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CVSC BU99 crowned champions in Moorpark

Coach Kiel McClung, Assistant Coach Chris Ortiz and the Crescenta Valley BU99 Boys brought home first place gold medals this weekend from the Johnny Lopez Memorial Classic in Moorpark. After coming out on top of a tough bracket they found themselves facing the host club, Moorpark Express, in the semi-finals. What at first appeared to be a mismatch turned into a real brawl as CV held onto their 3-0 halftime lead to win 4-3 and advance to the finals. In the finals they came up against a determined Thousand Oaks Extras team in what would turn out to be a solid defensive battle. Ultimately CV found the back of the net twice, while completely shutting down the Extras, to win the championship 2-0 and bring the gold home to CV! This tournament was a definite confidence builder for these boys as they see what they are capable of heading into their second season at CV.
 
 
 
  BU12 Blue Success at OC Kickoff Classic


This past weekend, the newly configured Boys Under 12 Bronze North team was successful at the 2010 Orange County Kickoff Classic after only 2 weeks of practices with a complete squad.  The boys won 2 of three pool games against experienced Bronze Teams to make it to the final round in Flight 2.  They lost in the final match to a AAA Level (Presidio Soccer League) team in the final but the boys worked very hard.  New CVSC Coach Charles Martinez is extremely proud of the work ethic of these players, many of whom were playing in their first-ever competitive level game.  Charles is looking forward to the continued technical and tactical development of this talented group of young men.  It was an awesome start ! 		 
 
 
 
CVSC GU13 White Wins the Championship at Ventura Fusion Tournament



After winning their bracket in Ventura, the team advanced to semi-finals and won with a solid 5-0 victory against AC Milan. Our defense did an outstanding job of shutting down the opposition and out of 4 games there was only one goal scored against the team for the whole tournament. In the semi final Sasha scored the first goal, Ryan scored next, with Brianna adding another 2 then Bella finishing with number 5. The midfield looked solid and provided great assists with Ella, Danelie and Sania. Our forwards, big and little Andrea and Leeza had excellent games and a number of shots on goal throughout the tournament. For the championship game our defenders Miranda, Paulina, Heather and Riley really stepped up their game to keep our lead intact. Gaby our lead goalie had 3 shut out games and an amazing save in the final. Sasha came in to goal for the PK and beat the shot. The lone winning goal was scored by Ryan one of the most tenacious players on the team. The championship victory against Conejo Valley United was the cap to a great weekend of soccer.

Within a few short months of joining CV, Jarda's original team has augmented their roster to 15 impressive girls. They've worked hard with extra training to make up for the recent transition, and the results show.

  
 
 
 

Reggie Rivas and the CVSC Board of Directors are proud to announce that two of the clubs student / athletes have made verbal commitments to Division 1 schools for 2011.

 Taryn Lathrop and Mariah Winters will attend New Mexico State University and Boston College, respectively!

 

“I’m very proud of all of our college bound student / athletes and the early verbal commitments from these two players will only be the beginning of what should be an incredible 2011 class” said Reggie Rivas Founder / Director of Coaching.

 New Mexico State University begins its 2nd year as a Division 1 team and Taryn is definitely going to help the program reach elite status.  In addition, Taryn will be reunited with former CVSC players Daisy Hernandez and Olivia Sierra.  

 Mariah Winters is one of the Top 20 recruits in Southern California and she also ranks in the Top 100 nationally.  Mariah will attend Boston College which is ranked in the Top 10 Division 1 teams in the country.  

 The 2011 class is currently narrowing their College choices now and the Club looks forward to announcing where each player will be attending.

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MORE THAN JUST A CAMP

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE — With the air conditioning unit humming inside a classroom adjacent to St. Francis High's Friedman Field, class was officially in session.

Behind a brown wooden lectern stood veteran St. Francis High soccer Coach Glen Appels, who provided historical soccer feats during a slide presentation. Appels, an English teacher at the school, put his teaching and communicative skills to task. He used the visual aid to help teach nearly 30 participants on Monday morning about the proper mechanics of soccer during the first day of the 20th installment of the St. Francis Summer Soccer Camp.

The campers took notes about tactical topics ranging from the principles of offense and defense to mobility and strength. Out on the south end of Friedman Field, about 20 other participants formed in groups to go over dribbling and passing and apply them to potential match situations.

"We want to help them understand and learn the tactical things that go along with the sport," said Appels, who guided St. Francis to CIF Southern Section crowns in 1996, 2001 and 2003 and a CIF Southern California Division II Regional Championship in 2009. "We want them to understand it's not just about playing.

"We look at it as a place for them to learn soccer and instill their love for the game. The younger kids work on the skills and enjoy themselves. For the older guys, it's about them continuing to work on the skills."

Sixty-five campers, ranging from 10-18, began in earnest their quest to hone their skills throughout the week-long event. The camp, which will conclude Friday, was spearheaded by Appels with additional guidance from his assistants and several former players.

About five members on the current St. Francis squad made their way to attend the camp, including senior forward Christian Swart. Swart, who contributed six goals and two assists for 14 points last season for the Golden Knights en route to securing All-Area second-team honors, said he attended the event to brush up on various skills.

"I want to get into better shape being a member of the team," said Swart, who helped the Golden Knights advance to the second round of the Division I playoffs last season. "Being in the classroom, Coach Appels showed us a lot of the different components of the game and it's helping refresh my memory.

"I've learned more about the offensive aspects, like attacking the ball and finishing on scoring chances."

PJ Smith, 11, began playing soccer about six years ago.

Smith, a La Cañada Flintridge resident, said their were several bonuses to attending the camp.

"You can go out there and enjoy soccer," said Smith, an attacking midfielder on the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club boys' under-13 squad. "It's addicting to play and be able to run around out on the field and meet new friends.

"I'm just trying to improve my strength and passing and getting better overall."

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CRESCENTA VALLEY SOCCER CLUB GU10 REACHES THE FINALS AT THE RICH BAILEY TOURNAMENT!



One of CVSC’s youngest teams had a breakout performance in its first competition in 2010. Participating in the Anaheim Soccer Association’s Rich Bailey Girls Friendship tournament, the girls reached the tournament final and came very close to winning the tournament championship! The girls advanced into the final after winning all 3 of their first round games and fought hard. Leaving it all on the field in an exciting back and forth match, but finding themselves on the wrong side of a 4 – 3 result. 

Starting off with a 7 – 1 win in their first game against Corona United, it was clear the girls were there to play! They finished the first day with a 4 – 1 win over Region 213 Chargers. Going into the second day, the CVSC girls faced a major test against the So. Cal Blues, and managed a 1 – 0 victory after an amazing defensive effort and performance in goal.

The girls gave a great effort all weekend and started the year off on a very promising note, after competing in their first league season in 2009. Their new coach, Randy Lilavois, and assistant coach Christine Duff are very proud of their team’s effort, hard work, and resiliency in pulling off this amazing accomplishment. “The girls deserve all the credit.” 

Congratulations to Brianna, Fiona, Alyssa, Julianna, Grace, Bethany, Marissa, Kylie, and the Ashleys(Gates, Park, and Hackett). YOU DID A GREAT JOB!

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CVSC GU13 WINS THEIR FIRST TOURNAMENT AT THE BREA KICKOFF CLASSIC!

After an impressive performance at the Santa Barbara Tournament the weekend before, the CVSC GU13 team competed in the Brea Kickoff Classic in the last weekend of August. After four hard fought games, and the turmoil of wildfires back home, the girls emerged victorious to claim the first tournament championship in the history of this third year team!

The girls finished the tournament with an impressive 4 – 0 record, and outscored their opponents 8 – 1! Goalkeeper Shannon Green anchored her defense with a near clean sheet for the weekend, allowing only one goal on a penalty kick. Adding to the impressive result were defenders Kaley Beckstead, Sabrina Sassarego, Leslie Arevalo, Kaley Pomeroy, and new addition Stephanie Beck.

Not to be outdone, the GU13 offense had an explosive performance led by midfielder Ani Hemelians, who led the team in scoring including the game winner in the final match.  Stellar performances by forwards Lindsey Woodward, Jordan Miller, Beth Blackwell, Aimee McFadden and newcomer Megan Kenney made the CVSC offense difficult to stop. Controlling the midfield were standouts Makayla Nichols, Sammie Phinney, Madison Holland, Savanna Birchfield, and Ali McNevin.

After victories in their first two games Saturday, four CVSC families returned home to the threat of wildfire evacuation. Not to be deterred, they returned Sunday to round out the tourney with two more victories, including a 1-0 win over host AC Brea in their final game!

Their new coach, Randy Lilavois, and assistant coach Christine Duff are very proud of their team’s effort, hard work, and resiliency in pulling off this victory going into the league season!

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CRESCENTA VALLEY SOCCER CLUB GU15 - SANTA BARBARA SUMMER CUP CHAMPIONS!


