Boys U11 Storm Go Undefeated in AAYSA County League

Severna Park, MD – The Severna Park U11 Storm moved up to Division 2 of the Anne Arundel Youth Soccer Association county league and finished atop the leaderboard in the fall season with an undefeated record of 9-0-1.  It is the strongest showing of our team to date and reflects the hard work and effort all the guys have put in.

We credit the undefeated season to a solid set of keepers, an ironclad defense and a dynamic offense, all aspects of the game we as coaches have been proud to see our players grow and excel in over the last few seasons.

The Storm roster includes players Stephen Brant, Jamie Evans, Cade Fanning, Reid Figlioli, Michael George, Liam Mahoney, Dominic Morris, Michael Nobilio, Josh Phillips, Mason Seibenhaar, Dylan Simmons, Mason Stagi, Luke Walker and Mitch Zurlo.

GU8 Select Soccer Takes County League by Storm

... and Venom Girls Go on to Win Fallston Cup Tourney

Severna Park, MD – The Severna Park Venom and Severna Park Girls United – two newly-formed Green Hornets Girls U8 Select Soccer teams – took the Anne Arundel Youth Soccer Association county league by storm this fall.  It marks the first time Green Hornets has fielded GU8 select teams in the league’s fall season.

Venom finished the fall season tied for first place in Division I, winning every game in which it played.  Girls United finished tied for second place in Division II, with a record of 7-2-1.

The Venom roster includes players Gillian Bean, Addison Carey, Parker Collins, Abby Cover, Annie Gage, Emma Lawrence, Sally Reed, Lacey Toth, Bella Van Gieson, Brooke Velez, and Ava Zimmerman.

The Girls United roster (seen below) includes players Ellie Ballard, Kate Behe, Maeve Byrne, Isabella Dorn, Addison Mahaney, Olivia Nardone, Kaiya Norton, Elizabeth Pearce, Eleni Puzas, Lena Slade, and Athena Vangraefschepe.

The GU8 select soccer program is led by coaches Dan Gage, Chris Nardone, Mark Cover, and Jeanne Byrne.

Venom then went on to win its age group in the competitive Fallston Cup tournament in Fallston, Maryland on November 15 and 16.  The championship in Fallston was a well-deserved capstone on a successful undefeated fall outdoor season for the girls.

Tournament champions (seen below) include players Gillian Bean, Addison Carey, Parker Collins, Abby Cover, Annie Gage, Emma Lawrence, Olivia Nardone, Sally Reed, Lacey Toth, Athena Vangraefschepe, Bella Van Gieson, Brooke Velez, and Ava Zimmerman.

Both teams are playing futsal this winter and preparing to lead the county league again this spring.

Severna Park Soccer boasts two Finalists in Columbia Fall Classic

Severna Park, MD - The SEVP Fury (U15 Boys) and SEVP Vipers (U12 Boys) played in the top flights (Premier) of their respective age groups at the Columbia Fall Classic last weekend.  Both advanced through their division to make it to the finals but fell 2-1 in the championship game. 

The SEVP Vipers results are here.

The SEVP Fury results are here.

SEVP Fever team and players acknowledged for achievements

Severna Park, MD - The Severna Park Fever land 2 of the 11 players from Maryland on the Top Drawer "Fall High School All-American Watch List", Daniel Kwon and Mike Heitzmann:

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/highschool/nscaaplayerrankings/index.jsp

Fever players Ryan Gruss and Justin Snyder were highlighted in Pasadena voice:

http://www.pasadenavoice.com/sports/chesapeake-boys-help-sp-team-md-cup-title-national-league-spot#.U_9qHdm9LCR

Furthermore, the Fever’s National League acceptance was highlighted in the Capital recently:

http://touch.capitalgazette.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-81131552/

SEVP Fever accepted to USYS National League

Severna Park, MD - The U18 Boys Severna Park Fever have been accepted into the USYS National League for the upcoming 2014-2015 season!  The team earned the spot as one of four teams accepted out of Region I.  The Fever have posted back to back state cup championships with an impressive 2-1 record in Regionals this past season.  This year the resume was enough to put them into the National League where they will face some of the top competition from around the country.  For more details read on.

BU18 Teams can be found here:

http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/national_league/201415_national_league_teams/#U18B

Press release follows.

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Field of 160 teams announced for 2014-15 US Youth Soccer National League

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40 teams to earn direct path to 2015 US Youth Soccer National Championships
31 of 55 US Youth Soccer State Associations represented

FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 1, 2014) — US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the 160 teams that have earned their place in the 2014-15 US Youth Soccer National League season. The league, entering its eighth season, is home to the nation’s top Under-14 through Under-18 Boys and Girls club soccer teams, with each team having an individual proven track record of continued success in US Youth Soccer programs.

