FC Napoli State District Selections

FC Napoli players fared well in district play again this summer. Napoli Coach Joe Simone took his district U16 team to a 3^rd consecutive State Championship. And the District 6 U17 team won their first State Championship after placing 2^nd for the past 5 seasons.  

FC Napoli players selected to districts included:

Rachael Collins, Christiana Connolly, Jessica DeSt Croix, Nicole Lenard,  Jamie Kerr, Jen Harding, Lizz Tarpinian, Jessica Berthiaume, Chelsea Urso, Brittney Spencer, Kendra Woudenberg, Janelle Pasternack and Katie McCambridge.

Congratulations to all the 2007 District Select FC Napoli players.

Napoli GU15 Inferno defeat Hamlets and place 1^st

The FC Napoli GU15 Inferno entered the MAPLE Promotion/Relegation Tournament on Saturday June 16^th needing to prevail over both the Fuller Hamlets and the SK Vikings.  By the time all teams were walking off the Citizens Bank field in Lancaster on Tuesday night June 19^th the FC Napoli Inferno team had reached its goal. With successful playoff round robin matches Napoli outscored and out defended their final two opponents 4-2. The FC Napoli Inferno will once again have the privilege of competing in the division 1 MAPLE league in the spring 2008.

This strong showing in the tournament really comes as no surprise. The Napoli Inferno are coming off a most productive season:

• In June of 2006 their MAPLE spring 2006 performance earn them a division 1 MAPLE placement;

•  From December – February they went undefeated in the TWA Winter Indoor premier league;

• In March they competed in the Virginia preseason showcase and battled it out with some of the best talent in the east coast confirming that they can play with anyone;

• In April they started their State Cup matches which proved to be very significant as they knocked off their first three opponents 8-0 and advanced into the elite eight – round robin State Cup matches;

• In May they played in the Nashua Memorial Tournament and won the Tournament Championship for the 2^nd consecutive year;

• and now in June they once again prevail against two quality premier teams and earn the MAPLE promotion, placing them in a division that allows them to compete against the best Massachusetts has to offer.

In the words of Ron Burton: “Success is the ability to adapt to change while maintaining a positive balanced of consistency”.

It appears the FC Napoli Inferno have found that balance. Congratulation to each and every member of the FC Napoli Inferno Team and a special tip of the hat to coach Joe Simone. Well done!

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Napoli BU14 end strong, John Estes dominate

The positive team coaching style of Coach John Laskowski is beginning to take hold with his team. Coach Laskowski has stayed upbeat and confident through some trying times. He has maintained that his players have talent and the system in place will prevail in the long run. “We just need to make a strong consistent run to establish our identity. We are a young inexperienced team with talent yet unleashed.”

If this past weekend is any indication Coach Laskowski and his BU14 team were just unleashed.  In the MAPLE Qualifying Tournament the FC Napoli -Blaze Boys convincingly defeated Explosion, Nor'easter and Merrimack United. The Team-Blaze goal scoring eruption was lead by Striker John Estes. John had multiple goal games highlighted by his 3 goals vs the typically strong Nor'easter defense. John was sidelined most of the spring 2007 season with injuries but his reappearance this past weekend showed just how talented and dominate he can be.

“No one practices harder than John and no one works on their skills the way John does”, said coach Laskowski.  Coach Esad said “John is a very talented young player who I have come to enjoy over the past few years – I love this kid.” Coach Bailey said “John Estes is the most inspirational player to ever put on an FC Napoli uniform, he is the kind of young man one can be certain will be successful in whatever he desires to pursue, it’s just who John is”.

It should be noted that the FC Napoli Boys ended the 2007 spring season 6-1-1 including a Tournament Championship and a Tournament second place finish.

Coach Laskowski and the FC Napoli Boys U15 2008 team have some work to do before next April but good coaching coupled with hard working players who have a positive desire to succeed usually do.

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Memorial Weekend Tournaments, Two Napoli Champions

FC Napoli BU14 Blaze – Amherst Tournament Champions

The FC Napoli BU14 Blaze go up to Amherst NH for the Memorial Tournament and win it all, scoring 9 goals and giving up only 2.  

The Blaze first shutout NH Classic by a score of  4-0. Then on Sunday the boys stayed in rhythm by beating RI Ocean State SC 3-1 and then battling to a 0-0 tie vs Nashua WC.  The Napoli Blaze and Nashua WC, playing in the top Premier flight in the tournament, not only tied their first game but were tied in the standings with 7 points.  Napoli, with a slightly better goal differential, was seeded first in the playoff game with Nashua WC seeded second.

How close were the two teams? Well after 120 minutes of play the teams were still tied. The playoff game regulation ended at 1-1. 

With the undecided future of the BU14 FC Napoli team the boys stepped out onto the field exhausted as they entering the Over Time. "They played like true champions."  coach Laskowski said “I am so proud of them, they have played hard all season and this weekend it finally all clicked. They are all good players and this is a very capable team, I just hope we stay as focused for the entire MAPLE Tournament”.

The FC Napoli Boys will be playing in the MAPLE Qualifying Tournament on June 9th & 10th at either Citizens Bank, Holliston or CRU Park. 

FC Napoli GU15 Inferno – Nashua Tournament Champions

The GU15 FC Napoli Inferno girls entered this tournament as defending Champions and they leave the tournament once again as Champions.

