﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer News</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org" /><updated>2012-02-04T03:42:20Z</updated><author><name>East Penn State Soccer</name></author><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><entry><title>Bill Clement Announced as Keynote Speaker 40th Anniversary Celebration &amp; Awards Gala </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/2/2/bill-clement-announced-as-keynote-speaker-40th-anniversary-celebration--awards-gala-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-02-03T03:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer today announced that Bill Clement, two-time Stanley Cup Champion and critically acclaimed author, speaker, actor, entrepreneur and broadcaster will be the keynote speaker at the organization’s 40th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Gala. The gala, which features a cocktail reception, dinner and presentation of nine prestigious awards, is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, March 3rd at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown]]></summary></entry><entry><title>WPS Suspends Play for 2012 Season</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/30/wps-suspends-play-for-2012-season/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-31T03:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) announced today that its Board of Governors has voted to suspend the 2012 season to permit the League to focus on the resolution of certain pending legal issues and the challenges that now face the League as a result of its ongoing dispute with a former owner. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>40th Anniversary Celebration &amp; Awards Gala</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/25/40th-anniversary-celebration--awards-gala/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-25T23:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is delighted to announce that it will hold its 40th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

Seeking to expand the recognition for those who give of their time and efforts to the organization by way of service, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer will award and recognize those individuals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>US Youth Soccer National League clubs continue to develop players for the next level</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/23/us-youth-soccer-national-league-clubs-continue-to-develop-players-for-the-next-level/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-24T03:26:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[US Youth Soccer would like to congratulate those that qualified for the 2011-2012 National League on their success in developing future collegiate, professional and National Team players. The National League season is at the halfway point and to date, club teams in the U-17 and U-18 National League have produced 276 girls and 109 boys who have committed to play for collegiate soccer programs throughout the country.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Horizon Services Indoor Cup Weekend Results</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/22/horizon-services-indoor-cup-weekend-results/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-23T00:09:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Indoor Soccer Goalkeeper Training Camp</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/19/indoor-soccer-goalkeeper-training-camp/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-19T14:36:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Winter Goalkeeper Technical Training with Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer 

Tim Lucas
USSF “A” National License
USSF National Youth License
USSF National Goalkeeper License
NSCAA Advvanced National License, Goalkeeper Level 1 & 2
Saint Joseph's University Women's GK Coach
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer ODP GK Head Coach
Virginia ODP State and District Head Coach 
Sundays, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Session One – 3:45 to 5:00pm U11-U16 Girls and Boys]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Coaching Courses Added through March</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/18/coaching-courses-added-through-march/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-18T20:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is happy to announce a full schedule of winter coaching courses (G certificate, F certificate, E certificate and D license) The courses are filling up fast due to the limited numbers available because of the indoor space required.  Click here find out more about the courses offered by Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer in partnership with US Youth Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Resident Camps</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/17/resident-camps/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-18T02:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is once again proud to offer its popular Resident Camps in two sessions available from July 10-14 and July 17-21 at Immaculata University in Malvern, Pa.  Boys and girls ages 10-17 will love the chance to be with their friends all day and night.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Day/Evening Camp</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/17/dayevening-camp/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-18T02:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is offering exciting opportunities with both our Resident Camp and Day/Evening Camp sessions.  Our popular Complete Player Soccer Camps for Player Development and Goalkeeping Training have it al!
]]></summary></entry><entry><title>United’s Wenger, Hedges, Gaddis Hear Names Called At SuperDraft</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/13/united%e2%80%99s-wenger-hedges-gaddis-hear-names-called-at-superdraft/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-13T20:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, Reading United had multiple draft picks in the MLS SuperDraft, including Lititz, PA native and 2010 alumnus Andrew Wenger, who was selected first overall by the expansion Montreal Impact.  Two season alumni Matt Hedges will be packing his bags for Texas, as FC Dallas selected him with the 11th pick in the draft, while Raymon Gaddis was selected by Reading’s parent club, the Philadelphia Union, with the 35th pick.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Format, Composition and Schedule Finalized for 99th Edition of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/11/format-composition-and-schedule-finalized-for-99th-edition-of-lamar-hunt-u.s.-open-cup/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-12T03:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[From an expanded tournament field to an equal opportunity to host matches, the 99th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup features an assortment of strategic changes as the competition begins first-round action on May 15.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2012 National Youth License Course</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/10/2012-national-youth-license-course/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-11T02:40:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The New York State West Youth Soccer Association is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting a National Youth License (NYL) course, our first in several years. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Union, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer collaborate on youth development format </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/9/union-eastern-pennsylvania-youth-soccer-collaborate-on-youth-development-format-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-09T22:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Philadelphia Union and Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer have agreed to a new collaborative format designed to improve the training and player resources for youth players in Pennsylvania. The youth development-focused collaboration is one of the first programs of its kind in the United States.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Philadelphia Independence Signs Fan Favorite, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, Natasha Kai</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/5/philadelphia-independence-signs-fan-favorite-2008-olympic-gold-medalist-natasha-kai/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-05T19:39:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Rebecca Thatcher Murcia's daily report on her experience at U.S. Soccer’s “C” license class</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/3/rebecca-thatcher-murcias-daily-report-on-her-experience-at-u.s.-soccer%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cc%e2%80%9d-license-class/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-03T20:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Editor’s Note: Ephrata Youth Soccer Coach Rebecca Thatcher Murcia is writing a daily report on her experience at U.S. Soccer’s “C” license class in Bradenton, Fla. The long-time youth coach and children’s book author is in Florida after winning a scholarship from the Walt Chyzowych Memorial Fund, which provides financial aid to coaches interested in pursuing advanced training.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Dr. Thomas Fleck</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/3/dr.-thomas-fleck/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-03T20:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Dr. Thomas Fleck, long time coaching educator, has passed.
 
