Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at A3.  Let's make 2013 another great year. 

 

Please vote for one of our players as he competes for the national championship.

Please vote for one of our own (Chris Kester) as he competes for the Sheuneenio Tennis Ball National Championship.  The challenge is to see how many juggles they can do with the tennis ball.  He's a finalist and needs your support.  Please go to the www.gotsoccer.com website and vote for him before the end of the year.  You'll need to vote by "liking" it.

http://home.gotsoccer.com/news.aspx?NewsItemID=1039

Registration for 2013 Spring Season

Registration will open in January 2013.  Please keep checking this site/blog for more information.

Congratulations to our very own Russ Klaus

Congratulations to our very own Coach Russ.  He will be inducted into the Akron University Hall of Fame this upcoming February.  During his college career, Coach Russ was recognized as an All-Ohio Valley Conference performer and left the school as an All-American his senior year.  Coach Russ has been a great volunteer to our program for years and has worked tirelessly to make ours the best program in the area.  All of his friends and fellow volunteers are very proud of him for all his collegiate accomplishments and for what he continues to give back to the community.  Well done Coach Russ.

Christmas Spiritwear

Parents - don't forget your Christmas spiritwear orders. When ordering from Corporate Shirts Direct, you do not have the "minimum order" issue and you don't have to pay for the embroidery fee. The price you see on their site is what you pay. The company now has both the A3 club logo and A3 crest on file for anyone to order - you just tell them what you want. Their catalog of items includes polo shirts, hats, shorts, sweatshirts, totes, briefcases, ball caps, t-shirts, blankets, backpacks, and other accessories. Shipping will be through UPS and direct to your home - no middle man.

Another successful season for the Comets!

The Comets had a great Fall campaign with an overall record of 13-3-3.  The girls won the Heat Cup in August and had a fantastic 2-1 WAGS season victory at Montgomery Soccer Club.  Also, a special thanks to the U12 BBSL girls for working out with the Comets throughout the season; a great win-win for A3 Soccer! Great job by Coaches Marc Vincent and Derek Shields.

County Champions

Coach Bill Hajeski's U10G Division IV County Champs.  The adikicks compiled a great record of 9-0-1 with 17 goals in favor and 5 against.

U18B United

United U18 ended their BBSL fall season with a 6-2 record earning them second place in their division. Congratulations to the boys for a great season.

Happy Thanksgiving

A3 Soccer would like to wish you a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Pinkout Donation

Thank you to everyone who gave a donation for our club's Breast Cancer Awareness day.  Today we delivered a $250 check to the American Cancer Society office here in Crofton.  Let's do it again next year!

A3 victorious in Mt. Road Tournament

A3's United (U18B) took first place at the Mountain Road Soccer Tournament this past weekend. The team went 4-0 scoring 17 goals while only allowing 2 goals against them.

A3's Reds (U15B) also won their bracket with a 3-0-1 record and 10 points. The boys were victorious despite having to play in the U16B bracket.

A3's United (U11B) were also victorious this past weekend by winning three and tying one match. The boys were able to score 14 goals and concede only 4.

Congratulations to all! Well deserved and well done!

A3 Celtic dominate U13 BBSL Division A

A3 Celtic finish at the top of the U13 BBSL Division A with a record of 8-1-0. Due to their head-to-head victory of the Bays, the Celtic win the championship. Well done!

Ponies go undefeated in WAGS.

With a season-closing 2-0 victory against Severna Park this past weekend, the U13G Ponies completed a rare undefeated WAGS season. The Ponies finished the season with a record of 8-0-1, scored 20 goals, and only conceded 3. The girls won their division and earned promotion to WAGS Division 2 in the upcoming spring season. Great job Ponies.

A3 Cannons dominant in U13 BBSL.

The U13B Cannons finished 7-1 to win the West side of BBSL U13B - Red Division. Excellent performance by the players and great job by Coaches Tom Price and Jason Parks.

A3 United earns promotion to NCSL Division 1

A³ United (U15B) earned promotion to NCSL’s prestigious Division 1 this upcoming Spring.  United won the Division 2 championship this Fall by compiling a 6-1-2 record.  More impressively, our boys were the only team to go the entire season without any cards being issued while the other nine teams averaged 10 cards throughout the season.  Great sportsmanship, skill, and dedication allowed the boys to achieve this elusive and impressive objective.  Lastly, it should be noted the boys did it while also playing soccer for the following schools:  South River, Archbishop Spalding, Arundel, Key School, Severn, Bowie, McDonogh, Howard, and DeMatha Catholic.

Crofton High School

Time to support the efforts to get a high school built right here in Crofton.  Visit the Build Crofton High School facebook page to start building momentum.

UPDATE: You can sign the on-line petition from our very own A³ website.  Look for it on the right side of the page under the Coerver logo. 

