Cameron MacGregor – PDL Assistant Coach/U13 Girls Elite Coach

Why did you decide to become a soccer coach?  I wanted to bring a different view on how the youth game should be taught here.

What do you enjoy most about coaching? Tactics.  Watching games and trying to figure out how to build a session based on what I saw in a game.  

What is your coaching style or philosophy? My philosophy is every player should develop to become a student of the game. Then there is a passion to learn and hunger to strive to reach their potential.

Did you participate in soccer in high school and college? St. John Lutheran (8th Grade) , Forest High School, Webber International University.

What soccer team do you root for most enthusiastically?  Bayern Munich, as well as any other team that has adopted Johan Cruyff philosophy and style of play.

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Free kick golazo by U17B midfielder Luis Gutierrez

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UAB – Darion Copeland put in a header with 20 seconds left to lift the No. 25 UAB men’s soccer team to a 3-2 win over FIU Saturday night to open Conference USA play. UAB (6-2-1) headed to the halftime break down 1-0, but scored three times in the second half for the second-straight match, to top the Panthers for the first Blazer C-USA opening win since the 2008 season. Alex Clay tied the match up in the 59th minute for the first score of the second period. Freddy Ruiz recorded a shot in the contest. The Blazers return to action next Saturday for a non-conference contest at Akron.

Young Harris vs Flagler – Saturday night’s game featured seven Stampede players in the starting lineups when Young Harris College shut out Flagler College 1-0 in a Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer match Saturday (Sept. 27) evening at the YHC Soccer and Lacrosse Field. Young Harris, which is ranked No. 9 in the NCAA Division II, remains undefeated with a 6-0-1 overall mark and a 3-0-0 record in the Peach Belt while Flagler lost its third consecutive match and dropped to 3-3-1 overall and 1-2-0 in conference play. For Young Harris, both Ilija Ilic and Lewis Hilton recorded 4 shots while defenders Paco Craig and Samuel Mansour recorded the shout out. For Flagler, Lex Craggs recorded 8 saves in the loss while Jackie Kay and Jimmy Wear recorded the start. The Mountain Lions return to action Wednesday (Oct. 1) when they host Anderson (S.C.) University in a 7:30 p.m. non-conference match. Flagler will play host to Georgia Southwestern State University on “Youth Night” on Wednesday (Oct. 1) at 7:30 p.m. at Saints Field in a Peach Belt Conference tilt.

CCSU – The Central Connecticut men’s soccer won in a 1-0 shutout home victory over the University of Vermont on Sunday afternoon.  Senior goalkeeper Josef Abele posted four saves in goal to record his third shutout of the season.  With the victory the Blue Devils are now 4-3 overall on the season.  Vermont is now 5-3-1 on the season with the loss. Ben Knight and Stevie Walmsley recorded starts in the contest. The Blue Devils return to action on Wednesday night on the road at the University of Hartford at 7 p.m.  They will play their next three matches on the road before returning home vs. Sacred Heart on Oct. 12 at 1 p.m.

Liberty – The Winthrop Eagles used two goals in the second half to defeat the Liberty Flames, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at Eagle Stadium. Khalil Karl recorded two shots in the contest. Liberty will travel to Radford, Va., for a Big South Conference contest against the Radford Highlanders, next Saturday. Match time at Cupp Stadium is scheduled for 6 pm.

UCF – The University of Central Florida were held to a 1-1 draw against Memphis following two overtimes on Saturday night at the UCF Soccer Complex. Defender Leonardo Ayala played all 110 minutes in the contest. UCF presented by Napleton’s Volkswagen continues a two-game home stand on Saturday at 7 p.m. against SMU at the UCF Soccer Complex.

PBA - 110 minutes of action could not decide a winner for Palm Beach Atlantic and Florida Southern College soccer teams on Saturday night as the sailfish earned a draw. The men’s teams closed out play with a busy second-half but no victor could be crowned as the South Region squads tied 3-3. Cameron Roberts recorded the start in the contest. The Sailfish will be back to the pitch on Wednesday, Oct. 1st at 7 pm when they host another Sunshine State Conference foe in Eckerd College.

