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2006 Virginia State ODP Team
December 8, 2005
 | | Congratulations to the following Azul players who have been named to the 2006 Virginia State ODP Team!
1992 Girls: Isabel, Danielle, Rachel, Brianna
1993 Girls: Charlene, Tori, Grace, Allison, Erin, Liz, Violet, Meg, Barbara
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Surfs Up - Azul Going To San Diego!
November 16, 2005
BRYC Azul Only Local Team to Advance to WAGS U13 Cup Flight Semifinals
October 12, 2005
 | | Ellicott City, MD - Despite torrential rain over the Columbus holiday weekend, the U13 and U15 age groups were the lucky ones who got their games in during the prestigious 2005 WAGS tournament. On Sunday, October 9th, Braddock Road Azul opened their first match of the tournament with a quick and decisive 4-1 victory over a team from California, the Del Mar Sharks. | In their second game, Azul came ahead of Eclipse Select 92-93, Illinois State Champions, with a score of 1-0. For the final match of Sunday, Azul went head-to-head with Dallas Texans Red, Texas State Semifinalist. The Texans scored first, but Azul fought back fiercely and answered them with an equalizer goal with time almost running out. Having the best record in Group C of the Cup Flight, Azul advanced to Semi-finals as the group winner. The Texans also advanced to Semi-finals as a Wildcard team.
On Monday, October 10th, Azul competed against Michigan Hawks – ranked #7 in Region II – in the Semifinal game. Although evenly matched, Azul came up short and lost to Hawks 2-0. In the end, Dallas Texans Red prevailed by defeating the Hawks 1-0 and took the trophy home. |
WAGS Tournament U13 Cup Flight Schedule
October 8, 2005
Dulles SportsPlex Winter 2005-2006 Indoor Soccer Leagues
October 6, 2005
Clip from UNC Women's Soccer - Enjoy!
September 23, 2005
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and UNC Soccer Staff at the UNC Summer Camp '05 |
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Azul Action Photos from Washington Fall Classic
September 8, 2005
 | | Azul action photos of 2005 Washington Fall Classic tournament are taken by the CARMO Photography crews. To view and purchase these awesome pictures, visit their website, www.carmophotography.com |
WAGS Schedule Out
August 25, 2005
| The Fall Schedule for WAGS U13 Division 1 is posted. A total of 9 competitive games will be played this Fall. BRYC Azul will kick off a brand new WAGS season when they face the BAYS 93 team on Saturday, September 10th, in Randallstown, MD. |
Azul, Now U13, Comes Away from VA Beach Sun Cup as Champions in First Pre-Season Tournament
August 24, 2005
 | | Virginia Beach, VA - With the State Cup and Regional I tournaments now behind them, once again the Azul packed-up and headed for Virginia Beach, this time to compete in the Virginia Beach Sun Cup. The tournament kicked-off the Azul’s pre-season debut as a U13 team (teenagers!). | | An early morning first game against the Triangle Futbol Girls 92 Navy (NC) got the Azul up at the crack of dawn and ready for some futbol! With finesse and skill, the Azul soundly defeated Triangle 8-0. The second game, a late and very warm afternoon game against the CSSC Mystics (VA) netted a 3-0 win for the Azul and a berth in the semi-finals against SAC Fury (MD). The second day of play was another scorcher. In the heat of the morning, the Azul battled with SAC for a 2-0 win and a slot in the finals game. Just when they thought it couldn’t get any hotter, the Azul faced CASL 92 Spartan Premier (NC) in the finals game in sweltering heat of more than 100 degrees. Despite the conditions, the Azul remained steadfast scoring mid-way through the first half and finding the net again in the second half. With a 2-0 win over CASL, the Azul finished the tournament as the Premier U13 champions! For the upcoming weekend, the Azul will travel to Olney, MD to play in the 2005 Washington Fall Classic Soccer Tournament. -- Contributed by K. Silverman |
Region I Champs/Finalists Among Teams to be Played in Washington Fall Classic Tournament
August 20, 2005
