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Vermont Voltage News
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Voltage Concluded 2010 Campaign The Vermont Voltage have concluded another campaign with a loss to FC Boston. At The Messenger Night in St. Albans the Vermont Voltage were defeated in their final game of the year against the FC Boston Immigrants 3-2 ending their 11 game unbeaten run. The game was off to a quick start with both teams creating chances right from the opening whistle, but neither able to capitalize. The game made a drastic change in the 32nd minute when the captain of the Voltage Pano Georgiadis was sent off for denying FC Boston a goal scoring opportunity. Despite the sending off the score was tied 0-0 at halftime. It only took 3 minutes into the second half for the Immigrant to take advantage of being a man up with a goal from Danny Xavier. Xavier doubled his tally 2 minutes later when he capitalized on a poor clearance by the Voltage. Mario Maric pulled one goal back for the Voltage in the 54th minute with mazy run through the box. The immigrants scored a third goal in the 83rd minute followed by a goal in the 91st minute for the Voltage by Ben Wells. In the end it wasn't enough for the Voltage. "It was a good game but a questionable call by the ref sending off Pano hurt us because playing with ten men against a quality team like this is very difficult," said Player/coach Bo Vuckovic, "The Eaton Fine Jewelry and Governor's Highway Safety Halftime shows were great and very enjoyable, finally I want to thank all the fans who stayed through the rain to support us. Despite the result it was a good way to end the season." The voltage would like to thank all our sponsors and fans for a wonderful season and we hope to see you all again next year Jeff McLaughlin The Vermont Voltage have concluded another campaign with a stellar record finishing the 2009 season 10-2-2. After suffering two early defeats the Voltage finished the season with a twelve game unbeaten streak. Led by Voltage legends Bo "The Big Cheese" Vuckovic and Bo "Boogie" Simic and featuring up and coming stars Juan Peralta, Mario Maric, Bryan McGraw and Vermont's own Gardner Morrow the Vermont Voltage embraced their new surroundings in Burlington and reeled off an eight game home unbeaten streak. The win streak concluded with an emotional farewell to seven year veteran Bo Simic in his final game, a 2-1 victory over Boston. The Voltage Organization would like to thank all the fans, volunteers, and staff and express their gratitude to the people of Burlington who embraced the Voltage in their new home. After such a wonderful beginning in Burlington they can't wait to come back for another year of heart stopping Voltage action in the family friendly atmosphere provided in Burlington. The atmosphere in Burlington was fantastic and the new venue and promotions provided a fun-filled backdrop for great games all year long. New promotions included "Click-or-ticket" night, Key Bank night, TD Banknorth night, Green Mountain Power night, and New England Federal Credit Union night. For each of these special nights the Voltage wore special warm ups that were autographed and thrown into the stands before the game and extra Voltage paraphernalia giveaways were sponsored by Voltage partners. The Voltage look forward to continuing the success they had in Burlington next year and are excited about continuing the tradition they established in St. Albans in the past by playing home games in both Burlington and St. Albans next year. As always the Voltage can't wait to come back even better next year and will be working hard this off season to build an even better squad next year. They will also be furthering their efforts in the community through the new Junior Voltage Youth Club. The Club will have teams in every age group from U-8 to U-19 and will provide the opportunity for players to possibly move into the professional first team. Voltage players will be coaching and providing positive role models for kids through the club and by visiting schools throughout Vermont. Don't forget the Voltage Season begins again in two hundred and fifteen days. In the meantime you can keep up with the Voltage at www.vermontvoltage.com, on Facebook, or by visiting their club headquarters at 10 Kingman Street in St. Albans. Jeff McLaughlin Voltage Conclude Campaign with Two Wins The Vermont Voltage concluded their stellar 2009 campaign with two consecutive victories to push their record to 10-2-2. On the eighth of August the Voltage crushed FC Panellinios 5-0 at Burlington High School. Mario Maric provided plenty of electricity for the Voltage with two goals and Hank Stebbins made five saves to earn the shutout in goal for the Voltage. Bo Vuckovic, Juan Peralta, and Ben Wells tacked on to push the goal total to five. The St. Vincent All-Stars from Boston made the Voltage earn their 2-1 victory on August fifteenth. Bo Vuckovic blasted in a rebound in the twenty seventh minute and Ben Wells followed three minutes later with a stunning right footed volley to put the Voltage up 2-0. In the second half the All-Stars stormed back, scoring on a rebound in the seventy first minute after injuries to Voltage stalwarts Mario Maric and Tommy Szczypiorski left the Voltage briefly outmanned. The All-Stars continued to possess and attack for the final twenty minutes. Despite the onslaught the Voltage defense, led by captain Panos Georgiadis, stiffened and preserved the 2-1 result for the Voltage. Per usual the humble Georgiadis deflected praise, "Hank Stebbins came up big in goal and Ben Wells' work rate was great all day long," Georgiadis stated afterwards. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff McLaughlin Voltage Looking to Continue Unbeaten Streak 2009 AUGUST 6 The Vermont Voltage semi-pro soccer club will host FC Panellinios Canada on August 8 at Burlington High School . The Voltage are coming off of a 1-0 victory over MPS Portland Phoenix last Saturday night. Juan Peralta scored the lone goal in the winning effort, while goalkeeper Hank Stebbins recorded the team’s fifth shutout of the season. The team has posted an impressive 8-2-2 record this season and has gone unbeaten in their past ten matches. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. Admission is five dollars. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff McLaughlin Peralta Lifts Voltage Past Portland , 1-0 2009 AUGUST 1 An enthusiastic crowd gathered at Burlington High School on Saturday night to watch Vermont ’s premier soccer club, the Vermont Voltage, post their eighth victory of the season on KeyBank night. The Voltage defeated MPS Portland Phoenix 1-0 on a second half goal scored by midfielder Juan Peralta. After a back-and-forth battle in the first half, the Voltage were able to control the ball in the second half. With great communication and crisp passing, the Voltage were able to maintain possession. Peralta was able to advance the ball over the defense and fire a shot past Portland goalkeeper Adam Blanchard in the 70th minute. Voltage goalkeeper Hank Stebbins earned the shutout, stopping all eight shots he faced. Blanchard posted nine saves on ten shots for Portland . The Voltage will host FC Panellinois Canada on Saturday August 8 at Burlington High School . The match is set to begin at 7 p.m. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff McLaughlin Voltage Tie VASL All-Stars, 2-2 25 JULY 2009 The Vermont Voltage Premier Soccer Club hosted the VASL, Vermont Amateur Soccer League, All-Stars on Saturday night. After two halves of aggressive soccer, the game ended in a 2-2 tie. After the All-Stars took a 2-1 lead in minute 90, Voltage midfielder Juan Peralta scored in the final two minutes of play to avert the loss. Voltage forward Tomy Szczipiorski opened the scoring with a left-footed goal in the fourth minute of play. The Voltage continued to dominate the first half, taking a 1-0 lead into the break. Both teams came out playing very aggressive in the second half. The game remained 1-0 until VASL forward Kyle Dezotell knotted the game at one in minute 63. All-Stars forward Tyler McNee tallied the second VASL goal. A great crowd gathered at Burlington High School for the annual match. Entertainment was provided with half-time competitions sponsored by New England Federal Credit Union and Governor’s Highway Be Seat Smart Program. The Voltage will be at home next Saturday August 1 for a match against MPS Portland Phoenex. The game will begin at 7 p.m. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff McLaughlin Voltage Celebrates Tenth Birthday with Victory 18 JULY 2009 The Vermont Voltage hosted the Cape Cod Crusaders on Saturday night in celebration of the club’s tenth season in Vermont . The Voltage dominated play from the opening whistle, as they cruised to an easy 5-0 victory. A large crowd gathered at Burlington High School to take part in the occasion, as the Voltage delivered a great effort to capture the victory. Forward Lukas Petersen tallied the first Voltage goal of the night on a great pass from player/coach Bo Vuckovic. The Voltage began to run away with the match after midfielder Juan Peralta scored the second and third Voltage goals. The club took a 3-0 lead into half-time and continued to dominate in the second half. South Burlington graduate Mario Maric tallied two second-half goals of his own to help solidify the Voltage’s sixth consecutive victory. Goalkeepers Hank Stebbins and Jason Burnett split the shutout, as the Voltage improve to 7-2-1 on the season, with a record of 5-1 at home. Vuckovic earned two assists in the effort, while Maric received Rehab Gym player of the game. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff McLaughlin Voltage Shutout Immigrants, 2-0 Voltage Shutout Immigrants After some heavy rainfall and a mild thunderstorm, the Vermont Voltage proceeded to host the FC Boston Immigrants at Burlington High School on Saturday night. The Voltage improved its record to 6-2-1 after defeating the Immigrants for the second time this season. The Voltage took a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute of play on a goal scored by midfielder Mario Maric, assisted by Lukas Petersen. With less than twenty minutes to play, forward Tomy Szczypriorski gave the Voltage a 2-0 lead off of a great pass from midfielder Ethan Morrow. Voltage goalkeeper Hank Stebbins delivered a great performance in goal, recording eight saves and the shutout. