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Fusion FC Hosted The U17 Mexico Men’s National Team
February 19-23, 2010
 The Fusion FC of Tampa Bay were hosts to the u17 Mexico Men’s National Team at the Fusion FC 30th Street Fields, February 19-23!
The u17 Mexico Men’s National Team trained at Fusion FC 30th Street fields in preparation for their February 24th match vs. the US Soccer u17 Men’s National Team at Raymond James Stadium prior to the Senior US Soccer Men’s National Team vs. El Salvador - which was a great night out of soccer in Tampa Bays bid to land a 2018 World Cup host city venue bid!!
Many Fusion members came out to watch the U17 Mexico Men's National Team training sessions. It was great to see how the Fusion FC has connections to not only national level soccer, but international as well.
FUSION FC PLAYING SOCCER IN COLLEGE SEMINAR
 All Fusion FC college bound high school age players and their parents were invited to attend this great seminar about the important information to prepare for attending college as well as playing soccer in college.
The seminar will took place on Tuesday, March 2 at the Fusion FC 30th Street Clubhouse. There were several special invited college coaches (Coach Joel Harrison, St. Leo University and Coach Ryan Anatol, University of South Florida) and Jennifer Page, with Recruit Zone) in attendance as well as Coach Jim DiNobile, Fusion FC Director of Soccer Operations, who is currently on the USF Men's Soccer coaching staff as well as having been Head Coach with Eckerd college for almost 20 years. This knowledgable panel shared a great deal of information for parents and players and were available to answer all questions. Click here for the Program Outline.
Fusion FC Rec Teams Attend Pre-Season Tournament
Kohl’s American Cup 10/31/09
 The Fusion Futbol Club was a large participator in the Kohl’s American Cup on October 31st, 2009. The Club had 12 teams that participated ranging from the U10 through U14 age groups. There were both Fusion recreational boys and girls teams that worked really hard in the tournament. This recreational tournament was held at the new Lake Myrtle Soccer Complex, the new home of the Florida Youth Soccer Association. The tournament was the inaugural event at this complex. The Fusion Recreational teams that participated had lots of fun and performances on the field were consistent throughout. Click here to see photos from the fun experienced by the players last weekend.
FYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP) – for players born in ‘96 & ‘97
October/November 2009
The main goal of the Florida Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program (ODP) is to identify players for our men’s and women’s Youth National Teams. Each year the selection process takes place through state, regional and national trials. For players born in ’96 & ’97, the ODP process begins at the state regional level in the fall in each of the four Florida regions. The participants went through recent two-day trials. Congratulations to the following players who were chosen at one of these trials. Best wishes at the State Trials in early 2010.
Lauren Kelly ’97 (U12g Blue), Ashleigh Ackroyd ’97 (U12g Blue), Cassidy Kallenborn ’97 (u13g Blue), Collin Stickley ’97 (U13b Blue), Jacob Van Der Luit ’97 (U13b Blue), Heath Grady ’97 (U13b Blue), Ben Wasserman ’97 (U13b Blue), Daniel Daniello ’97 (U13b Blue), Philip Malcolm ’97 (U13b Blue), Coleman Bahr ’97 (U13b Black), Alan Hackney ’96 (U13b Blue), Kamar Marriott ’96 (U14b Blue), Jimmy Serrano ’96 (U14b Blue) and Logan Jones ’96 (U14b Blue).
Note: ODP trials for players born in 1993 - 1995 will be held in the Spring 2010.
U14b Blue Have Great Successes at the West Pines Kickoff Classic
October 24-25, 2009
The U14b Blue, coached by Mauricio Pesaresi, had a successful weekend at that 13th Annual West Pines Kickoff Classic, October 24-25, 2009. In pool play they achieved a win against saa Real Madrid (2-0) and Weston (3-0) and a tie with Florida Rush Nike (2-2) – all great teams. Then their wishes were granted – they were to play West Pines in the finals match. The Fusion FC U14b Blue (last season’s U13) succumbed to West Pines (0-3) in the State Cup finals last May. The majority of West Pines roster are on Region III ODP team(s) and one is on the U15 National team and is one of the top teams in Region III. Coach Pesaresi and his team wanted another opportunity to play this great competitor.
It was a hard fought battle right up until the very end. Although the final score in the last minutes of the game ended as a loss of 2-3, the Fusion U14b Blue team were very proud of their accomplishment. Despite the challenges the team was faced this weekend with (two players playing with pulled muscles, one with the flu, one badly bruised, etc.), Coach Mauricio said, “Our team played with intelligence and courage and made all of us very proud.” Congratulation to all!!
