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Colorado Rush U.S. Soccer Development Academy
(07.29.09)
The Colorado Rush is happy to announce that on August 10th, 11th and 12th tryouts will be held to form the new Colorado Rush USSF Development Academy teams for the 2009/2010 season.
The tryouts will be held at Clement Park, off of Bowles and Pierce in Littleton, and there will be two different time slots:
5:00-6:30 pm for the U15/U16 Academy Team (players born in 1993 or after) and 6:30-8:00 pm for the U17/U18 Academy Team (players born in 1991/92).
Player registration will start at 4:15 pm for the 93’s and 6:15pm for the 91’s.
The USSDA is the most competitive league our country has to offer. The Colorado Rush U17/18 team is back to back division champions (one of only two clubs to achieve this feat in the first two years of this national league). Colorado Rush has gone to great lengths to provide a cost effective and elite program. We are one of the most affordable academy programs in the country and our success in the academy continues to keep us on the national stage.
Please visit our US Development Academy page on our website to learn more about the USSDA.
For any questions regarding the U15/16 team, please contact Carlo Cornacchia at: ccornacchia@coloradorush.com or 303.986.5200 ext. 122.
For any questions regarding the U17/18 team, please contact Erik Bushéy at: ebushey@coloradorush.com or 303.986.5200 ext. 145.
Or for any general questions regarding the Academy or Rush Nike teams, please contact Wes Hart at: whart@coloradorush.com or 303.986.5200 ext. 125.
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Zack Foxhoven Selected to All-Conference Team for US Development Academy
(07.10.09)
Zack, one of the country’s leading goal scorers, was named to the First 11 for the Central Conference. The country is broken up into four conferences, so only 44 players were selected out of approximately 1500. Congratulations Zack! |
U17/18 US Development Academy are Back to Back Divisional Champions
(07.07.09)
Please join us in congratulating the U17/18 US Development Academy team for their achievement of being back to back divisional champions. With the first two years of the US Development Academy almost complete the Colorado Rush has exemplified what it takes to be successful at this level. Well done to both players and coaches! |
Rush Academy Boys Fall Short
(06.30.09)
Needing a win to secure their spot at nationals, the Rush Academy Boys ran out of steam and lost to Andromeda (Dallas, TX) 3-0. The Rush Boys had an early opportunity with an open volley in the box but could not convert. A few minutes later Nick Brant had broken through for a 1v1, but was pulled down from behind and his 1v1 turned into a free kick from 35 yards out. These became a sign of things to come. A late first half goal for the Texas team sealed the fate for the Rush Boys. A disappointing game and disappointing result for sure. This should not however take away from a wonderful season. The Boys finished as Frontier Division Champions (back to back Division Champions) and a 21-5-7 record. Congratulations to them on a very good year. |
Academy Boys On Top of Group after Win vs. Met Oval (NY)
(06.29.09)
Johnny Rabadan scored in the 84th minute after Nick Brant flicked on a Morgan Sacco free kick. Just a few minutes earlier, Rush suffered a red card to go down one man in what was already a very intense game. The Boys stayed calm though and focused on the task at hand for nothing else but a win would keep the hopes of nationals alive. With the 1-0 result, Rush sits on top of a very tough group. A win on Monday will seal a trip to nationals. |
Academy Boys Draw 1-1 in Game One of Playoffs
(06.29.09)
(starting 11 vs FC Greater Boston, above)
(Zach Foxhoven in action, above)
Paolo DelPiccolo scored in the fifteenth minute of play, but one moment of sloppy soccer opened the door for FC Greater Boston to get the equalizer. Though conceding few chances and creating many, the Rush Boys exit game one with a disappointing draw and go into day two with what amounts almost to a “must win” game against Met Oval from New York. Kick off is at Noon eastern time. |
Rush 90 Academy Boys Division Champions!