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff McLaughlin Voltage Shutout FC Canada The Vermont Voltage coasted to its fourth victory of the year on Saturday night with a 4-0 win over FC CMSRO Canada. Voltage forward Darko Kolic received player of the game, scoring two goals and an assist in the effort. The Voltage took a 1-0 lead on a beautiful goal scord by Kolic in the eighth minute of play. Just five minutes later, Voltage player/coach Bo Vuckovic assisted a goal scored by Burlington High School graduate Lukas Petersen. The pace of the match slowed down following the second goal for the Voltage as they continued to maintain possession. The Voltage took a 2-0 lead into halftime on six shots, while goalkeeper Hank Stebbins provided two saves on two shots from Canada. The lead stayed at two until the seventieth minute when Voltage midfielder Mario Maric scored the third goal of the match. With just two minutes to play in the game, Kolic tallied his second goal of the match to put the game away for the Voltage. Stebbins finished the game with three saves on just three shots. The Voltage held its first annual Voltage Cup at the Collins Perley complex in St. Albans Saturday afternoon prior to the match. The cup consisted of youth soccer ranging from U-12 to U-17 leagues. The tournament was a great success as players from the Voltage officiated games and helped continue the growth of youth soccer in the St. Albans area. Spaces are still available in Voltage youth soccer camps throughout the state. For more information about Voltage camps, schedules, statistics and players visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff McLaughlin Voltage Play to Tie With Phantoms Voltage Play to Tie With Phantoms The Vermont Voltage travelled to Manchester , New Hampshire for a rematch with the New Hampshire Phantoms. Although the Voltage defeated the Phantoms 4-2 on Saturday night, the two teams played to a 1-1 tie on Wednesday night. The first half of the match was a battle for midfield possession as both teams provided aggressive play in their defensive halves. The game remained scoreless until the seventy ninth minute of play when Pano Georgiadis drew a foul just inside the 18 yard box. Voltage defender Drago Ceranic gave the Voltage a 1-0 lead after scoring on the penalty kick. However, less than four minutes later Phantom forward TJ Thompson slipped a well placed shot past the outstretched arm of Voltage goalkeeper Jason Burnett to tie the game at 1. The game would end in a 1-1 draw. Burnett provided 8 saves on 9 shots from the Phantoms, while Phantom goalkeeper Tim Murray totaled 6 saves on 7 shots from the Voltage. The game was full of aggressive play and ball control. Coach Bo Vuckovic was satisfied with the effort, but knows that there is still room for improvement for the Voltage. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff
McLaughlin Voltage Dominate Phantoms, Win 4-2 Voltage Dominate Phantoms, Win 4-2 The Vermont Voltage moved to 3-2 on the season with a convincing 4-2 home victory over the New Hampshire Phantoms. Diego Manyanga gave the Voltage an early 1-0 lead with a well struck ball from 35 yards out. Twenty minutes later Lukas Petersen tapped in an easy rebound to increase the Voltage lead to 2-0. Just ten minutes later, Juan Peralta assisted Petersen’s second goal of the match to make it a 3-0 Voltage lead. The Phantoms cut the lead to two goals when Nick Powell scored from just over 40 yards out. Although trialing 3-1 at the half, New Hampshire made a late game push to cut the lead to one on a well placed shot by Ranu Suliman. Voltage captain Tomy Szczypiorski would put the match away for the Voltage with a goal in the 81st minute of play. Voltage goalkeeper Hank Stebbins played solid in net for the Voltage, providing four saves on six shots. Voltage player/coach Bo Vuckovic was satisfied with the victory and is expecting the team to continue to improve as the season progresses. A great crowd and half-time entertainment combined to create an exciting atmosphere for the second home match of the season for the Voltage. The team will be playing its next home match on June 27 against FC CSMRO Canada. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Burlington High School. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff
McLaughlin Voltage Win Road Opener at FC Boston Voltage Win Road Opener at Boston The Vermont Voltage opened up its road trip this weekend with an exciting 4-3 victory over the Boston FC Immigrants. The Voltage opened up a 1-0 lead in the 30th minute when Lukas Peterson scored on a well placed shot from the right side of the box. The Voltage was able to maintain its style of play throughout the game with possession and great ball movement. The Voltage made it a 2-0 game when Juan Peralta scored in the 43rd minute of the game. Peralta received a great pass and was able to shoot the ball over the goalkeeper late in the first half. The first half ended with a score of 2-0 and a 3 to 1 shot advantage for the Voltage. Boston cut the lead in half in the 61st minute after a miscommunication by the Voltage defenders led to a deflected shot and a Boston goal. The Immigrants kept themselves in the game with terrific defense for most of the second half and some great saves on Voltage shots. The Voltage took a 3-1 lead on a direct kick scored by Voltage player/coach Bo Vuckovic. Vuckovic recognized the position of the goaltender and was able to place his kick over the keeper’s head from 70 yards away. Boston FC made it a 3-2 match with a header goal scored from the 5 yard box. The defense of the Immigrants kept them in the game, but the Voltage proved to be too much. In the 82nd minute, Juan Peralta scored on a penalty shot after being taken down by two Immigrant defenders. Six minutes later, Gardner Morrow followed up with the 4th goal for the Voltage. The final score of the match was 4-3. The Voltage was able to train as a complete squad for the first time this past week, which allowed them to play more in sync and get to know each other more thoroughly. The next home game for the Voltage will be held on June 20 against the New Hampshire Phantoms. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff
McLaughlin Voltage Fall to Ottawa in Season Opener 2009 2009 Vermont Voltage Home Opener The Vermont Voltage dropped its season opener to the Ottawa Fury at home Saturday night by a score of 3 to 0. The Fury took an early 1-0 lead and never looked back. Approximately 1,000 fans came to support the Voltage in its first match at Burlington High School . A high level of energy continued from the opening kick-off until the final whistle of the second half. The Governor’s Highway Click it or Ticket half-time show, along with music and giveaways provided entertainment for the lively crowd. The Fury have been training as a full team for over a month now and it showed as they effectively executed from start to finish. Although a handful of players joined the team just a day before the opener, the Voltage showed encouraging signs throughout the match. Several scoring opportunities were created and goal-tender Hank Stebbins played a solid game. The Voltage will be on the road for the next month before it hosts the New Hampshire Phantoms on June 20. The final roster for the Voltage will be formulated over this time, and player/coach Bo Vuckovic expects to see steady improvement throughout the early stages of the season. For more information about game schedules, statistics and summer camps, visit us at www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff
McLaughlin 2009 Vermont Voltage Season Opener Press Release 2009 Vermont Voltage Home OpenerFor Immediate Release The Vermont Voltage opens its season at home this Saturday, May 23 against Premier Development League (PDL) rival, the Ottawa Fury. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. at Burlington High School . The Voltage and Fury have developed quite a rivalry through past matches. Last season the Voltage suffered losses in its first two matches with the Fury. However, when the Fury was in need of a late season victory to solidify a playoff spot, the Voltage stormed past them with a 3-0 win to knock them out of the running. The Fury will be coming to Burlington with hopes of spoiling the Voltage's first home match at Burlington High School . The Voltage formerly hosted opponents at the Collins Perley Complex in St. Albans before moving to Burlington this season. "The Voltage is very glad to be hosted by Burlington High School for the summer," says player/coach Bo Vuckovic. "The faculty and staff have been great and we hope that Chittenden county and surrounding areas will embrace the Voltage as well as the loyal fans from St. Albans . We are Vermont 's team and we will always be Vermont 's team no matter where we play." Returning players for the Voltage, such as Pano Georgiadis, Tommy Szczypriorski, Hank Stebbins, Theirno Diallo and Benjamin Wells, are confident and look forward to the opener. A handful of returners have been training together over the past couple of weeks in preparation for the big game. The team is hoping to get off on the right foot at its new home field and what a better way to do it than with a victory over a league rival. For the past couple of weeks the Voltage players have been doing several public appearances throughout the community. The game this weekend is "governor highway safety night." The club is trying to promote the "click it or ticket" program. Music, giveaways, a half-time show and a "high-voltage" level of soccer will provide a great carnival atmosphere and entertainment for all fans. For more information about the Voltage schedule and game statistics, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Jeff
McLaughlin Vermont
Governor’s Highway Safety Program Host’s Colonel James Baker Named 2009 Lifesaver of the Year Waterbury – The GHSP holds the awards luncheon every year to give thanks to those who dedicate their lives to highway safety. Colonel James Baker of Vermont State Police has been named the 2009 Lifesaver of the Year by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program at its annual “VT Highway Heroes” luncheon on March 12, 2009. Colonel Baker’s dedication of thirty plus years has always shared the belief that vigorous highway safety enforcement achieves improved public safety benefits. In addition to the Lifesaver of the Year award, four other awards were given: The Sgt. Michael Johnson Award is presented each year to a Vermont Police officer who demonstrates dedication to highway safety efforts. This year’s recipient was Trooper Jay Riggen from the Vermont State Police (St. Albans). Trooper Riggen’s merits are for his outstanding dedication and commitment to DUI and overall traffic safety prevention. The
Fletcher Brushaward newly named
this year, for a Middlebury highway safety activist is for education
and outreach efforts promoting highway safety. Bo
Vuckovic, owner of Vermont Voltage Soccer Team received the award for
outstanding efforts in education and outreach to promote highway safety
especially to the young citizens of Vermont. The Engineering Award was presented to Mary Spicer, Highway Research Unit, at the Agency of Transportation. Mary’s exceptional sustained efforts in advancing Vermont’s crash data collection system, problem identification and evaluation capabilities earned her this award. A
special Community Impact Award
was presented to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in
recognition of its excellence in team efforts which have impacted its
community outreach and provided superior public awareness of public
safety.
