This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 from 7:30-8:45PM at the Quinlin Community Center on 10185 N. Stelling Rd. Cupertino CA 95014.  

Coaches that will be in attendance include:

• Eric Yamamoto (Santa Clara University Assistant Men’s Soccer coach) 
• Jerry Smith (Santa Clara University Women’s Soccer head coach)
• Bret Simon (Stanford University Men’s Soccer head coach)
• Cheryl Owiesny (De Anza College Women’s Soccer head coach)
• Owen Flannery (Foothill College Men’s Soccer head coach)
• Artie Cairel (Cal State Monterey Men’s Soccer head coach)

"College Night is yet another way that the Force Club is helping prepare our players for the next level. The experienced coaches running the forum will inevitably
provide invaluable knowledge to our players and families in their decision making process," said Jeff Baicher, Director of Coaching.
 

"I am excited about Jeff Baicher's involvement in the upcoming U-18 event.  We have put together a very competent and experienced staff.  I am looking forward to working with Jeff over the next two months, both in our scouting preparation and in the execution of the U18 Men's National team Camp in January."-Bob Jenkins

About the U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team

Head Coach: Bob Jenkins

The U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team was created to aid in the transition for younger players between the Under-17 Men’s National Team and the Under-20 side.  The Under-18 age group is for players born in the odd-numbered years, who fall in a gap between the Under-17 and the Under-20 age groups.

At the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in UAE, 10 of the players on the U.S. Under-20 roster had spent time with the Under-18 Men’s National Team program, and those players in the current pool born since January 1, 1989, are eligible for the 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship in Canada.

The U.S. Under-18s have been one of U.S. Soccer’s most successful teams in the past five years, posting a 58-37-30 record and collecting a trophy from a foreign tournament in four out of the past seven years.

“We will continue to put these players in competitive situations as much as possible to help them improve and prepare them for the next level,” said Jenkins. “Continuing player development is still the most important aspect at this level and with the large number of talented players we have in this group, I have no doubt over the next few years they will continue to progress through the National Team programs.”

The Force is proud to provide the highest level of professional soccer coaching available in the state. Our head coaches all hold top State and National coaching licenses, and have played soccer at a high level themselves; many of them recently retiring from pro careers as players. It is safe to say that the Club provides very knowledgeable and capable soccer professionals to coach its Club Members.

The costs associated with providing this high level of professional coaching, like all forms of paid-for expertise, is not inexpensive and that is why it is imperative that the De Anza Force Soccer Club continues to provide financial assistance to deserving young athletes and their families. 

In 2007 the De Anza Force Soccer Club has so far been able to generously provided financial assistance to 19 of its players, totaling $12,790. Depending on the number of requests during any given season, financial aid can range between 33% and 50%.

We can all feel proud of the many years of giving to The Force Soccer Club community, as this charitable giving is made possible by through your membership in the Club. In fact, the fund is often subsidized by further gifts from individual members, who give above and beyond their required dues. Even though the allotment of financial assistance monies is all but spent for this year, applications for Financial Aid will be accepted in March for U9 – U13 players, and in May for U14 – U18 players. The financial aid application can be obtained from the team's manager or the Club Treasurer.

Individuals or corporations may still make a tax-deductible donation to the Force Soccer Club before the 2007 tax year ends, in care of the De Anza Force Soccer Club, PO Box 2209, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.  The De Anza Force Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. 

Thanks very much ahead of time for your kind contribution, and… Go Force!!!
 

On Saturday, the team defeated the MDSL Arsenal 1-0 and San Jose United 4-0.  Sunday morning brought a very physical game against the Livermore Explosion.  Though 94G Blue only needed to tie the Explosion to advance to the Championship game, a goal in the last minute of the game secured a 1-0 victory. 

Sunday afternoon’s Championship game was played against the Walnut Creek Twisterz.  Both teams played hard, vying for the win.  A beautiful “Bend It Like Beckham” goal from a corner kick late in the second half gave 94G Blue the only goal of the game, and they won 1-0 to take home the title.  The whole team can be proud, and especially the defense, that no goals were scored against them during the tournament.  Great job!

U.S. National Team Staff will be in attendance at this year's Super Y-League ODP National Camps for further identification of players.

With a record of 7-0-1 (22 points) already in the books they have secured a repeat trip to the SYL North American Finals in Tampa, Florida November 17-21 to defend their SYL North American Championship title.