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2010 State Cup: Cincinnati United has 5 Champions and 5 Finalists in the 2010 Ohio South State Cup!

2010 President's Cup: Cincinnati United has 1 Champion and 3 Finalists in the 2010 Ohio South President's Cup!

Special Announcement: CU Sycamore is now "CU Sycamore-Mason."

Announcing: Cincinnati United is excited to announce the Mason Juniors Program. See details below.

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CU Lakota
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 - Boys U-15-18
 - Girls U-15-18
CU Monroe
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 - Boys U-15-18
 - Girls U-15-18
CU Sycamore-Mason
 - Boys U-9
 - Boys U-11
 - Boys U-12
 - Girls U-12
 - Boys U-13
 - Girls U-13
 - Boys U-18
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News & Headlines
Friends and Fellow Wanderers Reunited
John McGinlay and Owen Coyle. Photo Courtesy of Rodney Scot.A 4,000 mile journey across the ocean for one and a 500 mile trek across the country for the other brought England's Bolton Wanderers back together with one of their greatest legends; John McGinlay.  Bolton Wanderers Football Club began in 1874 and play in the English Premier League, which is regarded by many as one of, if not the top league in the world.  Super John, as he is affectionately referred by fans, is considered to be one of Bolton's greatest ever players and his name is still sung at matches and in pubs to this day.  Now living in the States, McGinlay gets to enjoy a life of relative anonymity.  Something he enjoys at this stage of his career, as it allows him to focus on his family and teaching the game he loves to the youth players of America.

After being told the Trotters, the team's nickname, were coming for a pre-season tour in America and Canada, the plans were set and the only thing between McGinlay and his former squad were miles of highway.  He loaded up his SUV, which proudly exclaims "BWFC 10" on its Ohio license plate (BWFC for Bolton Wanders Football Club and 10 for the number he proudly wore for them, the #10 is usually given to a team's most talented and/or most popular player) with his sons Jamie (21), who has begun work on his coaching licenses, and Craig (16), who plays for his father's U17 team, and Craig's closest friend, Elliott, who was visiting from Bolton, England and had just recently arrived.

Craig McGinlay and Owen Coyle. Photo courtesy of Jamie McGinlay. The itinerary included meeting up with the Wanderers in Charlotte, North Carolina, watching them train and play a match against Charlotte Eagles and then travel with them down to Charleston, South Carolina, where they would play Charleston Battery.  The trip would see McGinlay not just reunited with his old side and players he still stays in touch with today, but with his closest mate and former strike partner Owen Coyle, now the manager of Bolton.  After a week that saw McGinlay train with his former squad, the boys receive some new, authentic Bolton jerseys and gear, a little golf, and searing heat and humidity, it was time to part ways once again with his beloved Bolton.  A tough thing to do, McGinlay admits.  The Wanderers would be off to Canada for a match with the MLS's Toronto FC and McGinlay would head back to his duties in Cincinnati, Ohio.  In the end, the trip would mean as much to the current Wanderers, as it did to McGinlay and his sons.  Current players stated what an honor it was to meet Super John McGinlay and in one of his many interviews on the trip, his own words said it best when referring to Bolton Wanderers with that classic grin, "It's my Club, always will be."

In the United States since 2005, the former Scottish International and Bolton striker, can be found sharing his tremendous experience with the American players of the future for one of the largest and most successful youth soccer club's in the Midwest; Cincinnati United Soccer Club.  McGinlay is the Boys Director of Coaching for Cincinnati United Premier, the elite division of the club, where he has seen the hard work and toughness he was known for as a player transferred into successful results for the teams he oversees and especially the ones he manages personally.  His U16 squad is ranked #2 in Ohio and was recently promoted to the MRL Premier Division.  His U17 squad is not only #1 in Ohio, but #2 in the entire country by one ranking outlet and #4 by another.  They recently enjoyed their second Ohio State Cup title in a row and were promoted to the US Youth Soccer National League; the top USYS league in the nation, consisting of elite squads from around the country.  His boys' program recently achieved an unprecedented feat when they had a team in every final match from U11 to U19 of the Ohio State Cup tournament, winning five of them and matching their total from a year prior.

Living for soccer, McGinlay can be found on the sidelines, running a training session, or in front of the television enjoying a match twelve months a year.  His response when someone once asked what he did when he wasn't doing soccer, a puzzled look and a "there isn't anything else is there?"  It's not just what he does, it's who he is.  However, it doesn't define him, it emanates from him.  Under all the guts and thunder, behind the stern chin and piercing gaze, is a loving, caring family man that gave it all for his club, his country, his teammates and manager, and now does the same for his family, friends, and those that are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by him.  In the immortal words of one of those infamous English songs and chants about the man, "There's only one John McGinlay."