For more than 40 years, Dr. Thomas Fleck has fostered the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America's youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition, the mission of US Youth Soccer.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Warren F, Beideman, Jr</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2012/1/3/warren-f-beideman-jr/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2012-01-03T19:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Warren F, Beideman, Jr, learned to play soccer at the age of 6 at the Old Lighthouse Boys Club at Front and Erie in philadelphia, went to Northeast High School, graduated in 1949, started in the Varsity team for three years, the team was undefeated and unscored upon. Mr. Beideman coached his son at the Old Lighthouse and won many championship title.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Happy New Year</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/31/happy-new-year/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-31T12:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Happy New Year from all of us here at Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer!

Please remember the office will close on Friday, December 23 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd at 9:00 a.m.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Happy Holidays - Dec</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/24/happy-holidays---dec/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-24T11:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Happy Holidays from all of us here at Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer!

Please remember the office will close on Friday, December 23 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd at 9:00 a.m.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>U-15 Boys National Team camp features US Youth Soccer ODP and National League players</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/23/u-15-boys-national-team-camp-features-us-youth-soccer-odp-and-national-league-players/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-23T23:35:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Indoor Cup January Schedules Announced</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/23/indoor-cup-january-schedules-announced/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-23T23:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Schedules are now available for the January Horizon Services Indoor Cups.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Women's Professional Soccer to Host 2012 Draft in Kansas City</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/21/womens-professional-soccer-to-host-2012-draft-in-kansas-city/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-21T20:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) officially announced today that the League’s 2012 Draft has been scheduled at 1pm CT on Friday, January 13.  The draft will again be held during the 2012 NSCAA Convention which will take place in Kansas City, MO.
 
Previous installments of the League’s annual draft have brought the rising talent to WPS including No. 1 selections Amy Rodriguez in 2009, Tobin Heath in 2010, and Alex Morgan in 2011. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2011 Award Winners Announced</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/19/2011-award-winners-announced/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-20T05:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is extremely proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Annual Awards.  Each award winner will be recognized at the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer 40th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Gala that will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 3.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Catch the Best of 2011 US Youth Soccer Show</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/19/catch-the-best-of-2011-us-youth-soccer-show/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-19T22:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Best of 2011 Show features the most popular stories from 2011.  Check out the 2011 season only on FOX Soccer.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. hires Andreas Herzog as Assistant</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/19/u.s.-hires-andreas-herzog-as-assistant/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-19T22:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Austrian soccer federation says Andreas Herzog will become assistant to United States men's coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
 
The former Austrian midfielder played 103 international matches and scored 26 goals between 1998 and 2003, the most among Austrian players.
 