Playing in their first tournament together as a newly formed team, the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club GU15 team didn’t disappoint as they win the Championship of the 2009 Santa Barbara Summer Cup!

CVSC GU15 finished their pool play games with a 2-0-1 record as they combined to outscore their opponents 5-2 over the three games.  In their first match CVSC GU15 tied the host club Santa Barbara Soccer Club 1-1.  In their second match, CVSC GU15 faced the Simi Valley Eclipse club and won 2-1.  In the final match of pool play, CVSC needed to score at least two goals to advance to the finals.  Facing an undermanned but determined Palmdale Thunder White team, CVSC GU15 team was able to win the game 2-0.

Waiting for the CVSC GU15 team in the Finals was the La Jolla Impact club from San Diego.  As the CVSC GU15 team did, La Jolla Impact dominated their opponents in pool play matches as they cruised to a 3 win and 0 loss record.  This game would prove to be a complete mismatch as the CVSC GU15 team lead at halftime by a score of 2-0 and then continued their dominance throughout the 2nd half while finding the back of the net three more times to win by a final of 5-0 to take the Championship!

Congratulations CVSC GU15 - Champions of the Santa Barbara Summer Cup!

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CRESCENTA VALLEY SOCCER CLUB GU14 SANTA BARBARA SUMMER CUP CHAMPIONS!



Standing L to R – Head Coach – Reggie Rivas, Taylor Austin, Haley McReynolds, Maeve McLiam, Audra Paik, Zoey Marroquin, Carly Post
Kneeling L to R – Sharon Lee, Megan Lee, Amanda McNamee, Maggie Priest, Emily Johnston, Lucy Newcombe, Sarah Worden
Sitting L to R – Megan Bosveld, Olivia Bird, Claire Swanstrom

Fresh off their successful run to the finals at the 2009 San Diego Pegasus Cup, the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club GU14 team is the Champions of the 2009 Santa Barbara Summer Cup!

CVSC GU14 finished their pool play games with a 2-0-1 record as they combined to outscore their opponents 5-1 over the three games.  In their first match CVSC GU14 defeated the host club Santa Barbara Soccer Club 2-0.  In their second match, CVSC GU14 faced the #1 seed in their bracket, Real California FC and cruised to a 3-1 victory.  In the final match of pool play, CVSC faced a determined Central Coast Condors team as the match finished in a 0-0 tie.

Waiting for the CVSC GU14 team in the Finals was the team from Conejo Valley.  As the CVSC GU14 team did, Conejo Valley Red dominated their opponents in pool play matches as they cruised to a 3 win and 0 loss record.  This hard fought finals game wouldn’t be decided in regulation time as the teams went into Penalty Kicks tied at 2 goals apiece.  After five penalty kicks, the CVSC GU14 came out on the right end and a 3-2 win to capture the Championship!

Congratulations CVSC GU14 - Champions of the Santa Barbara Summer Cup!

To learn more about this team and Crescenta Valley Soccer Club, please go to our website: www.cvsoccerclub.com

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Crescenta Valley Soccer Club Girls U17 Premier Wins in Irvine


The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club girls under 17 Premier team won the FC Irvine College Showcase Tournament this past weekend. The team is preparing for Premier league play this season and has competed against the top teams in the nation this summer.  Their hard work continues to pay off as they dominated the tournament without giving up a goal. The team opened play with a 4-0 shutout of the Los Angeles Rampage SC. The defense of Kelly Clark, Aisha Elmasri, Olivia Sierra, Hallie White and Mariah Winters controlled the pace of play.  Goalkeeper Allie Woodward thwarted all offensive attempts.  

The Tustin United Red team was the next opponent for the CVSC girls.  Midfielders Jillian Allen, Juliette Austin, Lauren Cech, Whitney Cowell, Michelle Gonzales, Daisy Hernandez, Taryn Lathrop, Danielle Molina and Janelle Topete worked methodically as a team and led CVSC to a 2-0 victory.  This win set up a game against Juventus SC X, who is one of the top teams from Northern California.

Against Juventus SC, the paced of play was fast and furious.  Forwards, Vanessa Capra, Jordan Royer, Whitney Cowell, and  Kelsey Kimber combined speed and power to create scoring opportunities.   The game ended with CVSC winning 1-0 and the team moving to the finals.

The finals would be played against Norpoint FC 92, a powerful team from Washington.  Crescenta Valley scored the games only goal on a corner kick from Royer’s foot to Molina’s head to the back of the net.  The team displayed strong control of the remainder of the game and walked away the victors.

Coach Reggie Rivas and Assistant Coach Randy Lilavois were very impressed with the girl’s effort.  Rivas stated, “This team is incredible! Their commitment to detail and work effort has led to their success.  It’s great to see them competing at the highest level.”  The Crescenta Valley girl’s U17 Premier team now heads to the Far West Regionals to face the top teams in the Western United States. Follow their progress at cvsoccerclub.com.

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Crescenta Valley Soccer Club G95 SAN DIEGO PEGASUS CUP FINALISTS

Standing L to R – Sarah Worden, Zoey Marroquin, Head Coach – Reggie Rivas, Claire Swanstrom, Lucy Newcombe, Emily Johnston, Maggie Priest, Taylor Austin, Megan Lee, Maeve McLiam
Sitting L to R – Megan Bosveld, Amanda McNamee, Olivia Bird, Sharon Lee, Audra Paik

Congratulations to the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club G95 for their successful run in the prestigious 2009 San Diego Pegasus Cup.  Playing for the first time in the Pegasus Cup, the CVSC G95 battled it out over the course of three days to be finalists in the prestigious tournament.

CVSC G95 made their pool play games look easy as they combined to outscore their opponents 7-0 over the three games.  Starting with their match against the Crusader White team, CVSC G95 scored early and cruised to a 2-0 victory.  Game #2 featured the San Diego based Scripps United Red team.  CVSC G95 with strong keeper and defensive play and timely offense once again gave their opponent little chance to compete as CVSC G95 won the match 3-0.  With two wins, CVSC G95 had already assured themselves a spot in the semifinals, but they had one additional pool play game to play.  Head Coach Reggie Rivas warned the team against a let down and the girl’s responded with a dominating 2-0 win versus the Quest team.

On to the Semifinals where CVSC G95 would face FC Heat.  CVSC G95 dominated play in the first half, with the defense keeping the ball forward; the offense was peppering the FC Heat keeper with shot after shot but was unable to score.  The second half started the same way and it wasn’t until there was five minutes left that CVSC G95 found the back of the net that provided the winning margin and a 1-0 win.

Waiting for the CVSC G95 team in the Finals was an Arsenal FC team.  As the CVSC G95 team did, Arsenal FC dominated their opponents in pool play games as they cruised to a 3 win and 0 loss record.  In what would be the toughest game for both teams, Arsenal struck first to take a 1-0 lead.  Not to be outdone, CVSC G95 answered the Arsenal FC goal with a goal of their own just three minutes later to tie the score 1-1.  Just before the half, the CVSC G95 found the back of the net once again and went into halftime with a 2-1 advantage.  Defense dominated the 2nd half as both teams were able to foil the others offensive attack, but only until Arsenal scored a PK on dubious call that allowed them to tie the game.  Two overtimes and 6 Penalty Kicks later were needed to decide a winner with Arsenal FC coming out on the right end of a 3-2 final score.

Congratulations CVSC G95 on a great tournament!

To learn more about this team and Crescenta Valley Soccer Club, please go to our website: www.cvsoccerclub.com

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CVSC Juniors Start Summer “Committed”

Michelle Weir and Kelly Clark have started their summer by announcing they have verbally committed to St. Mary’s College and Xavier University, respectively. Michelle Weir a member of the Club’s U19 Gold Team and student at Village Christian High School in Sun Valley announced she will attend St. Mary’s College in Northern California starting in the fall of 2010. St. Mary’s, which competes in the prestigious Division I, West Coast Conference, has a long tradition of sports and academic excellence. Michelle a three year varsity starter on the Village Christian High School soccer team and two time Coach’s award winner also finished her Junior year by being named girl’s MVP of the VCHS varsity track team.  St. Mary’s College Gaels Head Coach Kai Edwards states “ We at SMC are very excited to have Michelle and all the 2010 girls in our program."  Michelle is looking forward to starting her campaign with the Gaels in the fall of 2010. 
 Kelly Clark, is going to be a Senior at La Canada High School this upcoming school year and is a Varsity Starter for the Spartans.  This is been a life long dream for Kelly and her family to attend Xavier University.  Kelly is currently playing for the CVSC GU17 Premier team.  "I am very proud and happy for Kelly and Michelle.  They have worked extremely hard to become successful soccer players," Reggie Rivas, CVSC director of Coaching.

