NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!!
Overland Park, Kansas (25JULY2010) After 2 wins and 1 loss during preliminary play, the boys faced RSL Florida 93 in the finals. A late first half goal by Kyle Chin put the Slammers ahead... and after a battle of a second half that's how the score remained... and the first ever boys national championship for the club was coming home, simply awesome. To earn the bid to attend Nationals is a feat most clubs, teams, and athletes dream of... but to walk away a winner... beat the best of the best ... AMAZING!!! On behalf of the whole club... congratulations boys.
Congratulations to the Slammers BU16 team consisting of Gregory Allen,
Daniel Boyer,
Mason Case,
Kevin Caskey,
Kyle Chin,
Joseth Cortes,
Connor Gaal,
Jack Gorab,
Michael Heckmuller,
Jack McBean,
Ethan Morrow,
Eduardo Oliva Ruiz,
Derek Paterson,
Andrew Taormina,
Brian Vail, and
Cameron Waymire
A second congratulations to Golden Ball winner Mason Case and
Golden Glove winner Daniel Boyer
<photo coming soon>
The Slammers now hold four USYSA National Championships.
Slammers Success at Regionals
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (27JUNE2010) The train keeps rollin'... Three Slammers teams had the opportunity to travel and compete at the USYSA Region IV tournament in Albuquerque, New Mexico last week; BU16, GU16, and GU19.
The GU16 made it out of pool play winning 2 of 3 games. They beat the Mustang Rampage in the quarters and lost a well fought game in the semis to the Legends FC, 2-1. The club is extremely proud of the girls' character, teamwork, and efforts.
The GU19 squad swept through the tournament right to the finals. They won 5 games (3 in pool play, quarters, and semis). The girls lost a tight game game against the So. Alameda County CA Northstars which was 2-2 after regulation, and finished 3-2. What an awesome accomplishment girls.
The BU16 team had a roller coaster of a tournament. In pool play the had a tie, a loss, and a win. They won their quarter final game 3-0, had a 5-4 (OT) win in the semis, and then beat Sereno 5-1 in the finals. Congratulations boys!!!!
The Slammers will send two teams to the National Championship in Overland, Kansas during July 21-25... GU17s and BU16s. Good luck everyone!!!
BU16, 2010 Far West Regional Champions
Nike Manchester Cup
BEAVERTON, OREGON (01JUNE2010) Nearly everywhere the Slammers turn they make a major impact. The world recognized Manchester United Premier Cup is no different. Congratulations to this years GU14 team for making the finals this past May. This is an amazing accomplishment for this years team. This continues an unprecedented stretch of success for the Slammers. Over the last 10 years six teams made the finals of the toughest GU14 tournament in the United States. No club has been able to do that in the history of the tournament. The 2000,2009,2010 teams made the finals and the 2003,2005,2007 teams were crowned champions. Absolutely Awesome!!!
(2010 GU14 photo coming soon from Manchester Cup)
Congratulations To Many 2010 Successes
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (23MAY2010) - As another season nears closure for the Slammers, we would like to reach out and acknowledge many fantastic accomplishments. While this doesn't cover every success experienced this season, below are a few shout outs to some great effort made by many within the Slammers family. Congrats to all involved in pursuit of the below achievements.
· GU17 team qualified for the National Championship for the 3rd time.
· This is the 11th Slammers FC team to qualify for the National Championship since 2002
· GU16 team were finalists for the CalSouth National Cup and qualified for Regionals
· BU16 team finished second in the fall Far West Regional League and qualified for Regionals
· GU17 and BU18 teams were semi-finalists for CalSouth National Cup
· GU15 and GU18 teams were quarter finalists for CalSouth National Cup
· Reed Williams was named California Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year
· Reed is also a nominee for Gatorade National Soccer Player of the Year
· Reed signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer on scholarship at UCLA this fall.
BU17 Silver Elite Team Tryouts
7:00 - 9:00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays
on going
Tarbut School, 5 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
SUMMER SLAMMERS SOCCER CAMP
Get ready for some world class skills work delivered by some of the best youth coaches in southern California and the US, the Slammers FC coaching staff.
