STATE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RELEASES PLAY LEVEL GUIDE FOR STATE CUP & NATIONAL CUP

Early Entry Discount Deadline for State Cup Presidents Division and National Cup Ends on September 30th!

FULLERTON, CA (September 5, 2009) - Opening up opportunities for more teams than ever, the Cal South State Tournament Committee recently announced new divisions for the 2010 Cal South State Cup. Play in the State Cup will now be broken up into a Governors Division and a Presidents Division.Here's how registration for these divisions breaks up:

GOVERNORS DIVISION
Open to all teams playing in a Cal South Sanctioned League in the Bronze division or equal or lower in the U9 through U17 age groups

PRESIDENTS DIVISION
1. In the Under 9, 10, 11, 18 and 19 age groups, the Presidents Division is open to all teams playing in a Cal South Sanctioned League in all play levels.
2. In the Under 12 through Under 17 ages, the Presidents Division is open to all teams playing in a Cal South Sanctioned League in Silver Elite or equal, or lower.

The Champions in the U13 through U17 age groups of the Presidents Division will represent Cal South in the 2010 US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Cup Regionals. Cal South teams U14 through U17 who win the Region IV Presidents Cup will represent Cal South and Region IV in the 2010 US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup National Finals.

Gold and Premier teams or equal in the U12 through U17 age groups must play in the Cal South National Cup.

Registration for the 2010 State Cup and National Cup is now open. The entry fee for the Governors Division is $495 through the entry deadline. The entry fee for the Presidents Division is $495 through the Early Entry Deadline of September 30, 2009; $595 after Sept. 30. The entry fee for National Cup is $600 through Sept. 30; $725 after Sept. 30.

In response to numerous inquiries as to team eligibility due to team level status (Gold, Silver etc.) for Cal South National Cup and the two new divisions of State Cup, the Cal South State Tournaments Committee has put together a handy guide that refers to the playing levels of several prominent gaming circuits. The chart below should help clear matters up, and to further break down the process, three simple rules regarding Cup play levels have been provided:

Play Level Guide by Cal South Gaming Circuit

COAST SOCCER LEAGUE

PRESIDIO SOCCER LEAGUE

LA FUTBOL CIRCUIT

CENTRAL COAST SOCCER LEAGUE

BAKERSFIELD SOCCER LEAGUE

Age

Premier

Gold

Silver Elite

Silver

Bronze

Premier

AAA

AA-A Blue

AA-B Red

AA-C Green

Boys

Boys

Girls

Boys

Girls

U9

X

X

X

X

X

X

U10

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

U11

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

U12

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

U13

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

U14

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

U15

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

U16

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

U17

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

U18

X

X

X

X

U19

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

CHART LEGEND
National Cup (Continues to US Youth Soccer Region IV & National play)		Must play National Cup.
State Cup - Presidents Cup Division (Continues to US Youth Soccer Region IV & National play)		Must play at least Presidents Cup. Can play National Cup.
State Cup - Governors Cup Division (Completes play in Southern California)		May play Governors Cup, Presidents Cup or National Cup.

1.All Teams may always "Play Up".
Bronze / AA-B / AA-C / Red and Green teams can enter National Cup or Presidents Cup if they desire the increased competition.
Silver Elite / AAA / Silver / AA-A and Blue teams can enter National Cup if they desire the increased competition.

2. Teams may not "Play Down".
Only Bronze Teams can play Governors Cup.
Silver Elite / AAA / Silver / AA-A / Blue and U11 Gold teams must play at least Presidents Cup and cannot play Governors Cup.
Premier or Gold (except U11 Gold) teams must play National Cup and cannot play Presidents Cup or Governors Cup.

3. LA Futbol Circuit, Central Coast Soccer League, Bakersfield Soccer League, Signature Leagues and other leagues.
Teams may select the level of competition at which they are competitive.
The State Cup Committee will review and may adjust the play levels teams select in November based on actual league results.

For more information on the Cal South State Cup and National Cup competitions, please visit http://www.calsouth.com/en/state-tournaments/.

CAL SOUTH SRA GEORGE NOUJAIM ANNOUNCES NEW STATE REFEREE COMMITTEE SELECTIONS

CAL SOUTH PRESS RELEASE - Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Contact: George Noujaim
gnoujaim@calsouth.com
951.505.8348

CAL SOUTH SRA GEORGE NOUJAIM ANNOUNCES NEW STATE REFEREE COMMITTEE SELECTIONS

State Director of Instruction - Nasser Sarfaraz
State Director of Assessment - Arturo Angeles
State Director of Assignors - Dan Goldmann
State Youth Mentor Program - Toros Kibritjian
State Referee Committee Secretary - Dan Sobieski

FULLERTON, CA (Wednesday, September 2, 2009) - Cal South State Referee Administrator George Noujaim announced today his selections for the new Cal South State Referee Committee, who will combine to administer and nurture the various levels of the Cal South Referee Program, as well as serving the entire Southern California referee membership.

Those newly named to State Referee Committee (SRC) positions are State Director of Assessment Arturo Angeles, State Director of Instruction Nasser Sarfaraz, State Director of Assignors Dan Goldmann, State Referee Committee Secretary Dan Sobieski, and Toros Kibritjian as the Director of Cal South's State Youth Mentor Program. The now completed State Referee Committee also includes current sitting State Youth Referee Administrator Larry Yee.

"It was important for us to assemble a team which would not only allow us to expand the reach of our programs, but to also maintain the highest level of service to our members," said Noujaim. "Judging from their extensive credentials and combined experience across the soccer spectrum, the new Cal South State Referee Committee will prove itself to be the benchmark for excellence in referee development."

