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Vegas Showcase Up for CF Girls - Thursday, March 11, 2010

Concorde Fire is heading to Las Vegas for the 2010 Vegas Showcase. The U15G CF Elite, coached by Mac Williams, and the U17G CF Elite, coached by Gregg Blasingame, are heading there to finish up their ECNL league play, while the U17G CF Black, coached by Ken Kurilec, are there to be recruited by the numerous college coaches. This is one of the most attended Showcase Events in the country that draws teams in from around the country, especially the very talented Far West Region.
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Gala Night Quickly Approaching - Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The 2010 Concorde Fire Gala Night, held on Friday, April 16th from 7pm - 11pm at the Buckhead Maggiano's Little Italy, is closely approaching. Food, drinks, a silent auction, a live auction, DJ for dancing with a few casino style games will hit off the night for the 5th Annual CF Gala Night. Ticket information and auction donor forms can be found below.
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U17G CF South Finalists at Region III Invitational - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

The U17 Girl's Concorde Fire South Black were Finalists at the Region III Invitational held in Smyrna, TN. The tournament is a widely attended showcase for many college coaches that draws in many teams from the Midwest. The U17G CF South Black, coached by Colin Barnes, won their group by scoring 11 goals and conceding 0, while beating Ohio-South State Champions, 4-0. They then won 2-0 against Tri-State Futbol Alliance Elite (OH-S) in the Semi Finals, but unfortunately lost in PK's to Birmingham United Elite (AL) after drawing 2-2 in regulation.
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Boys Begin at Vulcan Cup - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

The Vulcan Cup in Birmingham, AL began this past weekend kicking off with the Boy's Weekend first. Concorde Fire attended with many boys' teams at one of the premier tournaments in the Southeast that attracts teams from around the region that GA teams don't normally see. Four Concorde Fire teams made the finals in their respective divisions with two of them winning. The U10 Boy's Concorde Fire North Black, coached by Mike Gailey, played up in the U11 8v8 age group and were Champions with a 3-1 score over Ambush White.The U14 Boy's Concorde Fire North Black, also coached by Mike Gailey, were Champions in their bracket by winning 2-0 in the Final over Michigan Nike Rush. The U11 Boy's Concorde FIre Central White, coached by Dori Hammond, were Finalists in a narrow loss to FC Alliance (TN) 3-4. The U14 Boy's Concorde Fire South Black, coached by Jeffrey Golsten, were Finalists losing to Strictly Soccer (FL) in their final.
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Finishing Clinics Announced for Central - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

The Concorde Fire Finishing Clinics will begin this Friday, March 12, 2010 for the Central Branch. They will be held on Fridays at Montgomery Elementary School from 5:00pm - 6:00pm by our professional staff. Concorde Fire players interested in the extra training only need to bring a ball with their normal practice attire. Below are the dates for the Spring Season:

March 12, 19, 26
April 9, 23, 30

Smith Called into U-15 BNT Camp - Monday, March 08, 2010

Jacob Smith has been called into the U-15 Boy's United States National Team Camp. Camp will be held in Tampa, FL from March 14-21, 2010. Smith plays for the U15B Concorde Fire South Elite. This is Smith's fourth time to be called into National Camp.

Ryce at Four Nations Inviational - Saturday, March 06, 2010

Brianna Ryce and the U-17 Trinidad & Tobago Women's National Team hosted the Four Nations Invitational Tournament. The tournament is being held in preparations for the FIFA Youth World Cup in Trinidad this coming September. Canada, Jamaica, and Mexico joined Trinidad in the round robin format starting on Sunday, February 28, 2010 to Friday, March 5, 2010. Ryce plays for the U17 CF South Black.
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Concorde Fire Players Donate for Haiti Relief - Thursday, March 04, 2010

3 players off the U16 Boy's Concorde Fire Elite took their time to donate to the Haiti Relief Fund. While many young referees are looking to fill their pockets from their tournament, these Concorde players used their time and money to give back. Alex Kowalski, Westin Lendon, and Drew Morgan all refereed 8 games during the Challenge Cup that earned $404. With a matching grant from Quiznos, they were able to donate over $800 to C.A.R.E International Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
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2010 Challenge Cup in the Books - Wednesday, March 03, 2010

