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MESSAGE FROM THE MSSA PRESIDENT ANTHONY F. FALCONE

As President of the Maryland State Soccer Association (MSSA), I would like to welcome you to the official web site of the MSSA. I hope that this site not only serves our members but also becomes a source of information for all fans of soccer in Maryland and around the world. We encourage you to visit often and check this site for the latest in results, standings, schedule changes and events in and around Maryland.

We also encourage you to check other pages on our site, especially our league pages . Our "Favorite Links" page includes other sites of soccer interest across the United States. And our "Information for Players" page has two databases: one for players looking to play for a team and the other for teams looking to sign players. We hope this makes it easier for prospective players and teams to link together. Our "Cups & Tournaments" page has the latest draws and results in the national and state cup competitions in Maryland. And keep an eye on our "News" section for the latest soccer news in Maryland and around the world. It is also a good source for announcements on meetings, events and discount tickets to soccer matches.

So thanks for visiting us and please return. If you need more information, are interested in joining or just want to chat about soccer, email me.  And don’t stop playing because here in Maryland we are Still Getting Our Kicks.

Tony

STATE & NATIONAL CUPS - Entry forms for the state & national cups can be downloaded.  Deadline to enter the cups is 5 December.  For more information, go to our Cups Pages.

ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE COURSES - There is always need for referees throughout the state.  We encourage current and former players to become referees as they will have a great understanding of the game.  Refereeing is a good opportunity to keep in shape and make a few bucks.  Go to the New Referee Course Page for more information.

U.S. Adult Soccer Hall of Fame Honors Tony Falcone
in San Antonio, Texas

Frank Assaro Named USASA Coach of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (October 30, 2008) — In front of a standing audience in the Alamo Ballroom of the Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk Tony Falcone, along with other four individuals, was inducted into the USASA Hall of Fame, Class of 2008. Mr. Falcone is the President of the Maryland State Soccer Association and the U.S. Adult Soccer Association’s (USASA) Region I Treasurer. Frank Assaro, Founder and Head Coach of the Baltimore Colts Soccer Club, was also honored as the recipient of the 2007 USASA Coach of the Year Award.

“We are pleased to finally welcome the Class of 2008 into the USASA Hall of Fame, although neither our words nor the awards presented can adequately recognize their devotion to the game we all love,” said Hall of Fame Committee Chairman Bruno Trapikas, of this year’s selections.

Tony has served the Maryland State Soccer Association (MSSA) for more than twenty years as League Commissioner, Delegate-at-Large and President from 1988 to 1995. During that time, Mr. Falcone became a member of the USASA Rules Committee.
In 1992, Tony took an officer’s commission with the U.S. Army and was relocated to Brooklyn, New York. Despite being several states away, he was asked to continue as President. Unfortunately, he had to resign in 1995, as the Army sent him overseas. Tony took over the MSSA as President again in 1998 and has performed in that capacity since. Along with his presidential duties, he has worked as Maryland’s Cup Commissioner, organized the Champions Cup, and established the MSSA website and online registration.
Hall of Fame Honorees are chosen on the basis of having made a significant contribution toward the development and advancement of adult amateur soccer at the national or regional level. The award is bestowed annually to five individuals at the USASA’s Midyear Meeting, a four-day soccer convention.

Every year, the USASA pays tribute to the regional Coach of the Year through an Awards Luncheon that also takes place at the Midyear Meeting. Frank Assaro was presented the USASA Coach of the Year Award on Saturday, October 11.

Mr. Assaro currently serves as the Trainer, Coach and Board Member for the Baltimore Bays Soccer Club. He is also founder and current Commissioner of the Champions Soccer League and the F. Patrick Healey Cup. Frank is presently the Head Coach of the Baltimore Colts, the 2008 USASA Men’s National Amateur Cup Runners-up.

The Coach of the Year Program was initiated to recognize dedicated and successful coaches throughout the United States in both Men’s and Women’s programs at the state, regional and national levels. This recognition was seen as a way to not only honor the award recipients, but also promote their qualities throughout all levels of Adult Soccer, so that other coaches may emulate these qualities.

USASA Press Release - For more information visit www.USASA.com

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