May 20, 2013 (San Juan Capistrano, CA) - Eight teams were crowned this weekend as 2013 Cal South National Cup Olders champions at the Rancho Capistrano Soccer Fields in San Juan Capistrano. Semi-finals matches for the U14 through U17 brackets were held on Sunday, May 18 and finals matches were held on Sunday, May 19. The champions and finalists for the Under-18 age/gender brackets were decided on the previous weekend (May 11-12) as part of the Cal South College Showcase in Lancaster, Calif.

Photo galleries for all of the championship teams and finalists have been posted on the Cal South Soccer Facebook page. Click on the links below to view the team photos, and don't forget to "Like" our page while you are there:

Facebook Gallery: 2013 Cal South National Cup Olders Champions
Facebook Gallery: 2013 Cal South National Cup Olders Finalists

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Schedules and scores for Girls age brackets
Schedules and scores for Boys age brackets

The U19 age group for the Cal South National Cup is scheduled to begin play on May 25, over Memorial Day weekend. Cal South National Cup champions move on to the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series Far West Regionals to be held in June 17-23 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Regional champions in the U13 to U19 age groups move on to the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series National Championships to be held in July 22-28 in Overland Park, Kansas.

To learn more about Cal South National Cup, click here.

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Fullerton, CA (May 2, 2013) - Some of the top Olympic Development Program teams in the country will converge at Ventura College over Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27) to participate in the 2013 Cal South Pro+ Invitational. For the third year running, ODP teams from several other state associations, including Cal North, Colorado and North Texas, will take part in this showcase which will give top players in the 2000 age group an opportunity to be scouted by U.S. Soccer national staff and U.S. Youth Soccer Region IV coaching staff.

"The Cal South Pro+ Invitational has and will continue to be the premier event which focuses on identifying talented players in the youngest elite age group for our youth national teams," said Steve Hoffman, Cal South's Director of Coaching Education and Player Development. "Without a doubt, many of the future stars of the game will have played in the Cal South Pro+ Invitational when they were just coming up."

The Invitational is focused on training both on the field and in the classroom, and with very high levels of play set for the teams. Guest speakers scheduled to appear at the event are Eric Wynalda (U.S. Soccer and Cal South Hall of Fame member) and April Kater (U.S. Soccer Women's Head Development Coach).

In addition to the out-of-state teams, Cal South will have four teams participating -- two Girls 2000 and two Boys 2000 teams. While the games will be very competitive, the event is not considered a tournament in that no champions are decided. The games are meant purely for training and identification purposes.

A complete schedule for the 2013 Cal South Pro+ Invitational will be announced in the new future. The rosters for the four Cal South teams participating appears below.

For more information about Cal South Pro+, please visit www.calsouth.com/en/proplus/.

April 29, 2013 (San Bernardino, CA) - Ten Cal South teams were named as 2013 Sports Authority State Cup champions over the weekend as play concluded in the Presidents Division Olders brackets (U14-U17 and U19). The semi-finals and finals for these age groups were held on Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28 at the Platinum Park Soccer Complex in San Bernardino, California.

Photo galleries for the championship teams and finalists are now up on Cal South's Facebook page. Click on the link below to view the team photos, and click on the images to view larger versions of each one:

2013 Sports Authority State Cup Olders | Presidents Division - Champions
2013 Sports Authority State Cup Olders | Presidents Division - Finalists

The champions in the Sports Authority State Cup Governors Division for its Olders age brackets (U14-U16) were decided last week. For the recap story and Facebook links for that competition, click here.

To learn more about Cal South Sports Authority State Cup, and the differences between the Governors and Presidents Divisions, click here.

April 22, 2013 (San Bernardino, CA) - Six Cal South teams were named as 2013 Sports Authority State Cup champions over the weekend as play concluded in the Governor Division Olders brackets (U14-U16). The finals for these age groups were held on Sunday, April 21 at the Platinum Park Soccer Complex in San Bernardino.

Photo galleries for the championship teams and finalists are now up on Cal South's Facebook page. Click on the link below to view the team photos, and click on the images to view larger versions of each one:

2013 Sports Authority State Cup Olders | Governors Division - Champions
2013 Sports Authority State Cup Olders | Governors Division - Finalists

To learn more about Cal South Sports Authority State Cup, and the differences between the Governors and Presidents Divisions, please click here.

Cal South and Chipotle Team Up to Promote Active Lifestyles in Southern California

Chipotle Named as “Official Mexican Grill Restaurant Partner”

April 22, 2013 (Fullerton, CA) - Cal South Soccer and Chipotle Mexican Grill announced a new partnership today to promote healthier, active lifestyles in Southern California. As part of the agreement, Chipotle is now designated as the “Official Mexican Grill Restaurant Partner” of Cal South. Chipotle will also be provided with exhibition areas at various State Cup and National Cup venues in 2013 and 2014, and have a prominent presence at Soccer Nation Expo in the Los Angeles Convention Center in early 2014.

