FUEL Soccer 2017 September

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDITION | VOLUME 4 | ISSUE 22

OFFICIAL US YOUTH SOCCER MAGAZINE

club soccer can lay the foundation to help you

Train to succeed

MLS Veteran Dax McCarty P. 38

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TOP COLLEGE PLAYER FAVORITES P. 9

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stanford university standout andi sullivan P. 41

duke university mvp brian white P. 44

US YOUTH SOCCER FUEL FOR may

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Player of the Month

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Faces of US Youth Soccer

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Pics From the Pitch

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APP Attack

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FACES OF the game P. 35

q&a: ronnie woodard p. 50 Be Consistent With Your Training p. 51 2017 us youth soccer presidents cup

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New Products

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capitol cups p. 56 Quick Meals

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lunch Time

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nutrition

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workout plan of the month

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nutrition plan of the month

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fun pages p. 64 fun pages: answer key p. 68

2017 US Youth Soccer National championshps P. 54

PLAYER FAVORITES P. 9 day in the life p. 60

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US Youth Soccer

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S Youth Soccer is the largest youth sports organization in the U.S. and consists of over 3 million youth players ages 5-and-Under to 19-andUnder. The organization is the largest member of the U.S. Soccer Federation and is comprised of 55 State Associations that provide structure and support within these state boundaries. In short, US Youth Soccer is all about fostering the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America’s youth through soccer at all levels of age and competition. Our job is also to make it fun, and instill in young players a lifelong passion for the sport. US Youth Soccer offers great programs for players! Learn more at USYouthSoccer.org

Where Do I Fit In?

US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program was formed in 1977 to identify players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition. US Youth Soccer ODP is all about high-level training to enhance development of players and coaches.

Soccer Across America is designed to introduce the sport of soccer to communities not yet served by existing clubs and leagues. Focused on making soccer available to lower-income children in underserved communities, Soccer Across America provides soccer training and administrative guidance.

US Youth Soccer National Championship Series consists of the annual State, Regional and National Championships. Teams earn their way through the Series based on success. More than 10,000 teams compete each year, ultimately seeking the eye of college coaches and to hoist the National Championship trophy at the end of July.

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to those with mental or physical disability.

US Youth Soccer National League is an extension of the highly successful US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues (US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional League, Midwest Regional League, Southern Regional Premier League and Far West Regional League) to play for the league title and earn a ticket to the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

Youth Soccer Month The National Youth Soccer Month campaign celebrated its 15th year of educating the public about the joys, rewards and benefits of playing youth soccer, and offered a variety of resources to learn more about youth soccer and get involved.

Yokohama Skills Challenge US Youth Soccer recently partnered with Yokohama Tire Corporation and have collaborated together to create the Yokohama Skills Challenge, a unique, interactive experience for US Youth Soccer players and fans from across the country. Players will get a chance to test their dribbling and passing skills as well as their shooting accuracy!

Target United Cup The US Youth Soccer Target United Cup provides recreational youth soccer players with an opportunity to experience a consistent, high quality tournament, in a fun familylike atmosphere. This program fosters stimulation and excitement about soccer in an effort to increase the recreational players’ interest in and love for the game.

US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup provides a competitive experience to teams from the state to regional to national level.

The Presidents Cup gives players an additional opportunity to compete against teams from across the country at a high level for the joy and the challenge of the game.

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ach month, we will recognize one male and one female player as the US Youth Soccer Player of the Month, whose accomplishments on and off the field stick out among the rest. The players who are selected will represent a balance of athletic achievement, sportsmanship and citizenship.

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++Janie | Slidell, Louisiana

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Janie has been a force for both her club and high school soccer teams.

She is the captain of her 16-and-Under team despite playing up a year.

Her club team is the two-time defending US Youth Soccer Louisiana State Cup champions. Janie was also the starting center back for her 5A state championship team as an eighth grader and made 2nd team all-district that season. She is a young lady who also excels off the field, as she has straight As and a 4.0 GPA. She also donates her off time training younger kids at summer camps. Janie is well-rounded, both on and off the field, as she looks to do her best as a player, person and student.

++Brayden | Noblesville, Indiana Brayden has played club soccer since his 8-and-Under season. He and his team were rewarded for their work ethic by advancing to the US Youth Soccer Region II Presidents Cup earlier this summer, and they also gained promotion to the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional League for the Spring 2018 season.

When not practicing with his club team, he enjoys refereeing for the younger age groups, and participating in Indiana’s US Youth Soccer ODP program. Off the field, Brayden is an honor roll student with advanced math, science and English classes. This past school season he was selected for National Junior Honor Society and was voted “Best Student” by his teachers.

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Jeanclaude Shimirimana

Taha Kina

Jose Martinez

Neomi MacMillan

Bereket Getachew

Club

Kalonji Soccer Academy

GPS

Heat FC

WA Rush

Eastside Timbers

State

Georgia

Massachusetts

Nevada

Washington

Oregon

10th

10th

Sixth

Ninth

10th

Midfield

Defense

Midfield

Goalkeeper

Goalkeeper

Favorite Class

Math

History

Math

Science

Math

Favorite Movie

Pelé

Grown Ups

Transformers

Harry Potter -- The Goblet of Fire

Coach Carter

Favorite TV Show

Adventure Time

Blackish

The Flash

The Bachelor

Prison Break

Favorite Exercise

Ball Control

Ball Control

Shooting

Shooting Drills

Speed and Agility

Least Favorite Exercise

None

None

Running

Running

Distance Running

Favorite Healthy Food

Apple

Cheese

Pasta

Mango

Spaghetti

Almond

Broccoli

Salad

Bananas

Macaroni and Cheese

Lil Yachty

J. Cole

Maroon Five

Anything 80's

Lil Uzi Vert

Role Model

Ronaldinho

Dad

Messi

Hope Solo

Mom

Future Aspirations

Pro Soccer

D1 College Soccer

Pro Soccer

Pro Soccer

D1 College Soccer

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Least Favorite Healthy Food Music You Train To

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Lauren Butler

Maverick Badillo

Reagan Greenhaw

Michael

Peter Earnest

Club

Legends FC

La Roca

Columbus United

BSM

Cohansey Soccer Club

State

California

Utah

Mississippi

New Jersey

New Jersey

12th

Ninth

Ninth

Fourth

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Position(s)

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Defense

Midfield

Midfield

All

Favorite Class

History

Math

English

Math

Physical Education

Favorite Movie

Lilo and Stitch

Goal

Mean Girls

Captain America

Dumb and Dumber

Favorite TV Show

The Office

Big Bag

Riverdale

Flash

Survivor

Favorite Exercise

Soccer Tennis

1v1

3x3

Dribbling Cones

Passing

Least Favorite Exercise

120's

2v2

Running Sprints

Running Laps

Running with Ball

Favorite Healthy Food

Cucumber

Tacos

Carrots

Banana

Crabs

Butternut Squash

Vegetables

Broccoli

Spinach

Tomatoes

YG

Drake

21 Savage

Imagine Dragons

21 Pilots

Abby Wambach

Messi

Mom

Messi

Mike Trout

College Soccer

Play Soccer at MSU

USMNT

Pro Athlete

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Least Favorite Healthy Food Music You Train To Role Model

Future Aspirations National Championship

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+ +Favorite Pre-Game Ritual

+Favorite + Club Soccer Memory

Kate Sands

Veronica Pontis

The senior has begun her final season with the Ephs. She played in 16 games last year at the midfield position. Sands is from Rye, N.Y. “My favorite pregame ritual is the energetic and vibrant locker room atmosphere that our team creates on game days. We have a set playlist of songs and several different choreographed dances, some of which have been done for years. I love the tradition that goes along with the crazy energy and dancing in our locker room.