2005 Washington Fall Classic Soccer Tournament August 27-28, 2005
 | | | BRYC Azul (VA) | | Twin County Crew (NJ) | | Laurel United Premier (MD) | | MSC Dragons (MD) |
Schedule & Scores |
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Soccer In College Ranks Azul #4 in the Nation
August 14, 2005
 | | Braddock Road Azul opens the 2005 Fall season in a #4 nationally ranked spot as Southcoast Scorpions, Surf, and Laurel Premier sit right ahead the Azul. According to Soccer In College, Azul ranks #3 in Region I and #1 in state of Virginia. Let the season begin!! | |  |
2005 WAGS Tournament Acceptance Just In
August 10, 2005
The 30th Annual Rael Vodicka Memorial Tournament October 8-10, 2005| Under 13 Cup Flight | Under 13 "A" Flight | Under 13 "B" Flight | BRYC Azul VA
CASL 92 Spartan Elite NC
Cleveland Futbol Club U13s OHN
Dallas Texans Red 93 NTX
Del Mar Sharks U13 Elite CALS
D'Feeters '93 NTX
Eclipse Select 92-93 IL
Laurel United Premier MD
Michigan Hawks 1993 MI
Montgomery SC Dragons MD
PDA Tsunami NJ
South Coast Scorpions SC MA |
Baltimore Bays 93 Girls MD
Charlotte SC 92 Blue NC
FC Briarcilff Killer Bees ENY
FC Delco Force EPA
Hershey KickKats EPA
Lake Forest Scouts – Blue IL
Loudoun Explosion VA
Massapequa Storm ENY
PASCO Stallions Thunderbolts NJ
Pennridge Stingers EPA
Seacoast United Hayner NH
Solar 93 Girls NTX
St Louis SC Bayens MO
Twin County Crew NJ
Vincent United Blizzards EPA
Warren County United Blue OHS |
A SC Lady Jets '93 Blue AL
Cape Fear '92 Wave NC
CESA 92 Girls Premier SC
Concorde Fire Elite South GA
FC Bucks Rage EPA
Fort Collins Arsenal Gold CO
Franklin Square Elite ENY
Hibernian Express NJ
Lakota Blackhawks OHS
Lower Dauphin United EPA
Match Fit Strikers NJ
Mid-County SA Majestics VA
Penns Forest Storm PAW
Pride Predators 93 CO
PWSI Courage '92 Red VA
Silverbacks U13 Elite GA
TCYSA 92 W-S Lady Twins White NC
TSC Challenge 93 STX
West University Express 93 STX
Yankee United Premier CT |
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2005 Adidas Labor Day Accepted Teams
August 10, 2005
2005 Adidas Labor Day Shootout September 3-4, 2005
 | | | McLean MPS Courage (VA) | | Charlotte United Green (NC) | | MCSA Majestics (VA) | | Sandhills Magic (NC) | | Greensboro Twisters Green (NC) | | Columbia SC Burn Navy (SC) | | BRYC Azul (VA) | | Charlotte SC White (NC) | | CASL Spartan United (NC) | | Lake Norman Lady Extreme (NC) | | Richmond Kickers Premier (VA) |
Schedule & Scores |
| | | Roanoke Star (VA) | | Onslow Coastal Crew (NC) | | CSSC Mystics (VA) | | FC Carolina Alliance Red (NC) | | Greensboro Twisters White (NC) | | Triangle FC Navy (NC) | | Triangle United Gold (NC) | | Triangle United Silver (NC) | | W-S Lady Twins White (NC) | | Charlotte SC Blue (NC) | | Loudoun Explosion (VA) |
Pictures from Greensboro, NC |
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Our Very Own Rachel Selected to the ODP Region I Pool
August 2, 2005
 | | Among the six Azul players participating in the Region I ID Camp at the University of Rhode Island, Rachel has been selected as one of five players from Virginia to the Region 1 pool. We’re all so proud of you as well as other Azul players who gave their best to represent Virginia. Way to go Rachel! |
Sun Cup Accepted Teams Announced
August 1, 2005
 | | | SAC Fury (Maryland) | | Beach FC Piranhas Elite 93 (Virginia) | | Williamsburg (WSC) Phoenix (Virginia) | | FASA Hotspurs Flame (Virginia) | | Beach FC SparX (Virginia) | | CASL 92 Spartan Premier (North Carolina) | | Carolina Goldstar 92 G Select (North Carolina) | | MATT Force (Virginia) | | | | Schedule & Scores |
| | | Herndon Blaze Blaze (Virginia) | | HSA Heat '92 White (Virginia) | | BRYC Azul (Virginia) | | Triangle Futbol Girls 92 Navy (North Carolina) | | CSSC Mystics (Virginia) | | Stafford Liberty (Virginia) | | MHYSC Mt. Hamilton Avalanche (Canada) | | Saltfleet Go-Ahead S.C. (Canada) |
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WAGS Fall 2005 U13 Division 1 Structure
July 18, 2005
 | WAGS announced the division structure for Fall 2005 season. Look for another exciting and competitive season.
