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Vermont Voltage Soccer Club Announces New Ladies Head Coach

The Vermont Voltage Soccer Club announced that Scott Mosher will be the new head coach for the Lady Voltage on Thursday.

Mosher has been a staff coach for the Voltage during the past four seasons. Last year, he served as the assistant coach for the Lady Voltage. In addition, he has been a director for the very successful Voltage youth summer camps.

Mosher has coached at various clubs in southern California , Seattle , Washington , North Carolina and Vermont . He has also been a very successful coach at the varsity high school level in Vermont . In his five year span, he has guided teams to four trips to the state's Final four, two trips to the finals, and one state championship. His winning percentage is .725 over his high school coaching career. Mosher is currently the head coach for Essex High School 's men' team. He also played Division 1 college soccer and holds certification from both USSF and NSCAA.

"I am honored and excited to be named the head coach of the Lady Voltage. The club has been quite successful for the past 10 years and is a big part of the community and soccer throughout the state. I will work hard to continue the development of our women's team," Mosher stated at a recent press conference. "We have some excellent players returning from last year's team. We will be adding additional players, many with Vermont roots, as well as a few international players. I am confident that we will field a strong team that our local soccer fans will enjoy watching, while recognizing familiar players from Vermont 's colleges and high schools".

The Lady Voltage compete in the W - League, which is the highest level of women's soccer in the US and Canada . The 2008 campaign features a 41-team format in four conferences playing 12 or 14 regular season matches. The top women's players throughout the world compete in the USL W-League through the summer months. In addition to the league featuring international and former professional stars, elite collegiate players have the opportunity to also compete in the league while maintaining their collegiate eligibility.

"During my search for a new coach, it became clear that Scott brings all the qualities that are important to the Vermont Voltage Soccer Club", stated club owner Bo Vuckovic at the press conference. "He has proven success, is a prominent community member, and is committed to the long term growth of Vermont soccer. We will be announcing some very exciting contract signings in the next few months, including some of the best Vermont based players. It will be an electrifying season for our ladies team!"

The Vermont Voltage Soccer Club features the Lady Voltage team, the Men's Voltage team (which competes in the Premier Development League), and Vermont 's leading soccer camp program, the Voltage Professional Soccer Academy .

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Feed Pets 2!

CVAA Prepares to Help Seniors Feed their Pets

Burlington , VT- Every day there are seniors in the Champlain Valley who worry about how they are going to afford to take care of their pets. Many Meals on Wheels recipients share their meal with their dog or cat. The Champlain Valley Agency on Aging wants to make sure that seniors and their pets receive their proper nutrition and that no senior has to worry about how they will take care of their primary companion.

According to Beverly Hill, Volunteer Coordinator for the Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, there are many seniors who are feeding their food to their pets. To address this problem CVAA is kicking off Feed Pets 2, a pet food drive to help seniors not have to choose between feeding themselves or their pets. According to Hill "By helping seniors' pets, we help maintain the health of the pets and ensure that the seniors eat their own food which helps maintain their own health." During the month of December, donations will be accepted at locations throughout Chittenden, Franklin and Addison counties. Donations can be dropped off at the Banfield Animal Hospital next to PetsMart in Williston, Pet Food Warehouse in South Burlington and Shelburne, The St. Albans Coop, the Franklin County Senior Center in St. Albans , and Paris Farmers Union in Middlebury.

Dr. Michael Romp, proprietor of the Banfield Animal Hospital in Williston, was eager to sign onto the Feed Pets 2 campaign. According to Romp, "When a single daily meal prepared for a person is shared with a pet, neither one is getting the proper nutrition they need to stay healthy. We want to keep pets healthy so they can give their companions many years of friendship and unconditional love. We know the human-animal bond contributes to happier, healthier lives for people with pets. Senior and homebound Vermonters need their pets. For many of them, their pets are their only friend."

The St. Albans Coop stepped up to the plate offering their facility as a drop off site and working with their distributors to solicit corporate donations. Steve Martin, Manager of the St. Albans Coop, was able to secure a large donation of pet food from Blue Seal. Martin got on board because he thought Feed Pets 2 was a "great way to reach out to the community. Many quality feeds are made here in Vermont and the people at Blue Seal stepped up to the plate to offer a lot of support. Blue Seal is local right here in Richford so we are supporting local business and helping seniors." According to Martin pet "companions are very important to seniors so if we could help out, our role was to do so, I think it is important to reach people in our community and senior citizens are not as much at the forefront during this time of the year."

Gilbert Goodyear of Paris Farmers Union is working the phones trying to secure corporate support including donations from Iams and Nutro. Goodyear has been told he looks like Santa Claus and his store has a company cat named Charlie so they seemed like a perfect fit for this project. Goodyear believes that Feed Pets 2 is a "good thing to do for everyone involved, good that I can help, it fits into our way of doing things." Evan Wisell, Marketing Manager for Pet Food Warehouse readily agreed to be a drop off location. According to Wisell "Through their Feed Pets 2 Program, I know that CVAA is really helping a lot of pets in our community. At Pet Food Warehouse, we're very concerned with helping our community's pets, so partnering with them on this terrific project is a perfect match."

Donation barrels will be out for the entire month of December. Don't miss the kick-off events on Dec 8 from 10am-12 at Banfield Animal Hospital , the St. Albans Coop and Paris Farmers Union. Drop off a donation, enjoy a holiday treat and have your photo taken with one of the many mascots that will kick-off this Pet Food Drive to support our furry friends and their owners. Rally Catamount, the UVM mascot, will be at Banfield in Williston; Sparky, the Vermont Voltage mascot, will be at the St. Albans Coop; and the Middlebury Union High School Tiger will be at Paris Farmers Union in Middlebury. For more information on the Feed Pets 2 campaign call 865-0360.

The Champlain Valley Agency on Aging is a private non-profit United Way organization dedicated to helping people age with independence and dignity. CVAA serves as a clearinghouse of information on elder care services, provides case management to seniors most at risk, offers successful aging programs, and provides opportunities for nutritious meals and social interaction through community meals and Meals on Wheels for people age 60 and older in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties.

For information about services available for seniors 60 and older call the Senior Helpline at 1.800.642.5119 or go to www.cvaa.org .

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FORMER VOLTAGE PLAYER GIVES BACK TO THE LESS FORTUNATE

(From the NAIA website) WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. -- Most college students' biggest concerns are getting passing grades on tests and papers or performing well in upcoming athletic events. However, Blazej Skoczylas, a starting defender on the University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) Men's Soccer Team, finds time to succeed in both of those areas, as well as give to those less fortunate by running his own non-for-profit company.

Skoczylas' company is called BeneFeet and is located in Toronto , Canada . The main purpose of the business is to send used sporting goods and equipment to children in different regions of Africa . Skoczylas, along with his good friend Paul Kaliszewski, are the founders of BeneFeet and mainly run the company when they are home.

"We usually send stuff out during the summer months when both of us are home visiting," comments Skoczylas. "We send the equipment to other distribution companies in Africa that help deliver it all over the country, especially to those areas where it is needed most."

The word "feet" in the company's title was used because they recommend that people donate soccer cleats and shoes to their organization since soccer is the most popular sport in Africa .

"We mainly collect soccer cleats, jerseys, socks, shoes, and a variety of balls to ship to Africa ," adds Skoczylas. "It is mostly our family and friends that help out, but we also get sponsors and other people to donate money in order for us to ship the equipment and clothing overseas."

Skoczylas feels very fortunate to have this opportunity to help children in another part of the world and believes highly in the importance of charity work.

"It is extremely important to me to be able to give kids an opportunity to enjoy life like I have and to help make their lives a little bit easier. I think that charity work is something you do for the personal joy it brings. Generosity is about giving and knowing you probably will not get anything back except personal satisfaction. That is the greatest reward for me."

Skoczylas also visits the Williamsburg Nursing Home during his semesters at Cumberlands and coaches kids in his hometown in summer soccer camps. He will be graduating from UC in May 2008 with a business degree, but will return for one more season with the Patriots Men's Soccer Team in the fall. Skoczylas plans to attend graduate school for his Masters in Business Administration upon graduating from Cumberlands.

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2008 W-LEAGUE SEASON DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Alignment and competition structure set for next season

TAMPA, FL – United Soccer Leagues announced Friday details for the 2008 USL W-League season, which will see two divisions swap conferences for the upcoming campaign. Among the details finalized recently at the 2007 Annual General Meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Tampa, FL were the alignment, schedule and playoff details for the upcoming campaign.