Inferno won every game convincingly; they beat NE Eagles 4-1; RI Rays 4-0 and CRU 1-0, before heading to the playoffs. In the Playoffs they beat the Maine Terriers 4-0 and in the Finals they again played NE Eagles winning the finals and the Championship by a score of 4-1.

FC Napoli Inferno will play in the State Cup June 2^nd & 3^rd at UMass Amherst in a round robin format vs Western Mass Pioneers, Cape Cod Crusaders and Western United.

FC Napoli GU16 Heat – Nashua Tournament Finalists

The GU16 FC Napoli Heat girls were defeated in the finals by the NH Phantom of the Super Y League.

"Our kids ran out of gas in the finals and simply could not sustain at the energy level needed against a team as good as the NH Phantom"  coach Bailey said. "In the semi finals we played a very physical game against a well skilled, well coached NH Classic team of the Region I Northeast Regional League. I think within the first minute of play; three hard collisions two explosive body tackles and at least four players from each team were slowly picking themselves up off the ground. The entire game was played that way by both teams. Watching our opponent was like seeing a mirror image of ourselves, a control style, high intense active strikers, strong quick trapping defense and very aggressive midfield play. The ref. pulled both coaches aside after the game and said that it was the best played game she has officiated in her ten years of officiating and it was certainly the most physical clean game she had done in years, boys or girls."

The Heat played the RI Warren SC (2-2), the NH Eagles Elite (2-0), the ME Lakers United (4-1) and NH Classic (1-0) before reaching the finals.

The Heat will play in the RI Seaside Classic on July 7th-8th.

FC Napoli GU17 Hawks – Nashua Tournament Semi-Finalists

The GU17 FC Napoli Hawks had a very good showing at the Nashua Tournament. 

They had a 4-0 victory over Derry Eagles, played to a tie vs Bath Clippers (1-1) and a well played loss to the GU17 NH Classic team.  The Hawks entered the semi finals in fine stride only to find themselves in a dog fight with a good Hampton Attack SC team. "The game could have gone either way, we had a few chances and they had a few, their goal was a questionable offside but we have to tip our hat to Hampton SC, they played a very good game" coach JP said.

Hampton won the Championship in the GU17 Premier division. 

The Hawks will be playing in the MAPLE Qualifying Tournament on June 9th & 10th at either Citizens Bank, Holliston or CRU Park.    

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Sparks Undefeated in Nashua Tournament

The FC Napoli Sparks end the spring 2007 season with a 2-0 victory over the Enfield Breakers at the 2007 Nashua Tournament. Sparks striker Sarakate Matthews and Outside Midfielder Dinnea Digrigoli scored the two goals that solidified the undefeated Tournament result.

“This was the best game we have played in three years” said coach Darman. “The final game’s victory made our whole spring.”

The Sparks end the season with much enthusiasm and even a greater enthusiasm of anticipation for the Fall Premier season.

Tryouts for the GU13 Sparks is June 20^th & 22^nd @ 6:00pm at Marianapolis Prep. School. 

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FC Napoli Flames win State Cup Match on 5^th  PK

The FC Napoli Flames have qualified for the GU18 round robin portion of the State Cup Tournament.

This State Cup Match started on May 19^th and ended seven days later on May 22^nd after a rain delay, more rain, completion of a regulation match, first full OverTime, second full OverTime, still tied so then into a PK shoot em out dramatic winner take all conclusion.

So after 147 hrs 18 minutes, +/- (start to finish), Jana Berthiaume stepped to the line, took a long deep breath and Wham, GOAL!, Napoli draws first.  Then the Crusaders United SC (CUSC) kicker followed with a bullet shot. Score 1-1.   

Napoli’s Cara Laperle then smashed one into the back of the net followed by another CUSC goal. Score 2-2.

Heather Quevillon did her thing for Napoli and put it past the out stretched arms of the CUSC keeper. CUSC followed suit and kept the pressure on with a nice shot into the upper right corner.  Score 3-3.

So up steps the next Napoli Striker/Midfielder Michelle Cavalieri and as she has done so many times before – Goal!  Then it happened, the forth CUSC kicker skimmed her shot over the top of the cross bar giving Napoli an advantage. Score Napoli 4-3.

With the lead and one shot remaining,  Coach Esad Darman sent his seasoned soccer veteran from Woodstock CT, Jodi Theriault up to the line, “I know I made the right choice with who I selected to take these shots – and thank god I did” said coach Esad. Jodi calmly stepped to the line and ended the week long game/event with one final swing of her leg - Game over and Napoli moves on.

FC Napoli will now take on the #1 seeded Scorpions TBP sometime in the next two weeks. Then they will take on the Inter Bandits on June 9^th at Citizens Bank Field and the Western Mass Pioneers also at Citizens Bank Field on June 10^th.  

“It’s time to go to work” exclaimed coach Esad “our new season just begun.”

State Cup FC Napoli GU15 Inferno score 2 in the 2nd half - State Cup RR

The FC Napoli Inferno reach new heights as they enter into the State Cup round robin Tournament. The Inferno needed to win a few to get to the round robin. Then recorded victories over  CRU 4-0, Scorpions 2-0 and the SF Vikings 2-0. 

The Napoli GU15 Inferno will play at Citizens Bank Field on June 2^nd & 3^rd with matches against Western United, Crusaders and the Western Mass Pioneers in an attempt to reach the semi-finals at Citizens Bank Field on June 16^th.