(06.25.09)
In one of the more difficult divisions in the country, Colorado Rush 90 Academy Boys finished on top of the Frontier Division in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Finishing with a 10-1-5 record (dropping their very last game), the Rush Boys enter the play offs as a top eight seed in the country. The Boys travel to Greensboro, NC this weekend to play group stages of the play offs where they will face FC Greater Boston, Met Oval (NY) and Andromeda (North TX) who were USYS national champions last year. If the Rush finish on top of their group, they will be one of eight teams to qualify for the national tournament which will be held in two weeks time in L.A. The Rush Boys finished their 30 game season with a 20-4-6 record. Good luck to them in Greensboro! |
Rush Academy Boys Win at Real
(06.11.09)
3-0 in less than 25 minutes was not how most people saw this pivotal match between the Rush Boys (currently number one in division) and Real Colorado (currently number two in division) beginning. However, after Zack Foxhoven, Nick Brant and Jorge Reza struck with unanswered goals, that is exactly what happened. When Foxhoven scored a direct free kick in the first couple minutes of half two, most thought the game was over at 4-0. Just a few minutes later however, a red card for Rush and penalty kick for Real brought some to question. Ten minutes later when both teams received a red card, people were not sure what to expect. But playing 9 vs. 10, the Rush Boys remained disciplined and at the end of the day, remained at the top of the division with a 4-1 victory. The Rush Boys finish with two tough home matches on June 16 and 17 against the Chicago Fire and Chicago Sockers. Stay tuned for more information on these important division match ups. |
Rush Academy Boys Win Four of Six
(06.08.09)
(90 Academy vs Magic, above)
(92 Academy vs Scott Gallagher, above)
The 92 Boys beat Scott Gallagher (MO) but dropped two close games to SG Metro and Chicago Magic in important divisional match ups. The 90’s played the same three teams in the same four days and managed to come away with three victories and stay on top of the Frontier Division. The 92’s have the week off while the 90’s play an important game with Real Colorado on Wednesday night at Heritage Turf field at 7:30pm. |
92’s Go Perfect in Sarasota
(05.25.09)
(starting 11 vs Mustang SC, above)
(starting 11 vs FC Portland, above)
(starting 11 vs Miami FC, above)
For the first time this season, the Rush 92’s put together back to back to back victories over teams from Northern California, Portland and today the win came at the expense of a talented Miami FC team. Ridge Robinson earned the goal after a quality run to the near post and found himself on the end of a cross by Justin Miller. Both goal keepers (Erich Marscheider and Jacob Lissek) came up with big saves to secure the result. A great weekend for the 92’s who now enter the home stretch of their Academy season with six important divisional matches. |
Rush Academy Teams Undefeated After First Three Days
(05.25.09)
(starting 11 vs Atlanta Fire, above)
(starting 11 vs AFC Lightning, above)
The 92 Rush Boys got things off to a great start by defeating Cal-North’s Mustangs 1-0 on day one. Day two was their day off, but it was the opening day for the Rush 90’s who also earned a 1-0 result over the Atlanta Fire. Day three had both Rush teams playing and again the 92’s, after a goal in the opening 10 seconds and then suffering a red card in the 30th minute, went on to a 2-0 win over FC Portland. The 90’s capped off day three with a 3-0 result over AFC Lightning from Georgia. Day four represents a day off for the 90’s as well as the final game for the 92’s as they face Miami FC. The 90’s will play Concorde Fire, also from Atlanta on Tuesday. |
90 Academy Boys Get Draw and Win to Stay on Top of Division
(05.14.09)
(starting 11 vs Magic, above)
(starting 11 vs Fire, above)
This past weekend our Rush Academy Boys travelled to the windy city of Chicago to play some important division matches. The 90 Boys tied Chicago Fire and defeated the Chicago Magic 3-0 with some wonderful goals supplied by Nick Brant, Zack Foxhoven and Morgan Sacco. The four points from the two games keeps the Rush Boys atop the Frontier Division. This coming weekend, the Rush Academy Boys travel back to the windy city to compete against FC Milwaukee and Chicago Sockers for two more, very important, academy division match ups.