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GU16 BLUE WINS THE IRVINE SPRING CLASSIC

Congratulations to the GU16 Blue team on WINNING the Irvine Spring Classic by beating an excellent Gold Coast Xtreme team.  This GU16Blue Team continues to show excellent results in Tournament play winning the 3 out of the last 5 tournaments entered and finishing 2nd and 3rd.  Contributions from team members Dani Burford, Amelia Demery, Emily Leggitt, Hannah Lowenthal, Alexa Sasmita, Samantha Aguirre, Leanna Mazz, Briana Alverado, Jordon Beres, Victoria Garza and Courtney Weyl.  Special contributions from guest players helped contribute to the tournament win, those players including Danielle Busta, Mallory Carcich, Jacque Phinney, Mea Zuiderveen, Ashley McFadden, Kaylee Lumsden, Lauren “LC” Cech and Ceci Martinez.  Coach Brett Vorster guided the team to victory with passionate leadership.  WELL DONE GIRLS!

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CVSC G97 CAL CUP FINALISTS

Congratulations to the CVSC G97 for their successful run in the 2009 California Cup. Just two months after being finalists (finishing in double overtime and penalty kicks) at the 2009 Nike Copa Real Tournament, the CVSC G97 battled it out in San Bernardino over the course of two weekends to be finalists in the prestigious US Club tournament. Giving up only two goals in the five games leading up the championship match, the CVSC G97 team proved that they are definitely the team everyone is talking about.

The defense was stellar, consisting of Amanda Burch, Dylan Harrow, Lauren Busta, Kaitlyn Molina, Kayci Jatico, and MianneKim Zuiderveen. Together they shut down their opponents by giving up a mere two goals in five games. The midfield, consisting of Marisa Sanchez, Mimi Castellanos, Rachel Bird, Sara Kwan, Sarah Patrick, and Taylor Post not only contributed to the solid team defense, but were key components in distributing the ball and creating plays to bypass the defense of their opponents. The offense, consisting of Destiny Brandsetter, Erica Perez, Isabel Arriaza-McReynolds, and Natalia Victoria continuously outsmarted their opponents’ defense being a threat to every team they faced.

Be sure to look for the CVSC G97 team as they enter their third season with the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club in Silver Elite. Congratulations girls!

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CRESCENTA VALLEY SOCCER CLUB GIRLS U16 HEADS TO PREMIER

The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club U16 girl's team completed a clean sweep of the Gold division of the Coast Soccer league this season.  The team, coached by Reggie Rivas and Assistant Coach Randy Lilavois, won their final league game over Palmdale Thunder at CV high school this past weekend.  They were able to go 11-0 and topped many of the finest teams in the area.   Following a stellar summer tournament schedule, in which they won five tournaments, they continued their winning ways by powering through the season undefeated.

With a strong defense comprised of Kelly Clark, Lauren Cech, April Rosner, Olivia Sierra and Hallie White, they only allowed 6 goals  the entire season.  Anchored by goalkeeper Allie Woodward, the defense was nearly impenetrable.

Not only was the defense the best in the league, the offense also scored more than any other team with 21 goals.  Forwards Whitney Cowell, Cecilia Martinez and Cami Privett powered the CV juggernaut that tore shreds through opposing defenses.  The dominant midfield created consistent chances to score and controlled the tempo of each game.  Midfielders Jillian Allen, Alyssa Avila, Blair Bidner, Vanessa Capra, Daisy Hernandez, Savannah Rhoads, Jordan Royer and Janelle Topete defined strength and power throughout the season.

Coach Rivas and assistant coach Lilavois developed the perfect atmosphere for success.  "This team is moving to the Premier level and they really deserve all the credit.  They work hard each and every day and they have come together as a team." said Rivas as he reflected on the impact of their dominance.  The CVSC team now prepares for League and National Cup Tournaments where they will play against some of the best teams in the nation.  You can follow the teams' success at www.cvsoccerclub.com.

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CVSC GU16 BLUE: FINALISTS CYPRESS CUP

With great determination, the CVSC Girls Under 16 Blue team competed in the finals of the CYPRESS CUP.  The team played competitively through out the tournament making it to the finals beating a strong ASC Express Impact team in the Semis 3-0 behind goals from Emily Leggett and Marina Gonzales. Tough and smart play from the midfielders and defenders led the team to the dramatic championship game where the team would face Cypress Elite. 

Cypress Elite came out in the first half aggressively shooting seven times on goal.   The CV defense drove them back each time with great play by Briana Alvarado, Taylor Anderson, Amber Fernandez, Leana Maaz, Amelia Demery and goalkeeper Dani Burford.  In the second half, the midfield began to control the game with consistent passing and heads up distribution led by Emily Leggett, Samantha Aguirre, and Dani Lingua along with the incredible speed and spark of the wings, Courtney Wyle and Jordon Beres moving the ball to the strikers Marina Gonzales and Alexa Sasmita.  These great efforts were only to be thwarted by the Cypress Elite defense.  As the seconds counted down, several desperate attempts to score by both teams were denied by the able keepers.  As the final whistle blew the score was 0-0.  The game quickly went to PKs. CVSCʼs goal keeper Dani Burford made one great save after another but it wasnʼt enough as Cypress found the back of the net on their final kick and won the game. 

Solid play from the entire team including keeper Elaina Vasquez enable the team to make it out of pool play and into the playoffs.

Unable to play (and missed) because of injury and travel were: Hannah Lowenthal and Victoria Garza.

Be sure to congratulate the team and their coaches Brett Vorster and Sean McMannus.

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CVSC GU15 BLUE WIN IRVINE SUMMER CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP

With inspired play, the CVSC Girls Under 15 Blue team WINS the Irvine Summer Classic GU15 Championship.  The girls played very competitively showing a perfect win record with no goals being scored against them in four games.  In pool play, goals scored by Alexa Sasmita, Amelia Demery and Marina Gonzales demonstrated a great offensive balance as the team tallied five goals in four games.  The team played beautiful soccer throughout the tournament controlling each game in pool play which led to the Championship game.

In the Championship game CVSC U15 Blue team faced the Carlsbad Lightning SC Black (A Presidio League Championship team that finished 13-0-1 in league).  In a very hard fought game that wouldn’t be decided during regulation the teams faced off in a shootout.  CVSC keeper Dani Burford stopped two shots and Amelia Demery found the back of the net for the winning goal and Championship!

Inspired play by Briana Alvarado, Taylor Anderson, Emily Leggitt, Samantha Aguirre, Courtney Weyl, Tori Garza, Leanna Maaz, Amber Fernandez, Dani Lingua and great goal keeping by Eliana Vasquez and Dani Burford helped to earn the CVSC GU15 Blue the Championship!

Unable to play because of injury and travel were: Hannah Lowenthal and Jordan Beres.

Be sure to congratulate the team and their coaches Brett Vorster and Sean McMannus.

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NOMADS COLLEGE SHOWCASE GU14 GOLD CHAMPIONS/
US CLUB CALIFORNIA CUP GU15 PREMIER CHAMPIONS

Crescenta Valley Soccer Club wins two Nationally ranked tournaments to kick off the new year.  Our GU14 won the prestigious Nomads College Showcase in March and the GU15 were victorious in the Southern California US Club California Cup in early April.  Stephanie Rigamat is Head Coach of the soon to be GU15 Silver Elite bound team.  While Reggie Rivas is Head Coach of the soon to be GU16 Gold level team.  For more information about Crescenta Valley Soccer Club please email Reggie at reggiesoccer@yahoo.com.

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WOMEN'S SOCCER SIGNS 12 FOR 2008 SEASON

Belmont Abbey College Head Women’s Soccer Coach Glad Bugariu has announced the signing of 12 players from nine different states for the 2008 season. Joining the Lady Crusaders next season will Alexa Hale (Lancaster, CA), Carly Kensinger (Alto Loma, CA), Nicole Voets (Chatsworth, CA), Rebecca Mateo (Cotati, CA), Nicole Chomskis (Guntersville, AL), Maura Carter (Cary, NC), Kasey Ludwig (Bound Brook, NJ), Erika Trivisonno (Homer, NY), Connie Axiotis (Arlington ,VA), Stephanie Avila (Las Vegas, NV), Elsie Hernandez (The Woodlands, TX), and Jessica Gonsewski (Hernderson, TN).

Alexa Hale
Position: Forward
Home Town: Lancaster, CA
Club: Crescenta Valley Soccer Club
High School: Quartz Hill High School
Awards: MVP Varsity Soccer (2006); Academic Award (2004-2007); All Conference (2006)
Glad Bugariu says: “Alexa is like no player we have ever had at the Abbey since I have been here. She is a classic center forward that will pose a major problem to the opposition”

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ANYA ROSEN NAMED ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

The University Athletic Association (UAA) recently named Anya Rosen, La Cañada High School class of 2007, as the Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Year. Rosen, a goalkeeper, is a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University.