Good luck all teams! |
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| GRFL | Freedom | MSC | Dragons | BRYC | Azul | MCLN | MPS Courage | PWSI | Courage '92 RED |
| MATT | Spirit |
LAUR | Premier | BAYS | Bays 93 | LOUD | Explosion | MCSA | Majestics |
Welcome New Players!
July 14, 2005
| The Azul would like to extend a warm welcome to Paige, Charlene, Grace, Pattie and their families. These dynamic players will help the Azul reach even higher level starting this Fall 2005-06 season. |
 | Azul Represents the Great State of Virginia Brilliantly as Region 1 Finalists!
July 5, 2005 |
 | | | | Virginia Beach, VA - After four games over the same number of days, the BRYC Azul played a fifth game (and its final game at the “U-12” level) at the 2005 United States Youth Soccer Region 1 Championship Tournament. The team represented the great state of Virginia brilliantly and made its many fans (including several groups that just “showed up to support the Virginia team they had heard so much about”) very proud!! After beating Eastern New York (5 to 0), New Hampshire (3 to 1), and Rhode Island (3 to 0) in regular bracket play, the Azul moved on to face Eastern Pennsylvania in the semifinal match. The Azul won the semifinal game (5 to 1) and advanced to the final championship game against Maryland. At the end of two halves of championship play, the score was 0 to 0. Following tournament rules, the teams then commenced two 10-minute overtime periods. In overtime, with both teams’ players charging the others’ goals, fans knew they were watching the highest level of U-12 girls soccer. The Maryland team scored twice in overtime and the Azul once, ceding victory for now to Maryland. While no loss is easy to accept, the Azul had a great tournament. It capped off a very a very successful year for the Azul and the team looks forward to facing Maryland again at next year’s Region 1 Championship Tournament! Go Azul! | | |   | |
U.S. Women's National Team vs. Canada
June 21, 2005
 | | U.S. Women's National Team will face Canada on Sunday, June 26th, in an international friendly match. The game to be televised live on ESPN2 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Go U.S.A.!! |
Region I National Championship 2005 State Entry
June 13, 2005
| 2005 Region I U12 Girls State Champions | | State Association | Team Name | | State Association | Team Name | | Delaware | KSC Glory Premier | | New Jersey | Twin County Crew | | Eastern New York | Briarcliff Killer Bees | | Pennsylvania West | Penns Forest | | Eastern Pennsylvania | Hershey Kick Kats | | Rhode Island | South County Tidal Waves | | Vermont | Nordic Premier | | Maine | Coastal Soccer Club | | Maryland | SAC United Premier | | Virginia | Braddock Road Azul | | New Hampshire | Seacoast United | | West Virginia | USC Eagles Maroon |
State Champs after Stunning Win in Virginia Beach
June 5, 2005
 | | Virginia Beach, VA - With the sun blazing high, the Azul won the Virginia State Cup in dramatic fashion with the kind of spectacular finish usually reserved for the movies. After defeating the McLean Courage, 2–0, in the semi-final match the day prior, the Azul faced the Loudoun Explosion for the Cup on June 5th. As the first whistle blew, it was clear the game would be close. Both sides threatened, but it wasn’t until the 36th minute, when a foul in the box gave Loudoun a penalty kick. Azul keeper, Marley, stood poised for the kick and made a valiant attempt to save the ball, but it sailed into the upper left corner, just out of reach. The Azul was down, 0-1. | | For the long 24 minutes that followed, the team rallied and attacked the Explosion goal, only to be kept at bay. With the game all but over, Loudoun’s fans started to celebrate what seemed like a sure win for their team. It looked like the Azul would have to wait until next year to take the Cup home. Then, suddenly, as if the writer of the day’s script decided to start anew, Azul forward, Liz, stole the ball from a Loudoun midfielder. She dribbled around one defender and between two more and took a shot that sliced past the keeper and into the net. | |  |  | Winning Moment for BRYC Azul
The 2005 Virginia State Champions |