Fusion U17b Blue CDL Champions Again!
 Congratulations to Coach Roland Moldovan and the Fusion U17b Blue for being named CDL Champions for the 2009 Fall Season. This is the 3rd time in 4 years this team has been declared CDL Champs. In 2006 the team was CDL Co-Champions and then Champions in 2007. Congrats for achieving this great success once again!
Best wishes to this team as they represent the Fusion FC in the Disney Showcase in December. The U14b Blue and the U13b Blue teams were accepted to participate in the Disney Jr. Showcase over Thanksgiving. And the U16g Blue were accepted into the Miami Orange Classic.
GO FUSION!
15 Fusion Teams Had Fun at the 2009 Largo Halloween Tournament
October 17-18, 2009
15 Fusion Teams had fun this weekend at the 2009 Largo Halloween Tournament.
U10b Black U9g Blue U10g Black - Champion
U11b Black U12g Blue U10g Blue - Finalist
U11b Yellow U12g Black U14g Blue - Champion
U12b Black U12b Blue – Champion
U13b Black U17b Yellow - Champion
U14b Black
U17b Black
Fusion teams, please send photos to post!!
Fusion FC Teams Enjoyed First of the Season Tournament - 13th Annual Fusion FC PUMA Labor Day
As the first year the Fusion Futbol Club is hosting this 13th Annual Labor Day Tournament, coaches, players, parents & many volunteers pulled together to host another very successful tournament for our club. Not only did the players enjoy the competition, many Fusion teams showed very well. Some of those successes are:
U10g Blue – Finalist U11b Blue - Finalist
U13b Blue – Champion U12g Blue (playing up U13) - Finalist
U14b Blue – Champion U16g Blue - Champion
U15b Blue – Champion U16g Black - Finalist
Click here for more team photos.
Fusion Teams Show Well In ACDC Tournament
11 Fusion FC teams participated in the ACDC Tournament during the October 10-11, 2009 weekend over several locations around the Tampa Bay Area. Of those 11, 7 teams ranked at the end of the tournament. They were:
U13g Blue - Champion
U13b Blue - Finalist
U15b Blue - Semi-Finalist
U16g Blue - Semi-Finalist
U16b Blue Wegerle - Finalist
U16b Blue Greco - Champion
U17b Blue - Semi-Finalist
Teams, please send your photos! Click here for photos submitted.
2nd Annual Fusion/FL Rush Friendly & Zach Tucker Memorial Event
8/15/09 & 8/16/09
 This is the 2nd Annual friendly event between Fusion Futbol Club and Florida Rush. The games are meant to provide our teams, players & coaches with friendly competition and preparation for the upcoming CDL season. Last year was held at the Fusion 30th Street fields. This year our U12B Blue, U12G Blue, U15b Blue, U16B Blue, U17b Blue and U18b Blue teams traveled to Apopka. Although the weather played a little havoc with some of the games, the coaches and players felt they did well and learned a lot about themselves.
Also, the U13b Blue and U14b Blue played in the Zach Tucker Memorial event all the same weekend hosted by the Valrico Soccer Club. Another great way to prepare for the season and support a great cause. Click here to view a few photos from both events.
Atsou Invited To Join U17 Men's National Team Residential Program
 It is with great pleasure that the Fusion FC announces that Atsou Ayah accepts his invitation to attend US Soccer U17 Men’s National Team Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida. Atsou has been an outstanding five year player for the Fusion FC and the former Black Watch SC. Astou has been an integral member of his club team in numerous League, Tournament and State Cup Final Four championships and accomplishments.
"Atsou has represented his Club, Coaches and Team with the highest level of play, leadership and sportsmanship. I feel strongly under the guidance of Coach Roland Moldovan that we have been able to create a strong soccer environment for Atsou’s soccer and personal development. Now, it is with our very best wishes that he goes on to the US Soccer u17MNT Residency Program" said the Director of Soccer Operations, Coach Jim DiNobile.
Fusion U14b Black Named USA League Division II Champions!
1/30/10
 Congratulations to the Fusion U14b Black team had a terrific season and have been named the USA League Division II Champions!
Coach Marcos Salazar and his team finished their season 11-1-0. Congratulations to the entire team!!
