Welcome to the Fall 2024 edition of Nordic News! Nordic’s quarterly newsletter keeps all of our families informed as to what’s going on in the world of Nordic Soccer.
 

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New Turf for NISC!

Nordic Soccer Club has been fundraising for a new turf field for our indoor facility. After ten long years using the same carpet, it is definitely time for an upgrade that all players, coaches, referees and parents will love. If you have been to NISC, you see how great the facility is. We've chosen the Nexxfield Pro E.2 Turf, rather than a carpet layout - the new turf will come in 1071 squares. Big congrats to our 2008B for winning the fundraiser competition and earning the FIRST ever game on the new turf!

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VT Green Women's Exhibition Match

Over the summer, our local VT Green hosted an exhibition match for the women’s side, bringing in tons of talent and excitement for the women’s game. The team was coached by US Soccer Legend, Sam Mewis. We were proud to have plenty of Nordic representation on the team, including Coach Brad Agoos, Emma Wennar, Ella Gazo, Barrett Freeman, Brina Micheels, Ella Bankert and Coach Erin Murphy. Hopefully more will come next summer!

 

 

2010G Representing at Regionals

After winning their State Cup Final, the 2010G headed down to West Virginia to compete in the USYS Eastern Regional Championships. They competed against some of the strongest teams in the country and held their own - representing not only Nordic Soccer Club but the State of Vermont with strength. Great work, ladies!

 

 

 

 

 

Lions Cup Twin State Representation

Congrats to the VT Women on bringing the Lions Cup Twin State Trophy back to Vermont with their 1-0 win over New Hampshire this past summer. We were proud to have Avery Stockamore, Finley Barker and Brooks DeShaw represent our club, along with Coach Cait who was assigned as one of the assistant coaches for the game. Shoutout to Charli Kellaway, Rosie Perkinson, Raven McCray-Fay and Emily Thompson for also being selected, but unable to make the game. What a great way to cap off amazing high school careers!

 

 

 

 

Summer Camps!

This past summer, we hosted our summer long pre-season program which had flourishing numbers. Players came week to week, getting in their fitness, core, technical work, and tactical work to prepare for their upcoming middle school, high school, or college preseasons. Hard work pays off!

 

 

 

 

We also hosted a Wolverhampton Wanderers ID Camp with Coach Ty, and had a blast. All players had a true academy experience with these coaches, and are now able to take all of their new knowledge and apply it to the game. We are also proud to announce that some of our very own Nordic players were selected to travel to England to experience what it is like to be an academy player at an EPL club!

 

 

 

 

Last but not least, we hosted our Middle School Preseason Camp. The players had an opportunity to work hard, enhance their skills, and have some fun.

 

 

Fall VSL Season

 

We had a great fall season for the club, with 91 games played in Vermont (54W-10T-20L), not including our U8 programs. We also had 15 games played in Massachusetts, where our U10B and U11B competed in the fall NECSL League. Both teams competed well, with the U10B winning their flight for the season (2nd highest in the league).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cauldron Cup and Other Tournaments!

A fun, spooky-soccer filled weekend! We had several teams travel down to Fort Ann, NY to compete in the Cauldron Cup. On top of the great soccer, there was also a costume and pumpkin carving contest! The following day, our teams participated in the VSA Fall Jamboree to cap off their fall seasons. Congrats to all teams on their success and growth over the last couple of months.

Our 2016B and 2014B traveled down to Cape Cod over Columbus Day Weekend and competed in the Seacoast Ocean Cup. The 2016B went undefeated, winning their flight in the final. The 2014B earned second place, going 1-1 in bracket play, falling 5-4 in PKs in the final.

 

High School State Champions!

Big congrats to all of our High School State Champions! We are proud of everyone in their high school seasons. Here is a shoutout to our Nordic State Champs!