| | The game was tied with the second half practically over! The fans figured it would be settled in overtime. But then an astonishing turn-of-events! With 30 seconds left in stoppage, Azul sweeper, Elle, sent a direct kick soaring into Loudoun territory over the heads of its tallest defenders where able midfielder and team captain, Rachel, picked up the ball and with a quick cut, maneuvered away from the pursuing defenders. With speed and skill, she bent the ball around the goal keeper and found the far side of the net. G-O-O-O-O-O-A-L!!!! With 10 seconds to go the Azul took the lead, 2–1. And after one more kick off, the game was over. The Cup was won. Congratulations Azul! You did it! We are so proud of you! We know you will make the great state of Virginia proud as you represent us at the 2005 US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championship in July! Go Azul!! |
Champion Division ‘Silver’ Taken at FC Delco
May 30, 2005
 | | Downingtown, PA - The Azul loaded up the minivans and SUVs for the Memorial Day weekend and journeyed to Eastern Pennsylvania to compete in the 2005 FC Delco Players Cup, Champion Division. | |  | | The team advanced to the finals after tying PDA Tsunami 3–3, and beating the Dixie Dragons (Toronto) 5–1, Hershey Kick Kats 5–0, and the Twin County Crew 2–1. Up against the PASCO Thunderbolts in the finals, the Azul’s Rachel scored the first goal of the game with a solid shot to the left side of the net just before halftime. But PASCO answered with a goal off of a corner kick 10 minutes into the second half. Then, after a controversial Azul foul 20 yards from the goal in the final 2 minutes of regular play, PASCO fired a perfect direct kick to push the game beyond reach. After the game, at the medal ceremony, the Azul coaching team summed up the weekend best. “We had a good tournament, but not good enough! We’ve got some work to do this week! See you at practice!" |
Virginia State Cup Semis and Finals Set for Hampton Roads Soccer Complex
May 23, 2005
| The semis and finals of 2005 Virginia State Cup will be played June 4th & 5th at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex in Virginia Beach. On Saturday, June 4th, BRYC Azul will face MCLN MPS Courage at 10am on HRSC field #10 and MCSA Majestics will play Loudoun Explosion at 12pm on the same field. On Sunday, June 5th, the winners of these semifinal games will play in the Championship at 11am on HRSC field #5. Good luck AZUL!!! | |  |
Azul Finishes the WAGS Season on a High Note -- Division 1 Runner-Up
May 22, 2005
 | | Severna Park, MD - The Azul got up early on Saturday morning and traveled to eastern Maryland for a an early morning game against the Severna Park Rage. The Azul took possession of the ball quickly, scoring their first goal in the 4th minute. Two more goals followed in the 16th and 31st minutes before the whistle marked halftime. Again, the Azul came out, possessed the ball, and scored in the 37th minute, followed by three more | | goals in the second half. Throughout the game, the Azul continually pushed the ball forward, from the quick tackles and long kicks of the Azul defenders to the Azul midfielders and forwards with their quick maneuvers and their tenacious assault on the goal. The game ended with a 7-0 win for the Azul. |
| Fairfax, VA - The Azul were happy to sleep-in and prepare for their afternoon game against the PWSI Courage ’92 Red, their final WAGS game of the season. The Azul came out strong knowing they would have a hard fought game ahead of them. The two teams battled it out with several attempts on the goal by the Azul. In the 18th minute, PWSI got away with the ball resulting in a speedy decision by Azul defenders to shut the play down. A foul was called in the Azul box giving PWSI a penalty kick at the Azul goal. | |  |
The Azul keeper stood her ground, looking confident and poised for the save. As the ball was launched into the air, the keeper swiftly batted it away and then stepped forward and grabbed the ball out of the air. The battle between the two teams continued. Finally, in the 31st minute the ball was crossed to an Azul forward who zig-zagged between two large PWSI defenders and launched the ball past the goalie and into the net. The halftime whistle followed not long after. |