Vikings

A3 Vikings had a great season. Allowing only 8 goals in 8 games in NCSL Div 3. They will stay in Div 3 for the Spring 2013. Vikings will play several high level tournaments over the fall/spring and look forward to a successful spring. Great work by the players, Coach Jim and Coach Jesper.

Pretty in Pink!

Our A3 Ponies went down to Raleigh this past weekend to compete in one of the East Coast's premier tournaments - CASL Girls Shootout.  The Ponies won 1-0 Saturday morning versus Cape Fear Soccer Club Wave - the 5th ranked U13G team in North Carolina.  They followed it up with a 2-0 win versus Lexington Football Club - the top ranked team in Kentucky.  On Sunday, they defeated Triangle Futbol Club Sol 2-1 and secured a spot in the final.  In the championship game, the Ponies faced a tough Charlotte Soccer Academy team which ended 1-1 in regulation.  The game came down to penalty kicks where the Ponies prevailed 4-2.  Well done Ponies.

A3 Spiritwear items for Christmas

If you're looking for some great spiritwear items for the Christmas season, go to this link to see the catalog.  They have polo shirts, tees, fleece jackets, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, etc.  They also have youth and adult sizes and all packages come directly to your house.  You do not have to pay embroidery fees.  You do not have to order a "minimum" number of items.

World Cup and Champions League games are on

Fields still closed today.

DC United update

Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, MLS has requested D.C. United to alternate home dates with New York Red Bulls in their upcoming Eastern Conference semifinal series. United will now host at RFK Stadium the first leg on Saturday, November 3rd at 8PM. Youth group field level activities, such as Flag Carriers & High Five Tunnel are still available!

2012 MLS Cup Playoffs   Eastern Conference Semifinal, Leg 1

D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls   Saturday, November 3rd - 8:00 PM   RFK Stadium

Your youth team and family is eligible for our special Youth Soccer Night discount offer:

• Mezzanine - $50 (reg. $60)
• Midfield - $40 (reg. $50)
• Sideline - $30 (reg. $40)
• Endline - $25 (reg. $30)

Order Online - http://bit.ly/YS_Playoff_Game_One  Special Code: United

Order 15+ and select your seats, please contact Mikael Tigrett at 202.587.5469 or mtigrett@dcunited.com

For more information, please contact Mikael Tigrett at the contact information above.

Don't forget to check our forum

There are some lost/found items and also want ads.

Bell Branch closed

Due to the forecasted storm, Bell Branch will be closed for all A3 soccer-related activities from Monday October 29, 2012 through Friday November 3, 2012.

Fields are open.

As of 6:30 am, we had no rain. Cancellations will have to be made by the refs at gametime or a league-wide shutdown.

Weather for tomorrow 10/28/2012

Although it appears the weather will be a huge challenge tomorrow, we are hopeful of getting the early games  played.  Please keep up with the blog tomorrow morning for cancellations.

DC United and A3

On Saturday night D.C. United clinched it's first playoff spot in the last five years in dramatic fashion.  While their playoff date and opponent is not finalized, they are already selling playoff tickets. If this is something you're interested in no matter the date or time, then use the link below to get the group rate.

If you would like to wait until Saturday night after they play the Chicago Fire at 4pm on NBC Sports to see if you can attend, then hold on to this e-mail to save money and buy then.

Follow the playoff picture here: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2012/10/dc-uniteds-playoff-picture-0

Matchday        Group Rate
Mezzanine           $60           $50    
Midfield                $50           $40
Sideline                $40            $30
Endline                 $30           $25

http://bit.ly/YS_Playoff_Game_One
Promo Code: United
(*ORDERS OF 15 or MORE contact Mikael Tigrett directly to save money on the ticketmaster fee's)

New forum on the site

To make life easier on parents and players, we have placed a forum on the website that allows you to post a lost/found item or perhaps something you'd like to sell or buy.  You can access the forum from the main links portion of our website.

A3 Soccer Pinkout this weekend!

Our program would like to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a special way, as many of our family members and friends have been touched by this disease. In their honor, we would like to do this by asking you to donate $1 per player.  We would ask you to give the money to your coach this weekend so we can collect it and make a donation to this super-worthwhile cause. 

Parents, siblings, and coaches - let's wear pink this weekend - for a pinkout at Bell Branch!

Congratulations to A3 Alum

10/5/2012 - A3 alum Julian Dove (above in blue) netted the game winner as defending national champion DeMatha Catholic High School  (currently ranked 3rd nationally) defeated nationally ranked St. Anthony's from New York.  St. Anthony's was coming off a victory over the 2nd ranked team in the country but couldn't overcome DeMatha on this day.  Julian scored the goal in added time to win the game 1-0.  

