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ENYYSA ODP Grad Petke To Retire From Pro Soccer
Septemeber 2, 2010
Red Bulls veteran defender and fan favorite Mike Petke has decided to call it a career.
The Red Bulls announced Wednesday that Petke will retire after this season. Petke, a Bohemia, N.Y. native who played for the Brentwood Soccer Club, was an Eastern New York ODP standout as a youth player.
It was not known whether Petke will join the Red Bulls' front office after the season. He has said on several occasions that he would love to remain with the club after his retirement.
A 13-year MLS veteran, the 34-year-old Petke played for the franchise -- the Red Bulls and MetroStars -- over seven seasons.
He is the club’s all-time leader in games started and games and minutes played and was part of the team’s All-Time Best XI that was unveiled earlier this year.
“After many months of contemplation, I know that this is the best choice for me and my family,” Petke said. “When I first started playing in MLS, I could have not imagined the type of career I was so fortunate to experience over these past 13 years. I am indebted to my family, current and former teammates and coaches and the fans for their support and encouragement. I am at peace with my decision and blessed that I am able to end my career in a place where I truly call home.”
Petke was selected by the MetroStars in the first round of the 1998 college draft.
“Mike is a consummate professional and has represented our club with heart and dignity," Red Bulls sporting director and general manager Erik Soler said. "It is evident during my short time here why he is one of the team’s most popular players all-time. His ability, work ethic and leadership will be sorely missed, but we want to wish him the best of luck in this exciting new chapter of his life.”
Petke, a three-time MLS All-Star, played in 167 regular season games for the franchise, starting in 158 and logging 14,006 minutes. Petke played five seasons for the MetroStars and helped the club to its first-ever Eastern Conference championship game and division title in 2000.
He rejoined New York from the Colorado Rapids on Nov. 26, 2008 and played in 19 games in 2009. This season, Petke made 14 appearances, starting in 11, and he became the 12th player in MLS history to appear in 300 regular season matches, reaching the milestone with his start on May 20 against the Columbus Crew.
In the Grand Opening of the club’s brand-new stadium, Red Bull Arena, on March 20, Petke tallied the Red Bulls’ second goal of the match off a close range volley en route to a 3-1 win over Santos FC.
Petke played for D.C. United from 2003-05 and he won the MLS Cup for the first time of his career in 2004. In 2005, Petke was traded to the Rapids and made 80 appearances over three-plus years. He has scored 13 goals and four assists in regular season action, logging 25,731 minutes – a mark that is seventh all-time in MLS history.
Petke was part of the 2002 U.S. National Team pool and earned two caps. He attended Southern Connecticut State University, where he won a number of accolades including twice being named on the All-New England Collegiate Conference first team and the conference’s defensive player of the year.
Michael Lewis
Newly elected Eastern New York president Richie Christiano (left) and treasurer Jim Eleftherion (right) recently met with U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how they could further strengthen the alliance between the state association and U.S. Soccer.
ENYYSA's DiMartino, Spencer, Arikian, Meara Named To Hermann Watch List
Four players from Eastern New York have been named to the Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy Watch List.
They include forwards Vicki DiMartino and Jasmyne Spencer, midfielder Benjamin Arikian and goalkeeper Ryan Meara.
DiMartino and Spencer were selected to the women's Watch List, while Arikian and Meara were picked for the men.
The Hermann Trophy is the highest individual honor in college soccer.
Voting for the MAC Hermann Trophy by college coaches is conducted in late November, when a field of 15 semifinalists is reduced to three finalists. Those three will be invited to the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis on Jan. 7, 2011, where a news conference will be held to announce the winner, followed by a banquet to honor the three finalists.
Spencer, of Bay Shore, N.Y., is a junior at the University of Maryland.
This marked the first time that a Terrapin has been named to the pre-season watch list.
"One of Jasmyne's best qualities is her competitiveness, and the fact that she always plays as though she has something to prove," Maryland coach Brian Pensky said. "And in this case, she has proven that she belongs along-side the nation's top players."
Spencer is coming off a sophomore season that saw her selected to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team and a first team All-Southeast Region honoree by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. She also was also a 2009 Soccer America MVP after leading the Terps with 23 points and nine goals.
"This is a great honor and I'm also humbled by my selection," Spencer said. "There are so many great players in the country and to be among them is exciting. It will also provide motivation for me to do my best throughout the season to help this team have a great year."
DiMartino, of Massapequa Park, N.Y., is a sophomore at Boston College.
She was named the Freshman of the Year by the ACC and Soccer America in 2009. She finished the season with 14 goals and six assists for 34 points.
DiMartino helped BC finish the season with a program-best 18 victories, advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division I women's tournament and earn a share of the regular season championship in the ACC.
She earned first team all conference honors and second team all-American honors from the NSCAA. DiMartino was named a 2009 NSCAA Division 1 All-America second team selection and the ECAC offensive player of the year.
Arikian, of Islip, N.Y., is a senior at the University of Massachusetts.
He was named to the watch list for the second consecutive season. Arikian is a two-time All-Region First Team pick, and two-time Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team selection, and the 2008 A-10 Midfielder of the Year. Earlier this month, he was named to the A-10 Preseason All-Conference Team.
