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2011 State Cup: Two Cincinnati United Teams Have Won 2011 OSYSA State Cup Titles. See Article Below.

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Upcoming Events
2012 CU Winter Ball
Friday, Jan 27, 2012
8:00PM to Midnight
Embassy Suites Blue Ash
Dress: Casual Attire
Order tickets by Jan 19, 2012 and get the discounted price of $40 each or $75 for couples.
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Tryout: Girls U12
Goalkeeper
Date: Wed - Feb 8th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Wall2Wall in Mason
 

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The Cincinnati United Soccer Club welcomes our high school aged players the opportunity to participate in the CU Mentorship Program. Download the form to learn more!
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- Girls U10
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  - Girls U-8
  - Boys U-9
  - Girls U-9
  - Girls U-10
  - Boys U-12
  - Boys U-13
  - Girls U-13
  - Girls U-14
  - Girls U-15
  - Boys U-17

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Latest News & Announcements
Join Us for the Inaugural CU Winter Ball

Cincinnati United Soccer Club will host the Inaugural “CU Winter Ball” on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 8:00PM to Midnight at the Embassy Suites in Blue Ash.

The event will feature a live band, heavy appetizers, drinks, raffles, silent auction, and more.  Dress is casual attire.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the club’s scholarship program, field improvements, and club development. 

This adult only event is for parents of CU/CUP families, as well as relatives and friends from outside the Club.  Come out and support the #1 Club in Cincinnati for player development by attending this event.

“The CU Winter Ball is a great way to support the club with a fun night with friends and family” says the event coordinator, Lisa Wiedmann.  “CU continues to work to be one of the best clubs in the country by providing the best player development environment for players of all abilities.  This fundraiser is an opportunity to continue this mission with an evening out full of music, dancing, food/drinks, silent auction, raffle, and more.”

Tickets will be $40 for a single ticket or $75 for a couple, if purchased prior to January 5, 2012.  After January 5th, tickets will be $45 for a single ticket or $80 for a couple.  Some tickets may be available the night of the event.

Hotel rooms are also available that evening for a rate of $89.  This also includes the manager's reception before the event, as well as a cooked to order breakfast in the morning.

Please contact Lisa Wiedmann at 513-315-6602, if you have any questions.

Download the event flyer with details, as well as ticket ordering information.
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CUP Alum Austin Berry MLS Bound
Congratulations to CUP Alum Austin Berry, who was today taken with the 9th pick of the 2012 MLS Super Draft by the Chicago Fire. |more|












Cincinnati United Players Honored by NSCAA
Two girls players and one boys player from Cincinnati United have been named to the 2011 NSCAA High School All-America team.  Liz Slattery (Girls U17 CUP Gold), Meghan Blank (Girls U17 CUP Gold), and Calum Latham (Boys U18 CUP Gold) earned this honor for their efforts during the 2011 fall high school season.  The athletes will be recognized at the annual All-America Luncheon, to be held in the Kansas City Convention Center's Grand Ballroom on Saturday, January 14, in conjunction with the 2012 NSCAA Convention in Kansas City, Mo.



Congratulations to CUP alums Austin Berry and Niro Wimalasena for being named NSCAA All Americans for 2011.  Berry, a senior from Cincinnati, was named to the Division 1 third team for his efforts at the University of Louisville.  Wimalasena, a senior from Mason, was named to the Division 3 second team for his play at Case Western University.  Well done boys and to all of the CUP boys and girls players on great fall seasons.
Cincinnati United's CUP Teams at Disney Soccer Showcase

Four boys teams and three girls team recently traveled to Orlando, Florida to take part in the Disney Soccer Showcase, the #1 rated youth soccer tournament in the country.  The club came away with one finalist and one third place finish in this prestigious event.

The CUP u18 boys Gold team finished as finalists in the Predator division of the event.   In group play, the boys tied Ottawa South United Force (Canada) 2-2, defeated the Alabama State champion Vestavia Steamers 4-2, and beat the Eastern Pennsylvania finalists Capital Area LDC 4-1.  In the final, the 18s lost to the Connecticut State champion, Beachside.  The team is coached by CUP Boys DOC John McGinlay and assisted by CU DOC Bobby Puppione.


