CUP Announces John McGinlay as Boys DOC
& 2007-08 Coaches
Cincinnati United Premier (CUP) is honored to have assembled one of the
most experienced and knowledgeable coaching staffs in the Midwest. We
are proud to announce that John McGinlay has agreed to be CUP’s new
Boys Director of Coaching. John holds his UEFA “B” coaching badge from
the Scottish Football Association and is a former player for the
Scotland National Team. He played professionally for several clubs in
Europe; most recognized for his play for Bolton in English Premier
League. Full News Release
Cup Red U18 Boys Capture State Cup - 3rd Straight Year!
The Cincinnati United Premier Red U18 Boys captured their third
straight State Cup Championship by defeating the NCSL Eagles Blue 4-1
in the finals. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, Cup Red scored four
unanswered goals in the second half to secure the victory. Pat McGrath
scored the first on a cross from Austin Berry. After Cory Larkin ripped
a shot off the top cross bar that came straight out, Aaron Osborne
headed the ball to the back of the net for the second goal. Bryan Kanu
scored the third goal on a head ball over the keeper’s hands and Matt
Telting scored the final goal with a diving head ball off a cross from
Jon Obial. See Full News Release
CUP Class of 2007 College Commitments
Cincinnati
United Premier is honored to announce that the senior class of 2007 has
committed to attend the College or University of their choice. This
class has achieved excellence academically and athletically and we wish
all of them the best of luck. Click Here to view college commitments.
CUP Coaches Earn USSF Coaching License
Cincinnati United Premier (CUP) is honored to have assembled one of the
most experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff in the Midwest. CUP
coaches have been involved in the game of soccer as head coaches in
college programs, professional indoor and outdoor teams, the Olympic
Development Program and have specialized in developing youth players
all over the United States and Europe. The common thread that keeps
CUP’s staff on top of their game is their desire to continually educate
themselves in the teaching methods used in the game of soccer. Continue Reading
CUP Red U15 Boys Win John Talley Classic
This past weekend
the U15 CUP Red Boys won the 2007 John Talley Classic. The team faced
Owensboro United, BFC Sommers, CUP White, and Jackson FC in the finals
and outscored their opponents 18-2 in the 4 games.
Pictured are: Back
Row - Greg Sczurek- Head Coach, Nick Hertlein, Mike Petitgout, Caleb
Eastham, Alexander Hill, Joseph Tadesse, Chris McNutt, Jim Adams -Asst.
Coach. Front Row -- Andy George, Tyler Eno, Zach Wills, Brian Kuramoto,
Alec Gates, Erik Kinter, Chris Kuramoto, Andrew Amend, Alex Priede.
CUP Red U18 Boys Win 2006 adidas Disney
Showcase Championship
The CUP Red U18 Boys coached
by Terry Nicholl won the prestigious adidas Disney
Soccer Showcase held at the Walt Disney Wide World
of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida from December
27-30, 2006. The
team won five consecutive games in route to the Championship
outscoring opponents 12-2 and recording three shut-outs.
In their first match, Cup Red defeated the Match Fit
Academy Arsenal from New Jersey 2-0 on goals by Austin
Spohn and Aaron Osborne. Austin hit a low shot
to the corner and Aaron Osborne’s hit a left
footed shot to the far side netting, reminiscent of
his State Cup winning goal from 2005. Ryan Dalton
recorded the shut-out in goal.
Cup Red defeated GSA Phoenix Red from Georgia 3-0
in their second match on a header by Jon Obial off
of a cross from Matt Telting; a Josh Albers goal and
a break-away goal by Pat McGrath. Scott Cacchiotti
recorded the shut-out in goal.
In their third match, Cup Red defeated South Central
Spartans, the Connecticut State Cup Champions, 3-1
on goals from Jon Obial and two from Corey Larkin. The
only goal allowed was off of a direct kick.
The team advanced to the semi-finals where they defeated
PDA Vieira from New Jersey 2-1 in a hard-fought game. Austin
Berry scored first for the team by taking on and beating
four defenders before beating the keeper on with a
low shot to the corner. PSA evened the match
with a 20 yard shot mid-way through the second half. Despite
controlling play the remainder of the second half,
CUP Red did not score the game-winning goal until three
minutes remained in regulation on a Corey Larkin diving
header off of a cross from Josh Albers.
