Congratulations those East Tennessee Soccer Federation teams who placed or showed in the 2007 McDonald's Invitational Soccer Tournament:
U12G - 95 Lady Falcons Navy
U18G - 89 Lady Falcons
U10B - 97 Falcons
U12B - 94 Falcons Navy
U14B - 92 Falcons
2007 McDonald's Tournament Results

Photo: ETSF U10 Boys 97 Falcons

The East Tennessee Soccer Federation's '92 Falcons recently won first place in the Under-14 division at the 2007 Piggly-Wiggly Shootout in Charleson, South Carolina, by scoring 23 goals in four tournament games and remaining unscored upon. The team, coached by Brandon Kind, faced teams from Hinesville, Ga., Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Columbia, S.C. The tournament was hosted by the Mount Pleasant (SC) Soccer Club.

The East Tennessee Soccer Federation 91 Falcons won the Division II Tennessee State Championship for the Under 15 age group held in Nashville on November 18 and 19, 2006.

The '91 Falcons qualified for the Division II Tennessee State Tournament by participating in the state league and were one of the four teams that qualified out of the league to move into the state finals. The rest of the field was made up of two teams that qualified out of the open cup tournament.

The 91 Falcons lost their first match to BWSC Matrix 4-2 on Saturday morning. This put the pressure on the 91 Falcons to win their next match or be sent home early. In the evening match, the 91 Falcons were facing TN United Soccer Club who was the #1 seed in the tournament. The 91 Falcons won the game 3-2 with goals being scored by Clayton Hardin, Craig Mitcham and Jonathan Campbell. The win advanced the 91 Falcons into the semi finals on Sunday morning against the CFC Flames, who the 91 Falcons lost to in the 2005 state championship 4-2 last season.

The 91 Falcons came out strong against the CFC Flames scoring two early goals plus adding two late goals in the game. The 91 Falcons won the game 4-2 with goals scored by Clayton Hardin, Craig Mitcham, Jonathan Campbell and Jessier Dominguez.

Coached by David Strickland, the 91 Falcons advanced to the finals against the Jackson Wolves. The match was very hard fought with the score 0-0 at half. Within five minutes into the second half the Falcons went up 2-0 on goals scored by Craig Mitcham on a header from a corner kick and Jonathan Campbell on a fantastic free kick. The Jackson Wolves scored a goal with eight minutes left in the match but the 91 Falcons held on to win the state championship.

The East Tennessee Soccer Federation 92 Falcons won the Division II Tennessee State Championship for the Under 14 age group held in Nashville on November 18 and 19, 2006.

The top six teams throughout the state qualify to compete in the State Cup by either placing in the top four in the State League or in the top two in the State Open Tournament. The '92 Falcons were the #1 seed through State Open and went undefeated (4-0) in the State Tournament outscoring their opponents 16-6 in winning their first State Championship. The run including a dramatic come from behind victory over the Knoxville KFC Holland team in which the Falcons overcame a 3 goal deficit in the final 10 minutes to win a thrilling 5-4 victory sparked by TJ Carter’s 4 goals. The championship game saw the Falcons defeat the Brentwood Avalanche 5-0. The Falcons jumped to the early lead with first half goals by TJ Carter and Graham Boone, both assisted by Chad Clendenon, and by Nathaniel Ryman’s hat trick in the first half. Philip Hoffman and Kimu Elolia provided additional goals in the tournament and Andrew Kenneson was spectacular in goal, including stopping a PK kick in the championship game to preserve the shut out.

The team is coached by Brandon Kind and assisted by Brett Nelson.

The East Tennessee Soccer Federation ’96 White Falcons (Rocky Price, coach and Adam Hill, assistant coach) placed 2^nd in the 2006 McDonald's Snowball Tournament, (27-29 October) .

The East Tennessee Soccer Federation’s ’97 Falcons recently finished an outstanding season, especially considering that this is the first season for the boys to play together as a team. The team consists of roughly half U9 and half U10 boys; however, they play as a U10 team.
They went undefeated in the U10 bracket in the Tri-Cities League, as well as various Round Robin Tournaments. Deciding to take the team on the road to a more competitive arena, the ’97 Falcons traveled to Knoxville to participate in the KFC Adidas Cup Boys Classic. The boys went undefeated in their bracket, yet did not continue to the finals due to goal differential. Next, the team played in the 2006 Appalachian Fall Festival Tournament, where they not only played up as a U11 team, they also played in the gold bracket. The boys played outstanding and got some valuable experience.
Finally, the ’97 Falcons finished a banner season in the 2006 McDonald’s Snowball Classic. They went undefeated, beating two teams from Knoxville, one from Morristown, and one from Johnson City scoring a total of 29 goals in 4 games to win First Place in the tournament.
The ETSF ’97 Falcons had an overall fall season record of 16–2–1, with their only losses against U-11 gold-bracket teams in the AFF.