With half a game still left to play, it was still anybody’s game. The game raged on with the play becoming more physical as the game progressed, large volleys launched from feet and headers went back and forth. When the ball found the ground there were plenty of scrapping to win possession of the ball. The Azul kept up their attack. Their efforts finally paid-off in the 55th minute with a beautiful shot by the Azul’s right midfielder that sailed over the keeper's head and into the net. The Azul now led by two. Though PWSI made several strong attempts on goal, the Azul’s defense shut them out. The final score of the game was 2-0. The Azul finished their U12, Division 1, Spring WAGS season with 7 wins, 2 losses, and 0 ties (Impressive 29 Goals For and Only 5 Goals Against). Way to go Azul! |
Azul Plays Heart Out in Physical Game
May 15, 2005
 | | Ashburn, VA - Coming off of the high from the prior day’s quarterfinal state cup victory, the BRYC Azul played an extremely physical game against the Loudoun Explosion, losing the game 2-1, in its 7th Washington Area Girls Soccer (WAGS) League game of the season. | | The Azul spent the first moments of the game adapting its playbook to the Explosion’s style of play, allowing its opponent to score two goals early in the game. Playing from behind and with steadfast alacrity, the Azul coaching team and players worked to identify and exploit weaknesses in the Loudon organization, preventing the much larger Loudoun players from making it close to the Azul net again. The Azul made it onto the scoreboard in the 43rd minute off of a direct kick that an aggressive offense ran into the goal. The Azul players had several very threatening scoring attempts throughout the second half, but were not able to convert their efforts into the necessary score. The Azul plays its final two WAGS League games next weekend against the Severna Park Rage and the PWSI Courage '92 RED. |
BRYC Azul Defeats PWSI Courage to Reach State Cup Final Four
May 14, 2005
| Manassas, VA - The BRYC Azul advanced to the Virginia State Cup semi-finals round after notching their third win of the competition against the PWSI Courage ‘92 Red. On a Saturday afternoon in Bull Run Park with the noon-time sun beating down, the two teams met on the pitch, both determined to win this important single elimination match. The Azul came out fast and hard, playing a strong possession game. | |  | | The Azul’s offense immediately went to work hammering away at the PWSI goal, finding the net in the 9th minute of the game and again in the 26th minute. The Azul continued its offensive assault in the second half with the Azul midfielders continually winning balls and successfully feeding them forward, resulting in another goal in the 34th minute. Throughout the game, the Azul’s defense remained solid, allowing only two shots in the first half that went wide and allowing no shots in the second half. When the dust had settled, the final score was 3-0. The Azul will face the MPS McLean Courage in their semi-final game. |
2005 Virginia State Cup Final Four Teams
BRYC Azul
MCLN MPS Courage
LOUD Explosion
MCSA Majestics
2005 Virginia ODP District Tryout Schedule
May 12, 2005
Northern District Tryout for the Girls
| Saturday, August 6 | 8:30-11 am | 93’s, 91’s | NOVA Loudoun Campus | | | 11:30 am-2 pm | 92’s, 90’s, 89’s | NOVA Loudoun Campus | | | 2:30-5 pm | 93’s, 91’s | NOVA Loudoun Campus | | Sunday, August 7 | 8:30-11 am | 92’s, 90’s, 89s’ | NOVA Loudoun Campus | | | 11:30 am-2 pm | 93’s, 91’s | NOVA Loudoun Campus | | | 2:30-5 pm | 92’s, 90’s, 89’s | NOVA Loudoun Campus |
Azul Bounces Back
May 9, 2005
 | | Fairfax, VA - The Azul began their WAGS league two-game weekend playing the SAC Premier on a windy Saturday afternoon at Woodson High School. The Premier came out strong and scored early in the first half. While the Azul had several threatening opportunities, they were unable to find the back of the net. The Azul fell to the Premier, 0-1 in their first loss of the season. |