Rosen earned the starting goalkeeper spot in the sixth game of the season and subsequently recorded four shutouts. She twice earned UAA Defensive Athlete of the Week honors and finished the year with a 0.77 goals against average.

Rosen was a four-year member of the La Cañada High School girl’s varsity soccer team. She also played for the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club (CVSC) on a team coached by Reggie Rivas. Rosen was trained at CVSC by goalkeeping trainer Ian McClung.

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RIVAS GETS THINGS ROLLING FOR CV
A fixture in the Crescenta Valley community, former Falcons girls' Coach Reggie Rivas has lead a soccer transformation

Glendale News-Press, August 6, 2007

It all started, oddly enough, with the rolling of a soccer ball down an aisle of a Northridge warehouse in the early hours of the morning.

As Reggie Rivas, Director of Coaching and chief architect of the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club, tells it, getting back into soccer — particularly coaching the sport — was one of the farthest things from his mind in 1999.
That's when Costco co-worker Billy Curtis first began his attempts to guide Rivas toward what would become his calling.

"I didn't know what I wanted to do in life after playing [soccer] in college, I was a little lost," says the 31-year-old Rivas, who played in his hometown for Modesto Junior College and at Cal State Northridge before an injury ended his college career in the late 1990s. "Billy and I worked the graveyard shift at Costco and one night at 2 a.m., he rolled me a soccer ball and I juggled it.

"At the time, he had a 7-year-old daughter playing AYSO in Region 88 in Glendale , and he asked me to show her some moves."

Barely knowing Curtis at the time, Rivas was a bit skeptical of the idea, but after much prodding, eventually agreed to give Curtis' daughter some lessons on the field.

"Just to get him off my back, I trained her one day, and he called me after her next AYSO game to tell me she had scored three goals," Rivas recalls. "I trained her again and I started liking it. I enjoyed that connection of teaching a kid a skill."

So was born the coaching career of Rivas, who, since his introduction to the community as a Crescenta Valley High junior varsity soccer coach in 1999, has had unparalleled influence on its landscape of youth soccer.

Rivas began the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club in 2001 while coaching the Falcons girls' varsity team as a supplement to the already large presence of the American Youth Soccer Organization in the area.

A key objective of the co-ed club has always been to prepare its players for high school soccer, and to continue to develop them while in high school in preparation for a college career.

"There was no club soccer in our area [when the club started]," says Rivas, whose enterprise has steadily grown from its two original teams to the total of 14 squads it fields today. "There was AYSO, which is great, but there just wasn't that next level of competition to get our high schools better."

A prime example of CVSC's effectiveness in developing players is Emma Dearman, the senior goalkeeper for 2006-07 Pacific-League champion Crescenta Valley , who is bound for Sonoma State University in the fall.

A casual soccer player who was more interested in softball when she met Rivas six years ago while waiting for her younger sister's lesson to conclude, Dearman has been heavily involved with the club ever since.

"I was already playing goalie with my AYSO team so I decided to go out [for CVSC] and I became a part of the club the first year it started," says Dearman, who this past season shared Pacific League tri-MVP honors with CVSC teammate Catrina Flores of Hoover and Kristina Amela of Burbank. "It definitely got me more serious about soccer.

"The club provided me with a goalie coach to train with so I could just work on that. Reggie was supportive in everything we did — for me, he was like a father figure and he pushed me towards what I wanted to succeed in."

Dearman is part of a team - or rather a group of girls that remained teammates as they advanced to each age level of the club together - that holds a special place in Rivas' heart.

Its most recent roster also boasts an impressive assortment of athletes from the area.

In addition to Dearman and Flores, the 2006-07 Girls Under 17 team featured All-Pacific League first-team selection Elena Torres of Hoover and second-team defender Richelle Mascaro of Crescenta Valley. All-Rio Hondo League goalkeeper Anya Rosen of La Canada alternated starts in goal with Dearman. Also on that team were multi-sport varsity athletes Erin Hartwig of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and Heather Hansen of Providence .

"It's a very exciting time to see them grow, and now they're off to college," says Rivas, who typically coaches three girls' teams during a club season.

The core of that group, when they were members of the club's Girls Under 13 squad, won the 87-team State Cup Tournament in 2003. In 2005, they made it to the quarterfinals of the world's largest youth soccer tournament, Sweden 's Gothia Cup, as an Under 16 team.

As the tight-knit group nears the end of its time in the club, Rivas is already excited about the next generation of girls from his club ready for high school.

"This group of girls is loaded with talent," says Rivas of his Girls Under 15 squad, led by incoming Crescenta Valley freshmen Olivia Sierra, Sylvia Martinez and Jordan Royer, and Sacred Heart freshman Danielle Molina, to name a few. "Here is the future of the club, and the future of soccer in our community."

Last season, that team, assisted by former Crescenta Valley and UCLA standout Stephanie Rigamat, became the first from CVSC to win the prestigious San Diego Nomads College Showcase.

While the club's focus is on strengthening the high school talent pool, it was the success Rivas found as a high school coach in the early part of the decade that partly enabled the club's beginnings.

"My 2002 group of girls was a very special group, they were all heart," Rivas says of the Crescenta Valley girls' varsity team he guided to a runner-up finish in the CIF Southern Section Division II playoffs. "If it wasn't for them, this club probably wouldn't have gotten off the ground the way it did — they inspired a lot of kids.

"They are an inspiration to me and to the kids that have grown up playing in our club, because they still remember that group."

Jordan Stanley, a captain of that Falcons team, who now coaches for CVSC, deflects much of the credit for that run and its ensuing repercussions back to Rivas.

"I really liked the fact that he was very intense about the sport, but also really cared about us as people," Stanley says. "He wasn't just a coach concerned about winning, he was concerned about player development, the whole team aspect and us as kids."

For the success and happiness he has found in what he calls, "the greatest job in the world," Rivas eternally credits Curtis. The former La Crescenta resident, with whom Rivas has remained good friends, not only urged him to take up coaching but also recommended him to associates in the school's soccer program for his first coaching job at Crescenta Valley.

Rivas also credits that institution and the surrounding city that has become more of a second home than a workplace.

"Tommy Lasorda bleeds Dodger blue, but I bleed CV blue," he says with a laugh. "For the club and the community. I love it."

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CV SOCCER CLUB SPAWNS COACHES
Soccer: Lilavois, Fraschetti and Barbiera, all products of soccer program, now coaching at the high school level.

By Gabriel Rizk, Glendale News Press, August 6, 2007

GLENDALE — The connection between the area's high school soccer players and the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club is a clear one, as many Nitros, Tornadoes and Falcons can also be found on team rosters of the six-year old club.

Just as prevalent, however, are the connections between the club's coaches and local high schools.
Three of the six varsity soccer programs furnished by Glendale, Hoover and Crescenta Valley highs are currently headed by coaches with ties to former Falcons girls' Coach Reggie Rivas' developmental league.

Crescenta Valley boys' Coach Randy Lilavois, who's heading into his third season leading the Falcons, is the longest tenured of the trio, which includes newly hired girls' Coach Heather Fraschetti at Crescenta Valley and girls' Coach Dino Barbiera at Glendale.

The door swings both ways, as former Hoover girls' Coach Brett Vorster and former Falcons girls' Coach Cesar Hidalgo have gone from high school positions to full-time roles with CVSC.

"Encouraging the local coaches in our area to stay here and coach and educate these kids is great," said Rivas, who is also the CVSC Director of Coaching. "[By coaching in the club], the high school coaches are giving back to the youth, and their dreams and goals are the same as mine — development.

"If we develop players and coaches, it just makes high school soccer much better."

Rivas holds a United States Soccer Federation "C" license, and uses the guidelines and methods of the USSF coaches to instruct his own staff.

The overriding emphasis, according to Rivas, is positive coaching, reflected in the simple credo, "Be honest, be direct, but be correct."

There is an underlying focus on technical instruction, led by the club's Technical Director, Hidalgo, a veteran of club soccer coaching with a strong background in teaching technique and skills.

"I believe [the club] is a very safe way of developing not only the coaches for the high school , but coaches overall," said Hidalgo, who led the Falcons to a Pacific League title last season before giving way to Fraschetti, who was previously an assistant in the Glendale girls' program. "The reputation of CV soccer club is good, and the family atmosphere that we try to develop here is brought up to the high schools, so parents don't have to second guess whether the coach coming into their high school is good or not."

The family atmosphere Hidalgo refers to applies not just to the club's players and families as a whole, but to the group of coaches itself.

Some of Rivas' past and present coaches laud the club and its bonds affectionately, almost like a cherished alma mater that, no matter how far away they venture, will always be there when they return.

Jordan Stanley, a 2003 Crescenta Valley graduate who played under Rivas, returned to coach two of the club's teams last year.