He left his post as coach of Austria's under-21 team Friday, the federation said Saturday.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>US Youth Soccer ODP alums shine in NCAA Division I College Cups</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/16/us-youth-soccer-odp-alums-shine-in-ncaa-division-i-college-cups/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-16T19:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Excellence was on display as the final four NCAA Division I men's and women's soccer teams took the field for the 2011 College Cups. The level of play reached in the semifinal and final games took years to hone, and for the majority of players in the Men's and Women's College Cups, US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program played a critical role in player development and identification.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2012 Workshop Clinician Sue Ryan Receives NSCAA Women's Committee Award of Excellence</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/15/2012-workshop-clinician-sue-ryan-receives-nscaa-womens-committee-award-of-excellence/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-15T21:48:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Save the Date - March 3 - 4</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/13/save-the-date---march-3---4/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-14T01:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2011-2012 US Youth Soccer National League Boys wrap up opening weekend of play in Birmingham, Ala.</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/13/2011-2012-us-youth-soccer-national-league-boys-wrap-up-opening-weekend-of-play-in-birmingham-ala./" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-14T01:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Walter R. McClinton, Sr.</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/7/walter-r.-mcclinton-sr./" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-07T23:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Walter R. McClinton Sr. of Feasterville passed away Sunday, Dec. 4 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was 80.
 
He was a Feasterville resident since 1965.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary; his stepfather, Nelson Cornell; and his brothers, William, Charles and John.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Guidelines for Coaching Heading</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/5/guidelines-for-coaching-heading/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-06T02:59:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Last week an article hit the internet that speaks to the alleged dangers of heading the ball in soccer.  Subsequently you may get inquiries from players, parents, etc. from your club on this topic.  Click here for the article.  We refer to the findings of FMARC and the U.S. Soccer Sports Medicine Committee to understand the risks of any soccer technique.  Attached to this message is a document that it is hoped you will use to educate coaches on the progression ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Philadelphia Independence to Hold Open Tryouts</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/12/5/philadelphia-independence-to-hold-open-tryouts/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-12-05T23:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Heather O'Reilly Up for FIFA Goal of the Year</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/29/heather-oreilly-up-for-fifa-goal-of-the-year/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-29T20:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[U.S. midfielder Heather O’Reilly is among 10 nominees for the FIFA Puskás Award to determine the best goal of the year from around the world. Her magnificent strike from distance against Colombia in the USA’s second group match of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup earned her the honor.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Indoor Cup Deadline Extended</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/21/indoor-cup-deadline-extended/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-21T20:48:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer has extended its deadline for submitting entries in the 2012 Horizon Services Indoor Cup to December 2nd at midnight.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>8 Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Players Invited</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/17/8-eastern-pennsylvania-youth-soccer-players-boys/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-18T01:04:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Top national talent will converge on the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., for the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Boys Thanksgiving Interregional. Teams will compete Nov. 25-28. In addition to the 1997 and 1998 US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Regional teams, the event will also feature the U.S. Under-14 National Team Blue and Red squads.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>8 Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Players Invited</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/16/8-eastern-pennsylvania-youth-soccer-players-invited/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-16T20:48:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Keep up with USYouthSoccer.org online scoring throughout the event by clicking here.
 
Rosters for the annual US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Girls Thanksgiving Interregional are officially announced. Nearly 300 of nation's top players in girls youth soccer will converge on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Fla., as teams from US Youth Soccer's four regions will compete Nov. 20-25. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Horizon Services Indoor Cup Deadline Fast Approaching</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/11/horizon-services-indoor-cup-deadline-fast-approaching/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-11T20:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Don't forget the registration deadline for the Eastern Pennsylvania Horizon Services 2012 Indoor Cup is fast approaching!!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Half of US Youth Soccer State Associations join the US Youth Soccer Digital Network</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/8/half-of-us-youth-soccer-state-associations-join-the-us-youth-soccer-digital-network/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-09T00:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>ODP Teams Announced</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/8/odp-teams-announced/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-08T23:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[To Players Who Participated in ODP Try-Outs,

