06/04/2007:  PRIDE FC SOCCER AND FUTSAL CLUB ANNOUNCES DATES / TIMES FOR ANNUAL TRY-OUTS!

1. PRIDE FC IS THE ONLY AREA CLUB TO USE FUTSAL AS A FORMAL REGIMENT FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING PLAYERS SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES.

2. PRIDE FC EXCLUSIVELY OFFERS COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL AND INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIED COACHES THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH TETRABRAZIL CAMPS.

3. PRIDE FC PARTICIPATES IN MAPLE AND MASC PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUES

4. PRIDE FC PARTICIPATES IN NEW ENGLAND FUTSAL AFFILIATE FUTSAL LEAGUES

5. PRIDE FC OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN ABROAD IN THE SUMMER THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP IN BRAZIL

6. PRIDE FC CALLS NEW ENGLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HOME - A BEAUTIFUL & PROFESSIONALLY CARED FOR FACILITY FOR PRACTICES AND HOME GAMES

PRIDE FC PLAYERS COME FROM THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AS WELL AS FROM RHODE ISLAND AND OUR CLUB IS HOME TO A GROWING LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TITLES INCLUDING:

BU10 USFF United States National Bronze Medalists 2005
BU10 USFF Massachusetts State Finalists 2006
BU12 USFF Massachusetts State Champions 2006
GU12 Norfolk County Futsal League Division Champions 2006
GU10 Massachusetts Soccer Conference League Tournament Co-Champions 2006
GU13 Massachusetts Soccer Conference League Tournament Champions 2006
BU14 Nashua Soccer Cup Labor Day Tournament Finalists 2006
GU14 Nashua Soccer Cup Labor Day Tournament Champions 2006
GU10 Memorial Day Holliston Cup Tournament - Undefeated 2007
BU10 Memorial Day Holliston Cup Tournament - Undefeated 2007
GU13 Memorial Day Holliston Cup Tournament Finalists 2007
BU14 Memorial Day Holliston Cup Tournament Finalists 2007

TRY-OUTS:

ALL PLAYERS: SHOULD ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO SCHEDULED TRYOUT FOR THEIR AGE GROUP FULLY DRESSED AND WITH BALL & WATER BOTTLE.
NEW PLAYERS: PLEASE, FILL OUT THE FORM ON OUR WEBSITE AND BRING IT WITH YOU.

LOCATION OF ALL TRY-OUTS:

NEW ENGLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - 271 SHARPS LOT ROAD - SWANSEA, MASSACHUSETTS.

TRY OUTS STARTS AT 5:45 PM:

BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS UNDER 9,10 MONDAY, JUNE 11TH

BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS UNDER 11,12 TUESDAY, JUNE 12 AND WEDNESDAY JUNE 13TH

BOYS & GIRLS TEAMS UNDER 13,14 WEDNESDAY JUNE 20 AND THURSDAY JUNE 21ST

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PASS THE WORD ALONG TO YOUR MANAGERS, COACHES, TEAMMATES, FRIENDS AND FAMILIES!

05/30/2007:  Pride FC Club Teams faired very well at this year's Memorial Day Holliston Cup Tournament. Our GU10 and BU10 teams shined bright, playing undefeated all weekend long.  Our GU14 teams played to within 1 goal differential of making it to the finals of the GU16 division,  while our GU13 team played on into the finals before being eliminated in the GU14 division.  Our combination BU12's (12) and BU14's (6) team played extremely well being eliminated in the finals by an undefeated Arlington team.  We are extremely proud of our young athletes and know how hard they have worked to reach this level of play.  Congratulations Pride FC Familes!  What a great way to end out the Spring 2007 season!

03/28/2007:  As you know, we are trying to switch from indoor futsal to outdoor soccer.  Bill Sampaio has visited the fields that we normally use and none of them are ready for use. 

11/05/2006:  The Pride FC Indoor Futsal Season starts on 12/3/2006 with all games scheduled to be played on Sunday afternoons and early evening hours at the Mansfield Sportsplex as participants in the Norfolk County Futsal League.  Our Pride FC Club and Norfolk County Futsal are affiliate programs of New England Futsal and we will be amongst the first premier clubs in the country to participate in upcoming inter-league competitions.  Details are on this are forthcoming. 

