97 Nike Boys Run For Charity
Not only are the 97 Nike Boys a team on the pitch, but they are also teaming up to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation in their 2008 Jingle Bell Run/Walk on December 6th at 10:00 AM at Reid Park Soccer Field. Please feel free to join the boys. The more the merrier!
Congratulations to the 94 Swoosh Girls
The Rush 94 Swoosh Girls made it to the Finals of the 2008 Mesa Patriots Cup. The girls won their bracket with 2 wins and 1 tie and earned a spot in the Championship game and lost a tough one to the tournament host. Congratulations ladies!
Congratulations to the 96 Nike Boys
The Rush 96 Nike Boys had a fantastic 2 weeks. First, they traveled to Las Vegas to play in the Las Vegas Mayors Cup and they made it to the finals only to lose to Elk Grove from Northern Califonia. Than, the team traveled to Phoenix to play in the Copa Food City Tournament and again were Finalists and beat the reigning Arizona State Champions in penalty kicks in the semis. Congratulations boys!
Olivia Medina-Jimenez Called Up to Mexican National Team
Olivia Medina-Jimenez (pictured above left next to Iris Mora, UCLA and Mexican National Team) from the Rush 92 Nike Girls has been called into the Mexican National Team. The team is preparing for a tour of South America and Asia and Olivia will be asked to play and travel with the team for one of these trips. Congratulations Olivia.
Celene Molera Named Player of the Year
Celene Molera (88 Nike Girls) was named the Conference Carolinas Player of the Year for 2008. Celene led the Belmont Abbey Crusaders and the conference with 14 goals and 3 assists. She was also selected to the 1st-Team All Conference. To read more please click here.
Congratulations to the 99 Nike Boys
The Rush 99 Nike Boys were crowned champions at the North Scottsdale Soccer Club Invitational with an impressive showing of offensive talent. The boys breezed through the tournament with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses scoring a total of 25 goals with only 6 goals scored against. Congratulations boys!
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Another Rush Player Verbally Commits
Aundrea Montoya from the 92 Nike Girls has committed her future to the University of Las Vegas. Aundrea will begin playing for the Runnin Rebels in the fall of 2009 with an athletic scholarship. Aundrea has been with the Rush for over 5 years and we wish her all the best with her future in Nevada. Congratulations Aundrea! For more information on UNLV Athletics please click here.
Coerver Coaching Comes to Tucson
Coerver Coaching, "The World's Number 1 Soccer Skills Teaching Method," will be conducting Tucson's first Goalkeeper & Striker Camp for youth club players in Pima County. The camp is designed for boys and girls of all levels, ages 10-17 years. The Goalkeeper & Striker Camp will be hosted by the Arizona Rush. Note: Coerver Coaching is an international entity and has no official youth club affiliations.
Camp Schedule:
For general information and to register for the Coerver Coaching Goalkeeper & Striker Camp, visit http://www.coerver.com and navigate to Regions/Soccer Camps-Arizona. Camp Space is Limited.
Rush Teams at Ahwatukee Soccer Fest
Congratulations to the 95 Swoosh Boys who participated in the Ahwatukee Foothills Soccer Fest 2008. They were crowned champions after going 3-0-1 with 13 goals scored and only 3 goals scored against. Congratulations Boys!
Celene Molera Leads 19th Ranked Belmont Abbey College
Junior stand-out Celene Molera (88 Nike Girls) leads the Belmont Abbey College Crusaders with 9 goals this season. Two of her nine goals have been game winners. The Crusaders are currently ranked 19th in the nation. Celene has started in all 11 games so far this season. To read more click here.
Rush Stand Out Selected 11th Overall in WPS Draft
Arizona Rush's Nancy Augustyniak-Goffi, 1st Team All-WPSL Selection, was selected 11th Overall by the Boston Breakers in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) Draft. Nancy will play under Ex-Us National Team World Cup winning coach Tony DiCicco. "Nancy has world class speed, is a very smart defender, and does not get beat," said DiCicco. "She is experienced and can play centrally or out wide." To read more about Nancy and the WPS Draft please click here.
Rush Players Help Lead Teams To Victory
Abbey Kaufman (91 Nike Girls) registered her first point of the season with a game winning assist to beat Cal State Bakersfield. As a freshman, Abbey has started 8 out of 10 games for The University of San Francisco Dons. To read more click here. Charles Blase (90 Nike Boys) continues to make an impression as a freshman for The University of San Diego Toreros starting in 6 out of 9 games so far this season. To read more click here.
Camacho Earns Soccer Buzz Elite Team of the Week Honors
Karina Camacho (89 Nike Girls) scored the game winning goal vs. Michigan in over-time to lead The University of Arizona Wildcats to victory. Karina currently is second in team scoring with 2 goals and 3 assists for the 7-4 Wildcats. To read more please click here.
97 Nike Girls Finalists at TSA Tournament
Congratulations to the 97 Nike Girls for placing 2nd in the TSA Tournament. The Girls won their group with an incredible 14 goals for and none against, only to lose 1-0 in the Final. Good job ladies.
Emmet's Total Fitness
Here is the schedule for Agility & Conditioning Running Groups:
Hanging Out With Landon Donovan and the LA Galaxy
Hagan Hyatt of the 96 Nike Boys was 1 out of 100 boys and girls that were selected to spend a day with Landon Donovan and the LA Galaxy. Hagan was able to train, take pictures, and hang out with the some of the stars of the Galaxy in Southern California. Good job Hagan!