--- Kristin Luckenbill will play for Boston in the WPL
Venomous Vuckovic beats Concordia FC with a hattrick For immediate release August 18, 2008 In front of a huge and enthusiastic crowd the Vermont Voltage beat the Concordia FC by a score 4:0. It was a big night for the veteran Bo Vuckovic who had three goals. The additional goal was scored by Mario Maric. The night was sponsored by People’s Trust Company who provided the prizes for the half time show as well as gift at the entrance. One of the gifts were the cow bells, which the shook throughout the game case an incredible atmosphere at the Collins Perley Sports Complex. With this win the Voltage mark an incredible 12th home win in a row, and they will look to defend it on Saturday when they face New Jersey White Eagles. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Iri Sunj Voltage wins eleventh in a row For immediate release 13 August 2008 The Vermont Voltage is simply incredible. They won their eleventh home game in a row. On a beautiful Vermont’s summer night the Vermont Voltage beat the Boston Football Club in a very physical match. The game was held even through out the match, while the Voltage held possession and Boston came through dangerously with counter attacks. But it would be up to Daniel Stevens to solve the game in favor of the Vermont Voltage when he cleaned up after a scramble in the box in the 64th minute, which was the only goal of the game. Another clean sheet for the voltage defense, which was led by goalkeeper Hank Stebbens who had seven great saves. Also strong was Justin VanMatre, who won eleven tackles and pretty much everything in the air. The fans were pampered not only though this great game, but also through the great prizes brought by the sponsor of the night, the New England Federal Credit Union. The Voltage will be home again this Wednesday Aug 20th to play the Concordia FC from Canada. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Iri Sunj Voltage Increase Streak while beating the VASL All-Stars For immediate release 13 August 2008 The Vermont Voltage earned another win tonight in their game against the VASL All-stars. This is the tenth straight home win for the Voltage, and they did it in style. The local Vermont crowd of over 1000 fans was there in full support to cheer both teams onto success, since the majority of players on both teams were from Vermont. The scoring opened midfielder Bo Vuckovic, who scored two goals for the Voltage, one assisted by Darko Kolic and the other by Captain Matt Stedman. Then it was Iri Sunj’s time to shine when he put the ball upper ninety with his first touch of the game. Billy Sedgwick finished it off with a coolly placed shot to the right. The Vermont Voltage men defeated the best amateur players in Vermont and demonstrated their superior playing ability and team play, although the VASL All-stars were a tough nut to crack. Defender Justin VanMatre had an outstanding match for the Voltage, and had a strong presence in the air. The fans did not only enjoy the game, but also many prizes brought to them by our generous sponsors like TD Banknorth, Petfood Warehouse. Also there was an incredible half time shootout sponsored by Child Passenger Safety, a program by the Governor’s Highway Safety, who gave away booster seats as well as other trinkets. The Voltage will be home again this Saturday Aug 16th to play the Boston Football Club. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Iri Sunj Voltage Beat Pro Side Western Mass Pioneers For immediate release The Vermont Voltage defeated away from home the Western Mass Pioneers tonight. The game was the second upset for the Pioneers, who currently play one division above the Voltage in the United Soccer League, since the Voltage beat them at Collins-Perley Sports Complex last Wednesday. And what a game it was. First to score were the Pioneers. In the 25th minute Siemens scored a “cleaned up goal” after a huge save from Voltage Keeper Hank Stebbens, who parried a powerful shot from 18 yards. But Voltage being in such good form, struck back only 11 minutes later, when Jon Williams intercepted a ball and played it to Bo Vuckovic, who then lofted the ball over to Matt Stedman. Stedman then cut a defender and curled a ball to the far right corner. The half time score ended 1:1. In the second half the Voltage put immense pressure on the Pioneers, who replied with quick and dangerous counter attacks, but Voltage took the lead in the 71st minute, when Darko Kolic finished off a perfectly crossed ball from Bosko Cupac. 7 Minutes later, the 78th, it was the Voltage again who scored. It was Bo Vuckovic’s time to shine when he struck the quickly executed free kick into the lower left corner from 35 yards. In the 84th minute the Pioneers got a PK rewarded which Brito sunk to make the score 3:2 only 6 minutes to go in the game. But three minutes later it was time for the prolific striker Matt Stedman to finish the game off. Stedman cut three players before he coolly placed the ball into the far corner. In the injury time one more goal fell but it was a little too late for the Pioneers, bringing the score to 4 to 3 in favor of the Vermont Voltage. The Voltage are cruising, having won 7 out of the last 8 games, but when they return home on Wednesday, August 13th, they will be hosting an exciting match against the Vermont Amateur Soccer League All-Stars. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Irjasen Sunj Voltage Beat Western Mass Pioneers
For immediate release 6 August 2008 The Vermont Voltage defeated the Western Mass Pioneers tonight at Collins-Perley Stadium, with the help of the large, 750-member, cheering crowd. The game was an upset for the Pioneers, who currently play one division above the Voltage in the United Soccer League. To produce the win, the Voltage struck first in the 32 nd minute with an assisted goal by veteran forward Darko Kolic. To increase the lead and score the final goal of the match, Kolic chalked one up for the Voltage again in the 41 st minute off a ball from forward Matt Stedman. A rematch against the Pioneers on their home turf has already been scheduled for Saturday, August 9 th . But, the mighty Voltage men will return home on Wednesday, August 13 th , for an exciting match against the VASL All-Stars. For any information regarding game schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com.