The West Islip, N.Y., native is one of just three Atlantic 10 players featured on the list of 39 candidates nation-wide. Goalkeeper Ryan Meara of Fordham and forward Michael Roach of Saint Louis were also named to the list.
Arikian has played in 63 career matches at UMass, scoring nine goals while adding 17 assists for 35 points. He has five career game-winning goals. Last season, he factored into four game-winning goals either scoring or setting up the go-ahead tally. In 2008, Arikian scored or assisted the game-winning goal in eight of UMass' 10 wins.
He was a 2005 All-American at West Islip High School. He tallied 47 assists and 33 goals for his prep career.
Meara, of Yonkers, N.Y., is a junior at Fordham University.
Meara, who recently was named Premier Development League goalkeeper of the year while playing for the Newark Ironbound Express, is the second Rams player in two years to be selected to the list. Defender John Pardini (Smithtown, N.Y.) was among the 48 chosen to the 2008 Hermann watch list.
Meara represents one of two players from the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, with Roach from Saint Louis as the other representative. Fordham is one of three Catholic institutions who have players on the list.
He was selected as a preseason Atlantic 10 All-Conference selection after garnering 2009 NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic and Atlantic 10 first team honors. Meara played all but nine minutes last season (1767:45), posted a 9-7-3 record, a 1.02 goals against average, and 7.5 shutouts. In league play, Meara led the Rams to a 6-1-2 mark, posting a 0.85 GAA, 4.5 shutouts, and a better than .800 save percentage.
Hermann Watch List
ENY'S Fredericks, Cappuzzo, Kugler in Girls National U-14 ID Camp
8/1/10
Three players from Eastern New York have been invited to the U.S. Under-14 Girls National Team Identification Camp being held at the University of Portland. The players are: midfielder Shelby Fredericks (Massapequa Stars, Babylon, N.Y.); forward Kayla Cappuzzo (Albertson Fury, Merrick, N.Y.) and forward Taylor Kugler (Albertson Fury, Massapequa Park, N.Y.).
ENY ODP Alum Alex Kapp Selected for U-17 National Team Camp
7/7/10
Former ENYYSA ODP goalkeeper Alex Kapp, who currently plays for FC Westchester, has been selected as one of two goalkeepers to take part in the U17 domestic training camp to be held in Frisco, Tex. From July 8 to 15.
ENY Officials Beam With Pride Over Buddle's Achievement
6/5/10
In only his third international match, U.S. forward Edson Buddle turned heads internationally by scoring his first two goals for the U.S. in its 3-1 friendly win over Australia Saturday. He also left several Eastern New York state and club administrators beaming with pride. Buddle hails from New Rochelle, N.Y. and played for several youth club teams.
ENYYSA's Buddle Strikes Twice In U.S.'s 3-1 Win Over Australia
6/5/10
ROODEPORT, South Africa -- Edson Buddle continued his prolific spring form for the U.S. National Team Saturday, striking for his first two goals in a red, white and blue uniform in the Americans' 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Australia. The New Rochelle, N.Y. native and Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association ODP graduate tallied twice in the opening half and Herculez Gomez added a goal in stoppage time in the U.S.'s final match before next Saturday's confrontation with England in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Bay Shore Power Earns Girls U-13 Title At President’s Cup
6/3/10
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- After defeating New England Wave, 3-0, two days before, Bay Shore Power coach Mike Imbasciani wanted to make sure his Girls Under-13 team did not have a let down against the same team in the President's Cup Region I final Monday. So, Imbasciani made it a point to talk to his team about take the Rhode Island side for granted.
East Meadow Arsenal Takes Boys U-13 Crown At President's Cup
6/2/10
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- As he made the long walk from the center circle to the penalty area, East Meadow Arsenal's Eric Soto had one thought in his mind: "Don't miss." He was about to take the deciding penalty kick in the shootout against Central Susquehanna United that would determine the winner of the Boys Under-13 championship game of the Region I President's Cup.
Manhattan Kickers Win Girls U-16 President's Cup Title In Waning Seconds
6/2/10
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- As the final precious seconds of the Girls Under-16 President's Cup game were ticking down in the second extratime, the Manhattan Kickers were awarded a corner kick. But there was one slight problem: there was no one at the corner flag to take. Central midfielder Emma Pichl then ran over to take it. She sent her attempt toward the far post. It was so on target that it hit a WSA Freedom player and went into the net.
ENYYSA's Ayinde, Dunn, DiMartino Named To U.S. U-20 WWC Team
June 2, 2010
Three Eastern New York players were named to the United States team for the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Germany. The three players are defenders Sade Ayinde and Crystal Dunn and forward Vicki DiMartino.