"[Reggie] is a very family-oriented, idealistic guy for a club," Stanley said of Rivas's hands-on approach to managing the club's teams and its coaches. "He has personal relationships with all the coaches. We would do anything for him, and we know he would do anything for us, so it is like a family."

Rivas considers it important for the community to continue the current cycle of local figures like Stanley stepping up to fill roles in high school and club soccer coaching alike.

"I think we have some of the best coaches in the region because they are just great role models and ex-players," Rivas said. "It would be great to someday see an alumni take Crescenta Valley High soccer to yet another level. When my time is done, hopefully an alumni of CVSC will take over this program. The whole thing is to give back."

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FRASCHETTI TO LEAD CV
Soccer: Heather Fraschetti, a Glendale High assistant, named new Falcons girls' coach.
By Grant Gordon

GLENDALE — Developing impassioned young players, furtherPacific Leaguedomination and lengthy CIF postseason runs.
 
Those are the goals and the reasons behind Heather Fraschetti, a Glendale High assistant last season, taking over the reins of the Crescenta Valley High girls' soccer program.


"Crescenta Valley has an incredible reputation," said Fraschetti of a Falcons program that has won two league titles in the last three seasons. "What they need to do is start advancing farther in CIF. They've definitely got the technical [aspects], I want to bring them the tactics and I think [with their fundamentals and talent], that will be possible."

  Fraschetti accepted the position on May 25 and the team was informed of her hiring on Thursday.

  "Heather brings a great deal of experience and passion for the sport," said Crescenta Valley girls' Athletic Director Pete Loporchio, who was part of a hiring committee that included a parent representative, Assistant Principal Peter Kim and Principal Linda Evans. "She just has a love of the game and a passion for what she's doing."

  Fraschetti, 30, takes over a position vacated by Cesar Hidalgo after the Falcons' 15-6-3 campaign this past season. Crescenta Valley went 12-1-1 en route to the league title and advanced to the CIF Southern Section Division II tournament's second round. Hidalgo coached the program for three seasons, twice being named All-Area Coach of the Year.

  Last year, Fraschetti assisted Glendale Coach Kris Lowe. The most difficult part of taking the Crescenta Valley job was leaving behind the group of Nitros players that Fraschetti had grown close to.

  "It was a really hard thing to do," Fraschetti said. "I got really close with the girls."
  Fraschetti played a big role in Glendale practices, as Lowe, who admits she's looking for someone to perhaps fill her position, dealt with, along with the coaching aspects, all the administrative chores on top of being a teacher at the school.

  "It was a good opportunity for her," said Lowe of Fraschetti taking on the Crescenta Valley job. "The kids and her got along very, very well. They really respected her — they still do."

  Fraschetti, who had previously coached junior varsity soccer at Marina High, currently coaches for the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club, as well, leading the girls' U10 and U11 squads. With CVSC readily feeding the Falcons with players already equipped with fundamental knowledge, Fraschetti saw a chance to sustain a successful program and make it even better.

  "I was so pleased to hear that Crescenta Valley hired her because I think she's going to take care of these girls and take them to the next level." said CVSC Director of Coaching Reggie Rivas, who also previously coached the Falcons, leading them to a CIF title game appearance in 2002. "She could really lead them in the right direction to a CIF title.

  "Cesar's done a great job the last three years and I admire him for that, and now Heather is the next person to take over the program."

  With a young core of returning starters coming back that includes All-Area selections Brittany Berger, Tori Baldridge and Kim Carcich, Fraschetti believes continued league-title supremacy should be in the cards.

  "There's no reason why they shouldn't [keep winning]," she said.

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NEWS RELEASE

February 29th, 2007

Crescenta Valley Soccer Club Announces

TOTAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Program

In a major move to continue the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club’s on-going commitment to the highest quality individualized player development and training in the area, the club’s Director of Coaching Reggie Rivas and the CVSC E-Board are announcing a revolutionary new program that will immediately begin integrating into the club’s training curriculum.

The ground-breaking TOTAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Program is a multi-faceted program that is designed to start at the earliest ages and culminate with providing college opportunities for players interested in taking their game to the highest level.

The TOTAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Program will be implemented immediately for all current and prospective CVSC teams. Rivas outlined the details to the program and how it will work.

• CVSC TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CESAR HIDALGO TO WORK WITH EVERY CVSC PLAYER TO INCREASE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

CVSC Coach Cesar Hidalgo has been promoted to the newly created position of CVSC Technical Director. Cesar will work exclusively with every CVSC player as part of a specific on-going curriculum designed to instill a high level of individual fundamental ball skill and individual player awareness. Rivas commented on Hidalgo, “ Cesar is a master of the fundamental ball work required to play soccer at the highest level. The fact that every player in our club will now benefit from consistent on-going training with Cesar as part of our basic curriculum is a great step forward for us, and will not doubt give every players that comes to CVSC a leg up on the competition.“ For Cesar’s bio please see the “Our Coaches“ link on the club website, www.cvsoccerclub.com.

CVSC Coach Cesar Hidalgo

• CVSC DIRECTOR OF GOALKEEPING IAN MCCLUNG TO CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR EVERY CLUB GOALIE.

CVSC Goalkeeper Director Ian McClung will continue to work with every CVSC goalie on a consistent and on-going basis throughout the year. Ian’s success in developing our club goalies was noted by Rivas, “This year CVSC graduates two goalies, Anya Rosen and Emma Dearman from our Girls U17 team, and both of these girls will be playing in college. Anya will attend Carnegie Mellon in the fall and Emma is reviewing offers from several schools. It is a great testament to the commitment and hard work that these players have displayed throughout their career at CVSC and also to Ian’s ability to develop these ladies to their highest potential. Ian takes a very hands-on detailed approach with all his players….and the results speak for themselves.“

CVSC Coach Ian McClung

• FORMER U.S. NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER STEPHANIE RIGAMAT JOINS CVSC AS COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.

In CVSC’s on-going commitment to provide college level opportunities to interested players, we‘re proud to announce the addition of Stephanie Rigamat to our training and coaching corp. Stephanie is one of the most accomplished women’s soccer players ever in Southern California and brings a very high level of soccer experience and coaching knowledge to CVSC. In addition to her duties on the field, Stephanie will also be a leading advocate for CVSC in our effort to continue to develop players to ready to step into the college playing ranks. Stephanie’s extensive network of relationships in coaching circles across the country will be put to use for the benefit of our players. Rivas commented, “Adding Stephanie to our club is a real coup for us. Stephanie is very committed to giving back to our community and using her energy and experience to take CVSC to the next level. We couldn’t be more exited to have her on board.“

CVSC Coach

Stephanie Rigamat

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Stephanie's bio...

• MARC LOWENTHAL NAMED DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING AND CVSC TALENT SCOUT.

In recognition of his energy and effort towards CVSC’s player recruitment effort, Marc will continue to work closely with DOC Reggie Rivas to identify and bring the best local soccer talent to CVSC. Rivas added, “Marc’s dedication and commitment to the club has truly been amazing. I’m very much looking forward to working with him. Recruiting talented, committed players is the lifeblood of our organization and makes us stronger and gives deserving players the opportunity to take their game to the highest level.“

  
 
 
  Congratulations to CVSC’s Emma Dearman and Catrina Flores.  Both players currently play for the CVSC Girls Under 17 team and were recently named as Women’s Soccer Co-MVP’s of the Pacific League.  
 
 
  Crescenta Valley Soccer Club GU-10 Team Wins Tournament Championship

Playing in their first tournament as a newly formed team, the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club Girls’ Under-10 team exceeded expectations, and won a Championship in the 07’ - UCLA 6 V 6 Challenge.

  “What a great way to begin as a team,” exclaimed Coach Heather Fraschetti as she presented medals to her players. “This team has really worked hard and was able to take what was taught in practice and make the transition to live games.”

  The CVSC GU-10 team faced its first challenge on Saturday morning when it took the field against a very strong team from Santa Monica. The Santa Monica club jumped out to an early lead and eventually defeated CVSC 4-1.

  With first game jitters out of the way, the CVSC girls, in Game Two were able to move the ball down the field with their dominant defense and crisp passing as they breezed to an easy 8-0 victory. With just two games played as a team, Coaches and Parents alike were all able to see the great promise that this team shows.

  In their third game, the CVSC GU-10 team knew that if they were able to win, they would make it to the finals in their first tournament. With determination etched in their faces, the team was staked to a quick 4-0 lead and never looked back in a resounding 12-0 victory.

