CASL Soccer

Friday, December 19, 2014

MERRY XMAS TO ALL!!!

Merry Christmas to you and your family. We hope everyone has enjoyed the fall season. The CAYA directors and I would like to say a big thank you to all our players, parents, team managers and coaching staff for all your hard work this spring. It takes a lot of effort, enthusiasm and energy to be involved in the beautiful game, whether you are a player, parent or coach and we hope everyone will take this opportunity to recharge the batteries and be merry with friends and family.
·         Fall 2014 training ended on Monday.
·         However, our last futsal games before break are this Saturday, 12/20 at Netsports and the Factory. Click HERE to view the schedule and rosters.

CAYA PARENT MEETING
On Thursday, Jan 22nd the CAYA staff will be holding an informational meeting for ALL CURRENT CAYA families. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport (930 Airport Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560). We are excited to see so many players returning for the spring season and as a staff we are working hard to continually improve upon the environment we create for each and every player in our program.
U9 Boys and Girls – 6:00-7:00pm
U10 Boys and Girls – 7:00-8:00pm
Please mark the date on your calendars folks as we hope that everyone will do all they can to attend and get the information first hand regarding the upcoming spring season.

PLANNING AHEAD
CAYA families as you get together with family and friends over Christmas and potentially discuss vacation plans for the spring. Please use the information below to help guide you.

Please note that we will NOT play games on the following weekends:
·         3/28-29                 2nd weekend of WCPSS
·         4/4-5                     Easter Weekend

Winter
Jan 10    Futsal
Jan 12    Monday training (regionally based & at normal times)
Jan 17    Futsal
Jan 19    Monday training (regionally based & at normal times)
Jan 22    CAYA Parent Meeting
Jan 24    Futsal
Jan 26    Monday training (regionally based & at normal times

Spring
Jan 31    Pre-season training (time & location TBD)
Feb 1     Pre-season training (time & location TBD)
Feb 5     Thursday training (regionally based & at normal times)
Feb 7     Pre-season training - 12-4pm WRAL Durham Bulls
Feb 8     Pre-season training - 11-3pm WRAL Travers Lasik
Feb 12   Thursday training (regionally based & at normal times)
Feb 14 - CAYA Cup – 9-5pm WRAL Daly 7’s & Powerade
Feb 15   Pre-season training - 11-3pm WRAL Powerade
Feb 21   YA games begin
Feb 22   NCCL game begin
Feb 16   Regular spring training commences
May 2    CAYA Cup
May 7    Spring training ends

FINALLY…
I have peppered everyone with soccer schedules all year and hopefully some  folks are taking advantage of this. The festive period in England is littered with games.  To be exact teams will play 3 ferociously contested games in 6 days, having to train on Christmas day and have a quiet night in on New Year’s Eve. So please spare a thought for these millionaires over the festive period.
  • Friday, Dec 26th
  • Sunday, Dec 28th
  • Thursday, Jan 1st
Many other European countries take a winter break to preserve their players and ensure a high level of quality soccer in the spring. The intelligent brits on the other hand just keep rolling out there in the mud and going to war with each other. Anyway, it makes for good entertainment and I know I will be enjoying my fair share of games this Christmas. Starting with Liverpool vs. Arsenal on Sunday morning.

Saturday, 12/20
                7:00 AM ET         Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace        NBC Sports Network
                9:45 AM ET         Aston Villa vs. Manchester United          NBC Sports Network
                10:00 AM ET       West Ham vs. Leicester                            Live Extra
                10:00 AM ET       QPR vs. West Brom                                  Live Extra
                10:00 AM ET       Southampton vs. Everton                         Live Extra
                10:00 AM ET       Tottenham vs. Burnley                              Live Extra
                10:00 AM ET       Hull City vs. Swansea                                Live Extra

Sunday, 12/21
               8:30 AM ET          Newcastle vs. Sunderland                          NBC Sports Network
             10:30 AM ET         Liverpool vs. Arsenal                                 NBC Sports Network

If you want to keep in touch with the schedules and what is on TV then please go to the following link http://www.nbcsports.com/live-extra-schedule

Merry Xmas everyone and if we don’t see you at futsal this weekend THEN we look forward to seeing you on January 10th for more futsal fun.