"Speaking for the Cal South Board of Directors, we are very pleased with George's selections for the State Referee Committee," said Cal South President Gregg Falk. "The choice of Arturo, Nasser and the rest point to the great leap forward Cal South is seeking to make in developing its referee program into the future. We wish them the greatest success in their efforts."

New State Director of Assessment Arturo Angeles comes to the Cal South State Referee Committee with a wealth of officiating experience at nearly every level of the soccer world. This includes refereeing for the MLS (1995-1998), the 1994 World Cup, the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the U.S. Cup and the U.S. Armed Forces World Cup through the 1990s, the U19 World Cup and the Maccabean Games in Israel in 1989, the NASL (North American Soccer League, 1980-1984), and at numerous US Youth Soccer tournaments (1975-1998).

New State Director of Instruction Nasser Sarfaraz has served as a National-level assessor, instructor and referee inspector for US Soccer, with whom he also holds an "A" level coaching license. Dan Goldmann, the new State Director of Assignors, has been a soccer referee assignor for the past 25 years. He was a USSF National Soccer Referee for nine years, and actively refereed in the ASL, the NASL, and the MISL (Major Indoor soccer League).

Toros Kibritjian, the new Director of the State Youth Mentor Program, served on the FIFA Referee Panel from 1968 through 1983, and officiated in 49 full international and CONCACAF championship games throughout his career. He has also served as a USSF National Assessor and lecturer, a state referee instructor, and as an NISOA National Assessor. New SRC Secretary Dan Sobieski is a USSF State Emeritus Referee who has also served on the national level with NISOA and AYSO, as well as a high school referee.

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About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is a 501c(3) California public benefit corporation and is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 230 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 160,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information about Cal South, visit www.calsouth.com.

1029 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831 // Phone 714.778.2972 // Fax 714.441.0715

CAL SOUTH SELECTS GEORGE NOUJAIM AS THE NEW STATE REFEREE ADMINISTRATOR (SRA)

For Immediate Release
August 21, 2009

Contact: Bill Lewis
(714) 451-1535
blewis@calsouth.com

CAL SOUTH SELECTS GEORGE NOUJAIM AS THE NEW STATE REFEREE ADMINISTRATOR (SRA)
The SRA position promotes & carries out all USSF National and Cal South Referee Development programs for all affiliated soccer in Southern California

Fullerton, CA (August 21, 2009) - Cal South (the California State Soccer Association - South) officially announced today the naming of George Noujaim as their new State Referee Administrator (SRA).

Cal South was named an official "joint" Youth and Adult State Association back in March by the U.S. Soccer Federation, and along with this comes the responsibility of having all of the State Referee Committee activities falling under the Cal South umbrella, which includes the facilitation of all US Soccer Referee certifications and national referee development programs.

"We were thrilled with the quality of candidates that applied for the position," said Cal South President Gregg Falk. "George has a well thought-out vision and possesses the perfect blend of referee credentials, leadership and a professional background that will serve him well in guiding and growing the Cal South Referee Programs going forward."

Cal South has long been the progressive leader in referee development on the youth side with its Referee Mentor program; R9 USSF Referee courses; youth referee camps and the high-level referee assignments and assessments that occur throughout the State and National Cup competitions. Noujaim has not only been tasked with continuing and growing Cal South's success in these areas, but also will look to implement new programs and work cooperatively with the referee and soccer community throughout all of Southern California.

"I am honored to serve the board and the referees in Cal South," said Noujaim. "I will bring common sense, integrity, and loyalty to the game. I am gratified to be joining Cal South in order to help shape the destiny of the referee community, so they may excel on and off the field of play for years to come."

Noujaim arrives at his new Cal South post with an impressive list of credentials, which led to his induction into the NISOA (National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association) National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2001. Starting out as a player for Chico State University, where he was a member of the NCAA Division II Championship Team in 1971, Noujaim went on to a prominent National USSF-ranked refereeing career which includes over 25 full international game assignments before being named to a FIFA Panel in 1992, when he was assigned to officiate in the World Cup preliminary games in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico, as well as several assignments at the CONCACAF Championships.

Noujaim was also selected as a referee for ten consecutive years at the local, regional and national NCAA Divisions I, II and III Men's and Women's Collegiate Final Four. He officiated six times at the National Finals of the NAIA Men/Women Division, and four times at the World Collegiate Championships held in New Mexico. He is currently certified as holding National Assessor status with the USSF and NISOA; as a State USSF Instructor; and as an NISOA National Clinician. Noujaim is also a member of the NSCAA, appearing frequently at their conventions as a guest speaker.

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About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is a 501c(3) California public benefit corporation and is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 230 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 160,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information about Cal South, visit www.calsouth.com.

1029 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831 // Phone 714.778.2972 // Fax 714.441.0715

USA BID COMMITTEE RECEIVES $100,000 DONATION FROM CAL SOUTH TO SUPPORT U.S. BID FOR FIFA WORLD CUP™ IN 2018 OR 2022

From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center:

USA BID COMMITTEE RECEIVES $100,000 DONATION FROM CAL SOUTH
TO SUPPORT U.S. BID FOR FIFA WORLD CUP™ IN 2018 OR 2022

USA Bid Committee Launches Online Fundraising Campaign at goUSAbid.com

NEW YORK (August 18, 2009) - The USA Bid Committee today announced a donation commitment of $100,000 from Cal South, the state soccer association for both youth and adult soccer in Southern California, toward the effort to bring the FIFA World Cup™ to the United States in 2018 or 2022. The donation from Cal South is the largest received by the USA Bid Committee to date and is an example of the type of grassroots support that will be used to fund the bid efforts going forward.