  In the Championship Game, the CVSC team was looking to avenge their first game loss to the spirited and tough team from Santa Monica. In the matches opening minutes both teams played well in transition, but neither was able to score. The scoreless tie quickly changed as Sarah Patrick scored from her Left Outside Half position to give CVSC an early 1-0 lead. Not to be outdone, the Santa Monica club answered with a goal of their own just before halftime to tie the match 1-1. As the teams took the field to start the second half, Coach Heather and Coach Dino gave the team final instructions. Strong play from both teams continued to be the order until Lauren Busta knocked in a rebound to give CVSC a 2-1 lead. The Santa Monica team desperately tried to tie the score, but the strong defense of MianneKim Zuiderveen, Rachel Bird, and keeper, Kaitlyn Molina prevented them from doing so. Isabel Arriaza clinched the game by beating a defender with a beautiful move, and following it with a strong blast into the back of the net giving CVSC a 3-1 win and tournament championship.

  “We’re so proud of this team and we look forward to a bright future for this talented team as it continues to build,” commented head coach Heather Fraschetti.

  To learn more about the GU-10 team, visit the CVSC website at www.cvsoccerclub.com. 		 
 
 
 

Awarding the league's best
Soccer: CV's Emma Dearman and Hoover's Catrina Flores named two of Pacific League's Most Valuable Players.

By Gabriel Rizk
Glendale News-Press – Monday February 26th, 2007

GLENDALE — With so much talent to recognize in Pacific League girls' soccer this year, the league's coaches found it necessary to select no less than three Most Valuable Players for the 2006-07 season. Two of those distinctions were bestowed on local athletes.

Emma Dearman, a senior goalkeeper for league-champion Crescenta Valley High, and Hoover senior midfielder/ forward Catrina Flores were both selected as tri-MVPs, along with sophomore forward Kristina Amela of Burbank. "It's great to get that recognition," said Dearman, who tallied roughly 100 saves for the Falcons (15-6-3, 12-1-1 in league). "It means a lot to me — especially being a goalkeeper — that everyone recognizes all the hard work I've put in this season." It is not only the first league MVP award won by Dearman, but her first all-league recognition after backing up Sarah Peters in previous seasons.

"Being a senior and a leader on the team, [Dearman] gave a lot of confidence to our defense and that translated into us having a lot of shutouts," Falcons third-year Coach Cesar Hidalgo said. "[Becoming an MVP] doesn't necessarily happen anytime, but as long as you keep striving you know that sometime you are going to be recognized for the hard work." The Falcons recorded 12 shutouts, with 10 of those coming in league games. They only allowed four goals in league play.

For Flores, a mainstay on the all-league first team since her freshman year, capturing the honor realized a preseason goal to reach new heights in her final campaign at Hoover. "It's a good way to end my senior year," Flores said. "I've always made first team, but never MVP. "It was one of my top goals coming into this year." Flores scored 19 goals and added nine assists for the Tornadoes (7-12-1, 5-8). "She definitely deserves [the award] — she's worked hard all season and she kept us in the games," first-year Hoover Coach Julie Testin said. "All the girls really enjoyed playing with her and learning from her. "We're definitely going to miss her next year." Crescenta Valley dominated the Pacific League this year, capturing the program's first league title since 2005, and first outright since 1997.

Accordingly, the Falcons boasted the most selections — six including Dearman — of any team in the league between the first and second teams. Sophomore defender Tori Baldridge (four goals, four assists) and midfielders Kim Carcich (eight goals, four assists) and Brittany Berger (nine goals, three assists), both sophomores, were all selected to the first team. Senior midfielder/forward Astrid Castaneda, who had a team-high 10 goals, and senior defender Richelle Mascaro picked up second-team honors, while senior utility player Sammie Wright was named an honorable mention. "It's an acknowledgement of how hard we've worked and the talent we have," Hidalgo said. Hoover senior defender Elena Torres earned her first first-team selection, and Melisa Sanchez, also a Tornadoes defender, was named to the second team. Allison Yee received an honorable mention. Glendale High's Sarah Mizuki garnered the sole first-team selection for the Nitros, while teammate Gabbi Chiraboga earned a second- team selection. Natasha Wolhein received an honorable mention. It was Mizuki's second-straight

  
 
 
 
CVSC Girls U-12 Soccer Team Reaches Finals at Irvine Winter Classic

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In a repeat performance, the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club girls U-12 soccer team reached the finals in their bracket at the Irvine Winter Classic for the second straight year. The team took home 2nd place medals after a weekend played in the bitter cold.

 The first game on Saturday, January 13th literally belonged to the birds: Nicole and Olivia Bird, that is. Nicole scored early in the game on a long pass from Julia Blanco. She quickly followed up with a masterful shot into the net from the left side. Olivia organized the defense and, along with Marisa Vasquez and Sydney Parucci, kept the Pacific Coast Soccer Club’s Blue Crush team shotless. Their only Blue Crush goal happened as a result of a penalty kick on a dubious call. The CVSC girls won 2-1.

 As the afternoon breeze began to blow, the CVSC girls challenged a particularly aggressive Claremont Stars team. In a 1-1 tie, Katie Callister scored the CVSC goal with a dazzling shot from midfield. Goalie Ashley Hebard showed her mettle as she faced the elbows and cleats of the Stars front line. Once again, the CVSC defense dominated the field with dynamic play from midfielder Cori Benedict.

 The CVSC squad was short-staffed for Sunday’s games, but defender Maeve Shelly returned to the field despite a very bad cold and held the OC-Xtreme offense in check. Tiffany Austin rocketed a shot past the Xtreme defenders deep into the left corner of the net. Midfielder Tiffany Yzaguirre dominated the Xtreme offense and kept play on the CV side of the field. The Xtreme had one moment of brilliance, tying the game at 1-1 in the final minutes.

 In what amounted to the championship game, the CVSC girls faced Laguna Niguel plus in a highly competitive battle. Karina Arriaza proved ubiquitous in midfield and defense, demonstrating her speed and skills in play across the field. Sara Brock commanded the goal, refusing every attempt by Laguna Niguel. The highlight of the game was Brianna Bendall’s high-flying shot in the closing seconds of the game which narrowly bounced off the post, leaving the final score tied at 0-0.

 “We’re a little disappointed that we didn’t take 1st place this year after last year’s 2nd place finish, but the girls played well and continue to show great improvement as a team,” commented Coach Cesar Hidalgo. “They’re performing better and better with each game and I celebrate their progress.”

 This is the fourth time this CVSC team has reached the finals in tournament play this year. The team took the Anaheim Holiday Classic championship just last month.

 “What I admire most about these girls is their spirit and camaraderie,” said Assistant Coach Amanda Diedrich. “They seem to enjoy the friendships they’ve built almost as much as they enjoy the sport.”

 To learn more about the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club or to arrange a tryout for the upcoming season with any of its teams, visit the CVSC website at www.cvsoccerclub.com

  
 
 
 

CVSC Girls U14 Wins Nike Harvest Cup

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The CVSC girls U14 soccer team continued their winning ways by capturing the Nike Harvest Cup in Irvine. The team had another fantastic tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend to make their total three championships in tournament this season.

 In the initial round of pool play, the team had to rebound from an early defeat to the Claremont Stars. Despite the 1-0 loss, they dominated the pitch but could not find the back of the net. Stellar goalkeeping was provided by Alexandra Woodward. The team knew they had to win their next games to advance on in the tournament.

 The second contest against the SC Storm led to better results. In a 3-1 victory, exceptional defense was provided by Kelly Clark, Whitney Cowell, Danielle Molina, Savannah Rhoads and Hallie White. Goals were tallied by forwards Sylvie Ramirez and Vanessa Capra along with midfielder Jordan Royer.

 Needing another strong performance, the CVSC girls rose to the occasion against the Black Diamond SC from Utah. The midfield was controlled by Hannah Gerald, Janelle Topete, Olivia Sierra, Lauren Cech and Sarah Patterson. Goals were scored by Lisa Lim, Cecilia Martinez and Clark. This group’s dominance led to a 3-1 victory and advancement out of pool play into the semi-finals.

 As she has the entire season, star goalkeeper Eirene Kim shined in the semi-finals against Bakersfield United Premier. With the support of her strong defensive unit, she provided a shutout in a 2-0 win. Goals were scored by Clark and Ramirez in exciting fashion. The victory placed the team in the finals.

 In the finals the team faced the Southwest SC Elite. An early goal by Molina, started the game off right. Southwest bounced back and tied the score 1-1 at the half. Following some controversial calls, Clark secured the victory with a penalty kick with only minutes to play. The girls had clinched the title with a 2-1 win.

 “This win illustrates the hard work of this team and their ability to persevere.” said coach Adam Darby as he reflected on the teams effort. Director of Coaching Reggie Rivas was supporting the girls all weekend along with assistant coach Julie Broussard. “I am so proud of this team’s determination and skill.” commented Rivas after the win.

 
 
 
 

CVSC GIRLS U14 TEAM WINS THE JUSA TOURNAMENT

 The CVSC Girls Under 14, Silver Elite team dominated in the JUSA Kickoff this past weekend. Winning all of their games in decisive fashion and once again proving they are one of the top teams in Southern California, the team prepared themselves for league play next week.