The W-League will consist of 41 teams in 2008. The biggest change in the alignment is the shifting of the Northern Division to the Central Conference and the Atlantic Division’s move to the Eastern Conference. Several teams were also re-aligned to accommodate the new divisional adjustments.

“The time had come to take a step back and look at the overall alignment without divisional groupings and make adjustments based on the interest of the overall long-term health of the league and its member teams,” said W-League Director of Operations Kristin Lettiere. “We believe 2008, the league’s 14th season, will be an outstanding campaign with this fresh look to the alignment along with 10 new clubs in the league this year. The new rivalries created by the re-alignment and the influx of the new teams should bring a new excitement for W-League fans everywhere.”

Expansion teams that have been formally announced to date are the Kalamazoo Outrage, FC Indiana, Carolina RailHawks, Pali Blues and Connecticut. The Carolina Dynamo will also make a return to the league after a year’s absence. Additional expansion teams yet to be announced will be in Tampa (FL), West Virginia, Los Angeles and Ventura (CA).

All teams in the league, excluding the Western Conference, will play a 14-game regular season schedule. The Western Conference sides will play a 12-game season. The season will open May 2 and close July 20.

The playoffs will begin almost immediately with a midweek divisional playoff round. The three Conference Championship Tournaments will be held July 25-27. The W-League Championship Tournament will be held August 1 and 3. The W-League Championship host is determined via a bid process with the host team receiving a bye to the W-League Semifinals August 1.

W-League Alignments and Playoff Structure by Conference

Central Conference

Midwest Division: Chicago Gaels, Cleveland Internationals, Fort Wayne Fever, FC Indiana, Kalamazoo Outrage, Michigan Hawks, Minnesota Lightning, West Michigan Firewomen

Northern Division: Hamilton Avalanche, Laval Comets, London Gryphons, Ottawa Fury, Rochester Raging Rhinos, Toronto Lady Lynx, Vermont Lady Voltage, Western Mass Lady Pioneers

Central Conference Playoffs: The playoffs open with a Divisional Round between the second and third-place teams in the Northern Division hosted by the higher seed. The winner of the Divisional Round will advance to the conference tournament with the regular season Northern Division champion and the top two teams from the Midwest Division. The top seeds will play the lower seeds from the opposite division in the conference semifinals. The conference champion will advance to the W-League Championship Tournament. The regular season conference champion has the first right to host the conference tournament if they meet the pre-established hosting requirements.

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division: Atlanta Silverbacks, Bradenton Athletics, Carolina Dynamo, Carolina RailHawks, Charlotte Lady Eagles, Hampton Roads Piranhas, Richmond Kickers Destiny, Tampa (TBA), West Virginia (TBA)

Northeast Division: Boston Renegades, Connecticut, Fredericksburg Lady Gunners, Jersey Sky Blue, Long Island Rough Riders, New Jersey Wildcats, New York Magic, Northern Virginia Majestics, Washington Freedom

Eastern Conference Playoffs: The playoffs open with a Divisional Round between the second and third-place teams in the Northeast Division hosted by the higher seed. The winner of the Divisional Round will advance to the conference tournament with the regular season Northern Division champion and the top two teams from the Atlantic Division. The top seeds will play the lower seeds from the opposite division in the conference semifinals. The conference champion will advance to the W-League Championship Tournament. The regular season conference champion has the first right to host the conference tournament if they meet the pre-established hosting requirements.

Western Conference

Alignment: Fort Collins Force, Los Angeles (TBA), Pali Blues, Real Colorado Cougars, Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps, Ventura (TBA)

Western Conference Playoffs: The regular season conference champion will play host to the second-place finisher in the Conference Championship match. The winner advances to the W-League Championship Tournament.

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PDL 2008 SEASON DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Alignment and competition structure set for next season

TAMPA, FL – United Soccer Leagues announced Thursday details for the 2008 USL Premier Development League season, which will see an increase in divisions and playoff teams in the upcoming campaign. Among the details finalized recently at the 2007 Annual General Meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Tampa, FL were the alignment, schedule and playoff details for the 2008 competition.

The PDL will consist of 67 teams in 2008, playing in 10 divisions that comprise the four conferences. New to the Central Conference will be the Midwest Division, while the New England Division will join the fray in Eastern Conference.

Expansion teams that have been formally announced to date are the Kalamazoo Outrage, Houston Leones, Panama City Pirates, New Jersey Rangers, Austin Stampede and Vancouver Whitecaps U23s. Moving to the PDL from the USL Second Division are the New Hampshire Phantoms and Cincinnati Kings. Another club change among the mix is that Abbotsford has adopted its youth club nickname Mariners. An additional expansion team is yet to be officially announced.

The league will also play a 16-game season for the fifth straight campaign with games based primarily upon their divisional alignment. The season will open April 26 and conclude July 20.

The playoffs will begin almost immediately with the expanded Central Conference format in which seven teams will move onto the postseason, marking the first conference equivalent playoff system featuring more than four participants for the first time since the divisional playoffs in 1998. The four Conference Championship Tournaments will be held July 25-27 with the PDL Semifinals August 1-2 and the PDL Championship Saturday, August 9. All playoff hosts are determined via a bid process.

PDL Alignments and Playoff Structure by Conference

Central Conference

Great Lakes Division: Cincinnati Kings, Cleveland Internationals, Michigan Bucks, Toronto Lynx, West Virginia Chaos

Heartland Division: Colorado Rapids U23, Des Moines Menace, Kansas City Brass, Springfield Demize, St Louis Lions, Thunder Bay Chill

Midwest Division: Chicago Fire Premier, Fort Wayne Fever, Indiana Invaders, Kalamazoo Outrage, West Michigan Chaos

Central Conference Playoffs: The regular season conference champion receives a bye to the conference tournament semifinals. The remaining top two teams in each division will play a divisional round midweek to determine the three other qualifiers for the conference tournament. The number one seed will play the lowest seeded non-divisional opponent in the conference tournament semifinals. The winner of the conference championship advances to the PDL Semifinals.

Eastern Conference

Mid Atlantic Division: Fredericksburg Gunners, Hampton Roads Piranhas, Northern Virginia Royals, Reading Rage, Richmond Kickers Future, Virginia Legacy

New England Division: Cape Cod Crusaders, New Hampshire Phantoms, Rhode Island Stingrays, Ottawa Fury, Vermont Voltage

Northeast Division: Brooklyn Knights, Long Island Rough Riders, New Jersey Rangers, Newark (TBA), Ocean City Barons, Westchester Flames

Eastern Conference Playoffs: The three division champions and the top second-place club (wild card) advance to the conference championship tournament. The number one seed will play the lowest seeded non-divisional opponent in the conference tournament semifinals. The winner of the conference championship advances to the PDL Semifinals.

Southern Conference

Mid South Division: Austin Stampede, Baton Rouge Capitals, DFW Tornados, El Paso Patriots, Houston Leones, Laredo Heat, Mississippi Brilla, New Orleans Shell Shockers

Southeast Division: Atlanta Silverbacks U23s, Bradenton Academics, Carolina Dynamo, Cary RailHawks U23s, Central Florida Kraze, Nashville Metros, Palm Beach Pumas, Panama City Pirates

Southern Conference Playoffs: The top two teams in each division advance to the conference championship tournament. The division champions face the second place team from the opposite division in the conference semifinals. The winner of the conference championship advances to the PDL Semifinals.

Western Conference

Northwest Division: Abbotsford Mariners, BYU Cougars, Cascade Surge, Ogden Outlaws, Spokane Spiders, Tacoma Tide, Vancouver Whitecaps U23s, Yakima Reds

Southwest Division: Bakersfield Brigade, Fresno Fuego, Lancaster Rattlers, Los Angeles Storm, Orange County Blue Star, San Fernando Valley Quakes, San Francisco Seals, San Jose Frogs, Southern California Seahorses, Ventura County Fusion

Western Conference Playoffs: The top two teams in each division advance to the conference championship tournament. The division champions face the second place team from the opposite division in the conference semifinals. The winner of the conference championship advances to the PDL Semifinals.