| On Sunday, the Azul played the MCSA Majestics at Pine Ridge Park. The two teams battled throughout the first half without a goal scored. The Azul came out aggressively in the second half and scored two early goals. The Majestics had their chance to score soon after, when an inadvertent handball in the box gave them a direct kick. With the game now, 2-1, the Azul quickly moved the ball up the field and found the net. The final score was 3-1. The Azul will play their next WAGS league game against the LOUD Explosion in Loudoun County, next Sunday, May 15th. | |  |
Happy Mother's Day
May 8, 2005
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To all Soccer Moms,
Thank you for your constant care, support, love, and cheering for us!! We owe you million roses... Happy Mother's Day!! ooxx from your soccer stars... -Azul |
WAGS Champions Night with D.C. United
May 7, 2005
 | | D.C. United and WAGS will be honoring BRYC Azul, the U12 WAGS Division 1 Runner-Up from the Fall 2004 season, at the DC United versus Columbus Crew home game on Saturday, May 7th, at RFK Stadium. Our own head coach, Coach "K" Parker, will also be recognized on-field before D.C. United game. Congratulations Azul!! | |  |
Region I ODP Tournament Player Selections
May 2, 2005
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VYSA just announced a list of players selected to attend the Region I ODP Tournament at Rider University in New Jersey on June 10-12th, 2005. In ODP'92 group, there will be 2 teams of 18 players each who will represent the State of Virginia. Brianna, Isabel, Kaitlin, Rachel, Barbara, and Danielle are the Azul players selected to this pool of talented players. Congrats to all and good luck in Region I | | | Results
Sat, June 11 - Maine 0 vs. Virginia #2 6
Sat, June 11 - Virginia #1 1 vs. Eastern NY-South 1
Sat, June 11 - Eastern Penn #1 0 vs. Virginia #2 5
Sat, June 11 - Delaware 1 vs. Virginia #1 0
Sun, June 12 - Virginia #2 2 vs. Rhode Island 0
Sun, June 12 - Virginia #1 12 vs. Vermont 0 |
BRYC Azul Advances to State Cup Quarterfinals
April 30, 2005
 | | Herndon, VA - The Azul clinched their second win of the Virginia State Cup tournament in a 2-1 victory over the Herndon Blaze. On a day when most games in the area were canceled, the two teams battled it out in driving rain and wind Saturday morning at Old Redskins Park. The Azul scored their first goal early, in the 3rd minute of the game and came back to score again in the 15th minute. The Azul maintained their 2-0 lead until the 42nd minute when a scrum near the goal put Herndon on the board. The Azul will play either PWSI Courage Red 92 or BAC Fusion, in the next round of Virginia State Cup competition. |
Azul Does It Again
April 24, 2005
 | | Herndon, VA - On a damp cold day at Fox Mill District Park, the BRYC Azul faced the Chantilly Arsenal. Despite frozen rain and frigid temperatures, the Azul claimed their fourth victory of the WAGS 2005 Spring season in a decisive 5-0 win over the Arsenal. The Azul came up with a goal early in the first half and held on to the lead throughout. The defense held their line, allowing no shots on goal. In the second half, the Azul came out and quickly scored their second goal in the 37th minute. Three more goals followed in succession. The Arsenal fought hard throughout the match and was dangerously close to scoring in the final minutes of the game. However, their assault was thwarted when the keeper made a split-second decision to come out and challenge the attacker. All ended up in a heap with the ball temporarily cleared. Still in close range of the goal, the Arsenal took another shot that was once again deflected by the goalie. The Azul, now 4-0, will play the Severna Park Rage next Sunday in Severna Park, MD. |
Azul Launches Virginia State Cup Campaign
April 23, 2005
 | | Lorton, VA - The BRYC Azul opened their Virginia State Cup competition with a 10-0 victory over the Chantilly Lightning on a cloudy Saturday afternoon in Occoquan Regional Park. The Azul dominated the game early on and launched multiple shots on goal, finding the back of the net in the 22nd minute of the game. Before the first half was over, three more shots found the back of the net. In the second half, the Azul came off the bench fired-up to win. The Azul defense remained steadfast throughout the game, driving the ball forward and sufficiently shutting down any potential threats on the goal. Before the game ended, the Azul tallied six more goals. The Azul will face the Herndon Blaze in next round of Virginia State Cup competition. -- Contributed by K. Silverman
