(Posted: April 7,2008) Each year San Juan Soccer Club players are heavily recruited by colleges and universities from all over the country. We are extremely proud of these players and are very proud that the San Juan Coaches played such a big part in developing their skills and helping them further their soccer careers. We wish each player the best success in their college careers!

Fourteen of fifteen players committed to play collegiate soccer. Eleven players are in Division 1 and three in Division 2.   View full list...

(Posted: April 9, 2008)  The Manchester United Cup is the most prestigious event in the United  States, if not the world, for U14/U15 Girls. San Juan Spirits 94 Blue  will travel to Nike World Headquarters in May to compete in this years  Manchester United Premier Cup. Being one of only thirty-two teams from  the United States selected to participate in the Nike Manchester  United Cup, to be held May 22-26, 2008 in Beaverton, Oregon is a  tremendous honor for San Juan SC and the Spirits 94 Blue team. It  speaks volumes about the success this team has had over the past year,  and is a great reward for the players who have put in so much hard  work. Manchester United Premier Cup is an invitation only event  comprised of the top 32 U14 girls and boys teams in the United States.  The San Juan Spirits 94 Blue are one of only two teams from Cal North selected to participate in this event. Congratulations SJSC Spirits 94  Blue!

(Posted: May 7, 2008)  On Saturday(5/3), San Juan Spirits 94 Blue dominated from the start as they captured their first CYSA State Cup Championship Title this past weekend in Morgan Hill. 
San Juan Spirits 94 Blue marched through this years state tournament with eight consecutive victories in route to the State Championship Title, scoring an outstanding 33 goals while only allowing 3. In the Championship Game versus Almaden United 93, San Juan Spirits 94 Blue saved their best game for last.
In a brilliantly played first half, San Juan took control early, racing out to a 3-0 lead. In the second half San Juan settled in, dictating the action with superior passing and speed of play as they dominated possession, completely shutting down the powerful Almaden United attack. Twenty minutes into the second half, San Juan struck again and connected in the back of the net with a perfectly served volley into the goal box, giving San Juan a commanding 4-0 lead. With less than five minutes remaining in the game the Almaden United offense finally broke through the San Juan defense for their only goal of the game providing for the final 4-1 score.  In the other seven state cup games San Juan defeated ACC Mavericks 5-0, Lodi Crushers Vintage 9-1, Clovis Odyssey 4-0, California Rush Nike 5-0, Sacramento United 3-0, Diablo FC 2-1 and Santa Clara Sporting 1-0. San Juan Spirits 94 Blue, will now travel to Hawaii as the top CYSA Cal-North U14 Girls team representative in the US Youth Soccer Region IV Championships to be held June 16-22, where they will compete against the state champions from the other Far West Region State Associations for the US Youth Soccer Region IV title and to be declared “The Best in the West”.

(Posted: May 12, 2008)  The Spirits '93 and '98s ran the Race For The Cure on this past weekend (5/10).  A good time was had by all.  Go Spirits ! ! !

(Posted: May 19, 2008)  Zach Ulrich, with the SJ Lightning 91 Blue recently signed his college letter of intent with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona.  Zach will be on a combined academic and soccer scholarship at the university.

Zach will be pursuing a degree in engineering and aspires to be a pilot.  He plays as an outside midfielder and outside defender.  Zach currently has a younger brother (Austin) in the club playing at Under 17s.
Go Lightning!

(Posted: April 6,2008) The U13, U15, and U17 girls teams traveled to Orlando to compete for a title at the 2008 Champion's Cup.  Following four days of competition the San Juan girls came home with the Championship trophy and smiles to match.  Great job Spirits!!

Sunday, February 24, 2008
Our new season is approaching with speed. We are looking forward to supporting and providing the best club atmosphere for our male and female players. Our coaching staff is excited to work with all of you this season. We continue to have one of the most qualified and influential coaching constituents for soccer development in.... 

Kylee Wosnuk has spent most of her life on a soccer field.  Starting at the age of 5 and working her way through the Olympic Development Program to the U.S. under 18 National Team.  This gave her the opportunity to play at some of the highest levels and with some of the best players, trainers and motivators in the sport.  She also got to see the world while playing in places like, Germany, The Netherlands and Bulgaria.  After receiving a full ride athletic scholarship to the University of Texas, she graduated with a degree in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Fitness. Kylee will be coaching the U10Blue&White girls teams.  She cannot wait to get started and help all the young San Juan Club soccer players reach their goals.