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VERMONT VOLTAGE RECEIVES HIGHEST HONORS

USL Hall of Fame announcements

From the USL newsletter: Originally founded as a USL Second Division club, the inaugural 3-15 record prompted a move to the Premier Development League, where the team became a huge success on and off the field in 2000 with their first of three trips to the playoffs over a four-year span. The rise of the club was due, in part, to the new ownership of player Bo Vuckovic, who has also gone on to expand the Voltage to include a W-League team, founded in 2005, and a youth program.

Vermont Voltage Soccer Club to be introduced into the United Soccer Leagues Hall of Fame

St. Albans , VT. The Vermont Voltage Soccer Club of the PDL, United Soccer Leagues, will be awarded one of the highest honors from United State Leagues. The Club will be introduced into the USL Hall of Fame. It is not an easy achievement as only those who are inducted really know. Vermont Voltage as a club could

have not really achieved that award if there was not for its owner Bo Vuckovic, who really dedicated his life to fostering soccer in United States, especially Vermont . He is known to eat, breath, and sleep soccer whether it is on or off the field.

Bo has played soccer for a long time now starting back in his native Yugoslavia, now Serbia, where he made the ranks of world famous Partizan Belgrade FC as well as Yugoslavian youth national team. Quite an achievement when one considers the strength of the former Yugoslavian soccer, which produced unbelievable talents at that time, playing for great European sides like AC and Inter Milan, Real Madrid. Then he decided to come to the United States to get an education and play soccer. Very successfully he achieved his goal at the Franklin Pierce College , where he still holds a few records. He was selected three times All-American. With the college career being done he was eager to continue and went on to play professionally indoor soccer at various clubs, becoming a scoring machine and making All-star teams.

In 1997, he finally realized his life long dream of owning a soccer club, and the tale of Vermont Voltage Soccer Club started. The club struck immediate success on the field making the playoffs immediately and becoming a good PDL side. One of the reasons is Bo's connection in the soccer world, so he was able to bring the best players around the country, like Bo's long time friend and teammate Bo Simic. Simic was the captain since the beginning of the season and a leader and an idol on and off the field. Also the fans enthusiastically embraced their team and followed every game in good attendance "rain or shine". "Our fans are the greatest", Bo Vuckovic said, "It is unbelievable how they support our team and push us on whether we are winning or loosing. Whether it is raining or sun is shining. They are just the greatest and it is a pleasure playing in front of them."

With an average in attendance steady increasing from year to year Bo decided to purchase the Lady Voltage team in 2005. They are playing in the highest league in the US

. "Now all our talented girls in Vermont have a place to move on and play at the highest level, right here in Vermont ", Bo Vuckovic said in an interview with a local TV station. His dedication to soccer wouldn't limit him only to share his experiences with his team mates or the lady players. Bo, or "Big Cheese" as kids call him, created Vermont 's largest soccer academy, where he shared his knowledge with thousands of Vermont 's kids. For some towns the Vermont Voltage soccer camps became something like a "summer tradition"(Jen McCuin, Hinesburg Rec). It all can be traced back to Bo's commitment and the 24/7 strive to improve and teach soccer in Vermont . "It feels really good knowing people appreciate and enjoy your hard work. It makes you kind of really proud", Bo reflectively said, "it gives me the drive to continue."

As the kids and fans, Vermont Voltage got recognized with multiple awards from the United States Soccer Leagues before this induction into the Hall of Fame, the 2000 Progress of the Year award, 2001 USL Organization of the Year, 2002 Marketing Excellence Award. These are incredible and highly astonishing achievements and awards that from all places a soccer club from Vermont receives, beating other 120 teams, (like Montreal , NYC, Boston , Seattle , LA , Houston and many more) which compete in various leagues of the United Soccer Leagues. In addition to these National achievements, in 2005 the Voltage got locally awarded the Franklin County Business of the Year award. Of course this excellent organization was not overseen by the local newspapers, like the Saint Albans Messenger or the Burlington Free Press, Or the Public Access Channel from across the State of Vermont covering the games, nor did the local businesses want to miss out while contributing their support, and other organizations that immensely and proudly support the club.

But Bo said that he is not the only person behind this organization and shared all of the Clubs achievement, saying: "I mean how one person could possibly achieve all of this by themselves. I think it would never have been possible without support of my devoted family, my wonderful wife Kelly and her mother Jene, my parents Milesa and Kuka, my brother Branko. My friend Bo Simic, the captain and coach as well as camp director since the start. It would have been never possible with out Jamie Hutchins, long time operations manager and coach of the Lady Voltage as well as the players like Amy Cochran, Kristin Luckenbill, Jess Mulson, Ashley Pfaff, who played since day one with the Lady Voltage. Or Scott Mosher, an insightful businessman and assistant coach. Other assistant coaches like Mike Goneville, Nick Martell or Tim Rousselle. Equally great in the youth development was Randy Sweinbeck. Franck Brock a determined force in the marketing department. My office manager and right hand with his multiple talents Iri Sunj. The dance team of Sheryl Kelly. Merchandise director Maryann Green. Collins Perley sports complex management Dave Kimel and Tim Viens. PR director Leslie Irvine. The incredibly professional cameraman Mike Montagne. All of our great fans that visit and support each game. All the very much appreciated volunteers. It definitely would have never been possible without our generous sponsors who are our partners in this, sharing same vision and enthusiasm promoting sports, healthy life styles and keeping our children away from drugs, tobacco and other bad influences. And at last but not at least, all the Voltage and Lady Voltage players representing Vermont so well, while being good athletes as well as excellent role models for young players."

Now this seems like a happy end, but Bo and the Vermont Voltage are not even close to stop anytime soon, but rather there are already plans to further improve soccer availability and soccer players around state of Vermont . Voltage and the Sports and Fitness Edge started an affordable indoor league and clinics for young and old. He is also planning to have a full size youth academy year around, teaching kids the life of soccer, which includes "skills and teaching a la big European club as well as good and healthy choices that go along with soccer", Bo explained, "I just feel blessed to be able to do all of this and again very, very, very thankful to everybody involved."

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VOLTAGE VICTORIOUS IN FINAL MATCH

( ST.ALBANS, VT August 18, 2007) In the final match of the 2007 season, the Vermont Voltage fought to a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey White Eagles Saturday at the Collins Perley Sports Complex.
“It was another great night for the Voltage. We maintained possession and passed the ball well. There was a lot of play in the open field making the game very exciting for fans,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player. The Voltage (9-9-4) overall opened scoring in the 14 th minute when Bo Simic connected with Matt Stedman. Stedman added a second goal in the 39 th minute.
The Eagles struck back in the 17 th minute when Slobodan Todvic broke past the Voltage defense to even the score. The Voltage responded just a moment later to regain the Voltage lead when Simic struck a ball to the lower left corner of the net. Simic tallied four points in the match, a goal and two assists. Ben Wells of Morrisville , Vt. added his second goal in two games in 45 th minute to extend the Voltage lead. The Eagles attempted a comeback, pulling within two goals, with a goal in the 74 th minute. The Voltage added their final goal of the match in the 81 st minute when Bo Vuckovic, the Voltage's leading goal scorer, coach and manager connected with Iri Sunj. The Voltage tallied 18 shots in the win, the Eagles attempted six shots. Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey notched five saves.
“We had another great crowd, as we have all season. The halftime contests were a great way to reward the fans for the unwavering support throughout the season. The team struggled early in the season but with the help of our hometown crowd they were able to finish the season with some impressive victories over talented teams. I look forward to what next season brings as we expect many of this seasons players to return. Don't be sad, the Voltage season will began in 271 days,” said Vuckovic.
The Vermont Voltage are Vermont 's premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
This was the final match of the 2007 season; the 2008 schedule will be posted on the Voltage website soon. Be sure to stay tuned to the Voltage website to learn the latest information about the Voltage, everything from player acquisitions, past player success stories and new sponsorships during the off season.

