Commonwealth SoccerFest A Success

RELEASED 11/15/11

Sunday brought an end to the Fall 2011 Commonwealth Soccer League season with the leagues semifinals and championship being held at Patriot Park in Spotsylvania, Va. CSL is the Fredericksburg areas only sanctioned adult soccer league.

The day also included action involving teams from the Fredericksburg-based youth soccer club FSCI Phoenix as part of Commonwealth SoccerFest.

To view the PDF of with complete details of the days action, CLICK HERE.

To view pictures on CSL's Facebook page, CLICK HERE.

Commonwealth SoccerFest This Sunday

RELEASED 11/8/11 (Updated)

Commonwealth Soccer League ans FSCI Phoenix are teaming up for a Sunday of soccer action at Patriot Park in Spotsylvania. CSL, the Fredericksburg area's only sanctioned adult soccer league, and the FSCI youth club will each be playing games on the game and working together on a Penny Drive and Canned Food Drive to benefit the Thurman Brisben Center.

See the flyer below for details (You can click on it to see it in .PDF format) and we hope to see you at the fields and/or at Margarita Bar & Grill following the CSL Championship. Click here to check out the FSCI Phoenix website.

CSL fundraiser for Commonwealth Classic

RELEASED 6/26/11

Commonwealth Soccer League is running a raffle for two tickets to the Manchester United-Barcelona game to be played at FedEx Field on July 30. See the flyer below for complete details.

CSL Margarita Bar & Grill form partnership

RELEASED 1/29/11

Commonwealth Soccer Leagueand Cancune Mexican Margarita Bar& Grillwill be supporting each other beginning with the Spring 2011 season. The Grill will serve as the "Official"restaurant of the Commonwealth Soccer League. If will hostthe Spring and Fall Awards banquets each season, as well as, the Commonwealth Classic Player Party on Saturdaynight of the tournament eachyear. This is the first "Official" league sponsor for CSL, and we hope to see more coming in the future! See the flyer below for more details and check back to the website as more complete details become available.

CSL Fall 2010 season comes to an end

RELEASED 11/15/10

The Commonwealth Soccer League concluded its Fall 2010 seasonon Sunday withthe Division 1 Championship Finaland Consolation Bracket Final on Sunday, Nov. 14at Patriot Park in SpotsylvaniaCounty, Va.

The Consolation Bracket finalbetween Lee's Hill Soccer Club and Fusion FC came down to the wire. Playing with no subs, Fusion jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Ian Scott and Randy Ryan. Lee's Hill's Patrick Little headed home a goal before the intermission to cut the deficit in half before the break. The game remained 2-1 until the 70th minute when Lee's Hill's Chris Seymour tied things up. Jacob Myers then gave Lee's Hill its first lead in the 81st minute. Fusion continued to create chances and tied the score when Scott netted his second of the game with three minutes left in regulation. The game headed to golden-goal overtime knotted at 3-3, before Travis Carpenter put away a loose ball after a corner kick to give Lee's Hill the vicotry.

The Division 1 Championship Final followed and saw a well-played match between Real International FC and FAC Corinthians United. Both teams reach the final with upsets in the semifinals as Real knockedoff second-seeded Casa CSL and Corinthians United handed top-seeded FAC St. Corinthiansits first lose of the season. Both teams played a solid possession game in the first half as the game was tied 0-0 at the half. The game remained tied until midway through the second half, when Real took advantage of a Corinthians UnitedmistakewhenJoe Merenda slotted a cross intoan open netfor a 1-0 lead.Corinthians United didn't quit and produced several chances to tie as the game wound down, but the Real defense was able to hold off their attacks and earn the championship.

On Saturday, the weekend got started off with the third-annual CSL Select vs. Fredericksburg Generals indoor exhibition game. The game serves as a chance for both teams to get out and have some fun, while also thanking their players and fans for their support, as well as to raise some funds for a good cause. This year the event raised money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org). A very strong Generals team handed the CSL Select team a 12-1 defeat for their third straight win in the series. The Generals held a 5-1 lead at the half, with CSL's lone goal coming from Fusion FC leading scorer Justin Daniels. The Generals got off to a fast start in the second half as they pulled away for a comfortable win.