Each gender age group fields 16 teams divided into two divisions, and the top two finishers from each division receive an automatic berth to the 2015 US Youth Soccer National Championships, the oldest and most prestigious youth soccer national championship competition, to be held July 20-26, 2015 in Tulsa, Okla. The four National League representatives will join the four Regional Champions for a total of eight qualifiers per age group at the National Championships in the Under-14 through Under-18 divisions.

The 2014-15 National League field includes 66 of the 72 Under-13 through Under-17 teams that qualified for the 2014 National Championships, 16 of the 20 finalists and seven of 10 champions. 

As is the case with the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series events and the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program, the National League creates another significant opportunity for the nation's collegiate, professional and national team staffs to see players in an environment of meaningful play. 

Last season, several National League players were invited into youth National Team camps, and the majority of U-17 and U-18 players have committed to play collegiate soccer at some of the top programs in the country.

"The US Youth Soccer National League continues to provide the top competition for boys and girls in the country as each team must prove itself to gain entry into the league," said Paul Luchowski, National League commissioner.  "National League teams have claimed 18 of 26 possible National Championships in the past three years, which speaks to the quality of the teams in the league and the value of the competition.  Hundreds of collegiate, professional and national team scouts attend each National League date for just that reason."

2014-15 US Youth Soccer National League teams [Link]
See the location of all 160 National League teams [Map]

The National League is an extension of the highly successful US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues [Region I (East) Premier League, Region II Midwest Regional League, Region III Southern Premier League and Region IV Far West Regional League] in which the top teams are eligible to continue the path of success into the National League where the ultimate prize is qualifying for the prestigious US Youth Soccer National Championships.

The 2014-15 National League will consist of 31 of the 55 US Youth Soccer State Associations, from Region I (East): Delaware, Eastern New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York West, Pennsylvania West and Virginia; from Region II (Midwest): Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio North and Ohio South; from Region III (South): Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Texas and Texas South; from Region IV (West): Arizona, California North, California South, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Washington.

The seven-game season will begin in Wilson, N.C., alongside the CASL Showcase, with the girls playing Nov. 20-23 and boys playing Dec. 11-14. Under-15 through Under-18 teams will participate in one of two other locations, the first being in Orlando, Fla., alongside the Disney Soccer Showcase, Dec. 27-29 for the boys and Dec. 31-Jan. 2 for the girls. The final play date will be held in Las Vegas, alongside the Player’s College Showcase, March 13-15 for the boys and March 20-22 for the girls. All Under-14 teams will complete their seasons in Las Vegas.  In 2013-14, there was much on the line during the final weekends of play, as 16 of 20 division titles and 31 of 40 National Championship berths were decided in Las Vegas. The complete 2014-15 National League schedule will be announced in the fall.

Since its inception, National League teams have captured a combined 31 National Championships. In 2008, seven of the eight championship finals slots in the Under-15 and 16 age groups were won by National League teams, which resulted in the League's first four national championships. The League notched four more National Championship titles in 2009 including the Under-15 Boys and Girls, as well as Under-16 Boys and Under-17 Girls. At the 2010 National Championships, League participants took home titles in the Under-15 Boys and Under-17 Girls age groups. In 2011, eight National League teams advanced to the National Championship game and claimed three more national titles. In 2012, 16 league teams qualified for the National final, with seven taking home National Championships. In 2013, 14 of 16 finalists were league participants, with six claiming the National title. In 2014, 13 of 20 league teams made the National final and five claimed National Championships. For a list of past National League champions and history, click here.

Strikers and Lasers win WAGS Sportmanship Honors - Spring 2014

Congratulations to the U13 SEVP Strikers and the U13 SEVP Lasers for being recognized for outstanding sportsmanship over the course of the Spring WAGS 2014 season.  The nominations come from other teams in the same division.

Teams will be sent a check in the amount of $150.00 in recognition of the exceptional sportsmanship demonstrated by your players, coaches, and parents throughout the Spring 2014 season.

SEVP U9 United win Adidas Washington Gateway Classic

SEVP Boys U9 United completed their first year of competition with a championship in the inaugural Adidas Washington Gateway Classic tournament in Olney, MD, June 14th and 15th. The team withstood three penalty kicks in the championship game to come away with the title and a perfect 4-0 tournament record.

The up-tempo style the boys exhibited throughout the regular season in the National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) was on display in the tournament as they poured in 25 goals in their four tournament games. Led by Henry Saunders and Gavin Simpkins with 6 goals apiece and Ameyaw Hoffmaster adding 4 goals and 4 assists, the team was determined to come away with the title. United faced two Alliance Soccer Club teams in the Saturday games, outscoring them by a combined 16-5 score. In the opening game on Sunday, United allowed two quick goals to A3 Soccer before eventually cruising to a 5-2 victory. The final matched United against SoccerDome Gold, a Prince George’s County tournament team. After a tight first-half, United took over in the second and when Evan Souder saved a late penalty kick, the 4-3 championship game victory was secured.