The East Tennessee Soccer Federation '91 Falcons were Finalists in the Nike Cup in Knoxville (14-15 October 2006) in the U15 bracket. They won 3 games and lost one.

The East Tennessee Soccer Federation's '92 Falcons won the boys' U-14 Cchampionship at the Knoxville Adidas Shootout, October 7-8, going undefeated, 5-0. The Falcons' offense scored a total of 24 goals while the defense held their opponents to only 3 goals, with spectacular saves by goalie Andrew Kenneson. In the championship round, the '92 Falcons beat the KFC Holland-Orange team, a long-time rival, with a score of 3-2. Team members are:
(back row) Nate Ryman, Chad Clendenon, Parker Essick, Peter Kenneson, Matthew Stull, Norman Jacob, Perry Murdaugh, David Middaugh, Graham Boone, Coach Brandon Kind.
(front row) Tommy Dube, Phillip Hoffman, Kimu Elolia, Caleb Williams, Andrew Kenneson, Brennon Nelson, TJ Carter, Christopher Boswell, Luke Bechtel.

The ETSF '92 Falcons placed second in their division at the Asheville-Buncombe (North Carolina) Youth Soccer Association Summer River Shootout. In the team's first tournament appearance for the fall season, it won the first game 3-1 against HVC Red, an Asheville team.  TJ Carter scored two goals; Bennon Nelson scored one; Parker Essick and David Middaugh each had an assist.
In the second game, against TASC of Winston-Salem, the '92 Falcons won 2-1 with goals from TJ Carter and Christopher Boswell. In the third game against the MUSC Revolution, the team won 2-0 with goals by TJ Carter and Brennon Nelson.  In the championship round, the team lost 1-2 against a top-ranked team from Athens, Georgia. Parker Essick scored the team's only goal.

The JC Select soccer team, comprised of members of the ETSF 92 Falcons, competed in the 3v3 Kick-It Soccer Shoot Out held July 15 and 16 in Knoxville, TN. They went undefeated, going 6-0 in capturing the District Championship. The team is next competing in the Regional Tournament on August 5 and 6 in Rock Hill, SC where the top three teams qualify for the National Championship in Orlando, FL in January 2007.
Back Row: Coach Brandon Kind, Nate Ryman, Chad Clendenon, Caleb Williams and Matt Stull. Front Row: Brennon Nelson and TJ Carter

The ETSF U13 Boys Team won its division championship in the Team Alliance Soccer Club’s tournament in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. At the tournament, May 6-7, the local team had a record of 3 wins, one loss. It won the championship game while playing in the rain in a 4-2 win over a team from Burlington, North Carolina. In that game, TJ Carter scored three goals; Brennon Nelson scored one goal. Assists came from Chad Clendenon, Kimu Eliola, Tommy Dube, and Luke Bechtel. The U13 Boys team is coached by Brandon Kind.
To reach the championship round, the ETSF team beat CASL Arsenal, a team from Raleigh, North Carolina, in a 7-4 win. Three goals were scored by Clendonon; two by Carter; one by Tommy Dube; and another by Daniel Dube. The local team also beat the Valley AFC Green Blizzards of Roanoke, Va., in a 3-2 victory. One goal each was scored by Clendenon, Nelson, and Peter Kenneson. The team lost its opening round game to the CASL Titans of Raleigh with a score of 0-6.

The ETSF 95 Falcons placed 1^st in the Matthews Soccer Club Invitational Tournament in Mathews, NC on February 11-12. The Falcons played in the top division for their age group and were undefeated winning two matches, both victories were 2-1. 

The ETSF 91 Falcons placed 2^nd in the Tennessee State Division II soccer tournament held in Goodlettsville, November 19-20. The Falcons, coached by David Strickland, beat the CFC Flames 4-2, with Alex Weaver scoring a 3 goal hat trick. They lost to the TNFC Blue 5-1 on Saturday afternoon but held on to a points lead to advance to the semifinal game on Sunday dispatching the Jackson Wolves 3-1. In a hard fought championship match Sunday afternoon, they lost to the Flames 2-1 to bring home the 2nd place medal. Other goals were scored by Anthony Howington, Craig Mitcham, Harry Fagelson and Alex Weaver.