Manhattan, East Meadow, Bay Shore Win Region I President's Cup Titles
6/1/10
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- Three Eastern New York teams captured Region I titles at the President’s Cup. The Manhattan Kickers (Girls Under-16), the East Meadow Arsenal (Boys U-13) and Bay Shore Powers (Girls U-13) won their respective championships at Clifton Commons. The Region I tournament was played Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
ENYYSA'S Oceanside Shooting Stars Reach President's Cup Girls U-17 Finals
May 31, 2010
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- Danielle Rossi usually doesn’t take free kicks for the Oceanside United Shooting Stars, but this time she had a hunch with time running down in regulation. "I just kind of wanted that one," she said. So, Rossi powered a shot from just outside the penalty area past the ASA Vipers goalkeeper to lift the Shooting Stars to a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Maryland team to reach final of the Girls Under-17 President’s Cup at Clifton Commons on Sunday.
East Meadow Arsenal Leaves It Late Again, Reaches President's Cup Final
May 31, 2010
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- Like it or not, it has become a trademark for the East Meadow Arsenal at the President's Cup this weekend. In just about every game in the tournament the Arsenal has gotten of to a slow start and comes on strong near the end, many times leaving it to the 11-hour to secure a tie or a win. Take, for instance, what transpired at Clifton Commons Sunday. With time running out in regulation, Harrison Dorcilien fired home a long free kick to lift East Meadow to a 1-0 victory and into the Boys Under-13 final.
ENYYSA's Rosie DiMartino Trains With U.S. U-15 Girls NT
5/118/10
Forward Rosie DiMartino of Massapequa Park, N.Y. recently completed training with the U.S. Under-15 Girls National Team at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. DiMartino, who plays for the Albertson Fury Elite, was one of 24 players who were called into camp by coach Mike Dickey.
E. Northport's Viteritti To Join Verona In Italy This Summer
5/13/10
While other boys his age are preparing to go to college, Angelo Viteritti is going to Italy to play top-level soccer. The John Glenn High School senior is the boys soccer team’s goalkeeper and is preparing to go pro more than 4,000 miles away from home. The 18-year-old keeper from East Northport, N.Y. is leaving for Verona, Italy this summer where he will join AC Chievo Verona’s roster as its first American goalkeeper. Verona plays in Serie A, the top division in Italian soccer.
ENYYSA's Roccaro At WNT U-18 Training Camp
5/8/10
Eastern New York defender Cari Roccaro has been selected to train with the U.S. Under-18 Women’s National Team during a training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. from Sunday, May 8 through May 16. The camp will run concurrently with the first week of the U.S. U-20 camp. Roccaro, who hails from East Islip, N.Y., plays for the Albertson Fury.
ENYYSA's Ayinde, DiMartino, Dunn In U-20 WNT Training Camp
5/8/10
Three Eastern New York players were named to the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team’s two-week training camp for the U-20 World Cup at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. and the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista from May 8-23. They are: defender Sade Ayinde (Univ. of Maryland/North Bellmore, N.Y.); defender Vicki DiMartino (Boston College/Massapequa, N.Y.); defender Crystal Dunn (Univ. of North Carolina/Rockville Centre, N.Y.). All three players participated in ENYYSA ODP.
ENYYSA's Carillo and Stevens At U14 National Team Camp
5/7/10
Two Eastern New York players are training with the U.S. Boys Under-14 National Team training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. through May 9. The players are: goalkeeper Gianni Carillo of Pine Bush, N.Y. (FC Westchester) and midfielder William Stevens of New Hyde Park, N.Y. (HBC).
Former SRA Jose Vargas Dies; Friends, Colleagues Remember A "Dedicated Family Man And Referee'
4/7/10
Anyone who has been to soccer games in Eastern New York probably had seen the man. He usually was the man wearing a hat or fedora -- with a feather in it. Jose Vargas’ colleagues, friends and co-workers mourned the passing of the tireless worker and family man who died Tuesday night.
ENYYSA's Roccaro To Play With U.S. U-17 WNT At Dallas Cup
3/24/2010
Defender Cari Roccaro of East Islip, N.Y. has been called into the U.S. Under-17 Women's national Team that will play at the Dallas Cup in Frisco, Texas. Roccaro, an Eastern New York ODP graduate who performs for the Albertson Fury, will play the Brazilian U-17 side twice at the Dallas Cup. The squad will play in a featured match at Pizza Hut Park on April 3 at 6 p.m. and again on April 5.
ENY 1994 Boys Takes 2nd At ODP Nationals
3/14/10
Phoenix, Ariz. -- Eastern New York finished second at the U.S. Youth Soccer ODP Championships, dropping a 4-0 decision to California South in the Boys 1994 title game at Reach 11 Sports Complex on Sunday. ENY bested North Carolina in Friday's semifinals, 2-1.
ENY Boys 1994 Team Wins, Reaches National ODP Finals
3/13/10
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Daniel Bedoya struck twice within a 24-minute span in the second half to lift Eastern New York to a 2-1 comeback semifinal victory over North Carolina at the U.S. Youth Soccer ODP championships in the Boys 1994 semifinals on Friday night. Eastern New York will play California South in Sunday's 11 a.m. ET final at Reach 11 Sports Complex Cal South recorded a 3-0 win over Iowa on Friday.