"We want to thank Cal South for affirming their early support of the USA Bid," said Sunil Gulati, the Chairman of the USA Bid Committee and President of U.S. Soccer. "Our bid is an investment, in every sense of the word, to pave the road for the next decade of the development of soccer in the United States. Cal South's support further exemplifies the leadership role that this organization has taken in all areas of promoting and developing the sport in the United States."

Cal South is an industry leader in soccer both on and off the field. Cal South teams have captured 28 youth soccer national championships this decade. The high level of play throughout their leagues has produced more than 30 percent of U.S. Men's and Women's National Team members. Cal South's State and National Cup are the two largest and most prestigious youth soccer tournaments in Southern California featuring more than 2,000 teams. Off the field, Cal South is engaged in several urban outreach initiatives throughout Los Angeles and runs the annual Soccer Nation Expo, the largest free soccer family expo in the United States, held each year at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

"We believe that this is an investment in the future of soccer in Southern California and the United States that can be best achieved by bringing the excitement, worldwide attention, and pride that comes with hosting the games," said Gregg Falk, President of Cal South.

The donation commitment by Cal South is the largest received by the USA Bid Committee to date after last week's launch of goUSAbid.com. The Web site was designed to serve as the nerve center for fundraising and all USA Bid Committee initiatives and communication leading up to FIFA's announcement in December 2010 of the host countries for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup.

"We want to thank Cal South for their initiative to support the USA Bid with their donation," said David Downs, the Executive Director of the USA Bid Committee. "Donations such as these will allow us the resources to successfully compete for the privilege of hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022 without having to tap into the funds that have been set aside to support the other aspects of the growth of soccer in the U.S."

"The opportunity to host another World Cup and the inherent boost the game would receive at all levels made this an easy decision for us," said John Weinerth, Chief Executive Officer of Cal South. "Our job is to grow the game at the grassroots level, and the potential to host the world's biggest event in Southern California again is well supported by our 180,000 players, coaches, referees and administrators."

ABOUT THE USA BID COMMITTEE INC.:
The USA Bid Committee is a non-profit organization created to prepare a successful application to host the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018 or 2022 on behalf of the United States Soccer Federation. The Bid Committee will submit its comprehensive bid to FIFA by May 2010, with FIFA's 24 member Executive Committee making a decision in December 2010. Members of the USA Bid Committee in alphabetical order include Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy owner Philip Anschutz, former Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman (Asia) Carlos Cordeiro, U.S. Men's National Team player Landon Donovan, Executive Director David Downs, U.S. Soccer CEO and General Secretary Dan Flynn, U.S. Soccer Foundation President Ed Foster-Simeon, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, U.S. Soccer President and USA Bid Committee Chairman Sunil Gulati, U.S. Women's National Team former player Mia Hamm, former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger, New England Revolution and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, University of Miami President Donna Shalala and Univision CEO Joe Uva. For more information on the USA Bid, visit www.goUSAbid.com.

ABOUT CAL SOUTH:
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is a 501c(3) California public benefit corporation and is an official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 230 member leagues and clubs comprising a membership of more than 180,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information about Cal South, visit www.calsouth.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Neil Buethe, U.S. Soccer, 312/528-1270, nbuethe@ussoccer.org
Jurgen Mainka, USA Bid Committee, 212/450-1403,jmainka@usabidcommittee.org
Jim Woodcock, Fleishman-Hillard, 314/982-7778, jim.woodcock@fleishman.com

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CAL SOUTH APPROVES 6 MORE NEW ADULT LEAGUES

Coast Soccer League, Universal Soccer League, Adult Soccer League of Simi Valley, Elsinore Women's Soccer League, Tri Counties Soccer Leagues & Anahuak Family Soccer League Come On Board

June 25, 2009 (Fullerton, CA) - The Cal South Board of Directors has approved six more new leagues for the 2009-2010 seasonal year. The six new approved leagues include the Coast Soccer League, Anahuak Family Soccer League, Universal Soccer League, Elsinore Women's Soccer League, Tri Counties Soccer League and the Adult Soccer League of Simi Valley.

As a reminder to interested leagues, the deadline for all Cal South Adult League Applications is coming up fast on August 1, 2009. The next Cal South Board Meeting where adult league applications will be considered for approval is on July 11, 2009 at the Cal South Corporate Office. Questions and requests for additional information on adult league sanctioning should be directed to Luis Salcedo at 714.451.1507 or lsalcedo@calsouth.com.

IMPORTANT CAL SOUTH ADULT SOCCER DATES:

July 11, 2009 - Cal South Board Meeting // Cal South Corporate Office
August 1, 2009 - Adult League Application Deadline
February 1, 2010 - Adult State Cup Team Application Deadline
Febuary 14, 2010 - Annual General Membership Meeting at Soccer Nation Expo 2010


ADULT LEAGUE MEMBER BENEFITS & SERVICES: Adult League Member Benefits PDF

ADULT LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP: Adult League Application PDF

LOOKING FOR AN ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE IN CAL SOUTH? Find A League: Adult Soccer Leagues


If you are interested in joining Cal South, please contact:

Luis Salcedo
Cal South Director of Competition & Membership
714.451.1507 // lsalcedo@calsouth.com

FINAL TWO NATIONAL CUP CHAMPIONS DECIDED OVER WEEKEND

Eagles Girls & VC Fusion DMS 11 Boys Grab U19 Titles
Championship Teams Prepare for U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regionals in Lancaster, CA - June 15-21

June 9, 2009 (Chino, CA) - Cal South's final two participants in the upcoming U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regionals were decided this weekend as the U19 girls of the Eagles Soccer Club and the U19 VC Fusion DMS 11 boys captured Cal South National Cup titles on the fields of the Ayala Park Community Soccer Complex in Chino. Both championship teams automatically advance to the 2009 Far West Regionals from June 15-21 in Lancaster, CA, the next stop on the way to the crown jewel of youth soccer, the 2009 U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Lancaster, Massachusetts from July 20-26.