At halftime of Saturday night's exhibition, CSL presented its regular-season awards in front of the large crowd in attendance. Real International FC took home two awards, earning the Stonewall Award for the top defense after allowing only six goals in 10 games, while Victor "Tim" Garnder earning the Golden Boot with 17 goals. The league's Fair-Play Award went to Misfits and FAC St. Corinthians, as both finished the regular season with only two yellow cards received in 10 games. Regular-season champion FAC St. Corinthians was also honored after finishing 10-0-0, as was 7v7 Coed Rec Division Champions FAC Fury, who finished 9-0-0. And finally, FAC St. Corinthians and CSL United (7v7) were recognized for reaching the 50 career-win plateau, which includes playin all CSL competitions, during the season.

CSL Select team to take part in indoor fundraising exhibition again the F.C. Fredericksburg Generals

RELEASED 10/30/10

CSLand the FC Frederickburg Generals will once again be meeting in a benefit game, that will also serve as the CSL's Fall 2010 Awards ceremony. This will the third straight yet the two teams have meet with the goal of fun, quality soccer and fundraising for a good cause. See the flyer belowfor more detials and we hope to see you all there to pack the Field House once again!!

FAC Corinthians United to attend USASA National Cup

RELEASED 9/29/10

CSL would like to announce that long-time CSL member FAC Corinthians United will be participating in the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) National Coed Cup. The event will take place at Russell Creek Park in Dallas, Texas, from Friday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 24.

The team, based in Fredericksburg, Va., will be the first CSL team to compete in a USASA National Cup competition. The team has competed in the Commonwealth Classic (Fredericksburg, Va.) the past two years and the Neptune Soccer Classic (Virginia Beach, Va.) for several years. FAC Corinthians United, which has previously been known as FCS Crush and FCS Fury has won championships and competed in several finals at these tournaments. It is currently a competitive participant in CSLs 11v11 Open Division against mostly all-mens teams as the league does not currently offer an 11v11 coed division.

Several members of the team played collegiately after competing for local high school and travel teams. Some of the members also currently coach local high school and/or travel teams while continuing their playing careers in CSL and on various local indoor teams.

Several local businesses and organizations have already contributed to the teams efforts to raise funds to help defer some of the cost of the trip, including plane tickets, hotel fees, rental car fees and the tournament entry fee. Some of the current sponsors are: Battlefield Farms, Commonwealth Soccer League, Creative Color, Dairy Queen, MDCVSA, Personal Touch, Silver Companies, Autos by Choice and Voyager Travel.

If you are interested in helping out, or know somebody or a business that might be interested, you can email CSL at president@commonwealthsoccer.org.

ABOVE: Members of the team pictured here during the Neptune Soccer Classic played on Aug. 7-8, 2010 at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex in Virginia Beach.

CSL Going to D.C. United Game on Saturday, May 29

RELEASED 5/2/10

CSL will once again besetting up a group trip to D.C. United's gameagainst CD Chivas USA on Saturday, May 29. See the flyer below for more details!! CSL Rep. will be at your games onMay 15-16 to pick up your orders or you can put them in the CSL DropBox located at Fredericksburg Field House as listed below.***TO PRINT: Right click on the Flyer, then click "Print Picture..." option.

CSL vs. FC Fredericksburg Generals Game Raise $360 for "Students Helping Honduras"

RELEASED 3/29/10

This was the second edition of the CSL vs. Generals exhibition that celebrates two of the top local adult soccer organizations in the area. It was once again a huge success as the event raise money for a good cause. The final score was 13-4 in favor of the PASL Premier Mid-Atlantic Division Champion Generals, but the score and level of play was a big improvement for the CSL squad after the inagural event held in 2009. See below for more detials and for how you can help the fundraising cause as well.

Commonwealth Soccer League vs. FC Fredericksburg Generals

RELEASED 3/22/10

CSLwillonce again be taking the PASL Premier Mid-Atlantic Division champions in hopefully what will become along-standing tradtion betweentwo of the top local adult soccer orgaizations in the Fredericksburg area. The playerswill get a chance to show their stuff while also trying to help out a good cause. See the details below and we both hope to see you there!!! Help spread the word!!!

CSL Over-40 Team Tryouts

RELEASED 2/21/10

CSLwill be supporting an Over-40 team that will being participating in tournaments and representing the leagueAND the area invarious tournaments throughout the year. If you think you might be interested, COME TO THE TRYOUT ON SUNDAY, MARCH 14 FROM9-11 P.M. AT FREDERICKSBURG FIELD HOUSE!!! The team will is open to any players in the area, not just currently registered CSL players!! See below for more details:

***NEW*** For Open DivisionWinners & Runners-Up

RELEASED 12/23/09 ***UPDATED 2/21/10***

The CSL EBOD has voted to awardeach Open Division (11v11) winner a $1,000 credit toward the following season's registration, with the Division Runner-Up receiving a $500 credit. For more details, click here.