“Our ongoing commitment to Food With Integrity forms a natural connection with an active and aware lifestyle,” says Chris Arnold, director of communications at Chipotle. “We are proud to partner with Cal South and encourage future generations to learn more about their food source.”

Chipotle has a consistent track record of sourcing only the best, most sustainable ingredients possible, meaning you can feel good about what's for dinner. Chipotle seeks better food from using ingredients that are not only fresh, but also sustainably grown and naturally raised with respect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce the food. Through this “Food With Integrity” vision, Chipotle serves tasty burritos, burrito bowls, salads and tacos that provide the right energy to keep all ages levels of soccer players quick on the field.

“We are proud to partner with Chipotle, which has proven, through its innovation, its success in connecting with the current generation of players and parents,” said John Weinerth, Cal South’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to have Chipotle’s presence at our major tournaments and events, and hope that their involvement will inspire our members to seek out higher quality food options when refueling after the match.”

About Chipotle:
Steve Ells, founder, chairman and co-CEO, started Chipotle with the idea that food served fast did not have to be a typical fast food experience. Today, Chipotle continues to offer a focused menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients, prepared using classic cooking methods and served in a distinctive atmosphere. Through our vision of Food With Integrity, Chipotle is seeking better food from using ingredients that are not only fresh, but that—where possible—are sustainably grown and naturally raised with respect for the animals, the land, and the farmers who produce the food. A similarly focused people culture, with an emphasis on identifying and empowering top performing employees, enables us to develop future leaders from within. Chipotle opened with a single restaurant in 1993 and currently operates more than 1,450 restaurants. For more information, visit Chipotle.com.

About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 280 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 185,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information, visit www.calsouth.com.

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Ontario, CA (April 21, 2013) - PSA Elite defeated Doxa Italia, 4-1 in finals action today to capture the 2013 United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) Region IV Open Cup title.

Through their success in this weekend's tournament, held at the Ontario Soccer Park in Ontario, Calif. from April 19-21, PSA Elite and Doxa Italia locked up berths in the opening round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup competition. It is PSA's second straight visit to the U.S. Open Cup, while Doxa clinched their second berth in three years.

Through a weekend of generally high-scoring games, PSA had topped Doxa in opening day action with a 3-0 shutout. Last year's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Cinderella team, Cal FC, started out hot with a pair of victories, but lost to Doxa on Saturday afternoon to miss out on making a return trip to the century-old tournament where they defeated the MLS' Portland Timbers to make it all the way to the fourth round. In the Region IV championship match, PSA Elite went into the second half with a 2-1 lead over Doxa, and then capped it with another pair of goals to take the victory.

The first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is set to begin on May 14, 2013. For more information about the event, click here.

USASA Region IV Open Cup
Ontario Soccer Park – Ontario, CA

DAY 1: Friday, April 19

PSA Elite 3:0 Doxa Italia
DV8 Defenders 8:2 The Internationalists

Cal FC 12:3 San Francisco City FC

DAY 2: Saturday, April 20

Doxa Italia 7:0 San Francisco City FC
Cal FC 4:1 DV8 Defenders
PSA Elite 10:1 The Internationalists

Doxa Italia 2:1 Cal FC

PSA Elite 9:2 DV8 Defenders
San Francisco City FC 4:1 The Internationalists

DAY 3: Sunday, April 21
Championship Round

PSA Elite 4:1 Doxa Italia

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule

Tournament Format and Match Dates:

Qualifying Deadline
Date: April 28

Play-In Round

Number of Games: 2
Date: May 7
One NPSL team will take on the US Club Soccer representative, while a second NPSL team faces the USSSA representative.

First Round
Number of Games: 18
Date: May 14
Two winners from Play-In Round join remaining 30 Adult Council category teams and four USL PRO teams (Dayton Dutch Lions, Pittsburgh Riverhounds and expansion sides Phoenix FC Wolves and VSI Tampa Bay FC).

Second Round

Number of Games: 16
Date: May 21
Eighteen (18) winners from First Round join remaining eight USL PRO clubs and six NASL teams.

Third Round

Number of Games: 16
Date: May 28
Sixteen (16) winners from Second Round are paired against 16 MLS sides.

Fourth Round

Number of Games: 8
Date: June 12

Sixteen (16) winners from Third Round face each other.

Quarterfinals
Date: June 26
Fourth Round winners face each other.

Semifinals
Date: Aug. 7 or 21

Quarterfinal winners face each other.

Final

Date: Oct. 1 or 2

Golazo Teams Up with Cal South Soccer
Northwest Soccer Passion Brand Named as “Official Beverage Partner”

April 17, 2013 (Fullerton, CA) - Cal South Soccer and Golazo, Inc. announced today the signing of a yearlong agreement in which Golazo, the passion brand for soccer, becomes the “Official Beverage Partner” of Cal South. The partnership will unite Golazo’s line of healthy sports hydration beverage choices with Cal South’s ever-growing membership of over 185,000 players, coaches, referees and administrators.

