Wigan-Arsenal (MOTD)
Just because we like Arsenal, here are some highlights from Saturday, April 11th Match of the Day on BBC. Arsenal won 4-1 despite a shaky first have against Wigan
Arsenal Action blog: Wenger admits mistakes cost Gunners the title
Sigma FC’s Baker to make debut with PDL Whitecaps
Jerome Baker, 17, of Sigma FC has been added to the PDL Vancouver Whitecaps full-time Residency program and will also be a member of the ’Caps PDL side. He has been activated on loan to the Whitecaps USL First Division team for their regular season opener at Swangard Stadium on Saturday evening.
The 6-foot, 178-pound striker has been a member of the Ontario provincial team since 2004. In 2005, at the U-14 level, Baker helped Ontario win gold at the Canadian All-Star Championship by scoring seven goals in three matches. Two years later, Baker helped Ontario capture the silver medal at the U-16 level. Baker is also part of Canada’s national youth team talent pool and has participated in U-16 and U-17 camps.
The boring life of a footballer
Follow the not so entertaining life of Arsenal’s Emmanuel Adebayor
Development Academy: Nike Focus Group
A video that looks at the U.S. Soccer’s approach to youth development
Flickr: Toronto fans at Columbus
The Reds travelling fans celebrate following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Columbus
Toronto fans travelled to Columbus for the MLS showdown between the visiting Reds and the Crew. Here is a photostream from one of the fans.
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On the move: Manvir Brar signs with Simon Fraser
GTA midfielder Manvir Brar (91) has accepted an athletic scholarship from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, one of Canada’s top post-secondary institutions. SFU has one of the most respected reputations as a soccer power. Brar will join the storied NAIA program. The move also allows the Canadian national team pool player to be close to the national programs and staff out west who can follow his efforts for future consideration.
Said SIGMA TD Bobby Smyrniotis: “Manvir is an excellent player and above all an excellent person to have on your team. His commitment and work ethic is second to none and only he knows where his limit will be in this sport. I am happy that he will be joining a program coached by a good friend of ours in Coach Alan Koch.”
On the move: Welshman signs with Siena
SIGMA FC announced recently that another player from its squad has signed a letter of intent attend Siena University in Albany, New York on an athletic scholarship. Emery Welshman was one of SIGMA’s most sought after players in the 2009 graduating class.
SIGMA Technical Director, Bobby Smyrniotis says of Welshman: “It has been a privilege to have Emery at SIGMA over the past few years. When he came to us he was known in the age group as a quick striker capable of scoring goals. Leaving us in August he has become a total player. Emery has gained all the confidence in the world during his time at SIGMA and has learned to use his top qualities as a player at the right moments in the game. He can play as a target or peripheral striker and is equally efficient playing on the wing. He will definitely succeed at SIENA and beyond.”
World Cup 2010 qualifying: Italy 2 Montenegro
World Cup qualifying on Sat. Mar. 28
Bad examples
Diving has no place in the game, but it is funny to watch players get caught in the act. Shame. Shame.
On the move: Lucas Ferritto signs with Maine
Lucas Ferritto
Lucas Ferritto (1991) of the SIGMA FC A1 squad has accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Maine. Ferritto has been with SIGMA since it’s inception in 2005 and has matured into one of the top strikers in the region. His speed and quickness on and off the ball along with his efficient goal scoring ability is what has set Lucas apart over the years. Ferritto, a striker, scored three times while SIGMA FC toured Holland in 2007. He registered goals against PSV Eindhoven and in SIGMA FC’s win over AFC AJAX of Amsterdam.
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