(ST.ALBANS, VT August 16, 2007) In front of their largest crowd of the season, the Vermont Voltage marched to a commanding 6-1 victory over the Vermont Amateur Soccer League All-Stars Wednesday night.
"It was another great night for soccer in Vermont. The team has really gained momentum in the final matches of the season and has played some great soccer. The guys have stepped up and performed well, I am very proud of them," said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage opened scoring in the 26th minute when Tommy Szczypiorski capitalized on a perfectly placed through ball from Bo Vuckovic to give the Voltage the lead. The Voltage struck again in the 36th minute Matt Stedman finished a Bo Simic pass to extend the Voltage lead. Thierno Diallo would add another before the end of the half with a penalty kick after Stedman was taken down.
VASL scored their only goal in the opening minute of the second half, unable to pull any closer to the elite Voltage squad.
In the 50th minute Voltage captain, Bo Simic, placed a free kick in the upper 90 from 20 yards out to extend the Voltage lead. In the 60th minute Ben Wells, of Morrisville, VT., added a goal off of a Stedman assist to cushion the Voltage lead. Omar Alicic, a recent addition to the Voltage line-up gained his first goal of the season in the 85th minute.
Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey tallied five saves in the win. The Voltage tallied 17 shots while the VASL All-Stars collected seven.
The Vermont Voltage are Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
Fans will have the chance to leave Saturday’s game with a new car from Handy Pontiac or a new boat from Boat Headquarters by participating in the Big Cheese Raffle. A lucky female fan will also win a win a bracelet from Eaton's Fine Jewelry in the Search for the Sparkle competition. Fans will also compete for great prizes in the Mimmo's halftime shootout and the Subway Trivia Extravaganza.

(KEENE, NH August 1, 2007) The Vermont Voltage beat the New Hampshire Phantoms 2-1 to tally their sixth straight win of the season.“There was a great crowd tonight here in Keene; it was a great night for soccer. The game was very even and there was a lot of possession,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player. After a scoreless first half, the Voltage (6-9-3) overall, (3-9-3) league, took a 1-0 lead in the 46th minute when Bozidar Jelovac crossed the ball to Stephen Kauble who placed the ball in the lower right corner of the net.
The Phantoms (5-11-5) overall, (3-10-5) league, struck back in the 50th minute when the Voltage defense collapsed allowing the Phantoms attacker to get the shot off, tying the score at 1-1 in the opening minutes of the second half. Both teams had quality scoring opportunities and possessed the ball as the second half came to a closed. In the 90th minute the Voltage changed the point of attack, moving the ball from the left wing to the right wing. Milos Jankovic connected with Bo Vuckovic who drilled the ball from 25 yards out into the upper left corner of the net. Vuckovic has a five game scoring streak. Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey tallied six saves in the win for the Voltage. Phantoms goalkeeper Michael Murphy, a member of the 2006 Voltage roster, notched five saves.
“The team played well tonight and their confidence continues to build. The team has worked hard and now has the wins to show for it. The Phantoms are a great team and are always a tough opponent because they are in USL-2. I am very proud of the guys, they have turned the season around and with four games remaining can really end the season on a high note,” said Vuckovic.
The Vermont Voltage are Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage are back in action on Wednesday, August 8th to take on the New Hampshire Phantoms at 8:00 p.m.
Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players of aged 5-18 of all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT July 25, 2007) In front of the largest crowd of the season (2150 people), the Vermont Voltage kept their winning streak alive with a 5-2 victory over the Albany Admirals Wednesday night.

“It was a great night for soccer in Vermont. The team really played well and put on a good show for the fans. It feels good to get another win, we have really stepped our game up,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.

After a scoreless first half, the Voltage (4-9-3) league, (5-9-3) overall opened scoring in the 48th minute when Matt Stedman finished a Bozidar Jelovac pass to give the Voltage the lead.

The Admirals (7-7-2) struck back on a penalty kick in the 57th converted by Matt Narode.

Bo Vuckovic continued his four game scoring streak with a goal in the 62nd minute, regaining the lead they would not relinquish. Marko Malovic added another for the Voltage in the 74th minute. Tomy Szczypiorski of Colchester, Vt., notched the next Voltage goal in the 79th minute to increase the Voltage lead to 4-1.

The Admirals added their second when Ryan Clancy finished a pass from his brother Kyle Clancy to pull the Admirals within one.

The Voltage would add their final goal in stoppage time. Milos Jankovic broke past the Admiral defense to notch the fifth goal for the Voltage.

Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey tallied six saves in the win while Admirals goalkeeper Jason Ramundo had seven. The Voltage notched 15 shots while the Admirals took 10.

“The fans were amazing tonight, all of the campers in the audience brought energy to the team. This team is young but as the season has progressed they have come together and performed very well, I am very proud of them,” said Vuckovic.

The stands were packed with campers from the Vermont Voltage Professional Soccer Academy Overnight Camp as well as the Windridge Tennis and Sports Camp. In addition to the campers, youth teams from the Franklin County area scrimmaged during halftime.

The Vermont Voltage are Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.

The Voltage are back in action on Wednesday, August 8th at 8:00 p.m. against the New Hampshire Phantoms at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex.

Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players of aged 5-18 of all skill levels.

( ST.ALBANS, VT July 20, 2007) In a commanding victory the Vermont Voltage beat the Rhode Island Stingrays to continue the winning streak.

“The guys stayed focused even though we went down early. The team played well together and connected passes. We made good use of our scoring opportunities,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.

The Stingrays struck first in the 23 rd minute when John Nolan placed a free kick in the upper right corner of the net.

The Voltage (4-9-3) overall, (3-9-3) league, were quick to add to their own goal. Vuckovic added his first of three on a free kick that landed in the lower left corner of the net to even the score. Vuckovic added his second in the 63 rd minute off of an assist from Bozidar Jelovac. His third and final goal came in the 64 th minute off of an assist from Tommy Szczypiorski. Bosko Cupac added his mark on the goal in the 30 th minute giving Szczypiorski his second assist of the match. Szczypiorski added his own in the 67 th minute on a Matt Stedman assist.

Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey notched five saves in the win. Stingrays goalkeeper Peter Wise tallied six saves. The Voltage took 16 shots while the Stingrays had seven.

The Vermont Voltage are Vermont 's premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.

“The fans were out to support us again despite the rain. I am very proud of the way the guys played, we're glad to get another win,” said Vuckovic

The Voltage return to action on Wednesday, July 25 th to take on the Albany Admirals at 7:30 p.m.

Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York . The camps are for players of aged 5-18 of all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT July 18, 2007) The Vermont Voltage tallied their third victory of the season against the Ottawa Fury 1-0 Wednesday night.

“The guys played really well tonight, they were able to stay focused and preserve the lead. The fans were amazing, really acting as the 12th man,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.

Voltage (3-9-3) overall, (2-9-3) league scored the only goal of the match in the 35th minute. Bo Vuckovic demonstrated his deadly free kick skills by placing the ball in the upper left corner of the net.

With strong defense and unwavering spirit the Voltage held the Fury (2-7-5) scoreless.

Stephen Hennessey notched seven saves for the Voltage in the win; Erik Lefebvre had three saves for the Fury. The Voltage took eight shots on goal while the Fury had six.

“We will look to carry this momentum into Friday night’s game. With the help of our fans we got an important victory tonight,” said Vuckovic.

The Voltage return to action on Saturday, July 20th to take on the Rhode Island Stingrays at 7:30 p.m.

Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players of aged 5-18 of all skill levels.

(ST. ALBANS, VT July 18, 2007) The Vermont Lady Voltage suffered a tough 5-0 loss to the league leading Ottawa Fury.

“We fought hard in the first half but got tired in the second half. The team played hard,” said Jamie Hutchins, Lady Voltage coach.

The Fury (10-0-1) opened scoring in the 66th minute when Kelly Parker beat Voltage goalkeeper Kimmy Diaz. Parker added a second goal in the 76th minute. Anna Laue added a goal in the 73rd minute to extend the lead. Leah Robinson added her mark on the game in the 75th minute with a diving header to result in a goal. Faye White added the final Fury goal in the 83rd minute.

Lady Voltage (2-9) goalkeeper tallied 16 saves in the loss. The Lady Voltage took four shots while the Fury had 20.

The Lady Voltage are back in action Saturday, July 21st at 5:30 p.m. taking on the Ottawa Fury in Ottawa in their final match of the season.

Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT July 9, 2007) Looking to tally their second win of
the season, the Vermont Voltage take on the Albany Admirals Wednesday.
“We should have beaten Albany on the road, so I expect Wednesday night’s game to be a good one. We struggled Saturday but I expect the team to bounce back and put up a good fight,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage (1-9-3) look to rebound from their tough loss to the Westchester Flames Saturday. The Voltage has fought injuries and incomplete roster.
The Voltage offense is led by Marko Malovic and Matt Stedman. Stedman, the
2006 season leading scorer from Niagara University, leads the team in scoring and overall points. Tomy Szczypiorkski and Bo Vuckovic lead the team in assists for the season.
Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey of Essex, Vt. is second in the PDL in saves with 96 in 13 games.
The Voltage tied the Admirals (5-5-2) 0-0 in their first game of the seven game road stand in early June. The Voltage had two goals called back, unable to edge the Admirals.
The Admirals are led by Carey Travis who has three goals, six points for the season. Matthew Narode and Daniel Stevens both have two goals for the season.
The Vermont Voltage are Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage and Admirals kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex. The Lady Voltage are back in action against the Toronto Lady Lynx Saturday, July 14th.
Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players of aged 5-18 of all skill levels.
The Voltage will be at Taylor Park in St. Albans on Saturday, July 14th.
They will be hosting a 3-on-3 tournament in the park.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 27, 2007)- The Vermont Voltage tallied their first win of the 2007 season against the Ottawa Fury Wednesday 3-1.

“It was a team effort. We fell behind early but the team kept their heads up and scored our first win. We struggled early in the season but the guys continued to work hard in practice and at every game,” said Bo Vuckovic.

The Fury (2-4-3) opened scoring in the 3rd minute when Martin Vickerson finished a Justin Dasah cross to pull ahead early in the match.

The Voltage (1-7-3) evened the score in the 17th minute when Matt Stedman tallied his third goal of the season off of a Bo Simic cross.

Simic would add his own mark on the match in the 43rd minute finishing a direct kick from 40 yards. Simic placed the ball in the upper right corner of the net to give the Voltage a lead they would not relinquish.

The final Voltage goal came in the 61st minute when Matt Stedman dribbled past the Fury goalkeeper to connect with Steve Kauble. Kauble calmly placed the ball in the lower left corner of the net to extend the Voltage lead.

Stephen Hennessey tallied nine saves for the Voltage while Erik Lefebre collected three. The Voltage took six shots while the Fury had 12.

“Bo Simic was the leader tonight; he was strong in the midfield and contributed to every attack. Matt Stedman also worked hard to help us in the win. I am very proud of the team. The Fans were amazing and really got behind us,” said Vuckovic.

The Voltage are back in action Wednesday, July 4th, taking on the Southern Vermont All-stars at 7:30 p.m. in Manchester, VT on Applejack Field. The Voltage return to the Collins-Perley Sports Complex on Saturday, July 7th to face the Westchester Flames at 7:30 p.m.

Voltage summer camps have begun and continue through the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps welcome players ages 5-18 of all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 27, 2007) The Vermont Lady Voltage scored their second straight win with a victory over the Laval Cometes 2-1 Wednesday.

“Emily Rowe brought stability to the defense. Amy Cochran skillfully directed traffic in the midfield. Kristin Luckenbill made her usual world class saves. It was a team effort, the ladies really played well,” said Jamie Hutchins, Lady Voltage coach.

The Cometes (4-3) opened scoring in the 9th minute when Aimee Legault finished an Emelie Mercier cross to give the Cometes the lead.

The Lady Voltage (2-6) evened the score in the 23rd minute when Patty Spielman finished an Erin Pichiotino cross. The Lady Voltage struck again in the 29th minute when Kelsey Rdnazek converted a Lexie Kaknes cross to give the Lady Voltage the lead.

Both teams had quality scoring chances in the second half, but neither could convert. The Lady Voltage maintained their lead through tough defense and possessing the ball.

Kristin Luckenbill collected seven saves in the win, while Cometes’ goalkeeper Marie Pier-Bilodeau had three. The Lady Voltage tallied 5 shots, the Cometes took 13.

The Lady Voltage are back in action Saturday, July 7th at 5:30 p.m. against the Hamilton Avalanche at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex.

Voltage summer camps have begun and continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players aged 5-18 and of all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 25, 2007) The Voltage look to score their first win of the season against the Ottawa Fury Wednesday.
“We played our best game yet against the Knights on Saturday. We unlucky, but I am still very proud of the way the team played,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage (0-7-3) will face the Fury (2-2-3) for a third time this season. The two teams fought to a 1-1 tie in Ottawa on June 6th, in their first meeting of the season. The two teams faced off again in Ottawa on June 12th, this time the Voltage fell to the Fury 4-0. The Voltage look to even the score and tally their first win of the season.
The Voltage are led by Marko Malovic, the team’s leading goal scorer with three goals on the season and the Voltage’s 2006 leading goal scorer Matt Stedman who tallied his two goals in back-to-back games. Tommy Szczypiorski and Bo Vuckovic lead the team in assists for the season.
Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey of Essex, Vt. leads the PDL in saves for the season, tallying 67 in nine games.
The Fury are led by William Beauge. Beauge leads the team with eight points on four goals for the season.
The Voltage are coming off of a rough 1-0 loss to the Brooklyn Knights, in which a Voltage defender attempted to clear the ball but instead the clear deflected off of a Knights’ attacker and into the net.
The Vermont Voltage are Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage and Fury kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex, the second game of the doubleheader. The Lady Voltage take the field at 5:30 p.m. to face the Laval Comets.
Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players of aged 5-18 of all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 25, 2007)— After tallying their first win of the season, the Vermont Lady Voltage took to continue their winning ways against the Laval Comets.

“We played our best game of the season Saturday against the Rhinos. The team fought hard and deserved the win,” said Jamie Hutchins, Lady Voltage coach.

The Lady Voltage (1-5) scored their first win against the Rochester Raging Rhinos (2-4) on Saturday. The Lady Voltage tallied their first goal in the 51st minute when Kelsey Rdzanek finished a Patty Spielman cross to take the lead. The Lady Voltage added their second goal in the 54th minute when Spielman converted a penalty kick to extend their lead. Amy Cochran would add their third goal in the 74th minute when she broke past the Raging Rhinos’ defense.

The Lady Voltage are led former University of Vermont stand-out Amy Cochran. Cochran’s experience has been vital in developing the young Lady Voltage squad. The Lady Voltage are also excited to welcome back Kristin Luckenbill, their Olympic gold medalist goalkeeper. Luckenbill’s experience combined with her confidence and demeanor is invaluable to the young Lady Voltage team.

The Lady Voltage have fallen to the Comets (4-2) in their first three meetings of the summer. The Lady Voltage look to finish the series with a win on Wednesday. The Comets are led in scoring by Aimee Legault, who has five goals for the season.

The W-League is not only known to be North America’s top women’s soccer league, but is one of the most competitive women’s leagues in the world. The W-League allows the nation’s best high school and college students to compete with internationally renowned players without losing college eligibility. The W-League provides women athletes with more than just an opportunity to play the world’s most popular sport, but creates networking opportunities and real-world business experiences for their benefit both on and off the field. These women are the role models for soccer’s next generation as they look to follow their dreams of playing soccer at the highest level.
The Lady Voltage take the field at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to face the Laval Comets at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex. The Voltage and Ottawa Fury kick-off at 7:30 p.m. in the second game of the doubleheader.
Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the Vermont. The camps are for players of aged 5-18 of all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 23, 2007)- The Vermont Voltage fell in a heartbreaker to the Brooklyn Knights 1-0 in their return home after a seven game road trip.

“Tonight was the best soccer we have played this season. We kept possession and created chances. Brooklyn is a good team, I am proud of the way our guys played,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.

The teams entered halftime with the score locked at 0-0. Each team had good scoring opportunities but struggled to capitalize.

The Knights (4-3-2) pulled ahead in the 73rd minute when a Voltage (0-7-3) defender attempted to clear the ball. The ball deflected of off the Knights' Eric Anton and into the net giving the Knights a lead they would not relinquish.

The Voltage tallied four shots while the Knights had nine. Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey notched six saves in the loss for the Voltage. Knights' goalkeeper Steve Diaz collected two saves.

“It was great to play at home again. Games on the road are tough. We have the greatest fans in the league,” said Vuckovic.

The Voltage are back in action Wednesday, June 27 th , taking on the Ottawa Fury at 7:30 p.m. at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex.

Voltage summer camps have begun and continue through the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York . The camps welcome players ages 5-18 of all skill levels.

( ST.ALBANS, VT June 23, 2007) The Vermont Lady Voltage tallied their first win of the 2007 season against the Rochester Raging Rhinos 3-1.

“Today's performance was our best of the season. The Lady Voltage played very well, they connected passes and created quality scoring chances,” said Iri Sunj , Vermont Voltage and Lady Voltage assistant general manager.

