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The club is very excited to announce that Mia's Table is partnering with the Houston Youth Cup 2018.  The event will kick off the pre-season period for 300 teams that will visit from multiple cities (Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Galveston, College Station, TX and Baton Rouge, Lafayette, LA), August 17-19.  Games will be played in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX.  

Mia's Table will also be sponsoring the Pre-Season Camps - West (Fulshear / Katy community) from August 6-9, 13-16.

"Originally a Houston favorite since 2012, Mia’s Table is part of the Johnny Carrabba Family of Restaurants.  Mia’s Table is a casual, family-friendly place where all are welcome to enjoy our patio, have a soft serve on us, or sit back and watch the game with a cold beer any day of the week.

We look forward to having you and your family sit down for a delicious meal at Mia’s Table.  Check out the latest news on our future locations including Shenandoah, Cinco Ranch, The Bay Area, and more at www.miastable.com or visit us on social media!" 

 "I would like to welcome Mia's Table as the latest corporate partner to come on board to support our soccer program. They have a first class reputation in the restaurant market in Houston and we look forward to helping to promote their product and services across the city in the next twelve months."  Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations.

The club is very excited to announce that DICK'S Sporting Goods have partnered with the club for the next two years and will be affiliated with the Golf Outing 2019/20, soccer camps and 'club wide shop days' across the city of Houston.  The store locations are below:

SHOP DATES:

• July 28-29 - 20% DISCOUNT!
• August 3-5, 24-26 - 20% DISCOUNT!
• September 7-9 - 20% DISCOUNT!

Goalkeeper Camp - The Woodlands, July 23-26 presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods. 

As part of the partnership all coaches, players, families and volunteers are invited to save 20% throughout the store going into the fall season. Save in the soccer department and then shop the entire store. Need an item that’s not available in-store? Ask a Store Associate about ordering items through our ScoreMORE kiosk, located inside the store. You’ll still receive the 20% discount, plus free shipping.

"The club is very excited to partner with DICK'S Sporting Goods as they provide a comprehensive line of sports equipment and apparel that is accessible from all nine stores across Houston.  The partnership will allow our members to save money at the preferred shop dates in the fall / spring."  Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations.

The club is very excited to announce that Hunter Family Orthodontics will be partnering with the club's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign for the second year managed by our Girls Development Academy Program.  The club will be producing a BCA shirt that will be sold to it's members in August / September. This can be worn by any player (boy or girl) at their first training session of the week and during the warm-up before any game in October (International Breast Cancer Awareness Month).

Hunter Family Orthodontics will also be partnering with The Woodlands Township World Cup Camp, July 23-26

"On behalf of the club, I would like to personally thank Dr. Ross Hunter and his company for renewing their support for this year's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.  It's a program that continually grows each year and has become a very important part of the yearly club calendar.  We look forward to working with Hunter Family Orthodontics over the next 12 months."  Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations.

Clinic Contact Information:

Email: info@hunterfamilyortho.com

Phone: (281) 298-0000

Address: 6704 Sterling Ridge Dr. Suite B 
The Woodlands, Texas 77382

http://www.hunterfamilyortho.com/

 

The club hosted a three day event where USA, England and Haiti amputee national soccer teams competed against each other at Gosling Sports Park, The Woodlands, TX.  This event was staged to help the teams prepare for the World Cup which will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico from October 25 - November 5, 2018.

Results

England 4-0-0 (12 points)

Haiti 1-2-1 (4 points)

USA 0-3-1 (1 point)

 

Picture above:  DA Boys / US Amputee National Soccer Team.
Official team pictures provided by Carl Calabria below.

Pictured above:  England Amputee National Soccer Team

Pictured above:  USA Amputee National Soccer Team

Pictured above:  Haiti Amputee National Soccer Team.

"The US National Amputee Soccer team thanks the Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club and Coach Keith Johnson for organizing the successful Lone Star Invitational matches between USA, England and Haiti this past weekend.  The fields were set up great and all the volunteers helped make this a memorable event."  Eric Lamberg, Head Coach, USA Amputee National Team.

The club is very honored to have the opportunity of hosting The American Amputee Soccer Association event this coming weekend at Gosling Park, The Woodlands, TX.  Teams from Haiti, England the USA will compete against each other in a preparation event leading up to the Amputee Soccer World Cup which will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico from October 25 - November 5, 2018

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Game Schedule (Gosling Sports Park, Field 1)

Friday:
6:00pm Haiti vs. USA
8:30pm England vs. Haiti

Saturday:
10:00am USA vs. England
6:00pm Haiti vs. USA
8:30pm England vs. Haiti

Sunday:
9:00am USA vs. England

"Amputee soccer to me is about not letting amputation define who you are.  It is to prove that we are just as capable as anyone with all their limbs."  Robert Ferguson, US National Team Amputee Soccer Player.

"We are very much looking forward to hosting three national level teams and helping US Amputee Soccer in providing an opportunity for their preparation plans for the upcoming World Cup in Mexico. The club is extremely proud to host this event and be a supporting factor for this great cause."  Coach Keith Johnson, US Paralympic Men's National Team Player / Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club Coach.

For more information about the event or volunteer opportunities, please contact Coach Keith Johnson at kjohnson@dynamodashyouth.com or call (832) 540-3776.

The club is extremely excited to announce their latest expansion into two new geographic areas starting June 1, 2018.  