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Rush 90 Academy Boys Win 3-1 over Texas SC
(05.04.09)
(90 Academy, above)
After conceding a stoppage time goal in the first half of Saturday’s US Development Academy game, the Rush Boys rebounded by earning a penalty kick a minute and a half into half two. After Paolo DelPiccolo converted the spot kick, the Rush Boys took off. Ten minutes later, it was DelPiccolo’s free kick that was ferociously whipped in and found the diving head of Zach Davis. A wonderful free kick goal! Five minutes after that, a ball played through by Corey Schulz was misplayed by the Texas goal keeper and Zack Foxhoven was on the hunt and scored the third. The Rush Boys improve to 11-3-2 prior to taking on Texas Rush on Sunday. |
Rush 90 Academy Boys Win 3-1 over Texas SC
(05.04.09)
(90 Academy, above)
After conceding a stoppage time goal in the first half of Saturday’s US Development Academy game, the Rush Boys rebounded by earning a penalty kick a minute and a half into half two. After Paolo DelPiccolo converted the spot kick, the Rush Boys took off. Ten minutes later, it was DelPiccolo’s free kick that was ferociously whipped in and found the diving head of Zach Davis. A wonderful free kick goal! Five minutes after that, a ball played through by Corey Schulz was misplayed by the Texas goal keeper and Zack Foxhoven was on the hunt and scored the third. The Rush Boys improve to 11-3-2 prior to taking on Texas Rush on Sunday. |
Rush Academy Suffers Losses on Saturday but Rebounds on Sunday
(04.07.09)
(90 Academy, above, 04.05.09)
(92 Academy, above, 04.05.09)
(90 Academy, above, 04.04.09)
(92 Academy, above, 04.04.09)
After dropping two games on one day for the first time all season, the Rush Academy Boys answered the call with a draw (for the 92’s) and a win (for the 90’s) on Sunday against Vardar. The Michigan Derby County Wolves came into snowy Colorado and earned two hard fought victories against our Rush Boys on Saturday. Unfortunately for Vardar (also of Michigan), the Rush Boys don’t take losing well and losing another game on this weekend would not be acceptable. The 92’s tied 0-0 and the 90’s won 5-1 with two goals from Zack Foxhoven. Perhaps the highlight of the weekend was the 92 Academy starting a U15 player, Akio Ohtake-Gordon and a U14 player, Oscar Montes. For Ozzie, born in 1995, this meant competing with players who were three years his senior. Both players started and played a major role in the Rush 92’s earning a draw. These players participating in such a big game is another example of Rush’s commitment to player development.
The 90 Rush Academy sits on top of the Frontier Division in the Central Conference with a 4-0-2 record in division and a 10-3-2 record overall.
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Academy Parents Show Players Example of Team and Unity
(04.06.09)
Both Saturday and Sunday morning for the Academy Parents was not spent enjoying their morning coffee and reading the news paper. Instead, it was filled with back-breaking work shoveling snow at Englewood High School Stadium, all so our Academy Boys could have the best opportunity to play quality matches against two clubs from Michigan which made the long trek to Colorado. Both mornings we had over 30 parents (and DOC Staff members) with shovels in hand and wheel barrows to boot. A special thank you to all parents who contributed and helped ensure the Michigan clubs were treated well and that the games could go on with almost no impact from Mother Nature. |
Second Day in St. Louis Yields Same Results for Rush Boys but Different Weather
(03.30.09)
(90 Academy. above)
(92 Academy. above)
After dealing with a wind and rain storm on day one of the trip, the Rush 92’s had the wind again, but this time instead of rain they faced the snow. An inch of snow was on the field at kick off, and hosts Scott Gallagher - Missouri (as if they had never seen snow before) were without a plow or even a shovel. The conditions led to a somewhat sloppy first half, but no goals. Tired legs allowed the field to get a bit more stretched and the St. Louis boys took advantage by creating some space on the width and serving to an open player at the far post for the first and only goal. Though the Rush Boys created a few half chances, the equalizer they could not find. 1-0 was the final and a disappointing result after playing some very promising soccer the night before. The quick turnaround and the short night would also impact the Rush 90’s but they were still able to put together some quality soccer moments. Most of the snow had cleared by the 90’s kick off and incredibly, though the wind remained (though today it was side to side as opposed to end to end), the sun actually peaked out a few times in this match. Against the run of play, Gallagher scored in the first minute of the second half on an own goal. Zack Foxhoven equalized before the five minute mark however and then Foxhoven scored a go ahead goal ten minutes later. Scott Gallagher would in turn score an equalizer with about 10 minutes remaining. As time ticked away, Paolo DelPiccolo hit a free kick that the keeper could not handle and Reid Hukari followed up with the game winner! There was time for one more goal however as in injury time, Foxhoven earned his hat trick. 4-2 was the final. Congratulations to the Rush 90’s for a successful divisional road trip. |
Rush Academy Boys Split in St. Louis Blizzard
(03.30.09)
(90 Academy. above)
(92 Academy. above)