Best of luck to the FC Napoli State Cup Teams!  

Hawks winning streak continues

The FC Napoli Hawks are playing as well as they have ever played. With a good solid nucleus of talent, some speed up front the team is younger and more athletic, hence winning games has become secondary, winning by how much has become the mid match question. Over the past 3 weeks the Hawks have put on a soccer clinic at both ends of the field. They have won games by scores of 4-0, 5-0 and 4-1, beating North Shore United, Mission and the RI Rays respectably.  Thirteen goal with only one against equals a goal differential of twelve. Not too bad in a three game block. 

The GU17 Hawks have faced much adversity over the past few seasons but have finally smashed through the frustration barrier and are playing at a level that knocks opponents off stride. Bottom-line they are winning games not only because they are talented, they are winning game because they are confident, and teams that play with confidents win soccer matches.

The carryover into the 2008 spring season should really be interesting. If this team stays on course, reaching the next MAPLE level of play is within their grasp in 2008.

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Sparks Defense Steps Up

The FC Napoli Sparks defense played one of their best games of the season on Sunday. Sparks keeper, Jordann Hauge, shutout the Mariners striker attack with 15 saves. Jordann's quick hands & smart defensive instruction kept her Napoli teammates in the game and focused for the entire 60 minutes. The defensive unit of Kylie Lowe, Natalie Benjamin, Alexa Myers, Mackenzie Papuga, Olivia Barroni, Hannah Lloyd & Emily Usher, all deserve recognition for a the solid team defensive performance.

The lone goal came when Kate McCambridge lofted a shot over the out stretched arms of the Mariner goalie at about the tenth minute of the second half.

The Spark will take on the Scorpions on Sunday at MPS, before heading north to play in the Nashua Cup next weekend.

HAWKS win second in a row

The FC Napoli Hawks have it rolling in mid season. In the last two weeks the Hawks have scored 9 goals and have recorded their second shutout in two games. The goal tending has been outstanding and the defensive is working together shutting down all dangerous runs. 

Scoring summary: Michell Thompson 2, Lori Clonigner & Emily Benjamin each had 1.

Coach JP said: "The defense was really solid again today and with Nikki Leonard at stopper the 'D'-backs can gamble a little. Our keeper Alisha Wolanski had her second consecutive shoutout, she is a big part of last two victories."

Hawks play the RI Rays on Sunday 2:45pm @ MPS in the final league game.

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FC Napoli's Harding scores Heat D Holds

In what was a very exciting game between two very good GU16 physical teams, the FC Napoli GU16 Heat scored with about 10 minutes remaining to take the match 1-0. Jen Harding put the  match away on a 35+ yd bomb. After faking a pass to the flats, cutting right creating just enough space to launch Jen placed the shot into the upper right back corner of the net to secure the victory for the Heat. Napoli Keeper Dee Leary recorded her 2nd MAPLE shutout of the season and her 6th overall shutout this spring.

Alexa Barroni, at 5' (maybe) and at less than 100 lbs soaking wet (maybe), made a big difference in the outcome of this match. "She played the best game I have ever seen her play and I have watched Alexa play soccer since she was 9 years old", coach Bailey Said. "Alexa is quick and has always had great foot skills but today she battled players like the Scorpions 6'1" sweeper for headers and was going from banging the Scorpions stopper to slide tackling the Scorpions O-Mid in the same sequence of plays. Her aggressive midfield play coupled with the play of her midfield mate Hillary Chesson (the other 6' giant) allowed us to control the middle of the field. Watching the two smallest players on the field play like they were 6'5" was rather impressive from my side of the field".   

The game was as physical as could be played. "I know we are pretty banged up right now". "By games end we were out of ice pks gauze pads and ban aids" coach Bailey said. "But we are what we are a very physical team". "And when we play other strong physical teams the game can really elevate to another level". "I think we saw that today".

With this victory the FC Napoli Heat are tied for first place with the Boston Bolts. The Heat play the Bolts this Saturday May 12,  4:30 at MPS. With just 3 games remaining this might be a winner take all match. The only common opponents for these two teams are the Cape Cod Crusaders and the Boston Blast. Napoli beat the Blast 3-0 (Bolts beat the Blast 3-0) & Napoli tied the Crusader 1-1 (Bolts tied the Crusaders 2-2). Saturday at 4:30 should be fun.

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FC Napoli Inferno State Cup Challenge Sat. May 5th

One of the biggest games of the FC Napoli Inferno's history will take place on Saturday May 5th 10:30am in CT at our home field Marianapolis. The Inferno take on GU15 division 1 rival Scorpions in what is sure to be one of the of the most electrifying games of the season. 

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FC Napoli Wildfire get it started with 7 Goals

After having the first two games of the season rained out, the FC Napoli GU11 WildFire defeated N.Shore united by a score of  7 to 1. The offensive barrage was lead by Gigi Guenther scoring 3, Meghan Dunn with 2, Gabby Mann 1 and Robyn Thornburg 1.  The girls capitalized on every offensive opportunity, scoring 70% of shots taken. The team had stellar defense all day, allowing only one goal and owning the playing field. Coach Stein's unsung hero's; Rebecca Thornburg, Amanda Collins, Nicki Dion, Dany Stone and Julie Mulcahy dominated the defense and created many offensive plays. The team would like to say thank you to all the fans who came to support Wildfire's first game of the 2007 spring season.