ENYYSA's Roccaro, U.S. Ready For CONCACAF U-17 Women's Qualifiers
3/10/10
ALAJUELA, Costa Rica -- After three days of training in beautiful weather, the U.S. Under-17 Women’s National team is ready to begin its quest for a berth to the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, which will held in Trinidad & Tobago in September. To do that, the U.S. team must finish in the top two at the CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championships here, just outside of the capital of San Jose. Albertson Fury midfielder Cari Roccaro, an East Islip, N.Y. resident who has participated in Eastern New York ODP, is a member of the team.
ENYYSA's Ayinde, DiMartino To Train With U.S. U-20 WNT
3/9/2010
Forward Sade Ayinde of North Bellmore, N.Y. has been added to the player pool as one of 24 players who will train with the U.S. Women's Under-20 National Team in Gainesville, Fla. March 14-21. Ayinde, who attends the University of Maryland, will join defender Vicki DiMartino of Massapequa, N.Y. and Boston College in the camp. Both players are graduates of Eastern New York ODP.
ENYYSA's Taylor Signs With Sky Blue FC
3/9/10
Sky Blue FC has announced the signing of University of Connecticut and ENYYSA ODP alum Brittany Taylor to a three-year contract. Taylor, a defender who was the first-round draft pick of Women's Professional Soccer champion Sky Blue FC in the college draft, will be with the team when it formally kicks off pre-season camp Monday.
ENYYSA's Nuzzolese To Play for U.S. U-18's In Spain
2/27/10
Forward Rachel Nuzzolese of Melville, N.Y. was on the U.S. Under-18 Women's National Team that flew to La Manga, Spain to participate in the Ten Nations Tournament in March.
ENYYSA's Kowal, DaCosta To Train With U.S. U-23 WNT
2/20/10
Two Eastern New York players will train with the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team in Sunrise, Fla. from March 7-14. Defender Lindsey Kowal of East Meadow, N.Y. and midfielder Amanda DaCosta of Katonah, N.Y. were called into the team by coach Bill Irwin. Kowal attends Harvard University and DaCosta goes to Florida State. They are both graduates of ENY ODP.
ENY's Swanwick To Give Classroom Session At U.S. Youth Soccer Workshop
2/11/10
Eastern New York director of coaching Michael Swanwick will present a classroom session at the U.S. Youth Soccer Association workshop in Fort Worth, Texas, Friday Feb. 26 from 10:45 a.m. to noon. The 2010 US Youth Soccer Adidas Workshop, will be held Feb. 25-27 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas., where more than 3,000 soccer coaches, administrators, referees and enthusiasts are expected to attend. Swanwick's topic is "Teaching Principles of Group Defending.
ENYYSA's Dunn On U.S. U-20 Team For La Magna Tournament
2/10/10
Defender Crystal Dunn of Rockville Centre, N.Y. has been named to the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team squad for a four-nation tournament in La Manga, Spain later this month. Dunn, an Albertson SC standout, an ENY ODP graduate and a member of the U.S. U-20 team that qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup last month, was among 18 players named to the team.
ENYYSA's Busch To Be Honored In Chicago
2/10/10
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch is being honored as the “Fire of the Year” by Comcast SportsNet at the 22nd annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards at the Hilton Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 11. Busch, an ENY ODP graduate, was born in Queens and was a standout goalkeeper at Guilderland High School.
ENYYSA's Durkot, Sepe, Ryan To Play With Region I ODP Team In Costa Rica
2/6/10
Three Eastern New York players have been named to the U.S. Youth Soccer Region I Boys 1994 ODP team that will compete in an international tournament in Costa Rica Feb. 7-12. The players were Samuel Durkot of Centereach, N.Y. who plays for the Smithtown club, Sean Sepe of West Islip, N.Y., who performs for Commack, and Henry Ryan of Albany, N.Y., who suits up for Guilderland.
FC Westchester/ENYYSA ODP Alum Martinez Signs With Puerto Rico Islanders
2/2/2010
FC Westchester and ENYYSA ODP alum Richard Martinez has signed a contract with the Puerto Rico Islanders of the USSF Division II Professional League.
ENYYSA's Dunn Named U.S. Player Of The Match In U-20 Tournament Win
1/2710
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala -- Defender Crystal Dunn of Rockville Centre, N.Y. was voted the USSoccer.com player of the match in the U.S.'s 2-1 win over Mexico at the CONCACAF Under-20 Women's tournament on Tuesday. Dunn, an Eastern New York ODP graduate, keyed a backline that shut down Mexico for most of the match. The Mexicans scored a late goal.
ENYYSA's Roccaro To Train With U.S. U-17 Women's Team
1/26/10
Defender Cari Roccaro has been selected to the U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team to train and play three matches against Germany in Sunrise, Fla. Roccaro, who hails from East Islip, N.Y., plays for the Albertson S.C. and is a graduate of Eastern New York ODP.
ENYYSA's Vicki DiMartino Scores For U.S. In 2-1 Win Over Mexico
1/26/10
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala -- Vicki DiMartino - an ENYYSA ODP graduate who hails from Massapequa, N.Y. -- scored the first goal to start the United States to a 2-1 victory over Mexico in its final group match at the CONCACAF Women's Under-20 tournament Monday. The victory gave the Americans a perfect 3-0 mark as they will take on Costa Rica in Thursday's semifinals for the right to qualify for the FIFA U-20 WWC (Fox Soccer Channel). The winner of the semifinal matches will qualify for the tournament as will the third-place team of the competition.
