TSC-Challenge
7 TSC Challenge Players Participating in Developmental Camps this Weekend
TSC Challenge has 6 players attending the adidas ESP Camp and one player attending the U15/U16 ODP Development Camp. Both Camps are being held in Pomona California from February 20-25. Addie Eggleston, Nicole Duarte, Rebecca Twinning, Kelsey Missimer, Gabrielle Lang, and Meghan Gibbons will attend the adidas ESP Camp. Shannon McLain will attend the ODP Developmental Camp. Both offer great opportunities for these players to improve as players and gain exposure to great coaching and players from around the country. All of these players are sophomores and play for either TSC Challenge 91 or TSC Challenge 92.
ESP stands for Elite Soccer Program. 96 girls from around the country have been invited. It is a program that adidas started to give young girls and boys the opportunity to have a developmental camp with top coaches and players from around the country. For more information on adidas ESP please go to this link http://www.adidas-esp.com/Home/news2007/adidas_esp_2008_GIRLS.pdf.
The ODP Developmental Camp was started a few years ago in an effort to bring ODP players in from around the country to a camp that would provide a training environment as well that was different than the other ODP environments that the kids experience in the selection process. For more information on the ODP Developmental Camp please go to the USYSA link http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/story.asp?story_id=3264.
Congrats to the girls for being selected and good luck to them this weekend.
Feb 21
Brian Ching of the Houston Dynamo Attends Practice with the U11 and U12's
Brian Ching from the Houston Dynamo came out to Meyer Park Tuesday, February 5th to sign autographs for our U11 and U12 teams as part of TSC’s sponsorship with Gatorade. Gatorade brought Brian out in conjunction with the USA vs. Mexico game to be held Wednesday, February 6th.
Feb 5
TSC Challenge dominated the US Youth National Cup State Championships.
TSC Challenge won 6 of the 9 age groups, and has 5 of the 6 teams
that will represent South Texas at the Regional Championships June
28- July 4 in Oklahoma City. TSC Challenge had 7 teams make it
to the State Championships. TSC Challenge 95 came in 3rd, and TSC
Challenge 94, TSC
Challenge 92, TSC
Challenge 91, TSC
Challenge 90, TSC
Challenge 89, and TSC
Challenge 88 all won their State
Championships.
This is the second year in a row that TSC Challenge has won 5 of the 6 age groups that will be playing in the Regional Championships. Congratulations to the players, coaches, and parents of these teams and good luck at the Southern Regional Championships in Oklahoma City later this month.
The Lonestars and Albion should also be congratulated. The Lonestars won the U11 and U14 age groups, and Albion won the U12 age group.
Jun 25
TSC Challenge Blitz 92 Take Region 3 Presidents Cup!
TSC Challenge Blitz 92 (photo): The temperature was hot and so was
TSC Challenge Blitz 92 as they went to Tampa, FL to represent STYSA
in the U-15 Region 3 Presidents Cup tournament and came home as Champions.
In bracket play the TSC Challenge Blitz 92 outscored teams from GA,
AL and OK 9-0 to advance to the semifinal match against the North Texas
DFW Tornadoes 92. In the home stadium of the University of South
Florida the two teams fought hard for a shot at the championship. After
a spirited half time talk the team came on strong and held a 1-0 lead
into the final minute of regulation, but conceded a goal as time
ran down that sent the match to a shootout. Rather than hang their
head at the misfortune the 11 ladies on the field stepped up and secured
the victory as the 9th Tornado shooter missed and the TSC Challenge
Blitz 92 moved on to the final game to face a 3 time state champ
from Tennessee. For the second time of the weekend a TSC Challenge
Blitz 92 striker was lost to an ankle injury and they were down to
two subs for most of the game. Tennessee got on the board first and
as the game wore on it looked as if their strong back line would not
allow a goal. However, as they had done before in an elimination game
when needing a goal to survive, the Challenge team turned on the pressure
and the equalizer came on a breakaway foot race into the box resulting
with a desperation shot past the Tennessee Keeper that carried
them to overtime. In the first overtime the TSC Challenge showed to
be the stronger team and tallied the game winner about 5 minutes in.
Their defense was superb as Tennessee brought 11 players into the
attack as time ran down in the second overtime of the 2-1 win.
