As the Spring season ends, GCU would like to thank all the families,fans and players who came out and supported each other. It is this support and encouragement that make our club special. Teams and their Spring 2010 schedules and results can be found at the LSYSA website.
Goose Creek United is also actively looking for sponsors. Any interested parties please email the Sponsorship Chair Scott Fitzsimmons.

Goose Creek United Board Meeting

A GCU Board meeting will be held on July 15, 2010 at the Ramada Inn at 7401 Northwoods Drive in North Charleston from 6:30PM till 7:30PM. On the agenda will be Officer's reports, status reports on any special projects and the upcoming fall season. The Club Membership is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Goose Creek United Special Board Meeting

A GCU Special Board meeting was held electronically on June 8, 2010 at which the Board discussed the issue of the color change.  At the root of the issue was the claim that not all members of the club knew that the color change was to be discussed at the AGM held on May 24, 2010 and did not attend the meeting to voice their opinion.  The Board discussed the issue at lenght; should the original vote for the color change be set aside and a new vote taken?  The Board concluded that the original vote complied with the By-Laws set forth for the Club.  Although the issue of the color change was not specifically stated on the flyer handout, it was worded that "we are seeking solutions to any issues arising from our rapid expansion".  This was followed by posting on this website that a possible uniform color change would be discussed.  Although the Board realizes that not every member would agree with our decision, it was voted to not re-visit the color change issue.  The Board also voted to "Grandfather" in the Royal Blue uniform for the U18 Boys only and for this season only.   There were several compelling reasons for this vote to include it being their last season with the club.  

Goose Creek United Board Meeting

A GCU Board meeting was held on May 26, 2010. The new Board offically took over and the results of the voting was tallied.  Consistant with the public vote, the Board voted to change out colors to kelly green and black beginning with the Fall 2010 season uniforms.  There were several other future changes discussed with more information to be gathered prior to any decisions being made.  

Fall Season Evaluations

Results from the Skills Evaluations are now posted.  Check under your age appropriate team for results.  There may be some combining of age and/or sex to complete team rosters, dependant upon the results of open registration.  If you have not heard from a coach, feel free to contact them regarding pre-season conditioning schedules.  For more information contact Francisco Agbunag at coachcisco@comcast.net or 696-3095.

 

THE BRITISH ARE COMING!

GCU is proud to announce the return of Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp to be held at Dogwood Park from July 12th to 16th. British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership. Camp programs include a free ball and shirt and a free British Soccer jersey for on line registrations 45 days prior to camp! The camp serves ages 7 to 18 and has half day programs starting at $110 and full day programs starting at $160. For more information or to sign up, visit  www.challengersports.com

 

Team News

GCU U11B Cyclones Knocked Out in Day One  (May 9)

The Cyclones bid for tournament victory came to an abrupt end on day one of the tournament when they were defeated 7 to 2 by the Mt. Pleasant Revolution and later 7 to 0 when they were defeated by the NASA Revolution.  "It was all about the timing and this was just not our day" said coach Evans.  "We were missing several key players from across the field to include our keeper due to a variety of reasons and we just couldn't get anything going."  Cyclone goals were both scored from the foot of Nathan Fitzsimmons, one from a penalty kick and the other from a pass from forward Aaron Evans.

 

GCU U11B Cyclones Post Another Win  (May 01)

The regular season came to a close with a game for standing Saturday against the number 2 ranked CUFC 99 Academy and the Cyclones posted a 4 to 2 win.  The Cyclones controlled the first half of the game, leading 2 to 0 at the half.  Forwards Nathan Fitzsimmons and Fernando De la Cruz each found the back of the net while midfielder Jason Calderon picked up an assist.  Close second half action found the CUFC squad bring the game to a draw before forward Aaron Evans added a pair of goals with Calderon picking up a second assist in the match to bring the game to its final.   "It took us some time to find the right combinations on the field but I think we have it now.  The kids have all put forth 100 percent and trained hard the last couple of months so it's rewarding to see their hard work paying off. " said Cyclones coach Steve Evans.  The Cyclones will be back in action next weekend when they compete in the 1^st Annual LSYSA Crescent Cup tournament. 