Monica Gerardo is excited to start coaching San Juan U14White and U17Blue girls teams.  Monica brings a vast amount of experience in player development, both on and off the field. Monica is a three-year WUSA veteran, Mexican National Team member, and a three-time All-Big East selection.  Monica is a competitor and a winner and her enthusiasm for the game will assist in the continued transformation of our players. Monica earned an opportunity to become a member of Mexico's 1999 World Cup Team and 2000 and 2002 Gold Cup Teams. She helped Mexico qualify for its first-ever women's World Cup and played against international soccer powers Germany, Brazil and Italy. up. Monica's career began at Simi Valley High School in CA.  Monica holds a degree from Notre Dame in Sociology and Elementary Education.  At the University of Notre Dame, As a freshman in 1995, she was voted Big East Rookie of the Year.

Posted (Feb. 21, 2008 ) From Soccer America
L.A. Places Faith in Untested Cronin  Los Angeles Times
Given the Los Angeles Galaxy's lofty goals for next season, "it seems a huge risk" to make a starter out of a goalkeeper who's played only six Major League Soccer games in three total seasons, says the L.A. Times' Grahame L. Jones. But that's exactly what Ruud Gullit and Co., intend to do with 24-year-old Steve Cronin. Indeed, Joe Cannon, traded to San Jose to free up cap room, is now but a distant memory, leaving Cronin as the senior guy ahead of three rookie backups.

"If you never give a young keeper the chance, then he will never become a good goalkeeper," L.A. coach Gullit said. "I have to give the goalkeeper a chance ... the possibility to make mistakes. Of course, I don't want him to make mistakes, but at least there's no pressure on him and he has to learn from that." 

It goes without saying that Cronin, who was named goalkeeper of the tournament at the FIFA U-20 World Championship in 2003, has a lot to prove. Good thing he's confident: "I feel like this is definitely my team and I'm ready to go," he said. "Now I'm going to get the games and I have to do well in every one of them." The proving begins Wednesday night against Gamba Osaka in the Pan-Pacific Championship

Friday, February 22, 2008
San Juan midfielder Amobi Okugo has been selected to the US U-20 Men's National Team to play in the Copa Chivas Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico. Click here for more details.  

Friday, February 22, 2008
Former SJ Lightning player making a splash in the MLS for the Houston Dynamo and US Mens Olympic team.  Click here for player Bio.

February 21, 2008

ASU Student Athletes Of The Month Announced

Sophomore Elizabeth Harkin of the women's soccer team and junior Steve Jones of the men's basketball team earn the honor.

Elizabeth Harkin of the women's soccer team and Steve Jones of the men's basketball team have been named Student-Athletes of the Month, the Office of Student-Athlete Development announced Monday.

Harkin, a sophomore pre-health/biology major, currently has a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the Barrett Honors College.

She was selected as a Scholar Baller captain for the soccer team this semester, as she provided leadership to her team in character, accountability and responsibility throughout the season.

In November, CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America) selected Harkin to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District VIII second team.

She balanced her academics with her responsibilities on the field, managing the team's busy travel schedule this fall by taking exams on the road while playing in all 19 of the team's matches this season.

In addition, Harkin is a frequent volunteer for a local animal shelter and rescue center.

"Liz displays the same tenacity and dedication in the classroom as she does on the soccer field," ASU biology professor Stanley Faeth said. "She is excelling in both the lecture and laboratory in BIO 187 and is able to effectively juggle the rigorous demands of academia and sports."

Sunday, February 24, 2008
With the first pick of the third round the Earthquakes acquired defender Greg Curry from UC Santa Barbara. In 2007 Curry played eight games and was a major piece of the Santa Barbara defense.

"Curry is a great organizer and a strong central defender" stated John Doyle, General Manager of the San Jose Earthquakes. "He could be a wide defender in the league and we are looking forward to seeing him play."

Curry has been as solid a defender as UCSB has had during his time in Santa Barbara, starting 20 matches during his first year on campus in 2003 and guiding the Big West's top-ranked defense to a 1.02 goals against average. After redshirting the 2005 season, the Sacramento, Calif. native led a Santa Barbara defense that posted 12 shutouts and a goals against average of 0.86 during its run to the program's first national title in 2006. With Curry on the field, the Gaucho defense allowed one goal during the College Cup. For his career, the defender appeared in 62 matches and started 51

A member of the NorCal and Region IV Olympic Development teams...Spent time with San Juan Predators in the club ranks...Helped the Predators to the California State Cup title in 2002 and 2003...Also earned a Nomads Tournament Championship with San Juan...Netted six goals in seven matches in the 2003 State Cup playing center-back...Saw action against such opponents as the Serano Golden Eagles, Ohio Thunder, and the Chicago Magic.