These proud TSC Challenge players were not going to be denied the trophy
that they set as their goal after winning the STYSA title. In cup
play this spring the team totaled a 5-1-0 record and in the 3 rounds
of playoffs went a perfect 9-0-0 only allowing 6 goals in those
15 games. The offense scored an astounding 46 goals throughout cup
play, half of them coming in the playoffs. It is truly a great accomplishment
for a group that has pulled for each other throughout the season
and forged a close bond as all great teams do. Congratulations to players,
coaches, and parents. The kids had a great run this spring.
TSC Challenge Players represent Region III ODP on International Trips.
TSC Challenge 89 player, Niki Arlitt, will travel to Germany and Italy with the Region III ODP 89 team. The team is taking a 10 day trip and will play 3 games. The head coach of the team is Patrick Baker, University of Georgia head coach, and the assistant coach is Pat O’Toole, TSC Challenge Director of Training.
Lyndsey Gnatzig, Rebecca Twinning, Addie Eggleston, and Nicole Duarte will play with the Region III ODP team in Costa Rica. The Region has selected a combined group of 91 and 92 ODP players to play in Costa Rica. Lyndsey, Addie, and Nicole all play for TSC Challenge 91, and Rebecca plays for TSC Challenge 92. The team will get a chance to train and play in Costa Rica.
International trips provide the players the opportunity to gain International playing experience that is valuable to the success of our National Team programs. Players are exposed to different styles of play, and a different environment to the one they face on a weekly bases. Both trips will provide an opportunity for the players to experience a different culture and learn about the history of the countries they are traveling in.
Apr 2
Two TSC Challenge Players make U15 National Team
Congratulations to Nicole Duarte and Rebecca Twinning for being selected to the U15 National Team. They are in California training with the U15 National Team this week. Nicole plays for TSC Challenge 91 and Rebecca plays for TSC Challenge 92. Good luck to both girls!!
USSF released the following on their website: http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/soccer/index.jsp.html
U.S. U-15 GIRL’S NATIONAL TEAM OPENS CAMP AT THE HDC:
The U.S. Under-15 Girl’s National Team opens its first training camp of the year under head coach Tad Bobak as 26 players will train from Jan. 22-28 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. This will be the first National Team training camp experience for all of the players in this youngest level of the U.S. Women’s National Teams. While players born in 1991 will likely make up the corps of the team that will attempt to qualify for the 2008 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand, the first FIFA event ever at that age level, some of these 1992s may also be in consideration by the end of this year.
U.S. U-15 GNT Roster
| Forwards (8): | Kaley Blades (Largo, Fla.) Kori Chapic (Russell, Ohio) Nicole Duarte (League City, Texas) Kylie Facinelli (Del Mar, Calif.) Sofia Huerta (Boise, Idaho) Devin Marshall (Bonita, Calif.) Tawni Martino (Irvine, Calif.) Kealia Ohai (Draper, Utah) |
| Midfielders (7): | Jodi Calloway (Denton, Texas) Michelle Cruz (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick (Pleasanton, Calif.) Natalia Ledezma (La Mirada, Calif.) Samantha Mewis (Hanson, Mass.) Rebecca Twining (Houston, Texas) Madison Whitehead (Highland Village, Texas) |
| Defenders (7): | Mackenzie Akerfelds (Littleton, Colo.) Mia Bruno (Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.) Alexandra Conti (Alamo, Calif.) Briana Hovington (Lothian, Md.) Megan Oyster (Naperville, Ill.) Catherine Sessions (Woodbury, Minn.) Carrie Whigham (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Goalkeepers (4): | Erin Dees (Downers Grove, Ill.) Megan Kinneman (Missouri City, Texas) Rachel Middleman (Mars, Penn.) Emily Oliver (Flossmoor, Ill.) |
Jan 24
Register for TSC Challenge Spring Academy and January Camp
Registration is open for two great TSC Challenge offerings:
Jan 9
Challenge Players Represented Region ODP at the Thanksgiving Interregional
Five TSC Challenge Players Represented Region ODP at the Thanksgiving Interregional in Florida last week. Rebecca Twining, Nicole Duarte, and Addie Eggleston played for the Region III 92 ODP team. Jessica Mills played for the 89 ODP Pool Team. Katie Williams played for the Region III 89 ODP Team. In addition to these girls being select, Pat O’Toole, TSC Challenge DOT, was the assistant coach for the Region III 89 ODP team. Niki Arlitt was also select to attend the event, but was unable to attend due to injury.