The FC Napoli GU10 Fuse upset the Cape Cod Crusaders 5-1 in an 11:45 am Sunday Home field opener. The Fuse are scheduled to play Western United away at 10:30am next Sunday.

The FC Napoli GU15 Inferno scored six goals this weekend, win a State Cup Match and knock off a formidable MAPLE opponent.  The State Cup 4-0 victory over CRU places the Inferno just two games away from reaching the Tournament round robin June 2nd & 3rd. The Sunday 2-0 MAPLE victory over SF Vikings put the Inferno D1 team in a good position to challenge for the top spot over the next few weeks.

The FC Napoli GU16 Heat stepped it up and played a solid game on Sunday. The 3-0 win over Boston (wk 3) places the Heat in 2nd place in the division, with the Crusader's scheduled at home (4:30) next Sunday.

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FC Napoli scores 10 goals on Friday with wins over STS and Worc.

The FC Napoli Hawks lit-up the Auburn SportsPlex (Team Works Auburn) scoring 10 goals in a Friday night double header. The Hawks first knocked off STS in a hard well played game by both teams and ended the double header (10:20pm start time) with a flurry of goals vs a Worcester United team.

"I think everyone had a hand in a goal or two tonight" said coach JP, "we played very solid defense and really controlled the mid-field play" "We are a pretty good quick aggressive team and I think we are starting to communicate better and that has made a big difference" needless to say Coach JP was very pleased with the play of his Hawks team. 

Hawks next take on the NE Eagles FC in a MAPLE game on Sunday 4/22 at Marianpols 4:30 PM 

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Coach Fredi Stefo joins FC Napoli

Coach and former professional player with Skenderbeu of Korca & Shkendija of Tirana, Fredi Stefo agreed last week to coach the FC Napoli U10 Boys. Coach Stefo joins FC Napoli with a host of credentials to his credit. He holds a UEFA 'B' License and UEFA 'B' Diploma; he has his Bachelors in physical education; and a degree in Soccer studies from Tirana Institiute of Albania.

Mr. Stefo is a former top level professional with Skenderbeu & Shkendija in Europe and has coached youth, armature, club and professionally for twenty one years. Fredi has most recently coach for Soccer Extreme NE Academy, since 2001.

We are very excited to add another quality coach, Fredi Stefo, to the FC Napoli coaching staff.

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FC Napoli U18 open with Flames a Blazing

FC Napoli wins 5-1

The FC Napoli GU18 team opened the Spring 2007 season playing a Div. 1 game vs. a strong Gr. Boston Bolts. Napoli was not intimidated by the positive history the Bolts club has established over the past few year. Napoli came out firering and score 5 X in the 2nd half with goals from Jody Theriault,  Maddie Barber and 3 from Jordan Frollo.

Coach Darman stated that he thought his team controlled the midfield, with outstanding play by Jana Berthiaume and Heather Quevillon.  "Our defense played was also solid especially our sweeper Jill St George, she controls everything in the back" Darman said. He went on to say Erica Gagliastre was the was the unsung star. "Erica played with great hustle and desire, this is what I like to see"

The Flames next game is vs Inter Bandits on April 15th at Marianapolis. 

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FC Napoli VA Beach Classic Showcase Tournament Champions X 2.

Both The FC Napoli GU16 Heat & GU18 Flames went down to the VA Beach Classic and brought back a Tournament Championship.

The FC Napoli Heat (GU16) shut out every opponent they played (4 games), See scores. Napoli Heat Tournament goals were score by Strikers: Jen Harding (3), Lizzy Tarpinion (2) and Colleen Soper (1).  (view team picture)

The FC Napoli Flames (GU18) pulled the upset in the finals by beating the Maryland Hagerstown Soccer Club 1-0. The lone goal came on a beautiful lead feed from Leah Carbonneau to her streaking FC Napoli teammate, Shannon Mulvey (Franklin Pierce College), who scored on what coach Darman said was an unbelievable shot. 

Congratulations to both the FC Napoli Heat & Flames for your outstanding VA Tournament efforts.  

Special VA Tournament Note:

What is the definition of "TEAMMATE". Well this past weekend the FC Napoli club witnessed a great example of "Teammate" support by one of it's players. 

Kara Laperle is without question one of the best U18 MAPLE D1 players in the league, this has been no secret to anyone who has taken the time to watch Kara play, but down at the VA Beach Tournament Kara displayed another outstanding quality, Team Leadership. You see Kara is just coming off a serious injury that has kept her off the field for sometime and although she has spent many hours in rehab she has not yet been given clearance to resume game condition activities.

Given the fact that she would not be able to play in this tournament did not deter her from going to VA to support her team. Making such an effort to travel some 534 miles, absorbing the hassles and costs associated with hotel accommodations, all coupled with the disappointment of not being able to play, was a pure act of selflessness displayed by Kara.

Kara, from all of us at FC Napoli we Salute you. It is with great respect and admiration that we say Thank You for being such a great example of what it takes to be an FC Napoli teammate.  

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FC Napoli Athletes Honored at the 5^th annual Blue Night Awards Gala in VA Beach

Ten Merit Awards were given out, twenty Achievement Awards and one Club MVP.

