ISSUE 6!

JUNE 2, 2010

Yankee United News

Stars Win 2010 Columbia Invitational Title
Over the Memorial Day weekend, in front of the net.
the Yankee U-16 Stars won their After several blocked
second major tournament title of shots, one found its
the Spring season, going 4-0-0 over way to the back of
three days of play. They began it the Stars net in what
with an explosive offense and looked to be the
concluded it with a smothering decisive score of the
defense, relying on their midfielders for support in championship game.
both of these endeavors. As the half wore on,
The Stars scored 5 goals and yielded just 2 en two Stars players had
route to a win over the Hershey Crush (E-PA) in to be helped from the
game one. In game two, they field
defeated Baltimore Bays with
Lindsay Macri cha#enges the keeper
(MD) by a score of 3-1. cramps
Assured of qualifying for the and dehydration starting to take their
final on Monday, a more toll.
relaxed approach earned the The Stars continued to pressure the
Stars their only shut-out of Ocean Eagles and forced a corner kick
the tournament with a 2-0 with just 15 minutes left in the game.
victory over U.S. Parma Returning the favor from the earlier
Dapprima, setting the stage score, the Stars sent the kick sailing to
for a show-down with Region the far post into a swarm of players
1 powerhouse USP Ocean Megan Manzo clears the ba# from both sides. Forward Shawnique
Eagles. Samuels shot the ball into the crowd
Under sunny skies, in hot and humid conditions, only to have it cleared back in her direction. Her
the two finalists battled to a scoreless tie in the first second shot found its way to the back corner of the
half. Each team Eagles net for the tying score.
had chances to The two teams continued to battle for
score, and each possession but it was fast becoming apparent that
attempt was the final outcome would be determined by PKs at
thwarted by the the end of regulation. When that time came, the
opposing Stars outshot them 4-3 to win the title.
defenses. In the
second half, the
play began to
reflect the
weather
conditions with
Keeper Kasey O’Brien strips the ba# defenses and
midfielders starting to tire. Just five minutes in, the
Ocean Eagles lifted a corner kick high in front of the
Stars goal and a scrum ensued in the crowd of players The U-16 Stars at the Columbia Invitational Tournament

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U-14 Strikers Are Semi-Finalists at Columbia

A famous soccer philosopher tie, when West Chester was given a free kick from
once pondered the timeless just outside the
rhetorical question: “Is it too the PK area with
much to ask to win the games in just 7 minutes
which you dominate?” Fair left. The hard hit
question, far simpler answer: you ball was bobbled
still need to put the ball in the by the Strikers
back of the net. keeper and shot
The Strikers learned that lesson in spades at the into an open goal
Columbia Invitational. The team played its best by an on-rushing
soccer of the year, dominated in possession against West Chester
all three of its opponents, but with a bid for the player to notch a
finals on the line came up short in the one category surprise win.
that ultimately decides the outcome of games: With the loss, Cori Scales wins a header
scoring. the Strikers knew they needed a shut-out and a goal
differential of at least two against local favorite
Frederick FC (VA), coupled with a West Chester
loss to Smithtown, in order to have any chance of
making the final. They held up their end of the
bargain with a 2-0 victory over Frederick. Early in
the first half, midfielder Carly Cugine shot the ball
hard from just outside the PK area and watched as
it deflected off a defender and into the goal. Eight
minutes later, Cugine lifted a ball arcing over the
Frederick midfielders to Olivia Reyes who dribbled
down a wide-open right side of the field. As the
Keeper Charlotte Massey leaps for a loose ba# keeper came out to cut down the angle, Reyes shot
The Strikers opened the the ball high grazing over her fingertips settling just
tournament with a 2-1 win over the Smithtown just inside the far post. In the second half, the
Kickers, scoring two goals early in the second half Strikers relentlessly fired balls in the direction of
to put the game out of reach. Just two minutes in, the Frederick net but were unable to add to their
Eliza Paltauf took a pass from Aimee Manderlink, lead. It was all for naught, however, as it was later
spun around the last defender and found herself reported that West Chester won its third game and
one-on-one with the keeper. She promptly drilled advanced to the final.
the ball to the keepers right to help the Strikers to a
“I am very pleased with the quality of play. We
1-0 lead. Five minutes later, Manderlink crossed the
dominated possession but were not able to finish
ball inside the 18 where the Smithtown keeper
the way we would like to.” said Coach Jack
moved to get it. She spied an oncoming Strikers
Nogueira. “It is the nature of soccer, that the best
forward, Katie Faryniarz, took her eye off the ball
team does not always win and I felt we were better
momentarily which caused her to leave it slightly
than the three teams we played this weekend.
behind her fingertips, allowing Faryniarz to gain
However the scoreboard doesn’t reflect that. The
possession and carefully place a shot into a wide-
lesson here is that you have to make the most of
open net.
every opportunity you have to score. The team that
In game two, the Strikers outplayed the West does that consistently always has a great chance to
Chester Renegades for the entire game but failed to win.”
capitalize on the many scoring opportunities they
created. The game appeared headed to a scoreless More photos of the Strikers can be found on page 4