Milton Girls: Holley MacLellan (2006G), Cianna Tomasi (2007G), Logan Freeman (2007G), Allessandra Hoffman (2007G), Avery Turner (2007G), Molly St. Amand (2008G), Grace Dowling (2009G), Coach Cait Fogel

Winooski Boys: Joseph Abdallah (2007B), Biladi Tresor (2008B), Oliver Mathys-Vallario (2008B), Jafari Munyugu (2008B), Coach Daniel Rai

CVU Girls: Emma Kuhn (2007G), Georgia Milks (2008G), Melina Kanarick (2007G), Ella Russell (2007G), Josie Ziter (2008G)

Harwood Boys: Anthony Caforia (2008B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High School Honors/Awards

Many of our high school players also received All-State and/or All League Honors. A great accomplishment! We are proud of them and happy they were recognized for their fall seasons. See below:

 

VSCA All-State

Large School Coach of the Year: Cait Fogel

Overall Coach of the Year: Cait Fogel

Division I: Rieanna Murray (2007G), Kelsie Scanlon (2006G), Eli Conte (2007B), Henry Barnes (2007B)

Division II: Solstice Binder (2008G), Holley MacLellan (2006G), Cianna Tomasi (2007G), Anya Kennedy (2006G), Meadow Brunelle (2007G), Meredith Horne (2006G), Logan Freeman (2007G)

Division III: Isabella Hanover (2007G)

Division IV: Joseph Abdallah (2007B), Oliver Mathys-Vallario (2008B)

 

All-League

Metro Division

Defensive Player of the Year: Kelsie Scanlon (2006G)

First Team: Rieanna Murray (2007G), Kelsie Scanlon (2006G)

Second Team: Luca Boyea (2008G), Kate Bradford (2008G), Paige Jager (2008G), Owen Leo (2007B), Eli Conte (2007B), Henry Barnes (2007B)

Honorable Mention: Addy Hogan (2007G), Molly Gilbert (2008G), Toren Esselstrom (2007B), Max Peliel (2007B)

 

Lake Division

Coach of the Year: Cait Fogel

Offensive Player of the Year: Holley MacLellan (2006G)

Defensive Player of the Year: Solstice Binder (2008G)

First Team: Solstice Binder (2008G), Holley MacLellan (2006G), Meredith Horne (2006G), Cianna Tomasi (2007G), Logan Freeman (2007G)

Second Team: Allessandra Hoffman (2007G), Killian Choquette (2010B), Joshua Rhoades (2009B), Wyatt Wooten (2009B), Evan Bretton (2008B)

Honorable Mention: Henry Gogo (2006B)

 

Capital Division

First Team: Isabella Hanover (2007G), Anya Kennedy (2006G)

Second Team: Ada Moore (2007G), Avery Sykes (2010G)

 

Mountain Division

Goalie of the Year: Mikalya Tobey (2007G)

First Team: Mikalya Tobey (2007G), Ketila Selemani (2009G), Bora Kashindi (2009G), Joseph Abdallah (2007B), Oliver Mathys-Vallario (2008B)

Second Team: Mapenzi Selemani (2007G), Zeke Aronson (2008B)

 

 

Other Exciting Events - Coming Soon!

• We will be hosting a Thanksgiving Camp from Monday, November 25th through Wednesday, November 27th from 9:00am-12:00pm each day - get registered now!

• Teams traveling to the IFA Pre-Thanksgiving Invitational include our 2015-16G, 2015B, 2014B, 2013B, 2013-14G, 2011-12G, 2009G, and 2009BP.

• Teams traveling to the NEFC Thanksgiving Showcase include our 2010BP and 2008B.

• Teams traveling to the FC Stars College Showcase include our 2010G, 2008G and 2006-07G.

• We will be also hosting a one-day Holiday Camp on Monday, December 23rd from 9:00am-12:00pm. Save the Date!

• Our annual 3v3 Holiday Tournament will be back this year on Monday, December 23rd. Get excited and save the date!

 

 

 

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