Merit Award recipients were: Kim Nickle details, Sydney Bailey details, Kate Cataldo details, Megan Granahan details, Jamie Kerr details, Elizabeth Murray details, Stephanie Nugent details, Brittnie Taylor details,  Deirdre Leary details, & Jana Berthiaume details.

Achievement Award were given to the twenty FC Napoli athletes that are still on an active FC Napoli 2007 spring roster and were on one of the original FC Napoli rosters in fall 2003. Recipients were:

Sydney Bailey, Alexa Baroni, Kate Cataldo, Jamie Kerr, Elizabeth Murray, Stephanie Nugent, Colleen Ryan, Elizabeth Tarpinian, Brittnie Taylor, Rachael Collins, Christiana Connolly, Molly Guyott, Jana Berthiaume, Leah Carboneau, Michelle Cavalieri, Erica Gagliastre, Jill St.George, Jillian Karns, Shannon Mulvey & Courtney Sturgis     

Club MVP went to: Cara Germain

Blue Night "Talent" show results: 3rd place went to the FC Napoli Heat Team, 2nd Place went to the FC Napoli Hawks and 1st place went to the GU12 Sparks.

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Merit Award GU16 "Defense":

Heat Team Defense receives Merit Award.

The FC Napoli Heat Team has been undefeated for the last two MAPLE seasons and has compiled a record of 22-wins, 2-loses, 9-ties over the last four league seasons.

With offensive personnel being added; Jen Harding, Colleen Soper, Hannah Jerdee and Hillary Chesson, the Heat's goal scoring power has combine for 27 goals in the last 14 games with nearly a 2.00 goals/game average. With the Heat's Offence structure now in place it is somewhat ironic that it has been the Heat's defense that has exceeded expectations over the last two years. Lead by Keeper Deirdre Leary the defense has allowed an ave of only .28 goals/game, and has recorded 10 shutouts in the last 14 MAPLE games.

This outstanding effort displayed by the GU14 & GU15 Heat Teams defense is why FC Napoli has chosen the FC Napoli Heat Defense as a unit for Merit Award recipient.

The 8 primary defenders that played in every game through out the 2005 & 2006 seasons are:

Brittnie Taylor, Stephanie Nugent, Elizabeth Murray, Jaime Kerr, Sydney Bailey, Megan Granahan, Katie Cataldo & Deirdre Leary

Congratulations to the FC Napoli Heat 'Defense" for outstanding team efforts.

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FC Napoli coach playing w/Mass Twisters

FC Napoli's BU14 coach Federico Molinari, has been playing professionally for a long time. This off season he could be found playing with the Springfield based pro-team, Mass Twister's of the AISL. Coach Federicao is best known for his midfield play with 1st Team Gimnasia E. La Plata in Argentina. Federico's USL soccer league contract was renewed by W.M.P. for the 2007 season. He was subsequently traded to the Rochester Raging Rhinos also of the USL. Due to this move coach Molinari will not be available to coach the FC Napoli BU14 team this spring.  FC Napoli wishes coach Molinari the best and hopes he can find his way back to Napoli in the future when his playing days are over.  You still have time to catch coach Molinari playing in his last few games with the Twisters before he heads off to New York. Go to www.masstwisters.com for information.

Napoli Sparks fly, 2007 FKWB Tournament Champions

The FC Napoli Sparks began the ForeKicks Winter Break Norfolk Tournament with a shutout win over the Fuller Hamlets and end the Tournament with a shutout win over the FC Holliston Cougars.

The Sparks defense was huge in this tournament. They gave up just one goal in four games. Keeper Jordann Hauge was solid in net, while fullback Alexa Myers stepped it up shutting down opponent runs time after time.

Alexa Myers (Auburn) was clearly the player of the tournament for the Sparks. Her teammates; Natalie Benjamin (Shrewsbury), Alyssa Boyle (Auburn), Dinnea Digrigoli (West Brookfiled), Victoria Freeland (Dayville CT), Kylie Lowe (Brimfiled), Sarakate Matthews (Northboro), Katie Mccambridge (Dudley) & Jaime Bailey (Auburn), held the midfield play and made strategic attacking runs spreading the ball and receiving scoring from four different players; Benjamin, Mccambridge, Matthews and Direigoli.

The Sparks will play in two more Tournaments before the start of the MAPLE spring 2007 season.

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FC Napoli WildFire had a great showing in the Winter Break Fore Kicks Tournament as well. The Wildfire went undefeated in the tournament only to get knocked out (despite some outstanding goal tending by goalie Meghan Dunn) in a PK tiebreaker.  Of significant note the WildFire played up an age group and showed they can play with anyone. Dazzling effort WildFire!

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FC Napoli HAWKS open the preseason in style

The Hawks have a new coach, 13 new players and a Team style of confidence as they begin the 2007 spring preseason indoors. Coach  JP Galicia coached the FC Napoli GU18 Missiles to 4-2-1 record last spring and coached the FC Napoli GU10 Fuse this past fall 06. This spring, along with assistant coach Christian Garcia, Coach JP looks to quickly solidify this teams unity and raise the Hawks aggressive mode of play to the next level.  

The FC Napoli HAWKS opened the preseason with a solid 4-0 win over a feisty Worcester team. The HAWKS scoring came from four different players. New comer, Jessica De St Croix, from Hopkinton,  got things started just three minutes into the game with her first goal in an FC Napoli Uniform. The Hawks kept the pressure on by getting goals two and three from veteran players Lori Clonigner and Hope Perfetto.  Napoli’s forth and final goal came in the second half when Molly Guyott's strong left foot put the ball past the outstretched Worcester Keeper and into the back of the net.

