Bethesda Roadrunners: Welcome
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Bethesda Roadrunners - the 2004 and 2006 Region 1 Champion - MD State Champions 2004, 2006, and 2007.
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Goal2Thursday, May 15
Where Are they Now????????????
With the 2008 MD State Cup finals looming, one has to wonder where are the Bethesda Roadrunners. A constant fixture in the State cup finals since U12.
So Where are the self proclaimed "Favela boys" now?
Shaquille Philips - U17 US National Team
Samir Badr. - U17 US National Team
Julio Arjona - U17 US National Team
Desean Ragland - Baltimore Bays U17 (MD state Champions, Regional Semi finals)
Haakon Sand - Freestate Elite (MD State Champion)
Jeff Juarez - Freestate Elite (MD State Champion)
Eli Dennis - Freestate Elite (MD State Champion) ODP Regional pool
Chris Woodruff - Freestate Elite (MD state Champion) ODP State
Jamal Umar - GFC (VA State Champion)
Trey Bright - GFC (VA State Champion)
Fabio Correa - Potomac Internationals (MD state finals) ODP State
Brian Powers - Potomac Internationals (MD state finals)
Sam Bradley - DC United Academy U16 (U17 US National team player pool)
Peabo Doue - DC United Academy U16 Verbally committed to West Virginia University
Paul Torres - DC United Academy U16 (U18 US National team Player pool) Verbally committed to University of Maryland
Toby Iquade - DC United Academy U16
Philip Nwosu - Potomac Academy U16
Ole Sand - RETIRED last seen at a Capital playoff game looking for a fast pace attacking sport.
Roberto Dasilva - Premier Soccer Academy
Julio Arjona - Coaching Youth teams in Olney Soccer Club and MSC.
Other Noted Roadrunner Alumi
Joseph Gyau - U17 US National Team
Lester Dewee - DC United U16 (US National Team pool)
Chris Hegngi - DC United U18 (U18 US National Team Pool)
Martin Sanchez - Freestate Elite (MD State Champion) ODP State
Philip Gyau - Coaching ST John's High School and BSC.
Jeff Zifrony - My 2nd Favorite player "JAY Z" married Beyonce and somewhere plotting to rule the world.
As one of the players said "I miss Joga in my life" . Best of Luck to all the birds in State Finals, Regionals. National Camp and the Academy tournaments.
Check out a few Early Training videos and the foundation of any good soccer player. http://www.nldsoccer.com/videos.htm
Tuesday, July 3
Regional Recap
The RRs had another great Regional experience, winning the three pool games, but also learning a hard lesson in the semi-final.
After 9 months of training, developing, and working on many of the technical aspects of the game, it was FIFA Law #12 which ultimately would help end the Roadrunners USYSA season. As the players were huddling on the field before the 2nd half was about to start, a RR player was red carded for foul language. While perhaps harsh, the call was right in line with one of USYSA focal points for referees for this Tournament. It is important to note that in the hundreds of games the roadrunners have competed in since U9 No Roadrunners or opposing team has ever been red carded for abusive or foul language. It is also an important lesson to learn for our squad.
This left the Roadrunners a man short and with a field player in goal. The team put forth a valiant effort and continued to press the attack, providing many good opportunities to win the game. Unfortunately at the top Regional level playing a man down is a tough hill to climb. The Roadrunners would eventually concede a goal on a well executed play with 7 minutes remaining. Congratulations to Hota Academy who played a great game. The superb efforts by both teams made this one of the most entertaining games of the Region 1 tournament.
Finally, congratulations to PDA winning the U15B Final and getting the ticket to represent Region 1 in the National Championship in Frisco, Texas. Good luck!
As for the Roadrunners, we will focus our attention on the US Club Soccer Nationals in Greensborough, NC later this month and preparations for the U16 campaign.
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RRs win State Cup, going to Maine to defend 2006 Regional Championship Title
The RRs continues its dominance in state cup, beating Potomac Internationals in the U15 final at the SoccerPlex Statium field on June 2nd to win its third MD State Cup title in four years.
The hot weathers and cup final athmosphere did not make for a great championship game. However, both teams fought a very clean and fair battle in the mid-day heat. Potomac led the game 1-0 at half-time, but the continued pressure from the RRs finally payed off with two nice goals early in the 2nd half to secure a well deserved win. Credit should go to Potomac Internationals for having made the State Cup Final three years in a row and consistently proving they are very hard to beat.
Other than a loss on PKs in the MD state cup semifinal at U13, the Roadrunners has never lost a game in state cup (or playing on age in NCSL). The next challenge is to defend the Region 1 Championship in Maine in late June-early July.
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RRs qualify for US Club Soccer National Championship, winning Region A
This Memorial Day weekend, the RRs broke with the tradition of playing locally to compete in the US Club Soccer Region A Championship. In line with the growing popularity of US Club Soccer as an alternative to USYSA and Super-Y, most top teams and clubs now compete in on of the eight Regional Championships to try to gain a spot playing for the National Championship in Greensborough in July.
The RRs played in the Super Group against a good mix of top Region 1 and Region 3 teams, including Blau Weiss Gottschee, Goldstar 91 Select NC, Pasco Stallion NJ, Syracuse FC, Rochester FC, and Massapequa Aces.
The tournament was also a warm-up for MD State Cup final. Playing its best soccer all year, the RRs won the tournament, beating Syracuse (3-0), Masapeaque (3-1), Pasco Stallions (4-0) and Goldstar (3-0) in the final.
The scoring was well distributed, with seven different players finding the net.
Thursday, January 25
Bethesda Soccer Club Boys ranked #13 by Soccer America Magazine
Friday, January 5
TopDrawerSoccer recap of the Disney Showcase U15 Final.
RRs looking for exceptional field players !
Roadrunners is looking for 2-4 exceptional field players to broaden and complement the roster for the fall 2005 U14 season. If you're interested, please call/email Ole at 301.229.9313 or olecsand@yahoo.com.
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