Arsenal FC - Super Eagles Road Trip to Missouri

AFC-SE play their first series of Midwest League games this weekend in Missouri.  Do they travel in style or what?

Arsenal FC - Super Eagles in the Dallas Cup

The Arsenal FC Super Eagles (NSR #13) are one of two Minnesota teams playing in the most prestigious youth tournament in North America.

In their first game the Super Eagles tied (0 - 0) Solar SC, a team from Dallas that is ranked #7 (NSR) in the country. 

In the second game, the Super Eagles beat the Bermuda U15 National Team by a score of 2-1.  Standing are listed here...

AFC's Super Eagles Accepted into the 2008 Edition of the Dallas Cup.

After an extensive application process, the Super Eagles will be playing at the 2008 Dallas Cup.  This prestigious tournament is the best youth soccer tournament in the US and attracts the top teams from around the world.  The 29th edition will take place between March 16 and March 23, 2008.  For more information about this tournament, please visit http://www.DallasCup.com

AFC's Super Eagles Lose 1 - 3 to Chicago Wind in the Last Game of the Thanksgiving Series.

After a very even first half and a similar start for the second half, #11 from the Chicago Wind launched a rocket from over 25 yards out to open the scoring and break the deadlock.  The game opened up and the Wind scored again 7 minutes later to make the score 2 - 0.  The Arsenal FC Super Eagles did not give up and answered with a goal of their own less that a minute later.  There was a glimmer of hope for the tie as the Super Eagles continued pressing hard, reaching the Wind's goal often, but in minute 36, the Wind put the game away by scoring their third and final goal of the game.

Hamed Jaman launches the ball to beat the Wind goalkeeper.

The Arsenal FC Super Eagles are scheduled to play the second series of the National League at the end of December in Orlando at the Disney Showcase.

Arsenal FC's Super Eagles before the game against the Chicago Wind.

Unofficial Stats: Arsenal FC (MN) - Chicago Wind (IL)

Competition: US Youth Soccer National League
Venue: WRAL Soccer Center - Raleigh, NC
Date: 11/25/07; Kickoff - 11:15 AM

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AFC's Super Eagles Lose 0 - 1 to Manhattan Phoenix in a Tight Game.

A goal in the 16th minute of the first half was enough for the Manhattan Phoenix to walk away with the win today.  In a very tight game, each team had plenty of chances to score, including when Hamad Jaman hit the pipe on a breakaway late in the first half.  The Arsenal FC Super Eagles are 0-2-0 going into the final day of this portion of the National League schedule.

The Arsenal FC Super Eagles take on the Chicago Wind Nationals on 11/25/07 at 11:15 AM in Raleigh, NC.

Bryan Nyberg making one of ten saves he had today.

Unofficial Stats: Arsenal FC (MN) - Manhattan Phoenix (E-NY)

Competition: US Youth Soccer National League
Venue: WRAL Soccer Center - Raleigh, NC
Date: 11/24/07; Kickoff - 8:30 AM

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AFC's Super Eagles Drop National League Opener to Slammers (CA-S)

In their return to competition, after 5 months of not playing together, Arsenal FC's Super Eagles (National Rank: #16, Region II Rank: #4) dropped their National League opener to the Slammers by a score of 0 - 2.  After 38 minutes of scoreless soccer, the Slammers drilled a ball that was loose inside AFC's penalty area into the upper left corner to take the 1 - 0 lead.

The second goal came when a high ball shot by the Slammers, bounced in front of AFC's goalkeeper on its way into the goal.  As Peter Osborne struggled to control the ball to keep it out of the net, the assistant referee (at least 20 yards away from the goal line) ruled that the ball had crossed the goal line and the referee awarded the goal.

The Arsenal FC Super Eagles take on the Manhattan Phoenix (E-NY) on 11/24/07 at 8:30 AM in Raleigh, NC.

Hamad Jaman beats his mark on a corner kick as several AFC players look on.

Unofficial Stats: Arsenal FC (MN) - Slammers (CA-S)

Competition: US Youth Soccer National League
Venue: WRAL Soccer Center - Raleigh, NC
Date: 11/23/07; Kickoff - 12:30 PM

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Arsenal FC Players Yonga and Baker Invited to Participate in US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Thanksgiving Interregional Tournament!

Arsenal Super Eagles to Compete in US Youth Soccer National League!