The quality of play and enthusiasm of the players was unmatched this year, as over 1,400 players participated in try-outs. Your patience and your parent’s cooperation in dealing with weather and changes to the schedule were greatly appreciated.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>See Soccer's Rising Stars THIS WEEKEND</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/8/see-soccers-rising-stars-this-weekend/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-08T19:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Soccer Fans:  Don't miss your chance to see some of the nation's top collegiate soccer players compete in the 2011 BIG EAST Men's Soccer Championship at the state-of-the-art Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey THIS WEEKEND - Friday, November 11 and Sunday, November 13. The 2011 BIG EAST Men's Soccer Championship features four of the nation's top teams -- UConn, Louisville, St. John's & Villanova, showcasing some of the best collegiate talent in men's soccer.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>17 Local Soccer Clubs Benefit from Emergency Relief Fund</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/4/17-local-soccer-clubs-benefit-from-emergency-relief-fund/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-05T00:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is pleased to announce today it has awarded seventeen member organizations grants to assist with soccer field repair and to replace equipment that was damaged in the storms and floods this past September.  Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is excited to partner with such great organizations to help meet these needs. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>USSF "E" License Course for Women</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/3/ussf-e-license-course-for-women/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-03T21:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Many women shy way from coaching soccer for a variety of reasons, and they don't enroll in coaching courses because they don't want to be in the minority.  
 
Danielle Fagan will be instructing a USSF "E" License Course for Women this December with Erin DeMarco who is the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Bryn Mawr College.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Union League Good Citizenship Award</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/3/union-league-good-citizenship-award/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-03T19:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Consistent, Focused and Meaningful Practice is What Makes a Great Goalkeeper</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/3/consistent-focused-and-meaningful-practice-is-what-makes-a-great-goalkeeper/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-03T18:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A field player shares similar characteristics and core skills to others on the team.  However, the goalkeeper is unlike any other on the field and requires a completely different skill set. In order to allow the goalkeeper to develop and be effective in each game, keepers need training specifically tailored to their position.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Union Head to Houston with Season on the Line</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/3/union-head-to-houston-with-season-on-the-line/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-03T18:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Union are heading on a business trip with one objective: extend their season.

They’ve played twice in Houston before. They’ve won both times.

Collectively, the Union absolutely believe they can do it a third time.The circumstances are a bit murkier this time with the aggregate goal system in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Win a trip to MLS Cup on Nov. 20</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/11/1/win-a-trip-to-mls-cup-on-nov.-20/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-11-01T20:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[You read that right. Here’s our deal for you:

Donate $10 to support soccer in urban areas and secure a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for two to MLS Cup on November 20th!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Dynamo edge Union at PPL Park 2-1 for first-leg win</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/31/dynamo-edge-union-at-ppl-park-2-1-for-first-leg-win/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-31T18:28:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tasha Kai Inducted Into University of Hawai'i Circle of Honor</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/31/tasha-kai-inducted-into-university-of-hawaii-circle-of-honor/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-31T17:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Philadelphia Independence forward Tasha Kai was inducted into the University of Hawai'i Sports Circle of Honor last week.  In celebration of her alma mater's 40th anniversary of women's athletics, Kai was honored alongside fellow alumnae Brooke Wilkins and the late Patsy Takemoto Mink.  Kai, Wilkins and Mink are the latest of 96 individuals and 10 Rainbow Wahine teams to be enshrined in the UH Athletic Department's most prestigious group.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>USWNT vs Sweden</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/31/uswnt-vs-sweden/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-31T17:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team will continue preparations for 2012 Olympic Qualifying with a friendly on Nov. 19 against Sweden at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
Details on tickets, kickoff time and broadcast information will be released in the near future. To find out when tickets will go on sale for this match, join U.S. Soccer's ticket alert email list.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Union Playoff Ticket Discount</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/26/union-playoff-ticket-discount/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-26T23:09:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[As the Union get ready for the playoffs they wanted to make a special offer to our membership.  By using a special code, you will receive a discount to the 1st playoff game in Union history.  The promo code is live now with $5 discounts on Corner, Endline, Sideline and Midfield tickets for Sundays game.
 