ENYYSA's Zlatar Given Charlotte Moran Long-Term Service Award
1/20/10
Long-time Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association coach and director of coaching Nick Zlatar was named the winner of the Charlotte Moran youth long term service award at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America awards banquet Friday night.
3 ENYYSA Players Are All-America Youth Selections
1/20/10
Three Eastern New York players -- Crystal Dunn, Karin Simonian and Dominic Sarle -- were honored as youth All-Americans at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America convention in Philadelphia Saturday.
ENYYSA's Taylor Drafted By Sky Blue FC
1/16/10
Sky Blue FC selected University of Connecticut defender Brittany Taylor as its first pick of the Women's Professional Soccer draft Friday morning. Taylor, an Eastern New York ODP graduate who was taken as the sixth overall choice, hails from Campbell Hall, N.Y., which is near Newburgh.
ENYYSA's Taylor To Train With U.S. WNT
1/9/10
Defender Brittany Taylor of Campbell Hall, N.Y. was among 26 players called into an extended 20-day training camp for the U.S. Women's National Team at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. from Jan. 17 through Feb. 4. Taylor is a graduate of ENY ODP.
Four ENYYSA Boys To Play For Region I At Disney Soccer Showcase
12/24/09
Four Boys from Eastern New York will play for Region I iin the ODP Super Group at the Disney Soccer Showcase in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. from Dec. 27-30. They will play on either the 1993 or 1994 teams.
Seven ENYYSA Girls To Play For Region I At Winter Interregionals
12/24/09
Seven Girls from Eastern New York will perform for Region I at the U.S. Youth Soccer ODP Girls Winter Interregionals at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland, Miss. Dec. 27-30. The girls will play for the 1990 and 1992 teams.
ENYYSA's Vicki DiMartino Soccer America's College Freshman Of The Year; Spencer, Taylor Named On MVP Team
12/21/09
Boston College forward Vicki DiMartino of Massapequa, N.Y. was named Soccer America's women's college freshman of the year. Two other Eastern New York players were named to Soccer America women's MVP second team -- University of Maryland sophomore forward Jasmyne Spencer of Bay Shore, N.Y. and University of Connecticut senior defender Brittany Taylor of Campbell Hall, N.Y.
ENYYSA Players Named College Scholar All-Americans
Four Eastern New York players were named to their respective National Soccer Coaches Association of America College Scholar All-America teams. Three women's players and one men's player were honored in either the University and College divisions.
ENYYSA's Murphy, Sarle To Train with Men's U-20 National Team
12/15/09
Two players from Eastern New York have been invited to the U.S. Men's Under-20 National Team's training camp at the U.S. Olympic training center in Chula Vista, Calif. from Dec. 16-23. They are Boston College midfielder Colin Murphy of Guilderland, N.Y. and B.W. Gottschee forward Dominick Sarle of Huntington, N.Y. Sarle recently played for the United States in the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
Thibdeau, Palmiero, Catalioti, Tramontozzi, inducted into ENY Hall
The Eastern New York Soccer Hall of Fame has four new inductees. Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association secretary Lynne Thibdeau, Region I director Bob Palmiero, long-time college coach Carlo Tramontozzi and referee Nino Catalioti were inducted during ceremonies in Franklin Square, N.Y. Saturday night. The Hall is a joint venture of Eastern New York State Amateur Soccer Association and ENYYSA.
More details in a future story.
Several ENYYSA Players Named to College All-America Teams
12/12/09
Several ENYYSA players have been named to various National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-America teams.
Five ENYYSA Boys (1992) At ODP Interregionals
Five Eastern New York boys are playing for the Region I team at the U.S. Youth Soccer ODP Boys Winter Interregionals at Wilson Gillette Soccer Complex in Wilson, N.C. this weekend. The ENY players include Kofi Agyapong of North Salem, N.Y. from the Beachside S.C., David Clemens of Ballston, N.Y. from the Blackwatch S.C., Matthew DiDomenico of Commack, N.Y. from the Massapequa S.C., Daniel Issroff of New York City from the Massapequa S.C. and Edward Rupp of Sayville, N.Y. from the Stony Brook S.C.
ENYYSA's Taylor, DiMartino, Long Called Into U-23 Women's Camp
Several familiar names from Eastern New York were called into the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. from Dec. 13-20. They were defender Brittany Taylor of Campbell Hall, N.Y. and midfielders Tina DiMartino of Massapequa, N.Y. and Allie Long of Northport, N.Y.
12 ENYYSA Boys Participating In ODP Interregionals
Twelve Eastern New York boys were named to Region I teams that that are participating in the U.S. Youth Soccer ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla from Friday through Monday. The competition will include the 1995 and 1996 ODP regional teams and two teams from the U.S. Under-14 National Teams.