Hearing songs that I know Williams women’s soccer teams were listening to even before my time always forces me to take a step back and remember that I am a part of a team and a program that is much bigger than myself.”

The junior back from Redwood City, Calif., played club soccer for Juventus SC Avanza 96 (CA-N) from 2005 to 2015. The team advanced to the semifinals at the 2014 US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships.

“My favorite club soccer memory would be when my team got invited to play in the San Diego Surf Cup after winning State Cup earlier that year. We were kind of a team of misfits that came together and had amazing chemistry. We ended up upsetting the host team, sending us to the finals.”

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++My Favorite Stop in the Weight Room Zac Sitler

Palm Beach Atlantic University The senior from Seneca, S.C., and Montverde Academy made seven appearances off the bench before battling the injury bug last season. As a sophomore, he appeared off the bench in 18 matches for the Sailfish and tallied 332 minutes.

He scored four goals and picked up an assist.

“My favorite stop in the weight room is probably the TRX. Being a soccer player, staying lean and tone is ideal and with the TRX I, can accomplish many things with one piece of equipment.”

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++Favorite Off-Day Activity Victoria Colotti

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The senior midfielder from New Windsor, NY., has started in 59 of her 60 games during her three-year career with the Bengals. Colotti netted five goals as a junior and four during her sophomore year. She was All-SUNYAC Second Team as a sophomore and Third Team as a junior.

“My teammates and I are big coffee drinkers, so we take a trip to get coffee at least once a day. We try different cafes but usually end up at the Dunkin’ Donuts close to our campus. We go there so much the employees make our drinks once we walk in the door. We can sit there for hours and talk and laugh about whatever. It is always a good time.”

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+Favorite + Way to Improve Soccer Skills

Tyler Ihle

Arcadia University The junior back from Kingsville, Md., received Honorable Mention to the All-MAC Commonwealth Team after starting all 21 games. His club team was the Baltimore Bays Chelsea (MD).

“My favorite way to improve my skills is playing pickup soccer with all of the other collegiate players in the area. Many of them had come from successful collegiate programs, which provides a competitive atmosphere whenever we play and an opportunity to learn from them.”

++Favorite soccer moment Laura Herman

Nazareth College The junior forward from nearby Pittsford, N.Y., recorded six goals and six assists during her sophomore season.

“Thanks to club soccer I got to see so much of the nation.

I have gone from different places in New York to Florida and even Las Vegas. I have found myself still friends with so many of my club soccer teammates. We always created so many memories on away trips, whether it was from carpooling to a different state, messing around in the hotel rooms, or exploring the town together.”

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++Favorite Quality in a Teammate

+Favorite + Conditioning Drill

Elin Svensson

Rockhurst University

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The junior midfielder from Billesholm, Sweden, started 17 games last season and was named to the FIT Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and to the Fall Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll with a 4.0 GPA. She ended season with two goals and three assists and ranked 20th in SSC for assists per game (3) and 28th in SSC for points (7).

“Integrity. I believe that if a teammate possesses this quality they will not cheat themselves and they will do everything 100 percent. This is important because these attributes can take the team to a new level and influence other players to work harder.”

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Connor Mullen

The senior midfielder from St. Louis (DeSmet Jesuit HS) played in 23 games as a sophomore. His club team won a US Youth Soccer State Cup title, Region II title and was national runner-up in 2015.

“My favorite way to improve my conditioning is simply through playing in training. The success of Rockhurst soccer as a program has been dependent on coaches and players who fully devote themselves. So, I think this style of training to the fullest of my capability is what helps my teammates.”

++Favorite Professional Player Connor Keane

Saginaw Valley State University The sophomore goalkeeper is a native of Manchester, England. He racked up 46 saves that contributed to the team’s 15 wins and also recorded seven shutouts.

“My favorite player growing up was Peter Schmeichel. He was a Danish goalkeeper, who played for both Manchester City and United. He reinvented the modern day keeper due to his unique style of goalkeeping and many of the greatest keepers of today try to replicate the way he played.”

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17U Boys Baltimore Celtic SC 2000 (MD) vs.

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18U Boys BRYC 99 Elite (VA) vs. West Coast 99 Wyss (CA-S). Courtesy of US Youth Soccer/Rick Yeatts

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15 19/20U Boys Challenger Crew Jrs Gold 98 (OH-N) vs. West Coast Haney (CA-S).

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19/20U Girls 98 CR Academy (NC) vs. ASA Coyotes (MD). Courtesy of US Youth Soccer/Rick Yeatts

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17U Girls CUP 00 Gold (OH-S) vs.

Midwest United FC 00 Royal (MI).

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14U Girls LVPSA 03 Red (NV) vs.

Nationals Union 03 Black (MI). Courtesy of US Youth Soccer/Rick Yeatts D o w n l o a d t h e F U E L S o c c e r A p p O n Y o u r D e v i c e b y S e a r c h i n g f o r “ U S Y O U T H S OCC E R ”

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15U Girls Nationals Union 02 Black (MI) vs.

CUP 02 Gold (OH-S). Courtesy of US Youth Soccer/Rick Yeatts

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16U Girls Nationals Union 01 Black (MI) vs. Legends FC 01 Academy (CA-S).

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13U Girls San Diego Surf (CA-S) vs.

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13U Boys St. Louis Scott Gallagher Pre Academy 04 (MO) vs. Heat FC 04 ET (NV) Courtesy of US Youth Soccer/Rick Yeatts

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15U Boys Solar Chelsea Red 02 Stricker (TX-N) vs. Tuzos Academy 02 (AZ).

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18U Girls TSC Showcase (TN) vs. Arsenal Colorado Academy 99 (CO).

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28 14U Boys USA/MP 2003 Premier (SC) vs.

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29 14U Boys Eagle FC Ajax (PA-E) vs. MST United Stars (FL).

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30 16U Boys PDN Rush Sharks 2001 (TX-S) vs.

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31 14U Girls FC United 2003 Predator (IL) vs.

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32 13U Girls Beach FC LB 04 Nunes (CA-S) vs.

Impact GFC (OH-S).

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17/18U Inter America Halcones (CA-S) vs.

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t’s been a big year for goalkeeper Jane Campbell – and there are still plenty of months left on the calendar.

Campbell, the former Stanford standout, made her debut with the U.S. Women’s National Team when she subbed on in the 74th minute of a friendly against Russia at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston on April 9, 2017.

When she was just 17 years old, she became the youngest player at the time to be invited to a U.S. Women’s National Team camp and the first high school-aged player to be called into the full national team since forward Amy Rodriguez in 2005.

Campbell was selected with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2017 NWSL College Draft by the Houston Dynamo.

The Kennesaw, Ga., native attended Darlington School, a boarding school in Rome, Ga., and was the 2011 NSCAA Youth Girls’ Player of the Year and a two-time NSCAA Youth All-American (2011 and 2012).

What was it about soccer that attracted you to the game as a youngster?

“My mom threw me into all different kinds of sports. The big three were soccer, tennis and

baseball. Soccer was my best sport out of the three and I liked it.”

How did you end up in goal?

“I always wanted to play goalie when I was real young, but I was too fast so they put me up top.

When I made the travel team at around 11, they agreed to let me play a half in goal. A few years later my coach told me I had to choose which one and it was an easy decision at that point.”

You’ve been part of the youth national team program since you were 13 years old. What has that experience been like?

“It’s been awesome. I’m just thankful to be able to play with such great players and it’s the stuff you dream about. Just riding the wave and learning as much as I can.”

At 17 you were the youngest player ever called into a Women’s National Team Camp in Florida. What was that experience like?

“It was cool. The three goalies on the team at the time are legends and they were among the best in the world. It was just incredible. I remember the phone call and the coach said, ‘I hope you’re ready.’ I learned so much from those players and it showed me the level I need to be at to play at that level. It really pushed me.”

