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Nathan McGuire and Haris Memisevic selected to U.S. Club Soccer’s id2 National Training Camp
Space Coast United’s Nathan McGuire, who plays goalkeeper for SCU’s 2009 Boys ECNL team and his coach, Haris Memisevic, have been selected to participate in US Club Soccer’s id2 National Training Camp from Jan. 13-15 in Tampa. “The first thing I thought was I was kind of shocked because if you would have told me…
Read MoreSCU’s Michael Arbour earns spot in national Keeper Wars event in Orlando
Michael Arbour, who plays goalkeeper for Coach Vince’s Boys U14 ECNL team, has qualified for the Keeper Wars National Championship event to be held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex on July 23-24. “I’m really excited,” Arbour said. “This is a really, really big opportunity for me and I can’t wait.” Arbour advanced to…
Read MoreSascha Thein named 2022 FYSA Boys Rec Coach of the Year
Space Coast United’s Sascha Thein has been named the 2022 Florida Youth Soccer Association’s Boys Recreational Coach of the Year. Thein, who says she has been with SCU “going on nine years” will be recognized at an FYSA luncheon in Orlando on Aug. 6. “It’s always nice to be recognized for doing something that you…
Read More“Summer Soccer Camps” teach valuable skills, encourage fun
Space Coast United recently completed its second of three ”Summer Soccer Camp” sessions at Viera Regional Park where youths can learn a wide variety of soccer skills while having fun. The first two of the sessions were held from June 6-9 with the second held from June 20-23. Space Coast United is taking registrations for…
Read MoreSCU’s Victoria Wehner overcomes adversity on road to Florida Tech
The impressive play of Space Coast United’s Victoria Wehner has earned her a spot on the women’s soccer team at Florida Tech beginning with this fall’s season. That in its own right is an amazing achievement, but when considering what Wehner had to overcome to achieve that makes it even more impressive. Wehner and her…
Read MoreSpace Coast United All-Star program
Space Coast United’s All-Star program provides a next-level soccer experience for Recreational players ages 6 to 9. The focus of the program is the development of individual skills and to prepare the players for their progression to more competitive play at the U-9 level. The All-Star program is held at Viera Regional Park on Mondays and Fridays at 5:30…
Read MoreSCU Alum named to NISA All-League First Team
Nick Spielman, a Space Coast United alum who now plays for Chattanooga FC of the National Independent Soccer Association, was recently named to the NISA’s All-League First Team for his stellar play as a defender. The club says Spielman started every game on defense last year. “I was actually very surprised to being named to…
Read MoreFormer SCU players win national championship with EFSC
Six former Space Coast United players were a part of the Eastern Florida State College women’s soccer team that won the National Junior College Athletics Associations (NJCAA) National Championship in November. Kailey Dunne, Jessica DeBiasse, Lydia Carroll, Jessica Martin, Claudia Nieves and Logan Humbert will forever be able to call themselves national champions after EFSC…
Read MoreSCU receives $1,000 grant from Walmart
Space Coast United has received a $1,000 grant thanks to The Walmart Community Grants Team and Facility #3538, located at The Shoppes at Lake Andrew at 8500 N. Wickham Rd. in Viera. “Whenever Space Coast United receives a donation of any kind, we are always very appreciative as this supports our ability to provide more…
Read MoreRefereeing a fun, rewarding experience
Space Coast United is seeking out new members of the community who would like to serve as referees. “It’s really important that we continue to not only support referees but it’s really important that parents understand that we are at an all-time low for referees then we’re going to be really struggling as we move…
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