ENYYSA's Carillo, Stevens With U-14 Team At Interregionals
11/25/09
Two boys from Eastern New York will play with a pair of teams from the U.S. Under-14 National Team at the U.S. Youth Soccer ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregionals at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. from Friday through Monday.
The players are:
- Goalkeeper Gianni Carillo of FC Pine Bush, who plays for FC Westchester.
- Midfielder William Stevens of New Hyde Park, who is with Huntington Boys Club.
The U.S. U-14 team is directed by Seton Hall University men's coach Manny Schellscheidt.
ENYYSA's Roccaro, Simonian To Play for U.S. U-17 Team In Argentina
11/19/09
Defender Cari Roccaro of East Islip, N.Y. and midfielder Karin Simonian of Westbury, N.Y. will travel with the U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team to Argentina in December. Both players, who were called in by coach Kazbek Tambi, perform for the Albertson Soccer Club. Tambi called in 18 players.
ENYYSA'S MacMillan On Hall Of Fame Ballot
11/12/09
Former U.S. international midfielder-forward Shannon MacMillan, who was born in Syosset, N.Y. and played for the Huntington Lucky Stars, is on the ballot for the Soccer Hall of Fame.
ENYYSA's Saunders Casts Her Own Shadow In England
Besides the talented Vicki DiMartino and Hannah Cerrone there is another Eastern New York player who is performing for a Under-17 Women's National Team, only it's not for the United States. Meet Tatiana Saunders of Rye, N.Y., who has begun playing for the English U-17 Women's National Team.
ENYYSA's Roccaro On U.S. Girls U-15 Team For Thanksgiving Interregionals
10/28/09
Albertson Fury defender Cari Roccaro of East Islip, N.Y. was named to the U.S. Under-15 Girls National Team for the Thanksgiving Interregional Tournament in Sunrise, Fla. Nov. 20-27.
Two ENYYSA Clubs Among Those Named by Soccer America As Top 40 Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Clubs in America for 2009
9/30/09
FRISCO, Texas (September 30, 2009) – Two Eastern New York clubs are among those named today by Soccer America magazine Top 40 boys and girls youth soccer clubs in America, it was announced today by US Youth Soccer. Albertson SC was ranked 14th on the girls’ side and 37th on the boys’ side, while FC Westchester was ranked 29th on the boys’ side
"Congratulations to each of the clubs selected as ’America’s Best Youth Clubs’ by Soccer America," said Larry Monaco, president of US Youth Soccer. "It’s wonderful to see that this publication continues to recognize the work of coaches, players and administrators. These clubs are honored for their dedication and efforts to the game. Their recognition provides us with another opportunity to be proud of how clubs, leagues, State Associations and national programs advance soccer to be ’The Game for All Kids’."
ENYYSA's Rosie DiMartino trains with U-14 National Team
Rose DiMartino, the youngest daughter of the talented Massapequa Park, L.I. soccer family, has been called into camp and is training with the U.S. Girls Under-14 National Team at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
ENYYSA Hosting Presidents Cup May 29 to 31, 2010
August 10, 2009
The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) will host the US Youth Soccer Region I Presidents Cup during the 2010 Memorial Day weekend, May 28-31, 2010. ENYYSA is teaming up with the Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) and the Clifton Park, Saratoga and Highland Soccer Clubs to bring the regional portion of this national event to the greater Capital District area. Please click for more details.
ENYYSA Holds Elections
Catskill, N.Y. -- Ray Ward was re-elected as an ENY vice president and Ken Gulmi was elected to the same position at the organization's annual general meeting on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Hicksville Strikers Have "Phenomenal" Experience At U.S. Youth Soccer Nationals
By Michael Lewis
Getting a few days to put his team's experience at the U.S. Youth Soccer nationals into perspective, Hicksville Strikers coach Kenny Parker realized it could not get much better outside of winning it all. "It was phenomenal," he said.
The Strikers were the only Eastern New York side -- out of four representing the state association in Lancaster, Mass. -- to reach the finals, falling to Dallas Texans 93 Red, 1-0, in the Boys Under-16 championship game on Sunday.
ENY's Maierle, Fraser Earn Individual Honors at Youth Nationals
Hicksville Strikers goalkeeper Christopher Maierle and Dix Hills Thunder forward Donovan Fraser won individual honors at the U.S. Youth Soccer nationals in Lancaster, Mass. last weekend. Maierle was named adidas Golden Glove winner in the Boys Under-16 Division. The Strikers reached the championship game, losing to the Dallas Texas Red, 1-0, on Sunday. Fraser was named the winner of the Golden Boot winner in the Boys U-14 Division.
Four ENY Girls Invited To U-14 National Identification Camp
Four Eastern New York players were invited to attend U.S. Soccer’s Girls Under-14 identification camp. They were midfielders Jaclyn DiMartino (Albertson Fury Elite; Massapequa Park, N.Y.) and Zoe Clark (HBC Intense; New York, N.Y.) and forwards Sydney Arestivo (Albertson Elite Fury; Northport, N.Y.), Sasha Gray (HBC Intense; Nesconset, N.Y.).
