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Five Far Posters Chosen for Regional Pool  The following Far Post players were fortunate enough to be selected to the US Youth Soccer Region I Olympic Development Program Player Pool: 1992 Ethan Harlow (U13 Boys) Andrew Mercier (U13 Boys) 1991 Teddy Vallee (U14 Boys) * Note:  Teddy was selected to the National Pool last year. Libby Merritt (U14 Girls) * Note:  Libby was selected to the Regional Pool last year. 1990 Tyler Macnee (U16 Boys) * Note:  Tyler was selected to the Regional Pool last year.  Only two other players from Vermont were selected to this elite training group from those attending the July 2005 Region I Identification (training) Camp.  Region I encompasses Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.  “Our Far Post players are very fortunate to experience this opportunity,” noted Executive Director Todd Kingsbury.  “We are very proud of them!”   To learn more about the Olympic Development Program (ODP) visit the Vermont Soccer Association (VSA) website or contact Meg Munson, VSA Executive Director, 859-9601. Return to top of page

VASL Finals Weekend  The Vermont Amateur Soccer League teams play their semi-final and final matches this weekend.   Don’t miss the action!  Cheer on your favorite VASL player!  Friday, July 29, 2005 * Semi-Finals * 6:15 p.m., Essex Tree Farm Womens League Far Post Women versus Central Vermont Nordic U18 versus Catamount  Mens League Team Mandible versus TM Confederates Capital versus Nordic   Sunday, July 31, 2005 * Finals * 1 p.m., Essex Tree Farm Return to top of page

VASL All-Stars Shine!  The Vermont Amateur Soccer League All-Star team played a brilliant match against the Vermont Voltage, on the balmy evening of July 20.  The 1-1 game provided an excellent exhibition of soccer for ‘Far Post night at the Voltage.’  Many young (and older) Far Posters were present, clad in orange, to cheer on their favorite All-Star player.  And the half-time highlight?  Our Far Post youth team exhibited their skills beautifully in a round robin scrimmage against the Holy Cross Campers and the Windridge Campers.  Congratulations to Kyle Dezotell on his goal for the All-Stars and to the following on their selection to the team for 2005:  Eric Barker, Defender, Mt. Mansfield Rob Carey, Midfielder, TM Confederates Ned Castle, Defender, Nordic John Dellipriscoli, Midfielder, Far Post Kyle Dezotell, Striker, Team Mandible Caleb Doyle-Burr, Defender/Midfielder, Northern Vermont Tim Duvernoy, Striker, Capital Matt Gazo, Striker, Mt. Mansfield Panos Georgiadis, Striker/Midfielder, Northern Vermont Jerrod Hall, Midfielder, Burlington FC Ben Hardy, Striker, Team Mandible Pete Hassler, Keeper, Northern Vermont Brian Kimball, Midfielder/Striker, Team Mandible Todd Kingsbury, Defender, Team Mandible David Lindholm, Keeper, TM Confederates Travis Owen, Midfielder, Capital Andy Peters, Midfielder/Defender, Team Mandible Sam Piotrowski, Midfielder, Nordic Bradley Rawson, Defender, Capital Jason Seaman, Midfielder, Mt. Mansfield Todd Shepardson, Midfielder, Nordic  Those interested in the game report may visit the VASL website, and see the 7/19/2005 article listed under ‘Current News.’ Return to top of page

Far Post Ladies Power Twin-State Team to Victory  The Vermont girls team ran past New Hampshire 6-3 in the Annual Lions Twin-State Soccer Cup at Rivier College on July 16.  The first goal was off an assist by Ashley Pfaff (Rice), the second off a corner kick by Erin Pichiotino (Burlington), the third scored by Kaitlin Francis (CVU) who also scored the game-winning PK!  Erin Pichiotino tallied three assists and was named the Most Valuable Player for the Vermont GirlsTeam.    Congratulations to Ashley, Erin and Kaitlin as well as Kelly Sisco (CVU) and Olivia Tarricone (South Burlington and former Far Post player) for their selection to the team and to Coaches Brad Parker (FP U15 Boys) and Kevin Francis (FP U17/18 Girls)!  Far Post was also well represented on the boys team with Alex Clavelle and Jake McFadden from Colchester, John Dellipriscoli and Brendan Lacaillade of Montpelier and Chris Sappo of Essex Junction. The Vermont boys played a hard fought game but New Hampshire rallied 2-0.  Jake McFadden was named the Most Valuable Player for the Vermont Boys Team.    Congratulations to Alex, Jake, John, Brendan and Chris on their selection to the team.  Return to top of page

U18 Boys Close Out Season  The Far Post U18 Boys, coached by Kyle Dezotell, assisted by Simon Perkins, brought the 2004-2005 Travel Team season to an official close at Clifton Park on July 9 and 10.  The U18 Boys, won 4 of 6 games, including the quarter final and semi-final matches on penalty kicks due to outstanding saves made by Goal Keeper Andrew Lane.  The boys finished their Far Post careers bringing home the Runner Up Trophy!   Below, the boys and their families celebrate their final season with their annual BBQ at Clifton Park . For more photos of U18 boys, visit:  http://www.farpostsoccerclub.com/u18boys/.  Return to top of page

Special Note:   The U18 Boys photo page marks the beginnings of Far Post’s new online photo album.   Watch for more changes to our website during the remainder of the summer!   In the meantime, if you have digital photos you’d like to submit to ePost,  please feel free to e-mail them to admin@farpostsoccerclub.com.