Shauna Marshall Vermont Voltage Public Relations
For immediate release 19 July 2008 The Vermont Voltage earned another win tonight in their game against the Ottawa Fury. This is the fourth straight home game for the Voltage, as well as their fourth straight victory. The local Vermont crowd was there in full support to cheer their team onto success. Forward Matt Stedman scored two goals for the Voltage, one assisted by veteran Bo Vuckovic and the other by captain Bo Simic. Tomy Szczypiorski put the final goal away for the Voltage off a cross from Stedman. The Vermont Voltage men defeated one of the top teams in the league and demonstrated their superior playing ability and team play. Defender Justin VanMatre had an outstanding match for the Voltage, and had a strong presence in the air. The Lady Vermont Voltage suffered a loss for their final match of the 2008 season against the Ottawa Fury. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Great Night for Vermont Voltage For immediate release 12 July 2008 Twin State Building Supply and Design Center Night at Collins Perley Stadium was a huge hit tonight for both Voltage games. The Lady Vermont Voltage suffered an unfortunate loss tonight against the London Gryphons. The Voltage ladies took an early lead in the 20th minute off a corner kick from midfielder Patty Spielman to a running on midfielder Erin Pichiotino. However, after the Voltage played down a player, due to an ejection at the beginning of the second half, the Gryphons capitalized and scored two quick goals. Goalkeeper for the Voltage, Catherine Cadieux, made ten big saves. The Vermont Voltage men played a competitive match against the New Hampshire Phantoms. The goal was scored in the 72nd minute off of a penalty kick by midfielder Daniel Stevens. The Voltage out-shot the Phantoms by over ten shots, so it was only a matter of time before they would finally find the back of the net. Not only did the Voltage men pull off a big win for the fans, and Twin State Building Supply and Design Night supplied some much needed entertainment, but both Vermont Voltage teams wore special t-shirts supplied by the S.D. Ireland Cancer Society to bring awareness and financial support to crucial cancer research. Healthy living and community support is central to the Vermont Voltage, who with another win in the upcoming Saturday home game can send them to the play-offs. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall For immediate release 5 July 2008 The Vermont Voltage men celebrated Independence Day weekend by winning their back-to-back matches on Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th. In the friendly away game on Friday, the Voltage defeated Manchester United 1-0. At Collins-Perley on Saturday night, the Voltage were once again challenged by strong competition but confidently overpowered the Westchester Flames by the end of the match. Vermont first struck in the 26th minute of the match by a through ball given by veteran Darko Kolic to running on forward Matt Stedman, who beat two defenders to finally slide the ball home. The match remained fairly even until some Voltage substitutions made late in the game energized and created a number of offensive opportunities. Such as the case in the 81st minute when forward A.J. Konchar slipped the ball across the eighteen to forward Nassim Berhouni for another Voltage goal. Unfortunately, a goal in the 90th minute by Westchester stole the shut-out, but Vermont was very persistent despite strong counterattacks made against them. After Saturday’s win, Voltage fans certainly have more to be excited about, because this is the fourth win in five games for Vermont. Not only is the Voltage playing great soccer, but the winning results are following along. Strong Voltage soccer will continue at home the next three games. Next up the Voltage face the Rhode Island Stingrays at Collins-Perley Stadium on Wednesday, July 9th, at 7:30pm. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Voltage Men Play Double-Header Weekend For immediate release 3 July 2008 The Vermont Voltage men will be celebrating the Independence Day weekend by playing back-to-back matches on Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th. Fourth of July kick-off is scheduled at 8:00pm against Manchester United. The away game is to be played at the Apple Jack Fields, located in Manchester, Vermont. Saturday, July 5th,
brings the
Voltage home to Collins-Perley Stadium for a match against the
Westchester Flames of New York. Kick-off begins at 7:30pm. Community
support is absolutely imperative for Saturday’s match since
the Flames continue to be strong competition for the Voltage. Shauna Marshall Voltage Squads Cross the Border For immediate release 30 June 2008 The Vermont Voltage will
be in Ottawa
this Wednesday, July 2nd, for a match against the Ottawa Fury. However, since that game in Ottawa, the Vermont Voltage has not lost another game. This Wednesday, they hope to increase their three game winning streak to four. The Lady Vermont Voltage will also be traveling to Canada on July 2nd to play a friendly game at Bois-de-Boulogne Sports Center against Montreal Select. Kick-off is scheduled for 4pm. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Lady Voltage Lose, Vermont Voltage Win at Home For immediate release 28 June 2008 Despite a very spirited effort made by the Lady Vermont Voltage tonight at Collins-Perley Stadium, the women were again defeated by the Rochester Raging Rhinos. All three of the Rhino goals were scored in the first half and the Voltage women dominated the entire second half. However, even with all of the goal scoring opportunities, the Lady Voltage sadly could not find the back of the net. The final score of the match was 3-0. The Vermont Voltage continues to build upon their three game winning streak by adding one more win tonight at Collins-Perley. Forward Darko Kolic had a great game for the Voltage, striking the first goal for the team in the 45th minute off a ball from defender Panos Georgiadis. Midfielder Dan Stevens found the back of the net in the 51st minute, assisted by Kolic. The final goal for the Voltage was scored in the 81st minute by forward Matt Stedman from a Kolic through ball. The end result of the match was 3-0. Despite the drizzly weather, many loyal Voltage fans still filled the stadium and cheered their teams on. Community support continues to spur Vermont on to victory. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Vermont Voltage Win, Lady Voltage Lose For immediate release 25 June 2008 The Lady Vermont Voltage was defeated 5-1 tonight by the Western Mass Lady Pioneers. The lone goal for the Voltage women was scored off of a corner kick in the 72nd minute by midfielder Sarah Hebert-Seropian, assisted by midfielder Patty Spielman. The Voltage men played a very competitive match against a top level team and ultimately overcame the Trois Riveres Attak from Canada with a final score of 2-1. Veteran forward Darko Kolic placed the two goals for the Voltage in the back of the net. As always, the extraordinary crowd support and fun, exciting atmosphere led to an all around great night for the Voltage. There were a number of Voltage soccer campers in the stands supporting the team, which is what continues to drive and energize these players. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Voltage men win; Ladies bravely lose For immediate release 21 June 2008 Both the Vermont Voltage and Lady Vermont Voltage were cheerfully welcomed home after almost a month of away matches to host the New Hampshire Phantoms and the Hamilton Avalanche. The first game of the double header was the Lady Vermont Voltage facing off against the Hamilton Avalanche. The Avalanche took an early lead in the 13th minute but the Voltage continued to dominate the majority of the play and work hard. All of the Lady Voltage efforts were met with a Voltage goal in the 25th minute. Midfielder Erin Pichiotino drove the ball through to a running on Stephanie Leotti, who after the first shot was blocked, continued to run on and finally slid the ball into goal. Forward/Midfielder Leotti had a dazzling game up top for the Voltage and was constantly creating offensive options for the team. Unfortunately, the Lady Voltage were eventually defeated in the 75th minute, when Hamilton sent a through ball past the Voltage defense. Despite the loss, goalkeeper Catherine Cadieux played exceptionally well and came up with eight big saves. In the rematch against the New Hampshire Phantoms, the Vermont Voltage battled hard the full ninety minutes in a tightly played match. Last week, these two teams tied 1-1, so emotions ran high when stepping onto the pitch tonight and both teams wanted the win. Forward Matt Stedman took hold of the game for the Voltage when, off a Hamilton deflection, in the 42nd minute he beat a Phantom defender and the keeper to score the lone goal of the match. Goalkeeper Peter Davis had an outstanding game, making a commanding six saves in the net for the Voltage. After receiving his first yellow card caution in the 20th minute, veteran Bo Simic was sent off in the 63rd, after receiving his second yellow card, resulting in an automatic red card. Although playing with only ten men on the field for nearly thirty minutes, the Vermont Voltage continued to attack and control the run of play throughout the physical match. Both Voltage teams eagerly await their upcoming game at Collins-Perley Stadium this Wednesday, July 25th. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Both Voltage Teams Fall in Ottawa For immediate release 19 June 2008 Both Vermont Voltage
teams traveled
to Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, June 18 for a double header.