The CAYA Staff
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Friday, December 12, 2014

Futsal Update and NCAA College Cup Final Four

Just a quick note ahead of the weekend's futsal action. There are a number of folks missing this weekend due to various conflicts and therefore if your son or daughter is able to either come early or stick around for a second game they will more than likely be able to play with another group.

Futsal is new to many of the players and it may take many of them of time to the ball, the surface and playing with different players. However, it is a fun and exciting game and the kids should enjoy the change of scenery. Here are two links to some great futsal action that I recommend you share with your player. It might just inspire them that little bit more and also get their creative juices flowing for when they are out there.

Top 10 Goals : 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup
Falcao - The Brazilian Futsal Legend

Also, if you happen to capture any great futsal goals, individual bits of skill or great team play from the your players games please share with your regional director as we would love to pass along to the CASL family.

NCAA D1 Men' College Cup Final Four
The NCAA D1 Final four is being played in Cary this weekend in conjunction with the CASL Boys Showcase. The following games are being played at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

Fri, Dec 12th
5pm           UMBC vs #16 UVA
7:30pm     #11 Providence vs #2 UCLA

Sun, Dec 14th
12pm        NCAA D1 Men's Final

CASL Boys Showcase
This weekend sees the conclusion of the CASL VisitRaleigh.com National Soccer Series. The CASL boys showcase is open to U14-U18 teams from around the country and they will all be playing in the greater Raleigh area this weekend in hopes of impressing a college coach or two. If you are interested in taking your son out to the soccer fields this weekend then click HERE for more info.

EPL Action

Sat, Dec 13th
10:00 AM  Chelsea vs. Hull City
                   Leicester City vs. Manchester City
                   Burnley vs. Southampton
                   Crystal Palace vs. Stoke City
                   West Brom vs. Aston Villa
                   Sunderland vs. West Ham
12:30 PM   Arsenal vs. Newcastle
 
Sun, Dec 14th
7:30 AM    Manchester United vs. Liverpool
11:00 AM  Swansea City vs. Tottenham
 
 
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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Welcome BACK! CAYA Futsal starts this Saturday, Dec 6th

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break with friends and family, It was great to see the players back at training on Monday.

FUTSAL
This Saturday, Dec 6th is the first weekend of futsal games. Please note that we would like for players to wear normal CAYA training attire and indoor shoes/flats. Click HERE to view the schedule and rosters.

Wonder why we are doing futsal with our CAYA players? Click HERE to read a great article on why futsal is great for developing young players and specifically how it compares to indoor soccer in this country.

CAYA 2015 Futsal Rules/Format
  • Games start on the clock at 10 past the hour
  • 20 minute halves with 2 minute halftime 
  • 5v5 (4v4 + goalkeepers)
  • Futsal ball (heavier than regular ball)
  • GK's can use hands inside 3-point arc
  • No punting or throwing by GK's (ball can be distributed by rolling or putting at feet and passing)
  • If GK has ball in hands opposing team must clear the 3-point arc
  • All goal kicks will start from GK's hands (ball can be rolled or placed at GK's feet)
  • All corner kicks are rewarded with a free kick from the half court line
  • No sliding 
  • Kick ins for any ball going over the sideline
  • ALL kick-ins/restarts are Indirect
  • Coaches will call fouls
Conflicts
If your player has a conflict with their futsal game and is unable to make it please let your regional director know so that they can ensure enough players will be in attendance for the game. Please include the name of your player, the futsal team they are on and the time of the game Thanks!

PLAY 4KAY 4V4 
A number of families have mentioned the conflict with futsal and the Play 4Kay 4v4 soccer tournament to be held at WRAL Soccer Center on Saturday, Jan 10th. Click HERE more info. Just to be clear, we would love for as many folks as possible to support and take part in the tournament and all we ask is that you let us know. Unfortunately, with indoor space at a premium during the winter months the futsal dates we have scheduled were not flexible. We hope you understand and feel free to do whichever. Thank you!

EPL Highlights
Lots of soccer action over the past week. Did you miss some of the action then click Premier League Midweek Highlight to enjoy!

MLS CUP FINAL
Finally, this Sunday, Dec 7th sees the grand finale of the MLS season as LA Galaxy and NE Revolution go head to head for in MLS Cup Final. The game will be played on Sunday, Dec 7th. Kickoff is set for 3pm ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. It will also be Landon Donovan's last ever professional game as he will retire at the end of this season. Can he bow out in style? You certainly wouldn't rule it out with his career.

Regards,
The CAYA Staff
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