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Campbell is a longtime friend and former teammate of Andi Sullivan, our women’s college feature player. Here is what Campbell says about Sullivan: “She is awesome. She is a worldclass player and someone you always want on your team and someone who will always have your back. I’m thankful to have her in my life as a teammate and as a friend.”

Campbell first played with the U.S. U-17 team at the age of 15, played with the U-15 GNT in 2010 and attended the U.S. Soccer U-14 I.D. Camp in 2009. She also attended U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team Training camp in October 2011 as a 16-year-old. At age 17 in January 2013, Campbell became the youngest goalkeeper ever called into a full U.S. Women’s National Team camp.

In the 2012 CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship in Guatemala, Campbell started and played every minute of all five games during qualifying and did not allow a goal. She was one of three players to play every minute of qualifying. She got an assist during the tournament on a goal by her good friend Andi Sullivan off a booming punt against Trinidad & Tobago.

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She enrolled at Stanford as a freshman in the fall of 2013 and made her collegiate debut Aug. 31 against Portland in relief before becoming the starter. Her first start was Sept. 6 when she teamed with Sarah Cox to shut out Loyola Marymount. She had two shutouts in the NCAA tournament, against Cal State Fullerton in the first round and South Carolina in the second round.

When Campbell subbed in on April 9 to earn her first cap with the U.S. Women’s National Team, she ran on the field before starter Ashlyn Harris had reached the sideline at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston. “I forgot the rule a little bit that you have to wait to get on the field,” Campbell said. “(I had) a bunch of nerves, but I was really excited to get out there.”

Campbell, a veteran of youth international play, received several senior team call-ups in 2017. In April, U.S. Women’s National Team coach Jill Ellis listed her as the lone back-up vs. Russia. “Her performance in training has been very good,” Ellis said. “Every position you want to increase the player pool.

Getting Jane a cap gets that piece behind her and now it’s about her chasing and hunting.”

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Campbell played U-16 to U-18 with the Concorde Fire South (GA) and was a teammate of current U-20 teammate Savannah Jordan. From U-12 to U-15 she played with the North Atlanta Soccer Association (GA). She won the U-16 US Youth Soccer Georgia State Cup title with the Fire and a U-14 state title with NASA. She credits her club days for furthering her development and taking her game to the next game.

“You played against the best players in the country, and a lot of them have gone on now to play Division I soccer and with the U.S. youth teams,” Campbell said. “I was very thankful to be able to play in such a league and with such great teammates.”

Campbell was named to the 2016 NSCAA All-American Team, finishing her Stanford career with 35 shutouts, tied for the most in program history.

Campbell was a member of the U.S. team that won the 2014 CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Championship in the Cayman Islands to earn a berth to the World Cup. She started every game for the U.S. at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Azerbaijan.

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“(In club soccer), you played against the best players in the country, and a lot of them have gone on now to play Division I soccer and with the U.S. youth teams.”

on’t tell Jane Campbell that fitness and a healthy diet aren’t as important for a goalkeeper as it is for a midfielder or forward. It’s just a different kind of workout that keepers need to focus on.

“The key for me has been keeping a pretty regular schedule when it comes to training,” she said. “I think as long as you follow a routine, your body will develop and grow. And don’t be afraid to push yourself. Whether it’s in the weight room or speed training or on the field, your body can take more than you think. Be consistent and push yourself.”

Diet also is very important to Campbell.

“Everything you drink and everything you eat impacts how you play,” she said.

“Just be smart about it. Everyone has different bodies and different appetites.

You can’t look at what others are doing.

You have to know your body and eat and drink what is best for you.”

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The MLS Mainstay

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orth Carolina native Dax McCarty was drafted by FC Dallas in the first round of the 2006 Major League Soccer SuperDraft at the age of 18. Since then, he’s only gotten better with age, experience and determination.

He has played for four teams – FC Dallas, DC United, New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire – in his 12-year MLS career.

Always recognized as a top central midfielder in MLS, McCarty is experiencing one of his strongest runs for both club and country in 2017.

Traded to Chicago the day after arriving at this year’s U.S. Men’s National Team January Camp (and two days after his wedding), McCarty has been one of the biggest reasons for the club’s turnaround this season.

What was it about soccer that attracted you to the game as a youngster?

“I was always a very energetic kid and I liked that there was a lot of action in soccer. I played a lot of sports but soccer was constantly moving and you had to be fit, which I was.

What was your experience like playing soccer at the University of North Carolina?

“It was an amazing experience. Back then, the ACC was by far the best soccer conference

in the country, so I got to play with and against the very best. I was young (17) when I went to college so it really helped me develop my social skills. It was the best of both worlds: great soccer and a great school.”

You have spent more than a decade in MLS. How has the league changed since you were drafted in 2006?

“It has changed a great deal in every way you can imagine. The fans have increased and fan engagement is massive now. We went from playing in a practically empty football stadium to full and loud soccer-specific stadiums. There is electricity and excitement. The level of play also has greatly improved and teams have great depth.”

How do you deal with the mental side of not knowing where you stand with the MNT? “You get to represent your country and it’s an honor when you are asked to do that. It’s also an honor to play with and against the best in the world. I never take that for granted. There are a few locks every time, but I know I’m not one of them. It fuels my fire even more trying to get back to that level and I want to prove myself every time I step on the field.”

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McCarty had a successful two-year career at the University of North Carolina. As a sophomore in 2005, he led UNC with eight assists and was named second team All-America and first team All-ACC. As a freshman, he played in 21 games in midfield and made five starts. He made two appearances as a rookie for FC Dallas after he was selected in the first round of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft.

McCarty appeared in all five games for the U.S. U-20 team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup as a substitute. He was a regular member of the U.S. U-20 team in 2006, leading the team in scoring and often serving as its captain. He joined the team for camp in Argentina, playing three games and scored once against two club teams and the Argentine U-20 Team.

McCarty was a member of the U.S. Men’s Olympic U-23 team that participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He appeared in the team’s final match versus Nigeria. He helped the U.S. U-23 team earn a berth in the 2008 Olympics, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in three of the four games in which he appeared. He was named to the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying

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In 2015 with the Red Bulls, McCarty was an MLS Best XI selection for the first time in his career and was selected to represent MLS in the 2015 MLS AT&T All-Star Game in Denver. He moved into a tie for fourth on the club’s all-time games played list with 142 and also ranked second in club history with 137 career starts.

McCarty will not soon forget January 2017. Usually being traded is the biggest moment in a month for a professional athlete. But for McCarty it didn’t even crack the top two memorable moments in January 2017. At the top of the list, was getting married to his college sweetheart, Jen Zyski. Next up was being invited to the Men’s National Team Camp, his first since 2014. On Jan. 16, the Chicago Fire acquired McCarty from the New York Red Bulls.

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Playing club soccer offers the challenges of playing against the best competition, learning from outstanding coaches and taking ones game to the highest level. Off the field, it’s a chance to make lifetime friendships and learn the ins and outs of travelling on the road with a soccer team. Dax McCarty has been a standout midfielder in Major League Soccer for more than a decade and has represented his country as a member of the U.S. National Team. His road to stardom began where many others before and since have – club soccer.

“It was crucial in my development as a soccer player on and off the field,” McCarty said. “I played high school soccer but that was more for fun and to hang out with my friends from school.

Club soccer was where I learned how to play and where I took my game to the next level.”

McCarty’s club team, Central Florida United Phoenix, had some success.

“We had a good team and travelled a lot and it was just a great experience,” he said.

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here are different ways to prepare one’s body for competition, but it’s finding the right combination of training and nutrition that best fits not only your needs but your body. As the saying goes, we are all different.