WHEN: July 5th - 8th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $150
WHERE: San Miguel Fields, Newport Beach, CA (click for map)
AGES: boys and girls, 6-14 years old
BU16 2010-2011 Tryouts
applying for gold division
May 24th, 26th, June 7th & 9th
7:00 to 8:30
Tarbut School, 5 Federation Way, Irvine, CA
please contact coach Pat O’Brien
714-658-1216 or pobriensfc@sbcglobal.net
Slammers Join ECNL for 2010/2011 Season
(NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA - 03MARCH2010) Starting with the 2010/2011 season the Slammers FC will join the ECNL, Elite Clubs National League. This ECNL is exclusive to the top 52 elite clubs in the country and their U-15, U-16 and U-17 girls' teams. This league delivers the highest level of competition and the best developmental environment for American female youth soccer players.
Director of Coaching, Walid Khoury said, “... joining the ECNL is consistent with the core principles of the Slammers FC organization, developing our athletes and preparing them for the next level. The ECNL allows our athletes to compete with the best and also enables our girls to be seen by the top collegiate coaches from around the country.”
To find out more about the ECNL follow the below link:
http://usclubsoccer-eliteclubs.d4sportsclub.com/pagecustom.aspx?id=93&o=340781
Looking for GU10 players for 2010/2011
Contact Bill Sammons at wsammons@cox.net
Looking for BU09 players for 2010/2011
Contact Todd Anderson at todd.anderson@velocitysp.com
FRIDAY NIGHT SKILLS TRAINING
WHEN: Every Friday night starting April 23, 2010
WHERE: CYC – Grant Howald Park in Newport Beach
WHO: All Slammers players U9-U14
U9-U14 TIMES: 5:30pm to 6:45pm (NEW TIMES)
COST: $20 per session or $150 for 10 (2 ½ sessions free when you purchase 10)
If you wish to have your son or daughter attend RSVP no later than Thursdays
CONTACT: slammersfc@att.net
Sessions Include
Skills
Shooting
Plyometrics
All sessions run by Slammers FC Coaching Staff
The GU19 - Maroon team have made an amazing run this season with coaches Ramon Reid and Pat O'Brien. With several under age players and often 1-0 subs these girls continue to experience success. With a Coast Soccer League Cup Championship in hand they recently added a Cal South State Cup championship to their trophy shelf.
AWESOME JOB GIRLS!!!
2010/2011 GU10 players supporting SC Blues
player Katie Hawley in the pouring rain.
Congrats to Boys and Girls U12 Teams
LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA (14MARCH2010) - The GU12 team had a phenomenal season. The girls won the top bracket in Coast Soccer (Gold) with a 9-0-5 record. They also made the finals this past weekend in their first ever Cal South National Cup. Amazing season girls. Another big congratulations goes to the U12 boys making the quarter-finals for National Cup. The boys lost to eventual champions Santa Barbara FC.
Former Slammer Whitney Engen Called Up To US National Team
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (08MARCH2010) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named 24 players to a training camp surrounding two matches against Mexico taking place onMarch 28 at Torero Stadium on the campus of the University of San Diego and March 31 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE
Mia Hamm: An Amazing Mentor for Slammers Athletes
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA (01MARCH2010) – It has been nearly a full year since Mia Hamm joined the Slammers FC coaching staff. "It took a while for most of the girls to get comfortable. Her impact as a coach, a player, and a friend has been immeasurable." says Director of Coaching Walid Khoury.
Her passion for the game and love for competition come through in everything she does. We are very blessed to have her as a member of the Slammers family.
42 and Counting!!!
The High School Class of 2010 Sets a New Slammers Club Record for Outbound Athletes
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (26FEBRUARY2010) - So far the Slammers have assisted placing 42 athletes and counting this season around the United States in some of the top universities and colleges. Michigan, Villanova, TCU, USC, UCLA, US Naval Academy, West Virginia, Cal, Auburn, and Oklahoma to name a few. The Slammers have an unprecedented reputation for placing top athletes at top universities. Few youth club programs across the nation in ANY sport can rival this success year after year.