Saint Leo- After a brief weather delay at University Field, the sixth-ranked Saint Leo men’s soccer team made easy work of Nova Southeastern, opening up Sunshine State Conference action with a 2-0 victory over the Sharks on Saturday evening. The win opens the Lions’ SSC campaign with a record of 4-0-2, and 1-0-0 in conference play, while the Sharks drop to a mark of 3-2,1, and 0-1-0 in SSC action. Matt Campbell recorded the start while Brandon Rivera made an appearance in the contest. The Lions return to action on Tuesday, September 30, when they host No. 21 Tampa at University Field in SSC action.  Game time against the Spartans is slated for 7 p.m.

GCU – The Cal State Fullerton men’s soccer team (4-3-2) scored nearly three minutes into the game and that goal proved to be enough to defeat Grand Canyon (2-5-1) tonight on GCU Soccer Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The Antelopes kept pressure on the Titans defense, putting three shots on goal, but were unable to find the back of the net. Courage Chirandu recorded an appearance in the contest. GCU will now open Western Athletic Conference play when they travel to affiliate member UNLV for a matchup on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m.

JU – The 2014 campaign of Jacksonville University’s men’s soccer team has veered back on course. After dropping four straight matches, the Dolphins are now riding the wave of a two-game winning stretch with the latest victory coming on a 3-0 decision over Georgia Southern on Saturday evening. Jack Burns recorded a start in the contest.  Jacksonville begins Atlantic Sun action next Wednesday, Oct. 1 as they host Florida Gulf Coast at 7 p.m. The reigning regular season champs enter the match with a record of  1-4-3.

The Stampede Soccer Academy’s first season is off to great start. Despite the ever present threat of Florida’s thunderstorms which lead to four game cancellations this past weekend, three teams managed to secure wins in GCF league play. The U17 Premier Boys team highlighted the weekend with a 9-1 victory. In addition, the U17 Elite Boys team won 3-1 and the U14 Boys won 3-1.

As wins and losses will always accumulate in a season, the SSA will stayed continued to be focused on development and team and individual performances. The SSA has already sent teams to compete in tournaments such as the Disney Qualifier and Players Labor Day Tournament and is sending teams in the coming weeks to the Adidas Columbus Day Classic, Bazooka Soccer Classic, and Orlando City Cup.

The SSA has all of its teams competing in the GCF Soccer League this fall. As rain soaked fields have been a common theme across the league, this fall season will be a good evaluation of where players and teams are at and the areas the teams need to focus on moving forward.

As this season goes on and the club continues to grow, we would to make sure that we thank Club Director Mac McCarthy and Club Registrar Debbie Bernardo for their work in preparation for this fall season.

Club Director              Mac McCarthy

Goalkeeper Director    Antonio Marriel

U10 Elite                     Antonio Marriel

U10 Premier                Megan Reimer

U11                             Antonio Marriel

U13 Girls                    Cam Macgregor

U14 Boys                    Chigozie Offor

U15 Girls                    Joe Bernardo

U16 Boys                    Knox Strawbridge

U17 Boys Elite           Mac McCarthy

U17 Boys Premier       Antonio Rivera

U17/18 Girls               Mac McCarthy

U18/19 Boys               Sefton Anderson

UAB – The UAB men’s soccer team scored two goals in the first half to defeat No. 18 Coastal Carolina, 2-1, Saturday night at the CCU Soccer Stadium. “It was a great win against a very good team,” head coach Mike Getman said. “We played very well in the first half and then we were very disciplined in the second. Alex Clay and Darion Copeland showed their class tonight. It was a great team performance.” Junior Freddy Ruiz provided the game-winner in the 33rd minute when Alex Clay dished the assist to Ruiz to score his team-leading fourth goal of the season. The Blazers return home on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. match against Missouri State at West Campus Field.

Young Harris – Seven different Young Harris College players scored as Young Harris College shut out the University of North Georgia 8-0 in a Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer match Saturday (Sept. 20) evening at the UNG Soccer Complex. It also was Battle of Blood Mountain game between the two cross-mountain rivals. The No. 10 Mountain Lions set new school standards for goals (eight) and points (22) in a match since Young Harris began playing as a four-year institution in 2011. Paco Craig and Ilija Ilic, found the back of the net for the Mountain Lions, who held a 17-1 advantage on corner kicks. Lewis Hilton registered two assists while Ilic recorded one as Young Harris won its fourth consecutive match. Samuel Mansour also featured in the contest.

