Girls Schedule Update #2

February 26, 2007

The web and PDF versions of the match schedule have been updated. The changes include:

  • The April 12 match vs. Kickapoo has been moved to April 11.
  • The first game of the Kickapoo Varsity Tournament will be against Oakville on Friday, April 13 at 6:00pm on Cooper 2.

Once in a Lifetime

February 22, 2007

Once In A LifetimeThe Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield will be hosting the “Show-Me” Missouri International Film Festival this weekend. Steve Olson of SGFsoccer.com is the current president of the Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield.

The festival includes the documentary “Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos” which chronicles the New York Cosmos and the rise and fall of the North American Soccer League.

The film is directed by Paul Crowder. He also directed Dogtown and Z-Boys. Crowder’s wife, Kelly H’Doubler, is a Glendale graduate.

“Once in a Lifetime” will be shown at 7:00pm on Saturday, February 24 at the Gillioz Theatre. A large turnout from the Springfield soccer community is expected. Tickets are $7.50; $5.50 for students and can be purchased at the Gillioz in advance or before the show.

Event Flyer

Movie Trailer

Rules Changes For 2007-08

February 21, 2007

The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced rules changes for the 2007-08 soccer season. Most of the rules changes deal with improper equipment and the resulting penalties. Shinguards are a major focus.

“Players no longer will be able to wear inappropriate, undersized shinguards,” Lombardi said. “Manufacturers are required to produce shinguards that will minimize risk to players. Correctly sized and safety-regulated shinguards should greatly assist in the reduction of leg injuries in high school soccer.”

2007 Apparel Order

This is the new design that will be appearing on the 2007 Glendale Girls Soccer season apparel. Please have your orders turned in by March 2. Make checks payable to “Glendale Girls Soccer”. If you have any question please call Cindy @ 818-3004. You may also mail you orders to Cindy Dallas, 3206 S. Valley View Ave. 65804, due on or before March 3. Delivery will be by the first game.

See the Order Form for size and price information.

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Tournament of Champions Schedule Update

The tournament schedule for the Tournament of Champions has been revised.

Friday, April 27
vs. Incarnate Word @ 5:15pm

Friday, April 28
vs. Horlick @ 8:30am
vs. Bettendorf @ 11:00am

The web and PDF versions of the match schedule have been updated.

Girls Soccer Set To Begin

February 20, 2007

Girls Soccer practice will begin on Monday, February 26 at the Glendale track. Practice, a timed run, will be from 5:00-6:00pm. Bring water, running shoes, and the appropriate paperwork.

Choice is Tragic

February 14, 2007

The story of Michael Robards is being distributed nationally to the soccer community in that hope that others will learn from his mistake.

My name is Michael Robards, and I am 25 years old. As I write you, I’m in jail, in the custody of Johnson County, Kansas charged with involuntary manslaughter.

As a long time member of the soccer community, having played at the premier, high school and collegiate level, as well as coached, I’d like to share my life altering story of the harmful and deadly effects of drinking and driving. My hope is that by sharing my story I will initiate changes in attitudes and actions about drinking and driving and hopefully with your support we can save lives.

Coach Rogers sent this to be posted earlier today, but SGFsoccer has already posted the complete letter. Please take a few minutes to read the complete letter.