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Boy's Challenge Cup Registration Deadline Extended - Friday, January 29, 2010

The Registration Deadline has been extended for the Concorde Fire Boy's Challenge Cup to Friday, February 4th, 2010. You still have time to register for the 2010 Challenge Cup that generates over 400 teams from the Southeast and many State Champs in the older age groups. Come join us on February 27-28, 2010 in Atlanta! read more ...

Duvall Named Academy Player of the Week - Monday, January 25, 2010

Chris Duvall has been named to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Player of the Week. He plays on the U17/18 Concorde Fire Academy Team that currently sits atop the Southern Conference, Southeast Division. He has been rewarded for his play during the games against Charlotte Soccer Academy and North Meck SC. He is the third Concorde Fire player this year to receive the recognition (Carlos McCrary and Arturo Cruz).
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Registration Deadline Extended for Girl's Challenge Cup - Friday, January 22, 2010

The Registration Deadline has been extended for the Concorde Fire Girl's Challenge Cup to Friday, January 29th, 2010. You still have time to register for the 2010 Challenge Cup that generates over 400 teams from the Southeast and many State Champs in the older age groups. Come join us on February 21-22, 2010 in Atlanta!
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O'Hara Named to U.S. WNT Camp - Sunday, January 17, 2010

Head Coach Pia Sundhage has selected 26 players for a 20-day Camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA from January 17 - February 4, 2010. Kelley O'Hara has been selected for her third U.S. Women's National Team Camp and will be looking to get into the 18-player squad going to the Algarve Cup in Portugal later this year. Like the U.S. U-23 WNT, the U.S. WNT and O'Hara will be playing against the South Korean National Team twice in January.
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Rutledge Selected in WPS Draft by Philadelphia Independence - Saturday, January 16, 2010

Malorie Rutledge was the 11th overall pick in the 2010 Women's Professional Soccer Draft. She was also the first ever pick for the expansion team Philadelphia Independence. General Manager Terry Foley said, “Rutledge is an extremely offensive minded player that will fill a need that we have for the upcoming season. We strongly feel that she’s a player who can come in and have an immediate impact for us in the WPS." She had a stellar career at LSU, while earning SEC Offensive Player of the Year for both 2008 and 2009 and NSCAA All-America in those same years. Rutledge joins her former Concorde Fire teammate Kelley O'Hara as players selected in the draft by their perspective teams.
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O'Hara Selected 3rd in WPS Draft by FC Gold Pride - Saturday, January 16, 2010

Kelley O'Hara was the 3rd Selection Overall in the 2010 Women's Professional Soccer Draft. This was the first selection in the draft for the FC Gold Pride who were looking for a proven finisher. Head Coach of FC Gold Pride, Albertin Montoya commented on O'Hara, "She has proven she can score goals at every level national team, college, and everywhere she's played, so that's something we needed."
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Rutledge Called into U-23 WNT Camp - Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Malorie Rutledge has been called into the U.S. U-23 Women's National Team Camp at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA from January 13-20, 2010. This is the first camp of the new year for Head Coach Bill Irwin. Rutledge is one of 24 players called into camp that will end with games against South Korea on Jan. 16 and Jan. 18.
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O'Hara Wins M.A.C. Hermann Trophy - Saturday, January 09, 2010

Kelley O'Hara has been named the winner of the 2009 M.A.C. Hermann Trophy. The Hermann Trophy is soccer's equivalent to the Heisman Trophy and is given to the top student-athlete in the country for soccer. The results were announced last night at the Missouri Athletic Club Banquet in St. Louis, MO. Her list of accomplishments are long after her Concorde Fire career; led the nation in her senior year in both goals (26) and points (65) as she went on to the PAC 10 Player of the Year and NSCAA First Team All-America. This has led to her second call up to the Full Women's National Team and will undoubtedly reward her in the upcoming Women's Professional Soccer Draft on Friday, January 15th, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA. O'Hara is the first Concorde Fire player to receive this illustrious award and is linked on a very short list with the likes of Mia Hamm and Michelle Akers. read more ...

Casino Night Announcement - Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Concorde Fire will be hosting their 3rd Annual Casino Night on Friday, April 16th at Maggiano's Little Italy in Buckhead from 7:00pm - 11:00pm. There will be a Silent and Live Auction, food and drinks, plus dancing and casino tables. Come join us on Friday, April 16th. More information and ticket sales to follow...

U17G CF Black Win at Disney - Monday, January 04, 2010

The U17 Girl's Concorde Fire Black won their division at the Disney Soccer Showcase. The event is a prestigious tournament held at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex from December 31 - January 3. The U17G CF Black, coached by Ken Kurilec, won their group by scoring 5 goals and only giving up 1 goal in three games. They went on to beat Marin FC Blue (CAN) 3-1 in the Final. read more ...