Coach JP said “It was nice to get some early goals and gain some confidence, but what I was most impressed with was the team defense.”

The HAWKS defense played like they had been together for years. Christiana Connolly took control in the middle and broke up numerous Worcester attacks. Her speed, vision and ability to anticipate had Worcester on its heels all night. Hawk’s veterans Rachael Collins and Emily Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick coming off of knee surgery last season, worked well with rookie Sweeper Laura Montross to squelch all Worcester scoring opportunities. 

The Hawks take on the Fuller Hamlets at 9:00pm next Friday night 2/23/07 at the Auburn SportsPlex.

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Meet FC Napoli's new coach Judy Stien (Assumption ‘99)

Coach Judy Stien will be at the helm this spring coaching the FC Napoli GU11 Wildfire. “Coach Stien is a wonderful addition to our club” said FC Napoli Director Esad Darman. “She has a lot of enthusiasm and is eager to get on the field; this is what I like to see in coaches”. Coach Stien said in her interview that “soccer has been part of my life forever and I just love this game.” “I can’t wait to share that passion with the players I coach.”

Coach Stien currently lives in Webster with her husband and 14 month old son and she certainly has had soccer as a major part of her life for sometime. Judy is a graduate of Assumption College where she played varsity soccer as a four year starter and Capt. in ’99.  Coach Stien played her Club Soccer with the Spirit of Mass and her High School soccer at Arlington Catholic (Capt. ’95).  She was a Boston Globe all star and scholarship recipient. She was the Director of North East Speed Clinics 95-2005, coached with the Ben Brewster Soccer Academy 96-99 and is a former coach at the Billerica BYSA Tom Seveiro soccer camps.

Ms Stien was also a member and four year starter on the Bay State Games All NE team winning Silver and Bronze medals. In addition to coaching and playing she is a certified MIAA referee.

It is with great exhilaration that we welcome Coach Judy Stien into the FC Napoli Club.

Coach Stien can be reached at jstien@fcnapoli.com

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11 FC Napoli players named to State All Star Teams

From the FC Napoli U19 Missiles:  Julie Almstrom & Melinda Robbins

From the FC Napoli U18 Flames: Erica Gagliastre, Olivia Chirsky, Jana Berthiaume, Jillian Karns, Michelle Cavalieri & Jordynn Frollo.

From the FC Napoli U17 Hawks: Michelle Thompson

From the FC Napoli U16 Heat: Hillary Chesson

Also receiving All Star State honors from CT was Jodi Theriault (FC Napoli U18 Flames)

Congratulations to all of the FC Napoli 2006 High School All Star players!

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Umass Lowell's Kelly Soper to coach the FC Napoli GU10 Fuse.

Ms. Kelly Soper and FC Napoli have collectively solidified the coaching position of the GU10 Fuse team. Kelly will commence practicing with her new team in March and will coach the FC Napoli Fuse this MAPLE 2007 spring  season. Kelly brings a lot of experience and talent to the FC Napoli coaching field. She is currently an active player for UMASS Lowell where she helped her team to an 11-4-5 record, which drew an NCAA Regional Tournament 4 seed, this past season. Kelly is from Auburn where she played her youth soccer. She was a four year Mid/Forward starter at SPM and has played MAPLE for 9 years. Kelly’s soccer bio selections include: two time Coach’s Association All Star (04 & 05), two time Central Mass All Star (04 & 05), and a Central Mass Super Team All Star (05), as well as being a top recruit for the UMass Lowell Lady Hawks. Kelly has been working with FC Napoli as a clinic coach this past season. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Kelly Soper to FC Napoli.

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State Cup 2007 seeding/rankings are announced:

FC Napoli will have 3 teams placed with high placement seeding in the State's top Tournament, "State Cup".

Mass Youth Soccer hosts the Massachusetts State Cups Tournament each year. This tournament brings together the best of the best players and teams in Massachusetts. All MYSA teams (of which their are hundreds), in all leagues, Travel, MAPLE and Regional Teams from U13 - U19 can qualify for State Cup seeding. The winner of each age/gender grouping is declared the state champion and goes on to represent Massachusetts in the US Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships that will be held in Portland, Maine June 28 - July 3, 2007.  Regional winners will then go on to play in the US Youth National Championships that will be held in Frisco, Texas July 24-29, 2007.

FC Napoli teams qualifying and placed with high seedings are: FC Napoli Inferno, coached by Joe Simone (GU15 / 10 seed), FC Napoli HEAT, coached by Chris Bailey (GU16 / 11 seed) and the FC Napoli Flames, coached by Esad Darman (GU18 / 8 seed).   

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FC Napoli's Hillary Chesson Named SWCL All Star

Hillary Chesson was one of eighteen players named to the SWCL West All Star Team. Hillary played for the FC Napoli GU15 HEAT last spring (coached by Chris Bailey) as well as for the David Prouty high school team this past fall. "Hillary is a very talented young lady with a lot going for her" said coach Bailey. "I am not surprised at all that she received this honor as a sophomore, she is a wonderful player, she was an impact player in SWCL last year as a freshman".