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BIG Weekend for AZUL
April 17, 2005
 | | Annandale, VA - Azul came away with "big" wins early in the season by defeating two tough WAGS opponents. BRYC Azul beat MSC Dragons with a 3-1 victory on Saturday at Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, MD. The goals were scored by Kaitlin, Liz, and Erin. Kelley and Barbara were credited with assists. | |  |
| On Sunday, this time at their own home turf, Azul was again tested by an extremely talented Baltimore BAYS 93 team. Azul responded well with two early goals in the first half. Rachel netted the goal in the seventh minute into the game with an assist coming from Barbara. In the twenty-second minute of the game, the ball found the back of the net resulting from a well-executed combo play by Meg and Isabel. Baltimore Bays had some momentum shifting their way in the beginning of the second half, but Azul's solid defenders and good ball distribution by their mid-fielders kept them at bay. |
US Youth Soccer National Championships Announces Dates
April 12, 2005
 | | Richardson, Texas - US Youth Soccer has announced the dates and locations for the 2005 US Youth Soccer National Championships Series, the country’s most prestigious national youth soccer tournament.
The US Youth Soccer Region I National Championship Series caps a year-long tournament, that features competition for boys and girls teams in the Under 12 through Under 19 age groups. The National Championship Series begins with teams in all 15 state associations vying for their State Championship titles. State champions in these age groups are eligible to compete in the US Youth Soccer Region I Championships and the Region I champions in the Under 14 through Under 19 age groups advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships, the Final Four of Youth Soccer. The Region I National Championship will be held at Virginia Beach, VA in 2005 and 2006.
In 2005, the US Youth Soccer National Championships will be held at the Disney Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
2005 US Youth Soccer East (Region I) Regional Championships
Hampton Roads and Lake Taylor Soccer Complexes – Virginia Beach, VA
June 30 – July 5, 2005
2005 US Youth Soccer National Championships
Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex - Orlando, FL
July 26-31, 2005 |
Azul Open Season With a Shutout Win
April 10, 2005
 | | Herndon, VA - BRYC Azul made their debut in WAGS season opener with a 6-0 victory over Herndon Blaze. The goals were scored by Meg, Isabel, Liz, Rachel, and Barbara (2). The Azul defense didn't allow a single goal and was totally awesome denying many good scoring opportunities by tough Herndon Blaze. The Azul's goalie, Marlee, was just brilliant throughout the game, especially when she saved a surely would have been PK goal. Marlee took a chance and dove to her right with a full extension and made a fantastic save. Way to go, Azul!! |
Virginia State Cup Draw
April 5, 2005
 | | Woodbridge, VA - Long waited VA State Cup draw for Spring 2005 has finally been completed at the VYSA State Office last evening. The boys and girls teams in U12, U13, and U14 age groups throughout the state of Virginia will compete for this prestigious State Championships. The first kickoff game is set to begin on Saturday, April 16th. Good luck Azul!!!
VYSA State Cup Central | State Cup U12G Bracket & Results | Fields & Directions
Game Day Procedures
VYSA State Cup Spring 2005 Game Dates & Schedules: - April 16, 17, 23, 30, 2005
- May 7, 14, 21, 2005
- June 4, 5, 2005 (Semifinals and Finals)
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The Game of Their Lives Moves to Theaters
April 3, 2005
Story of 1950 U.S. World Cup Team opens in select cities April 22
Based on the true story of the 1950 U.S. National Team, The Game of Their Lives follows the “Miracle on Turf” saga that includes ties to some of the fabled names in NSCAA history. Directed by David Anspaugh with a screenplay by Angelo Pizzo (the filmmaking tandem that created Hoosiers and Rudy), the film opens in select cities on April 22.