After their U16 and U18 teams ended their National Cup runs as finalists, the Eagles SC had one more chance at a title this year on Saturday, June 6 against the Wolfpack SC. Far more importantly, this Eagles team was not only looking for their third straight National Cup title and fourth in six years, but also for the chance to reach the National Championships, where they previously won a pair of titles, as U14s in 2004 and as U17s in 2007. The Eagles made good on their chance, defeating the Wolfpack in a tight game, 2-1, to advance to the Regionals and possibly continue their string.

On Sunday, June 7, VC Fusion's DMS 11 boys, following a trio of 4-0 shutout victories on their way to the Finals, again equaled that number of goals in the championship, though they gave up their first goal in National Cup play against the Celtic FC, with a 4-1 result.

Cal South now has 35 teams -- 16 National Cup champions and 19 Wild Card entries -- taking part in the Far West Regionals, hosted this year by Cal South. To see all of the National Cup results, please click here. For a complete schedule of games and list of participating teams, please go to the Region IV website.

Boys Division		2009	Girls Division
Champion	Finalist		Champion	Finalist
Legends FC West Coast FC West Coast FC Aztecs FC Premier West Coast FC United FC Black Atlante S.D VC Fusion DMS 11	SD Surf White Legends FC ISC Strikers Arsenal FC South Bay Force Blue FC San Diego Gold Brasil FC Celtic FC	«- U12 -» «- U13 -» «- U14 -» «- U15 -» «- U16 -» «- U17 -» «- U18 -» «- U19 -»	Arsenal FC West Coast FC The X-Treme Breakaway CZ Elite Soccer Slammers FC Real So Cal Blue Slammers FC Eagles SC	Legends FC South Bay Force Black So Cal Blues SD Surf White Eagles SC So Cal Blues Eagles SC Wolfpack SC

SCMAF & CAL SOUTH SOCCER ENTER INTO EXCLUSIVE 10-YEAR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

For Immediate Release
June 4, 2009

Contact: Luis Salcedo		Contact: Tim Ittner
(714) 714-4507		(626) 448-0853
lsalcedo@calsouth.com		timittner@scmaf.org

SCMAF and Cal South Soccer Enter Into Exclusive 10-Year Partnership Agreement
Agreement Geared towards Professionalizing and Growing Adult Soccer Programs through Municipalities across Southern California

Fullerton , CA - June 4, 2009 - The Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) and the California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) announced today that they have entered into a 10-year exclusive agreement aimed at growing, incorporating and improving adult soccer programs throughout Southern California.

"The mission for SCMAF, as a membership based organization, is to create healthier communities through sports and physical activities, so connecting our member agencies with Cal South and the structuring of adult soccer programs as part of this agreement is a perfect fit," states Tim Ittner, Executive Director for SCMAF. "City agencies see great potential for adult soccer programs, but they also want to better understand the benefits and best options for their agency moving forward. We are confident that this partnership will help them every step of the way."

Cal South President Gregg Falk welcomed the news as well. "Cal South is extremely excited about working with SCMAF and the over five hundred cities and agencies they serve. This agreement is a cooperative win-win for SCMAF, Cal South and every municipal recreational agency in Southern California that is looking to provide quality soccer programs to their residents."

The agreement looks to strengthen cooperation between agencies and existing adult soccer programs and will additionally focus on increasing the options for adult soccer players by working with municipal agencies directly in the formation and incorporation of more recreational-based adult coed leagues, women's leagues, beach soccer and other small-sided formats.

The adult league application period opened on May 1, 2009 and will close on August 1, 2009. Questions and requests for additional information on adult league sanctioning should be directed to Luis Salcedo at 714.451.1507 or lsalcedo@calsouth.com.

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About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is a 501c(3) California public benefit corporation and is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 230 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 160,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information about Cal South, visit www.calsouth.com.

About SCMAF:
The Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF) is a non-profit, California Corporation founded in 1949 with the mission of creating healthier communities through sports and physical activities. Over 500,000 youth and adults participate in SCMAF programs annually. Over 1,100 members in seven different membership categories compose the professional memberships of SCMAF. The organization encompasses 10 Southern California Counties from over 500 cities and agencies serving a general population of over 15 million people. For more information about the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation, visit www.SCMAF.org.

1029 S. Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831 Phone 714.778.2972 Fax 714.441.0715

CAL SOUTH DONATES $157,500 TO ITS REGIONALS-BOUND TEAMS

35 FAR WEST REGIONAL TEAMS RECEIVE $2500 EACH TO HELP BRING CHAMPIONSHIP DREAMS TO LIFE
14 PRESIDENTS TOURNAMENT REGION IV TEAMS RECEIVE $5000 EACH
LIVE SCORING UPDATES ON REGIONIV.COM

June 3, 2009 (Fullerton, CA) - In order to provide what is considered the ultimate in "member benefits" to its leagues and clubs, Cal South has maintained a tradition of donating funds to its teams going to the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships. This year being no different, Cal South has provided $87,500 to its 35 teams - $2500 per team - taking part in the 2009 Far West Regionals, being hosted this year in Lancaster, CA from June 15-21, 2009. Another $70,000 - $5,000 per team - has been donated by Cal South to their ten U13-U17 State Cup champions and four wild card teams taking part in the inaugural Region IV US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup, which takes place in Tri-Cities, WA from June 11-14, 2009.