“As you get older it’s that much more important you watch what you eat,” McCarty said. “You can’t eat a couple of pizzas every week and get away with it like you could when you were 18. Diet is very important. But for me it comes down to balance. Eat healthy and eat smart.”

McCarty also has discovered a new way to stay in shape and get the most out of his body.

“I’m very much into yoga,” he said. “It’s a great way to stretch and focus. Soccer has a lot of emotional ups and downs. Yoga helps me stay grounded.

“I focus a lot now on flexibility and keeping my core strong. It’s the best way to avoid injuries because you can’t help your team if you are injured.”

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ndi Sullivan experienced the rollercoaster ride of her life last fall – with the high being an incredible dream-come-true and the low being a knee injury just a few weeks later.

During October 2016, Sullivan made her first appearance with the U.S. Women’s National Team, a 4-0 win over Switzerland in Utah.

She returned to Stanford a few weeks later as her college team took its 18-1-1 record into the second round of the NCAA Tournament against rival Santa Clara. In overtime, Sullivan tore her ACL and seven minutes later Santa Clara scored to end Stanford’s season.

The Lorton, Va., native and South County High School product was Pac-12 Player of the Year for the Cardinal last season after leading the team with 11 goals and seven assists.

What was it about soccer that attracted you to the game as a youngster?

“I have three older siblings, and we all played different sports. But I became obsessed with soccer and once that happened there wasn’t any time for other sports. It was pretty much love at first sight.”

What was it about Stanford that made you want to pack your backs and head west?

“It’s obviously an elite school with an amazing

soccer program. It also came down to the people.

The people I met at Stanford were either people I wanted to be like or people I wanted to surround myself with and have them in my life.”

You’ve accomplished a lot at Stanford over your first three years. What are you most proud of?

“It’s a ton of hard work but what I’m most proud of is that I’m enjoying it. When I was growing up I was always focusing on the future and looking ahead. Sometimes, you have to stop and smell the roses. I’m just enjoying every moment and have had no regrets. I’ve maintained my work ethic and drive but I’ve also been able to lighten up a bit.”

What are your goals looking ahead?

“I want to play in a World Cup and Olympics and hopefully win them.”

What’s the key to attaining those goals?

“As you move up the ladder, the competition gets better and the challenges more difficult. Everyone at that level is working hard. There are going to be ups and downs. You have to have the confidence that you can get there and keep pushing yourself to improve your skill sets and do the very best you can. If you do that, you won’t have any regrets no matter what happens.”

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Sullivan is a longtime friend and former teammate of Jane Campbell, our professional women’s feature. Here is what Sullivan says about Campbell: “Jane is the best goalie I ever played with and she is always in the zone and locked in on every level, and it is super fun to play with her. I’m smiling ear to ear just talking about her. She’s also my best friend. She’s awesome.”

Sullivan made her mark right away during her first year of college soccer. As a freshman in 2014, she was named National Freshman of the Year by Soccer America and TopDrawerSoccer.com, Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, NSCAA All-Pacific Region Second Team and All-Pac-12 First Team.

She had one goal and four assists.

They call Sullivan “Sunshine” because of her attitude and approach to not only soccer but life. She has a bounce in her step, an extra beat in her heart and a joyful tone to her voice. During her rehab from her ACL tear, she tweeted this out: “The one who falls and gets up is so much stronger than the one who never fell.”

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As a sophomore in 2015, Sullivan was a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist, NSCAA First-Team All-American, NSCAA All-Pacific Region First Team selection and a member of the All-Pac-12 First Team. She started all 23 games and played all but 38 minutes during the season, finishing with five goals and two assists.

Sullivan had an incredible junior season at Stanford.

She was a member of the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy Preseason Watch List, named Pac 12 Player of the Year and helped lead Stanford to a Pac 12 Championship crown. In 18 games, she had 11 goals and seven assists for a team-best 29 points. She made all five penalty kicks she took during the year and had four game-winning goals.

Sullivan helped the U.S. to the U-17 World Cup in 2012 and captained the U.S. side in the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, helping lead the U.S. to the CONCACAF U-20 Championship. In 2016, she traveled with the U-23 team to the Istria Cup in Croatia and the Women’s Nordic Tournament in England.

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A 2014 graduate of South County HSB, Sullivan was TopDrawerSoccer.com’s No. 1 recruit. She was the 2013 NSCAA National Youth Player of the Year and is a three-time Youth All-American.

Her first club team was Lee-Mount Vernon, a smaller club team in Northern Virginia, and it was a chance for Sullivan “to play soccer with all my best friends.”

At the age of 13 she switched to Bethesda in Maryland.

“When I was younger and playing for the local club team it was more a chance to make a ton of friends and learn about what it’s like to be on a team and committed to something and work hard,” she said. “All of my core values came from those years.”

Switching teams to a more competitive club raised the stakes for Sullivan.

“It was a lot more intense and sharpened my skills,” she said. “Now you are travelling all over and facing really good competition every game.

It taught me so much on and off the field. It showed me very valuable time management skills because club soccer is very time demanding on you.”

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ullivan suffered a torn ACL in Stanford’s final game of the season in November 2016. She says helping the U.S. defend its World Cup title has been a driving force in her recovery.

“My goal has always been to be on a World Cup team and an Olympic team,” she says. “It was a huge motivation during my recovery.

It’s not just about getting back where I was. I want to get back so I can make that team.”

Sullivan says when she was younger her ideal workout was simply playing the game she loved to play.

“I always wanted to play as much as possible and with and against as many different people as possible,” she said.

“I would go to my brother’s club soccer practices and even when he quit club, I still went to their practices. If you are playing you are going to be fit.”

Training hard is something she does even if she doesn’t always enjoy it.

“I’m a goal-oriented person so if it’s me or someone else telling me what I need to do and giving me the expectations of a workout, I take it and do it,” she said. “You are probably hurting while you’re doing it but it’s such a great and rewarding feeling after you accomplish it. I love that feeling.”

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rian White returns to Duke for his final season with the Blue Devils looking to cap off an amazing career. As a junior last year, White led Duke with 14 points after recording five goals and four assists. He earned All-ACC Second Team honors in 2016 and was voted the team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player.

During his three years in Durham, White has 13 goals and eight assists for 34 points. He has started 43 of the 53 games he has played at Duke.

White also has had plenty of success in college soccer’s off-season. He recently concluded a successful summer campaign with the New York Red Bulls Under-23 squad.

The Flemington, N.J., native recorded a league-best 17 goals and three assists for 37 points in 14 regular-season games for the New York Red Bulls.

What was it about soccer that attracted you to the game as a youngster?

“I played most sports growing up, but I felt passionate about soccer. All my friends played soccer and I didn’t really like getting hit in football. I just had a lot of fun playing soccer.”

What led you to Duke?

“I was looking at a few schools, but Duke was an easy choice with its academics, playing in the ACC, the campus and everything it had to offer. I just couldn’t turn all that down.”

How would you summarize your first three seasons at Duke?

“We’ve had some disappointing playoff runs and haven’t really done anything notable.

Hopefully this year we can make it count. We need to play consistent every game. We need to get up for every game, not just ACC games.”

What are your goals for this year?

“My job is to score goals and make things happen. I don’t have a number of goals I want to score, but 10 would be something to shoot for.”

What has the experience been like playing for the New York Red Bulls U-23 team?

“The Red Bulls have always had a good academy system and it’s always good to play in the summer with high-quality players. It’s good to be in that professional environment.”

What are your goals after Duke?

“I’ve always wanted to be a professional soccer player, so that’s what I want to do.

Hopefully I can set myself up this fall for a possible pro career.”

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White was ranked as the No. 17 high school senior by College Soccer News. He was rated as a four-star player

by Top Drawer Soccer and listed as Top Drawer Soccer No. 31 recruit for 2014. He was also named a 2013 NSCAA Youth All-American for his performance in club soccer.

