Chance's Video Picks - Never Give Up

Today’s video pick comes from a match in the English Premier League this last weekend between Arsenal and Newcastle. Watch, enjoy and remember……Never give up!!!

Arsenal went into the second half with a four goal lead but Newcastle came back strong and equalized 4-4.

Watch the video here

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&brand=foxsports&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral&vid=72fac470-7441-4bef-b690-43960c76b663&src=FLCP:sharebar:email


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Chance's Video Picks - Enjoy Your Playing Time

Soccer is a very emotional sport.  One of the reasons is that fortunes can change on the kick of a ball.  Luck goes from good to bad and bad to good in seconds.  If you play long enough, you will find yourself on both ends of that spectrum.

In today’s video pick, a Brazilian striker named Saulo had to put on the keeper's jersey because the starting goalkeeper was injured and the team had already used all of their substitutions (you are allowed 3 in the pros).  In the 90th minute the game was tied 1-1.

Saulo ventured forward for a last minute free kick and scored a great header! JOY! 2-1! Unfortunately, that joy lasted for less than 5 steps.  As he ran to celebrate, he fell behind the goal clutching his knee….in that moment, he tore his ACL and was out for 6 months.
None of us know what the future holds or how quickly things may change. Please enjoy every moment you are on the field.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYR-0rvJ0Eg

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Eurosport/adidas footwear promotion

As part of our relationship with Eurosport/soccer.com and Adidas, the club has been offered a great discount on Adidas footwear. 

Use the code 1ADICLA to receive 15% off any Adidas footwear.  The offer is good until April 30, 2011.  We'll get a new code distributed when this one is about to expire in April. 

If you are a SOCCER.COM Goal Club member, the 15% discount is applied after the 10% discount associated with Goal Club membership for nearly a 25% discount.  Great value!

Check out all the great adidas boots at SOCCER.COM

This discount is on adidas footwear only.  Previous purchases, team orders and other pricing programs are not eligible.  The discount is applied before customization, shipping, handling, and taxes.

Chance's Video Picks - George Best

George Best was one of the best soccer players who ever lived. He had fame, fortune and was an international playboy….dubbed “the fifth Beatle”, George was as famous off the field as on, playing the first 10 years of his illustrious career for Manchester United .

Tragically, he died early from complications from alcoholism in 2005 but left behind some amazing moments.

I will have more George Best in the future but this is a great tribute video with good music to boot.

Enjoy!

Sounders FC 2011-2012 Academy Open House and Open Tryout Date

The Sounders FC Academy will host an Open House on February 16th at the Foster High School Performing Arts Center from 7:30pm to 9pm.

The Open House will serve as an informational evening about the U15/U16 and U17/U18 Sounders FC Academy teams as well as the other programs that will be offered to enhance the 2011-2012 Youth System for Sounders FC.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

Foster Performing Center
4242 South 144th Street
Tukwila, WA

Chance's Video Picks - This is Why We Practice Foot Skills

Here is one of my favorite goals of all time. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of Sweden’s best players and currently plays for AC Milan in Italy. Here he is early in his career with Ajax of Holland, showing why it is important to work on foot skills.

Amazing! Enjoy!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgqsaDnsEq8

Chance's Video Picks - The Scorpion Save

Goalkeepers….   check this out!   Tom Bunnell will be teaching this move in upcoming sessions.  Make sure you do plenty of stretching in preparation.

Enjoy!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a633kGljLnk

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