These donations are made annually in order to ease the burden of traveling expenses for these teams as they battle for a spot in their respective championships. The U14-U19 Far West Regional winners will head to the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Lancaster, MA in July, and the Region IV Presidents Cup winners on their way to the 2009 US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup National Championships in Raleigh, NC, also in July. In addition to the individual subsidies to these teams, Cal South also paid close to another $25,000 in team entry fees for their participation in both of these tournaments.

"I am doubly excited that Cal South can help out our players in reaching both of these Regional tournaments," said Cal South President Gregory Falk. "These donations are made possible, in part, via our incredible State Cup and National Cup competitions. Cal South has always strived to be the best youth sports organization in the world. On behalf of the entire Cal South board of directors, I wish for all our players to do well and enjoy their experiences at both tournaments."

Sixteen of Cal South's Far West Regional participants are the winning teams in each age and gender division at the 2009 Cal South National Cup, the traditional means of reaching the Far West Regionals. Nineteen other wild card teams have been selected this year, some as winners in the 2009 spring season of the Far West Regional League, some earned theirs spots as champions in the Far West Regional fall 2008 season, while the remainder were chosen through the Region IV draw process.

Live scoring updates will appear on the Region IV website for both of these events. For a full list of schedules and scores for every team at the Regionals, please click here to go directly to the Region IV website.

CAL SOUTH STATE CUP CROWNS U14-U17 CHAMPIONS

All 8 Champs Move On to Presidents Tournament Regionals in Washington in June

(San Bernardino, CA) – The 31st edition of the Cal South State Cup competition closed with a flourish this weekend as eight teams in the U14 through U17 age brackets took home championship trophies. Semi-final and final matches for the last of the 2009 Cal South State Cup Olders brackets were held on Saturday, April 25 at San Bernardino’s Blast Soccer Complex. All eight championship teams will now travel to the state of Washington in June to take part in the US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Tournament.

The Santa Barbara Soccer Club made the biggest single club impact through the weekend, as two of their boys’ teams captured State Cup titles. Santa Barbara SC’s BU14 White team found themselves knotted at 2-2 with the Los Alamitos Titans after both overtimes, and then locked up the title on penalty kicks, outshooting the Titans, 5-4. The boys of the Santa Barbara SC BU15 White also moved into overtime against the UIFC South Gate team, but then two extra Santa Barbara goals in the late frames left them on top, 3-1. The Bakersfield Brigade B92s slipped past the Legends FC Black team 2-1 for the Boys Under-16 title, while the BU17 crown was awarded to ConquistAmerica, who outlasted the Crusaders Soccer Club SD White squad by the same 2-1 score.

On the girls’ side, another of the day’s overtime finals matches was held between the U14 contenders, which ended with America United Blue on top of Real So Cal Black, 2-1. The GU15 So Cal Rush G93 Nike team had a smoother time on their way to a State Cup crown, more than doubling the goals of the PVSC Exiles Black team, 5-2. The Valley United girls in the U16 bracket topped Matrix Soccer Club Black by the score of 2-1, which also proved to be the scoring outcome of the Girls Under-17 final match as well, with Real Madrid Futbol Club edging out California Futbol Club to solidify their trip to the Presidents Tournament.

Around 1400 teams take part annually in the Cal South State Cup for the honor of being crowned as State Cup champion. State Cup champions in the U13-U17 brackets will move forward to represent Cal South at the inaugural US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Tournament in Tri-Cities, Washington from June 11-14, 2009, where they will face teams gathered from the 13 other western states that make up US Youth Soccer’s Region IV. Champions at the regional level would then move on to the US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament National Championships, scheduled to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina from July 16-19, 2009.

Team photos of all Cal South State Cup champions and finalists can be accessed here.
For more information on the Cal South State Cup competition, please click here.

2009 Cal South State Cup Olders Champions U14-U17

BU14 Santa Barbara SC White
GU14 America United - Blue
BU15 Santa Barbara SC White
GU15 So Cal Rush G93 Nike
BU16 Bakersfield Brigade B92
GU16 Valley United
BU17 ConquistAmerica B91
GU17 Real Madrid FC G91

US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament Regional Championships
Tri-Cities, Washington, June 11-14, 2009

US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament National Championships
Raleigh, North Carolina, July 16-19, 2009

CAL SOUTH STATE CUP CROWNS U18, U19 CHAMPIONS

Competition Continues in U13-U17 Brackets This Weekend

April 21, 2009 (San Bernardino, CA) – Four talented teams in the Under-18 and Under-19 age brackets left the fields of San Bernardino this weekend with some very impressive hardware in their hands: a 2009 Cal South State Cup championship trophy. Semi-final and final matches for the two oldest of the seven State Cup Olders brackets were held on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19 at San Bernardino's Blast Soccer Complex.

Monarcas USA, a team registered through Coast Soccer League, won the Boys U18 crown by shutting out Fram CQ 2-0, after decisively winning all four of their games leading to the final. So it went, too, for Corona United as they sought to capture the Boys U19 title, taking a string of solid victories to the final, which proved a bit closer as they walked away with a narrow 1-o shutout over UIFC Tapatio, also of Coast.

On the girls’ side of the blazing State Cup competition, the U18 Poway Vaqueros coached by Brendan Kelly took the Carlsbad Lightning Red team into overtime, where the Vaqueros prevailed, 2-1. When the Westside Breakers White shut out the Del Mar/Carmel Valley Sharks White 1-0 to nab the GU19 State Cup title, it was their third consecutive match with that same score, as well as their fifth shutout in six games during the tournament.