“The tournament  really was the culmination of a fantastic year for the boys. The improvements they made from the time they came together as individuals in August to the team they are today is really impressive”. The team is looking forward to competing in the inaugural season of the Eastern Premier Development League (EPDL) in the fall. “The emphasis on player development of this new league really provides Severna Park Soccer with a unique advantage that we really hope to build on over the next few years”.

Team Photo:
Front (L-R): Ryan Mescher, Hudson Lamb, Davis Cawfield, Evan Souder, Gavin Simpkins
Middle (L-R): Brad Dulin, William Park, Ameyaw Hoffmaster, Hayden Warren, Andrew Handen, Ben Samples
Back (L-R): Jeremy Simpkins, Matt Souder, Bill Samples
Not Pictured: Ryan Rivera, Henry Saunders, Peter Saunders, Thomas Sitzmann, and Steve Saunders (Assistant Coach)

SEVP Fury win Kirkwood Boys Premier Tournament

The Severna Park Fury took home the championship of the Gold flight of the Kirkwood Boys Premier Tournament June 15th 2014. 

Team Photo:

Front : Sam Farrell

Middle (L-R): Will Augustin, Keaton Bathras, Drew Belloff, Ryan Nelson, Evan Yeigh, Ian Musser, Marcus Trotman

Back (L-R): Head Coach Kenny Toma, Ryan Muldoon, Sam Kriel (C), Andrew Meyers, Jayshawn Valencia, Griffin Bathras, Jack Goode, Kevin Kobosko, Maxim Murphy, Michael Moore, Clint Strehl, Coach Mike Kriel

Not Pictured: Assistant Coach Paul Kowalewski, Team Manager Mike Murphy

The Fury's first opponent in group play was Kirkwood Revolution (DE), #2 in Delaware.  The Fury dominated possession for most of the game and eventually being awared a PK in the second half.  Sam Kriel calmly put it away for what turned out to be the game winner. 1-0.

The Fury then faced Jersey Shore Boca Jr FC Juniors (NJ).  This game proved more physical and more back and forth.  Clint Strehl put away 3 goals by beating the back line and Drew Meyers put one away in similar fashion to give the Fury a 4-3 win in a grueling midday battle.

The Fury faced Delran SC Avengers (NJ) in the semi-finals and put them away 4-0 with goals from Drew Meyers, Clint Strehl, Drew Belloff, and Evan Yeigh

The Fury faced Kirkwood Revolution one more time for the championship as they won the other semi-final.  After two heartbreaking missed PKs the Fury found a way to put the game away with a beautiful cross from Ryan Muldoon to the waiting volley of Keaton Bathras into the back of the net.  1-0 one more time for the championship. 

Through it all the Fury gave up only 3 goals in one game; the keeper, Sam Farrell, had three shut-outs.  The outside midfield play of Michael Moore and Griffin Bathras helped the Fury maintain possession or win it back thus frustrating other teams time and again. The backline proved once again to be mostly impenetrable with outstanding play from outside backs Jayshawn Valencia, Marcus Trotman, Will Augustin and Ryan Nelson; center backs: Maxim Murphy, Jack Goode, Kevin Kobosko; holding midfielders: Evan Yeigh and Ian Musser.

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Season Highlights

The Fury have had a remarkable season after starting 0-2-2 in NCSL play the team finished out with 5 straight wins and finishing 2nd in NCSL Division 2.  This assures the team will advance to Division 1 next season.  The team also finished tied for 2nd in EDP Maps Elite South with signature wins over Buckingham (PAE) and Annandale (VA).

The Fury played 28 games this spring; 21 games were either a draw or a victory.  The team scored 38 goals while giving up 25.  Fourteen different players scored a goal this season.  Eleven players (including the keeper had an assist this season).  The Fury recorded 15 shutouts; ten of which were in the last 13 games.

Maryland State ODP Sends Three Teams to the 2014 Region I Tournament Semi-Finals

Three Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams from Maryland (U15 Boys, U16 Girls and U17 Girls) will be participating in the semi-finals on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Kirkwood, DE. Specific times and locations are currently TBD.  More information can be found here.

The ODP Maryland U15 Boys team includes one of our own Sam Farrell who plays goalkeeper for the Severna Park Fury U15 Boys team. 