Hillary plays center midfield for her FC Napoli team. Coach said of Hillary, "Our offence is designed to go through her, she has a great sense of the game and sees the field real well". "She is also one of the most unselfish players I have coached". "Hillary enjoys being the play maker and I think she gets more satisfaction setting up our strikers and being our point of attack/target player than she does scoring herself". "What really makes Hillary an outstanding athlete is her attitude and the way she approaches every practice and every game". "A real joy to coach."

Hillary is also a varsity basketball player for David Prouty High School. We are proud to have such a great athlete of character as a member of the FC Napoli HEAT team.

Congratulations Hillary!

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MAPLE Promotes the FC Napoli Inferno into Division 1

Based on their strong showing last spring, coupled with posting a league record of 4-2-1, the FC Napoli Inferno team has been promoted into the MAPLE GU15 Division 1 for the spring 2007 season. FC Napoli was currently the top seed in Division 2, hence as the D1 spot became available the Inferno have been awarded the opportunity to show what they can do against the best of the best.

Congratulations to all FC Napoli Inferno team members. Perseverance, Perseverance, Perseverance.  

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FC Napoli's Julia Barry leads West Boylston to state title.

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FC Napoli victorious over previously unbeaten FC United.

As the saying goes “to be the best – you must play the best” well...

The FC Napoli BU14 Blaze took to the field on Sunday against a very skilled and well coached FC United team. To win so convincingly by a score of 5-1 just demonstrate how talented the FC Napoli  Blaze players are. It was rather obvious by the intensity and physical tone that was set from the start that the Napoli boys were focused and ready for United. Napoli players Jesse Brunelle, Caneron Canale and Ryan Moynihan all played with a little extra as they were playing against their former team / teammates for the first time. The motivation displayed by these three players seamed to pickup the entire team. 

“To beat a quality team like FC United is a good win for us” said first year FC Napoli Argentinean coach Frederico Molinari. “Our play was strong on both sides of field”. “We play the Hamlets next, I expect the same passion when we walk onto field against them as we had against this United team”.

The FC Napoli Blaze moved the ball well, spreading the field and finding the open player. Five (5) goals from four (4) different players clearly shows good patients and a solid tactical approach. Ben Gustavson had two (2) goals, while Ian Stadig, John Estes and Jayson Dasilva all contributed with one (1) goal each.

The defensive player of the game was clearly “Power Sweeper" Joel Massa and as always Keeper Peter Boguszewski got the job done in high style.

Coach Molinari continued, “It has taken us a few game to get it going and get back to good style of Napoli soccer”. “I think the last few weeks we have good improvement”. "The game against the Scorpions team was a disaster from before the start, when some players and I got stuck on the Mass Highway behind that accident and missed the game, that was a bottom point, this game against United I hope is a turn point that we can advance from”.   

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FC Napoli’s Shannon Mulvey  @ Soccer Powerhouse Franklin Pierce

As the first FC Napoli graduating Senior, Shannon Mulvey has taken her skills to new levels. Shannon is playing for the 5 time NCAA National DII Champion Franklin Pierce College located in Rindge, New Hampshire.

Shannon was a highly recruited senior last year and selected Franklin Pierce and coach Jeff Bailey (199-14-7) over many other outstanding college soccer programs. Shannon said the history and traditions of soccer excellence at Franklin Pierce made the decision easy.  Over the past 13 years Franklin Pierce has made 13 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, played in 8 NCAA final fours, and won 5 National Championships. In addition Franklin Pierce has won the NE-10 Championship 6 years in a row.  

Shannon had played Striker for the FC Napoli Flames and coach Esad Darman since the Flames first season. Her speed, skill and desire played a big part in the 2006 FC Napoli Flames (6-1-0) successful Division 1 placement.

Our congratulations to Shannon Mulvey for setting such lofty goals and meeting the challenges head on. We are certain that with the same focus and determination your college successes are sure to foster the same positive results.

Shannon, all of us at FC Napoli wish you all the best in your soccer career and college experience at Franklin Pierce.

Link: Franklin Pierce Soccer        Link: Shannon Mulvey FPC Soccer Profile

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Amber Truhanovitch - out of Soccer

It is with great emotion that the FC Napoli club report that Amber Truhanovitch will no longer be playing soccer. 

During a high school game on Friday 9/15/06 against Shepard Hill, Amber took an extremely hard hit to the head and was unconscious for sometime. She was taken by Ambulance to UMass Trauma where she stayed until Monday afternoon. According to her mom, "She is home now, still having difficulty with noise levels, adding and subtracting, and comprehension. The doctors said her brain is in shock... and will take a couple weeks to get back to normal. The neurologists (4) have told her that soccer will no longer be a part of her life... she has had to many head injuries and the health needs to come first.. so... looks like Triathlon will be Ambers new sport.... "

Amber has been a longtime player with FC Napoli. She has been a leader of the FC Napoli Hawks team and has been a prolific goal scorer on both her FC Napoli and High School teams. 

Please join us in wish Amber a speedy and complete recovery.

9/30/06 Update: Amber is doing well. She is slowly getting back to normal activities. She will not able to play any contact sport ever but will be able to run cross-country and compete in the triathlons as she so enjoys.  Amber will always be a member of the FC Napoli club and we are all routing for her.
 

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FC Napoli Fuse and Raze victorious.

