics and Washington Freedom faced penalty kicks to resolve the scoreless morning in the Super Y-League North American Championship semifinal match Monday morning in Tampa, Florida. Both sides showed their grit and resilience by remaining deadlocked after ten penalty kicks each, but Northern Virginia goalkeeper Ari Reichardt finally decided the stalemate in dramatic fashion with a low blast untouched into the right corner.
Fresh off a dramatic victory the night before, the Majestics squared off against a Freedom squad filled with familiar faces from the Northern Virginia and DC metro area. Each side launched numerous aggressive attacks forward, only to find their efforts thwarted by sturdy defensive lines throughout the match and overtime. Although scoring opportunities were rare, each squad exhibited quality play through the midfield to no avail.
As fatigue became apparent on the faces and wobbly knees of the players, the referee’s whistle sounded to end the second overtime period and the start of penalty kick tie-breakers. The initial round of five kicks concluded with an athletic save from each keeper, but could not produce a decision. Five rounds later, Reichardt found herself in an unusual position, lining up to shoot the ball rather than deflect a penalty kick. With twelve yards and a solid Washington keeper separating herself and a victory for her team, Reichardt calmly strode to penalty spot and struck true to launch the ecstatic Majestics into the title match.
The U14 Majestics face a rematch with the Chicago Fire Junior to defend their North American title earned in 2009. Northern Virginia and Chicago met in the group rounds, with the Majestics emerging victorious on a last minute own goal to win.
NVFC, comprised of the Northern Virginia Royals (male), Northern Virginia Majestics (female), and NOVA FC (male and female) USL teams, is also represented by thirty-three players in the previous SYL ODP Camp pool announced last February. Thirty-two players from the Royals, Majestics, and NOVA FC Super Y-League programs comprised Northern Virginia’s representation the previous year.
The USL North American Finals will be held in Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled to run from November 19th through November 23rd. A total of sixteen teams will clash at every age level in the boys Super Y-League’s U13-U17 divisions. On the girls side, twelve teams will meet from each of the five age divisions. The 2010 version of the Super Y-League finals is the greatest representative of elite youth talent in North America now that the league encompasses nine regions across the United States and Canada.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Current Rank from GotSoccer.com
Current Rank Change Championship
National Ranking Points 15509
State Ranking Points 16615
National Rank 17 (+32)
Region 1 Rank 4 (+13)
Virginia Rank 1 (+1)
Current Rank Calculated: 9/26/2010
Previous Rank Calculated: 8/27/2010
National Ranking Points 15509
State Ranking Points 16615
National Rank 17 (+32)
Region 1 Rank 4 (+13)
Virginia Rank 1 (+1)
Current Rank Calculated: 9/26/2010
Previous Rank Calculated: 8/27/2010
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
U13 Majestics Claim the 2009 North American Super-Y League (SYL) Title
From novasc.org
The U13 Majestics Super Y League team made up of the players from the NVSC Jr. Majestics 95 Gold travel team swept the competition and clenched the Super Y-League (SYL) North American Championship title at Ed Radice Soccer Complex in Tampa, Florida.
The U13 Majestics capped a perfect (12-0-0) 2009 Super Y league season with 35 goals for and just 1 goal against. The team’s record captured the South East Region and classified the Northern Virginia Majestics as the top seed going into the North American Championship Tournament.
The 2009 season centered on a well balanced team starting with a “Solid Wall” Defense (Goalie- Arianna Reichardt, Defensive Backs- Brianna Aldo, Olivia DuPont, Jordan Kestel, Bertha Martinez and Siobahn O’Toole), a “Controlling” Mid-Field (Maggie Chapman, Jessica Leonard, Ashley Skertic and Cassidy Rowell) and “Fast & Furious” Forwards (Jewel Christian, Dixie Johnson, Annah Lindberg and Thyla Peterson).
The U13 Majestics took their “shut them down and attack” formula into the North American National Super Y League Tournament and out classed their competition. Through teamwork and communication, they shut out their preliminary competition (3-0-0) with 8 goals for and 0 against. The Defensive Wall frustrated their opponents’ scoreless advances allowing the Midfielders to press the ball goal-ward to the “ever attacking” and focused Forwards. The team extended this formula into the semi-finals defeating Coastal FC (3–0).
The Championship game against Rage SC started quickly with the defense and midfielders controlling the ball and generating an early strike by Jewel Christian. The Defense kept the Rage out of their goal box for most of the game and a pair of goals from Annah Lindberg proved enough to capture the 2009 North American Championship (3-1). Lindberg’s efforts won her the SYL Tournament MVP. Coach Chris Jones, his first national title, praised the team's efforts, "Their teamwork and motivation lead to a classy tournament win."
The four-day tournament featured the top SYL clubs in the United States and Canada. The North American tournament title capped a perfect 17-0-0 season for Northern Virginia in the squad’s first SYL season.
Super-Y enhances the year round development of NVSC players and provides the opportunity to play Top Rated Nationally ranked teams. Teams train and compete over the summer season for the North American Finals held in November.
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