CUP Teams Tapped for Prestigious US Youth Soccer National League

Two Cincinnati United Premier teams have been selected to participate in the top USYS league in the country; the US Youth Soccer National League.  The Boys U-17 Cincinnati United Premier - Gold and the Boys U-15 Cincinnati United Premier - Gold will both be playing other tops teams from around the United States beginning this November.  The Boys U-17 CUP Gold, Coached by John McGinlay, CUP Boys Director of Coaching, recently enjoyed their second straight Ohio South State Cup Championship.  The Boys U-15 CUP Gold, coached by Terry Nicholl (formerly coached by Kim Scheper), just earned their third straight Ohio South State Cup Championship and advances at Regionals for the second year in a row.  Best of luck to both of these squads and coaches!

Learn more about the US Youth Soccer National League Here
Cincinnati United Teams in Action

The Girls U-12 CUP - FC Gold Pride had a successful showing in their season opening appearance in the Cincinnati United Cup August 21-22. With a field that consisted of 3 of the final 4 teams in last year’s Ohio South State Cup. The team advanced to the finals only to lose a hard fought game against last year’s State Cup champion, KSA elite, 4-1. The team has girls from Butler and Warren Counties and consists of Ashley Adams, Rachel Armstrong, Abby Brauning, Olivia Brown, Emi Carlo, Devin Duhme, Gabbie Fleming, Erin Kelleher, Sydney Leshnak, Abigail Mathews, Sydney Pinder, Stephanie Wiles and Kelsey Zetterberg. The team is coached and trained by Bobby Puppione.

The Girls U-10 CU Lakota - Milan team takes first place in the U10 Silver Division of the Cincinnati United Cup Tournament.  Back Row - Coach Todd Fath, Trainer/Coach Freddie Oduyoye (missing) Back Row Players - Lexie Anderson, Adrianna Brewer, Megan Oduyoye, Kaela Lewis, GiGi Miller Front Row - Sydney Tepe, Rachel Fath, Ashlynn Yarletts, Sophia Denison






The Boys U-13 CU Sycamore-Mason - Vipers team started off the 2010 fall season on a good note with a runner-up finish in the 2010 Cincy United Cup.  After opening the event with a 0-0 tie against Pacesetter Premier, the Vipers defeated Team Ohio 2-1 and CUSA Courage 1-0 to win their group and advance to the final.  In the championship game, the Vipers battled KSA but fell short by a 2-1 score.  The team is coached by Cindy Feltman and trained by DOC Bobby Puppione.

The Girls U-13 CU Lakota - Thunder had a great weekend at the CU Cup.  Winning a hard fought Championship game 1-0.  The Thunder were able to get to the Championship game by beating and tying two teams from higher League Divisions.  While the offense scored 11 goals, it was the defense that made the difference by only giving up 1 goal in four games.  The team is trained by Chris Plesa and Coached by Ray Miller and Phil Hamilton.

The Boys U-14 CU Lakota - Galaxy are off to a great start to the season with a first place finish in the 2010 Cincinnati United Cup U14 Silver Division! They defeated SCSA Clash (3-2), CUSA Courage Premier (1-0), and Phoenix Crew Juniors (4-0) to advance to an exciting final against CUP Crew Juniors Silver, which they won 3 to 1. The Galaxy are trained by Neil Bradford and coached by Joe Wuest, Derek Brown, and Paul Lutmer and play in CUSL Div 1 & Buckeye Premier Leagues.

The Girls U-11 CUP Crew Juniors - Arsenal kicked off their first tournament in a CUP uniform by winning the gold division of the Cincinnati United Cup.  During the weekend, CUP Arsenal defeated Hoosier FC, Classics FC Premier, and OP Eagles Black to reach the final.  In the final, OP Eagles Green Dublin and CUP battled but CUP found the game winner in the second half to win 2-1.  The team is coached by DOC Andy Szucs.  (Caption for photo) -- Front Row Left to Rt. - Lexy Kidd, Hannah Klopfenstein, Alexa Bencic, Sam Hausser.  2nd Row Left to Rt. - Maddison Ovington, Annie Metzger.  Back Row Left to Rt. - Abbey Woodcock, Rachel Goodman, Madison Brault, Erin Babcock, Abby Prohaska, Morgan Jackson.