After a scoreless first half, the Lady Voltage (1-6) in the 51 st minute when Kelsey Rdnazek finished a Patty Spielman cross to give the Lady Voltage the lead they would never relinquish.

The Lady Voltage struck again just moments later in the 54 th when the Lady Voltage's Morgan Keefe was taken down in the penalty box resulting in a penalty kick. Patty Spielman finished the penalty kick to increase the lead.

The Raging Rhinos (2-4) attempted a comeback in the 69 th minute when Gretchen Miller finished a rebound to make the score 2-1.

The Lady Voltage added their final goal in the 74 th minute when Amy Cochran broke past the Raging Rhino defense to extend the lead.

The Lady Voltage tallied 14 shots while the Raging Rhinos had 12. Lady Voltage goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill notched 10 saves while Raging Rhinos goalkeeper Joy McKenzie had 10.

The W-League is not only known to be North America 's top women's soccer league, but is one of the most competitive women's leagues in the world. The W-League allows the nation's best high school and college students to compete with internationally renowned players without losing college eligibility. The W-League provides women athletes with more than just an opportunity to play the world's most popular sport, but creates networking opportunities and real-world business experiences for their benefit both on and off the field. These women are the role models for soccer's next generation as they look to follow their dreams of playing soccer at the highest level.

The Lady Voltage are back in action Wednesday, June 27 th at 5:30 p.m. against the Laval Comets at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex.

Voltage summer camps have begun and continue on throughout the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York . The camps are for players aged 5-18 and of all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 14, 2007)— The Lady Voltage return home Saturday after a four game road stand to face-off against the Rochester Raging Rhinos.

“We have improved our play steadily over the past few weeks. Playing on the road is always a challenge but we have fought hard and continued to stay strong,” said Jamie Hutchins, Lady Voltage coach.

The Lady Voltage (0-5) fell to the Raging Rhinos (2-3) 4-1 last weekend in Rochester.

Francis Filva has given the Lady Voltage an offense spark, scoring two goals in her first two games with the team. Amy Cochran controls the midfield for the Lady Voltage, her skill and experience prove challenging for opponents.

The Raging Rhinos are led by Gretchen Miller who has four goals and an assist, leading the team with nine points.
The W-League is not only known to be North America’s top women’s soccer league, but is one of the most competitive women’s leagues in the world. The W-League allows the nation’s best high school and college students to compete with internationally renowned players without losing college eligibility. The W-League provides women athletes with more than just an opportunity to play the world’s most popular sport, but creates networking opportunities and real-world business experiences for their benefit both on and off the field. These women are the role models for soccer’s next generation as they look to follow their dreams of playing soccer at the highest level.
The Lady Voltage take the field at 5:30 p.m. Saturday to face the Rochester Raging Rhinos at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex. The Voltage and Knights kick-off at 7:30 p.m. in the second game of the doubleheader.
Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the Vermont. The camps are for players of aged 5-18 of all skill levels.
Come visit the Voltage and Lady Voltage in the community as the walk in the Relay for Life Friday at the Champlain Valley Exposition beginning at 6 p.m. The Voltage and Lady Voltage will also be at the Essex United Soccer Tournament Saturday to cheer on future Voltage and Lady Voltage players.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 21, 2007) After a difficult seven game road
series, the Vermont Voltage return to home Saturday to face-off against the Brooklyn Knights.
“I am proud of the way the team performed on the road. The young team gained a lot of experience and developed nicely,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage (0-6-3) are excited to return to home to play in front of their amazing fans. The Voltage will spend remainder of their season in Vermont.
The Voltage are led by Marko Malovic, the team’s leading goal scorer with three goals on the season and the Voltage’s 2006 leading goal scorer Matt Stedman who has tallied his two goals in the last two games. Tomy Szczypiorkski and Bo Vuckovic lead the team in assists for the season.
Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey of Essex, Vt. leads the PDL in saves for the season, tallying 67 in nine games.
The Voltage fell to the Knights (3-3-2) in the 2007 season opener 5-0, giving up three goals late in the second half of the match. The Knights enter the match in fourth place within the Northeast Division. Tarik Smith leads the Knights in points and scoring with five goals for the season.
“The Knights are a good team. We will need to maintain possession and generate offense. With our fans behind us we will be tough to beat,” said Vuckovic.
The Vermont Voltage are Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage and Knights kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Collins-Perley Sports Complex, the second game of the doubleheader. The Lady Voltage take the field at 5:30 p.m. to face the Rochester Raging Rhinos.
Voltage summer camps have begun and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of aged
5-18 of all skill levels.
Come visit the Voltage and Lady Voltage in the community as the walk in the Relay for Life Friday at the Champlain Valley Exposition beginning at 6 p.m.
The Voltage and Lady Voltage will also be at the Essex United Soccer Tournament Saturday to cheer on future Voltage and Lady Voltage players.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 10, 2007)- Looking to score their first win of the 2007
season, the Vermont Voltage take-on the Ottawa Fury for a second time in just three games.
“The team is playing well, we have continued to improve throughout the season. It won’t be long until we get a win,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage (0-4-3) are picking up the pieces after a heartbreaking loss in stoppage time Saturday night against league rivals the Cape Cod Crusaders (4-0-3). The Voltage fell behind early in the second half, evened the score in the 67th minute then gave up the final penalty kick more than four minutes into stoppage time.
Marko Malovic tallied his third goal of the season on the penalty kick that evened the score. Malovic has scored all the Voltage goals this season.
The Voltage battled to a 1-1 tie last Wednesday against a talented Fury
(1-2-3) squad. The Voltage took the lead in the 11th minute when Malovic finished a Tommy Szczypiorski cross. The Fury evened the score on a Voltage own goal.
“Ottawa better be ready. The guys are hungry for their first win and want to get three points on the road. We are just trying to earn some points on the road to prepare us for our upcoming home games,” said Vuckovic.
The Fury are led by Forward William Beauge. Beauge’s speed and ability to create opportunities make him a dangerous player. Beauge is the leading scorer for the Fury with two goals on the season.
The Vermont Voltage is Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a highest level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage face-off against the Ottawa Fury at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Keith Harris Stadium in Ottawa. The Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m. to face the Brooklyn Knights.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and continue through the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players ages 5-18 and of all skill levels.

(HYANNIS, MA June 9, 2007)- The Vermont Voltage fell to the Cape Cod
Crusaders 2-1 Saturday night in a game dominated by penalty kicks.
“I am so proud of the guys, we proved we can play with the best team in the league [Cape Cod]. We went into the game with the plan to maintain possession and keep the ball out of our net in the first half. We stuck to the plan and delivered, it is always hard to lose in stoppage time,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
With the score deadlocked at 0-0 after the first half of play, the Crusaders (5-0-3) assumed the lead in the 49th minute. A hand ball was called on a Voltage defender leading to the first penalty kick. The Crusaders converted the kick giving them the 1-0 lead early in the second half.
The Voltage (0-3-3) began to push-up and apply offensive pressure to the Crusaders knowing that they had nothing to lose. In the 67th minute Matt Stedman began a counterattack by stealing the ball in the middle third of the field and broke past the Crusader defense. Stedman sent a through ball to Vuckovic who was taken down in the Crusader penalty box. Marko Malovic finished the penalty kick for the Voltage, making the score 1-1. Malovic has scored all three of the Voltage goals this season.
With the end of the match near, Voltage defender Bill Gustafson took the ball into the Crusaders zone looking to take the lead. Gustafson was taken down in a hard tackle and tore his meniscus in stoppage time. The Crusaders would continue to play despite the injury and took the ball into the Voltage penalty box when they were given a penalty kick when the Crusader forward and Voltage defender collided. The Crusaders took the lead in the 94th minute off of the penalty kick with the final whistle coming just seconds later.
“There is nothing you can do when you lose after playing this hard. The guys gave it their all and never gave up. It is tough to lose on a penalty kick in the closing seconds of the game especially after one of your teammates is taken down. We are on the road again Wednesday in Ottawa and we will continue to work hard toward our first win,” said Vuckovic on the loss.
The Voltage fought to a 1-1 tie against the Crusaders (3-0-3) at home on May 25th in their 2007 home opener. The Crusaders took a lead early in the second half, but the Voltage evened the score with just minutes remaining in the match.
The Vermont Voltage are Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage take-on the Ottawa Fury (1-1-3) for the second time this season Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Keith Harris Stadium in Ottawa. The Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m. to face the Brooklyn Knights.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and continuing through the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps welcome players ages 5-18 of all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 6, 2007)- The Vermont Voltage take-on the Cape Cod
Crusaders, their fiercest league rivals, Saturday for the second time this season.
“We played our best soccer of the season against Ottawa. The team is training hard and it shows as we continue to improve each game. We need to focus on maintaining possession and connecting passes, once we do, we will be unbeatable” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage (0-3-3) took the lead in the 11th minute Wednesday night when Tommy Szczypiorski, of Colchester, Vt., intercepted a Fury pass and took the ball into the box. Szczypiorski then crossed the ball to Marko Malovic who beat the Fury goalkeeper placing the ball in the lower right corner of the net.
Marko Malovic has scored both of the Voltage goals for the season. Malovic, with Matt Stedman and Tommy Szczypiorksi provide the offense sparks for the Voltage.
The Voltage gave up nine goals in their first two games, but have given up just three goals in the last four games. The team has tightened up defensively under the leadership of defenders David Purser and Justin VanMatre.
Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey of Essex, Vt., led the PDL League in saves heading into the game against Ottawa. In five games, Hennessey tallied 51 saves.
The Voltage fought to a 1-1 tie against the Crusaders (3-0-3) at home on May 25th in their 2007 home opener. The Crusaders took a lead early in the second half, but the Voltage evened the score with just minutes remaining in the match.
The Crusaders are led by Dwight Barnett. Barnett has 13 points, ranked third overall for points in the PDL League. Barnett has scored six goals in six games this season. The Crusaders enter the weekend in second place in the Northeast Division.
“The Crusaders are our biggest rival in the league. They are always a tough team and facing them on the road will be a challenge,” said Vuckovic.
The Vermont Voltage are Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions.
The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage face-off against the Cape Cod Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m. to face the Brooklyn Knights.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and continuing through the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York.
The camps are for players ages 5-18 and all skill levels.