Concorde Fire has Two Players on Disney All-Star Team - Sunday, January 03, 2010

Concorde Fire is one of four clubs with two players selected into the 2010 Disney Soccer Showcase All-Star Team. The 17 players were selected based on their performances at the latest version of the Disney Soccer Showcase held in Orlando, FL. For the third year in a row, the team selected will be going to London to train at the Chelsea Football Academy in August. Concorde Fire U15/16 Academy players Agyeman Botchway and Derek Creviston will be going on the trip.
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O'Hara Named NSCAA Scholar Athlete of the Year - Saturday, January 02, 2010

Kelley O'Hara has added to her list of accomplishments in her collegiate career by being named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Collegiate Scholar Athlete of the Year. In her senior year at Stanford she scored 26 goals (led the nation) and had 13 assists for 65 points (led the nation). O'Hara was also a finalist for the Lowe's Senior C.L.A.S.S. Award for her leadership qualities. Now she has been recognized for her accomplishments in the classroom with a 3.41 GPA at the very difficult institution at Stanford.
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U16 and U17 Boy's Advance in Disney - Friday, January 01, 2010

Both the U16 Boy's Concorde Fire Elite and U15/U16 Concorde Fire Boy's USSF Academy Team advanced at the Disney Soccer Showcase. The highly competitive tournament was held at the Disney Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL from December 27-30, 2009. The U16B CF Elite, coached by Adrian Powell, were runners-up in Group Play and beat Westside United Green (IN) in the consolation game. The U15/16 CF USSF Academy Team were also runners-up in Group Play and came up short to Sockers USSF Academy team in the consolation game.
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U17G CF South Black Win at Orange Classic - Friday, January 01, 2010

The U17 Girl's Concorde Fire South Black at the Orange Classic over the Christmas Holiday. The Orange Classic was held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL from December 27-30 as a Showcase event. The U17G CF South Black, coached by Colin Barnes, were winners of their group of 8 teams. They scored 7 goals and only allowed 3 after winning 3 of their 4 games. read more ...

Concorde Attends Disney for Post Christmas - Sunday, December 27, 2009

The Concorde Fire Boys have travelled to Orlando, FL to compete in the Disney Showcase from December 27-30, 2009. This is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the entire country as the best teams from USYSA and U.S. Soccer Development Academy come to compete at the immaculate Wide World of Sports Complex and other local fields. The U15B CF Elite, coached by Ibrahim Abousaud, U15B CF South Elite, coached by Brian Moore, U16B CF Elite, coached by Adrian Powell, U15/16 CF Academy Team, coached by Gregg Blasingame, and the U17/18 CF Academy Team are all in attendance in the top groups in their respective divisions. Below is all of Concorde's schedule.

Alabi Attending the US Youth Soccer ODP Super Group - Sunday, December 27, 2009

Adrian Alabi of the U16 Boy's Concorde Fire Elite is at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex competing, but not with his normal teammates. He is participating in the US Youth Soccer ODP Super Group with the 1994 Region III ODP Team. All four Regional Teams in the 1993 and 1994 have travelled to Orlando, FL to compete against each other at the Disney Soccer Showcase from December 27-30, 2009.
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Cruz Named Academy Player of the Week - Thursday, December 24, 2009

Arturo Cruz is the second Concorde Fire player to be named U.S. Soccer Development Academy Player of the week. He plays on the Concorde Fire U-17/18 Academy Team. His two goals against local rivals Atlanta Fire United propelled Concorde Fire to a 3-2 victory. Cruz joins his U-17/18 teammate Carlos McCrary as recipients of this award.
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U16B Elite Go Undefeated in National League - Thursday, December 17, 2009

The U16 Boy's Concorde Fire Elite began their US Youth Soccer National League weekend without losing. The first weekend of USYSA National League was in Wilson, NC from December 10-13. The U16B CF Elite, coached by Adrian Powell, won 2 games and tied 2 against the top 4 teams in the league. Wins against Blast FC Red and Solar Red 94 and draws with Grand Rapids Crew Juniors and Sereno 94 White puts them in 3rd position with 3 games to go. They will be looking to get into at least 2nd positon as the top 2 teams earn an automatic birth to USYSA Nationals in the summer.
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Rutledge and O'Hara Named NSCAA All-Americans - Thursday, December 17, 2009

Malorie Rutledge and Kelley O'Hara have again been named to the NSCAA Women's Division I All-America Team. Both were named Player of the Year for their respective conferences, LSU and Stanford. Rutledge for the second year in a row has been named to the 3rd Team. O'Hara was a 2nd Team Selection last year and after leading the nation in scoring has been announced to the 1st Team.
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Raizes Called into U-15 BNT Camp - Wednesday, December 09, 2009

David Raizes has been called into the U.S. U-15 Boy's National Team Camp. 32 players from around the country born in the year 1995 have been called into this domestic training camp. Head coach Jim Barlow will be conducting this camp in Bradenton, FL from December 12-19, 2009. This will be the first time Raizes has been to the National Team level after impressing at the Region Team level over Thanksgiving. Raizes currently plays for the Region III Premier League East Champions U15B Concorde Fire Elite. read more ...