The Girls U-12 CUP Crew Juniors - Freedom team started the fall on the right foot as they picked up their first tournament championship of the season by winning the silver division of the 2010 Cincinnati United Cup.  Along the way, CUP Freedom defeated Thunder United, Westside United, and KSA Elite to reach the final.  In the final, CUP and OP Eagles Black battled the entire match before CUP found the game winner late in the second half to win 1-0.  Through the weekend, CUP only allowed one goal.  The team is coached by CU Sycamore-Mason DoC, Bobby Puppione.

The Boys U-9 CU Lakota - Vipers and CU Sycamore-Mason - Chelsea boys teams showed their dominance by opening up their 2010 fall season in the U-9 boys gold division of the Cincinnati United Cup.  The Vipers team defeated CU Sycamore-Mason - Newcastle and Hilliard FC, and tied Worthington Crew Jrs to win their flight and reach the finals.  On the other side of the bracket, Chelsea defeated Worthington Crew Jrs, Hilliard, and CUSA to reach the finals.  In the final, both teams played some very skillful soccer, with the CU Lakota - Vipers coming out on top by a score of 3-2.  Congrats to Coach Mike Houston and the Vipers, and Coach Garrett Buck and Chelsea.

Cincinnati United Announces "Mason Juniors Program"

Cincinnati United is committed to providing children and young adults of the Mason Community a full range of opportunities to enjoy and develop in soccer, at a level appropriate for their age, ability and interest. Cincinnati United has naturally attracted and developed a tremendous number of Mason children to its select program because of its location(s) in and around Mason, and due to the high quality and success of its programs.  Now, Cincinnati United is providing a program specifically for Mason area children under the age of eight, making a commitment to the Mason Community to provide a high caliber program for these ages.  The program, an addition to the Juniors Program already serving the Sycamore and Lakota areas, will serve as an effective bridge into Cincinnati United’s Competitive & Premier Programs for these young players. |more info|

More individual team news can be found in the ‘News & Events’ sections of the Premier and Competitive program areas of our website.
Club Overview

Cincinnati United Soccer ClubCincinnati United Soccer Club is an unprecedented unifying of soccer at all participation and skill levels in the Greater Cincinnati area. It brings together three of the area's top, most recognized Clubs, Cincinnati United Premier (CUP), Lakota United Soccer Club, Sycamore Soccer Club (Arsenal), and combines them into one exceptional program. Employing top coaches and trainers in a player-centric environment that focuses on training, development, and fostering a life long love of the beautiful game at all levels make Cincinnati United Soccer Club the destination soccer club in Ohio South.

It is our committment that Cincinnati United Soccer Club seeks to provide children and young adults of Butler County, Hamilton County, Warren County, and all other neighboring communities throughout the Greater Cincinnati and South Dayton areas, a full range of opportunities to enjoy and develop in soccer, at a level appropriate for their age, ability and interest. We recognize that different children play the game for different reasons and that Cincinnati United Soccer Club must therefore provide a variety of programs which address the needs and interests of all children in the communities we serve.

Columbus Crew JuniorsCincinnati United Soccer Club is the only soccer club in the Cincinnati/Northern KY/Dayton region to be aligned with a Major League Soccer team; the Columbus Crew. This partnership will provide CU with opportunities for special training, tournament play, the U.S. Soccer Academy, and attendance at Crew events. The Crew Juniors were formed to create the premier youth player development program in Major League Soccer. They have assembled the finest coaching staff, and are committed to the long-term development of their affiliate soccer clubs, through continuing education and training. This will supplement and complement the training provided by our CUP DOC's and Trainers. The Columbus Crew selected Cincinnati United Premier to be it's Southern Ohio affiliate. Our Crew affiliation provides unique benefits for our CUP players:

- Crew staff including Robert Warzycha (Head Coach) and Brian Bliss (Technical Director) will participate in CUP boys and girls program development.
- Opportunities for CUP Crew Juniors boys to participate in MLS Showcase tournaments and events exclusive to the MLS developmental programs.
- Opportunities for individual CUP Crew Juniors boys to participate in the US Developmental Academy Program.
adidas- Identification of potential MLS players from the CUP Crew Juniors program.

This affiliation also means that adidas will be the official uniform supplier to Cincinnati United Soccer Club.

*The Columbus Crew financial affiliation is only associated with Cincinnati United Premier players.

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