College Bound Player

Recent annoucements on College Signing Day show once again that MN is hot bed for girls soccer development. The boys still have a way to go to represent MN at the D1 level. Then again, many of the top boys players end up going to SSM and don't get any press.

'09 Boys State Cup

Boy's parents don't seem to get as worked up as the girls, but they are usually not as well behaved on the sidelines. Regardless, should be competative at all boys age groups, except U19.

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/events/statecup.cfm#sched

'09 Girls State Cup

Brackets are posted, teams are practicing, parents are getting worked up...must be state cup time. You can find the brackets here:

http://www.mnyouthsoccer.org/events/statecup.cfm#sched

U17 girls should go to WDB, but will be the most competative in years. U18 girls a toss up...the rest could go to MTA.

Boys Winter Tourneys

Any boys teams heading out state for winter/spring tournaments?

Girls Winter Tourneys & Scrimmages

It's time for Winter/Spring tourney news.

Champions!

Congratulation to the 2008 MN High School Champions!!

Girls A - Mahtomedi HS (2nd to Holy Angels, 3rd to Benilde and 4th to Rochester Lourdes)

Girls AA - Woodbury HS (2nd to Eden Prairie, 3rd to Wayzata and 4th to Eastview)

Boys A - Blake HS (2nd to Totino-Grace, 3rd to Duluth East and 4th to Rochester Lourdes)

Boys AA - Osseo HS (2nd to St. Louis Park, 3rd to Bloomington Jefferson and 4th to Coon Rapids)

'08 Boys Sectionals

Similar to last year, 10-12 teams have a chance to win state at AA and A. Many good teams but no dominant team that will steam roll into state. This should be one of the most competitive tournaments is quite some time.

Section brackets:

Section 1: A -- AA
Section 2: A -- AA
Section 3: A -- AA
Section 4: A -- AA
Section 5: A -- AA
Section 6: A -- AA
Section 7: A -- AA
Section 8: A -- AA

'08 Girls Sections

An exciting season is moving into sectional play. The top 5 or 6 teams in AA and A have a real shot at winning state.

Section brackets:

Section 1: A - AA
Section 2: A - AA
Section 3: A - AA
Section 4: A - AA
Section 5: A - AA
Section 6: A - AA
Section 7: A - AA
Section 8: A - AA

Gopher Women

The 2008-2009 Gopher Women are off to an outstanding 12-1 start and giving the U of M faithful something to follow this fall. MD has them playing some very solid at the back and in the midfield. The attack looks very dynamic at times and consistent goal production has not been a problem They are moving into their tough part of the Big 10 season. Can they make this a dream season by advancing deep into the NCAA tournament?

I think they will! Go Gophers!!