Coerver is on tonight for World Cup and Champions League.

A3 activities at Bell Branch cancelled - Oct. 2nd.

Due to the inclement weather, we are cancelling all A3 activities at Bell Branch for today.

Coerver Goalkeeper Training

Coerver Goalkeeper training will take place on Tuesdays to the side of field C (by the woods).
6pm-7pm 9-11 year old keepers
7pm-8pm 12+ year old keepers

Fury A3 WAGS Girls U13 Supplemental Tryouts

The A³ Crofton Fury are holding supplemental tryouts seeking soccer players who were born on or after August 1, 1999 and are interested in playing at the competitive WAGS level. We currently play in WAGS Division 5, which is one of the lower divisions within WAGS. We practice three nights a week with professional coaching provided by Coerver and DC United. Additionally, we are preparing for some tournaments this fall. Coaches: Gus Pollak, head coach; John Sullivan, assistant coach, James Appel, team manager. For more information, please contact Coach Gus to schedule a supplemental tryout. Gus Pollak croftongsoccer@verizon.net 410-703-1087

Nice header

Spain's World Cup team

A3 Celtic out-dueled Baltimore Bays

Coach McCarthy's U13B Celtic team defeated the highly-rated and touted Baltimore Bays team.  Well done boys!

Bell Branch closed this evening 09/18/2012

Severe Storms, Wind and Heavy Rain in the East

Due to the severe weather advisory for this evening, we will be closing Bell Branch for all soccer-related events.

Collegiate game winner!

Great start to collegiate career by one of our own as Maggie Quinn scores a game winner for McDaniel College. Well done and good luck Maggie.


Read all about the game.

Friday Night Soccer and images from the weekend

FYI - Please note that Friday Night AAYSA Soccer has been moved from Bell Branch to Crofton Park.

Bell Branch update

Please check the new Bell Branch layout. It was modified quite a bit so please get to know where you're supposed to be for games & practices.

Cosmos victory!

Congratulations to the U13 A3 Cosmos team for winning their first tournament this season. The Cosmos (our U13 NCSL team) defeated SAC United Yellow in the playoff round, 2-1 to secure their victory at the OBGC tournament in Olney this past weekend. Job well done by Coach McGlynn and the boys.

Congratulations to the Celtic

Coach McCarthy's Celtic won their tournament last week by going 4-0-0 with 17 goals in favor and 0 against. They defeated St. Mary's United 8-0, Maryland Rush 1-0, Calvert Chaos 7-0 in the round-robin and then defeated Washington SC Barca 99 1-0 in the tournament final. Well done boys!

Need another volunteer

After a couple of years of great work from Amy Brockhausen, we are in need of someone to take over as the official equipment manager. Job requires devoting time before and after the fall and spring season.

Volunteer needed

We need a parent volunteer to help us run the concession stand. It requires good organizational skills, patience, and basic bookkeeping. If you're interested, please let us know ASAP.

Practices

Practices will start next Monday - September 3, 2012.

Cleats for sale 9.5 M

Men's adidas - Predator LZ TRX FG Cleats

• $150.00

Details

• Weight: 7.9 ounces (size 9)
• New synthetic super-soft upper offers benefits of both leather and synthetic materials
• predator® technology gives you five lethal zones to control the ball with every touch
• Pre-molded EVA sockliner and anti-slip inserts on the back for comfort and shock absorption
• Nubuck-touch heel lining for comfort and control; miCoach compatible
• TRAXION™ 2.0 FG stud configuration for maximum grip and acceleration on firm natural pitches
• Imported

Email Russ Klaus at roo22@verizon.net

Individual Team Facebook Pages

If you want your facebook page advertised for others to follow, please send me a note. For example, check out the new A3 Ponies Facebook Page!! Team news, scores, photos, and events will be posted. Pass it on to friends, family, and teammates to stay current on the latest Ponies news. http://www.facebook.com/A3Ponies

Ponies at Braddock Road Tournament

Ponies win three of four in their first taste of full-sized fields. The Ponies, a rising U13 team, played against three U14 teams this past weekend.

Comets win tourney.

Comets vs ASA Stampede 3-0; Comets vs TSC Furia Roja. 2-1; Comets vs Severna Park Fury 1-0

Finals: Comets vs Baltimore Bays 0-0 tie in regular time, Comets scored in overtime to win tournament.

Ponies rearing to go this weekend.

Rosters are released

Rosters have now been sent out to coaches of Champions League, World Cup, County, and Select soccer teams. You should be hearing from your coaches soon.

A3 Soccer

Gold Medal for the US Women's team.

US Women head to the Gold Medal match on a thrilling day.