The CUP u16 girls Gold team finished as finalists in the Copa division of the event.  In group play, the girls tied FC America (FL) 3-3, beat Cobb FC (GA) 1-0, and beat FC Greater Boston Bolts (MA) 1-0 to win their group.  In the final, the 16s battled but lost a tough match 1-0 to Team Chicago (IL).  The team is coached by Dan Brady.


The CUP u16 boys Gold team took home third place honors in the top flight of the event.  Through four games, the 16s only gave up one goal.  The team beat Jacksonville United 3-1, tied WAZA FC (MI) and Lehigh Valley United (PA) 0-0, in group play.  In the tournament third place match, the 16s defeated the Texas State Champions, Dallas Texans, 1-0.  The team is coached by Terry Nicholl.

Congrats to all of the boys and girls on a great showing at the Disney Soccer Showcase.

2 Cincinnati United Teams Win State Cup Titles
7 Other Teams Make Finals & Semi-Finals of State Cup & President's Cup

Cincinnati United Soccer Club won two State Cup titles this past weekend at the U10-U12 Ohio South Youth Soccer (OSYSA) State Cup; CU U10 Girls Thunder and CUP U12 Boys Santos. The club also had one finalist and two semifinalists on the weekend. CU also finished with one finalist and three semi-finalists in the U10-U12 OSYSA President’s Cup. Congratulations to all teams!  See the article on Youth1.com. | read |



“I am very proud of the skill, class, and competitiveness our CU and CUP teams showed this weekend,” said CU Lakota Director of Coaching, Jon Caldwell. “Our u10 girls displayed skillful, attacking soccer to earn the title while the u12 boys pulled off some gutsy performances to lift the cup. It was great to see so much black and yellow from our club playing all weekend in the final four and a testament to our club’s commitment to player development.”

Cincinnati United finished the u10-u12 State Cup Championships with more State Cup titles than any other club and sent more teams to the finals than any other OSYSA club.  The girls side was the only club in Ohio South to send a team to the final four in all three age groups while the boys side had a team in the u11 and u12 final four.  In addition, the club placed more teams in the State and President's Cup final four weekend than any other club.

Here is the breakdown of all the successes:
- State Cup Champions: U10 Girls CU Thunder (Coach Chris Schuppe, Assistants Kate Bierman and Rick Griffis); U12 Boys CUP Santos (DOC Jon Caldwell)
- State Cup Finalists: U11 Girls CUP Gold (Coach Kim Scheper)
- State Cup Semi-Finalists: U11 Boys CUP Gold (DOC Paul Rockwood); U12 Girls CUP Arsenal (DOC Andy Szucs)
- President’s Cup Finalists: U12 Boys CUP Flamengo (Coach Steve Bryan)
- President’s Cup Semi-Finalists: U10 Girls CU Celtic (DOC Bobby Puppione and Coach David Robertson); U10 Boys CU Arsenal (Coaches Tino Mam and Tony Brown); U11 Boys CUP Silver (Coach Jack Hermans)

Cincinnati United Alumni in the News
Photo Credit University of Louisville
Former CUP player Austin Berry and his Louisville Cardinals Men's Soccer team have advanced to the 2011 Elite 8 in the NCAA Division 1 soccer tournament with a 4-2 win over Maryland.  The Cardinals will take on the winner of the UCLA-Rutgers game with a berth in the Final Four at stake.

Berry, a senior defender and all-American, is also on the Hermann Trophy Watch List |read more|.  The Hermann Trophy is presented annually to the nation's top collegiate soccer player.

Good luck to Austin and congratulations to all of the CU and CUP alumni across the country on their successful collegiate seasons.

Cincinnati United Players Honored
Cincinnati United Soccer Club had numerous players and coaches achieve post season awards for their work on the field during the fall 2011 high school season.  CU captured player and coach of the year honors on the girls and boys sides, along with numerous all state and all district honorees from Ohio and Kentucky.

“We are very proud of all of our boys and girls high school aged players and their accomplishments this fall during their scholastic soccer seasons,” said CUP Boys Director of Coaching, John McGinlay.  “Our players have worked tirelessly to help their schools succeed and now we are looking forward to having them back in the club to continue their success."  Congratulations to all of our CU and CUP players on their achievements during the fall season.
 

Here are the links to the all district and all state teams:
- All Southwest District, Ohio: | link |
- All Miami Valley District, Ohio: | link |
- All State, Ohio: | link |
- All State, Kentucky: | link |

Other News & Headlines
Buy Kings Island Tickets & Season Passes Here and You Can Help Support Cincinnati United!