Unfortunately, both Voltage teams left Canada with another loss on
their record. The Lady Vermont Voltage had a great start in their late game against the Ottawa Fury women. Alas, a defensive breakdown in the 17th minute led to a Fury goal, followed shortly with another goal by the Fury. Two more goals were scored late in the second half, leaving the score at a Voltage loss, 4-0. Both Voltage squads look forward to meeting these teams again in their home stadium, Collins-Perley. Hopefully, with very different results. Coming up for the Vermont Voltage teams will be a double-header home game on June 21st. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Both Voltage Teams Travel to Ottawa For immediate release 17 June 2008 Both Vermont Voltage teams will travel to Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, June 18 for a double header. The Voltage men open up the event with their kick off at 6pm against Ottawa Fury at Keith Harris Stadium, while the Lady Voltage will finish off with their 8:30pm game against the Lady Ottawa Fury. Both Voltage squads look forward to the mid-week match, hoping to both bring home a big win and add those much needed three points to their record. Next up for the Vermont Voltage organization will be a double header home game on June 21st. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Vermont Voltage Travel to New Hampshire For immediate release 14 June 2008 The Vermont Voltage men faced a strong team tonight in their state-to-state rival game against the New Hampshire Phantoms. The Voltage continue to control the game through excellent possession and superb team movement. A quick goal in the 12th minute of the game gave the Phantoms the 1-0 lead, but the Voltage were a persistent and hard working team, as always, and continued their pursuit for the win. Their hard work and quick counter attacks quickly paid off in the 26th minute when a beautiful through ball was sliced across the six yard box by defender Panos Georgiadis to a trailing forward Darko Kolic who finished it off. The competitive match was very exciting up until the very end, especially when the second half began and the Voltage seemed to come out with an incredibly attacking mindset. Throughout the entire 90 minutes, the Voltage men continued to have some extraordinary opportunities inside the 18 yard box. The shot taken by Daniel Stevens in the final few minutes of stoppage time definitely summed up the game quite nicely, missing the goal by mere inches. The Voltage men all showed such strong character and relentless pursuit of the ball tonight that there were many stand-out performances. Veteran forward Matt Stedman was working tremendously hard and was a real play maker. Forward A.J. Konchar, making his Voltage debut, had a great game up top and looked to be quite comfortable working the ball with his teammates. Defender Drago Celanic had an absolutely outstanding game for the Voltage, confidently commanding the defense on the backline and even winning the ball in a 1 versus 3 situation. He made some big plays tonight for the Voltage and gave the team great confidence in the back. The Voltage players look forward to conclude coming home after just one more away game for their June 21st rematch against the New Hampshire Phantoms. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Vermont Lady Voltage Lose Two on the Road For immediate release 9 June 2008 The Vermont Lady Voltage scored their first goal of the season in just the 9th minute against the Rochester Raging Rhinos on Saturday, June 7th. Midfielder Katie Murphy slid the ball pass the Rhino defense into the Voltage forward running on, Helen Giroux, who fired a shot pass the keeper. Unfortunately, the lone Voltage goal was not enough to edge out the win. The Rhinos answered back first in the 27th minute and then again in the 81st minute, closing the game out with a 2-1 win. The following game against the Hamilton Avalanche on Sunday, June 8th, was a very close match for both teams. Going scoreless into the halftime, the competition remained fairly equal. But, a Voltage defensive breakdown not long into the second half led to the Avalanche capitalizing, resulting in a goal. The final score was 1-0. Regarding the weekend games, head coach Scott Mosher is pleased with the strong improvements made by the Lady Voltage. “We played well both games,” stated Mosher. “Catherine Cadiuex was excellent between the posts, while Patty Spielman and Katie Murphy really controlled midfield. I am confident the results for our side and right around the corner.” The Lady Voltage will continue their schedule with two more away games, until finally coming home to St. Albans on June 21st. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Vermont Voltage Sink in Cape Cod For immediate release 6 June 2008 It was a frustrating night for the Vermont Voltage men, who accepted a 2-0 loss to Cape Cod on their league record. However, along with the loss, the Voltage men continue to hold their heads up high, knowing that they played a lot more competitively than the actual score illustrates. Cape Cod first struck not even 30 minutes into the game. Their second goal came during the second half of the match, at the 57th minute mark. Throughout the game, the Voltage had a lot of goal scoring opportunities, but unfortunately could not see to put the ball in the back of the net tonight. Lack of communication on the defensive end and the level of aggressiveness for the Voltage are still issues that must be attended to immediately. Vermont committed at total of 5 fouls tonight versus a much more assertive Cape Cod team. But, despite tonight’s loss, the Vermont Voltage continue to show signs of improvement and strong character. Next up the Voltage travel June 14th for a match against the New Hampshire Phantoms. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Vermont Voltage Comeback To Win For immediate release 31 May 2008 The Vermont Voltage men finished one fantastic game on Saturday night, May 31st, but not before 70 minutes of troubling and lacking play for the team. In the match against the Rhode Island Stingrays, the Voltage men began the game poorly. By the time halftime commenced, Rhode Island was leading 3-0 and Vermont suffered both a lack of communication and lack of urgency on the field. Some major line-up changes and a change of formation at the start of the second half led to some strong team play and major Voltage possession. But, a quick counterattack by the Stingrays proved too much for the Voltage men, who then increased the large lead to 4-0. At this particular time, the strong character of the Vermont players was challenged proved valiant. The Voltage men were persistent in their efforts and refused to give up, which paid off in the end. A little before the 80th minute mark, midfielder Daniel Stevens sent a ball to forward Santigui-Ibrahim Tounkara who quickly found the back of the net for the Voltage. Not very long after that, Tounkara scored his second goal of the night, improving the score to 4-2. The tide had started to turn and Vermont had begun a comeback that would definitely be one for the history books. As the game was nearing its close, corner kicks proved to be true Voltage territory, when 2 corners, awarded within 5 minutes of each other, were both driven to the back of the net by veteran defender Justin VanMatre. Regulation time ended in a 4-4 tie. In the very last minutes of stoppage time, veteran forward Matt Stedman cut by two Stingray defenders to slide the ball across to the feet of Stevens, who slotted the final goal home for the Voltage. The Voltage men return home tonight with a hard fought 5-4 win over a strong Rhode Island team. This victory is one that every player, fan, and community member can be very proud of and certainly one we will not soon forget. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Voltage Men Travel to Rhode Island For immediate release 30 May 2008 The Vermont Voltage will be traveling to the state of Rhode Island this Saturday, May 31st for a 7pm match against the Rhode Island Stingrays. After the home-opening games the previous weekend, the Voltage will be on the road for the next month. All of the players are enjoying the beautiful state of Vermont and look forward to representing their community to the best of their abilities while on the road. The Rhode Island Stingrays will be both a challenging and entertaining match. Always a competitive team, the series between the Voltage and the Stingrays ended in a tie last year, both teams earning one win and one loss. With veteran forward/assistant coach Darko Kolic back in the line-up, the Voltage men are eager to improve their record of 1-3-0 and capture some much needed points on the road. The team chemistry has been great so far and the players have all been playing well together. This weekend the Voltage is going to work hard to find those finishing touches and put away the excellent opportunities they have been creating for themselves. For any more information
regarding
game schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or
residential and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall
28 May 2008 The Vermont Lady Voltage traveled to Canada last night and lost 2-0 in a great match against the Laval Comets. Goalkeeper Catherine Cadieux had an amazing game in the net for the Voltage, coming up with 8 big saves and truly commanding her team in the back. Head Coach Scott Mosher is pleased with the performance and is confident in the team’s increasing progress and perseverance. The Lady Voltage has continued to improve each and every match. Along with Voltage improvement, many ladies are also excited to improve the community through the use of soccer in the state of Vermont. Summer camps begin in June and many Voltage players will be coaching. The Lady Vermont Voltage will be on the road in Canada this weekend, facing the London Gryphons and the Toronto Lady Lynx. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall Both
Vermont Voltage and Lady Vermont Voltage For immediate release 24 May 2008 The Lady Vermont Voltage faced a tough team tonight and unfortunately finished the game on the wrong side of the score. Despite equal play throughout the game, the Toronto Lady Lynx eventually pulled out the 3-0 win over the Voltage women. Although, “The score did not indicate the play on the field,” stated head coach Scott Mosher. “We played much better tonight than previous games and were the better team in the first half.” Stand-outs for tonight’s Lady Voltage are forward Helen Giroux and veteran Erin Piciotino. Giroux battled relentlessly up top for the Voltage, while midfielder Piciotino tallied the most shots on goal with a total of 3. Fitness continues to be the Lady Voltage’s biggest weakness, although that weakness seems to be quickly dissipating as the season progresses. Mosher concluded with, “We continue to improve each match as our fitness and chemistry improves.” The Vermont Voltage men again began the game with an excellent start against a very competitive Brooklyn Knights team. Possession and goal scoring opportunities seemed fairly even at halftime, especially reflected by the 0-0 score at halftime. Not until the 58th minute when a miscommunication led to midfielder Juan Guerra of the Brooklyn Knights finding the back of the Voltage net. The Brooklyn Knights, who competed in the final four the previous year, are an experienced team who quickly capitalized on the Voltage breakdown in the back. Brooklyn put the game to rest only ten short minutes later, with Hemir Niebles slotting the ball far post for a Knights goal. Despite being down two goals, the Voltage men continued their pursuit of the goal and applied rigorous pressure throughout the entirety of the match. Defender Justin VanMatre came up big tonight in the defensive end for the Voltage, as well as creating an offensive threat toward the end of the match. The smooth ball handling and quick footwork of midfielder Daniel Stevens of the Voltage gave the team some much needed possession and offensive attack in tonight’s match. Reserve players during the second half seem to revitalize the Voltage and energize their dangerous counterattacks toward the end of the game. The loyal Vermont crowd assisted in providing some great positive support. The Sparks, Sparkettes, and mascot Sparky, all also promoted a affirmative and friendly atmosphere. “Price Chopper Night” was a success for the fans during halftime, which aided in keeping Voltage spirits high. Playing both the Cape Code Crusaders and the Brooklyn Knights back to back proved to be a difficult and tiring task for the Voltage, with both teams considered to be two of the best teams in the league. The Vermont Voltage will be in Rhode Island next week and will return to Collins-Perley for the next home game on June 21st. For any information