What a finish! USA 4 - Canada 3 in an unbelievable match at the Theatre of Dreams. USA Women's team advances to the Gold Medal match. Don't forget to watch on Thursday as we root for Abby, Alex, Megan, Hope and the rest to get their revenge for the World Cup loss to Japan.

Way to go Great Britain & USA

Team USA & Great Britain go undefeated in pool play and advance to the quarterfinals. Way to go ladies! Good luck in their next game and then --- uh oh!

Welcome back Coach Jesper

Welcome back to Coach Jesper. After a year away in Norway, Coach Jesper is coming back to work with the appropriately named U16B Vikings. For those of you who know him, you know it's a great thing for the kids and the program. He has a great understanding of the game and a passion for teaching the kids. We're certainly lucky to have him back.

All that being said, he could use a little help with regard to understanding professional and international soccer! Welcome back friend but go Team GB!!!

Registration

Registration closes this Saturday - July 28, 2012.

Rising U17B Fusion coached by Kamran Amini

We can do better.

Yes we’re aware that our A³ signs (Rt. 424 and Bell Branch) have been vandalized. We’re obviously saddened that a small group of obnoxious people take their own personal problems and ruin it for the rest of the community through criminal behavior. The intentional destruction of property hurts the volunteers who coach, the kids who play, and the parents who live and support our community.

Interested in playing rising U15B NCSL soccer?

United, our Division 2 U15 NCSL team, is looking for additional players. If you're interested, please contact Coach Mark (mckester91@gmail.com) or Coach Eddie (a3.hegewisch@gmail.com) to setup a tryout.

Photo of the Day - Friday - ... the thrill of victory ... and the agony of defeat

Photo of the Day - Wacky Thursday!

Summer Training Photo of the Day - having fun with the Ponies

Photo of the Day - Tuesday - our rain-soaked players

Summer Training Photo of the Day

Al Alvarez Scholarship Fundraiser

Encourage everyone to drop in at the scholarship fundraiser this Thursday at the Irish Channel from 5:30 PM until 10:00 PM. The scholarship is in memory of Al Alvarez, a huge supporter of soccer in the state of Maryland. Al was a Crofton resident when he passed away two years ago at the age of 44. His daughter still participates in our soccer program. Al, always a soccer enthusiast, was also involved with BSA, BSU, SAC, and DeMatha Soccer.

Although this is not a CAC fundraiser - like most scholarships - it is a good cause.

Champions League and World Cup age groups

For the Fall 2012 season - we will have the following age groups:

WORLD CUP: 08/01/2004 through 07/31/2006 (U8 and U7)
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: 08/01/2006 through 07/31/2008 (U6 and U5)

Good work keeper!

Spring 2006 U08B Champions

Take a stroll down memory lane as these guys head off to high school!

Spring success for U13B.

U13B Revolution came in 2nd place in their division with a record of 8-1, scoring the most goals (36) in their division and having only 10 goals scored against. They received NCSL trophies for their showing.

Fall 2012 registration is open

Soccer in the Sand 2012 U16B

Soccer in the Sand 2012 - Crofton U16B took the title this past weekend in the Ocean City Sand Duels Tournament. They played three games with a 4-1 win 2-2 tie and a 3-0 win which sent them to the finals. Beating the previous year champions in a shoot out in OT. Congratulations on a job well done!

Looking for girls that are interested in WAGS

If you are U13 or younger and interested in playing on a WAGS team, please contact us at a3.hegewisch@gmail.com.

Rising U15 NCSL teams

Congratulations to the following players for having earned a spot on our rising U15B NCSL teams:

REDS: 7, 10, 20, 21, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 44, 49, 51, 53, & 57.

COUGARS: 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 47, 55, 56, & 58.

Rising U14B tryouts

Reminder that A3 will hold tryouts for its rising U14 Boys Division 3 NCSL soccer team on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Field A of the Bell Branch Athletic Complex at 2400 Davidsonville Rd., Gambrills, MD 21054. The tryouts are intended for players looking for highly competitive play in an advanced travel program. Please come join us. If you have any questions, please contact Lou Scalza at lscalza@comcast.net or Mark Kester at mckester1@yahoo.com.

Rising U11G BBSL tryout results

Congratulations to the following players for having been named to the rising U11G BBSL team: 6, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, & 34.

Rising U11G WAGS tryout results

Congratulations to the following players for having been selected to the rising U11G WAGS team: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, & 17.

United takes Blue Gray Cup 2012

Congratulations to United, our U14B premier team, for winning the Gettysburg Blue Gray Cup over Memorial Day. The team was one of 28 from numerous surrounding states - all seeking to take home the coveted title. United rolled through early stages and earned a spot in the tournament's top division. When the playoffs started, United defeated SAC, St. Mary's and South Central PA Soccer Academy to win the championship. United scored 16 goals while only conceding one. Great job boys.