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U-16 Stars at the Columbia Invitational. The Stars won the Championship Title at this event. PAGE 3
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U-14 Strikers at the Columbia Invitational. The Strikers were semi-finalists at this event. PAGE 4
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SubRegion 1
U-15 Blaze Finish Strong in NE League
For the second time in two years, the U15 Blaze game, Massapequa forced a corner and devastated
came in 3rd place in the Northeast Regional the Blaze with a powerful backpost header right
League. into the goal to leave the game at 1-0.
The Blaze The fourth game of the season, the Blaze
opened their season played Eastern FC Power of NY.  Kiana
in March against a Rugar put the Blaze ahead 1-0, off a feed
strong Albertson side from Captain Nikki Peterson, by beating
in torrential two defenders and slipping a perfectly
downpour, wind, and placed shot past the keeper.  The Blaze
cold temperatures. A battled and dominated the beginning of
back and forth game the second half and created 4 excellent
saw Albertson take chances that were all denied.  EFC
advantage of two sloppy responded with their first chance in the
weather goals to go up second half when EFC ripped a shot
2-0. Despite their best from 30 yards out over the head of
efforts, the Blaze couldn’t keeper Meg FitzGerald.  Back and forth for the
equalize.  remainder of the game, it looked again like the Blaze
In the second game, the Blaze returned to was headed to a tie.  However in the last two
regional play against rival New Hyde Park. Last minutes, a controversial foul against a Blaze
season saw the Blaze tie NHP 0-0; and the NEWSS defender was reversed and awarded to EFC just
tournament saw NHP edge the Blaze outside the box.  EFC responded with a perfect
in a dramatic 2-1 win in the final free kick ending the game at 2-1.
minutes. This time around, the The Blaze was now 1-3 in the
Blaze made no mistake in their league coming off
performance with a 4-1 win. Goals back to back
scored by Turner Block, Kiana heartbreakers. 
Rugar, Kasey Butts, Sam Washuk. They responded
The third game of the season with strength,
was against strong rival, character,
Massapequa. The game was a determination,
hard fought battle back and and real hunger
forth, with the Blaze able to punishing
hold their bigger and faster Connecticut rival,
opponents to very few opportunities. CFC Arsenal 2-0. 
The Blaze nearly went ahead when Kasey Butts The Blaze dominated
dribbled the keeper but was fouled without a penalty created several great
awarded. Again, the Blaze fought hard and Nikki chances.  Captain Nikki
Peterson, the Blaze Captain returning from weeks Peterson got an assist on the first goal in the corner
out with a concussion, nearly put the Blaze ahead playing the ball to a sliding Kiana Rugar.  In the
twice in the second half. In the final minute of the second half, a free kick was awarded on the left side

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Blaze Finish Strong in NE League (cont.)

outside the box when Sam Washuk was fouled.  Alleycats keeper.  Moments later, Captain Siri
Nikki Peterson placed a perfect shot between the Andrews was fouled hard near the top of the box
wall, the near post and the keeper to put the Blaze and had to leave the field with a
up 2-0. The Blaze defense led by fractured wrist.  Captain Nikki
Siri Andrews, Dani Peterson made it ok for her fellow
Valente, Taylor Pratcher, captain by firing a direct kick past
Jenna Saymon, and Jocey the keeper to put the Blaze up 2-1. 
Mongillo held strong and The Blaze solidified their defense,
denied any chances and won the game by staying very
Arsenal attempted to organized and defending well as a
create.  Kasey Butts, Sam team. 
Washuk, Nicolette Glidden Now at 3-3 in the league, the
went at Arsenal all day long, Blaze faced NH Classics for the
while the midfield was second game of a hot hot day. 
controlled by Abby Fagan. Despite coming off their biggest win of
The last weekend of the season, the Blaze knew the Classics could score
regional play was the biggest test of all, with a 4 goals and would be physical.  Kiana Rugar put the
hour drive up to New Hampshire to face hosts NH Blaze up 2-0 in a 5 minute fury of goals in the first
Classics and the Alleycats of Albany.  The Blaze half.  NH responded by slamming home a corner
opened against the Alleycats who last and ripping a shot off a rebounded save by Megan
year beat the Blaze solidly 3-1.  The Fitzgerald.  Tied at 2-2, the
NEWSS tournament saw the Blaze Blaze scrambled for the go
come back strong against the ahead goal.  Sam Washuk
Alleycats but still come up short 1-0.  found herself on 3 breakaways
This time, the Blaze, now 2-3 in the only to be denied.  Kasey
league had to play their old foes in Butts found her way past many
what was going to be the toughest players, only to be denied.
game yet.  The Alleycats walked Finally, Turner Block won the
through the Blaze easily early on to ball off a goal kick, and played a
put them ahead 1-0.  Megan cross behind the NH defense to
FitzGerald kept the game tight for Nicolette Glidden who scored a
the Blaze by stopping a breakaway moments later.  perfectly placed tap in to put the
In the second half when Bianka Bell beat 2 players Blaze up 3-2.  5 goals in the first half found the
in the midfield and played a perfect pass out wide to Blaze in a position to end the season with 4 wins, if
Turner Block.  Block beat a player and ripped a they could defend strong for 40 minutes.  They did
gorgeous shot to the far upper corner past the just that.