For now, all Pride FC club team coaches, assistant coaches and managers should be addressing roster changes to accommodate the Futsal format and all coach, team contact, team and player registrations must be completed online with copies of all supporting documentation forwarded to Brenda Davis, the NCFL league registrar.  This needs to be done ASAP!

10/27/2006:  Pride FC BU16 player Geoffrey Sampiao, one of only a few freshman class players to be named to the Varsity roster at Tiverton High School has helped the team make a run at a Division 3 playoff berth for this 2007 fall season which was secured just this past week.  Out of the last 9 games played, Tiverton High School won 4 and tied 5.  

10/27/2006:  Pride FC BU16 player Jared Silva, also one of only a few freshman class players to be named to the Varsity roster at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River continues to contribute as a dominant player for his high school squad.

10/26/2006:  Practice sessions are moving indoor folks, starting next week.  A complete breakdown of facility and team training times is posted.

10/19/2006:  Last minute reminder folks to get your dance shoes on and your Halloween candy out and be sure you're at the PRIDE FC DANCE-A-THON THAT STARTS AT 7PM on Friday 10/20 at the FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, 520 LOCUST ST., FALL RIVER.

10/18/2006:  Pride FC Player and Team Photo Schedule for 2006-2007 teams is as follows:

U-13 Girls Friday Oct. 20th at 5:30 pm at NECA
U-10 Boys Monday Oct. 23rd at 5:30 pm at BCHS
U-10 Girls Monday Oct. 23rd at 6:00 pm at BCHS
U-12-B Boys Tuesday Oct 24th at 5:30 pm at NECA
U-14 Girls Wednesday Oct 25th at 5:30 pm at BCHS
U-14 Boys  Wednesday Oct 25th at 6:00 pm at BCHS
U-12-A Boys Friday Oct 27th at 5:30 pm at BCHS
U-12 Girls Friday Oct 27th 6:00 pm at BCHS

Players should arrive in their blue game uniforms 10 minutes prior to the photo time.

We are still waiting on word for a convenient time for the Academy Players, so stay tuned!

09/23/2006:  Pride FC BU16 Team member Sean Kinnane is piling up the goals for the Tiverton High School Varsity Soccer Team during the early part of this Fall 2006 season.  Sean shares the distinction of being one of THS' top scorers with teammate Sean Newbury.  Sean Kinnane has been a member of Pride FC Futsal and Soccer teams since the inception of the club and is preparing now for the upcoming winter futsal season.

09/21/2006:  Pride FC Team sponsorships are available for all Pride FC teams.  Sponsors get an active link on the team web page of choice.  This is a fantastic way to help out the club and get some great exposure for your business.  Please see your team manager for further details!

09/15/2006:  PRIDE FC FUTSAL & SOCCER CLUB invites any eligible motivated players to tryout for our club. We currently have teams competing in the premier MAPLE & MASC soccer leagues. The premier level teams made up of players from across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island is based in the Fall River area. Premier level teams practice twice a week with league games on Sundays.

Teams participate in regional, national, and international soccer and futsal tournaments. Our coaching staff is directed by USFF National Director of Coaches Bill Sampaio, and have Regional, National and International certifications.

Current openings exist in the U6-U10 Academy, U10 Boys & Girls teams as well as our U12 Girls team.  Any player with a desire to develop a greater understanding of the game as well as improved techniques and tactical skills is welcome to participate. There are NO tryouts to participate in the academy.

Interested players should contact Coach Sampaio at (774)526-3209 or Coach Tim Kaliff at (774)644-5500. 

09/06/2006:  Msgr. Prevost Knights of Columbus #12380 to sponsor Youth Soccer Challenge Competition. All boys & girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2006 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The local competition will be held September 23^rd at 10:00AM, to 2:00PM at the Silvia School on Meridian St.  
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters based in New Haven, CT. on scores from the state-level competition.

All boys & girls 10 to 14-years-old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information contact:

Pride FC GU14 Team Manager Joe Pereira 508 679 9275

The Knight of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members in over 13, 500 local councils. Last year, Knights donated 60 million volunteer hours and $130 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their Church, communities, councils, families and youth.