The main purpose behind the PSA Legends Competitive Soccer Program is to develop each player’s ability to their fullest potential.PSA will provide the best opportunity to play in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere that emphasizes having a love and a respect for the game of soccer.Players will be put in the best places to succeed and learn at levels that fit their ability, but also a place which will create the greatest number of challenges to them in order to reach their potential.
Philosophy
This club will be built around the individual player at the youngest ages and tailored to team development at the oldest ages.The PSA Staff seeks to instill in every player a love for the game.The PSA Staff will seek to build each player’s enjoyment by helping them become skillful, confident players with the ball at their feet.This is the foundation of soccer and will be the center of the PSA philosophy.
U11G Select are Champions at the Hawks Cup, Oak Brook, IL
The Plainfield Legends Select U11Girls took first place in the 2008 Hawks Cup, U11G Black Girls division by going 3-0-1. The Legends Select U11G defeated the River Forest Rapids Select Team 2-1. Alexis Mele scored both goals in a hard fought battle. To reach the finals, the Legends defeated The Wilmette Wings White 4-0. Scoring for the Legends Select were Shannon Carlson, 2 goals, Megan Carrigan, and Margaret Bannon. Sarah Yuill played well and chipped in with an assist. The Legends followed that up with a 2-2 tie with the Bartlett SC White. Cassie Schmidt and Melissa Higgins scored with assists from Alexis Mele. The Select team also defeated the Downers Grove Roadrunners White to advance to the Championship game 1-0 on a goal by Shannon Carlson, assisted by Ashley McClendon. Lauren Bouchard and Katie Rasmussen lead the Select team in goal with 2 shutouts and strong efforts in all of the matches. Emily Slusser, along with the entire Legends Select Team showed that hard effort and teamwork lead to success. Congratulations to the entire team.
AlphaLegends being introduced Fall '07
Legends Boys - click on the AlphaLegends link to the left to get more information on the forming of a volunteer mentorship program. Sign up with your parent coach by Thursday, October 18th.
PSA Legends U13 Girls Premier crowned Team Champion at Glen Ellyn Lakers Fall Classic 2007
The Legends Premier U13 girls were just as hot as the weather the weekend of October 6th and 7th. The girls defeated Kickers White (Aurora) 2-0 early Saturday morning. In the afternoon, the TCSA Flames (St. Charles) fell by the score of 1-0. Sunday morning the girls faced off in the semi-finals against TCSA Blue Lightning (St. Charles) and emerged with a 4-0 victory. In the finals the girls found themselves matched up against the Darien Dynamo Dynamites Red. After three games and record heat, the two teams faced off in what would be a hard fought game in the midfield with a final score of a 1-0 victory. The Legends Premier team defense was spectacular throughout the weekend; the back four of Samantha Lomnicki, Lindsy Kendrick, Olivia Karkula and Lisa Schroeder held the four teams to only 10 shots on goal to help keeper Meagan Miller record four shutouts. Allison Kigthly, Virginia Fox and Gianna Hartwig contributed to both the offensive and defensive efforts with their play in the midfield. The championship resulted from an outstanding overall team effort where each and every girl contributed with key plays in all four games.
Front Row (L to R): Marjorie Ureche, Sarah Armstrong, Gianna Hartwig, Brianna Bernholdt, Middle Row (L to R): Lindsy Kendrick, Deanna Bingham, Meagan Miller, Jessica Banta, Virginia Fox. Back Row (L to R): Nick Cirrincione, Lisa Schroeder, Olivia Karkula, Dan Ureche, Samantha Lomnicki, Allison Kightly, Olivia Matway, Dave Bernholdt. Not pictured: Kaitlyn O’Boye
Legends leave their mark at the Nike Classic Cup in Schaumburg
The U9 Green Girls team came in second place in the Nike Classic. The team played extremely well in the tournament. Top Row: Ashley Shook, Samantha Elster, Megan Breier, Katelyn Rukujzo and Madison McGath Bottom Row: Amanda Gruber, Erin Graefen and Alexa Handwork
The U11 Elite Girls team placed 2nd in the Classic Division of the 2007 Nike Cup Tournament hosted by the Sockers. Top Row Left to Right: Natalie S., Michele G., Ashley A., Samantha M., Brooke P. and Deanna D. Bottom Row Left to Right: Megan G., Erin C., Kate H., Mattie C., Kaylee D. and Coach J.J.
The U13 Elite Girls team placed second place in their division. Players include Nikki Auble, Carlie Corrigan, Stefanie D’andrea, Danielle Dame, Teresa Drotar, Angelica Dziedzic, Ashley Handwork, Tenley Hatfield, Madeline Kennedy, Emma Koch, Cat Lamlech, Megan Matthews, Paige Morrison, Alayna Stepanovsky, Alexandra Truhlar, Erin Wren, Rachel Zampa
The U14 Elite Girls team made it to the finals in their division. Players include Taylor Adler, Ashley Auble, Lacy Clarida, Alyssa Clarida, Kellie Cunnea, Kelly Feigh, Brigid Hanley, Karly Jackson, Lauren Kulaga, Britney Lenza, Colleen Lewis, Callie O’Donnell, Anna O’Donnell, Paige Polonus, Jena Queen, Megan Rappold, Taylor Schwebke, Lauren Towler
Legends teams score big at Great Lakes Soccer Challenge
The Plainfield Legends under-8 Girls Green travel team took first place at the Great Lakes Soccer Challenge September 22nd and 23rd. They won the tournament by outscoring their opponents 24-0. Team members are Abby Gustafson, Gianna Dodaro, Brittany Harriman, Natalie Auble, Mia Gruber, Kiera Pratt, Maggie Falchek, Kennedy Messina, and Bryn Rasner. Coaches are Chris Messina and Nick Aguilar.
Legends U11G Premier team made it to their division finals and came in second place. They outscored their opponents 14 - 6. Team members include Annie Bergstrom, Hannah Dame, Cynthia Dorantes, Jessica Drag, Carly Esparza, Elyce Falchek, Jorden Kreie, Tiffany Lenza, Isabella Lundgren, Vivian Marquez and Kaitlyn Rabulinski. Coaches are Dan Rabulinski, Greg Dame and Nick Cirrincione.
Legends U11B Elite teams also made it to their division finals. Congratulations to everyone!!
College Advisory Night A Big Hit!
The Legends program hosted its first College Advisory Program meeting on Wednesday, Septemeber 12th. We had a little over 50 guests for the 90 minute session. Staff coaches Nick Aguilar and Jen Pfeiffer along with Director of Coaching, J.J. Ruane talked about the college recruiting process and the college soccer experience. All three coaches played collegiate soccer. If you would like to download the powerpoint presentation, please do so here. Remember next month’s meeting to bring your updated player profile and a draft of your letter to coaches.
The Legends Travel program is asking Legends parents to take a few minutes to download a customer care survey and provide feedback on the travel program. Once completed, please mail the survey to Legends Travel Soccer c/o PSA, P.O. Box 341, Plainfield, IL 60544.