The 2010 Concorde Fire Challenge Cup was the most successful tournament the club has ever had by bringing in over 440 teams from around the Southeast. On behalf of the Tournament Director, Gregg Blasingame, and the Challenge Cup Tournament Committee, we'd like to thank all that were involved for making these past two weekends a success; the numerous volunteers staffed at each venue, the referees and assignors, the coaches from each of the teams and above all else, the participants and their families! Here are the 8 Concorde Fire teams that made the finals; U9 Boy's CF Central Black (Finalists), U9 Boy's CF North Black (Finalists), U10B CF Central Black (6v6 Champions), U10 Boy's CF Central White (6v6 Champions), U13 Boy's CF Elite (Finalists), U13 Boy's CF Central Red (Finalists), U14 Boy's CF South Black (Finalists), and the U15 Boy's CF South Elite (Champions).
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Region Team Trips for Concorde Fire Players - Friday, February 26, 2010

Many Concorde Fire players have been invited to play in the USYSA Region III Spring International Trips. Stephen McCauley of the U15 Boy's Concorde Fire Elite was the first player to go out of the country with the 1994 Boy's Region III ODP Team to Costa Rica from February 7 - 13, 2010. The 1995 Boy's Region III ODP Team will also be leaving for Costa Rica from February 25 - March 4, 2010. That team will include 6 Concorde Fire players, Shabaan Abousaud (U15 Boy's CF Elite), Jonathan Jarrett (U15 Boy's CF South Elite), Julio Jimenez (U15 Boy's CF Elite), Cameron Mosely (U15 Boy's CF Elite), David Raizes (U15 Boy's CF Elite) and Jacob Smith (U15 Boy's South Elite). From March 22 - 29, 2010 Savannah Jordan of the U15 Girl's CF South Elite will be travelling with the 1995 Girl's Region III ODP Team to Costa Rica. Gabi Seiler of the U15 Girl's CF South Elite will be with the 1994 Girl's Region III ODP Team when they go to Germany. Finally, Jack Gayton (U14 Boy's CF Elite) will be on the International Tour of Guadalajara, Mexico with the 1996 Boy's Region III ODP Team from April April 10 - 17, 2010.
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Girls Begin Challenge Cup Weekends - Monday, February 22, 2010

The first weekend of the 2010 Concorde Challenge Cup is in the books. The Girl's Challenge Cup Weekend was held for the first time separate from the Boy's and was held under the best weather seen in years. Concorde Fire is thankful for all the volunteers, referees, coaches, venues and staff for such a successful weekend and look forward to another great weekend for the Boy's Challenge Cup! Below is the list of teams that made the Finals from our club:

U9G CF Central Black (Kelly Knowles)
U10G CF Central Black (Josh McGlamery)
U10G CF South Black (Alan Ewing)
U12G CF North Black (Mike Gailey)
U13G CF Central White (Josh McGlamery)
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U14B Begin Premier League Undefeated - Sunday, February 21, 2010

The U14 Boy's Concorde Fire Elite began the Spring 2010 Region III Premier League East season with a win and a tie. The U14B CF Elite, coached by Gregg Blasingame, beat GYSA Dynamo Green 2-0 and tied CASL Elite 2-2. This is a very good start against some of the best teams in the age group. The season consists of 11 games with the winner earning the right to play at this Summer's Southern Regional in Baton Rouge, LA. If they were able to earn that spot, they would join the U15B CF Elite and U16B CF Elite who have already won the right to play at Regionals.
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U16B CF Elite Resume National League - Saturday, February 13, 2010

While the snow was accumulating in Atlanta, the U16 Boy's Concorde Fire Elite were traveling to Plantation, FL for their next round of USYSA National League. The team coached by Adrian Powell are currently sitting in 3rd in the table with 3 games left to be played. Over the next 3 days, the U16B CF Elite will play against Waza FC Black (MI), Penn Fusion Academy Celtic (PA-E), and Tulsa SC Black (OK).
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32 Concorde Players Sign National Letter of Intent - Wednesday, February 10, 2010

