Champions Crowned at 2005 US Youth National Championships

ORLANDO, FL (July 31, 2005) – US Youth Soccer National Champions were crowned today at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex where the top 48 teams in the country met to conclude the final challenge of the 2005 US Youth Soccer National Championship Series.  By advancing through their state and regional competitions the final two teams in each age group, Under-14 through Under-19 boys and girls, earned their way to play for the National Championship of youth soccer.

Hoisting the James P. McGuire Cup, the oldest youth sports trophy in the country, on the 70th anniversary of the Under-19 Boys National Championship was the Sockers FC of Illinois.  At the conclusion of regulation the score was knotted at one goal each.  In the overtime period Paul Mongillo (Sockers) played a great ball past the keeper to claim the title....More

Championship Finalists as Remaining Six Determined at the 2005 US Youth National Championships

ORLANDO, FL (July 30, 2005) – What began Friday night, ended early Saturday morning as the 7:00pm matches of the US Youth Soccer National Championships were delayed three hours due to severe weather. 

PDA Conquistadors (NJ) will square off against the Dallas Texans Red 87 in the Under-18 Boys National Championship final on Sunday at after both teams earned the right to compete for the Andy Stone Cup tonight with wins over Real Colorado National (2:0) and FC Milwaukee (3:1) respectively.  PDA scored two goals in the first 15 minutes of play and held on from there...More

9 of 12 Finalists Determined at US Youth National Championships

ORLANDO, FL (July 29, 2005) – The morning session of the US Youth Soccer National Championships continued Friday with the final day of Preliminary Round play determining Sunday’s National finalists for nine of the twelve divisions at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.

The PDA Wildcats (NJ) Under-17 Girls performed last second heroics and got the needed win to advance to the National Championship final in a 3:2 win over the Eclipse Select (IL) team looking to repeat as National Champions (2004). At two goals each in the second half, PDA found a hero in Elisabeth Redmond who gave her side the win....More

2004 National Champion Eclipse Select (IL) Remain in Hunt (Under-17)
PDA Fury (NJ) Only Girls Team to Secure Slot in Championship Final (Under-16) 

ORLANDO, FL (July 28, 2005) – The US Youth Soccer National Championships continued Thursday evening with the second night of Preliminary Round play at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.  Each team played its second of three preliminary round games looking to add another tally in their win column.  The two teams with the most points at the conclusion of Friday’s play will advance to Sunday’s National Championship Finals.  

Tonight was an evening of dramatics in the Under-17 girls division. The Eclipse Select (IL), 2004 National Champions, tied a talented CASL Spartan Elite (NC) team, 1-1. Coming out of the scoreless first half CASL’s Casey Nogueira found the back of the net in the 81st in what was believed to be the go-ahead goal after the ball slipped through the Eclipse keeper’s hands.  The experienced Eclipse side kept hope alive pressuring CASL’s defense ultimately earning a penalty kick, after a foul in the box. Lauren Switzer, U.S. Under-17 national team member and a verbal commitment to UCLA, made the most of her opportunity and tied the score at 1-1.  CASL and Eclipse remain tied atop the current standings...More

Three Teams Knotted in the Under-18 Boys Division

ORLANDO, FL (July 28, 2005) – The US Youth Soccer National Championships continued early Thursday with the second day of Preliminary Round play at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. For teams vying for a National crown, today was a must-win situation as Sunday’s finals were on everyone’s mind.

In the Under-18 Boys division, the PDA Conquistadors (NJ) grabbed a needed victory with goals from Jamie Franks (26th minute) and John Stamatis (77th minute). PDA was solid defensively as the boys from New Jersey, including Harvard-bound defender Michael Giammanco, shut down a talented Dallas Texan and U.S. Under-18 national team player, Lee Nguyen.  Nguyen leaves tomorrow for Northern Ireland to join his national team side in pursuit of the Milk Cup.   “I have been looking forward to this opportunity (the National Championships) since last year,” said Lee Nguyen (Texans).  “I really wanted to win this.”...More

Top Forty-Eight  Teams in the Country Contend for National Crowns

ORLANDO, FL (July 27, 2005) – The evening matches of the US Youth Soccer National Championships concluded today with Preliminary Round play in the Under-19 boys and girls divisions as well as the Under-16 boys at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.

Playing for the oldest trophy in youth sport, the James P. McGuire Cup, the Under-19 boys division got off to a passionate start as each of the regional champions took their respective fields with a singular thought – play their best soccer.  David Bell and Ryan Roushandel contributed with two goals each to give Atlanta Fire United (GA) the win over Reston FC (VA), 4-0....More

Top Forty-Eight  Teams Playing for Respective National Crown

ORLANDO, FL (July 27, 2005) – The US Youth Soccer National Championships began today with Preliminary Round play at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.      

In the Under-17 Girls division, the Eclipse Select (IL), 2004 National Champions, wasted no time, getting on the scoreboard early against the Slammers FC (CA) as Brittany McCoy found the back of the net for one of her two goals in only the tenth minute of the game...More

Teams are ready to prove why they are here

ORLANDO, Fl. (July 26, 2005) - The 2005 US Youth Soccer National Championships officially began today with the 48 teams competing for national crowns in Under-14 through Under-19 age categories gathering for the Opening Ceremonies luncheon at the Wyndam Palace Resort and Spa. 
 

Players, referees, officials and administrators shared an afternoon honoring each other’s efforts and commitment to US Youth Soccer.  The spirit of competition and the tenets of “Play hard. Play fair. Have fun.” were echoed by each of the afternoon’s speakers.  Additionally Bob Gansler, the 1963 and 1969 U.S. Olympic team captain and head coach for the Kansas City Wizards who won the 2000 MLS Cup, addressed the players...More

"We are excited to be back at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex, the great state of Florida and with the Florida Youth Soccer Association,” said David Messersmith, president of US Youth Soccer. “The event continues to grow in history and tradition and this year marks addition significance with anniversary’s for several of our heirlooms. These 48 teams have advanced to represent the top team from their state and region and we are all looking forward to another storied chapter in the history of US Youth Soccer.” ..More

New Jersey leads the way with four teams advancing to Orlando

2005 US Youth Soccer East (Region I) Regional Champions

Under-19 Girls Regional Champion | Stars of Massachusetts (MA)

Under-19 Boys Regional Champion | Reston RFC (VA) ...More

Illinois wins five titles, Michigan wins four; Indiana, Kansas, Missouri,
Wisconsin and Ohio South each win one

Thirty-six of fourty-eight spots decided; Final twelve determined this week in Virginia Beach

2005 US Youth Soccer Midwest (Region II) Regional Champions

Under-19 Girls Regional Champion | Carmel United Commotion (IN)

Under-19 Boys Regional Champion | Sockers FC (IL) ...More

2005 US Youth Soccer Southern (Region III) Regional Champions

Under-19 Girls Regional Champion | Dallas Texans Red 86 (TX N)

Under-19 Boys Regional Champion | Atlanta Fire United (GA) ...More

2005 US Youth Soccer Far West (Region IV) Regional Champions

Under-19 Girls Regional Champion | Colorado Rush Nike (CO)

Under-19 Boys Regional Champion | Nomads SC (CA S) ...More