For more information on group ticket sales or to see the film’s trailer, click here. | |  |
6th Annual FC DELCO Players Cup
March 29, 2005
 | | BRYC Azul has been invited to participate in the 6th Annual FC Delco Players Cup during the Memorial Day weekend, May 28-30th in Downingtown, PA. The last year's Players Cup featured over 200 of the best teams in the country and it will be even better this year!
Click here for the girls acceptance list.
U12 Girls Championship Bracket Schedule |
Jefferson Cup 2005 Finalists
March 25, 2005
 | | Richmond, VA - Braddock Youth Club U12 team, BRYC Azul, had a great showing in Jefferson Cup this past weekend and brought home the well deserved cup trophy. In their first match on Saturday (March 19th), BRYC Azul took on the Twin County Crew (ranked #1 in NJ) and came away with a 3-1 victory. Azuls added yet another "W" in their win column in the afternoon by defeating Lady Twins 92 team from Winston-Salem, NC, with a score of 2-0.
In the semi-final game on Sunday (March 20th), BRYC Azul faced a very tough team from North Carolina, CASL 92 Spartan Elite (ranked #2 in NC, #7 in Region III) in order to advance to the final. The Azuls overcame a first half 1-0 deficit and tied the game at 1-1 with just a few minutes remaining in the second half. With two sudden-death OT halves, the score still remained even. CASL and BRYC Azul had to duke it out in the extremely tense PK shootout. In the end, the celebrations began on Azul's side when the 6th PK sliced past through the keeper to advance to the finals. In the championship match, BRYC Azul exhibited a great futball match against South Coast Scorpions (#1 in Massachusetts, #1 in Region I, #3 in the nation) but equally tough Scorpions came on top over Azuls by a golden goal in OT.
Congratulations Azul for your great courage and displaying exciting soccer throughout the tournament!! A credit goes to all the teams for providing extremely competitive and quality matches and also to the Richmond Striker Soccer Club for hosting a such fine tournament with fantastic fields in a beautiful weather. |
Way to go Azul!! - Rockville Indoor Premier League Champions
March 24, 2005
President's Day Freedom Cup Champions
February 21, 2005
 | | BRYC Azul took home the Championship title in the Fourth Annual President's Day Freedom Cup tournament played at Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, MD. After playing 3 exhausting games, the Azuls still looked solid and beat Loudoun Explosion with a score of 6-1 in the final match. Congrats to all the Azuls who gave their best for a great showing... Baltimore March Madness here we come! |
Jefferson Cup 25th Anniversary Girls Weekend Acceptance
February 6, 2005
 | | Congratulations!!! BRYC Azul has been accepted to 2005 Jefferson Cup in the Championship Division bracket. Azul will be travelling to Richmond the weekend of March 19-20th to compete with the teams including Twin County Crew (NJ), Massapequa Storm (NY), South Coast Scorpions (MA), MSC Dragons (MD), Michigan Gators (MI), SAC United (MD), Vincent United Blizzard (PA), Loudoun Explosion (VA), CASL Spartan Elite (NC), Cleveland FC (OH), Baltimore Bays (MD), and WS Twins White (NC). Good luck Azul!!! |
Baltimore March Madness (March 5-6, 2005)
January 30, 2005
 | | BRYC Azul will be participating in the Baltimore March Madness 2005 Tournament during the weekend of March 5-6th. This premier tournament was rated the #1 tournament in Maryland in 2004 and 11th in the nation. The U12 girls teams accepted to this tourney are BRYC Azul, BSC Chickateagues, CASA CAPA '92, Herdnon Blaze, HSA Force, Loudoun Explosion, Mid-County Soccer Association Majestics, MSC Dragons, Richmond Strikers U12 Orange, and Super Nova FC Super Nova 92G. |
New Azul Members
January 7, 2005
| The entire Azul team and coaching staff welcome 3 new families who have joined us for the upcoming 2005 season: |
2004-05 Virginia State ODP Pool Selections
December 7, 2004
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Congratulation goes to the following Azul players selected to the 2004-05 Virginia State ODP Pools!
Kaitlin
Isabel
Allison
Danielle
Rachel
Brianna |
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