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The Slammers FC organization officially congratulates three great girls for three great personal achievements.
TopDrawerSoccer Co-Player of the Year Christen Press Stanford |
Honda Top Women Athlete in Soccer Whitney Engen North Carolina |
Pac 10 Freshman of the Year Mariah Nogueira Stanford |
Engen Captures Award As Top Women's Athlete In Soccer
NEW YORK, N.Y. (22DECEMBER2009- Whitney Engen, a senior at the University of North Carolina, has won the 2009 Honda Sports Award in soccer, designating her as the nation's top collegiate female athlete in the sport. The honor was based on the results of national balloting among 1,000 NCAA member schools as part of the Collegiate Women Sports Awards program, now in its 34th year. ... FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE
http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/122209aab.html
Slammers FC Continues to Make Their Mark on the Womens Professional League
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (15JAN2010) - Whitney Engen was drafted 4th overall in the 2010 edition of the WPS draft held in Philadelphia today to the Chicago Red Stars. Adding the addition of Ashley Bower (Ohio State) to the roster of the FC Gold Pride, and last year's first round pick (6th overall) of Danesha Adams, the Slammers have three alumni competing at the highest level of professional womens soccer.
Congratulations Slammers and thanks for representing us proudly.
Whitney Engen flanked by WPS and Chicago Red Stars Management
Slammers Put an Exclamation Mark on the 2009 College Surf Cup
DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA (29NOV2009) - Slammers FC bring home FOUR trophies from this years College Surf Cup. Year and year out the Surf Cup soccer tournaments held in the San Diego metro area bring the strongest teams in the nation. It deservedly so is considered one of the best tournaments in the country, if not the best. Making the field is the goal of many teams and clubs. The Slammers brought home an AMAZING FOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS this November!!! The GU19 won the Gold group, and the GU16, BU16, and BU19 all won the prestigious Super Group. Director of Coaching Walid Khoury expressed, " They work very hard every work. I am so proud of all our players."
* GU19 - Gold Group, 2009 College Surf Cup Champions *
* GU16 - Super Group, 2009 College Surf Cup Champions *
* BU16 - Super Group, 2009 College Surf Cup Champions *
* BU19 - Super Group, 2009 College Surf Cup Champions *
Coach Walid Khoury proudly holding some of the 2009 College Surf Cup hardware
BU19 - Super Group, 2009 College Surf Cup Champions
Congratulations to all six Slammer teams who competed in the Surf College Cup this year.
GU16s Win the Far West Regional League for the 2009 Fall Season
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA (22NOV2009) - In an extremely competitive bracket including Real So Cal, SC Blues, and SD Surf, the Slammers FC GU16 girls team took first place honors in the Region IV Far West Regional League. The girls achieved this feat in spite of missing two of their National team players, Sarah Cox and Makenzy Doniak, to the US Soccer National team camp. This accomplishment automatically earns the girls a bid into this years Far West Region tournament to be held June 21-27, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Great job girls
Amazing Story of Overcoming Odds
OAKS POLO FIELDS, CALIFORNIA (22NOV2009) - Slammers FC GU19 Wins League Cup Championship. After playing most of the season with 10 players and no subs the GU19 Slammers FC Silver Elite team were not on anyone's radar to go deep in League Cup. The GU19s snuck into the Round of 32 as a wild card... and then they slowly and systematically defied the odds and proceeded to beat 3 Gold and 1 Premier level team en route to the Finals and the opportunity to face another Premier team and League Cup favorites, the California Stars. After having a first half goal called back the girls went into half 0-0. Two second half goals found the back of the net for the Slammers and the girls who found friendship and fun all season long added another piece of hardware to the crowded Slammers family shelves. Speaking of family... the GU19 team had added players on the sidelines for the final game... their little sisters, the GU10 Silver Elite team cheered all game. It is safe to say a few of the GU19 parents realized how quick the last 8-9 years past after seeing the GU10 team running around playing together on the sidelines. The GU19s approached the Coast Soccer League Cup Championship with the same attitude they approached their season... have fun and play together as a team.