PUMA Speed, Agility and Quickness Training with Roland Moldovan
 Coach Roland Moldovan, Coordinator of the PUMA SAQT Program for Fusion FC, has researched and designed this impressive program and will bring the program to all Fusion FC players during the 2009-2010 season. Roland reminds us that you cannot be a good soccer player if you are not a good athlete. This program is designed to be age specific to develop the athletic needs of 3 different age groups (U9-U12, U13-U14 & U15-U18) and, as important as age specificity, the speed, agility, quickness, balance & coordination drills are all soccer specific. Some of the focuses are: proper running technique, reaction speed, speed of execution, space awareness, sideways movements, quick changes of direction, quickness with and without the ball, acceleration and deceleration with and without the ball, turning quickly without losing body control, and more. Every professional club around the world have specialized programs like this. You will be very impressed with this program.
Click here (then scroll down to U12b & U17b) to view Coach Roland’s impressive bio.
Look for the PUMA SAQT Schedule to be posted in the near future.
Bryheem Hancock, Fusion Goalkeeper Coach, Thoughts on Training
 ”Goalkeeper training is a need not a want for any Fusion FC goalkeeper - whether it’s to improve his or her technical, tactical, physical or psychological abilities,” says Bryheem Hancock, Fusion FC Goalkeeper Coach. “Goalkeeper training is an essential part of becoming more confident, refined, assertive and knowledgeable at the position. By participating in the goalkeeper training sessions this will help build on those attributes and improve your weaknesses. It’s not good enough to just practice with your team. You owe it to yourself, your team and your coach to join the rest of the Fusion FC goalkeepers to get ready for your season.”
Click here (then scroll down the page) to view Coach Hancock’s impressive bio.
Look for the Goalkeeper Training Schedule to be posted in the near future.
Kathleen Shelton Named FYSA's Publix 2009 Parent Of The Year
 At the Florida Youth Soccer Association Annual General Meeting Banquet held in Orlando on Saturday, August 8th, 2009, Kathleen Shelton was named the 2009 Publix Parent of the Year.
Kathleen has been an active and totally integral member of the Black Watch Soccer Club and now the Fusion Futbol Club for eight years. She is the proud parent of Patrick Shelton who, up through last season, played on the Black Watch SC Falkirk team, is presently on the U17b Fusion Blue team and who is an FYSA Olympic Development Program ’94 state team member and Region III pool player.
Kathleen has been completely integrated into the fabric of our club and the Florida soccer communities. She consistently serves as a supportive parent, team manager, financial accountant, Board Member, website builder and technician, Tournament Director, newsletter producer, communicator, photographer, volunteer coordinator, fundraiser, agent of record, league and FYSA liaison and youth soccer counselor to all!
Fusion FC Players Chosen for State Olympic Development Program Teams
 Congratulations to the following Fusion FC players for being chosen for Florida State Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams who represented our state and club at the Region III ODP Camps in Alabama during July:
Logan Jones (U14 Boys) *
Kamar Marriott (U14 Boys)
Eric Mubang (U14 Boys) *
James Serrano (U14 Boys)
Drew Corcoran (U15 Boys)
Phillip Patino (U15 Boys)
Allison Ashley (U16 Girls)
Ellis Curry (U17 Boys) *
Anthony Fantauzzo (U16 Boys)
Michael Sacco (U16 Boys)
Andres Caesar (U17 Boys)
Raymundo Marquez (U17 Boys) *
Ckalib Nelson (U17 Boys)
* Congratulations to these players who were also chosen for Region III ODP teams.
We are also proud of the accomplishments of Atsou Ayah (U17 Boys) who has just been invited to join the U17 Men’s National Team Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida. Click here for the detailed article about Atsou.
Evan Colborne - Recipient of the Davis/Hackworth/Rosen Scholarship
 Notification was just received that Evan Colborne (a recent alumni with the Black Watch U18b Celtic team) is a recipient of the 2008-2009 Region C Davis/Hackworth/Rosen Scholarship. Candidates for this memorial scholarship are judged in five areas: academics, citizenship, soccer commitment and commitment to the game and other extra-curricular activities.
Mr. Colborne had been a ten year soccer player at Black Watch. In that time Evan had been an FYSA State Cup Champion, Region C Cup Champion as well as a numerous League and Tournament Champion with his Black Watch Celtic team.
There are two major things that have set Evan apart from others.
Fusion FC Highlighted in the Media
Updated 7/22/09
With the inaugural season of the Fusion Futbol Club of Tampa Bay starting with tryouts through registration and the training and competition our teams will face throughout the season, the following are links to notices we have received in the area media:
5/29/09, St. Petersburg Times - Click here.
5/29/09, New Tampa Neighborhood News - Click here.
7/15/09, The Laker - Click here.
7/22/09, The Laker - Click here.
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