regarding game
schedules, results, stats, professional soccer academy, or residential
and day camps, please visit www.vermontvoltage.com. Shauna Marshall
Both Voltage Teams Suffer Losses At Home 23 May 2008 The Lady Vermont Voltage was defeated today in their home opener by the aggressive and experienced Laval Comets. The Voltage women got behind early in the game, by a goal from Melissa Lesage in the third minute of the match. Although glimmering instances of excellent play shined from the Lady Voltage, it just was not enough to match the Comets' early lead in the game and exceptional defense. Goalkeeper Catherine Cadieux of the Vermont Voltage had a notable performance with 10 saves in the net. The Lady Vermont Voltage had 2 shots for the night. Six more answered goals were scored by the Laval Comets, producing a final score of Voltage 0, Comets 7. The Voltage women look forward to learn from this game and continue to improve daily. The Vermont Voltage men were off to a fantastic start tonight against the Cape Cod Crusaders with a goal from forward Matt Stedman in the thirteenth minute, assisted by midfielder Daniel Stevens. Their 1-0 lead was held until the thirty-seventh minute, when a penalty kick was awarded to Cape Cod and scored by defender Graham Munro. Play remained fairly even between the Vermont Voltage and the national championship Cape Cod team until the Crusaders put in another goal before halftime. During the second half, the Crusaders nailed in 3 more goals, with only Daniel Stevens of the Voltage answering with a penalty kick goal in the eightieth minute. In the last forty-five minutes of the game, the Voltage were exposed and punished through the use of Cape Cod 's quick counter attacks and excellent ball movement. The Vermont Voltage finished the game with a total of 2 goals, 11 shots, and 8 saves. Although Cape Cod pulled the win out, the Vermont Voltage is confident that all of the new players and veterans will take away positive material from tonight's match and continue to compete for a top position in the league. Rain was no hindrance tonight as the Voltage experienced great community crowd support. The Voltage was honored to sponsor "Click It or Ticket Night" with fun halftime games promoting the importance of safety. Also during halftime, the Northern United Franklin County Youth Soccer Club was grateful to receive scholarship funds for the youth of the community. The Lady Vermont Voltage will face the Toronto Lady Lynx tomorrow night at 5:30pm . Directly following the game, the Vermont Voltage kick-off at 7:30pm against the Brooklyn Knights. Shauna Marshall Vermont Voltage Public Relations Vermont Voltage win season opener agains Northern Virginia Royals
May 17, 2008 St. Albans , Vt. - The Vermont Voltage started its season off against the Northern Virginia Royals with a powerful win 3-1 on Saturday, May 17. With two goals from Matt Stedman and three assists from Darko Kolic, they emerged victorious after traveling to Virginia . The first goal came off of a corner kick by Kolic who crossed the ball across the goal as Justin Vammatrie headed it in during the 32nd minute. As the Royals responded with a goal two minutes later from almost 20 yards out, the teams entered halftime tied 1-1. Kolic returned to bring the Voltage's a boost of energy and competitiveness during the second half. Stedman finished twice off of Kolic's assists to give the Voltage a 3-1 victory at the end of the game. Head coach Bojan "Bo" Vuckovic said the team came together to play with discipline and move well together. "The two forwards will work well together (this season)," Vuckovic said. "We are looking to build on this and improve our record because it was a good win for us." Vuckovic congratulates the entire team for playing a role in the win. "After a long trip, everyone came together to play well," Vuckovic said. Vermont Voltage will play at home for the first time on Friday, May 23 against Cape Cod Crusaders at Collins-Perley Sports Center . They will look for the local support of fans to cheer them on.
Tessa Schraven Vermont Voltage Public Relations
Lady Voltage gear up with local power For Immediate Release May 10, 2008 St. Albans , Vt. - The Vermont Lady Voltage announced the signing of new players for the upcoming 2008 season. The addition of ten local players will provide depth to the squad, said head coach Scott Mosher. The team has also started practicing to gear up for its first game in a few weeks. "We have been able to sign some very strong national and international players this season," Mosher said. "Just as important are the recent signings of these players with strong Vermont roots." They welcome Erin Pichiotino, Karli Houston, Gabby Bonfigli, Heidi Hassler; University of Vermont, Kellsey Oakes; Bellows Free Academy, Haleigh Smith and Lindsey Volk; Champlain Valley Union High School, Autumn Reilly, Natalie LeClair and Anna Latcheran; Essex High School, Mosher believes they will make an impact on the team which already contains a strong group of returning players. "These ladies have played at the local club and high school level and will continue their development in the top women's league in North America ," Mosher said. "It should be exciting for local fans to see these Vermont girls in action this season." The Lady Voltage is a member of the W-League, which is regarded as the highest level of play for women in the United States . It allows the nation's best players from the high school and college level to compete against each other. All home games will be played at the Collins Perley Sports Complex in St. Albans . They kick off the season on Friday, May 23 against the Laval Comets at 5:30 p.m.
Tessa Schraven Vermont Voltage Public Relations --- Vermont Voltage Soccer Club Announces New Ladies Head Coach
---Feed Pets 2!CVAA Prepares to Help Seniors Feed their Pets
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 . ---- 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. --- 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. --- 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. ---- VERMONT VOLTAGE RECEIVES HIGHEST HONORS USL
Hall of Fame announcements |
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Former
Vermont Voltage Club Player Coach Kristin Luckenbill Drafted by Boston
Breakers Kristin Luckenbill was selected Monday by the Boston Breakers
and head coach Tony DiCicco during the Women's Professional Soccer
(WPS) General Draft. Goalkeeper Luckenbill was an Olympic gold medalist
in 2004 and trained with this year’s Olympic team. She was
named the WUSA Goalkeeper of the Year in 2002 after helping the
Carolina Courage to the league championship. She has 14 international
caps and was a three-time All-American at Dartmouth College. Read more
about the draft and Breakers! The Women's Professional Soccer League
(WPS)is to be the premier women’s soccer league in the world
and the global standard by which women’s professional sports
are measured. Play kicks off in the spring of 2009, with WPS teams
based in the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Jersey/New
York, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit
www.womensprosoccer.com. 
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. 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.
WIN WIN WIN - VOLTAGE CAN'T STOP WINNING
(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.
VOLTAGE WIN 6th STRAIGHT
(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.
VOLTAGE
WIN FIFTH STRAIGHT
(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.
VOLTAGE GET COMMANDING WIN
( 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.
Third Win For Voltage Team
(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.
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.
“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.
LADY
VOLTAGE FALL TO FURY
(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 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 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.
VOLTAGE TAKE ON ALBANY ADMIRALS
(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.
VOLTAGE TALLY FIRST WIN
(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 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 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.
LADY
VOLTAGE COLLECT SECOND STRAIGHT WIN
(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.
“This was a great team effort against a higher ranked team,” 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 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.
VOLTAGE
FACE FURY
(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.
LADY VOLTAGE TAKE ON LAVAL
(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.
VOLTAGE FALL TO KNIGHTS
(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 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 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.
LADY VOLTAGE CAPTURE FIRST WIN
( 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.
LADY VOLTAGE RETURN HOME
(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.
VOLTAGE ARE BACK AT HOME!!!
(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.
VOLTAGE TAKE-ON THE FURY
(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.
VOLTAGE FALL TO CRUSADERS IN HEARTBREAKER
(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.
VOLTAGE TAKE-ON LEAGUE RIVALS
(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.
VOLTAGE FIGHT TO DRAW IN OTTAWA
(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.
LADY VOLTAGE TRAVEL TO MONTREAL
(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.
VOLTAGE TRAVEL TO OTTAWA
(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.
LADY VOLTAGE FALL TO TORONTO
(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.
VOLTAGE FIGHT TO DRAW IN ALBANY
(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.
LADY VOLTAGE TRAVEL TO TORONTO SATURDAY
(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.
The
Vermont Voltage take-on the Albany
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.
VOLTAGE FALL IN HEARTBREAKER
(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.
LADY
VOLTAGE FALL IN OPENER
(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 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 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.
VOLTAGE
BATTLE TO TIE IN HOME OPENER
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 match.
The
Lady Voltage begin the doubleheader at 5:30 when they take-on the Laval
Comets. This is the first game of the season for both W-League teams.
VOLTAGE/LADY VOLTAGE HOME OPENER
The
Vermont Voltage begin their home schedule against their league rivals,
the Cape Cod Crusaders, Friday evening looking for their first win of
the 2007 season.
