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I.D. Days Completed as 47 Attend Final Session
Birmingham, Alabama – 47 players attended our final Player I.D. Day in Birmingham, Alabama, Tuesday night. The entire I.D. Days sessions proved a great hit despite some weather adjustments. Players from birth years 2001-08 were assessed and evaluated and it looks extremely likely we will be fielding competitive teams in all boys age groups. Contracts…
Read MoreLast Player I.D. Day Set For Tomorrow
Hattiesburg, MS – The last boys Player I.D. Day is tomorrow May 16th at Samford University (intramural field) in Birmingham, Alabama. The times are set as follows: 5.00-6.30 for the ’05-06-07 ages; 7.00-8.30 for the ’01-02-03-04 ages.
Read More’02’s Almost Make It
Atlanta, GA – ‘The Academy’ 2002 team put on some great performances in all three games at the Atlanta Fire United Select Elite tournament this weekend. On Saturday they defeated the host clubs Gold team and their Elite team by 3-2 and 1-0 respectively. On Sunday they were squeezed out of the final by the…
Read MorePlayer I.D. Continues at The Oakes
Hattiesburg, MS – The final day of player I.D. assessments for the 2005-08 age groups was held Monday. Another good group turned out for the sessions with Jade Reynolds on the girls side and with two guest coaches helping on the boys side. All was conducted under the watchful gaze of Director of Player Development,…
Read More’01 Win adidas Event in Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN. ‘The Academy’ 2001 team won the Adidas Premier Invitational in Memphis, TN with a 3-game win over Brilla of Mississippi, Cincinnati United, Ohio and St. Louis Ajax from Missouri. The ’01’s scored 12 total goals, conceding only one from a penalty-kick called for an unfortunate hand ball during the opening game. Solid defense…
Read MorePlayer I.D. Sessions Cancelled Tonight
Hattiesburg, MS. WEATHER UPDATE: All Player I.D. sessions canceled for tonight. Early session moved to Monday, May 8th 4.30- 6.00 pm Boys 2005-06-07-08 & Girls 2003-04-05. No re-schedule for 2001-02-03-04 boys.
Read MoreWe Have Coaching Opportunities For You at Southern States Soccer
Southern States Soccer are currently looking for both full-time and part-time coaching staff for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Opportunities are available now for both experienced coaches and young, ambitious and energetic coaches ready to learn and improve their coaching skill-set while working in a positive coaching environment. If you are interested in looking at what…
Read More’02’s & ’03’s make final four in Open Cup
Decatur, AL ‘The Academy’ ’02 and ’03 teams did well to reach the semi-final stages of the Open Cup in Decatur, Alabama this past weekend before taking their bow from a very competitive tournament. The ’02’s were beaten by a narrow 1-2 scoreline against Mexican professional club Monterrey putting in a great effort but just…
Read MorePDC Girls latest
The Southern States Soccer PDC Girls 2004/05 team traveled to Daphne, Alabama last weekend for the Eastern Shore Cup. Despite two defeats the girls finished strong with a 1-0 win over FC Santa Rosa of Florida. Bailee Bennett scored the winning goal. The weekend’s MVP honors went to Anna Ryan Mayo and U12 player Kaelyn…
Read MoreAnother tournament win for ’02’s
The ’02 boys team came back from the weekend in Tallahasee, Florida with the Florida State Invitational tournament championship. They won all three games and played some good and entertaining soccer despite a physically tough final game against Florida Chivas who had two players ejected late in the second half. The ’03 team took some…
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