Not "The" Championship but a Championship

[gk00dad]

Some current and former SMU mens soccer team players are representing North Texas at the USASA U23 club national championship tomorrow in Orlando Fl. They won the semi final match 3-2 over a team from Maryland. Manuel Mariel scored twice in the win. They will play Sahuaros from Arizona tomorrow morning at 7:00 am ct. Representing SMU on the team are former players, Daniel Lopez, Scott Corbin, Aaron Chibli, Gabe Arredondo and Manuel Mariel. Current players on the team are, Craig Hill, Esteban Mariel, Kekoa Osorio and Dane Santus.
Good Luck Boys.

[gk00dad]

Legends FC, a team comprised of some current and former SMU mens soccer players, is bringing the U23 USASA club championship trophy back to Texas. They posted a 3-2 win over team from Arizona.

[PonyPride]

Congratulations, guys!

[redpony]

Congrats to a successful tournament. However, I am really suprised that TMc would permit current players to play on another team and risk injury outside of our regular soccer schedule. Especially since one of his 'major excuses' for having a pathetic season last year was injuries.

GO PONIES!!!

[MustangLaxer]

guys have to play to get better...

[mustangbill67]

Congrats to a successful tournament. However, I am really suprised that TMc would permit current players to play on another team and risk injury outside of our regular soccer schedule. Especially since one of his 'major excuses' for having a pathetic season last year was injuries.

GO PONIES!!!

Most college players play club or other organized soccer in the off-season as permitted by NCAA rules. If SMU prohibited this, it would lose many top players. In addition, one of the big complaints about college soccer is the small number of games and lack of regular top competition. Club soccer as well as regional and national team competitions provide a means for top players to play more games at a high level and to improve their soccer skills and abilities. This should be encouraged as it will only improve the quality of our team. Soccer is a year around sport. Injuries happen but are less likely with top fitness that comes with regular competition and training.