All you have to do is go to www.philadelphiaunion.com/promo and enter the code EPYSAUNION.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Union to Host Dynamo, Sunday, October 30, 4 p.m.</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/25/union-to-host-dynamo-sunday-october-30-4-p.m./" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-26T00:56:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After finishing the regular season in third place in the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia Union earned a bye through the Wild Card round and will host their first-ever MLS Cup Playoff game against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday, October 30 at PPL Park. Kickoff is tentatively set for 4:00 p.m. EST (subject to change). ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Press Conference Announced to Introduce, Jennifer O’Sullivan, WPS League CEO </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/24/press-conference-announced-to-introduce-jennifer-o%e2%80%99sullivan-wps-league-ceo-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-24T19:35:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Independence will host newly appointed Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jennifer O'Sullivan on Wednesday, October 26 at United Sports, the official training center of the Independence located in Downingtown, PA.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tab Ramos selected to coach U.S. U-20 National Team</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/24/tab-ramos-selected-to-coach-u.s.-u-20-national-team/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-24T18:33:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[US Youth Soccer would like to congratulate Tab Ramos, one of the most talented players to ever suit up for the U.S., on being named coach of the Under-20 U.S. National Team. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Professionally Speaking</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/24/professionally-speaking/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-24T18:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[While watching the National League Championship game Wednesday night, the commentators began discussing the St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese. Apparently he became so burned out by baseball that he quit after high school. Eventually he decided to try playing at a junior college, and then he transferred to a Division I school. By the time he was offered a professional contract he was ready to recommit to the sport he had once abandoned.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Help Your Team Get a Piece of the $65,000 to be Awarded</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/20/help-your-team-get-a-piece-of-the-65000-to-be-awarded/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-20T18:57:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Fall 2011 Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports Community Grants are now open! Twenty associations will earn a grant this fall... and yours could be one of them! 

Between now and November 30th, youth soccer teams and associations, and school soccer teams from across the country will be demonstrating their dedication to responsibility in youth sports. To show yours, register your team or league, then rally and connect with your community for support...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Reminder: Registration &amp; Databases</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/17/reminder-registration--databases/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-17T23:56:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[This is just a reminder that all Registration and Databases are now due.  Please have them into the office and if you have any questions please call the office.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Playoff Bound</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/17/playoff-bound/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-17T18:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Union are headed to the playoffs.

In their final home game of the 2011 regular season, the Union played Toronto FC to a 1-1 draw, in front of a record-crowd of 19,178 at PPL Park on Saturday. Regardless of that outcome, the club secured a playoff spot when the Red Bulls fell to Sporting Kansas City simultaneously.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Announces 2 Winter Training Programs</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/12/eastern-pennsylvania-youth-soccer-announces-2-winter-training-programs/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-12T19:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is happy to announces there will be two winter indoor training options this 2011/12 winter.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2012 ODP Player Pool Announced</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/10/2012-odp-player-pool-announced/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-11T01:36:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[If you have been selected for the training pool please send an email to gstephenson@epysa.org.
Subject: Gender & Birth year (eg Girls 2000)
Body of the email - players name.
To verify your pool place.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Safety in Youth Sports Act passes House</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/10/safety-in-youth-sports-act-passes-house/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-10T23:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The state House went long with a pass Wednesday that advanced a bill to protect student athletes.

With a unanimous vote, the Safety in Youth Sports Act moved out of the backfield and toward the governor's desk. The legislation aims to protect athletes from devastating effects of ill-managed concussions.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>NSCAA Adopts New Logo</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/10/nscaa-adopts-new-logo/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-10T23:20:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) has adopted a newly updated and refreshed logo, effective Oct. 10, 2011.

“In embarking on this rebranding effort, our goal was to enhance a visual entity that already has a great amount of brand equity,” said NSCAA CEO and Executive Director Joe Cummings. “The enhancements that have been made provide a strong visual entity for our Association as we move into our eighth decade...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>UNION MOVE CLOSER TO PLAYOFF BERTH WITH "HUGE WIN" IN SEATTLE</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/10/union-move-closer-to-playoff-berth-with-huge-win-in-seattle/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-10T21:16:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Just over 18 months after the Union opened play in Major League Soccer with a 2-0 loss in Seattle, they returned to reverse the result and earn one of the biggest victories in club history.