FC Westchester, Massapequa Place 3 Boys Teams Apiece in Open Cup Finals
5/19/09
FC Westchester and the Massapequa Soccer Club each had three Boys teams reach the finals of the Open Cup competition over the weekend. FC Westchester's teams included its Under-12, U-13 and U-15 sides, while Massapequa had its U-11, U-15 and U-17 teams qualify. The clubs will tussle in the U-15 final.
ENY's Nuzzolese Called Into U-18 WNT Camp
Forward Rachel Nuzzolese of Melville, L.I. participated in training with the U.S. Women's Under-18 National Team at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. from May 30-June 7. Nuzzolese, who plays for the Rockville Centre S.C., is one of 24 players who was brought into camp by coach Dave Chesler.
Albertson Qualifies 4 Teams for State Open Cup
The Albertson Fury qualified four teams for the Open Cup girls finals this past weekend, with the possibility of a fifth team reaching the championship game. The Fury clinched berths in the Under-15, U-16, U-17 and U-18 age groups. The club also has a team competing in the U-19 group. That competition has not reached the semifinals. The other other club to boast multiple Open Cup finalists is Massapequa, which has teams in the U-13 and U-14 groups.
Hota, Northport/Cow Harbor Each Place 2 Teams in Challenge Cup finals
5/19/09
The N.Y. Hota/Bavarians and Northport/Cow Harbor S.C. each qualified two teams in the Challenge Cup finals. They will play for their respective age group championships at the North Rockland Soccer Complex in Haverstraw, N.Y. on Saturday, June 6 (Sunday, June 7 is the raindate). Hota teams captured the Under-14 and U-15 Boys semifinals matches, while Northport/Cow Harbor sides won in the Boys U-14 and the Girls U-11 semis.
ENY Groups Awarded Soccer Across America Grants
5/10/09
Three soccer clubs/groups in Eastern New York were among 19 groups awarded grants by Soccer Across America for soccer development. The clubs were the Queens Soccer Foundation in Queens, N.Y., the Hamptons United Soccer Club in East Quogue, L.I. and South Bronx United S.C. of New York City.
ENYYSA's Cabrera Leads U.S. To U-17 World Cup
Tijuana, Mexico -- The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team recorded a 4-2 victory over Canada on Thursday night to earn a place at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup and a spot in the semifinals of the CONCACAF U-17 tournament.
ENYYSA's Riley Trains With Girls U-15 National Team
Defender D'Yonna Riley of Washingtonville, N.Y. is training with the U.S. Girls Under-15 National Team at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif. through this weekend. Riley was among 24 players brought in by coach Mike Dickey, who is in the very early evaluation stages for possible roles in qualifying for the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the 2012 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup.
ENYYSA's Nuzzolese To Attend U.S. Women's U-18 Camp
Rockville Centre S.C. forward and Melville, L.I. native Rachel Nuzzolese was named to the U.S. Under-18 Women's National Team roster for the squad's first training of the year at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. from April 4-11. Nuzzolese, who has played in Eastern New York ODP, was among 24 players named to the camp.
ENYYSA's Grendi Assists On Goal In His MLS Debut
Not only did Cold Spring Harbor, L.I. native Alex Grendi make his pro debut in the Columbus Crew's opener on Saturday night, he helped to create the defending MLS champions' lone goal in their 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo.
ENYYSA's Christina DiMartino Scores 1st Goal For U.S. WNT In 2-0 Win
3/5/09
Lagos, Portugal -- Massapequa, L.I. native Christina DiMartino never got an opportunity to see her first full international goal go into the goal. That's because she slipped and fell in the mud during the U.S.'s 2-0 victory over Denmark in the Algarve Cup on Wednesday.
ENYYSA's Vicky DiMartino To Play For U.S. U-20 WNT In Spain
3/5/09
While her sister Christina plays for the full U.S. Women's National Team at the Algarve Cup in Portugal, forwarde Vicki DiMartino will play for the U.S. U-20 side at the 10 Nations Tournament in La Manga, Spain from March 6-14.
U.S. U-15 National Team Has a Bit of ENYYSA Flavor
Met Oval midfielder John Villantroy (Maspeth, N.Y) and Bayside Aston Villa forward Daniel Bedoya (Jackson Heights, N.Y.) are training with the U.S. Boys Under-15 National Team at a 36-player camp in Bradenton, Fla.
ENYYSA's Grendi To Be Honored By Jewish Hall
Cold Spring Harbor, L.I. native Alex Grendi has been named the Marty Glickman men's outstanding Jewish college athletes of the year by the National Jewish Hall of Fame. He will be honored during Hall of Fame ceremonies in Commack, L.I. on Sunday, April 26.
Two From ENYYSA Called In for U15 National Camp
Two players from Eastern New York -- FC Westchester's Cesar Ceja and Premier Soccer Academy's Max Brown -- are among 32 players U.S. Under-15 Boys National Team coach Jim Barlow has called up for a seven-day training camp that will take place Dec. 7-14 at U.S. Soccer's National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
Ray Wolfe Appointed ENYYSA State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA)
Posted 10/23/08
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association President Barry Salter today announced his appointment of Ray Wolfe as the new ENYYSA State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA). Wolfe, a long-time referee, assumes the position held by Howard Rubenstein, who yesterday was appointed the State Referee Adminstrator (SRA).