Sam, playing for the Maryland State Youth 1999 ODP team, played a half of each of the 3 victories posted the weekend of 6/6-6/8 to help the team advance to the Semi-Finals of Region 1.  Including a shutout of Massachusetts Youth 1999.  Results were as follows: 

• Maryland 4 -  Eastern New York YSA 1999 A (NYE) 1
• Maryland 3 - EPYSA 1999 (PAE) - 1
• Maryland 7 - Mass Youth 1999 (MA) 0

Maryland will play Virginia Youth 1999 #1 (VA) on 6/21 at 3PM at KSC#3 in Kirkwood, DE for right to advance to the finals versus the other semi-final winner either Penn West State 1 or Eastern New York YSA 1999.

SEVP Fever win State Cup for second straight year

SEVP Fever win State Cup Honors second year in a row!

Team Photo:

Bottom (L-R): Ryan Gruss, Mike Heitzmann, Daniel Kwon, Nicolas Crockett

Middle: Garrett McLendon (C), Evan Monseu (C), Griffin Kowalewski

Back: Head Coach Paul Kowalewski, Adam Schaeffer, Justin Hennen (C), Michael Kramer, Paul Shorkey, Justin Snyder, Nick Riedlin, Joe Shuey, Kieran Collien

Not Pictured: Assistant Coaches Matt Arrildt and Wayne Gruss, Goalie Coach Johan De Vicq, Manager Terrie Kowalewski, Tournament Coordinator Scott Hennen, Videographer Larry Heitzmann

Some Notes:

·         18 goals scored in 4 consecutive wins

·         Cup final featured both Maryland Region 1 Premier League teams (Severna Park Fever and MSC Magic)

·         MSC has reached 4 of the last state cup finals with 1 win

·         5 different Fever players scored in the final for 6 total goals

o   Kowalewski, Crockett, Kwon (2), Gruss, Heitzmann

·         Second consecutive State Cup Title for the Fever

·         The Fever will represent Maryland in the Region I Championships in Kingston Rhode Island, June 26 – July 2

o   Here the fever will compete against 16 teams comprised of all State Cup winners and the Region I League Champion

·         If the Fever advance in the Region I Championships, the National Championships are at the MD Soccerplex, July 21-28

The Fever stormed back after giving  up a goal in the first minute, to score 2 goals in a two minute span.  Griffin Kowalewski fought through the center of the defense to win a loose ball and evened the score at 1 on a well placed scoop shot into the left corner, alluding the diving keeper.  Minutes later, the Fever took control of the match after a beautiful build up saw a cross by Captain Evan Monseu find Nicolas Crockett at the far post for a 2-1 lead.  Just before the half, Ryan Gruss was fouled in the box and awarded a Penalty Kick, which Daniel Kwon calmly converted for a 3-1 halftime lead.

The second half was all Fever.  Ryan Gruss opened the second half scoring converting a flick from Griffin Kowalewski for a 4-1 lead.  After MSC pulled one back for a 4-2 score, Mike Heitzmann corralled a loose ball in the box off of a corner and  drove home a goal on a beautiful turn in the box.  Daniel Kwon completed the scoring after he received a feed from Nick Riedlin and blasted a 22yd left footed strike into the lower right corner.

Justin Snyder made several incredible highlight reel saves to keep the Magic at bay.  Keeper Paul Shorkey didn’t get to play this match, but is and will be a large contributor to the Fever’s success this season.

The back line of Evan Monseu, Michael Kramer, Justin Hennen, and Nicolas Crockett played sound, physical defense, with the midfield of Garrett McLendon (C), Griffin Kowalewski, Michael Heitzmann, Connor Arrildt, and Kieran Collien controlling the middle of the field.  Strikers Ryan Gruss, Josh Ridgley, and Adam Schaeffer proved to be dangerous the whole match against the Magic.

**** Background on the US Youth Soccer National Tournament ****

The US Youth Soccer National Championships serves as the crown jewel of competitive youth soccer as the nation’s top youth soccer teams, in the Under-14 through Under-19 boys and girls brackets, compete for the US Youth Soccer National Championship title. 

Each summer US Youth Soccer crowns a boys and girls national champion in each of its six age divisions (Under 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19).  The finals are a culmination of a year-long series of competitions at the state and regional levels.  The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides approximately 185,000 players on more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer’s 55 State Associations the opportunity to showcase their soccer skills against the best competition in the nation, while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.  US Youth Soccer State Championships (often referred to as “State Cups”) are held in each of the 55 US Youth Soccer member state associations, some in the fall, but most throughout the spring.  Champions are crowned for boys and girls in various age groups between Under-11 and Under-19 age.  Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 age divisions advance to represent their state association at their respective regional competition.

Four regions, commonly known as Region I (East), Region II (Midwest), Region III (South) and Region IV (West), host the next level of play in the national championships tournament structure.  The US Youth Soccer Regional Championship tournaments are truly tournaments of champions, as only teams who have won their state championship or who are invited can participate in their regional tournament.  Regional champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 age divisions advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.