It’s hard to imagine a better night for the Union, who beat the Sounders 2-0 to move into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with just two matches remaining in the 2011 regular season...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. MNT Wins 1-0 Against Honduras in Miami</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/10/u.s.-mnt-wins-1-0-against-honduras-in-miami/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-10T18:15:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Clint Dempsey scored off a nifty dribble and finish in the 36th minute as the U.S. Men’s National Team defeated regional foe Honduras 1-0 to give U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann his first win at the helm of the United States.

Tim Howard earned Budweiser Man of the Match honors, posting six saves en route to his 37th victory. With the win, Howard moves into a second-place tie with fellow New Jersey native Tony Meola....]]></summary></entry><entry><title>"You've got to find what you love" - Steve Jobs</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/7/youve-got-to-find-what-you-love---steve-jobs/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-07T21:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[This is a prepared text of the Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, on June 12, 

I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>US Men's National Team's Public Training Session</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/7/us-mens-national-teams-public-training-session/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-07T17:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On behalf of the players and coaches, I want to personally invite you to attend the U.S. Men's National Team's public training session on October 10 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J.

Admission to the training session is free, and will be held from 5-6 p.m. on the stadium field.  Gates will open at 4:30 p.m.

During the training session, the team will go through a full series of exercises in final preparation for our match the next day against Ecuador.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>The SEPA Hall of Fame "Coats for Chester Program"</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/5/the-sepa-hall-of-fame-coats-for-chester-program/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-05T18:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame, as part of its mission to "build the future," is continuing its successful "Coats for Chester Program." The city of Chester, PA is the site of a lot of excitement in the Philadelphia area by playing host to our new Major League Soccer team, the Philadelphia Union. At the same time however, Chester holds the distinction of being the poorest city in Pennsylvania...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Barnhart, Lindsey to Take Part in Let’s Move Clinic at White House</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/5/barnhart-lindsey-to-take-part-in-let%e2%80%99s-move-clinic-at-white-house/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-05T18:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Members of the U.S. Women’s National Team will join First Lady Michelle Obama in hosting a Let’s Move! clinic on Thursday, Oct. 6 on the South Lawn of the White House to teach kids soccer skills and highlight the importance of physical activity. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2012 Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Horizon Services Indoor Cup </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/3/2012-eastern-pennsylvania-youth-soccer-horizon-services-indoor-cup-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-03T20:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccerhas once again partnered with Horizon Services for one of the area’s most prestigious indoor cup competitions.  From January 8th to February 26th, 2012, Under-9 through Under-19 Boys and Girls teams will compete at the top indoor facilities in Eastern Pennsylvania for indoor bragging rights.  Facilities being used include: In The Net, Body Zone, YSC Sports - Hatboro, USTC, Riverfront and Wyoming Valley Sports Dome.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>US Youth Soccer's The Show</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/10/3/us-youth-soccers-the-show/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-10-03T18:07:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2012 Annual Grant Cycle Opens on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/30/2012-annual-grant-cycle-opens-on-monday-oct.-17-2011/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-30T20:39:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Since 1995, the Foundation has awarded grants to more than 600 organizations in all 50 states. Our grants support projects throughout the U.S. that aim to keep children in underserved communities active, healthy and safe.
 
On Monday, October 17, 2011 the U.S. Soccer Foundation will open its 2012 Annual Grant Cycle. Applicants will have until 5:30 pm EST on November 18, 2011 to complete the Annual Grant Application...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>US Youth Soccer ODP a Common Thread Among Players Selected to Fall Residency</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/30/odp_common_thread/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-30T19:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The U.S. Soccer Under-17 Residency Program recently named 32 players selected to participate in the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The 32 players represent some of the nation's finest, and in addition to their skills, determination and motivation to succeed, also share affiliation with US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports organization and home to elite programs such as the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series,...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Widener Soccer Teams to Play Doubleheader at PPL Park</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/28/widener-soccer-teams-to-play-doubleheader-at-ppl-park/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-28T07:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Widener University's soccer teams on October 7 will play a doubleheader at PPL Park in Chester, home of the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer, for the second straight year.
 