“This team is exciting. They are young and promising. It is a
rebuilding year, and our future looks bright,” said Bo
Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage (0-2) are excited to return to home fans, beginning their
11th season as Vermont’s soccer team. Voltage fans will be
entertained by the Sparks, the Voltage cheerleaders, the Sparkettes,
the Voltage dancers, and Sparky, the Voltage mascot who always has a
few tricks up his sleeve for the opposition.
In their three meetings with the Crusaders last season the Voltage
battled to a draw in the 2006 season opener and fell to the Crusaders
(2-0-1) twice last season. The Crusaders enter the match in second
place in the Northeastern Division.
“The Crusaders are always a good team. We have a long history
of rivalry going back to our win in the Division Championship. This
year, in their two games, they scored eight goals and have only let in
one, it will be a tough match for this young team” said
Vuckovic.
The 2007 team is young, with only five returning players from last
season. One of which is forward Matt Stedman, the 2006 leading scorer
with 13 goals. Defenders Thierno Diallo, James McCarron, Brian Leonard
and David Purser have returned to ensure a sound defense.
New players include Vermonters: Evan Racine, Ethan Harlow, Tomy
Szczypiorski, Vasilis Varsakopoulos, and Stephen Hennessey.
Szczypiorski of Colchester, has played at the USL-1 level as well as in
the Irish professional leagues, he will provide an offense spark
alongside Stedman for the Voltage this season.
The roster includes players from Niagara University, University of
South Carolina at Upstate, Lincoln Memorial University, University of
Cumberlands, University of Texas at Brownsville, University of Albany,
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wake Forest University,
University of Vermont, and Western New England University.
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 Northeast Division.
The Voltage are in action again of Saturday, May 26th, for the first
Lady Voltage/ Voltage double-header of the 2007 season. The Lady
Voltage open their season against the Laval Comets at 5:30 and the
Voltage take the field at 7:30 to battle the Long Island Rough Riders.
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.
VOLTAGE FALL TO STINGRAYS
(EAST
PROVIDENCE, RI May 19, 2007)- Both teams in search of their first win,
the Vermont Voltage suffered a tough 4-0 loss to the Rhode Island
Stingrays.
Early in the first half the Voltage (0-2) put the ball in the net, only
to have the goal called back due to an offsides call. The Voltage would
face their biggest struggle of the match when one of the players
received a red card for an illegal tackle in the 30th minutes, leaving
the team to play a man down for the remaining 70 minutes of the match.
“In the first half possession was good, at half time we tried
to reset to be prepare to play another half a man down. Unfortunately,
we never recovered. An experienced team like the Stingrays were able to
hold possession in our side and punish us,” said Bo Vuckovic,
Voltage coach and player.
The Voltage played hard, retaining possession of the ball for the
majority of the first half only to give up a goal in the 45th minute of
the first half to Fortis of the Stingrays (1-2).
The Stingrays would strike again in the 50th minute, when Hernandez
beat Voltage goalkeeper Stephen Hennessey of Essex, Vt. In the 68th
minute, Eguardo would add a third, with the final goal scored by Tummis
in the 86th minute of the match.
Hennessey tallied 10 saves in the loss. The Voltage had 6 shots on
goal, while the Stingrays had 12.
“We need to elevate out play before we face Cape Cod. Matt
Stedman worked hard to lead our time tonight, he continually worked
hard, we just needed the rest of the team to support him. I know we
will improve this week and we will be ready to take on the Crusader who
have already scored 8 goals in their first two games.”
The Voltage begin their home season with a pair of away games next
weekend. On Friday, May 25th at 7:30 p.m. when the Voltage take-on
their league rivals the Cape Cod Crusaders. The first Lady Voltage/
Voltage double-header is set for Saturday, May 26th. The Lady Voltage
takes the field at 5:30 p.m. to battle the Laval Comets. The Voltage
follow with a match at 7:30 p.m. against the Long Island Rough Riders.
VOLTAGE FALL IN OPENER
(BROOKLYN,
NY May 12, 2007) The Vermont Voltage opened their season with a tough
5-0 road loss to the Brooklyn Knights. “The play was
excellent for the first game, the score does not reflect the game. Bad
penalties made the score much worse than it should have
been,” said Bo Vuckovic, Voltage coach and player.The Knights
(1-0) opened scoring in the 20th minute when Charles notched his first,
later adding a second in the 86th minute. The Knights would strike
again in the 38th minute when Smith placed one in the lower left
corner. The Voltage (0-1) would then maintain possession and move
players forward in the second half until the Knights added goals in the
80th, 86th, and 90th minutes. The Voltage had seven shots on goal, the
Knights had 11. Voltage goalkeeper and Essex native, Stephen Hennessey
recorded nine saves in the loss. “We have 18 new players; we
used a lot of subs and just tried some different things out. I am
relatively happy with our performance. I am still very optimistic about
this season,” said Vuckovic.The Voltage remain on the road,
visiting the Rhode Island Stingrays on Saturday looking to score there
first win of the season.The Voltage will return to the Collins-Perley
Sports Complex on Friday, May 25, for their home opener against league
rivals, the Cape Cod Crusaders. The first double-header will be on
Saturday, May 26, before beginning a month-long series of away
games.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.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.
FORMER VOLTAGE STRIKER TO PLAY FOR FC DALLAS (MLS)
(www.browndailyherald.com) On Jan. 12, Daniels was given an opportunity to continue his playing career when he was selected 18th overall in the 2007 Major League Soccer SuperDraft by FC Dallas.
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Head Coach Mike Noonan notified Daniels that he would be one of the players invited to the MLS combine January 4-7 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It took a little while for the news to settle in.
"Honestly, I didn't really think about the combine all that much when I first heard about it," he said. "When I got home for Thanksgiving, I was sending out my resume and trying to make contacts to get another job."
When Daniels arrived at the combine, he was loose and focused. "I wasn't really nervous when I got there," he said. "I just made sure to have fun and play my game."
Part of "playing his game" meant that Daniels would display his versatility. Daniels played forward his entire career at Brown and for most of his soccer life. However, in one of the games at the combine, a midfielder went down with an injury which forced a center back to play in the midfield. The injury left a void in the defense and Daniels' coach asked him if he could fill that position.
"When the coach first asked me to play center back, I was a little reluctant," he said. "I played there during the spring season two years ago, so I had a little experience there, but I wasn't overly thrilled about playing there again."
Daniels' strong performance on the backline raised eyebrows by showing he could help prevent goals as well as he could score them.
Daniels is the third player in three years that Noonan has seen drafted. FC Dallas also drafted goalkeeper Chris Gomez '05 in 2005 and Keith Caldwell '06 was chosen by the Colorado Rapids in last year's MLS Supplemental Draft. Daniels credits Noonan's system in preparing him for MLS, especially his emphasis on instruction.
FORMER VOLTAGE PLAYER VOTED BEST FOREIGN PLAYER IN NORWAY
Former Voltage standout, who signed a pro contract with Odd Greenland of Norwegian premier league has transferred at the end of the last season to Lillestrom SK. Lillestrom, one of the biggest clubs in Norway and always a Champion contender, is rumored to have paid $2.5 mill US for the striker. And Olivier, as usual, did not disappoint. He recently vas voted top foreign player of the Norwegian premier league.
FORMER VOLTAGE STAR GK SIGNS A PRO CONTRACT WITH VIBORG FF OF DENMARK
ST.ALBANS, VT. (August 24, 2006) – Former Vermont Voltage goalkeeper, Chris Sharpe, has been signed a contract with one of the top professional teams in Denmark for the upcoming season.
Sharpe, the starting goalkeeper for the 2004 Voltage squad, was offered a contract by Viborg FF in early June and since has begun to play with the team. Viborg FF is one of the premier teams in Denmark, arguably one of the top four soccer clubs. Last season the team fell two points short of making the UEFA cup but did qualify for the Scandinavian Royal League, the best four teams of the Champions leagues in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The team's long history and large fan base makes Viborg FF one of the most popular clubs in Denmark.
“The club is fantastic; the lads here are great and have made me feel very welcome. The Coaches are tremendous as well,” said Sharpe on his new team.
Since playing with the Voltage in 2004, Sharpe has played with a number of premier clubs in Europe. Sharpe rounded out the 2006 season with another team from Denmark, B1909 Odense, before being asked to join Viborg FF for training.
The Australian native played for the Under-20 Australian National Team and attended Southern Connecticut State University.
“It's a huge opportunity for me now. The [Australian] National Team Goalkeeper Coach contacted me to say that I was in the frame now for the Australian National Team with good performances for Viborg FF,” explained Sharpe on the opportunities presented to him.
Sharpe
did not disclose any details of the contract.