Wolfe's appointment is effective immediately.
Howard Rubenstein Named State Referee Administrator (SRA)
Posted 10/22/08
The Eastern New York State Amateur Soccer Association and the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association have announced the appointment Howard Rubenstein as the new State Referee Administrator (SRA) Howard Rubenstein. He had been serving as the State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA).
"We wish the best of luck to Howard and hope that all will cooperate with him to make Eastern New York’s Referee Program a great success," said Sal Rapaglia, president of the Eastern New York State Amateur Soccer Association and Barry Salter, president of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association in a joint announcement made today. The appointment is effective immediately.
Barry Salter Re-Elected As ENYYSA President
8/2/08
Barry Salter was re-elected to his second term as president of Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association Saturday. Salter will serve another two-year term.
Also re-elected were at ENY’s annual general meeting at the Istria Soccer Club were vice presidents Gregg Knight and Burt Wilkes, treasurer Mike Finnegan and trustee Jim Jorgensen. Luis Montoya was elected for the first time as a trustee. Each candidate ran unopposed.
Retiring from the board was Bob Hopkins, who had served for several years as a trustee. He was presented by the board with a award for meritorious service.
Asselta, Machtel, Schroeder Inducted Into LIJSL Hall Of Fame
Posted 3/9/08
Melville, L.I. -- Three men who made a different in local soccer were inducted into the Long Island Junior Soccer League Hall of Fame Friday night. The three were Frank Asselta, Dennis Machtel and the late John Schroeder, who were honored at the league's annual volunteer of the year dinner at the Huntington Hilton Friday night.
An Appreciation: Howard Rubenstein
By Michael Lewis
So, Howard Rubenstein has finally done it. He has retired and moved to Springboro, Ohio so he and his wife Debbie can be closer to their children and grandchildren. Can't say I don't blame him, wanting to slow down. But soccer in Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association will be much lesser without Howard Rubenstein.
NSCAA Honors ENYSoccer.com's Lewis
ENYSoccer.com Editor Michael Lewis was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America at the organization's banquet in Baltimore Jan. 18. The certificate is given by the organization for outstanding achievement in and service to the sport. It is rare for the NSCAA to honor journalists.
Double Honors For The Late John Schroeder
Former Sayville High School and youth soccer coach John Schroeder, who passed away Oct. 6, has been remembered and honored in death. Schroeder was named the New York State Class A high school girls coach of the year. He also was elected into the Long Island Junior Soccer League Hall of Fame, according to members of his family.
Former ENYYSA ODP Coach Caffrey Joins Cabrera on U17 National Team Staff
Will Join Residency Staff in Bradenton, Fla.
Former ENYYSA ODP coach and former Long Island Roughrider standout Paul Caffrey has been named an assistant coach with the U.S. Under-17 National Team. Also named an assistant with Caffrey was former Roughrider teammate and goalkeeper Paul Grafer. Both will work under another former ENYYSA ODP coach and Rider teammate, U-17 head coach Wilmer Cabrera. They will all work with the U17 National Team’s residency program, which is located in Bradenton, Fla.
Caffrey also coached at Suffolk Community College, where he was named national junior college Region XV coach of the year in 2005. Also named as an assistant is Oscar Pareja, an assistant coach with Dallas FC. They will join Brian Maisonneuve, who will begin his third year with the U-17 side.
ENYYSA To Offer Free Coaching Courses To Recreation Programs
State Association Will Conduct Youth Module Courses at Rec/Intramural Program Request
Eastern New York’s Coaching Education staff is offering free coaching courses to any recreation program that makes a request to ENYYSA. The staff will conduct a Youth Module course designed primarily for coaches who coach 6-8 year olds.
To get the free course all a recreation/intramural program needs to do is:
• Supply a venue to conduct the course (proper size to accommodate the number of participants).
• Minimum of 20 candidates are necessary to conduct course, maximum of 100 candidates.
• Supply ENYYSA with three dates between January and March 2008.
• Provide 30 days notice prior to the event.
Any interested recreation/intramural program should contact the Cathy O"Brien in the ENYYSA office at cobrien@enysoccer.com or call the office at 516-766-0849.
ENYYSA Officials Praise Cabrera'a Appointment As U-17 National Coach
By Michael Lewis
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association officials applauded the appointment of former ODP coach Wilmer Cabrera as the U.S. Under-17 National Team coach. Cabrera was named coach last week. He succeeded John Hackworth, who became an assistant to U.S. national coach Bob Bradley.
Two ENYYSA Alums Honored at the Jewish Hall of Fame
Craig Ludin, who overcame disabilities to be a successful player in the Long Island Junior Soccer League’s Special Children program, was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies in Commack, L.I. April 29. Also honored at the induction ceremony was Charles Altchek, a senior striker at Harvard who played for FC Westchester and the ENYYSA ODP program. Altchek, along with North Carolina sophomore midfielder Yael Averbuch of Montclair, N.J., were awarded the Marty Glickman outstanding Jewish scholastic athletes of the year.
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