The Cincinnati United Soccer Club is partnering with Kings Island on this great FUNdraiser!  For every ticket and season pass purchased, the organization receives a cash rebate.   You’re not only raising money for the Club, you’re saving money at the same time.  Purchase single-day admission tickets on our partner page and save BIG off the regular price at the park! |buy tickets|

Cincinnati United Partners with Dickʼs Sporting Goods
Families to Receive Discounts and Club to Get Added Benefits

Cincinnati United Soccer Club, the largest and most successful youth soccer club in Cincinnati and the #1 affiliate of the MLS Columbus Crew, has partnered with Dickʼs Sporting Goods to provide the clubʼs families a discount on soccer gear, other sports merchandise, and sponsorship money for the Cincinnati United Cup tournament in August. 

“Cincinnati United and Dickʼs Sporting Goods are excited to partner to support youth soccer in Cincinnati,” said Lisa Wiedmann, Cincinnati United Soccer Club Board Member and Cincinnati United Cup Advertising Coordinator.  “Our families will be able to use Dickʼs Sporting Goods to get discounts on soccer equipment and other sports merchandise for their 2011 soccer season.”  Sponsorship money from the the sports retailer will benefit the clubʼs members as tournament proceeds help pay for scholarships for players in need and to fund the clubʼs annual team camp for u8-u14 boys and girls teams in the fall.

Cincinnati United Online Video Training

Cincinnati United has its own YouTube Channel.  Developed by the Directors of Coaching and staff, the Cincinnati United YouTube Channel is home to a variety of training videos for players and parents to view.  Skills, training activities, highlights, and more can be found on this website.

"Video technology is just another tool to help connect what is taught at the training grounds to the player's home," said Bobby Puppione, Director of Coaching for CU Sycamore-Mason.  CU Lakota Director of Coaching Jon Caldwell echoes Puppione's sentiments.  "We teach skillful, attractive soccer and the use of these videos highlighting this style will allow our CU and CUP players of all ages to improve this type of soccer on their own."

The club's YouTube Channel can be found by clicking here: http://www.youtube.com/user/CincinnatiUnited

Cincinnati United Teams in Action

The Boys U-16 CUP Crew Juniors - Silver won the Norcross Nike Cup Boys U16 Elite in Atlanta. The team defeated Georgia FC Elite 96 in the final 1-0. Great start to what looks like a promising season for these young men.



The Girls U-13 CUP Crew Juniors - Gold team finished off their fall season by winning the top flight of the St Louis Scott Gallagher Girls Fall Classic.  In group play, CUP defeated Gretna Enyo (NE) 3-0, Eclipse Select (IL) 3-0, and tied FC Milwaukee (WI) 0-0 to advance to the semi-finals.  In that match, the girls battled SLSG ECNL (MO) through regulation and overtime before winning 4-3 on kicks from the mark.  In the final, CUP matched up with Carmel Elite (IN) and came away with a 1-0 win to capture the event.  Congrats to the girls and DOC Bobby Puppione on a fine weekend.



The Girls U-13 CU Lakota-Monroe - Fusion team recently was tournament champions in the BSA Haunted Festival red division.  Fusion shutout Grand Lake Mud Dogs and Tecumseh Arrows and beat CSA to advance to the championship game.  They shutout WAVE 98 from West Virginia to win the championship! Fusion were also CUSL league champions!  Going undefeated scoring 29 goals and allowing 6 for the season!  The team includes Brittany Leyda, Erin Cleaves, Rhys Green, Tara Morris, Carolyn Bohn, Erin Maclennan, Emmaline Russell, Hayley Roach, Laura Babbit, Julia Kuhr, Reagan Snyder, Allyson Osborne, Emily Hensley, Kaitlyn Rhodes, Sara Mahmood, Gabbie Wiesner.  The team is coached by Jason Leyda, Brian Maclennan, Chris Plesa and Katie Rhodes


The Girls U-12 CU Southeast - Panthers traveled to Sandusky, Ohio October 28-30, 2011 for the Kalahari Cup Tournament. The Panthers completed 3 wins to advance to the Finals, 1-0 versus the Bay Area Stompers, 4-0 versus the Woodridge Bulldogs, 1-0 versus the Medina Classics.  The final game to determine winner of the U12 White bracket was an exciting game versus the Vermillion Anchors. After regulation play, a 1-1 draw sent the Panthers into double overtime and eventually Penalty Kicks.  The CUSE Panthers game home the finalists after a 2-1 loss after penalty kicks.  Team members include: Amanda Reinhardt, Audrey Felton, Audrey Koster, Olivia Burdette, Olivia Hollis, Savannah Gambill, Rie Voyt, Elsa Reiter, Kate Delaney, Natalie Hollis, Lily Schoettmer.  They are coach by Asst Coach John Delaney and Head Coach Darren Reinhardt.
 