F.C. Fredericksburg GunnersOpen Winter2009-10 Season Saturday Night

RELEASED: 11/24/09

CSLFall 2009 Division Finals

RELEASED: 11/18/09

Commonwealth Soccer League will be holding its Fall 2009 division finals on Sunday, Nov.22 at Loriella Park in
Spotsylvania county.

THE SECOND DIVISION FINAL will kick off at 12:00 p.m. when top-seed Lee's Hill Soccer Club takes on second-
seeded Misfits. Lee's Hill won the regular-season title with an undefeated record (6-0-0).Lee's Hill was the division's Stonewall Award winner for having the least goals allowedandhas been led by a balanced offense with six players scoring two goals each leading in the championship game.The lone loss for Misfits (5-1-0) was a 3-1 setbackagainst Lee's Hill. The team is led offensively by division Golden-Boot Award winner Brent McMaster, who has eight goals on the season.

THE FIRST DIVISION FINAL, which kicks off at 2:00 p.m., pits top-seeded FAC St. Corinthians (4-1-0) against third-seeded Quantico United (3-2-0). St. Corinthians reached the final after converting a late penalty kickto geta 2-1 winover FAC Calcio in last Sunday's semifinals. The team should be bolstered by the return of leading scorer Chris Anthony (four goals). Quantico advancedin dramatic fashion, when Julio Cesar Chavez scored in the final minute of the secondGolden-Goalovertime to knock off defending champion Real International FC, 2-1, in last Sunday's semifinals.

There is no admission!!!

****PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, SO WE CAN GET A GOOD CROWD OUT AT THE GAMES TO SUPPORT ADULT SOCCER, ANDTHE TEAMS, IN WHAT SHOULD BE SOME QUALITY SOCCER ACTION***

F.C. Fredericksburg Generals PASLIndoor Tryouts

RELEASED: 10/10/09

The F.C. Fredericksburg Generals will be holding tryouts for their 2009-10 season Oct. 25 and Oct. 27. Please see the below flyer for more details.

CSL Spring 2009 Finals Moved to Fredericksburg Academy with help of FC Fredericksburg Gunners

RELEASED: 5/30/09 ***UPDATED 6/11/09***

In cooperation with the FC Fredericksburg GunnersandFredericksburg Academy, CSL is proud to announce that the First and Second Division Finals will both be played on Fredericksburg Academy's beautiful Bermuda grass field on Sunday, June 14. The field is located at 10800 Academy Dr. in Fredericksburg.Click here for directions or on the "Directions" link located at the top of this page.

The action will kickoff at 12:30 p.m. with the SecondDivision Final between Fusion FC and Deportivo Santa Cruz. That will be followed by the First Division Final between Real International FC and JMARMI FCat 2:30 p.m.Stick around after the CSL Finals for the Gunners home match against the Virginia Legacy, which will kick off at 6 p.m. All of those in attendance at the CSL Finals (players and fans) will be entered into a FREE D.C. United ticket giveaway that will take place at halftime of the Gunners' match. You MUST be in attendance at the Gunners' match in order to win. All CSL Award winners will also be recognized at halftime of the Gunners' game. There will be a DJ, concessionsand other entertainment on site to keep everyone busy between games.The Gunners also offer a 45-minute clinic for children ages 6-14 from 4:00-4:45 p.m. with paid admission. All members of the CSL Division Champion teams crowned on Sunday and any CSL award winner will be admitted FREE to the Gunners' match and all registered CSL Spring 2009members will be offered 2-for-1 pricing on tickets to the Gunners match!!! Any CSL member AND A GUEST can get in for $5 (normally $5 per ticket). Children of CSL players get in FREE!!!

Click these links for more details about theFC Fredericksburg Gunners and Fredericksburg Academy.

FirstEver Soccer Event for CSL and FC Fredericksburg Gunners

RELEASED: 5/19/09

The FC Fredericksburg Gunners are making a special offer to all Commonwealth Soccer League members for their Memorial Day soccer game with the Northern Virginia Royals.

For those of you that don't know, the third-year Gunners are a member of the United Soccer League (USL) Premier Development League (PDL). They participate in the PDL's Mid-Atlantic Division against teams from Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. They also compete to take part in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and qualified last year, just their second season as a club, where they took on the Richmond Kickers in the opening round. I hope you can find time on Memorial Day to make it out. If you've never been to a game, you will be pleased with what you see. See below the flyer for a little more info about the PDL.