“This partnership is born from a shared love for the beautiful game and everyone who supports it,” said Richard Tait, CEO and center mid of Golazo, Inc. “It made perfect sense for the premier provider of all-natural sports beverages to collaborate with the premier soccer organization in California, and we are thrilled to help promote the sport and fuel fútbol throughout the region. GOOOOOLLAAAZZZO!”

The agreement also gives Golazo numerous opportunities to interact with Cal South’s membership at events throughout the coming year. These include providing Golazo’s All-Natural Sports Hydration beverages to participants at this summer’s Cal South ODP Camps; providing beverage samples and games at various State Cup venues; getting face to face with Cal South’s adult soccer membership at this June’s USASA Veterans Cup in Escondido; and participating in next February’s Soccer Nation Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

"Cal South is extremely excited about partnering with a youthful company that is so passionate about the game of the soccer,” said John Weinerth, Cal South’s Chief Executive Officer. “Golazo’s focus and success in social media branding ties in perfectly with Cal South’s goals moving forward, as well as providing healthier choices for our entire membership.”

About Golazo, Inc.:
At Golazo, Inc., We Fuel Fútbol™ with beverages that use the best all natural ingredients with Latin-inspired flavors and functionality designed for the pitch. With the ball as our compass, we will create a platform for human potential and the belief that everyone is Born to Score™. Golazo All Natural Sports Hydration drinks and All Natural Sports Energy drinks can be found at Whole Foods Market, Vons, and Safeway stores in California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as Amazon.com. Please visit us online at VivaGolazo.com, facebook.com/Golazo or on Twitter at @VivaGolazo.

About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association - South (Cal South) is the official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and United States Youth Soccer. Cal South represents 280 Member Leagues and Clubs comprising our membership of more than 185,000 registered players, coaches, referees and league administrators. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders and skill levels. For more information, visit www.calsouth.com.

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April 3, 2013 (Chicago, IL) - Former U.S. Men’s National Team forwards Joe-Max Moore and Peter Vermes have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Moore is the sole Player representative, while Vermes enters the Hall of Fame as a representative from the Veteran ballot. None of the candidates in the Builder category received the required amount of votes to be elected into the Hall of Fame this year.

As a forward and midfielder who played for three U.S. World Cup teams, Moore enters the Hall of Fame in his second to last year of eligibility on the player ballot. Starting with the 1992 Olympics, Moore made 100 appearances for the Men’s National Team over the next decade, including three FIFA World Cups and his 24 goals rank fifth all-time in MNT history. He also spent six seasons in Major League Soccer – all with the New England Revolution – scoring 53 goals. [Cal South Editor's note: After moving to Southern California at the age of 14, Moore played for Mission Viejo High School and played club soccer in Cal South for three seasons with the North Huntington Beach Futbol Club.]

Moore scored plenty of big goals in big games for his country throughout his career, however, none bigger than his final two tallies. On Oct. 7, 2001 in Foxboro, Mass. Moore scored both goals in the crucial 2-1 World Cup clinching victory against Jamaica, spearheading the USA’s best World Cup run in history the following year.

The National Soccer Hall of Fame induction announcement comes as part of Centennial Week, as U.S. Soccer continues a year-long celebration honoring the history of the game. Centennial Week kicked off Tuesday with the ringing of the NYSE closing bell and continues Thursday with activities all day in Times Square. The week-long celebration will culminate on April 5, the exact date the U.S. Soccer charter was signed back in 1913, with a press conference at New York City Hall, lighting of the Empire State Building and a watch party for the U.S. Women’s National Team at Nevada Smiths.

Joining Moore in the Hall of Fame from the Veteran ballot is current Sporting Kansas City head coach Peter Vermes. Vermes was an integral part of the U.S. Men’s National Team from 1988-97, making his debut in the ’88 Olympic Games. He scored 11 goals in his 66 career caps and helped the MNT qualify for its first FIFA World Cup in 40 years in 1990. Following the ’90 World Cup in Italy, Vermes captained the MNT for its championship run in the inaugural CONCACAF Gold Cup in ’91.

Vermes also became the first American to play in the Hungarian and Dutch first divisions during his club career and starred in MLS from 1996-2002 for the New York MetroStars, Colorado Rapids and Kansas City Wizards.

“Soccer is the consummate team sport and being inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame is certainly indicative of that. It is humbling and a great honor” Vermes said. “I am appreciative and have learned so much from all of the teammates I have played with and now all the players I have been around from the youth level up on the technical side. My dedication and passion for soccer will never waver and I am so grateful for this recognition.”

The location and date for the 2013 National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is still to be determined and will be announced at a later date.

Complete information about the election and eligibility procedures is available online at ussoccer.com.

The National Soccer Hall of Fame closed its Oneonta, N.Y., facility in 2010. The election process is being administered by U.S. Soccer Federation staff under election and eligibility guidelines established by the Hall of Fame board of directors.

Established in 1950, the National Soccer Hall of Fame is dedicated to the sport of soccer in the United States by celebrating its history, preserving its legacy, inspiring its youth and honoring its heroes for generations to come.