Now deep into its 31st year, around 1400 teams annually take part in the Cal South State Cup for the honor of being crowned as State Cup champion. State Cup champions in the U13-U17 brackets will move forward to represent Cal South at the inaugural US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Tournament in Tri-Cities, Washington from June 11-14, 2009, where they will face teams from the 13 other western states that make up US Youth Soccer’s Region IV. Champions at the regional level would then move on to the US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament National Championships, scheduled to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina from July 16-19, 2009.

Team photos of the Cal South State Cup champions and finalists can be accessed here.

For more information on the Cal South State Cup competition, please click here.

2009 Cal South State Cup Olders Champions

BU18 Monarcas USA
GU18 Vaqueros - Kelly
BU19 Corona United
GU19 Westside Breakers White

US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament Regional Championships
Tri-Cities, Washington, June 11-14, 2009

US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament National Championships
Raleigh, North Carolina, July 16-19, 2009

FREE NCSA COLLEGE RECRUITING SEMINARS AT STATE CUP NEXT WEEKEND

Cal South Partners Helps Parents & Players Negotiate Some Often Tricky Waters

In an effort to provide our players with the most comprehensive soccer experience in the country, Cal South will be offering FREE world-class college recruiting seminars at the Cal South State Cup Round of 16 at the Kern County Soccer Park in Bakersfield, CA next weekend on Saturday, April 18th.

The National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA), the Official Scouting Organization and Provider of Recruiting Education for Cal South, will present multiple “College Recruiting Simplified” seminars, taking place at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. The seminars will be presented by Jeff Schlicht, a former Student-Athlete of the Year at Eastern Michigan University and Player of the Year and captain at Western Michigan University, and an expert on negotiating the often tricky waters of college recruiting. Each “College Recruiting Simplified” seminar will explain the five things every student-athlete needs to know and the five things every student-athlete must do to get recruited.

Each seminar lasts about 45 minutes, and all seminars, as a Member Benefit to Cal South Members, are absolutely free to anyone interested in attending. There is no RSVP required. Just show up at the designated Cal South tent and soak up the college recruiting knowledge! We’ll see you there!

For more information on the National Collegiate Scouting Association, please click here.

Directions to Kern County Soccer Park:

Address: 9400 Alfred Harrell Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93306-9621

View Map: Google Map

Web Site: http://kernsoccer.com/index.html

From the South - Take Highway #5, North, through the Grapevine to SR99 North to Bakersfield. Exit Rosedale Highway/SR178 East (Locals call it the Cross-town Freeway or 24th Street). 178 is a surface street for 2 miles. then merges with the off-ramp for the 178 for Lake Isabella. Continue east for about 11 miles. Turn left on Alfred Harrell Hwy (signal light) and proceed 2.2 miles to the Soccer Park on the right side of the road. (Go past the four-way stop and fire department).

From the North - Take SR99 South exit SR178 East (Locals call it the Cross-town Freeway or 24th Street ). Continue east for about nine miles. Turn left on Alfred Harrell Hwy (signal light) and proceed 2.2 miles to the Soccer Park on the right side of the road. (Go past the four-way stop and fire department).

From the East - Take I-58 West exit Comanche Drive and travel North about 5 miles to SR178. At the signal continue straight through as it becomes Alfred Harrell Hwy and proceed 2.2 miles to the Soccer Park on the right side of the road. (Go past the four-way stop and fire department).

From the West - Travel East on SR166 or SR46 to SR99 then follow appropriate North/South directions above.

Kern County Soccer Park Rules: No Smoking Near Fields - No Pets - No Solicitation - Parking fee is $5.00 per day and $25.00 per day for all trailers, motorhomes or boats. No overnight parking.

CAL SOUTH WINS APPROVAL AS STATE ADULT ASSOCIATION

US Soccer Gives Unanimous Approval At March 14th AGM

Cal South Soccer recently announced confirmation that it has become the adult state soccer association for Southern California. The U.S. Soccer Federation National Council formally admitted Cal South at its March 14 meeting. The net effect is that Cal South is now a joint state soccer association, responsible for administering both youth and adult programs.

Cal South President Gregg Falk welcomed the news. “Cal South is extremely excited about working with all of the existing adult leagues and programs towards growing the game in Southern California. We look forward to building on the great tradition of adult soccer that has been established in Southern California over the last forty plus years and working together toward building the best soccer association in the world.”

The council vote was unanimous.

“U.S. Soccer is very pleased to name Cal South as the official adult soccer association for Southern California,” said U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati. “We are confident that the future of adult soccer under their leadership will be very strong. We will look for ways to support Cal South’s efforts going forward.”

Cal South has been the state youth soccer association for more than 30 years and has overseen the strong growth of the youth game. It currently governs more 230 clubs and leagues, 10,300 teams and 127,000 players. The Cal South staff will apply its professional management as the joint adult and youth association to continue to expand and improve the opportunities for players of all ages to enjoy the beautiful game. Sanctioning for Cal South adult fall leagues will begin later this spring.

The adult league application period will open on May 1, 2009 and close on August 1, 2009. Questions and requests for additional information on adult league sanctioning should be directed to Luis Salcedo at 714.451.1507 or lsalcedo@calsouth.com.

About Cal South
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is a 501c(3) California public benefit corporation and is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 230 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 160,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information about Cal South, visit www.calsouth.com.

