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Space Coast Clash set for Apr. 1-2
Space Coast United is preparing to host its annual “Space Coast Clash” tournament on Apr. 1-2 at both Viera Regional Park and Wickham Park in Melbourne. “The Clash is a great tournament for us,” said SCU executive director Scotty Armstrong. “We get to put all of our teams in a local tournament and they get…
Read MoreSCU’s Cal Dixon selected to serve as goalkeeper coach at ECNLRL showcase event
Space Coast United’s Cal Dixon, who is head coach for SCU’s U16 2007 and U15 2008 Girls ECNLRL teams, earned the honor of serving as goalkeeper coach at an ECNLRL regional showcase event in Sanford in January. “It was a great honor,” Dixon said. “It was a really fantastic experience for the players themselves and…
Read MoreCoach Nic Nazon continues to foster development in SCU players
Twenty-six-year-old Nic Nazon, a former standout player, now helps promote the game in a different capacity, as he serves as coach of SCUs U-11 2012 Boys Pre-ECNL team. For Nazon, his current position is one he’s attained as he’s accrued experience, having initially started out coaching at the GFC Division 1 and 2 levels. “I…
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 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 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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