Coerver® Coaching AK will again be offering a series of advanced individual development programs for MSC players throughout fall and winter 2010. This year marks the return of the Coerver® Coaching Center of Excellence, now in its third full year of operation in Alaska. The program is for 7 to 11 year-olds and will begin with a player-placement trial on September 25 at Oberg. The program will run once weekly for 18 weeks.

Also returning this winter will be the Coerver® COE-Elite, for elite 12-14 year-old players. This program will begin in January 2011. For this season’s player registration form, or more information on this and other Coerver® programs, please click here or visit the Coerver® Coaching AK website.

The 2010 summer season for Matanuska Soccer Club players and parents concluded Saturday, August 14, with the club’s annual banquet. Club teams and members enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs graciously donated by Mat Valley Meats, while players and siblings had a chance to relax and take part in several fun activities. Season-end awards were handed out and MSC teams were recognized for all their great work in 2010.

Click here to see a photo gallery from the event.

Matanuska Soccer Club, the premier youth soccer club in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, is currently seeking interested candidates for a number of coaching positions within the club, including both head and assistant coaches for competitive teams, team trainers, academy coaches and more.

MSC fields both boys and girls teams in age divisions ranging from under-10 through under-19 for competitive league and tournament play, and it is our mission to provide professional training and player development to assist these young athletes in advancing to the highest levels of play, while instilling those core values that will ensure success both on and off the field.

Open from August 16 through September 18, MSC players can register for any number of programs, team and individual, which will be set to begin in October. Programs include our Youth Development Academy (U7/U8), Development and Competitive Academies (U9-U18), team training and a new Friendly series to be held at the Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla.

For more information, please see the attached Registration Flyer, contact your age-group team manager, or MSC Member Coordinator Ann Marie Johnstone.

Six Matanuska Soccer Club squads took part in the AYSA State Cup held at Kincaid Park over the week of August 5-10, including the MSC United 93, 96, 97 and 98 boys, and the Polaris 96 and 99 teams.

MSC Polaris 99 and 96 both finished as State Cup Finalists, with the latter earning the right to represent Alaska at the Region IV President's Cup in West Jordan, UT, next June.

MSC United 98 completed their route through the state tournament undefeated, ending the competition with a 3-0 win over CISC Velocity 98B Blue to finish as the 2010 AYSA State Champions.

MSC Polaris 96 players Jaeden Chew, Carolyn Cox and Rebecca Mackey have departed the United States as a part of a select team traveling through Europe from July 5 to July 26. The girls, recommended by MSC technical staff, will train and play friendly matches in Berlin, Germany, as well as attend the World Cup Final match-watch in the town center, before taking part in the Dana Cup 1 in Fredrickshavn, Denmark. After the tournament, they will transfer to Sweden for the Gothia Cup, the world’s largest and most international youth soccer tournament.

Matanuska Soccer Club is set to start the 2010 season, beginning with our annual spring registration drive and team trials. Players new to MSC are encouraged to come out and give the club a try, as teams at all ages are currently accepting new players.

Initial team trials/tryouts will take place April 3, 10, 11 or 18, depending on the age group and gender. To view the dates and times for your player(s) tryout, click here.

For more information, please contact Ann Marie Johnstone.

Matanuska Soccer Club would like to extend hearty congratulations to all the players who tried out for the State ODP teams, and especially those who were selected to attend the Region IV ODP camp.

In all, seven MSC players were chosen in their age groups to represent Alaska at the region camp in Moscow, ID, this July. Kyler Perry (94) and Austin Frizzelle (95), both from the State Champion MSC United 95 squad, were the MSC selections on the boys’ side. From MSC Polaris 96 five players were selected, including Ariana Saxon, who will again make the journey to the Region IV camp as a member of the 95 girls. Also returning for a second ODP experience is Carolyn Cox, joined this year by 96 teammates Becca Mackey, Jordan Brooke and goalkeeper Jaeden Chew. Well done, all.

June 7, 2009 - June 11, 2010
British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership.

Camps will be held for MSC pre-competitive and academy players aged 6 through 10. Click here for more information or to register now.

After a strong 2009 travel season, highlighted by the 98 boys’ title-winning exploits in Seattle, several changes are set to take place for the US Club Soccer traveling arm of MSC in 2010. New teams, more elite training opportunities than ever before, a European tour and a new partnership with the Alaska Northstars are just some of the changes coming in the new year.

Check out all the happenings at the Alaska Football Club link on the left of this page, or visit the AKFC home page.

Tournament Champions

Girls U11 --           CISC Velocity 00G Turner
Girls U13 --           CISC Velocity 98G White
Boys Copa --        MSC Dynamo ’74
Boys Predator --  Coerver COE-Elite 96B
Adipure Coed --   Coerver COE-Elite 96G

Complete Results