(OTTAWA June 4, 2007)- In their third road game in a series of seven, the
Vermont Voltage fought to a 1-1 tie with the Ottawa Fury Wednesday night.
“In the first half we played our best soccer of the season. We had good scoring chances, maintained possession and the team really worked well together,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage (0-3-3) took the lead in the 11th minute when Tommy Szczypiorski, of Colchester, Vt., intercepted a Fury pass and took the ball into the box. Szczypiorski then crossed the ball to Marko Malovic who beat the Fury goalkeeper placing the ball in the lower right corner of the net.
The Fury (1-1-3) evened the score in the 19th minute when a Fury midfielder crossed a ball into the crowded penalty box. The ball deflected off of the head of a Voltage defender and past goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey.
The Voltage had another scoring opportunity in the 34th minute when forward Matt Stedman went 1-on-1 with the Fury goalkeeper only to hit the post.
The Fury began strong in the second half, but the Voltage tightened defensively and halted all Fury attacks. The Voltage defense was led by David Purser, Justin VanMatre and goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey.
The Voltage tallied three shots; the Fury had four. Hennessey of Essex, Vt. recorded four saves for the Voltage in the tie.
“We are pleased with the tie, but we will continue to work on possession. We are happy earning points on the road, but three [points] tonight would have been really nice,” said Vuckovic.
The Vermont Voltage is Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage continue the road series Saturday at 7:00p.m. when they face-off against the Cape Cod Crusaders (3-0-3) for a second time during the 2007 season. The Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m. to face the Brooklyn Knights.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and continuing through the summer at various locations in Vermont and New York. The camps are for players ages 5-18 and all skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 5, 2007)— The Lady Voltage travel to Montreal to face the Laval Comets for a third time during the 2007 season. “We played well this weekend, certainly our best play of the season. For only having 10 players I was really happy with the team’s performance,” said Lady Voltage coach Jamie Hutchins. The Lady Voltage fell to the Toronto Lady Lynx by a score of 3-0 with just 10 players for the entire match. The Lady Lynx scored three goals in the first half, but with tightened defense the Lady Voltage fought to a 0-0 second half. Amy Cochran, the former University of Vermont standout, led the Lady Voltage. Cochran dominated the midfield, serving as the link between the Lady Voltage offense and defense. The Lady Voltage goalkeeper Kimberly Diaz, of Florida State University delivered fantastic saves to preserve the scoreless second half. Diaz tallied 4 saves against the Lady Lynx Saturday, providing the Lady Voltage with a fierce last line of defense.
The Lady Voltage fell to Comets (2-1) in their first two meetings of the season. The Lady Voltage struggled in the season opener, losing 7-1, but fell just 3-0 in their second match the following day.
The W-League is not only known to be North America’s top women’s soccer league, but is one of the most competitive women’s leagues in the world. The W-League allows the nation’s best high school and college students to compete with internationally renowned players without losing college eligibility. The W-League provides women athletes with more than just an opportunity to play the world’s most popular sport, but creates networking opportunities and real-world business experiences for their benefit both on and off the field. These women are the role models for soccer’s next generation as they look to follow their dreams of playing soccer at the highest level. “The team is coming together and our play is steadily improving. We still have some work to do but I’m pleased with our progress,” said Hutchins about the opening match.
The Lady Voltage and Lady Lynx take the field at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS June 4, 2007)- Heading across the border, the Vermont Voltage will face-off against the Ottawa Fury Wednesday still hunting for their first win of the 2007 season.
“Each game shows improvement. The team is building confidence and we have really begun to play well. We are starting to possess the ball and connect passes. The guys are working hard and it is showing in the results,”
said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage (0-3-2) were unable to score goals in the 0-0 tie Friday night when they took on the Albany Admirals. The Voltage tallied 8 shots, having plenty of scoring opportunities but could not find the back of the net. Tommy Szczpiorski and Bo Vuckovic both had 1-on-1 scoring chances with the goalkeeper, but neither could finish.
The Voltage take on the Fury (1-0-1) Friday night in Ottawa for the first time this season. The Voltage fell to the Fury twice by the score of 1-0 in Ottawa, but in their third meeting during 2006 the Voltage beat the Fury 2-0 in front of a home crowd.
“The team is so young, it is a rebuilding year. We still have six road games left and then we can return home for the rest of the season. This part of the season in the toughest, especially with a new team but I am really proud of the way the guys played in Albany Playing well on the road will help our confidence and give us momentum for the rest of the season,”
explained Vuckovic.
The Vermont Voltage is Vermont’s premier soccer team, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage kick-off against the Fury on Wednesday, June 6th at 6:30 p.m. in their second road game of a series of seven. The Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m. to face the Brooklyn Knights.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

(TORONTO June 2, 2007)— The Vermont Lady Voltage fell to the Toronto Lady Lynx 3-0 Saturday on their first lengthy road trip of the season.
“We played very well today despite having just 10 players. Toronto is always a good team and we really stuck with them, especially in the second half,” said Jamie Hutchins, Lady Voltage coach.
Playing with just 10 players for the entirety of the match, the Lady Voltage (0-3) gave up three goals in the first have to the talent Lady Lynx (3-0) squad.
However, with strong defense and some amazing saves by goalkeeper Kimberly Diaz, the Lady Voltage kept the second half scoreless.
Amy Cochran led the Lady Voltage, her strength in the midfield prevented the Lady Lynx offense from building attacks, allowing for the scoreless second half.
Lady Voltage goalkeeper, Kimberly Diaz tallied four saves. The Lady Voltage took five shots, while the Lady Lynx had 11 shots on the Lady Voltage goal.
“We played really well in the second half. Amy Cochran led our offense and defense, denying their chances and creating ours. For a such a long ride and only having 10 players I am very pleased with our performance,” said Hutchins.
The W-League is not only known to be North America’s top women’s soccer league, but is one of the most competitive women’s leagues in the world. The W-League allows the nation’s best high school and college students to compete with internationally renowned players without losing college eligibility. The W-League provides women athletes with more than just an opportunity to play the world’s most popular sport, but creates networking opportunities and real-world business experiences for their benefit both on and off the field. These women are the role models for soccer’s next generation as they look to follow their dreams of playing soccer at the highest level.
The Lady Voltage continue on the road, heading to Montreal to face the Laval Comets on Wednesday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m. This will be the third meeting this season between the Lady Voltage and the Comets.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

