Come watch Strikers VI, Play nationally ranked teams!!!

When:Sept 27-28

Where:High noon soccer complex

Who: Surf (Cal-South) SC del Sol Xtreme(Arizona) Rush(Colorado)

U17 Striker F.C to face tough competition in fall Farwest Regional League.

 

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Santos Laguna’s American wingback Edgar Castillo says the road to playing in and for Mexico was emotionally difficult, explaining it was merely a case of answering opportunity’s knock at the door.

Bingy Lara

• Position: Midfielder
• Height: 5-10
• Class: Junior
• Hometown: Las Cruces, N.M.
• Club Soccer: Striker F.C  

Men’s Soccer Announces 2008 Schedule 2008 Schedule LEXINGTON, Ky. -- After finishing its season with wins in four of its last six matches, the Kentucky soccer team has released its 2008 schedule, featuring matchups with five NCAA Tournament teams in 2008, UK soccer head coach Ian Collins announced. “We are really excited about the schedule we have put together for 2008,” Collins said. “As always, we will play some of the best teams in the collegiate ranks both in Lexington and on the road. I think our fans will enjoy the games here in Lexington. We have some quality players returning and are adding some impact players and one of our top priorities is to give our fans a program to be proud of.” Kentucky finished the 2007 season strong, rallying with wins in four of its last six games, finishing 5-3 in the rugged Conference USA. The Wildcats claimed wins in six of nine matches at the end of the season, securing a spot in the conference tournament. UK battled through injury issues throughout the season, at times missing as many as 12 members of the regular playing rotation due to injury.

 

 Striker F.C Alumni:Patrick Jurney

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Year:	Jr.
Position:	D
Height:	6’0"
Hometown:	Albuquerque, N.M.
Previous School:	Albuquerque Academy

PORTLAND, Ore. --- The Portland Pilots men’s soccer team will open the 2008 season against the Virginia Tech Hokies, who reached the 2007 College Cup and lost to eventual national champion Wake Forest in the semifinals. The Pilots will face eight teams next fall that reached the NCAA postseason in 2007. A total of ten regular season home matches are on the men’s schedule, while the women’s team is set to host ten contests as well. Season tickets for all 20 matches at Merlo Field will go on sale Monday, May 19 at 11 a.m. through the Pilot Box Office, either in-person or by calling (503) 943-7525. Stadium chairs and sideline bench backs are already sold out, but end zone bench back seating is $148 and general admission season tickets are $108. The Hokies will join Washington and Fairleigh Dickinson at the 2008 Nike Invitational, which begins Friday, August 29 at Merlo Field at the Clive Charles Soccer Complex. Portland’s season-opener against the Hokies will follow UW’s match against Fairleigh Dickinson, which has made 14 postseason appearances. The Pilots then conclude the Nike Invitational against the Knights on Sunday, Aug. 31, following the game between Washington and Virginia Tech.

Three Striker F.C players, J.J. Nunez and Isaias "Junior" Juarez from the U13 Striker F.C VI team and Nathan Thompson from Striker F.C 96 team represented SFC, Las Cruces, and New Mexico, this past week at the Regional ODP Camp in Oregon.  J.J., Junior and Nathan showed their good  character, leadership, hardwork  and great playing skills throughout the week. New Mexico had a tough week playing some very good teams from other states. They ended with 2 wins against  Arizona and Utah and  2 losses against  Cal-South and host team, Oregon.  J.J. had a good week as he was named Captain to the ’95 NM boys team early in the week and was invited to an Allstar game along with Junior.  These players were being looked at for possible condideration for holdovers.  During holdovers, the boys could possibly get chosen for the National Pool.   Nathan, also, had a good week turning in good performances at outsideback. Results from the week ended with only Junior being lucky  enough to get picked from New Mexico for holdovers. The Striker families and staff  are extremely proud of Nathan, J.J. and Junior for their great representation of the Striker Club.  We all wish good luck to Junior as he continues his journey to make the National team in Boston.

Lobo Men’s Soccer Signs 11 Recruits. University of New Mexico men’s soccer head coach Jeremy Fishbein announced the Lobos’ 11-member recruiting class for the upcoming season today. Highlighted by two NSCAA High School All-Americans, a transfer from NCAA Champ Wake Forest and an additional adidas ESP participant, the Lobos’ class is loaded with talent.

Edgar Castillo Help Santos Win 3rd  Mexican League Championship in history.

In the return leg yesterday in Torreon, Santos won their 3rd Championship in their history. They took it with a 1-1 tie vs Cruz Azul.

The 1st goal came with an excellent cut back by Edgar Castillo and a back pass to Ludueña who shot a perfectly placed ball in the right corner out of reach for Yosgart Gutierrez. Cruz Azul had control and seemed to be the solid team on the offensive, but Santos stood fast and had a great performance from the Defense.

Truly impressive in the open field was Edgar Castillo, who took 3 or 4 Cruz Azul players and took the ball all the way down the left side to generate an attack on the Cruz Azul side, only for Fernando Arce to send the ball in orbit. Santos had its chances to score plenty more goals in the 2nd half, expecially from Benitez.

Cruz Azul received their goal from a cross and deflection by Jaime Lozano.

A deserved victory in the Global 3-2 by Santos Laguna, Champions of the Clausura 2008 Tournament.

side note: look out for Edgar Castillo, I am a fan, since watching him in the Sub-23 Olympic Qualifying. This guy can run and play just like his cuate Nery Castillo. He has some speed on him and is dangerous on the open field.

 

The u13 and u16 Striker F.C teams will be heading to Hawaii, this weekend to represent the State.

Striker FC V Headed to Hawaii
May 21, 2008