(Above and Below) The GU19 team and also 2009 League Cup Champions with their newest passionate supporters, the Slammers FC GU10 team.
Slammers FC... Where New Leaders Find Themselves Everyday
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA (11NOV2009) - In each one of our athletes is a Champion waiting to be found. Our coaching staff and organization works with our athletes to help them find the best they can become. Years of personal dedication at the youth level clearly is paying dividends to many of our athletes at the collegiate level. We are proud to acknowledge so many former Slammers being recognized by the NCAA and their conferences as being leaders both on and off the field. Congratulations to all of you. We are proud.
2009 NCAA HONORS
2009 NCAA TEAM CAPTAINS
* Whitney Engen, University of North Carolina
* Brianna Bak, University of California - Berkeley
* Ashley Bowyer, Ohio State University
* Amy Klippert, University of Michigan
* Alicia Lugo, University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV)
* Ashlee Elliot, University of Florida
former Slammer Whitney Engen (G87), North Carolina
* 2009 ACC Defensive Player of the Year *
* 2009 1st Team All ACC *
* 2009 UNC Team Captain *
* 2006 and 2008 NCAA National Champion *
Slammers FC GU15 Capture First Place Honors in the Gold Bracket with a Game to Play
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA (08NOV2009) - Allowing only 3 goals against in the first 10 games of the season, the GU15 locked up first place in the extremely competitive Gold bracket with a game left to play this Sunday. The girls beat Albion 1-0 at home contributing to their total of 7 shutouts this season. A fantastic effort and a great result!!! This tops off a great weekend for Slammers teams. Congratulations girls.
Slammers FC BU19 Win the Premier League Championship for Coast Soccer
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA (07NOV2009) - The BU19 team put themselves on the map as the first Slammers FC boys team to win the prestigious Premier League in Coast Soccer. It is well known southern California is the hot bed for some of the best youth soccer teams in the nation. To win in this league requires beating the best of the best week in and out. This is no simple task. Going up against five Academy teams only added to the challenge. The boys also lead the league in goals with 27 tallies for the season. Coach Walid Khoury who now has Premier League championships on both the boys and girls sides is extremely proud of the effort from his boys. "They worked hard, played like a team, and earned this championship". This is a big statement as to the direction we are taking the boys program at the Slammers. (PHOTOS COMING SOON)
Slammers FC GU12 Win the Gold Bracket with Two Games Remaining in the Season
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA (07NOV2009) - The GU12 team beat West Coast FC today at home and clinched the Gold bracket league championship with two games left to play. Coach Trevor Ickes said, "I am so proud of the girls and how disciplined they played this season from beginning to end." The girls made great showings during the tournament season; Slammers Futbol Classic, West Coast Futbol Classic, and Surf Cup specifically. They continued this positive energy and teamwork right into the regular season and the hard work yielded a League Championship. Great job girls!!!
Adversaries on the soccer fields... yet off the field joined by a common goal of offering the joys of soccer to the youth of southern California.
The entire Slammers family would like to extend our prayers and support for SC Blues Gu10 player Katie Hawley.
Katie is fighting Stage 3 Neuroblastoma in her liver, adrenal glands, and lymph nodes. In July, what presented as a stomach ache was diagnosed as cancer. Within two weeks of receiving this news, Katie had surgery at LA Children's Hospital, and began a seven-round treatment process of chemotherapy, which will include stem cell chemotherapy.
If you would like to make a donation you can mail a check to the address below or pay online by using the Pay Pal button below.
OAKLAND, California (October 1, 2009) – Once again the Slammers FC finds itself in the top five of the best girls youth soccer clubs in the nation. In the latest installment the Slammers FC are slotted in the 4th spot. This is an amazing testament to the hard work and dedication the coaches and players invest week in and week out during the year. Congratulations to everyone.
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