The FC Napoli GU10 Raze and Fuse both put the ball in the net multiple times and were victories in week two.  Both teams played solid defense. Coach Simone said “Wins in these games at this young an age is really insignificant, the fact that we are moving the ball properly is what I am most pleased about” Coach JP (girls Fuse coach), was pleased with the overall play and high energy the girls played with. :It was hot and our bench was short, but the girls never stopped playing hard”.

The Fuse take on Scorpions next week while the Raze play host to the Hamlets. First home game for both teams.  

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U10 begins new Era with MAPLE

The FC Napoli Girls and Boys U10 teams entered the first MAPLE U10 season with play on Sunday 9/10/06. The two FC Napoli teams have only been together for a few weeks and many of the players are still learning each other's names, however with the quality of Coaches the Club has provided to our two U10 teams, (Joe Simone FC Napoli Boys U10 Coach & Division 1 Boys Varsity Head Coach SPM and jEan Paul Galicia FC Napoli Girls U10 Coach & Division 1 Girls Varsity Head Coach Burncoat HS), it should not be long before these young players develop into two quality soccer teams.

Both teams tied their first game, with scores of 2-2 and 3-3.  Development is the FC Napoli proven trademark and the potential shown from both of these two U10 teams is exciting.

Teams that stay together and learn to play together most often experience that ultimate satisfaction that competitive sports can beget. Players (and parents) that understand Commitment, Contribution, Communication, Cooperation rapidly learn at an early age that the ultimate success comes from the building of team success and not from anything else.

FC Napoli is pleased to see that the potential for these two young U10 teams is in synch with the successful direction established by the older FC Napoli teams (U14 – U18).

The display of team practice ethics, supportive team behaviors, patience in team building, honest feedback, the formation of relationships, and team goal directed athletic activities set forth by the FC Napoli U14-U18 teams, serve as great blue prints for our two new U10 teams to follow.

Welcome aboard U10’s - The sky’s the limit – The opportunity to build something special over the next few years is what you make of it. Enjoy the FC Napoli experience.

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IT’s a NAPOLI TWISTER

The FC Napoli Inferno breezed into Wallingford CT on Saturday (August 19th) with the hopes of competing in the finals. They leave the tournament with Tornado like force, posting the most prolific offensive attack in the tournament. The Inferno had defenses twisting on end, as the Napoli offence knock in 28 goals in five games. They not only place first in the division, but also established themselves as a powerful aggressive scoring team.

As Coach Simone pointed out “the defensive was real tight as well” “We only gave up one goal and shots against were minimal”. “Nice when both sides of the field are playing at this high a level”.

The FC Napoli Inferno ended the MAPLE season at 4-1-2 and has now won 2 Tournament championships in a row (Nashua NH & the CT TWIST) going 9-1-0 in their last 10 Tournament games.

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The Spring 2007 season can’t come fast enough.

Congratulations Inferno!

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Germain is named MVP

Cara Germain received the FC Napoli Club 2006 MVP Award.  Cara was honored for her outstanding play this spring season.

According to her coach Esad Darman, what truly made Cara deserving of this award was her multi clutch performances all season. Cara typically played as a defender, but was often moved upfront late in games when a goal was essential.

Her goal in the closing moments of the Division 1 playoff qualifier vs the highly talented Aztec’s tied the score at 2 setting up a “win and in” situation in the final game vs Western United. Cara follow with another clutch last second goal vs Western United. In a must win game, with less than 20 seconds remaining in stoppage time, Cara’s strong play catapulted the FC Napoli GU17 team into Division 1. Her last second goal was an outstanding individual scoring effort and is one that will be remembered by those in attendance for a long time.  “It doesn’t get any better than that,” said coach Darman.

Cara is a special player and a wonderful young lady. We are honored to have her as a member of FC Napoli.

Congratulations Cara!

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State District Selections

Sixteen (16) FC Napoli Players were selected to play on State District teams this summer. Seven (7) from the FC Napoli Heat, four (4) from the FC Napoli Infero and two (4) from the FC Napoli Hawks team and one (1) from the FC Napoli Flames.  District teams play a twelve (12) game schedule vs other District teams with a State District Championship Tournament scheduled annually in August at the Devens soccer complex.

The 2006 District 6 GU15 Team, Coach by FC Napoli's Joe Simone, were once again District Champions. This was the 2nd District Championship in three years for this District team.

FC Napoli 2006 State District Players:

Selected to the District GU16 "A" Team from the FC Napoli Heat, Players were: Jen Harding (Nashoba), Sydney Bailey (Auburn), Jamie Kerr (Shrewsbury) and Hillary Chesson (David Prouty), and from the FC Napoli Flames, Jen McBride (Shrewsbury),  / Selected to the District GU16 "B" Team from the FC Napoli Heat, Player was: Colleen Ryan (Marlboro) and from the FC Napoli Hawks, Players were: Molly Guyott (Shrewsbury) Abigail Willis (Uxbridge) / Selected to the District Champion GU15 "A" Team from the FC Napoli Heat, Players were:  Lizzy Tarpinian (SPM/W.Brookfiled), and Christiana Connolly (Shrewsbury), / from the FC Napoli Inferno:  Brittney Spencer (Quaboag), Jess Berthiaume (SPM/Worc.),  Kim Nickle (Shrewsbury) and Chelsea Urso (Shrewsbury), and from the FC Napoli Hawks, Players were: Rachael Collins (SPM/Auburn) Kaitlyn Harkins (Gardner).