Flagler. – Sean Morris scored an unassisted goal in the 55th minute as Clayton State University upset No. 16 (NSCAA/Continental Tire Division II Top 25) Flagler College 1-0 in a Peach Belt Conference men’s soccer game Friday night at Laker Field. On Saturday night, the No. 3 (NSCAA/Continental Tire Division II Top 25) Limestone College wasted little time in getting on the board, scoring 41 seconds into the match and eventually came away with a 2-0 win over No. 16 Flagler College in a non-conference men’s soccer match at Saints Field. Limestone remained undefeated at 5-0-0 while Flagler was dealt its second consecutive loss and fell to 3-2-1. Lex Craggs, Jackie Kay, and Jimmy Wear participated in both contests.

Liberty – No. 25 Davidson Wildcats struck for two goals in the second half to defeat the host Flames, 2-1, Saturday afternoon at Osborne Stadium. Entering the contest, the Flames had netted two or more goals in each of its previous five contests. Khalil Karl featured in this contest. Liberty drops to 4-1-1 on the year. Liberty next hosts the Howard Bison at Osborne Stadium on Tuesday. Match time is scheduled for 6 p.m.

UCF - UCF was unable to finish a number of first-half opportunities in a 1-0 loss to North Florida on Wednesday night at the UCF Soccer Complex. The Ospreys scored the lone goal on a free kick just outside the top of the box in the 75th minute. Leonardo Ayala featured in this contest. The Knights head to Indiana on Sept. 24 for a 7 p.m. match. The contest is set to broadcast on Big Ten Plus. UCF presented by Napleton’s Volkswagen returns to the UCF Soccer Complex on Sept. 27 against Memphis to open play in The American with the kick set for 7 p.m.

Palm Beach Atlantic - The Sailfish men’s soccer team kept the undefeated Rinker Athletic Campus streak alive on Wednesday evening by taking down St. Thomas (Fla.) University by a score of 4-0, the ‘Fish improved to 3-1-1 on the season. The Palm Beach Atlantic men’s soccer team started their road trip through the Southeast in style on Saturday afternoon as they handed King (Tenn.) University a 2-1 loss at Parks Field. All three goals in the match were scored within an eight minute span to end the first-half and beginning the second half. Cameron Roberts participated in both contests. PBA will round out their long weekend trip by taking on Bob Jones University on Monday, Sept. 22nd at 6 pm.

CCSU – Senior goalkeeper Josef Abele posted his ninth career shutout as the Central Connecticut men’s soccer won its second straight game, 1-0, over Yale on Sunday afternoon. With the win the Blue Devils are now 3-2 overall on the season. Yale falls to 0-4-1 with the loss. Stephen Walmsley and Ben Knight also featured in this contest. The game was the second of three straight on the road for the Blue Devils. They will also play on the road at Army on Tuesday night, before hosting Vermont on Sept. 28 on the CCSU Soccer Field.

Saint Leo. – The ninth-ranked Saint Leo men’s soccer team had momentum on their side for the majority of the 110 minutes of play, but the Lions were unable to capitalize on their offensive opportunities and settled with a 0-0 draw against the University of West Florida on Sunday afternoon at University Field. The south region stalemate puts the Lions at a record of 2-0-2 on the season, while the Argonauts move to a record of 1-3-1. Both Matt Campbell and Brandon Rivera featured in this contest. The Saint Leo men’s soccer team returns to action on Wednesday, September 24, when they open Sunshine State Conference play against Eckerd College on the road.  Game time against the Tritons is set for 7 p.m.

Grand Canyon University – Playing in their third consecutive overtime contest, the Grand Canyon University men’s soccer team (2-3-1) played to a 1-1 draw with UC Davis (2-0-5) today at Aggie Soccer Field in Davis, Calif. With the tie, the Antelopes claimed a share of the Copa de Causeway championship title as they collected a total of four points in the four team, two-site weekend tournament. Courage Chirandu featured in the contest for the Lopes. GCU will next be in action when they travel to Los Angeles, Calif., to take on Loyola Marymount on Friday, Sept. 26. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.

JU –Jacksonville University men’s soccer allowed two goals in the first half and another in the second to fall to Wofford, 3-1, on Friday night. The Dolphins return to Southern Oak Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 23 for a 6 p.m. match against Campbell.