 They began pool play against OJSC Red Premier from Orange County. The team was in exceptional form and set a tone for the tournament with a 5-1 victory. The midfield play was controlled by Olivia Sierra, Danielle Molina and Lisa Lim. Goals were scored by Jordan Royer, Lauren Cech, and defenders Savannah Rhoads and Kelly Clark.

 In the second contest, against the Riverside Fusion, CVSC continued their winning ways. In a 3-0 shutout, goalkeeper Eirene Kim tallied her first shutout of the tournament. Strong defensive play from Whitney Cowell, Hallie White, Kelly Clark and Savannah Rhoads supported the great play from Kim. Goals were provided by Cecilia Martinez, Jordan Royer and Danielle Molina.

 After dominating the first day of play, the competition became more challenging. Needing victories to continue, the team played the tough home team JUSA Select Blue. In a highly contested battle the girls were victorious 1-0. Speedy midfield play was provided by Vanessa Capra, Sarah Patterson in conjunction with Sierra, Molina and Lim. The games only score was provided by Royer with a rocket from the top of the box. This win put the team in the finals. Kim had recorded another shutout with the support of her tenacious defense.

 In the finals, the CVSC girls were to face the talented Silver Elite, Arsenal FC team. Following a long and hot weekend on the pitch, Coach Adam Darby made sure they were ready for the contest. The girls started strong with a long shot from defender Hallie White that cleared the keeper’s hands. Forward Sylvie Ramirez tallied the second goal with a powerful run through the box. Molina completed a header on a corner shot from Cech to put the team up 3-0 at the half. The agile Capra began the second half scoring with a swift move in front of the keeper. Royer completed the victory with a penalty kick shot. A dominant 5-0 victory was the final.

 Coach Darby had been looking for goal production from his team. They answered by scoring fourteen goals and only allowing one. “I am proud of this teams energy and goal scoring”, Coach Adam commented as he accepted the tournament championship trophy. Assistant Coach Julie Broussard voiced high praises for the teams’ effort and skill. Danielle Molina was named the Player of the Match and received special commendations from the tournament directors.

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CRESCENTA VALLEY U14 GIRLS REACH SAN FRANCISCO CUP FINAL

 The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club Girls Under 14 team journeyed north to play in the San Francisco Cup soccer tournament over Memorial Day weekend. In the opening match CV faced a scrappy Legacy Extreme team from Davis. Gusting, chilly winds impacted the play of both teams as usually accurate passes were blown long or wide of the mark, resulting in a scoreless defensive struggle. Finally in the 56th minute, Brittany Johnson left-footed a laser-like shot into the back of the Davis net for a 1-0 Crescenta Valley victory.

 The second match pitted CV against the SFVC Tremors on the artificial turf of Skyline College. The pristine surface helped CV fully utilize their possession and control game. The CV side dominated the action, easily maintaining possession for 90% of the match, thanks to the deft touch of Brittani Dearman and Brooke Davis, among others. Newcomer Michelle Weir meshed well into the flow of the CV game. Midfielder Kelsie Bishop scored in the 12th minute to give CV a 1-0 lead, but despite controlling the entire game, none of numerous subsequent CV shots found the goal. A saving tackle in the last minute of play by Alexis Mueller with an open net helped preserve the 1-0 victory, keeper Allie Woodward’s second shutout of the tournament. The only bad news for CV was that forward Amanda Schwartz was lost for the remainder of the tournament with a badly sprained ankle.

 In the third match CV faced the Burlingame Power, a finalist in last year’s SF Cup. CV found themselves down 1-0 early as confusion over a referee’s flag caused the defense to relax. Roused by having allowed an uncontested score, CV responded with a relentless attack. Rachel Hart knotted the match in the 9th minute and Hart then gave CV the lead with a header off a corner kick just before the end of the half. Five minutes into the second half, Rachel completed the hat trick with her third goal of the match. Forward Paige O’Connor supplemented the attack well. Burlingame scored a late goal on a questionable penalty call, but the outcome was never in doubt. CV advanced to the final a perfect 3-0 in pool play.

 Crescenta Valley faced the Pacifica Blaze in the championship match in front of a near-capacity crowd at Baker Soccer Stadium on Memorial Day afternoon. Breanna Villalobos gave CV a quick lead in the 2nd minute of the game, faking out the Blaze goalkeeper with a well-placed shot. The Blaze tied the match three minutes into the second half, but after that, unseasonably warm weather took its toll on both squads, particularly the injury-depleted CV side. The defense lead by Katie Martin and buoyed by aggressive play from Amanda Rose Johnson repelled several serious threats throughout the second half, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The championship was decided on penalty kicks as the Blaze netted all five of their attempts while CV managed only four. Nevertheless, the weekend was a very successful outing for the Girls Under 14 team and their new coaches, Adam Darby and Renato O’Neal.

 
 
 
  Crescenta Valley Soccer Club Girls U16 Battle in Cal-South National Cup
 With 20-plus mile an hour winds and a premier level opponent, the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club’s girls U16 team had their work cut out for them at the Lancaster National Soccer Complex on Saturday afternoon. CVSC		  
 
 
 
CVSC Girls U13 Team Wins Samba Invitational See Photo
  

The CVSC Girls U13 team had a dominant regular season by finishing second in the Silver Elite League of the Coast Soccer League. They followed this feat by advancing out of pool play in the prestigious National Cup against the most powerful teams in California.
 In their first tournament of the summer season, they won the highly competitive Samba Invitational.

 Play began against the strong Desert United Club. The team was spear headed by a strong defensive effort from Whitney Cowell, Kelly Clark, Savannah Rhoads and Hallie White. The team played to a scoreless draw in the first half. In the second half, Clark scored on a set piece goal from outside the box. This 1-0 victory started a string of victories for the girls.

 The second game would be against the Conejo Valley Avalanche. In the heat of the afternoon, the midfield played with great skill. Midfielders Vanessa Capra, Hannah Gerald, Danielle Molina, Lisa Lim and Olivia Sierra controlled play and opened up numerous scoring opportunities. Stellar goal keeper Eirene Kim recorded her second shutout of the day as the team finished with a 0-0 draw.

 This placed the team in the semi-finals against the Claremont Stars. This team had been dominant in the tournament and destroyed their competitors. Goals had been difficult to come by in this aggressive tournament and pressure was on the forwards Sylvie Ramirez, Cecilia Martinez and Jordan Royer. After a scoreless first half, Royer hit Martinez on a corner kick to put CVSC up 1-0. Kim again registered a shutout with the assistance of her defense to move the team onto the finals.

 Coach Adam Darby was elated with the team's perseverance and determination. "To go through the tournament and not give up a goal is quite a statement. I am so very proud of how these girls played. They continue to improve every time they are on the field." Asst. Coaches, Reggie Rivas (Director of Coaching) and Julie Broussard also had high praise for the girl's strength and determination," They are unstoppable, when in the zone.

 The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club continues to grow and is looking for individuals or teams who want to compete at the highest level. We are currently looking for players in all age groups. > If you are interested in finding

 
 
 
 
Crescenta Valley Soccer Club's elite U12 Girls win prestigious Cal South Spring Cup
May 7, 2006 - Riverside California

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The under 12 Girls fought hard to win Sunday against a very strong Newport Mesa S C team. Skilled play from BRIANA GALVEZ, DANIELLE BUSTA, CATHERINE DAVIS, MALLORY CARCICH, JOHANNA MORAN, TIERNAN HEBRON, SIERRA RHOADS, TALIA KALFAYAN, BRIANNA ISMALE, ABIGAIL POTTER, CELINA MINISSIAN, ALANA ROLLINS, DANIELLE BURFORD, KARINEH MINISSIAN, SUSAN IBARRA, JACQUE PHINNEY resulted in a great win for the team and the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club. "This tournament win was well deserved, these girls have trained and played hard and I'm very proud of them", Head Coach, Cesar Hidalgo.

 
 
 
 

CVSC Girls U16 Advance to Sweet 16 of Cal South National Cup
 Thanks to a thrilling overtime victory on Sunday at the John Blanch Memorial Soccer Complex in Temecula on Sunday the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club Girls U16 advances to the round of 16 in the 2006 Cal South National Cup tournament. The 2006 National Cup tournament is comprised of the top 45 competitive teams at the U16 age group.

 Battling strong winds and fatigue, the CVSC girls preserved a 3-2 overtime victory over California Legends of Santa Barbara in a Sunday afternoon game in the round of 32. CVSC dominated the game early leading to a goal in the 7th minute by Brittany Berger. Berger faked a shot and then thread a low strike just inside the far post to give the home team the lead. In the 25th minute Hannah Green hit a perfect flick off a Chantel Capra cross to take CVSC up 2-0. At that point the Legends mounted their comeback. A goal off a free kick with less than a minute remaining ended the half 2-1. In the second half the Legends knotted the game after applying constant pressure to the CVSC defense. CVSC goalie Anya Rosen kept it tied with a spectacular save on a break-away shot by the Legends forward in the 65th minute. After 80 minutes the elimination round game went into two 10 minute overtime periods. At the 9th minute of the first overtime period, CVSC midfielder Catrina Flores hit a hard strike from the top of the 18 yard box into the upper corner to give CVSC the victory.