The Thanksgiving Interregional Event is a week long event that had the teams from the different Regions compete against each other. The U15 and U16 National Teams also played in the event. The Women’s National Staff coaches were present to select players for future National Teams.
The event is a great event that gets the players valuable experience and exposure to a higher level of play. It is a stepping stone to the National teams. The top college programs in the country are also in attendance to recruit. Each one of the girls played well and looks forward to playing for the Region in the future.
Dec 2
TSC Challenge Teams win Thanksgiving Tournaments
Texas Soccer club would like to congratulate TSC Challenge 94 for winning the Texas Cup in Dallas last weekend, and TSC Challenge Clash 95 for winning the Klein Thanksgiving Tournament. TSC Challenge 95 also did very well in the Texas Cup getting beat in the semi finals.
TSC Challenge 94 played 5 games over the weekend scoring 20 goals and only allowing 2 goals. Along the way they beat Sting Black 94, East Texas Spirit 94, and Omega U13 in their group games. In the semi finals, they beat a very good side for Colorado, Fort Collins Arsenal Gold, and in the final they beat Fort Worth FC 94.
TSC Challenge Clash 95 scored 17 goals and only allowed one goal. They beat Texas Premier 95 Black, Eclipse 95 Red, and Pursuit 95 blue in the group games. In the semi final they beat AHFC 95 Black and in the final they beat Eclipse Red again.
TSC Challenge 95 scored 10 goals over the weekend and allowed 3. They beat DFW Tejanos 95 premier, East Texas Spirit 95, and Ranitas Futbol FC 95 in the group games. They beat Solar 95 in the quarter finals and lost to DFW Tejanos 95 Premier in a rematch in the semi finals.
TSC Challenge also had several teams play in Dallas both in the Texas Cup and the D’Feeters Showcase. Both of these tournaments are heavily attended by College Coaches. TSC Challenge is always trying to put their teams in good events that have both excellent competition and college coach exposure. TSC Challenge Blitz 89, 90, 91, and 92 competed in the D’Feeters Showcase, and TSC Challenge Clash 90 and 91 played in the Texas Cup.
TSC Challenge also had TSC Challenge Blitz 95, TSC Challenge Blitz 94, TSC Challenge Clash 94, TSC Challenge Clash 93, TSC Challenge Dynamite 95, and TSC Challenge Dynamite 94 compete in the Klein Thanksgiving Tournament.
It was an exciting weekend of soccer for all the kids.
Dec 2
Challenge Blitz 92 and Blitz 95 win Austin Labor Day Cup Gold flights
TSC Challenge would like to congratulate TSC Challenge Blitz 92 (photo) and TSC Challenge Blitz 95 (photo) for winning the Austin Labor Day Cup Gold Flight.
TSC Challenge Blitz 92 won two games in their group and lost one to Lonestars 92 Red WL. They advanced to the semifinal were they faced Wave 92 and won 3-0. They played Lonestars 92 Red WL again in the final winning 2-0 to win the tournament. The girls played an exciting attacking style of play in the tournament and in the semifinal and final the girls seemed to get stronger and stronger. No doubt due to the hard preseason work done on the field and at Texas Sports Medicine Center.
TSC Challenge Blitz 95 won the tournament going undefeated and did not give up a single goal. The team won two games in group play and tied one. They beat Wildfire 95 Blue in the semifinal 1-0, and Lonestars 95 White in the final 1-0. The girls scored 5 goals for the weekend, but the real story was the way the team defended as a team.
Well done to both teams for an outstanding weekend!!
Sept 10
TSC Challenge 92 Crowned U15 Champion
TSC Challenge 92 was crowned U15 champion of the Eclipse Challenge Cup in Libertyville, IL over the weekend of August 25-27, 2006. Placed in a preliminary bracket that included both 2006 Midwest Regional Finalists. more
Aug 30
Professional Training for Girls, ages U7 to U14
Texas Soccer Club – Challenge announce Fall Academy Programs:
Starts September 11, 2006
Academy Goals and Objectives:
- Competitive and challenging, but in an enjoyable training atmosphere
- Emphasis on skill development
- Is the developmental bridge between recreational soccer and select soccer
- Teaching players within small sided games to maximize technical development and decision making.