White was a nine-year member of Players Development Academy (PDA) in his home state of New Jersey. He averaged almost a goal a game for PDA with 20 goals in 21 starts. He scored six goals in the team’s playoffs.

He showed his great potential during his freshman season in 2014. He played in 17 games for the Blue Devils, including seven starts. He finished with two goals and three assists for seven points. White registered his first career points with two assists versus Stetson and had goals in wins at Virginia Tech and in the ACC Championship firstround win over NC State.

White started all 19 games for the Blue Devils as a sophomore and was third on the team in total points

with six goals and an assist for 13 points. He was voted the team’s Co-Offensive MVP. Among his highlights was an overtime winner against Hofstra and a goal and an assist for three points in a victory over Loyola.

White had a strong junior season for the Blue Devils in 2016. He started all 17 games, was All-ACC Second Team and was voted the team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player after leading the club with five goals and four assists for 14 points. White was All-ACC Academic Team and ACC Academic Honor Roll.

White led this past summer’s U-23 New York Red Bulls with a league-best 17 goals along with three assists for 37 points to help lead the team to an impressive 12-1-1 regular-season record. The Red Bulls led the league with 51 goals scored in just 14 games before falling to the Long Island Rough Riders in the play-in match for the Eastern Conference Championship.

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White started playing soccer with the recreational teams in his New Jersey town before joining the travel teams.

And after a year or two of travel soccer, White joined the Players Development Academy (PDA) in New Jersey.

His first travel team was the Greater Farmington Soccer Club. But it didn’t last long before PDA came calling.

He was a nine-year member of Players Development Academy (PDA) and helped lead PDA with 20 goals in 21 starts with the team.

“It was a high level of youth soccer at PDA,” he said. “We travelled all over and it gave me exposure to playing against better competition and nationally recognized teams.”

His experiences and time with PDA helped pave the road to Duke.

“PDA was like my second home,” he said. “Playing in tournaments against great competition helped make me a better player.”

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rian White didn’t just fall out of bed, land on a soccer field and will his way to Duke and the New York Red Bulls. Playing at such an elite level requires elite dedication and commitment, both on and off the soccer field.

White, like most Division I college athletes, takes training and nutrition very seriously.

“I try to do longer cardio and I’m always on the treadmill,” he said. “I do 30 to 35 minutes and then also do some intervals on the treadmill.

“I also like to lift weights. I don’t do it too much but just enough to get stronger and better fit.”

Healthy nutrition also is on his menu.

“I have an idea of when I’m taking my carbs in, when I’m taking my proteins in and have an idea of how my body reacts to what type of foods I’m eating at what time.”

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ew Porchiazzo is an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Michigan who works every day with some of the best athletes in the world — all focused on performing to the best of their ability.

So his advice to younger athletes just starting to kick a soccer ball or trying out for that club program or playing on their high school team is a little bit surprising, considering what he deals with every day in Ann Arbor.

“Personally, I encourage athletes to get involved in multiple sports,” said Porchiazzo, whose current assignment at Michigan is with men’s soccer, softball and women’s gymnastics. “From an athletic standpoint, conditioning standpoint and even a burn-out standpoint, I recommend playing more

than one sport. I don’t think young athletes should specialize in one sport at an early age. And that’s just not my opinion, but many others share that viewpoint.”

One person who shares his view knows what it takes to climb the ladder from youngster playing the backyard to competing with and against the best players in the world.

“Yeah, in the off-season I like to play tennis and basketball,” said Dax McCarty, the Chicago Fire midfielder who was named the Man of the Match for the U.S. Men’s National Team for his performance in a 2-1 win over Ghana earlier this season. “I believe in a lot of cross-training fitness because it works on muscles you might not be using a lot in soccer.”

McCarty said growing up in Winter

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Haven, Fla., allowed him to have a soccer ball on his foot 12 months a year.

“Growing up, I would play a lot of pickup soccer,” said McCarty, a University of North Carolina standout, now in his 12th MLS season. “I would play soccer almost every day with my friends. We just loved to play. But we also did other things including a lot of water sports. Growing

up in Florida was obviously a big plus.

“I find that playing other sports recharges the battery, too. And any different kind of fitness that gets your heart rate up is going to help you.”

Training and conditioning programs have changed quite a bit since McCarty and his buddies were kicking around a soccer ball in the street. It’s even

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changed considerably over the past couple of years. These aren’t your parents’ – or even your older sibling’s – workout rooms anymore.

And as one would expect, pushing all the buttons of change is technology.

Michigan, like many other universities and professional sports teams all over the world, uses Catapult, an athletic tracking technology that measures all facets of athlete physical performance.

Catapult has become the global leader in athlete analytics, protecting thousands of elite athletes at the intersection of sport science and analytics and enables insight in to athlete risk, readiness and return to play.

“Catapult is a GPS system that also has some other functionality that helps us get an idea on the stress being placed on student-athletes during training sessions,” Porchiazzo said. “It tracks total distance and speed of that distance, so you know how long they spend sprinting compared to jogging or walking. It uses a metric called training load and what a training session should look like several days before a game vs. the day before

a game vs. game day. It helps us get an assessment on where our players are individually and is something we started using this past year.”

As far as strength training, soccer athletes train consistently in the offseason from January through April two to three times a week. It’s more of a traditional weight lifting and strength program. Circuit training also is part of the mix in the off-season, both on the field and in the weight room.

“I will pull out everything from medicine balls to foot ladders to hurdles to sleds so we can bring some diversity to the training and apply different movements,” said Porchiazzo, who isn’t against using old-school workout techniques. “Sometimes, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel.”

Porchiazzo also believes there isn’t one set of rules when it comes to training and that there are a number of different and effective ways of getting strong and fit.

“What I construct I believe is the ideal way, but just because it’s ideal doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of different options that are just as effective and appropriate

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Functional fitness may provide the biggest gains for soccer players.

for specific individuals,” he said.

Lucy Edwards, the standout midfielder for the DePaul Blue Demons, would agree with that statement.

Edwards had a unique advantage growing up when it came to fitness and working out. The two-time All-Big East Second Team player is the daughter of 1980s DePaul basketball standout and former NBA player Kevin Edwards.

Growing up in the household of a

professional athlete, Edwards got to see first-hand the dedication required to perform at the highest level.

Edwards believes that she is the best judge when it comes to getting in shape and players need to listen to their own bodies and understand where to focus

their attention.

“We do get workout programs for the off-season, but I don’t always stick to them,” she said. “I feel I know my body and what works and what doesn’t.”

Porchiazzo, who graduated with a B.S. in exercise science from William Patterson in 2009 and a masters in exercise physiology from Eastern Michigan University in 2011, says in a perfect world, “a majority of the

field players would be on a similar workout program.” But there is some individualization, especially at this level of training and fitness.

“The first thing we look at is their injury history and their individual strengths and weaknesses,” he said. “We try and identify any deficiencies they may have and address them specifically. There also are some common deficiencies that we will make part of everyone’s program, but if there is a history of say hamstring injuries, we will address that individually.”

So when do you start getting ready to jump back into a season with daily practices and multiple games every week? It all depends on what shape you are in and what you have been doing during the off-season.

“Generally, I would say about eight weeks before the first day of camp you want to get back into it especially if you maintained a base level of fitness,” Porchiazzo said. “Anything less than that, and you are probably going to be pushing it and even risking injury. You need to ease back into things.”

Anaerobic vs. aerobic Lew Porchiazzo, assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Michigan, works with the Wolverines men’s soccer program. He says soccer players benefit the most from both anaerobic and aerobic workouts, transitioning from a heavy aerobic workout in the beginning of the offseason to more anaerobic as you get closer to the start of camp. Here are examples of both:

Aerobic: “Running distances that are typically 3 minutes or longer. An example would be a mile run with a goal time for our players of 6 minutes.