 CVSC travels to the Lancaster National Soccer Complex on May 6th to continue play. The team is coached by former Crescenta Valley High School coach Reggie Rivas. To learn more about CVSC visit www.cvsoccerclub.com.

 
 
 
 

CRESCENTA VALLEY GIRLS U14s TAKE SO CAL UNITED GOLD
 The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club Under 14 Girls bested stiff competition the weekend of March 25-26 to win the championship of the Gold bracket of the So Cal United NIKE Invitational Tournament. CVSC opened the tourney with a convincing 3-0 victory over North Valley Venom from Encino. Amanda Schwartz, Kelsie Bishop and Brooke Davis each tallied goals, as eight different CV girls combined for 14 shots on goal while the defense allowed Venom only two shot on goal of their own.

 Saturday afternoon’s contest pitted CV against the Arsenal Football Club of Alta Loma. Amanda Schwartz gave CV the lead in the 23rd minute, scoring her second goal of the day off an assist from Breana Villalobos. Arsenal answered right back, scoring three minutes later to tie the match at one-all. With strong midfield play from Brittani Dearman, Kelsie Bishop, Dani Vargas and Rachel Hart, CV dominated the action, out shooting Arsenal, 11 to 6, but could not break through for a score. With two minutes left in the match, Summer Davidson lofted an arcing shot just over the goalkeeper, just under the crossbar to give CV an exciting 2-1 victory.

 On Sunday morning CV faced the host team, So Cal United. Lock-down defense was the order of the day as the CV back line of Brooke Davis, Brittany Johnson, Katie Martin and Alexis Mueller was impenetrable. But SC United’s defense was just as stingy, allowing CV only two shots on goal. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. Though tied with United with a 2-0-1 record, CV advanced to the final by virtue of having allowed only one goal in three games.

 In the championship match CV took on the Fury Football Club of Aliso Viejo. Again, strong defense from both sides was the story of the match Offensive momentum ebbed and flowed throughout the game, but each time CV or Fury mounted a thrust, the defenses repelled the threat. The match was extremely physical, with several CV players sent to the sideline with injuries. At the end of regulation, the match remained tied at 0-0. Two ten-minute overtime periods were played, but neither side scored, so after ninety minutes of hard-fought football, the match advanced to penalty kicks.

 Keeper Allie Woodward was outstanding in the showdown. After the first three rounds, CV held a 2-1 lead, thanks to a Fury miss and an all-out dive by Woodward that tipped the ball off the post and out of the goal. In the fourth round, CV netted a third PK to go up 3-1. On the fourth Fury try, Woodward timed her leap perfectly and pushed the attempt up and over the goal, clinching the tournament victory for CV. Coach Jason Van Broekhuisen and Assistant Dave Schubel named Kelsie Bishop tournament MVP for her outstanding midfield play the entire weekend, despite having to come out in the second half of the final match with a hip injury.

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CVSC U10 Boys Move on in League Cup See Photo
  

The Crescenta Valley Soccer Club's boys under 10 team has improved steadily over the past months. Finishing the league season with three straight victories, they prepared to play in the Coast Soccer League Cup Tournament. As a newly formed team of players in the Crescenta Valley area, the boys have battled hard to hone their soccer skills.

 Playing in Torrance this past weekend, the team advanced from pool play with a win and a tie. The team first beat the Morena Valley Heat in a 1-0 nail biter. Exceptional defense was provided by Joshua Cook, Anthony Aguilar, Michael Martin, Daniel Eng, Bijan Rahimi and Alex Damla. Star goal-keeper Joseph Inda made numerous saves to secure the shutout.

 The second game was versus the South Bay Soccer Club. Spectacular play was provided by the midfielders Joseph Kim, Adan Martinez and Ryan Boyd. Goals in both games were supplied by the speedy forward tandem of Tony Royer and Levik Youssefian. The team tied South Bay 2-2 to advance to the next round in San Bernadino.

 Coach Brett Vorster is ecstatic with the team's growth and development. "These boys have trained so hard and it is great to see them progress. I couldn't be prouder of them.", stated Coach Brett after the weekend. This team is looking for the most talented soccer youth boys in the surrounding area for the upcoming season. New boys and girls teams and interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Director of Coaching for CVSC, Reggie Rivas at reggiesoccer@yahoo.com.

 This team is one of many teams playing under the Crescenta Valley Soccer Team banner. Each year new teams are forming as a growing number of athletes in the area are moving to competitive club soccer. Teams

 
 
 
 
Crescenta Valley Soccer Club Girls U13 Team Continues Winning Ways See Photo
  

The CVSC Girls U13 team last year won their league in the silver bracket of the Coast Soccer League. As they moved to the silver elite bracket this season, they knew the competition would be increasing as they would play against the top teams in Southern California. After a grueling 14 game schedule, this talented group of athletes came in second place. They defeated the finest teams, from Simi Valley all the way to Alta Loma.

 They are presently preparing for the League Cup and National Cup tournaments. Coached by Adam Darby, this team combines phenomenal skill with unmatched determination." This team is so impressive with their ability to win games against the toughest competition" commented Coach Adam Darby on his teams progress.

 The team is comprised of defensive standouts Whitney Cowell, Sara Davis, Kelly Clark, Savannah De Sousa, Taylor Anderson, Kate Sappell and Savannah Rhoads. The powerful mid-field is anchored by Vanessa Capra, Hannah Gerald, Lisa Lim, Nicole Martel, Danielle Molina and Olivia Sierra. The dominant forwards are Jordan Royer and Cecilia Martinez. Goal keeper, Eirene Kim continues to provide stellar play and is one of the best in Southern California.

 
 
 
  CRESCENTA VALLEY GIRLS U14 REACH NHB CUP FINAL
 They were shoved. They were elbowed. And during Sunday's nail-biting championship, two players got knocked to the ground so hard in a scramble for the ball they were injured and had to sit out the rest of the game.

 CVSC took on the Serrano Golden Eagles from Arizona in the second match of pool play. The CVSC midfield of Brittani Dearman, Kelsie Bishop, Sissy Sovereign, Dani Vargas and Rachel Hart dominated play throughout. In the 38th minute of the match Summer Davidson scored the first CV goal of the tournament and seven minutes later, Sylvie Ramirez extended the lead with a goal off an assist by Vargas. The Golden Eagles never mounted a serious offensive threat, and keeper Allie Woodward recorded a second shutout. As the result of the 2-0 victory, CVSC won its pool and moved on to the elimination rounds.

 In the quarterfinal game CVSC faced Samba Blue. The two teams had dueled to a 1-1 tie back in May, when CV won the Samba/Diadora Tournament on Samba’s home turf. The rematch turned out to be just as close. CV struck first, with Sylvie Ramirez tallying a goal just two minutes into the match. Forwards Amanda Schwartz, Breanna Villalobos and Paige O’Connor kept the pressure on as CV had eight shots on goal. In the 33rd minute a defensive miscue allowed Samba to tie the match. The two clubs battled back and forth and appeared to be headed for a tie in regulation time, but the clock was ticking down towards a penalty kick shootout, in the last minute of play, Summer Davidson poked in the game-winning goal to give CVSC a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

 CV faced Pasadena-based Barcelona in the semi-final contest. Ramirez was the sparkplug again, scoring in the second minute off an assist by Davidson. Eight minutes later Davidson scored herself to extend the lead to 2-0. Barcelona came out hard to start the second half, scoring in the 39th minute to draw within one, but the CV defense held Barcelona at bay for another 2-1 victory and a trip to the championship game.

 CV was matched against the Laguna Hills Eclipse in the championship final held Monday morning on the plush soccer fields of UC Irvine. The Eclipse were the aggressors from the opening whistle, controlling the tempo with pin-point passes and constant movement. Thanks to its defensive quickness and outstanding work in goal from Allie Woodward, CV held the Eclipse at bay for the first half. CVSC was never able to mount a sustained offensive push and, as a result, the relentless Eclipse attackers finally broke through in the 45th minute. Twelve minutes later, the Eclipse scored again to extend their lead to 2-0. Coach Jason Van Broekhuizen tried various combinations of players to ignite the CV offense, but it was not to be as the only defeat of the long weekend left the CVSC girls one game short of a championship title.

 This championship round appearance marked the end of a successful summer tournament schedule for the CVSC U-14 girls. CV finished with a 7-4-1 record in summer tournament play, with three of the defeats coming