CAL SOUTH CAPTURES TWO 2009 US YOUTH SOCCER ODP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Cal South Has Won 40% of All ODP National Championship Titles

1992 Girls Champion – North Texas
1992 Boys Champion – Indiana
1993 Girls Champion –Cal South
1993 Boys Champion – Cal South

As reported on USYouthSoccer.org:

The 2009 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Champions were crowned on Sunday at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. These state-level US Youth Soccer ODP 1992 and 1993 Boys and Girls teams, Under-16 and Under-15, earned their way to the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships by winning their respective regional championships.

Cal South captured both the 1993 Girls and 1993 Boys championship trophies, giving Cal South its 15th and 16th titles in the ODP National Championships since the first tournament was held in 2000. Cal South has now won 40% of the total title count (16 out of 40).

Brief recaps from the championship final and consolation matches are below:

1993 Girls
The Cal South 1993 Girls beat North Texas, 1:0. Kylie McCarthy gained control of the ball after the keeper cleared it and from outside the box, bent the ball into the far side of the goal in the 65th minute. McCarthy's goal was all Cal South needed to win the championship. For expanded coverage of this game, click here.

Virginia and Minnesota went up against each other in the consolation game and with two goals, Virginia won. Eleanore Zoepfl found the back of the net in the 13th minute and Katy Colas put Virginia up by two early in the second half (42:00).

1993 Boys
Oklahoma Boys 1993 put on a good show as the first team to represent their State Association in the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships. Cal South was up by two early in the second half after Eduardo Quezada scored in the 24th minute and Neil Ignacio put one away in the 46th minute. After two penalty kicks, both of which Jack Coleman finished, Oklahoma put the game into overtime. Cal South's team captain Juan Gutierrez scored in the 90th minute but with two 15 minute overtime halves, the game wasn't over. Oklahoma's Jack Coleman finished his hat trick in the 96th minute and tied the match again. In the 105th minute, Gutierrez came back to score the final goal for Cal South and claim the championship. The final score was 4:3, Cal South. For expanded coverage of this game, click here.

Indiana went 2:1 over Virginia this morning. Leading off the game, D.J. Schilinger scored Indiana's first goal in the 36th minute. Bringing the score to 2:0, Indiana's Josh Pigg helped solidify the lead with a goal of his own in the 54th minute. Four minutes later, Virginia's David Salazar scored in the 58th minute. Virginia wasn't able to finish again and Indiana won, 2:0.

1992 Girls
After Cal South's victory over North Texas in the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships last year, North Texas was ready to prove themselves and they did. Taylor Matthews started the match with a shot in the upper 90 only 5 minutes into the game. Julian Jeffrey put North Texas up by two with a goal in the 64th minute. Cal South's Jazmin Ponce finished one in the 81st minute putting her team within reach, but North Texas' Courtney Smith finished the game with a goal in the 88th to put North Texas on top this year, 3:1.

Maryland also started the scoring early when Alexandra Doll put one away in the 5th minute of today's consolation match against Kansas. Maryland's Janice Johnson found the back of the net 56th minute. Maryland won, 2:0.

1992 Boys
Indiana's Bryce Rockwell-Ashton earned his adidas Golden Boot award today scoring the lone goal of the championship match against Cal North in the 16th minute. It was his second goal of the tournament. This was the Indiana Boys 1992's second US Youth Soccer ODP Championship. They are the only returning champion to reclaim the title this year.

Eastern Pennsylvania and North Carolina tied in the consolation match today. They game went back and forth with the last three goals scored in less than 12 minutes. North Carolina's David Lane lead the scoring with a goal in the 19th minute. Eastern Pennsylvania regrouped in the second half and came out strong with Zachary Wolfe finding the back of the net in the 50th minute and Dalton Carroll scoring his second goal of the tournament in the 57th minute. Edward Mullin scored the final goal to tie the match for North Carolina in the 62nd minute. Eastern Pennsylvania and North Carolina tied for the bronze medal, 2:2.

US Youth Soccer ODP Championships Championship and Consolation Match Results March 22, 2009

1992 Girls
Championship
North Texas 3, Cal South 1
Goal scorers: North Texas – Taylor Matthews (5:00), Juliann Jeffrey (64:00), Courtney Smith (88:00)
Cal South – Jazmin Ponce (81:00)

Consolation
Maryland 2, Kansas 0
Goal scorers: Maryland – Alexandra Doll (5:00), Janice Johnson (56:00)

1992 Boys
Championship
Indiana 1, Cal North 0
Goal scorers: Indiana – Bryce Rockwell-Ashton (16:00)

Consolation
Eastern Pennsylvania 2, North Carolina 2
Goal Scorers: Eastern Pennsylvania – Zachary Wolfe (50:00), Dalton Carroll (57:00)
North Carolina – David Lane (19:00), Edward Mullin (62:00)

1993 Girls
Championship
Cal South 1, North Texas 0
Goal scorers: Cal South – Kylie McCarthy (65:00)

Consolation
Virginia 2, Minnesota 0
Goal scorers: Virginia – Eleanore Zoepfl (13:00), Katy Colas (42:00)

1993 Boys
Championship
Cal South 4, Oklahoma 3
Goal scorers: Cal South – Eduardo Quezada (24:00), Neil Ignacio (46:00), Juan Gutierrez (90:00) OT, (105:00) OT
Oklahoma – Jack Coleman (56:00) PK, (73:00) PK, (96:00) OT

Consolation
Indiana 2, Virginia 1
Goal scorers: Indiana – D.J. Schilinger (36:00), Josh Pigg (54:00)
Virginia – David Salazar (58:00)

2009 US Youth Soccer ODP Golden Glove and Golden Boot Winners
1992 Girls
Glove – Vittoria Arnold (N-TX)
Boot – Kelley Monogue (N-TX)

1992 Boys
Glove – Ian MacDougall (IN)
Boot – Bryce Rockwell-Ashton (IN)

1993 Girls
Glove – Abby Smith (NTX)
Boot – Jamia Field (Cal South)

1993 Boys
Glove – Will Whiddon (Cal South)
Boot – Juan Gutierrez (Cal South)

About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)
US Youth Soccer -The Game for ALL Kids!® is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3.2 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member state associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org.

