Eclipse Soccer Club, Sugar Land Texas

2010 News

	Eclipse players enjoy Dynamo Academy experience Three players from Eclipse Soccer Club’s U11 Black team are training with the Houston Dynamo Junior Academy U12 squad. Luke Dunn, Daniel Shahim and Abdullah Mirza, from left in the accompanying photo, were selected for the team following tryouts. The Junior Academy curriculum focuses solely on skill and technique development and allows players to continue with their club teams since there are no Dynamo Academy matches Galaxy Eclipse takes first Galaxy Eclipse 01 won first place in the Gold bracket of the 2010 National Fusion Winter Classic, defeating Lunar Eclipse 01 on penalties in the championship match. The two teams had battled to a 2-2 draw after extra time before advancing to penalties. Galaxy Eclipse 01 is managed by Mario Rivera with help from assistants Scott Paxton and John Franklin. Way to go, Galaxy! Solar Eclipse takes first Solar Eclipse 01 captured first place in the U9 Silver bracket of the National Fusion Winter Classic 2010, Feb. 19-21. The girls finished round-robin play with a two wins and one draw and went on to defeat Jasper Twisters 2-1 in the championship match. Solar Eclipse scored 12 goals in its four tournament matches. Well done, girls! .................................................................................................................................................................................... Cosmic Eclipse wins NEYSO Groundhog tourney Cosmic Eclipse 00 captured first place in the boys U10 bracket at the NEYSO Groundhog tournament in San Antonio Jan. 30-31. The team also finished first in HYSA’s top bracket in the fall with a record of 8-1-1. Well done, boys! .................................................................................................................................................................................... 97B Black wins Albion tournament Eclipse Soccer Club’s top U13 boys team captured first place in the recent Albion Hurricanes Spring Cup. 97 Black finished first in its group play bracket with wins over Lonestar Red and Albion 97 Blue and a draw with Texans Red. The team then defeated Albion 98 Blue – winners of the other group play bracket – in the championship match, 5-2. Eclipse 97 Black is managed by Adam Saleh. Well done, boys .................................................................................................................................................................................... Congratulations to Eclipse 99G Black Eclipse Soccer Club’s top U11 girls team won the National bracket of the recent Eclipse Invitational tournament. The girls advanced to the championship match against Texas Rush Nike Blue with a strong showing in group play and a 5-2 semi-final win. In the final, 99 Black and Texas Rush battled to 0-0 draw in regulation before Eclipse stepped up to win the first-place trophy on penalties. The team is managed by Jamie Ellis. Well done, girls! .................................................................................................................................................................................... 98 Black wins Express tournament Eclipse 98B Black defeated Houston Express Navy 2-0 to win the U12 bracket of the Houston Express Adidas Cup on Sunday, Feb. 7. The team finished the tournament with a record of three wins and one draw and only conceded two goals in four matches. Eclipse U12 Black is managed by Scott Rivenes. Well done, boys! .................................................................................................................................................................................... Eclipse 97G Black qualifies for State Classic League Eclipse Soccer Club’s top U13 girls team not only won its bracket at the Eclipse Invitational tournament Jan. 29-31 … the girls also qualified for the 2011 spring State Classic League since two tournament matches counted toward qualification. By going unbeaten in the tournament with two wins and two draws – and winning and drawing the qualification matches – 97 Black took home the championship trophy and secured a spot in the SCL. The team will be one of six representatives from the Eastern District Division One Association (EDDOA) competing against the best teams from the west. 97 Black is trained by Steve “Willie” Williams and managed by Poly Isis. .................................................................................................................................................................................... Eclipse 96B Black wins Texan Madness tourney Eclipse Black captured first place in the top U14 bracket at the Texan Madness 2010 tournament Jan. 30-31, winning all three matches by identical 2-1 scores. The team was forced to play with only 10 players in one match and 11 in another due to injuries and conflicts with school activities. Congratulations, U14 Black!
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	Methodist Sugar Land Hospital extends sponsorship
	Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (MSLH) has extended its sponsorship of Eclipse Soccer Club. Methodist and Eclipse recently reached a multi-year agreement that will promote Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST) to all Eclipse players, parents, team managers, coaches and volunteers. As part of the agreement, MOST conducts weekly sports medicine clinics at Sugar Land’s Lost Creek Park, Eclipse’s home field, and will provide VIP cards to expedite treatment at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and at Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas. The Club also plans to team up with MSLH on other initiatives that can benefit the community, such as the recent Score for the Cause fund-raiser in support of breast cancer awareness and treatment which raised more than $6,700 for the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital/ Fort Bend Junior Service League Breast Cancer Fund. “Methodist Orthopedic Specialists of Texas has a long history of being deeply involved in supporting youth sports and keeping young athletes healthy, fit and in the game,” said Chris Siebenaler, CEO of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “We’re proud to extend our relationship with Eclipse and to be an important part of the club’s effort to develop successful athletes at all levels of competition.” Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will continue as the primary jersey sponsor of the Eclipse recreational program. The hospital’s logo will be added to the club’s competitive team jerseys in the future. Eclipse plans to use funds from the sponsorship to provide scholarships to cover training fees, improve and enhance field conditions and expand the club’s activities and offerings. “Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas are a perfect fit for Eclipse,” said Rick Safier, president of Eclipse Soccer Club. “Our goal for the sponsorship is to move beyond the basics and create a partnership that leverages the expertise, technology and health care services of Methodist in order to benefit our young athletes and their families.” For a physician referral to Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, call 281-274-7500.

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	93G Black wins group at prestigious Disney Showcase
	Congratulations to Eclipse 93G Black, which went undefeated at the Disney Soccer Showcase in Orlando, Fla., over the New Year’s Day weekend. The Disney Soccer Showcase features top teams from across the country. Eclipse 93 Black qualified for the tournament by winning the State Cup in the summer. The U17 girls advanced out of their bracket and to the championship match by defeating Maine Coast United SC Magic 7-0 and Sunrise (Fla.) SC Fire 3-1 and drawing with Wayzata SC Rage from Minnesota 1-1. In the final, Eclipse Black defeated Carmel United Elite from Indiana 1-0 to win their group in the Copa Flight. “This tops off a great year for the team,” said Eclipse Director of Coaching Mac McCallum. McCallum said the team’s performance at the Disney Showcase is a true reflection of the quality on the girls side of the club, since the squad also included players from the U-16 and U-15 age groups. “Congratulations to all these players and their parents,” McCallum said. “The club is extremely proud of their success.”
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