Aug 14
TSC Challenge Preseason Camp in Full Swing
The first week of preseason camp is coming to an end. The girls have had fun, worked hard, and learned a lot. Each summer TSC Challenge has a two week preseason camp. For two weeks the kids train once a day on the field. During one of those weeks the kids will also do a second practice a day at Texas Sports Medicine Center (TSMC). The practices at TSMC help the players improve their speed, agility, and overall fitness. The camp is one of the valuable tools that the club uses to help develop its players and get them ready for the new season.
Besides our normal staff working with our players, we bring in coaches to help train our players. This year we have the following coaches working with our players:
- Chase Wooten, Centenary University
- Matt Hawkey, University of Miami
- Amanda Cromwell, Central Florida University
- Lee Cowley, England
Aug 7
3 TSC Challenge Players go to U14 National Camp
Addie Eggleston, Nicole Duarte, and Rebecca Twining were selected from Region III by USSF Staff Coach, Dave Rubinson, to go to the U14 National Camp this week in California.
Each year the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has a National Camp for the U14 age group. Players are selected in each Region by the National Staff Coach in their Region. The National Staff Coaches select the players by scouting club tournaments, games, club training sessions, and Region ODP camp. Players do not play as a Region Team at camp. They are split up into teams with players from all four regions, and they train and play with that group for the week. The National Staff work with the players in both training sessions and games. The goal is to expose the players to the National Team environment.
TSC Challenge is very proud of Addy, Nicole, and Rebecca. These three outstanding players are representing TSC Challenge, South Texas, and their country at the camp.
Aug 7
17 TSC Challenge Players make Region III ODP Pool
TSC Challenge had 17 players make Region Pool or Honorable Mention this summer at Region ODP Camp. The 92, 91, 90, 89, and 88 State ODP teams traveled to Montevallo, Alabama to compete in Region Camp. The goal of each player is to learn as much as they can at camp, and to try to make the Region Team. The first step in that process is to make the Region Pool. Pool players stay at camp an additional 3 days to train and compete against each other in an effort to make the Region Team. The Region Teams will be announced at a future date. Players that made Region Pool or Honorable mention are:
92 Region Pool:
- Nicole Duarte TSC Challenge 91
- Addie Eggleston TSC Challenge 91
- Rebecca Twining TSC Challenge 92
- Gabbrelle Lang TSC Challenge 92
- Annalisa Hall TSC Challenge 92
92 Honorable Mention:
- Meghan Gibbsons TSC Challenge 92
91 Region Pool:
- Hannah Gilmore TSC Challenge 91
- Meghan Herman TSC Challenge 91
- Lyndsay Gnatzig TSC Challenge 91
- Kelsi Brown TSC Challenge 92
- Ashley Albores TSC Challenge 92
90 Region Pool:
- Ashley Jett TSC Challenge 90
89 Region Pool:
- Nikki Arlitt TSC Challenge 89
- Katy Williams TSC Challenge 89
- Jessica Mills TSC Challenge 89
- Collette Nammour TSC Challenge 89
88 Region Pool:
- Lindsay Lum TSC Challenge 88
Aug 7
TSC Challenge Head to Little Rock, Arkansas for The US Youth Soccer National Cup Southern Regional Championships
TSC Challenge will send 4 of the 6 teams (U14, U15, U16, and U18) that will represent South Texas at the Regional Championships. The teams will travel on Wednesday, June 28th. They will practice and participate in the opening ceremonies on Thursday, June 29th. Games begin June 30th and the finals are July 5th.
You can follow the Championships on the Regional website at usyssouthernregionals.com.
TSC Challenge 88 are participating in Regionals for the forth year in a row. They have been beaten twice in the finals in penalty kicks and once in the quarter finals by the eventual winner. TSC Challenge 90 will be making their 3rd appearance at Regionals. TSC Challenge was beaten in the quarter finals in 2004 and did not advance out of their group in 2005. TSC Challenge 91 and TSC Challenge 92 will be making their first appearance at Regionals.
The girls have been training hard and are looking forward to an exciting tournament. Texas Soccer Club is proud of all of their accomplishments and wishes them luck in the tournament.
June 27
TSC Challenge 88 wins U18 State Cup
TSC Challenge wins 6 of the 9 US Youth National Cup South Texas state Championships. TSC Challenge 88 won all three of their games last weekend scoring 13 goals in 3 games while only allowing 1 goal against. This is the 4th time for the team to win state and represent the club and state at the Regional championships. Congratulations to this fine group of young ladies.
TSC Challenge 87 competed in the U19 division and came in 3rd. We would like to congratulate the Eclipse on winning the U19 division.
Jun 6