So if we did three one-mile repeats it might be three single miles in under 6 minutes with a 3 to 6 minute rest.

Anaerobic: Running distances under 3 minutes. An example would be a 300-yard shuttle whether it’s in increments of 50 yards and back or 25 yards and back in the ballpark of 50 to 65 seconds. We might do eight of those with a 1 to 2-minute rest.

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coach from 1999-2001.

As a player, she played goalkeeper and was a captain at Duke.

Woodard answered some questions for FUEL Soccer about preparing for a season and how to train early in a season: What can players do in order to best prepare for the challenges and demands of a soccer season?

“My first recommendation is to be FIT. Coaches love when players come into the season prepared. Being prepared means being on top of your fitness and being sharp on the ball. Those two things help kick off a successful season.”

What are some things players time Tennessee state champs. shouldn’t do when getting Woodard often brings in guest ready for a season? speakers to talk about character, “Overtraining. This piggybacks discipline and priorities. She the first answer…if you wait stresses the importance of being a until the last minute to get fit, good person, on and off the field. you run the risk of injury. By Woodard was Vanderbilt cramming too much into a short head women’s soccer coach period of time, your body will from 2001-2010 and College of react negatively and, in turn, you Charleston head women’s soccer run a higher risk of injury. So, it’s

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always best practice that once you get fit, stay fit.”

As a coach what are you looking for from your players early in the season?

“I love when my players come back excited – excited to compete. Excited to learn.

Excited to grow as players. And excited to be back with their teammates.”

What advice do you have for a player who gets off to a rough start or suffers an injury early in the season?

“Relax and get well. The focus should be on your drive to get better. Commit to your rehab and stay positive. You will heal, and when you do the team will greatly benefit by you being back with them.”

As a standout goalie during your playing days at Duke, how did you prepare for a season and what advice do you have for keepers?

“Lots and lots of keeper training. Being a goalkeeper is a large time commitment. In our game today, keepers must be as

good with their feet as they are with their hands. This means, additional training outside of their traditional team training times. A quality goalkeeper makes or breaks a team. And, as a coach, we always rely on their ability to keep us in big games and to motivate our team through their play.

“My advice to keepers is stay present. Always focus on your job. If you give up a goal, move on. I always say that great players have short-term memories. If you spend all your time thinking about the last mistake, you are more likely to make more. So, refocus and then get plugged back into the game immediately.”

Any final thoughts?

“The beginning of the season is exciting for coaches. We look forward to beginning the new season with renewed energy and loads of fresh new ideas.

So, come in prepared, and with a smile on your face and we will all have an outstanding and fulfilling season.”

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Be Consistent With Your Training

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irk Brazeau, director of coaching of the Toledo Celtics Soccer Club, offers a one word guideline to working out and training before a season, during a season and after a season.

“Consistency,” he said. “Consistency of successful habits is definitely something that can have a tendency to be overlooked, especially during the off-season. While many of us immediately think of the consistency in our performances on the field as a player or coach, there is a real danger in losing consistency while you may be away from the field.”

Brazeau said losing sight of developing healthy growth and development-based habits,

particularly in every day actions, is one of the biggest stumbles that many players have to deal with.

“Whether it is the physical maintenance (such as diet, sleep habits and achieving new fitness milestones) or the mental growth (such as studying not only soccerspecific aspects, but also learning about how to become an active learner, inspiring teammate or effective leader), players should find a way to keep these an active part of their daily routine,” Brazeau said.

Brazeau knows what he is talking about. Toledo Celtics SC is considered one of the best clubs in Ohio, with three of Brazeau’s teams reaching the US Youth Soccer Ohio North State Cup semifinals and two of them claiming OYSAN state championships.

Brazeau was named a 2016 US Youth Soccer Region II Boys Competitive Coach of the Year.

As a coach, he is looking for two things from his players at the start of any season: preparation and belief. He believes that players who are prepared are players who give themselves and others around them the best opportunity to develop.

Toledo Celtics Soccer Club Director of Coaching Kirk Brazeau

“The benefits of preparation are often numerous, as the players develop their individual confidence and skill, show their teammates and program that they can be accountable and depended upon during the rigors of the season, and also inspire belief in

what can be accomplished,” he said. “A team full of players who not only have belief in their individual capability, but also how that capability can be intertwined with teammates, gives a very exciting blueprint for any coach during an upcoming season.”

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Brazeau’s players have discovered a blueprint for success on and off the field.

Each of his 18U players will be attending college with 11 of his 14 players earning scholarships.

Brazeau is a big believer in the mental side of the ball. Not every player gets off on the right foot at the beginning of the season and the best mental approach to early season setbacks is to “remember how you got to this point.”

“This is always a tough conversation because often players just want so badly to be the best they can for themselves and for the team, and in these type of situations, it is more so combating the player questioning themselves mentally,” he said. “But the first thing I always address with them is to understand how they have gotten to the position they are in, with particular focus on the reaffirmation of their skill and ability.

“There is a positive reason that they have been able get to that point in their development, and they have worked extremely hard to get there. So, instead of focusing on the negative temporary aspect and letting things ‘snowball’ mentally for them, I try to get them to focus on the things that they ‘hang their hat on’ — the strengths that they can reach back to which allow them to inspire confidence.”

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2017 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup

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Champions Crowned in Auburndale, Fla.

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fter four days of play, champions were decided at the 2017 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup finals in Auburndale, Fla. The winning teams were among the 40 participating in the 13U through 17/18U age groups, all of whom came from all across the country to compete for the national title.

CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS 13U Girls

Beach FC LB 04 Nunes (CA-S) 13U Boys

TFA SFV 04 (CA-S) 14U Girls

FC United 2003 Predator (IL) 14U Boys

Downtown LA Soccer Club 03 (CA-S) 15U Girls

Colorado Storm North 02 Select (CO)

15U Boys

RGV FC Dallas 02 (TX-S) 16U Girls

BAC Blitz (VA) 16U Boys

Santos Laguna White (CA-S) 17/18U Girls

IE Surf 00 Kooiman (CA-S) 17/18U Boys

Inter America Halcones FC (CA-S)

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hampions were crowned at the 2017 US Youth Soccer National Championships at the Toyota Soccer Center in Frisco, Texas. The country’s top teams in the 13U through 19/20U Boys and Girls age groups met to conclude the final stage of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE Relive the 80+ full games and all of the finals that were streamed at the 2017 US Youth Soccer National Championships at http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org/live/.

CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

15U Girls

17U Boys

13U Girls

15U Boys

18U Girls

16U Girls

18U Boys

16U Boys

19/20U Girls

17U Girls

19/20U Boys

San Diego Surf (CA-S) 13U Boys

St. Louis Scott Gallagher Pre Academy 04 (MO) 14U Girls

LVPSA 03 Red (NV) 14U Boys

USA/MP 2003 Premier (SC)

Nationals Union 02 Black (MI) Solar Chelsea Red 02 Stricker (TX-N) Nationals Union 01 Black (MI) Tampa Bay United (FL) CUP 00 Gold (OH-S)

Baltimore Celtic SC 2000 (MD) TSC Showcase (TN) BRYC 99 Elite (VA) 98 CR Academy (NC) Challenger Crew Jrs Gold 98 (OH-N)

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Worn by Nike players born in 1995 or later, the Rising Fast Pack recognizes the next generation of brilliant footballers. The boots became available August 21 on nike.com.

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Nike Magista Obra II FG

The Nike Magista Obra II FG Firm-Ground Soccer Cleat provides precise touch and enhanced fit to help you perform playmaking moves on the field. Its firm-ground (FG) cleats are designed for use on short-grass fields that may be slightly wet but rarely muddy.