 

The Boys U-14 CU Lakota-Monroe - Cheetah won the Kolping American Soccer Cup Blue Division championship on September 10-11.  See the enclosed picture.  Also, the boys finished in First Place in the CUSL U14 Second Division with a record of 7-1-0.  Over the 8 league games, the team only allowed 3 goals while scoring 17.
 
The Boys U-14 CU Sycamore-Mason - Storm team finished as finalists in the Forest Park Invitational.  In group play, the boys defeated CUSE Galaxy 1-0, tied Warren County  Blue 0-0, and beat STAR Reds 1-0 to advance to the final.  In the championship match, Storm battled tough but lost the match 2-1 to CUSE B97 Premier.  The team is coached by Dan Fitzgerald and trained by Chris Hopkins.  Congrats boys!

The Girls U-9 CU Sycamore-Mason - Barcelona and Girls U-10 CU Southeast - Cheetahs capped off a great BSA Haunted Classic tournament by battling each other in the finals at u10.  After a hard fought 50 minutes, Barcelona came out on top to win the event with the Cheetahs finishing as runner-ups.  For the tournament, Barcelona scored 24 goals and gave up 3.  They are coached and trained by DOC Bobby Puppione.  For the tournament, CU Southeast Cheetahs scored 13 goals.  The team is coached by John Ericksen.  Congrats to both teams!
 

The Boys U-16 CUP Crew Juniors - Fusion picked up their first tournament title this season by winning the Copa division of the Adidas Germantown Invitational Tournament.  In group play, Fusion tied Express 96 Orange and beat Chicago Pride Academy to advance to the semifinals.  In that match, the boys defeated Atlanta Fire United 96 Elite to make the finals.  In the championship match, Fusion beat Lou Fusz Mannion-Premier to take home the title.  The team also finished as finalists of the ICL Indianapolis College Showcase with two wins and one loss on the weekend.  The team is coached by Anders Cedergren.  Congrats boys!
 
 

The Girls U-12 CU Sycamore-Mason - Copa team finished as finalists in their division at the BSA Haunted Classic.  In group play, the girls defeated FC Bellbrook, NKSA, and CSA to advance to the finals.  In the championship match, Copa battled with FOSC but came up just short, losing in penalties.  The team is coached and trained by Jon Gates.  Congrats girls!

The Girls U-12 CU Sycamore-Mason - Questra team finished as champions in their division at the BSA Haunted Classic.  After dropping the first match in prelim play, the girls defeated FC Tippecanoe and BSA Celtic to advance to the final. In the championship match, Questra defeated CSA 2-1 to win the event.  The team is coached and trained by Jon Gates.  Congrats girls!
 
The Girls U-13 CU Sycamore-Mason - Fury finished as finalists in their division of the BSA Haunted Classic.  In group play, the girls went 2-0-1 against Hilliard FC, Gunners FC, and Oakwood United, scoring 12 goals and only allowing 2.  In the finals, after a scoreless game through regulation and overtime, Fury lost a heartbreaker in penalty kicks to Classics Eagles of Columbus.  Congrats girls and coach Jason Rudesill.
 
The Girls U-10 CU Lakota-Monroe  - Tornadoes won the White Division of the BSA Haunted Classic in Beavercreek, Ohio.  The team was able to score a total of 26 goals and won all four of their games.  The Tornadoes defeated CJ United lady Thunder (7-3), Anthony Wayne United (8-2), COSA Club OH U10 Black (6-3) and Waynesville Attack (5-4) in a dramatic shootout.  Pictured are: Gracie Leugers, Talia Dragon, Autumn Housh, Regan Meyer, Cece Bohn, Rylee Oldfield, Anna Huston, Jenna Geis, and Jules Jefferson.  The team is coached by John Leugers, Doug Geis, and Tom Bohn and trained by Claire Wellington.

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

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