The U11 Falcons placed 1^st at the Snowball Classic held October 29-30, 2005, at the Civitan Park in Johnson City, Tennessee. The team won all three games against Diadora Impact (6-2)
Greeneville Galaxy (5-0) and SCOSA (5-1). The team is coached by Chad Stocton.

The ETSF 92 Falcons (U13 Boys) placed first in their division at the ETSF-hosted Snowball Classic held October 29-30, 2005, at the Civitan Park in Johnson City, Tennessee. The team won all three of its games and shut out two opponents.  In a match against the Attack soccer club of Knoxville, the 92 Falcons won 2-0.  They followed with a win over the Bristol Galaxy, 3-0.  Finally, they beat the Knoxville Football Club Crush Mutiny, 3-1.  The team is coached by Brandon Kind and managed by Rhonda Clendenon.

At the Atlanta Cup Soccer Tournament over Labor Day Weekend, 2005, the U13 Falcons shut out their opponents in three consecutive games, advancing them for the semifinals in their division. They lost in the semifinals to a team from Georgia.
At the soccer tournament in Greeneville, South Carolina, the U13 Falcons were 2-1 against teams from the Carolinas and Georgia.

The ETSF 91 Falcons took 2^nd place in the Winston-Salem Beat the Heat Shootout U-13 Boys Green division on May 7-8, 2005. We lost to KFC United 5-3, and then beat the ND Sidekicks 6-0 and the 91 KSA Comets 1-0. Goals were scored by Lucas Helmer, Craig Mitcham, Alex Weaver, Josh Ramsey, Taylor Hodge and Clayton Hardin. Josh Ramsey and Patrick Fields each recorded shutouts.

The ETSF 91 Falcons placed 1^st in the McDonald's Invitational U13 Navy Division in Johnson City, TN on April 16-17, 2005. The scores were 8-1 vs. Radford Rivercats, 5-0 vs. New River Rapids and 5-0 vs Bristol Rovers. Goals were scored by Taylor Hodge, Craig Mitcham, Clayton Hardin, Lucas Helmer, Lucas Johnson, and Jeisser Dominguez.

The ETSF 92 Falcons placed 2^nd in the McDonald's Invitational U12 White Division in Johnson City, TN on April 16-17, 2005.

The ETSF 92 Falcons placed 2^nd in the Mt. Pleasant Shootout U12 Classic Division in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on April 9-10, 2005. During the Championship game, the Falcons held the SCSA 92 Cobras from the North Carolina South Charlotte Soccer Club to a 0-1 lead until the 50th minute of the game with an 0-3 loss. Goals were scored by Christopher Boswell, TJ Carter, Chad Clendenon, Tommy Dube, and Peter Kenneson. Assisting in goals were Christopher Boswell, Chad Clendenon, Tommy Dube, Peter Kenneson, and Caleb Williams. Caleb Williams had an outstanding performance as sweeper, and Andrew Kenneson had an outstanding performance in the goal.

The ETSF 91 Falcons placed 2^nd in the St. Patricks Day Cup U13 Division in Columbia, SC, March 19-20. They beat CSC Burn White 9-1 and the USA Saints 5-1 on Saturday. Then Sunday won 4-1 vs CESA Classic II and 4-3 vs North Mecklenburg Vipers putting them into the finals. They went on to play the Tri-County Lions, the winner of the other bracket for the Championship and lost 2-3 in double overtime. Goals were scored by Clayton Hardin, Taylor Hodge, Craig Mitcham, Lucas Helmer, Jeisser Dominguez, Anthony Howington and Alex Weaver who also scored a 3 goal hat trick against the Vipers. Josh Ramsey put in outstanding performances in goal.

JCL, an amateur soccer team which consisted of four Science Hill soccer players and coaches of the East Tennessee Soccer Federation, won the 2005 Winner's Cup Indoor Soccer Tournament last weekend at the East Tennessee Soccer Complex at Buffalo Valley. Amateur teams from East Tennessee, Asheville, NC, and from colleges Lees-McRae, Clemson, Virginia Intermont, ETSU, Milligan, and Mars Hill made up the competitive field. JCL defeated the team from Lees-McRae in the title match, ending with a 6-0 record for the weekend.