About the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP)
US Youth Soccer ODP, established in 1977, is the original Olympic Development Program in the United States. Formed to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team could be selected for international competition, selected players are exposed to the nation's top coaches from collegiate institutions, U.S. Soccer and the professional leagues. Programs exist in each state and with competitions such as the US Youth Soccer ODP Championships, Interregional Training/Competition, Regional Camps and International play. US Youth Soccer ODP continues to lead the way in elite player identification and development. US Youth Soccer ODP is an approved program of the U.S. Soccer Federation.

CAL SOUTH NATIONAL CUP NAMES 4 YOUNGERS CHAMPS FOR 2009

WEST COAST FC TAKES 2 IN U13 BRACKET, LEGENDS & ARSENAL TAKE U12 TITLES

(Rancho Capistrano, CA) – Four teams in the U12 and U13 brackets were named as champions at the 2009 Cal South National Cup this weekend at the Rancho Capistrano Soccer Fields, as the National Cup concluded its Youngers brackets play. The Cal South National Cup is the first step on the ladder by which teams from Southern California may advance towards the crown jewel of youth soccer, the US Youth Soccer National Championships.

Two teams from the West Coast Futbol Club captured the titles in the Under-13 bracket. The West Coast FC U13 girls, after outscoring their opponents 19-1 in their previous five matches, found themselves locked up 1-all with the South Bay Force Black at the end of regulation and two overtimes with the South Bay Force Black girls. West Coast found themselves in possession of a championship trophy by sinking three penalty kicks while South Bay missed all opportunities to match them. On the U13 boys’ side, West Coast saw Legends FC score as many goals against them as had been scored in the entire tournament up to that point – two – but summoned up a trio of their own to grab their National Cup trophy.

Legends FC had a team in the U12 boys’ final as well, who prevailed 2-0 over the San Diego Surf White to secure their ticket to the Regionals. On the girls’ side, the U12 Arsenal FC had just gone through two scoreless matches in the two previous rounds where they outlasted their opponents on penalty kicks by a single PK each. In the final match against yet another team from Legends FC, a single goal was all they needed to wear the championship crown.

The opening round for the Olders brackets (U14-U18) of the 2009 Cal South National Cup gets underway on the weekend of April 18-19, while the U19 teams don’t begin play until May 23. Champions from each bracket in the Cal South National Cup, as well as teams chosen through Far West Regional League play and several wild card teams, will gather in Lancaster, CA from June 15-21 as Cal South gets their chance to play host to the US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships. Winners in the U14 to U19 brackets then move on to the US Youth Soccer National Championships from July 21-26 in Lancaster, MA.

Team photos of the Cal South National Cup Youngers champions and finalists can be accessed here.

For more information on the Far West Regionals, please go to http://www.regioniv.org. For more information on the National Championships, go to http://www.usyouthsoccer.org.

2009 Cal South National Cup Youngers Champions

BU12 Legends FC
GU12 Arsenal FC
BU13 West Coast FC
GU13 West Coast FC

YOUNGERS ROUND OF 2009 CAL SOUTH STATE CUP CROWNS 10 CHAMPIONS

WINNERS MOVE ON TO PRESIDENTS TOURNAMENT REGIONALS IN JUNE

(Lancaster, CA) – The Youngers brackets of the 2009 Cal South State Cup finished up the last two weekends of February with the crowning of 10 champions in the U9 through U13 age brackets. Play had been delayed off and on through February due to inclement weather, but totally concluded by March 1. In a showing of just how diverse the strength of play has grown throughout Southern California, teams from ten different clubs took home State Cup trophies in the Youngers round.

Now deep into its 31st year, around 1400 teams annually take part in the Cal South State Cup for the honor of being crowned as State Cup Champion. For the first time this year, Cal South State Cup champions will get the chance to directly move on to another level, as US Youth Soccer will be holding the inaugural Presidents Tournament Regional and National Championships later this year.

State Cup champions in the U13-U17 brackets will now move forward to represent Cal South at the US Youth Soccer Region IV Presidents Tournament in Tri-Cities, Washington from June 11-14, 2009, where they will face teams from the 13 other western states that make up US Youth Soccer’s Region IV. Champions at the regional level would then move on to the US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament National Championships, scheduled to be held in Raleigh, North Carolina from July 16-19, 2009.

Team photos of the Cal South State Cup Youngers champions and finalists can be accessed here.

For more information on the Cal South State Cup competition, please click here.

2009 Cal South State Cup Youngers Champions

BU09 FC Barcelona
GU09 Carlsbad Lightning
BU10 Pateadores White
GU10 San Diego Surf White
BU11 South Bay Force Black
GU11 Arsenal FC
BU12 Santa Monica United
GU12 Temecula Valley SA Hawks Black
BU13 Laguna Niguel SC Blue
GU13 Los Angeles FC

US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament Regional Championships
Tri-Cities, Washington, June 11-14, 2009

US Youth Soccer Presidents Tournament National Championships
Raleigh, North Carolina, July 16-19, 2009