See the Flyer below for full details:

Here's a little about the PDL

Thetop U23 mens league in North America, the USL Premier Development League (PDL) features 68 teams within four conferences across the United States and Canada. The PDL season consists of 16 regular season matches for each team, eight home and eight away. The PDL provides elite collegiate players the opportunity to taste a higher level of competition while maintaining their eligibility. In addition to league play, PDL teams compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as well as various exhibitions. The USL Premier Development League has proven to be an important stepping stone for top professionals now playing around the world.

Potomac Soccer Wire Soccer Breakfast and Pick-Up at Fredericksburg Field House

RELEASED: 4/7/09

Fredericksburg Field House will be hosting Potomac Soccer Wire's third PSW Soccer Breakfast on Friday, May 1 from 7:30-9 a.m. This will be immediately followed by the Field House's regularly schedule Breakfast Soccer pick-up league that is held every Tuesday and Friday beginning at 9 a.m. each day. More information to come!!

RELEASED: 4/1/09

Real International FC will be participating in the Fourth Annual La Super Copa presented by D.C. United. Te La Super Copa tournament features 16 elite adult teams from local leagues in Virginia, D.C. and Maryland. All participating teams have won the championship in their local league during the past year.

All participating teams receive one MLS match ball and a full set of 20 new adidas team uniforms. There will be a cash prize of $5,000 for the Cup winner and $2,000 for the runner-up, as well as team trophies and individual medals. The Cups championship game is scheduled to be played on Saturday, May 9, 4 p.m. Admission for all games is free of charge and all games will be played at RFK's Auxiliary Fields.

Commonwealth Soccer League's ownReal International FC was invited to the event after winning the CSL Fall 2008 First Division Regular-Season and Playoff championships, as well as the Fall 2008 Marino Cup Upper Bracket Championship, finishing the season with a 10-1-1 record. This made it a clean swept of all possible 2008 championshipsfor Real International FC, which also won the Spring 2008 Regular-Season and Playoff First Division championships. They have compiled a 29-4-2 overall record since the beginning of theSpring 2008 season. Real International FC currently sits tied atop the CSL Spring 2009 First Division standings witha 1-0-0 record.

Real International FC will open La Super Copa tournament playthis Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m., at RFK's Auxiliary Fields located at 2400 East Capitol St., S.E.; Washington, D.C. 20003. Theywill open play in the First Round againstCLI Paintboys of the Northern Virginia Soccer League (NVSL). CLI Paintboys won the NVSL Fall 2008 Regular-Season Premier Divisionchampionship with a 7-0-1 record, marking the third straight season which they have won the Premier Division title. They have a 22-3-1 overall record in that span and kick off their Spring 2009 season this Sunday, April 5.

For more information, including a full schedule, go to http://www.dcunited.com/la-super-copa.

RELEASED: 1/18/09

The FC Fredericksburg Generals prevailed 18-2 over the Commonwealth Soccer League All-Stars on the scoreboard, but the main goal of the night was accomplished as the Fredericksburg Field House saw its biggest crowd of the Generals season Saturday night.

The night raised $450 in a raffle fundraiser for the U14 FASA Elite girls soccer team, which was recently invited to the Pitea Summer Games in Europe. In addition to that amount, CSL and the Generals each donated $500 to the teams fundraising efforts to be able to afford the trip.

The Generals, who are the defending PASL Mid-Atlantic Division champions, have several former or current members of CSL on their roster so it was only natural for the two to work together.

Supporting soccer in the local community is part of our mission statement, said CSL President Tom Leiss. It was a natural step for us to take to work with the Generals who have become a big part of the Fredericksburg soccer scene since their initial season.

Jono Rollins, a CSL veteran who scored one of the teams goals Saturday night, was happy to get to play in the game, but even happier to be part of supporting a worthy cause.

Im glad I got the opportunity to play against a high-quality team like the Generals, Rollins said. But Im even happier that I got a chance to give back to the youth in the community.

Playing soccer against tough competition is one of the best ways for players to become better and both organizations are dedicated to helping make that happen.

Helping these girls go overseas and play the game at the highest level does just that, said Generals player/manger Kelvin Jones. Hopefully, our contribution and the contribution of all the fans will help make their goal more attainable.

To help the FASA Elite girls, visit their team Web site at eteamz.com/FASAUnity/.

To learn more about the FC Fredericksburg Generals, visit their Web site at fredericksburggenerals.com.