In the finals, CUP Red defeated USA Seventeen from
California North 2-0 to capture the Championship. Ryan
Winkler scored off a deflected shot from Austin Berry
to record the first goal and Pat McGrath scored the
final goal. Ryan Dalton notched is second shut-out
of the tournament.
In three tournament appearances this fall, Cup Red
U18 is 10-1-0 outscoring opponents 30-4 and recording
8 shut-outs. Their only defeat came in the semi-finals
of the Germantown Invitational Tournament losing in
PK’s after the regulation and overtime ended
in a 0-0 draw. The team went 3-0-0 at the CASL
Shootout in Raleigh defeating Texas Football Club 2-0;
defeating Manhattan Thunder from New York 5-2; and
defeating the Triangle FC Navy from North Carolina
3-0. In the Germantown Invitational, CUP Red
defeated the Memphis Kickers from Tennessee 2-0 and
the SMYSA Storm Black from Georgia 6-0 before failing
to advance in PK’s to fellow Ohio South team
Eagles Blue.
Cup Red U18 has enjoyed significant success since
their inception at the U15 age group. In addition
to this adidas Disney Showcase Championship, they have
won both the U16 and U17 Ohio South State Cup Championships,
Tampa Bay Sun Bowl Championship, MRL Region 2 League
Championship, went undefeated and did not allow a goal
in the Blue Chip Showcase in Cincinnati at the U17
age group and won the John Talley Invitational two
times. They are currently ranked #28 in USA;
#7 in Region 2 and #1 in Ohio South. They have
compiled an impressive 82-23-12 record since inception
with 297 goals for, 101 goals against and 50 shut-outs
in the 117 games.
The CUP Red U18 roster includes twenty players representing
fifteen different high schools in Cincinnati. Several
players have already committed to college soccer programs
and several other players are expected to commit in
January. Please see the roster for those players
both committed and available at this time.
Congratulations to Terry Nicholl and the CUP Red U18
boys!
CUP U15 Red Wins CASL Shootout -- Champions Division
The
Boys U15 Red team won the Champions Division of the CASL Shootout in Raleigh,
North Carolina. Along the way they defeated CASL Premier 1-0, FC Richmond
Magic 3-1, Augusta Arsenal Blue 3-2, and AFUSA Elite 4-1 in the final. Pictured
are: Back Row -- John Kinder-Administrator, Jim Adams-Asst. Coach, Chris
Kuramoto, Matt Fleming, Caleb Eastham, Joseph Tadesse, Chris McNutt, Nick
Hertlein, Greg Sczurek-Head Coach Front Row -- Mike Petitgout, Dakota Beerman,
Alex Priede, Eric Kinter, Alec Gates, Brian Kuramoto, Andy George, Andrew
Amend
CUP Boys U14 White Wins the United Cup
The Cincinnati United Premier Boys
U-14 White Select Soccer Team ran over their competition with a “clean sheet” in the United Cup 2006
Soccer Tournament September 15th – 17th in Louisville, KY. The
CUP boys won four games, 5-0; 9-0; 4-0; and 1-0 in the final vs. local team,
Sawyer YSA.
Starting goalkeeper, Cameron, “C.J.,” Washington, also managed
to score two goals himself in game number two. Captains for the tourney
were Nick Deuel, Brady Eagan, and Max Riehemann.
Multiple goals were scored
by: Kenny Archbold, Jay Barnes, Michael
Jervis, Ben Mikkelson, Evan Pfirrman, Phil Rawlins, and C.J. Washington. Single
goals were scored by Nick Deuel and Max Riehemann. Kudos to defenders: Brady
Eagan, Ryan Goodhew, and Josh Halpin, a.k.a. CUP White’s “brick
wall.”
The CUP U-14 White Team is coached by Jordan James of the Cincinnati Kings
and Columbus Crew, MLS team.
Coach Jordan’s “stars” were given to Nick Deuel, Brady
Eagan, Michael Jervis, Max Riehemann, C.J. Washington and the defense, after
the first three matches, and the whole team earned a “star” for
the final match and for the whole tournament.
Way to go CUP White!
CUP Sends Off an Outstanding Group of Student-Athletes
CUP Parents and Coaches
proudly honored the class of 2006 as they signed their National Letter of
Intent or committed to attend the College or University of their choice.
This class has achieved excellence academically and athletically and we wish
all of them the best of luck. Thank you to Montgomery Inn for hosting this
year’s celebration. Click Here for More Info..
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