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JANUARY  2010

United German Hungarians

2009-2010 Soccer News

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2009 German Hungarian Major Team

          On December 6^th, the German Hungarian Majors will play in the East Penn Final of the US Open Cup vs. Phoenix at Phoenix.  Kickoff is 2 PM.  Our team is undefeated in League and Cup Play with 8 wins.  We defeated Phoenix in the league match a few weeks ago and all of your support at Phoenix on the 6^th would be appreciated.

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JANUARY  2010

UGH SOCCER NEWS

Forwarded From UGH

          The game originally scheduled for December 6th (UGH MAJORS vs. Phoenix) at Phoenix for the Eastern Pennsylvania Final of the US Open Cup did not take place that day due to weather conditions. The following Sunday December 13th the game took place at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in worse conditions than the original game date. Although it took place in a rainstorm it was a great game. The game was 0-0 at halftime. We scored early in the 2nd to go up 1-0 and then gave a goal with about 10 minutes left. Phoenix took that momentum into OT and went ahead 2-1. A few minutes later we had a goal called back and we lost 2-1. Phoenix is the EPSA Open Cup Champ.

          Thanks to all the fans that came out despite the conditions and lack of a clubhouse/beers after. Tough way to end the fall half of the season but we’re still in good shape in the league and amateur cup.

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JANUARY 2010

AMERICAN AID SOCIETY

CHICAGO KICKERS FUßBALL

Forwarded by American Aid Society, Chicago

First Team Season Recap

          The Chicago Kickers First Team finished their fall season with 14 points from 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. From 23 goals for and 13 against, the First Team is currently in 2nd place in the First Division of the Metropolitan Soccer League (although several other rain-out games still need to be played). Outstanding players include goalkeeper Chris Robbins and midfielders Andy Bamett and Dave Hanlon. After winter break, the spring season is played and the winner is promoted to the Major Division. The Kickers play home games at the A.A.S. in Lake Villa, and most games kickoff Sundays at 3pm.

U9 Chicago Kickers Girls Team

          The U9 girls' team started their play in Barrington at the FC Barrington Classic Labor Day Weekend tourney. This first year team, comprised of six 8 yr olds and two 7 seven year olds, had a tough go in their first ever half, fall­ing behind 4-0. Then they remembered they were Kickers and came back to beat their Libertyville opponent by scoring 5 second half goals and won their first game ever 5-4. They went 2-1-1 for the tourney and were off to a good start. With only 2 girls possessing travel soccer experience, the team is continually developing and learning and has won 2 league games already this fall and have been shutout only once in 6 games. They play their home games on Sundays at 1100 am.

U12 Girls Chicago Kickers

          Our team is made up of fourteen girls, ages 11-12 playing in the IWSL U13D division this year. We are playing up one age level this year. The girls are working hard and just won the U12 National Championship at the Racine Lighthouse Classic tournament with a 4-0 record. Our home games are played at the club house on Sunday at 11:00.

Chicago Kickers U10 Boys White Team

          The Chicago kickers U10 Boys white team strives to develop young players both on and off the field. We try to foster a family first environment where all family members have fun through soccer.

Kickers Annual Hunting Trip

By Adam Sollmann

          As in the last 45 years the Hunters are again getting ready for their annual Hunting Trip to Wyoming. The preparations include a meeting, shopping for supplies and of course packing. This year there were only 4 out of the regular 7 Hunters. Health issues were the problem. We left early on October 13th. The weather was very good and we arrived save at our destination. We had to leave our van in town and drive up with 4-wheel trucks since it snowed the day before, but the snow melted and turned the ground into mud.

          On opening day we shot an elk and a deer. The second day Lady Luck went with us, and in the morning we shot another elk and a deer, and in the afternoon we shot a third elk, thanks to Lady Luck. After that we had two deer licenses left which we filled on the third day of hunting. We packed up and proceeded down the mountain, which was a good thing since it snowed all day and we would have been snowed in. All the meat has to be brought down the mountain to a processing plant in Worland, Wyoming. Again we brought enough meat home for our Annual Venison Dinner which will be on March 6th, 2010. We hope to see you all there.

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Carpathia Kickers Korner

 

Forwarded by Carpathia Donauschwaben

by Keith McVettie

          With the fall season behind us, the Kicker’s gear up for a busy off season.  We have started working on many new things, one of which is a new look on our website. For many years Hal Mayer single handedly designed and managed the website. When no other soccer clubs offered a website, Hal made sure that we had one and that we could report all the news. Tim Busch, George Schleis and Hal Mayer have begun work on a new website that is going to offer many new items in addition to the old items. Amongst the new items will be field conditions, coach’s corners, individual team sites, a “kickers list” to post classified items, Kicker-TV to view action games, pictures and much more. We are excited about the site and can’t thank these guys enough for their hard work.

          Recently we held our annual Fall Cleanup. We had a great turn out and completed the task list. I can’t thank everyone that helped enough. You were all outstanding and completed the task list and even additional items that were not on the list. Thanks to all – your help and constant support will continue to make our organization stronger and better with each passing season.

          I had the great pleasure of seeing many of our youth teams play this season. You cannot help but be impressed by the skilled players the Kickers are turning out. It was nice to watch U8 players cross a ball, or U9 players take corner kicks that had great placement. We have players that are growing to be skilled, knowledgeable, soccer players. These teams are exciting to watch. This is only an indicator that our coaches are doing their jobs and that our youth camps are doing what they are designed to do. I only expect to see more and more teams in Premier 1 divisions. I look forward to reporting all the new accomplishments from the Kicker’s in the Spring newsletter. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the banquets and hope that everyone enjoys the holiday season!

Keith McVettie

General Manager

	VARIOUS KICKER TEAMS

	General Manager Keith McVettie  presents the 2009 Mathias Mayer Award  to Lifetime Kicker Kurt Seiberling  at the annual Senior Kickers Banquet.   Kurt Seiberling is the recipient of this award  because of his great dedication to the Kickers  and the great game of soccer.
Longtime Kicker Bruce Wilden  is presented a gift of appreciation  at the Senior Banquet by General Manager  Keith McVettie and Treasurer Linda  McVettie for his many contributions  to the Kicker Family. The Board of  Directors and the many people affected  by Bruce Wilden’s dedication to the sport  of soccer would like to offer him our  sincere thanks.