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Flathau thanks ‘The Academy’ and Coach Carl Reynolds
Houston, TX – Heath Flathau of Hattiesburg, Mississippi recently moved to Houston, Texas to join the Houston Texans Developmental Academy. Heath is an outstanding talent and had been playing his soccer in Jackson for the Rush. Even so he has worked consistently with us here at Southern States Soccer as a training player and as…
Read MoreSSS players trial at MLS Development Academy
Atlanta, GA – Christopher LaRussa (left) and ‘Juice’ Rowland were in Atlanta this week training with the MLS Atlanta United DA Academy. The boys made an impression playing against the Atlanta outfit when the Southern States Soccer ‘The Academy’ 2003 team beat United in tournament play by 4-3 recently. ‘Topher’ is an ’03 and ‘Juice’…
Read MoreBusy SuperWeekend
Oak Grove, MS – It was a busy SuperWeekend for Southern States Soccer just ended. We welcomed Lisa Lavelle of the Sports Source who educated and trained our ‘The Academy’ players and parents about college prep using their custom made software and web based services. Just another example of Southern States Soccer going the extra…
Read MoreFutsal Center Opens
Oak Grove, MS – Southern States Soccer unofficially opened the new Futsal building at the Oakes Training Center last week.
Read MoreThree events, two titles in one weekend a first
‘The Academy’ had teams at three different tournament locations over this Labor Day weekend. The 2001 and 2003 teams were in Marietta, Georgia with the 2005’s in Atlanta and 2007’s in Jackson, MS. This was the first time ‘The Academy’ boys had played at three different tournament locations in one weekend and shows the continued growth…
Read MoreRouhbakhsh and LaRussa join board
Following the recent resignation of Paul Roblin as President of Southern States Soccer the owners are pleased to announce Dr. Rambod Rouhbakhsh of Laurel, Mississippi as our new President. Dr. Rouhbakhsh hails from the northwest region of the U.S. and was team physician for the Portland Timbers during his time there. A former collegiate player…
Read More2018 Awards Night a Blast
Hattiesburg – Miss. Southern States Soccer held it’s awards evening on Saturday, May 19th following the first day of another SuperWeekend. ‘Juice’ Rowland won the overall boys Player of the Year award. The list of other award winners will be published soon. It was a great night and was followed by Champions League style 5…
Read MorePlayer I.D. days, location & times Changed for Birmingham
PLAYER I.D. DAYS (Try-outs) **NOTE** BIRMINGHAM CHANGE OF LOCATION AND TIMES BIRMINGHAM, AL Location: Shades Mountain Ind, School, 2281 Old Tyler Road, Hoover, AL 35226 Player I.D. days for the 2018-19 season are: Monday APRIL 30th and/or Thursday MAY 3 4.30-6.00 pm Boys Only birth years 2005-06-07-08-09 Monday APRIL 30th and/or Thursday MAY 3…
Read More‘The Academy’ back in training
‘The Academy’ was back in training last week after the Christmas break. Week one concluded with a SuperWeekend of training and games. Whether it was indoor, outdoor on the artificial turf field or on the grass, the players all worked hard and had fun getting back together again. There was even a session set aside…
Read More’07’s win first tournament
‘The Academy’ ’07 team took a trip to New Orleans for tournament play last weekend and came away champions including wins over the Baton Rouge SC and the Cajun SC.
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