Well, not quite the blizzard that we experienced here in Denver on last Thursday, but in some of the worst conditions Rush has played in for quite some time; in 30 degree temperatures, strong winds and hard rains, the Rush Boys fought against Scott Gallagher Metro. The 92’s after taking the lead on a late first half penalty earned by Nick Black and converted by Ridge Robinson, gave up three unanswered goals in half two to lose 3-1. The conditions played a large role, but even with the loss, the Rush 92’s played some of their best soccer of the year. The 90’s scored their first goal (and the game winning goal) after some excellent hard work by Thadious Fisher to hunt down a ball, keep possession and to find Morgan Sacco who in turn found Johnny Rabadan for an absolute piece of magic on the end line. Johnny’s cross proved too much for the SG Metro defense to deal with as it was turned into their own goal. The Rush 90’s dominated the first half with some real class. As the second half began, both the wind and the rain seemed to pick up one more notch. Every forward pass seemed to be a bouncing, skipping, terrorizing ball that put the Rush defense under pressure. But time and time again, the Rush defense dealt with it, turned it around and played soccer going the other way. A wonderful balance of class and grit saw Rush to victory 1-0 in a tough divisional match. |
Rush Academy Teams Take on Dallas Texans Soccer Club
(03.18.09)
(90 Academy. above)
(92 Academy, above)
Despite leading for most of the game, the Rush 92 Academy Boys came away with just one point after tying the Texans on Sunday. Kenny Tribett scored the lone Rush goal off of a great free-kick early in the first half. The Rush were unable to keep the lead as the Texans equalized on a pk midway through the second half. The Rush 90’s had their 8-game unbeaten streak snapped on Sunday. A slow start led to two early goals by the Texans. Just before half, substitute Zack Foxhoven, drew a foul outside the penalty box. Paolo Delpiccolo’s bending free-kick found the back of the net and cut the deficit to just one. A red card forced the Rush to play the final 30 min with just 10 players. Despite playing a man down, the Rush had several quality opportunities, but just could not get the equalizer. The 90’s left Texas with a win and a loss. |
Rush Academy teams take on Solar Soccer Club
(03.16.09)
(90 Academy, above)
(92 Academy, above)
One week after some disappointing home results, the Rush Academy Boys travelled to Dallas, Texas to face Solar and the Texans. The Rush Boys responded well on Saturday with a draw and win vs Solar. After a scoreless first half, the Rush 92’s took a 1-0 lead off of a classy goal by Ridge Robinson. Dominic Pacheco beat his defender and served a quality cross into the penalty box. Robinson calmly brought the ball down, beat a defender, and slotted the ball into the corner of the net. The Rush was unable to hold onto the lead and gave up the equalizer with about 20 min remaining in the game. The Rush 90’s extended their unbeaten streak to 8 consecutive games (6 wins and 2 draws). Zack Foxhoven scored the only goal of the first half off of a nice feed from Ben Glass. Solar equalized three minutes into the second half. The Rush Boys played the final 20 minutes of the match with 10 men after Jared Roberts received his second yellow card of the game. Just when you thought the game would end in a 1-1 draw, Foxhoven struck again for his 12th goal of the campaign. The Rush Boys will face the Texans on Sunday before heading back to Denver. |
Rush Academy Drops Valuable Points in Division Match
(03.08.09)
(90 Academy, above)
(92 Academy, above)
A beautiful day for soccer did not yield the best of results for the Rush Boys this past Sunday at the Air Force Academy. After having a header cleared off the goal line and a missed 1v1 opportunity, the Rush 92’s conceded a first half goal on a well-played through ball by their Real opponents. Though the Rush Boys were able to create opportunities, they were not able to take advantage of those opportunities and 1-0 was the final. For the 90 Rush Boys, their first half display was amongst the best soccer played this season, and after some quality passing and wonderful patience, it was Corey Schulz who reaped the rewards with an excellent half volley from 20 yards out to put the Rush Boys up 1-0. That lead held up until the 88th minute, when after a give away at midfield, Real countered and the equalizing goal was the result. 1-1 was the final. The Rush Academy boys travel to Dallas, Texas this coming weekend. |
Red Cards Impact Academy Games Against Rapids But 90 Rush Boys Earn 2-1 Victory
(3.2.09)
(90 Academy, above)
(92 Academy, above)
Ten days after defeating the Colorado Rapids 1-0, the 92 Rush Boys lost 0-2 to the Rapids after receiving a first half red card. Though playing most of the game down a player, the Rush Boys created numerous scoring chances but were unable to capitalize. And after conceding a heart-breaking goal in their first encounter to allow the Rapids to tie the game, the 90 Rush Boys took their revenge today with a 2-1 win. Again, forced to play a man down for over a third of the game, the Rush Boys this time did not break and the win was secured. The 90’s remain undefeated in their all important divisional play. The 92’s fall to 1-1-1 in division. |
Rush Academy Takes Four Points from FC Milwaukee
(2.27.09)
(90 Academy, above)
(92 Academy, above)
Both Rush Academy teams remain undefeated in divisional play after earning a draw and a win on Thursday night. The 92’s (U16) after dominating the first half of play allowed one shot to change the game. With five minutes remaining, a deflected shot found its way in the Rush net after Kenny Tribbett had given the Rush boys the early lead. In the 8:30pm game, Zack Foxhoven got the first of his two goals with a wonderful run up the left side and ultimately slipping it past the Milwaukee keeper. Cole Chapleski put the nail in the coffin in the dying minutes. The final was 3-0. Both Academy teams take on the Colorado Rapids Academy on Saturday the 28th at the Air Force Academy at 11am and 1pm (92’s and 90’s respectively). |
Come Support the Rush Academy Teams!