 

GCU U11B Cyclones Gaining Strength  (April 18)

In a game for standing Saturday against the number 2 ranked Summerville United, the Cyclones record their first win of the season with a 5 to 1 victory.  The United scored their lone goal within 2 minutes of the start of the game but the Cyclones answered in short order with a pair of goals scored by forward Omar Miramontes off misplayed corner kicks.  Forward Jason Calderon added another from a pass from midfielder Nathan Fitzsimmons, carrying the game to 3 to 1 at the half.  The second half the Cyclones continued to press forward, with 2 additional goals scored by Fernando De la Cruz off passes from Fitzsimmons and midfielder Gerardo Cornonado.  "We are starting to find our rhythm this season when we need it most.  All the kids have been working hard during the last month, going back to the basics of soccer.  They were better prepared both mentally and physically for this game and it showed." said Cyclones coach Steve Evans.  The Cyclones will be back in action on Saturday May 1^st when they host the CUFC 99 Academy for points for the last game of regular season. 

 

GCU U11B Cyclones Still In Search of a Win  (March 28)

In a double header Saturday, the Cyclones fall short in both matches.  In the first of 2 games for the season against the CUFC 99 Academy squad, the Cyclones were bested 3 to 0 Saturday morning.  Later that afternoon in a game for standings, the Cyclones fell to the Mt. Pleasant Ajax 5 to 1, with the lone goal for the Cyclones from the foot of forward Nathan Fitzsimmons.  "We are having some difficulty finding our rhythm this season and are in a rebuilding stage for next season.   Hopefully things will turn around this season as we start to prepare for next season." said Cyclones coach Steve Evans.  The Cyclones will be back in action Saturday April 17^th when they host the Summerville United.  The Cyclones also participated in the Piggly Wiggly Shootout the previous weekend where they were defeated 3 times, with their lone goal of the tournament coming from forward Aaron Evans.  "It was the outstanding job of goal keeping turned in by Gerardo Coronado that was the highlight of the tournament for us" said Cyclones coach Steve Evans.   

 

GCU U11B Cyclones Lose Another  (March 6)

In a game for standings, the Cyclones fall to the Mt. Pleasant Revolution 3 to 1.  The Revolution struck first but the Cyclones answered with a score off a corner kick by forward Omar Miramontes.  The Revolution followed with 2 additional goals, capitalizing on Cyclone errors.   "We are having a difficult start to this season that will hopefully get better. The kids continue to try and work hard so I'm sure things will turn around" said Cyclones coach Steve Evans. The Cyclones will be back in action Saturday when they host the Summerville United.

  

GCU U11B Cyclones Still in Search of a Win  (February 28)

After a weekend of play, The Goose Creek United U11B Cyclones slip to near the bottom of the rankings in their division following a pair of loses.  Saturdays game against the James Island Red ended in a 2 to 1 lose during which the Cyclones lone score came from forward Jason Calderon when he found the back of the net off a pass from midfielder Ricky Garcia.  Sundays game against the Summerville United ended in a 4 to 0 lose.  "We're a new team still in the rebuilding phase and still working to find the right chemistry among the kids.  We made some mistakes this weekend and had our share of bad luck, with a few injuries to key players and balls that hit everything but the back of the net.  We'll find our magic for the season so don'tcount us out yet" said Cyclones coach Steve Evans. The Cyclones will be back in action next Saturday against the Mount Pleasant Revolution.

 

GCU U11B Cyclones Lose Close Season Opener  (February 20)

Building off the success of last season, the Goose Creek United Soccer Club was able to form an additional team in the U11/U12 bracket by dissolving last season's Spirit team and combining them with some new faces to form the U11B Cyclones and the U12B Hurricanes. 

After rain outs for the first two weeks of the season, the U11B Cyclones were anxious to play and finally got to see action on the field Saturday against the NASA Revolution.  In a good game between two evenly matched teams, it was the Revolution that triumphed 2 to 1.  The Cyclones struck first off a corner kick by forward Omar Mirimontes that squirted between the front post and the defender to beat the keeper. The Revolution answered with 2 goals, capitalizing on Cyclone errors.  "Being a new team, we had some work to do before the season started and we see a few areas we can still improve on.  Overall, I'm very proud of all the kids, they played strong for their first game together" said Cyclones coach Steve Evans.  The Cyclones will be back in action next weekend with games Saturday against the James Island Red and Sunday against the Summerville United.