32 Concorde Fire seniors have signed their National Letters of Intent. These are the papers that officially confirm the players intention to be playing collegiate soccer at that particular institution in the coming Fall. Concorde Fire prides itself on providing an outlet for the elite player with the ultimate goal of placing them on the path of future soccer after our club. This was seen last month when 3 former Concorde Fire players (Steven Kinney, Kelley O'Hara and Malorie Rutledge) were drafted in the MLS and WPS, respectively. Each year our players move on to the collegiate level and this year is no different. Our players will be competing in the best conferences in the NCAA and challenging for National Championships at all levels from the University of North Carolina and Wake Forest University to in-state schools like Columbus State University and Oglethorpe University.
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Duvall Named Academy Player of the Week - Monday, January 25, 2010

Chris Duvall has been named to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Player of the Week. He plays on the U17/18 Concorde Fire Academy Team that currently sits atop the Southern Conference, Southeast Division. He has been rewarded for his play during the games against Charlotte Soccer Academy and North Meck SC. He is the third Concorde Fire player this year to receive the recognition (Carlos McCrary and Arturo Cruz).
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O'Hara Named to U.S. WNT Camp - Sunday, January 17, 2010

Head Coach Pia Sundhage has selected 26 players for a 20-day Camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA from January 17 - February 4, 2010. Kelley O'Hara has been selected for her third U.S. Women's National Team Camp and will be looking to get into the 18-player squad going to the Algarve Cup in Portugal later this year. Like the U.S. U-23 WNT, the U.S. WNT and O'Hara will be playing against the South Korean National Team twice in January.
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Rutledge Selected in WPS Draft by Philadelphia Independence - Saturday, January 16, 2010

Malorie Rutledge was the 11th overall pick in the 2010 Women's Professional Soccer Draft. She was also the first ever pick for the expansion team Philadelphia Independence. General Manager Terry Foley said, “Rutledge is an extremely offensive minded player that will fill a need that we have for the upcoming season. We strongly feel that she’s a player who can come in and have an immediate impact for us in the WPS." She had a stellar career at LSU, while earning SEC Offensive Player of the Year for both 2008 and 2009 and NSCAA All-America in those same years. Rutledge joins her former Concorde Fire teammate Kelley O'Hara as players selected in the draft by their perspective teams.
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O'Hara Selected 3rd in WPS Draft by FC Gold Pride - Saturday, January 16, 2010

Kelley O'Hara was the 3rd Selection Overall in the 2010 Women's Professional Soccer Draft. This was the first selection in the draft for the FC Gold Pride who were looking for a proven finisher. Head Coach of FC Gold Pride, Albertin Montoya commented on O'Hara, "She has proven she can score goals at every level national team, college, and everywhere she's played, so that's something we needed."
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Kinney Drafted by Chicago Fire in MLS SuperDraft - Thursday, January 14, 2010

Steven Kinney was selected 45th in the 2010 Major League Soccer SuperDraft by the Chicago Fire. He has spent the last 4 years playing in the Southern Conference with Elon University under Head Coach Darren Powell, brother of Concorde Fire coach Adrian. Kinney played with the '88 Concorde Fire Elite team that gained so much success winning the Disney Showcase and lost in the 2005 Regional Finals in PK's.
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Rutledge Called into U-23 WNT Camp - Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Malorie Rutledge has been called into the U.S. U-23 Women's National Team Camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA from January 13-20, 2010. This is the first camp of the new year for Head Coach Bill Irwin. Rutledge is one of 24 players called into camp that will end with games against South Korea on Jan. 16 and Jan. 18.
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O'Hara Wins M.A.C. Hermann Trophy - Saturday, January 09, 2010

Kelley O'Hara has been named the winner of the 2009 M.A.C. Hermann Trophy. The Hermann Trophy is soccer's equivalent to the Heisman Trophy and is given to the top student-athlete in the country for soccer. The results were announced last night at the Missouri Athletic Club Banquet in St. Louis, MO. Her list of accomplishments are long after her Concorde Fire career; led the nation in her senior year in both goals (26) and points (65) as she went on to the PAC 10 Player of the Year and NSCAA First Team All-America. This has led to her second call up to the Full Women's National Team and will undoubtedly reward her in the upcoming Women's Professional Soccer Draft on Friday, January 15th, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA. O'Hara is the first Concorde Fire player to receive this illustrious award and is linked on a very short list with the likes of Mia Hamm and Michelle Akers. read more ...