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U-13 Hurricanes Win Lincoln Page Tournament

In the championship game, the Phoenix and
the Hurricanes battled to a 1-1 tie, through
regulation and two overtime periods. In the PK
shootout that ensued, the Hurricanes outscored
Morris 4-1 for the title.
“I am very pleased with the way the girls
The Yankee United 13s moved into this quiet
played this weekend.” said Hurricanes coach
seaside town just like a hurricane, winning all four
Steve Waizenegger. “We continue to improve and
of their games, scoring eight goals and allowing
raise the level of our game. We played a technical
just two.
game, which is our strength and took advantage
The tournament began with 1-0 victory over of our opponents mistakes. That is what good
Rockville Centre (NY-E) in a hotly contested teams do.”
match that featured the
defensive qualities of
each team. The
Hurricanes then played
Albertson Fury (NY-E)
winning that game 2-1. In
the drivers seat for a
ticket to the final, the
team easily defeated FC
Westchester (NY-E) 3-0
before facing Morris
United Phoenix (NJ) in
the final.
The Hurricanes show off their hardware %om the Lincoln Page Memorial Day Tournament

US Team Begins 2010 World Cup Play

It happens just once every 18), and Algeria (June 23). The top 2 teams from
four years: the world’s finest each group will move to the round of 16, a more
soccer players suit up in their traditional single elimination tournament
home country’s colors and bracket.
compete for glory and infamy on The US side features well-recognized names
the global stage. like Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey and Tim
World Cup 2010 matches will take place in Howard. Their participation in Group C gives
venues throughout South Africa. Beginning on them a rematch with England that has fans
June 11th and concluding on July 11th. recalling the infamous upset by the US in 1950.
The first round of the World Cup features 8 Fortunately for the US, a repeat performance in
groups (A through H), each with four countries. 2010 is not a prerequisite to get to the round of
The US will be competing in Group C, with 16. But how well will they do? We’ll just have to
matches against England (June 12), Slovenia (June wait and see. Go USA!

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Yankee United Website Now Live - Come Visit!

If you’ve been to the Yankee United website Matt Mones, the project manager for the
lately, you’ve noticed that there is a little more conversion project, adds “The system can
to catch your eye: action photos, video footage, handle such recurring tasks as roster
real-time scores, team updates, schedules and management, scheduling, notifications, score
more. If you haven’t visited it yet, we have just reporting, and directions to field locations. It is
one question: what are a very powerful tool for managers and website
you waiting for?! administrators. As with any tool it takes time to
“I am very train people and to learn all that it is capable of
pleased with doing for you. We’ve made a very good first
how effort over the last two months.”
smoothly the According to website statistics provided by
transition the system, the site is generating quite a bit of
proceeded over the past activity with roughly 7,000 visits (unique
two months. We are not using all of the sessions) since it was launched in early May. The
capabilities just yet, but with training and site is generating a little over 4,000 page views a
additional experience in working with the week.
system we will become much more efficient in Please visit the new website and let us know
performing the website tasks that streamline what you think. The address is:
the administration of a Premier Soccer Club.”
http://www.yankeeunited.com/
says Yankee President Wayne Mones.

YUFC Club Picnic: Yankee Board Members

New Date, Same Fun! President/Coaching Director

Wayne Mones

When: Where: Administrator and Registrar

Saturday SJHS field Dee Demers

July 31st Treasurer

Jack Nogueira

What: Referee Assignor

Ed Maloney
Food, Fun
and Friends Goalkeeper Coach
Mark Pataky

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