The Pride will face Lycoming with the women's game starting at 6:00 pm and the men's contest beginning at 8:00 pm.

No admission will be charged, but a ticket is required for entrance.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2011 Award Nominations Now Available</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/27/2011-award-nominations-now-available/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-27T21:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[One of the highlights of the year is the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Awards. 

Seeking to expand the recognition for those who give of their time and efforts to the organization by way of service, Eastern Pennsyvlania Youth Soccer will award and recognize those individuals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>MLS | 24 Under 24</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/26/mls--24-under-24/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-27T00:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the second annual MLSsoccer.com 24 Under 24 list of the top players in MLS under the age of 24, MLSsoccer.com enlisted the help of nine of the most respected national soccer observers. Their votes were tallied along with those of the MLSsoccer.com editorial staff to establish the final rankings of this year’s edition of the 24 Under 24.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>WPS Names Jennifer O'Sullivan CEO</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/26/wps-names-jennifer-osullivan-ceo/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-26T18:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) announced today the appointment of Jennifer Pogorelec O’Sullivan as the League’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  The former Vice President of Legal & Labor Affairs for the Arena Football League (AFL) picks up where her WPS predecessor left off, leading the business and organizational aspects of the front office, and working closely with the Board of Governors to continue to guide the strategic direction of the League.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Welcome to Respect</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/23/welcome-to-respect/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-23T20:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Respect is the collective responsibility of everyone involved in soccer to create a fair, safe and enjoyable environment in which the game can take place. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Hires Frank Olszewski </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/23/eastern-pennsylvania-youth-soccer-hires-frank-olszewski-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-23T19:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Frank Olszewski, a veteran soccer coach and administrator, has recently been named Director of Soccer Operations for Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer, effective Monday, September 19th.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Please Touch Museum</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/21/please-touch-museum/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-22T00:54:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Soccer Day was a huge success!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Emergency Relief Fund</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/16/emergency-relief-fund/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-16T21:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/14/nickelodeon%e2%80%99s-worldwide-day-of-play/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-15T00:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[We are really excited to share the news that US Youth Soccer will be taking part in Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play. On September 24th more than 50 organizations will come together on the Ellipse in Washington D.C. to create the "global headquarters" for Worldwide Day of Play.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/14/heads-up-concussion-in-youth-sports/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-14T20:09:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[US Youth Soccer and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are proud to be teaming up to help protect participants of all youth sports who may be at risk of concussion. The campaign, is an expansion of the "Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports," and will help get concussion information into the hands of coaches, parents, and school and health care professionals who are on the front-line to help identify and respond appropriately to concussions...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Rescheduled ODP Trouts</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/13/rescheduled-odp-trouts/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-13T23:56:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Goal Safety</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/12/goal-safety2/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-13T00:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[As concerned administrators, coaches and parents, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer wants to remind you all of the seriousness of goal safety. As we have visited several fields throughout our association in recent months, we have seen an alarming number of unsecured or poorly secured soccer goals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Soccer Day at The Please Touch Museum</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/12/soccer-day-at-the-please-touch-museum/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-12T19:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On September 18, 2011 Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer and Please Touch Museum are partnering up for a fun-filled day in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The event will be held in conjunction with September’s Youth Soccer Month and Please Touch Museum’s ABC Games, presented by US Airways. All families and friends are invited.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Celebrates </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/12/eastern-pennsylvania-youth-soccer-celebrates-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-12T18:54:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[September is Youth Soccer Month, and Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer joins this nationwide celebration with events in the area throughout the month.

Youth Soccer Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of playing Youth Soccer in America.  Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer is proud to support this effort and further the goals of Youth Soccer Month, which include emphasizing soccer as the number-one youth participation sport in America...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Union Mount Big Comeback Tie Revolution 4-4</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/8/union-mount-big-comeback-tie-revolution-4-4/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-08T22:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In one of the wildest games of the MLS season, the Philadelphia Union erased a pair of three-goal deficits to earn a gutsy 4-4 draw against the visiting New England Revolution at PPL Park on Wednesday night.