(ALBANY, NY June 1, 2007)- The Vermont Voltage fought to a 0-0 tie against the Albany Admirals Friday night.
“We played very well tonight. The guys worked hard and we had plenty of chances that we just could not capitalize on,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
Despite having chances to take the lead in the first half, the Voltage (0-3-2) entered the locker rooms at halftime with the score tied 0-0. Bo Vuckovic and Tommy Szczpiorksi both had great scoring opportunities but neither could find the back of the net.
The second half brought much of the same, plenty of opportunities but no goals to show for them.
The Voltage tallied 8 shots on net, as did the Admirals (2-2-1). Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey, an Essex, VT native, had 7 saves in the draw.
“We continue to improve our play. We were able to maintain possession and knock the ball around. Good performances on the road like that which we had tonight, will help the guys built confidence. We are a young team but they have improved each game. I am really proud of them,” said Vuckovic.
The Vermont Voltage is Vermont’s premier soccer club, playing in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage continue on their series of road games to face the Ottawa Fury (1-0-1) on Wednesday, June 6th at 6:30 p.m. The Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m. to face the Brooklyn Knights.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT June 1, 2007)— The Lady Voltage will begin a series of four
away games Saturday as take-on the Toronto Lady Lynx. “We still have a lot of things to work on as we begin this series of away games. We are still waiting for players to arrive and a long way to go,” said Lady Voltage coach Jamie Hutchins.
The Lady Voltage fell to the Laval Comets twice in less than 24 hours last weekend. However, with improved defense and heightened team cohesiveness the Lady Voltage fell just 3-0 on Sunday to the Comets. The Lady Voltage were led by goalkeeper Kimberly Diaz, of Florida State University. Diaz tallied 11 saves against the Comets Saturday and 19 on Sunday to provide the Lady Voltage with a fierce last line of defense. The Lady Voltage fell to the Lady Lynx in their two meetings last season. The Lady Voltage enter the game looking for their first win of the 2007 while the Lady Lynx have dominate their opponents with 6-0 and 4-0 wins.
The W-League is not only known to be North America’s top women’s soccer league, but is one of the most competitive women’s leagues in the world. The W-League allows the nation’s best high school and college students to compete with internationally renowned players without losing college eligibility. The W-League provides women athletes with more than just an opportunity to play the world’s most popular sport, but creates networking opportunities and real-world business experiences for their benefit both on and off the field. These women are the role models for soccer’s next generation as they look to follow their dreams of playing soccer at the highest level. “Toronto is always one of the best teams in all of the W-League. Their roster always has a number of Canadian National Team Players. It will be a tough weekend for us,” said Hutchins about the opening match. The Lady Voltage and Lady Lynx take the field at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

Admirals looking for their first win of the 2007 season as they begin a series of seven away games.
“We played much better this weekend than we had so far this season.
Playing our next seven games of the road will be a good test for us. I’m confident that once we sort things out we will be a very good team,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage tied the Cape Cod Crusaders, and fiercest league rivals,
1-1 in the home opener Friday night in front of their beloved hometown fans.
The Voltage fell in a heart-breaker to the Long Island Rough Riders, the Northeast Division points leader, Saturday night 1-0 in an evenly matched game.
The Voltage offense was led by Forwards Matt Stedman and Tommy Szczpiorski, as well as Marko Malovic who broke past the Crusader defense Friday night to tally the Voltage’s only goal of the weekend. Voltage goalkeeper, Stephen Hennessey, tallied 19 saves Friday night and 13 saves Saturday night, providing the Voltage with a nearly impenetrable final line of defense.
Both the Admirals (0-4) and Voltage (0-3-1) enter the match looking for their first win. The teams split their pair of games, each team winning at home.
“The team is so young, it is a rebuilding year. The team is learning slowly but we are headed into the toughest part of our season. Getting a few wins on the road will help our confidence and give us momentum for the rest of the season,” explained Vuckovic.
The Vermont Voltage is an amateur soccer team in the Player Development League (PDL) within the United Soccer Leagues. The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 64 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the Northeast Division.
The Voltage continue on their series of road games to face the Ottawa Fury (1-0-1) on Wednesday, June 6th at 6:30 p.m. The Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m. to face the Brooklyn Knights.
Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS May 26, 2007) Looking for their first win of the 2007 season, the Vermont Voltage fell to the Long Island Rough Riders in a tough 1-0 match.

“We played well; it was a tough game to lose. The two teams were even and both fought heard. We had our chances and could not capitalize on them,” said Bo Vuckovic Voltage coach and player about the loss.

The teams left for halftime with the score locked at 0-0. In a defense battle both teams had their scoring opportunities but could not find the back of the net.

The Rough Riders (4-0) scored the only goal of the match in the 80th minute when Mike Palacio bicycle kicked a cross into the upper left corner past Voltage (0-3-1) goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey.

Forwards Matt Stedman and Marko Malovic both had 1-on-1 opportunities with the goalkeeper in the second half but neither could finish.

Hennessey tallied 11 saves for the Voltage in the match against 15 shots by the Rough Riders. The Voltage had 4 shots on goal, with Rough Riders goalkeeper Timmy Melia collecting 2 saves.

“Both nights we had a great crowd, Vermonters game out to support us. It is nice to play at home, the fans gave us a boost,” said Vuckovic.

The Vermont Voltage is a semi-pro soccer team in the Player Development League (PDL). The league allows the most talented high school and college players to compete at a pro level without losing college eligibility. There are 62 teams in the PDL, which is split into four conferences and eight divisions. The Voltage are in the Eastern Conference, playing within the New England Division. The Eastern Conference has repeatedly been voted by all PDL coaches as being the toughest, due to the high number of colleges from which to draw players.

The Voltage begin a series of seven straight away games with a trip to Albany on Friday, June 1st to take-on the Admirals. The Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd to face the Brooklyn Knights for a second time this season.

Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

(ST.ALBANS, VT May 26, 2007) In their first match of the 2007 season, the Vermont Lady Voltage fell in a tough match 7-0 to the Laval Comets.

“We haven’t gotten things in order yet to begin the season. We are still missing players and have many things to work on. They were a good team and it’s unfortunate that we have to play them again tomorrow,” said Jamie Hutchins, Lady Voltage coach.

The Comets (1-0) wasted no time; Emelie Merger opened the scoring in the first minute of play. Merger would add her second in the 15th minute to make the score 2-0. Josee Belanger tailed a hat trick with goals in the 16th, 20th and 33rd minutes of the opening half.

The Lady Voltage (0-1) would get on the score board with a far post goal in the 39th minute by Morgan Keefe of South Burlington, Vt.

Laval would add another in the 49th minute when Cindy Walsh finished a penalty kick. The final goal of the match came in the 70th minute by Sandra Coutude.

Voltage goalkeepers Kimberly Diaz and Kerri Ward combined for 11 saves in match. The Voltage tallied 4 shots, the Comets had 15 shots.

The Lady Voltage are back in action tomorrow against the Comets again tomorrow on the road in Montréal. The Lady Voltage return home on Saturday, June 23rd to face the Rochester Rhinos.

Voltage summer camps begin the week of June 18 and will continue on throughout the summer at various locations throughout the state. The camps are for players of all ages and skill levels.

ST.ALBANS, Vt. (August 12, 2006) – Looking for their first win of the 2007 season, the Vermont Voltage tied the Cape Cod Crusaders 1-1 in the season home opener.

“With the crowd behind us the guys never gave up, they played hard even though we were down during the second half. Cape Cod is one of the best teams in all the PDL League and we stayed with them. The crowd was great, we are excited to play in-front of them,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.

The teams entered halftime with the score tied at 0-0. Both teams had chances but neither could capitalize.

The Crusaders (2-0-2) were the first to score. Dwight Barnett finished an Abi Chavez pass to put the Crusaders ahead in the 60th minute.

The Voltage (0-2-1) never gave up; with tough defense and possession they evened the score in the 86th minute. Marko Malovic finished a Matt Stedman pass.

Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey of Essex, Vt. had 17 saves against 16 Crusader shots. The Crusader goalkeepers Brendan Lawless and James Thrope combined for 4 saves against 4 Voltage shots.

“We played well overall, we never gave up. The defense was shaking in the beginning of the first half but we really stepped it up after last week. I am proud of the team and I hope we carry this intensity into our game tomorrow,” said Vuckovic.

The Voltage are in action tomorrow in the second half of a doubleheader to face the Long Island Rough Riders (3-0) this season. The Rough Riders enter the match in first place within the Northeastern Division. The Rough Riders played in the USL-2, the division above the PDL League in which the Voltage currently play, ensuring a tough ma