• TOMBALL (Lutheran Church Rd, Tomball)
• WESTPARK (Westpark Dr, Houston)

The following levels of soccer will be offered:

• Recreational Level (U4-U7/ 2015-2012 birth years)
• Youth Academy (U8-U10 / 2009-2011 birth years)
• Competitive (U11-U19 / 2000-2008 birth years) 

Benefits for Tomball / West Park Families:

• Players can train in their own community.
• Players can continue to progress to more competitive playing environments without having to leave their current teams & friends.
• Full access to professional coaches, training programs, successful coaching model, club player development curriculum and league affiliations.
• Players will have access to the complete club pathway:  Recreational - Youth Academy - Competitive - City ID Programs - Development Academy - College - Professional.

For further information, please contact Rich Elder, Director of Coaching - Tomball/Westpark at relder@dynamodashyouth.com or call (832) 971-2013.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

US Youth Soccer Announces Frontier Development League (FDL) Within The USYS National League Frontier Conference For Girls

The Woodlands, TX (May 7, 2018) – Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is excited to announce its participation in the Frontier Development League (FDL) for its inaugural 2018-19 season.  Six of the top U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy clubs from TX and OK have joined together to provide further player opportunities for the U13-U19 (2006-2000 birth years).  The following teams are included from the Frontier Conference of the Girls Development Academy:  Dallas Texans, FC Dallas, Houston Dash, Lonestar SC, Solar, Oklahoma Energy FC.  The Frontier Development League will provide the following:

• Development Academy (DA) pathway
• Exposure to the DA training and match environment
• Top college exposure
• Opportunity to play High School Soccer
• Coordinated match schedule with DA
• Meaningful games

In addition to the FDL league, teams will be allowed to play in USYS National League, Regional Championships, and the National Series State Cup. 

"We are thrilled at the formation of the FDL for the Frontier Conference DA Clubs.  This league will provide an important step in our club's player development pathway.  The FDL will be a great option for players looking for an advanced college prep program with great showcase opportunities as well as eligibility to guest play with the DA.  It allows us to better coordinate and integrate the programming for our DA and FDL player pool while allowing the FDL players to still play with their high school."  Randy Evans, Director of Coaching - South.

For more information, please contact Darron Rush, Director of Coaching (FDL) at drush@dynamodashyouth.com or call 281-298-1971.

Q.  What is the Frontier Development League?
A.  The Frontier Development League is made up of United States Development Academy clubs from TX & OK.  

Q.  Where will the FDL players come from?
A.  The objective is to assemble the best players within the city of Houston that are not currently participating in the Development Academy.

Q.  What age groups will participate?
A.  Girls:  U13-U19 (2006-2000 birth years)

Q.  Will FDL players be able to play High School Soccer?
A.  YES. FDL players are allowed to participate in all school sports (including soccer)

Q.  What are the program goals?
A.  Offer playing opportunities and an elite practice environment
A.  Prepare players that have DA and college scholarship aspirations
A.  To practice alongside the DA Program on a consistent basis

Q.  How many times will FDL teams practice?
A.  Three (3) times per week.  Extra sessions with the DA, older FDL and boys' DA teams will be offered.

Q.  How many players will be on FDL rosters?
A.  18-20 players.

Q.  Are the FDL teams already formed?
A.  No. Over the next few weeks placement considerations will be given to all those that have an interest in the program. Players seeking an evaluation can be current members of HDDY or from any club in the City of Houston.

Q.  When can players be evaluated?
A.  Now. Please contact Darron Rush, Director of Coaching at drush@dynamodashyouth.com and an evaluation can be scheduled.

Q.  Will there be official tryouts for the FDL teams?
A.  Yes. Players interested should attend their respective age groups and times listed on the main tryout page.
Click Here For Tryout Information

Q.  Who will coach within the program?
A.  Darron Rush - Director of Coaching
A.  Ristic Radojica, Gene Van Ness, Dave DeVerteuil - coaching staff. 

Q.  What will the FDL program cost?
A.  $2,165 for club and league fees.
A.  Specific travel expenses will be announced after the full schedule is finalized. 

Q.  Where will FDL teams practice?
A.  1 session north (Bear Branch, Gosling or Lents)
A.  1 session south (Dave Finkel Fields, Houston Sports Park or Presbyterian School of Houston.)
A.  1 session in their own market place.  The market place plan is to have the DA and FDL players train together.  

Q.  How many games will the FDL teams play?
A.  Details of the exact schedule are still TBD.  Players can expect approximately 16-18 games (fall / spring) and age appropriate showcase events. 

Q.  What are the substitution rules for the FDL teams?
A.  All rostered players will be allowed to play with one (1) re-entry per half.

Q.  Will the FDL teams have a college showcase schedule?
A.  Yes, pertaining to the appropriate age group. Events will be selected to maximize exposure in conjunction with other FDL teams, league and high school commitments.

Q.  What events will they be attending?
A.  Teams will attend a combination of events from the list below that is age appropriate:

FDL Event:
Silverlakes College Showcase
 (November '18), 
Las Vegas Players Choice College Showcase (March '19)     
Adidas Cup (June '19)

FDL Frontier Event:
Lonestar Girls College Showcase (February '19)

FC Dallas College Showcase (March '19)

Girls International Tournament (March/April '19)

Further questions, please contact Darron Rush, Director of Coaching at drush@dynamodashyouth.com or call (281) 298-1971.