Philly striker Sébastien Le Toux came through with a pair of goals as time was winding down to help the Union escape with one point and partly spoil an epic first-half performance from the Revs, who produced their highest scoring output of the season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Soccer America Top 25</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/7/soccer-america-top-25/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-07T18:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Men's Division I
North Carolina took the top spot in the Soccer America Men's Top 25 rankings from Louisville thanks to its 2-1 win over the Cardinals on Sunday...

Women's Division I
North Carolina remained No. 1 in this week's Soccer America Women's Top 25 rankings. Stanford, Maryland and UCLA held steady at 2-4...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Set for European Friendly</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/6/u.s.-set-for-european-friendly/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-06T20:04:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[USMNT takes on Belgium]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Registration Open for 2012 US Youth Soccer Workshop</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/9/1/registration-open-for-2012-us-youth-soccer-workshop/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-01T23:16:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The registration for the 2012 US Youth Soccer Workshop, to be held in Boston Feb. 16-18, opens today. More than 3,000 soccer coaches, administrators, referees and enthusiasts are expected at the organization's annual convention to be held at the Hynes Convention Center.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2012 US Youth Soccer Regional and National Championship </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/31/2012-us-youth-soccer-regional-and-national-championship-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-09-01T00:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[US Youth Soccer is proud to announce the dates and locations for the 2012 US Youth Soccer Regional and National Championships, part of the annual US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>U.S. Men vs Costa Rica </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/31/u.s.-men-vs-costa-rica-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-31T22:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After a tie against Mexico in his first game as head coach, Jurgen Klinsmann takes the next steps with the U.S. Men’s National Team on Friday night when the USA meets Costa Rica. The team will have the benefit of a full week of camp with the new head coach and staff, with 21 players making the trip to Southern California in preparation for the game between CONCACAF rivals. Kickoff at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Ca]]></summary></entry><entry><title>State Office Closed Monday, September 5, 2011</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/30/state-office-closed-monday-september-5-2011/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-30T20:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer state office will be closed Monday, September 5, 2011 in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 6 at 9 a.m.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>WNT Celebration Series</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/30/wnt-celebration-series/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-30T17:43:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The entire 21-player roster for the United States from this summer’s 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup will face Canada during the “WNT Celebration Series” on Sept. 17 at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan., and on Sept. 22 at JELD-WEN Field in Portland, Ore.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>USA Maccabi Youth Soccer Teams</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/25/usa-maccabi-youth-soccer-teams/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-26T00:20:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Is in need of additional players]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sound Familiar?!?</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/25/sound-familiar/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-25T20:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[ESPN article submitted by Bill Tompkins, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Coaching Instructor]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Get Out! Get Fit! Get Active! </title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/24/get-out-get-fit-get-active-/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-24T18:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Celebrate Youth Soccer Month]]></summary></entry><entry><title>171 US Youth Soccer ODP Players invited to U-14 and U-15 National Team Camps</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/24/171-us-youth-soccer-odp-players-invited-to-u-14-and-u-15-national-team-camps/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-24T17:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[6 local players included.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Former NSCAA Director of Coaching Jeff Tipping Presentation</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/23/former-nscaa-director-of-coaching-jeff-tipping-presentation/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-23T18:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer will be presenting former NSCAA Director of Coaching Jeff Tipping on Wednesday, September 28, at the DoubleTree Suites in Plymouth Meeting.   Coach Tipping's presentation is “Youth Soccer Training in the United States and How it Compares to Successful Soccer Countries in Europe.”  The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. sharp.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Philadelphia Union Return to City Island</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/23/philadelphia-union-return-to-city-island/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-23T18:09:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Union's full squad expected on City Island]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lightning Questions?</title><link href="http://www.epysa.org/story/2011/8/22/lightning-questions/" /><id>urn:uuid:5a92b1fb-9193-4990-b735-20cff061aed2</id><updated>2011-08-22T21:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[We strongly recommend the guidelines set by the National Weather Service]]></summary></entry></feed>
