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Newsletter #12 - 2023 Recap
January 8, 2024
Edition #12
Featuring:
- It’s Official: Ian McKay is the 2023 MLS Assistant Referee of the Year
- 2024 Coming Attractions
- 2023 Highlights
- Happy Anniversary Mass Youth Soccer
- Happy New Year
Will you be able to play this year?
About half of our members’ registrations expired on New Year's Day. Renew your membership now so you don’t miss any chance to play. To log in and check your membership status, go to: Massachusetts Adult Soccer (mass-soccer.org)
It's Official: Ian McKay is the 2023 MLS Assistant Referee of the Year
"You can travel anywhere in the country or in the world and find someone to have a conversation with about soccer. The game binds us as individuals and binds us across cultures." Ian McKay
Read more about Ian McKay by clicking here:
One-on-one conversation with Ian McKay
2024 Coming Attractions:
Indoor Play?
Although snow has covered our fields now, we still have plenty of opportunities to play. Please see:
Women's Futsal Training Program
Spring Cup Registration is Open:
2023 Highlights:
From the Pitch - State Cups
We are proud to boast so much talent here in Massachusetts! Each year, we run several tournaments to determine state champions. Here are our 2023 state tournament champions along with highlights:
- Werner Fricker Cup Champions: Loco Gunners
- O30 Cup State Champions: Torres FC
- O40 Cup Champions: Kel Kau Masters
- Women's Amateur Cup Champions: Sidekicks FC
- Champions Cup Champions: Providence City FC
- Men's Amateur State Cup Champions: Providence City FC
Mass Soccer Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members
Read about our newest Massachusetts State Soccer Association Hall of Fame members: Cezar Wasecki, Steve Siniscalchi, and Alex Tsalagas.
We are now accepting nominations for our 2024 Hall of Fame Induction. Nominations must be received by January 31, 2024 for consideration. For more information, including requirements and the nomination process, please visit:
Massachusetts State Soccer Hall of Fame
OTHSL Player Saves a Life and Ucal McKenzie's Legacy Lives on
Having an AED has saved the lives of more than one player on the pitch. Mass Soccer and OTHSL subsidize AEDs to make them affordable for all Mass Soccer teams.
Off-duty firefighter uses new AED at Medford soccer field to save player's life (mass-soccer.org)
Massachusetts Women Soccer Players Make News on the International Stage
In March of last year, three teams of Massachusetts women in their 50s, 60s, and 70s traveled to South Africa for the inaugural Grannies International Football Tournament. Not only were there huge wins on the international stage, but Bay State Breakers 80-year-old soccer star, Rita, captured the hearts of fans overseas.
Boston-area Women Competed in South African Soccer Tournament
Happy Anniversary to Mass Youth Soccer
Massachusetts Youth Soccer is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. In recognition of this milestone, they will be offering special anniversary programs. Click the links below for additional information on these upcoming events:
50th Anniversary Workshop: February 3, 2024
50th Most Influential in 50 Years of Mass Youth Soccer
Happy New Year!
Thank you to all those that made 2023 such a success!
"We are truly thankful for all the people on so many levels that volunteer their time and considerable talents to help make Mass Soccer and our Beautiful Game what it is today." - Andy Weiss (Mass Soccer President)
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2024. See you on the pitch soon!
Joga,
Have interesting stories? Want to contribute? Interested in sponsoring our next newsletter? Email us at News@Mass-Soccer.org.