BENEFITS • Dynamic Fit collar links the lower leg and foot without impeding motion • Textured upper enhances touch • Rotational forefoot zone for quick turns and agile playmaking • Tongueless Flyknit constructed upper for breathability, stretch and support • All Conditions Control (ACC) technology for optimal ball control in both wet and dry condition • Interior heel counter for a locked-down fit

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Nike Mercurial Superfly V

Nike Tiempo Legend VII FG

The Nike Mercurial Superfly V Firm-Ground Soccer Cleat provides a perfect fit, exceptional ball touch and explosive traction for ultimate speed on short-grass fields.

FULL FLYKNIT CONSTRUCTION Innovative Flyknit wraps your foot fully for a second-skin fit. It combines with Flywire cables that integrate with the laces for superior lockdown.

DYNAMIC FIT COLLAR The Dynamic Fit collar fits anatomically around your ankle for a sock-like sensation.

NIKE GRIP SYSTEM The internal Nike Grip System helps keep your foot from slipping inside the boot.

3D SPEED PLATE The re-engineered, ultralight 3D Speed Plate fits your foot naturally for explosive speed. Precision-placed studs enable quick starts and stops.

SPEED RIBS Textured speed ribs create the friction you need to enhance ball manipulation.

ACC TECHNOLOGY All Conditions Control (ACC) technology gives you precision control in wet and dry conditions.

The Nike Tiempo Legend VII Women’s Firm-Ground Soccer Cleat combines lightweight Flyknit with premium kangaroo leather for a flexible fit and dominating touch on short-grass fields.

FLYKNIT CONSTRUCTION A Flyknit tongue and heel offer a second-skin fit to deliver stretch and support where you need it most.

KANGAROO LEATHER Soft, supple leather wraps over the Flyknit for unrivaled touch on the ball. A Fitmesh liner preserves the shape of the boot by preventing stretching as the leather seasons.

HYPERSTABILITY PLATE A compressed nylon plate with an overlay of Pebax material adds stability to the cleat while reducing its weight.

FLYWIRE LOCKDOWN Ultralight, super-strong cables wrap the midfoot and integrate with the laces to provide lockdown as you cut and sprint.

MORE DETAILS • NIKEGRIP technology helps prevent your foot from sliding in the cleat • Sockliner for low-profile cushioning • Firm-ground (FG) cleats for use on slightly wet short-grass fields

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Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3

Made for the attacking goalscorer, the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3 DF Firm-Ground Soccer Cleat is designed to increase shot velocity and enable quick changes of direction on short-grass fields.

FULL FLYKNIT CONSTRUCTION Innovative Flyknit wraps your foot fully, combining areas of high breathability, stretch and support for the ultimate second-skin fit.

FLYWIRE LOCKDOWN Ultralight, super-strong cables wrap the midfoot and integrate with the laces to provide stability during side-to-side movements.

DYNAMIC FIT COLLAR The knit collar fits anatomically around your ankle for a socklike sensation.

HYPERREACTIVE PLATE The Nike HyperReactive plate features a flexible forefoot for responsive stability, allowing you to cut and change direction fast on firm ground.

HYPERREACTIVE TEXTURE Texture in the strike zone helps optimize shot velocity.

CHEVRON STUDS The stud pattern on the lateral side provides traction for acceleration, braking and lateral cuts.

ACC TECHNOLOGY All Conditions Control (ACC) technology gives you precision control in wet and dry conditions.

MSRP: $300 BUY

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power recipes ++Slow Cooker Lasagna Casserole

++Slow Cooker Sausage, Chicken and Peppers

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Directions

+ + 1 (24 oz) can or jar of your favorite pasta sauce + + 1 lb turkey sausage or Italian sausage, browned and drained of grease + + 8 whole wheat lasagna noodles (each broken into 4 pieces) + + 1 green pepper diced, optional (mix it up with whatever fun veggies you want to throw it!) + + 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese + + 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese + + 3/4 cup water

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Directions

+ + 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips + + 1/2 lb ground sausage, browned and drained + + 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut each thigh into 4 pieces + + 1 small onion, diced + + 4 garlic cloves, minced + + 1 Tbsp tomato paste + + 1 Tbsp canola oil + + 1 tsp dried basil + + 1 tsp paprika + + 1/2 tsp dried thyme + + 1 1/2 tsp salt

Add pasta sauce, sausage, broken noodles, pepper, ricotta and water to the slow cooker. Gently stir to combine.

Cover and cook on LOW for about 3-5 hours, or until noodles are cooked through. Sprinkle with cheese and turn slow cooker to HIGH. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Scoop down deep with a spoon and serve.

Combine onion, garlic, tomato paste, canola oil, basil, paprika and thyme in small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 4 or 5 minutes. Stir every minute, until onions are soft. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir chicken, sausage, salt and red bell pepper into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 4-6 hours. Serve over rice, if desired.

MAKES: 6 SERVINGS | SLOW COOKER SIZE: 4 QT | COOKING time: 3-5 HOURS

MAKES: 4 SERVINGS | SLOW COOKER SIZE: 3 QT | COOKING time: 4-6 HOURS

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The next time a parent asks you the age-old question, “What’s for lunch?” throw one of these recipes back at ’em. Both you and your body will love them!

+BLATs + (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches) + + 8 slices center-cut bacon, halved + + ¼ teaspoon ground pepper + + 1 ripe medium avocado + + 8 slices sprouted-wheat bread + + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil + + 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices + + 1 tablespoon mayonnaise + + 4 romaine leaves + + ½ teaspoon finely grated or minced garlic + + 1 cup alfalfa sproutspepper, seeded and + + ¼ teaspoon salt sliced +Freezer + Bean and Cheese Burritos + + 1½ cups chopped grape tomatoes + + 4 scallions, chopped + + ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers + + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro + + 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium pinto beans, rinsed +Creamy + Avocado and White Bean Wrap + + 2 tablespoons cider vinegar + + 1 tablespoon canola oil + + 2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chile ++ ++ ++ ++

in adobo sauce, (see Note) ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chile

+Chipotle + Ranch Egg Salad Wraps + + 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled + + ¼ medium avocado, peeled and pitted + + ⅓ large finely chopped green bell pepper + + 1 green onion, thinly sliced + + 2 tablespoons light ranch or light fiesta ranch salad dressing + + 1 tablespoon lime juice

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4 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 8 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas, at room temperature

in adobo sauce, (see Note) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed 1 ripe avocado ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons minced red onion 4 8- to 10-inch whole-wheat wraps, or tortillas

+ + ⅛ teaspoon salt + + Dash to ⅛ tsp. ground chipotle chile pepper + + 2 (8 inch) low-carbohydrate wholewheat tortillas + + 2 leaves romaine lettuce

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The 4 Keys to Fueling on Game Day

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llison Kreimeier was hired in March of 2016 as the inaugural director of performance nutrition for Rutgers athletics. She shares the four keys to fueling on game day.

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Fuel early. Youth soccer players often skip breakfast. Eating breakfast has shown positive effects on the body for those of all ages. If a young player skips out on breakfast, he or she is skipping out on essential nutrients and calories to reach the daily energy needs to perform at the highest level and manage weight.

Eat a pre-game meal. Three to four hours before the game is prime time to fill up the body’s energy tank. This meal should be high in carbohydrates, moderate in protein, and low in fat. Two examples of a great pre-game meal include spaghetti with a marinara ground turkey sauce, a roll, and green beans. Another is an herb-

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baked chicken breast with rice or baked potato, a roll, and carrots. Consider this breakdown when you’re making a pregame meal: 50 percent carbohydrates, 25 percent vegetables, 25 percent protein. Don’t forget the fluids!