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Two Rush 91 Nike Girls Commit
Christina Farrell and Megan Patton have both recently committed their futures. Christina Farrell will begin playing soccer for The University of Oregon Ducks in the fall of 2009, and Megan Patton will begin playing soccer for Trinity College in the fall of 2009. Both girls have been members of the Rush 91 Nike Girls for 5 years. We wish you good luck ladies and thank you for all the memories!
2008 ALL-WPSL Teams Announced
The honors keep on rolling for the ladies of the Arizona Rush WPSL Team. Here is a list:
WPSL National Final: Arizona Rush 1 - Ajax America 3
The Arizona Rush WPSL dream inaugural season came to a close with a heartbreaking 3-1 loss in the National Final to Ajax America from Southern California. In the semi-final match, Rush found themselves battling a 1-0 deficit against last season's National Finalist, New England Mutiny. In dramatic fashion, Rush came from behind and scored two goals in the last eight minutes of the game, winning 2-1. In the National Championship, Rush faced Ajax America, the #3 ranked women's team in the world. Rush started strong, scoring first, but was unable to hold the lead, losing 3-1. What a fantastic season ladies! We're all proud of you and thank you for the memories. For more game info please go to the official WPSL website at www.wpsl.info .
Emalee Rogers Named Big Sky Conference Goalkeeper of the Year
Emalee Rogers (pictured above) was named Big Sky Conference Goalkeeper of the Year in the WPSL. Emalee lead all goalkeepers with 7 shutouts in conference play and made two spectacular saves in the Rush's quarterfinal playoff victory against the Utah Spiders. Congratulations Emalee.
Three Rush Players Selected to Arizona YODP Team
Three Arizona Rush Players were selected to the Arizona Youth Olympic Development Program Team. The team recently played in the Schwann's USA Cup, held in Blaine, Minnessota. The team made it to the quarterfinals of this prestigious event. The players are Bailey Welliver (96 Nike Girls), Carissa Lucero (97 Nike Girls), and Vanessa Estrada (97 Nike Girls). Great job ladies!
Arizona Rush Books Trip To The WPSL Final Four
The Arizona Rush booked their place in the WPSL National Final Four with a dominating 6-2 quarterfinal victory against the Utah Spiders in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kaity Heath, (pictured above/The University of Arizona) scored a goal and had an assist in the win.The Rush travel to Sacramento, California to play the New Englan Mutiny in the Semi-Finals. It's been a dream season in the Rush's inaugural year in the WPSL, and with a win in the semi's, the Rush will play for the National Championship.
Kaitlyn Lopez Makes National Team Pool
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Lopez (94 Nike Girls), for making the US U-14 National Team Pool. Kaitlyn was first selected to the Arizona State ODP Team that participated in the Region IV ODP Camp. From there, along with 25 other girls from Region IV, Kaitlyn was selected to the US National Team Camp to be held at Cal Poly Pomona in Southern California. Kaitlyn is now 1 out of 100 girls from across the country that will compete for a spot on the US National Team. "Kaitlyn has wanted this ever since she began playing soccer," says Chris Hospedales Head Coach of the 94 Nike Girls. "We're so proud of her accomplishments, and her hard work and determination are finally paying off. We're wishing her good luck at National Camp."
Rush Finishes Regular Season with 3-2 Thriller
The Arizona Rush WPSL Team beat the Denver Diamonds 3-2 in Denver, CO. The Rush were down 2-0 at halftime, and battled back to win scoring the game winning goal in the 94th minute to keep their playoff hopes alive. Goals were scored by Karina Camacho, Jessica McDonald, and Vanesha Bailey. For more game info please click here.
Michael D'Arrigo Shines With Real Salt Lake
Michael D'Arrigo from the Arizona Rush 91 Nike Boys has been on fire with the Real Salt Lake U-17 Team. He recently was voted as MVP of the 2008 U-17 SUM Cup, held at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO. Michael lead his team to victory in a penalty kick shootout against DC United. For more info on Michael's performances please click here. Great Job Michael!
Rush Sweeps Utah Home Series
The Arizona Rush claimed two important league victories against the Utah Sparta and the Utah Spiders. Kelly Nelson(University of Arizona) registered her first hat trick of the season as the Rush pounded the Sparta 7-0, and Karina Camacho (University of Arizona) scored the game's only goal as the Rush defeated the Spiders 1-0. The Rush are currently still in first place in the Big Sky North Conference.
Sign Up For the Rush 4v4 Summer League
Please click here for the Rush 4v4 Summer League Waiver/Rules. Contact League Director Mike Corbus at mikecorbus@arizonarush.com or 520-488-7454.
Arizona Rush 4 - Northern Arizona Cheetahs 1
The Arizona Rush WPSL team thumped the Northern Arizona Cheetahs 4-1 at Embry Riddle University in Prescott, AZ. Two UNLV standouts helped lead the Rush to victory. Bri Moore was voted the Offensive MVP with a stunning goal from the edge of the box, and Dani Morin was voted Defensive MVP for shutting down the Cheetah's offense. With this victory, the Rush ladies remain on top of the Big Sky North Conference.
Arizona Rush Off to Strong Start in WPSL Big Sky North Conference
Jessica McDonald selected WPSL Co-Player of the Week - Jessica McDonald (The University of North Carolina) scored 3 goals in 30 minutes, leading Arizona Rush to a 4-0 victory over the Albuquerque Lady Asylum. This was the road opener and an impressive victory for the Rush in their inaugural WPSL season. Please click here for more news.
92 Nike Girls Perform Well at Texas Shootout
The Rush 92 Nike Girls went undefeated at the 2008 Texas Shootout in front of 300 plus college coaches from across the country. They tied Mandeville (LA) 0-0, beat Miami Premier 4-2, and then recorded another victory with a 1-0 result vs. Baton Rouge SC. Great job ladies!