Monday, February 25, 2008
On Sunday morning, playing in thrashing rain, hail and winds gusting to 40 mph; the Spirits of 94 White, won the District 6 Playing League U14Gs Silver "B" Division by tying River City Utd.'s Boca Jrs. 0-0 at Kemp Park. This marked the end of an improbable league run for a team that had won only 1 game the previous season. Returning a core nucleus of 6 girls, strengthened with 11 fresh players and under the direction of the teams' new coach Curtis Holmes, the Spirits turnaround included 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 ties to win the league title and gain automatic promotion into the Silver "A" Division next season.

In addition, the team were finalists at the 'JJ Minor Memorial Tournament' in Stockton this past Presidents' Day Weekend and also at the Irvine Strikers 'Nike Harvest Cup' over Thanksgiving.

The team will play in the NorCal College Showcase in Palo Alto in March and begins CYSA State Cup in April. Travel plans include tournaments in Nevada, Oregon and SoCal this up-coming year in addition to competing in the Silver "A" Division of the District 6 Playing League.

For more info visit our web site: http://www.spiritsof94white.com/

Behind senior Natalie McCrackin's (Rio Linda, Calif.) selection to the All-Big West First Team, the Pacific soccer team placed four players on the all-conference team for the 2007 season as selected on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Joining McCrackin on the all-conference team was senior Bunny Dickson (Millbrae, Calif.) and junior Laura King (Livermore, Calif.) on the second team while senior Jaime Souza (Gig Harbor, Wash.) earned honorable mention honors.

McCrackin's selection to the all-conference first team marked the first time in her four year career in which the Tiger defender garnered All-Big West recognition. A two-time academic all-conference award winner, McCrackin earned recognition for her play on the field in 2007 after helping lead the Tigers to a 7-7-4 overall record. Defensively, the Tigers relinquished just 17 goals on the season marking the second lowest goals against total for the team in program history. On the offensive end, McCrackin helped the Tigers attack with one goal and two assists on the season, with all four of her points coming in Pacific victories.
 
 Natalie McCrackin's  was a member of the Spirits of '86 and '87.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Junior defender Rachael Ritchey and junior midfielder Sami Svrcek were each chosen First Team All-Big West and freshman forward Kailyn Kugler was tabbed as the league's Freshman of the Year, the Big West announced Tuesday.

Ritchey, the anchor of a stingy Gaucho defense that allowed just 20 goals in 20 matches, was named to the all-league team for the second consecutive year. She was one of just four Gauchos to start all 20 matches in 2007

Women's Soccer Garners Two All-Conference Selection

Moraga, CA - Following the conclusion of the 2007 women's soccer season, Saint Mary's had two garner All-West Coast Conference accolades. Junior defender/midfield Stefani Rocco was a First Team All-WCC selection and sophomore defender Jessica Menzhuber garnered honorable mention recognition.

Stefani Rocco (Sacramento, CA) earned her second selection to the All-WCC with her 2007 first team selection. Following her freshman season in 2005, Rocco was an honorable mention selection and was named to the WCC All-Freshmen Team that year as well. This season, Rocco played in all 19 games while making 18 starts. Rocco finished her junior season with four points, scoring one goal and dishing out two assists

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara University senior Peter Lowry was named a first-team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America this past weekend, becoming the sixth Bronco player in program history to earn first team status. Lowry led Santa Clara to a 16-2-4 record and a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament this past season while moving into the Top 10 in school history in scoring.

"Peter really was a focal point for our team's play this season," said Santa Clara head coach Cameron Rast. "He played a big role in helping build our attack and he came through with a number of critical goals and assists for us throughout the season. He is very deserving of all of the honors he has been receiving. He had a great career for Santa Clara and helped us achieve a lot of success the past four seasons."

Lowry has piled up the honors this season after brilliant senior campaign for the Broncos. His other honors include: WCC Player of the Year, All-WCC First Team, All-Far West Region First Team, College Soccer News First Team All-American, Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Season and Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Senior All-America Second Team.