(2.23.09)
The Academy boys played their first games of the season here in Colorado last week and captured a win and draw against cross town competitors Colorado Rapids. The 92 Academy Boys (U16) earned a well-fought 1-0 victory while the 90 Academy Boys (U18) gave up a 97th minute equalizer after playing almost 40 minutes down a man and tied 1-1. This Thursday, FC Milwaukee flies in to play your Colorado Rush. On Saturday the 28th, the Rush Boys play the Rapids again to see who the best in Colorado is. Come support the Rush Boys in these very important division match ups.
Thursday, February 26:
92 Rush Academy vs. FC Milwaukee, Kick Off 6:30pm
90 Rush Academy vs. FC Milwaukee, Kick Off 8:30pm
Games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Field #8
Saturday, February 28:
92 Rush Academy vs. Colorado Rapids, Kick Off 11am
90 Rush Academy vs. Colorado Rapids, Kick Off 1pm
Games on Soccer Stadium Field at Air Force Academy
Admission is free to all Academy Games. |
Cole Chapleski and Zack Foxhoven Named Top 100 Recruits for 2010
(10.03.08)
Both Cole and Zack play for our 90 Rush Academy team. Both have been recognized on a state, regional and national level. Both participated in the ESP national program this past summer and both led Rush Soccer to a World Youth Tournament championship this past summer. Now, both have been recognized by Top Drawer Soccer as two of America’s top recruits for the class graduating in 2010. Congratulations to both on this awesome recognition! For a complete list, click here. |
FOLLOWING THE 18 ACADEMY BOYS AT NATIONALS
(7.16.07)
The Colorado Rush Academy team played the Baltimore Bays on Wednesday at the Home Depot Center. Needing a win to play in the Championship match Rush played a team that won their previous two games. Baltimore got on the score sheet first in the 7th minute after a bad clearance and a first time shot. Rush tied the score on a similar play when Zack Foxhoven picked up a loose ball and finished his chance. Baltimore went ahead with 15 minutes remaining and secured their spot in the final. Rush will play Columbus Crew on Friday 6:30 MST on ESPNU.
FOLLOWING THE 18 ACADEMY BOYS AT NATIONALS
(07.14.07)
The U18 Rush Academy boys followed their 1-1 draw on day one with a 4-0 pounding of the Chicago Fire. Morgan Sacco kicked off the scoring after a great run from Ben Souma and a pin point pass by Paolo Delpiccolo. Benny followed up with two goals of his own to put the Rush boys up 3-0 at half. The quality continued in the second half and Delpiccolo again was the set up man, this time for Danny Whittle. These boys continue to play attractive soccer and some of the best attacking soccer here. On Wednesday, Rush will play the Baltimore Bays with the winner securing a place in the finals and a match televised on ESPN 2. |
Rush Players Looking Like Pros Versus the “Professional Club”
(07.12.08)
Please read the attached article written after our 18 boys played the Chicago Fire. Click here.
Day One: Zack Foxhoven subbed in at half time with the game 0-1. Moments after a great individual run, it was a wonderful combination with Foxhoven and Morgan Sacco that led to Foxhoven calmly slotting home the equalizer. Unfortunately, some very creative soccer could not create the second goal even though it did create several opportunities. 1-1 was the final. Tomorrow is a day off. Monday, the Rush Boys will face the Chicago Fire. |
A Special Afternoon
(05.05.08)
Our U16 and U18 Academy boy’s teams had their first official home games this past weekend at Dick’s Sporting Good’s Park. In the end, it was a very good weekend of soccer as our club went 3-0-1 in our four games against the La Jolla Nomads and the San Diego Surf. And though there was some very good and intense soccer played, the true highlight might have been prior to the first ball even getting kicked. Kate Russell, a member of the U18 Nike Girls, and her father Gordon sang our national anthem beautifully. What made it all the more beautiful is that Gordon is a Captain in our Navy and less than 24 hours later; Gordon was on a plane heading to Baghdad, Iraq. Captain Gordon Russell will be away for the next 15 months. We feel incredibly fortunate that both Kate and Gordon blessed us with their talents and spent their very valuable time with us. Our club sends our very best wishes to Gordon and his mission. Learn more about Kate by visiting the U18 Nike Girls team page.
Click here to go to the U18 Nike Girl's Page |
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