Shomit’s Youth Soccer Training Tips

Wakefield High School’s Jerson Delgado, (#8 for Arlington Action), led a championship defense for the Action in the U-17B age group. After anchoring a defense that posted two shutouts and allowed only two goals all weekend, Delgado and the Action celebrated winning the August Cup.

Delgado (center in blue), led a stellar defense to help win the August Cup title for the Arlington Action.

On Saturday, the Action scored victories over Freestate Dragons 3-1 and DCST Blue Thunder 1-0 and continued their solid play on Sunday, defeating Loudoun Revolution 2-1 and Arlington Legend 2-0.

In the final game on Sunday afternoon, Freddy Castro (#3), and Cristian Castro-Fuquene (#17) scored two terrific goals to help the Action secure the title.

The Express defeated VYS Comets 4-0 before dropping a 3-1 decision to Loudoun 92G Red on Saturday.  On Sunday, with an opportunity to go to the finals with a win, the Express fell just short of yet another finals appearance settling for a 0-0 tie with eventual champion Herndon Arsenal.

Up next for the Express is the PWSI Toys for Tots tournament this weekend.  More details about the PWSI Toys for Tots tournament will be forthcoming this evening, or early Tuesday.

The Express kickoff play in the U16G age division on Saturday, August 23rd at the Dulles National Soccer Tournament.  The schedule is as follows

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Bo Amato has coached in the Washington Metropolitan Area for over 5 years. He is a firm believer that the game can be taught in a positive and fun environment. Bo currently coaches in the Y league, MSSL, NCSL, WAGS, ODSL and ODP.

Bo played with the Tottenham Hotspurs organization in 1985 and 1986 as a youth player.

He also represented Somerset’s in the Under 19 age group at 16 years of age. Bo was selected to participate in the England Public School Boy Trials in 1985 County

Bo Amato has USSF Licenses and is currently continuing his coaching education.

Contact Bo at 703-932-3881 or bo_amato@hotmail.com to learn more about Annandale Boys and Girls Club’s soccer program.

The U-16G Annandale Express (formerly Arlington) will continue open tryouts this week at Mason District Park.  Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday June 24-26 from 6:30-8:00.

Contact Head Coach Shomit Mukherjee for more information about the team at Shomit16@hotmail.com

The rising Under-16 girls Annandale Express will hold an additional tryout on Thursday June 19th from 5:00-6:30 at Mason District Park.  

Contact Head Coach Shomit Mukherjee at Shomit16@hotmail.com if you are interested in attending this tryout.  

Annandale United FC finished Spring 2008 NCSL play with a record of 7-1-1 for a total of 22 points, winning the U-14B NCSL Division 1 championship.  The team also had an impressive goals scored vs. goals against statistic, in U-14 NCSL Spring 2008 league play, scoring TWENTY goals, while only allowing THREE.

This team is for committed players and parents who want to be part of a very positive, yet competitive, training environment.  The Annandale United FC conducts a year-round training program, overseen by Annandale Director of Coaching, Bo Amato.  The United FC is committed to preparing players who may want to play competitive soccer beyond high school as individuals, while pursuing common team goals at the same time.  

E-mail Head Coach Bo Amato bo_amato@hotmail.com 

The U-16G Annandale Express’ own Vasthy Delgado has been invited to Region I ODP Camp from July 6-10 at Rhode Island University.  This is a wonderful accomplishment for a very hard-working player and an even better person.

We are all very proud of you!