JC Select, a U12 Boys’ soccer team made up of players from the East Tennessee Soccer Federation, competed in the Got Milk? 3v3 Soccer Shootout 2005 National Finals at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida on January 15-16 where they played in the U12B division consisting of 50 teams from all over the United States. JC Select played teams from Wisconsin, Florida, and Maryland while scoring a total of 14 goals and gaining a great deal of experience at the national level. JC Select consists of the following five players: Christopher Boswell, TJ Carter, Chad Clendenon, David Middaugh, and Caleb Williams. In the Spring of 2004, Coach Brandon Kind formed this team from his ETSF 92 Falcons Club Soccer team. During the summer of 2004, JC Select participated in 4 separate tournaments. They placed 1^st in the 3v3 Soccer Tournament held in Johnson City and 3^rd in the 3 On 3 Live Soccer Tournament held in Kingsport, TN while playing up one age group. Their performance at these two tournaments qualified them for two separate 3v3 National Finals. In order to compete in the Got Milk? 3v3 Soccer Shootout 2005 National Finals in Orlando, JC Select had to qualify at Regional Tournaments. They placed 3^rd in an Atlanta qualifier scoring a total of 38 goals, and they placed 3^rd in a Knoxville qualifier scoring a total of 33 goals to their opponents’ 27 goals. JC Select would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting their goal of competing in the Got Milk? 3v3 Soccer Shootout 2005 National Finals: Cambron Insurance, Pediatric Dentist Brit Bowers, Wolfe Development Company, and Food City of Jonesborough.

882 teams from 40 states competed on 14-16 January at the Got Milk? 3v3 Soccer Shootout National Finals, held at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL. ETSFad6/Powerade, a U17/U18 Boys team made up of players from the East Tennessee Soccer Federation, finished 6^th in the U19 Boys Competitive Division, which was composed of 19 teams from IL, TN, FL, MD, MA, CT, and KY. After going 3-1 and winning their 5 team group in pool play, ETSFad6/Powerade made the Championship Bracket "Final 8," and went 1-2 in their quarter final and consolation matches.
During three days of competition, Elliott Anders, Ryan Alexander, Blaine Bolton, Jameson France, and Ryan Kind outscored their older competitors 26-21. This Got Milk? 3v3 National Finals tournament was the fourth consecutive tournament the team has qualified for and competed in-finishing 9^th, 5^th, and 4^th in the previous three. Coca-Cola Bottling of Johnson City again provided the majority sponsorship, with additional sponsorship by David Wilson of Mattern & Craig, Tri State Equipment Sales, HomeTech Enterprises, JC Boosters Club, Alltel, and Mt Empire Saturn.

ETSF AD6, the ETSF U18 Boys team, went undefeated on their way to the Championship of the U18 division in the recent Snowball Classic. AD6 defeated HVFC, Elizabethton, and Diadora Gray. For the Fall '04, AD6 participated in club tournament play, in addition to the Knox Metro League and the Tri-City League. They ended their season with a 12 win and 2 loss record.

The U13 ETSF 91 Falcons placed first in the 2^nd Annual Snowball Classic in Johnson City. The Falcons went undefeated through four games, winning 6-0 versus the Lakeway Heat, 3-1 versus the Oak Ridge Fire, 6-0 versus the Bristol Rovers, and tying state semi-finalists HVFC 4-4 in a thrilling concluding match. The Falcons placed first over HVFC. Goals were scored by Lucas Johnson, Taylor Hodge, Jonathon Campbell, Alex Weaver, Jasser Dominguez, Clayton Hardin, and Harry Fagelson. The shutouts were held by Josh Ramsey and Patrick Fields.

The ETSF 91 Falcons were the undefeated champions in the U13 Boys division of the Carolina Cup in Columbia SC Oct 2-3. They tied the Augusta Patriots 1-1 and defeated the CSC Burn White 8-0, N. Myrtle Beach United 10-0 and the Lexington United 4-2. Josh Ramsey recorded the shutouts. Goals were scored by Clayton Hardin, Taylor Hodge, Anthony Howington, Lucas Johnson and Alex Weaver. Lucas Johnson scored a hat trick against the N Myrtle Beach United and Alex Weaver scored a 3 goal hat trick in 3 of the 4 games.

A deft pass from Jameson France, and a powerful shot from Eddie Yah past a diving goalkeeper, gave the East Tennessee Soccer Federation's U18 Boys AD6 an overtime "Golden Goal" win in the championship match in last weekend's Smoky Mountain Soccer Tournament in Knoxville, TN. AD6 defeated the New River Rapids from Blacksburg, VA, for the championship of the U18/U19 Boys division.
Coach David Strickland guided his team to a 4-0 record in the tournament, which included a penalty kick shoot-out in the semi-final match. Goalkeeper Jon Weaver denied a possible tying attempt, and Elliott Anders buried his attempt in the left corner for the win.
AD6 are 6-0 in tournament and league play.