Halftime intake. This is a good time to recharge the body for the second half of the game. Sports drinks offer fluid and carbohydrate replacement as well as electrolytes. Pretzels, bananas, fruit cups, Rice Krispies treats, or granola bars are great choices to provide carbohydrates that quickly digest and are low in fiber and fat to avoid potential gastro-intestinal discomfort.

Don’t ignore the post-game. A postgame meal and/or beverage is often overlooked. At this point, the body is running very low on energy and needs to be refueled for optimal recovery. Try a deli or grilled chicken sandwich, a chicken burrito with rice, beans, and veggies, or even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with chocolate milk. Replacing fluids is key, too!

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avia Leachman was selected to the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team last year and was a NSCAA All-Pacific Region Second Team after starting every game at center back for the Utes. She was substituted only twice and played every minute of the last 16 Utah matches.

The sophomore from Long Beach, Calif., helped lead her club team, Beach FC, to a No. 1 ranking in the country and guided Beach FC to the US Youth Soccer National Championship game three times in the last four years — winning it all in 2014.

“Awesome times,” she said of the Beach FC years. “I still talk with many of them pretty much every day. We share a very special bond.”

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tavia leachman game-day routine 9:30 a.m.: Wake-up time. “I like to sleep in as much as I can but once I’m awake I like to get up and get moving.”

10 a.m.: Big breakfast. “Yeah, I like to have a pretty substantial breakfast. I try to load up on the proteins with eggs, bacon and maybe some toast and oatmeal. And a lot of water.”

11 a.m.: Relax time. “I might get my uniform ready and my bag packed. But mostly just relax.”

2:30 P.M.: Lunch. “Again, a pretty big lunch for me.

Maybe pasta or a sandwich. Something that will give me a lot of energy.”

3 p.m.: Focus time. “This is when I will start to get into game mode. Put my warmups on make myself some snack bags for the locker room.”

5 p.m.: Out the door. “I like to get to the stadium two hours before the game.”

6 p.m.: Getting close. “The coaches come in and give us the lineup and go over the game plan. Then we go out and warm up.”

T i p s f r o m ta v i a The night before: “I want to be in my house no later than 8 p.m.,” Leachman says. “Athletes need their rest and they need a good sleep before a game. I try to be in bed as early at 9 p.m.”

Energy boost: She packs herself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that she will eat just before warmup. “I eat the granola bar honestly right before game time and that really helps give me that boost I need,” she said.

A quote to live by: She likes to live by this saying when it comes to her scheduling: “I like to get to places early because being early is on time and being on time is late.”

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a day i n t h e l i f e 8:30 a.m.: Alarm sounds. “I will get up have a light breakfast. Bland food. And lots of water.”

10 a.m.: Go to class.

Noon: Lunch. “I like to eat lunch early on game days because we have a game day meal later on for dinner. I like to get a lot of carbs. Whole wheat pasta.”

1 p.m.: Relax time. “I am usually in my room playing video games or just relaxing. It’s serious down time. I don’t like to fall asleep. Just relax.”

3 p.m.: Training room. “If there is an injury to deal with or you need extra work, I would head over to the training room.”

5:30 p.m.: Head over to the locker room. “Get the music going and the energy going. Get taped up if you need to and get changed into our uniform. Sometimes I will take a pregame shower to help wake me up a little bit.”

6 p.m.: Review time. “We go over our scouting report on the opponent and then go over the five keys of the game before heading out to the field for warmup.”

7 p.m.: Game time.

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van Vare ranked sixth in the Patriot League in scoring with seven goals in his inaugural campaign last season at Lafayette. The forward from Jamison, Pa., started 17 games as a freshman also had two assists for 16 points.

He played four years at Central Bucks East High School, where he scored 42 goals and led his team to an undefeated season in his senior year. He was a two-time District 1 Champion and 2015 PIAA AAA State Champion.

He played club soccer for Lehigh Valley United (PA-E) and was the 2015-16 US Youth Soccer National League leading scorer.

Tips from evan No homework!: College soccer players spend a majority of their collegiate years doing two things: studying and playing soccer. But on game day, Vare doesn’t like to mix the two.

Study time: “While I let school take a back seat on game days, I find other times to study and give it the proper attention it deserves and requires,” he said. “I have to schedule time to make up that work.”

The night before: “I try to get 8-to-10 hours of sleep,” Vare said. “You certainly need your rest the night before a game. I also watch what I eat and drink the night before. No sodas or greasy foods.”

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ucy Edwards is heading into her senior season at DePaul University with high expectations. The Lake Forest, Ill., native and midfielder for the Blue Devils, Edwards has been All-Big East Second Team for the past two seasons.

She played for Illinois at the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships and led her club team, FC United (IL), to the semifinals of the US Youth Soccer Region II Championships last season. She helped lead FC United to a state title and regional semifinals in 2012 and a Midwest Regional League title in 2013.

“I wouldn’t have been able to play in college without playing club soccer,” she said. “It was everything to my development as a soccer player.”

The daughter of 1980s DePaul basketball standout and former NBA player Kevin Edwards, Lucy has always been about fitness and taking care of her body.

At the start of the off-season, Edwards will focus on longer distance running to keep in shape.

She also works in sprints to the mix rather early on.

“I like to do 30-second interval sprints because I feel that’s the best way to get me in shape,” she said. “I also find it the quickest way to get me in shape.”

Weight lifting also is a part of Edwards’ workout routine.

“I like to switch off with weights,” she said. “One day I will do squats, arms and abs. The next day I will focus on my quads and do abs again.”

Treadmill vs. outside: “I like treadmill workouts over running outside,” she said.

“If you are running outside you can slow down and speed up. But the treadmill keeps you on a constant pace.”

Recovery week: “I will go out and still run, but only like two miles at a very leisurely pace,” she said.

“Rest and recovery is very important for the body especially before heading to (pre-season) training.”

Flexibility: I find stretching after practices and games is almost more beneficial to me than stretching before competition,” she said. “I like to be on the ground with no movement and focus on one muscle at a time.”

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lyssa Dillon is a senior captain for the Wolverines and with so many newcomers to the team, leadership takes on even more meaning.

Dillon likes to lead by example, on and off the field – including when it comes to nutrition.

“Nutrition is very important for any college athlete, and we certainly take it seriously here at Michigan,” Dillon said.

Dillon, a fullback who is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, begins her day with an apple, banana, yogurt or granola bar in the morning. For lunch, she will go to a local store or restaurant and use her app on her phone to buy a light lunch. Dinner is planned out for the players, who often meet at Yost, the famous hockey arena on campus.

“Our meals are planned out for each week and it’s based on what our schedule is for that particular week,” she said. “Everything is done in moderation. Our nutritionists here and our strength and conditioning coaches stress balance and moderation in everything we do.”

A native of Plymouth, Mich., Dillon played her club soccer for the Michigan Hawks, based in Southeastern Michigan. The team had plenty of success during her years there.

“Club soccer was a time where I developed my skills as a soccer player,” she said. “Club is a much bigger commitment than high school soccer and it was a big part of my life.”

a ly s s a T i p s f o r nutrition ALWAYS BE FUELING: Dillon often takes advantage of Michigan’s “fueling stations,” located at different spots around the athletic campus.

Michigan’s menu includes apples and bananas, Greek yogurt, smoothies, peanut butter and granola bars.

EAT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: “The team does a great job of getting food to us within 15 minutes after competition,” she said. “We get chocolate milk and a variety of food choices right after practice and games.”

MAINTAIN A BALANCED DIET: “I’m not afraid to eat a cupcake or a dessert,” she said. “But I try to follow the guidelines for a balanced diet. It gives you so much more energy on the field when you eat right.”

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