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Sparks flying in Vermont
By Shaun Gluyas for Soccer New England
When people think of Vermont, soccer isn't the first thing that comes to mind. The Green Mountain State is dominated by snow sports during the winter months, whilst golf, biking, camping and hiking are prominent during summer and fall. But, believe it or not soccer not only exists, but is hugely popular within schools and many coaching companies travel to towns to offer camps during the summer vacation as well as year round clinics.
Just north of Vermont's largest city of Burlington, off exit 19 of I- 89 at St Albans is the Collins-Perley Sports Arena. This is the home of Vermont's premier soccer organization…
Vermont Voltage consists of a professional men's team, a professional women's team (Supercharged Lady Voltage), and junior programmes ranging from U8's to U20's. The club also do a commendable amount of work within the surrounding community through the Sparky Foundation, tackling major issues for the youth of today.
The Voltage are now recognized as one of the most secure and thriving soccer franchises, not just in New England but the entire United States. Over the last six years they have won seven awards from the United Soccer Leagues (USL) including 2000 USL Progress Award, 2001 Organization of the Year, 2002 Marketing Excellence Award.
This has been combined with success on the field with the team winning the PDL's Northeast Division in 2002 and then improving on this accomplishment with the division and cup double in 2003. It was during the winning season of 2002-3 that Olivier Occean starred as a Voltage player, he is currently a professional with Lillestrom in Norway and scored the winner in a recent international for Canada against Northern Ireland.
The organization's achievements both as a soccer team and organization can be attributed to a change of ownership in 1999. Bo Vuckovic could be described as Mr Vermont Voltage. As well as being the owner of the club he is also the player coach of the men's team and the director of the Voltage Soccer Camps. Since Vuckovic took control at Vermont Voltage, as well as continued success on the field, the club's profile has soared. Average attendances at home games have climbed from in 2000 to nearly 1,650 in 2005. A record crowd of 2,750 turned out to watch the Voltage host the PDL's Eastern Conference championship. In fact, Voltage games have developed into one of Vermont's top summer attractions, as season attendance for 2005 reached almost 30,000. Following Vuckovic's purchase the team became playoff contenders and he has lead his side to an impressive record of 99-39-22.
Vuckovic first arrived in America to attend Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire. Immediately his soccer ability was evident as he named to the All-Conference team four years in a row. Following college Vuckovic began his professional soccer career in Arizona with the Sandsharks before moving onto the Tampa Bay Terror – where he led both teams scoring charts. Then, in 1996, he was selected as a starter for the New England Revolution in MLS. After one season Vuckovic moved to the indoor soccer circuit where he starred and made three appearances in the NPSL's All Star Game.
His career was curtailed following the purchase of the Voltage as running the organization has taken much of his time and effort. Vuckovic explains how it has taken ‘hard work, dedication and desire' to make the Voltage a success:
“You cannot go into something like this and treat it as a business; you need to love the game. If you don't love soccer and aren't prepared to sacrifice things you wouldn't last longer than two years.”
In the off-season everything from gaining sponsorship from local business' and dealing with the media is down to Vuckovic and even during the season team laundry and maintaining the club's transport all comes down to him.
Following the success of the men's team, prior to the summer of 2005, Vuckovic purchased a W-league franchise which allowed the Voltage to enter a team in the highest women's league across the United States and Canada. Vuckovic felt the region currently did not offer the opportunity for the ‘best female players to play':
“Some of the best players in the world are American women, and I'm confident we can provide a professional training atmosphere for these women to excel and reach their personal goals and also provide quality and exciting entertainment for the families in Vermont.”
This hope has come to fruition faster than even Vuckovic could have hoped; the USA goalkeeper who won an Olympic medal at the 2004 games - Kristin Luckenbill - represents the Voltage.
During the season, the Voltage men's team, which participate in the Premier Development League of the USL, has a playing roster of between 20-22. With many returning players there are usually around 10 open spots for new players. The tryouts are this year being held on the 6 th and 7 th May. One of the benefits of this league is that it allows young players to experience a professional situation, yet they do not lose their college eligibility.
Voltage players also become the organization's coaches for the premier training and camps, thus gaining employment for the players throughout the season. Vuckovic admits that maintaining the balance between coaching during the day and playing competitive games in the evening is ‘very difficult.' Sometimes the players will have to coach a camp in Vermont during the morning, travel numerous hours to an away fixture before playing the game and returning home in the early hours of the morning and then attending camp the next morning. Not the ideal situation, though it does make the Voltage camps ‘unique' for others in the area:
“All of our coaches play for a professional team, the kids from the camp can go and watch them play; it separates us from other coaching organizations,” says Vuckovic.
The camps conducted by the Voltage offer a ‘challenging educational experience' for young soccer players between the ages of 5 and 18. All aspects of soccer from basic skills to complex tactical patterns of play are taught on personalized level by the professionals. The development of a positive self-image, mental stimulation and a sense of respect and sportsmanship among players' are seen as imperative to individual growth and emphasized heavily by Vuckovic and his coaches.
As well as the standard day camps, the Voltage offers an overnight camp at Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, VT. During this camp situation players stay in dormitories supervised by the coaches. Also included in the overnight camps is a ticket to a Voltage game where the children travel with the actual team. New for this season, the Voltage also offers a program specifically designed for high school students wanting to prepare professionally for the fall season and return to pre-season sharper than their team-mates and opposition.
The various camps offered just scratches the surface of what the Voltage offers to the surrounding community; they have formed a strong alliance with the State of Vermont and its Tobacco Free Vermont and are actively involved in youth development. The players regularly attend Vermont schools to talk with kids about the dangers of tobacco.
During camps the Voltage coaches conduct 30-minute question and answer sessions daily on the value of proper nutrition, the importance of being tobacco-free, the worth of a positive self-image, the merit of a good education, and the need for teamwork and sportsmanship. A lack of physical activity, poor diet and self esteem issues have contributed greatly to rise of obesity and tobacco use among America's youth and the Voltage sees it as part of its role to try and make a difference. In addition, the Voltage support many charitable groups such as Make a Wish Foundation, United Way, Success by Six.
Local businesses have also been important in making the Voltage a success, a fact that isn't ignored by Vuckovic:
“I really must thank all of the businesses who support us. As much as we work hard to make sure we represent St. Albans community and Vermont well, those businesses help very much to make it all happen and I'm thankful for all of their support. If businesses didn't support the Voltage we would not be here.”
So what of the future for the Vermont Voltage Organization? August 12 th sees the Voltage commemorate the history of the club with an Alumni Game. Next season will see the introduction of Voltage representatives in the Super Y league, a chance for younger players to be involved in national league. Initially this will see the club will figure in the U20 league but it is the intention to expand over time. The introduction of the Supercharged Lady Voltage last season proved successful, whilst the men also continue to be a solid playoff team.
The Voltage is the premier soccer organization in Vermont and Vuckovic hopes that continues:
“We want continued success on the field for both the men and the women, but also to keep the community involved – the aim is to get more people playing and enjoying soccer”
More people playing and enjoying soccer is certainly something we'd all like, and Vuckovic and the Vermont Voltage really appear to be getting the balance just right.
The men's PDL season kicks off away at Delaware Dynasty on May 19 th with the first home fixture against Cape Cod Crusaders on May 24 th , whilst the women begin their W-League campaign in Montreal on May 13 th before making their first appearance in Vermont on the 27 th when they host Sudbury.
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St
Albans, VT ---The Vermont Voltage is excited to announce the first 10
year anniversary Alumni Game. To commemorate the history of the team
and the players that helped make it happen, Bo Vuckovic is inviting
every player that ever donned the Voltage Strip for any length of time
to come to the Collins Perley Sports Complex for an exhibition game,
the current version of the Voltage Men against the Star Studded Alumni,
on August 12th , 2006 @ 7:30pm.Famous Alumni returning are Roberto
Beal, Kevin Wiley, Tim Willard, Joe Ponte, DeeJae Johnson, Jamie
Hutchins, Ben Hardy, Kyle Dezotel, Jamie Farrel, and many more.Former
Voltage Players that are interested in playing in this game please
contact Bo Vuckovic at alumni@vermontvoltage.com or call Voltage office
802-999-6303 Please join the Voltage in welcoming these players who are
a big part of the Voltage success. Game Time 7:30pm, Collins Perley
Sports Complex, August 12th, 2006. A social gathering celebrating the
game, the players, and the fans, will follow at Miguel’s in
downtown St. Albans.
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Former
Voltage player Olivier Occean helps Canada Defeats Northern Ireland 1-0
Olivier Occean lifts on Canada to 1-0 win over Northern Ireland at
Windsor Park, in Belfast in a friendly match.
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