Olney Rangers: My Site News

Sunday, March 8
Olney Rangers 2009 Arlington Invitational Champion
The U15 Rangers returned to action winning the Arlington Invitational tournament on the weekend of March 7/8. The Rangers beat SWYA 1-0, Casa Mia Barcelona Bays 1-0 and Norfolk Klinsman 4-0 to advance to the final. In a well contested game they beat ABGC United 1-0 to win the tournament. The Rangers will travel to play in the premier bracket of the Jefferson Cup on the weekend of March 14/15, against some of the best teams in the country.


Wednesday, December 30
Rangers Finish First in Top Bracket of Disney College Showcase
Disney Champions

Monday, November 23
Rangers Win Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament

Monday, November 16
Rangers Crowned Champions in CASL Raleigh Shootout
Raleigh Shootout Champions 2008

Rangers Win FC Delco Players Cup

The Olney Rangers' (U14 boys) were crowned Champions in the highly competitive, FC Delco Players Cup over the 2008 Memorial Day weekend with four shut-outs, fourteen goals for and 1 goal against. The FC Delco Players Cup is one of the highest ranked youth soccer tournaments in the US. The Rangers, who had not played a game in several weeks, got off to a slow start tying the Albertson Academy (NYE) in the first round 0-0. In the second round, the Rangers posted a solid 6-0 victory over the LDC United (PAE). In round three, the Rangers beat Toms River Galaxy (NJ) 4-0 to win their bracket and secure their spot in the semi-final round. In the semi-final round, the Rangers outplayed the Marlboro blue Lightening and won the match by a score of 2-0 -- the Rangers' fourth shut-out of the tournament -- to advance to the final round. In the final round, the Rangers had another chance to play the Albertson Academy, who had advanced to the semi-final round as the tournament wildcard. The Albertson Academy upset the Region I Champions, the New Jersey Gunners to advance to the finals. In the final round, the Rangers had a momentary lapse and the Albertson team managed to get the first and only goal against the Rangers. The Rangers responded magnificently and equalized the score within minutes. The Rangers scored again giving them a 2-1 lead. With the Rangers' solid defense, they were able to hold onto the lead and claim tournament victory. In a moving award ceremony, the Rangers were presented with the FC Delco U14 Boys Andrew McDonough Trophy. This perpetual trophy was named to honor the memory of Andrew McDonough, a 14 year old FC Delco player who lost his battle with leukemia on July 14, 2007. Andrews parents, Joe and Chris, and sister, Ali, were in attendance, and Joe's simple message was touching and affecting. He reminded parents and players to relish the opportunities that they have to play (or watch their sons play) and to cherish every moment. More information about Andrew's remarkable story can be found at www.bepositive.org.



Rangers FC Delco Players Cup Champions

Friday, July 27
Rangers Selected for the 2007 ODP National Pool and Regional Pool
Olney Rangers keeper, Cody, was selected for the 2007 ODP National Pool Identification Camp.

Christian, Jordan, and Marcus were selected for the 2007 ODP Regional Pool.

Congratulations and good luck!!!

Tuesday, July 3
Olney Rangers -- 2007 Region I Finalists
Region I Finalist
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Saturday, June 2
CONGRATULATIONS RANGERS -- 2007 MD STATE CUP CHAMPIONS!!!
2007 State Cup 36
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CONGRATULATIONS OLNEY RANGERS 2007 NCSL DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS!!!

Ten Olney Rangers Selected For MD ODP

Congratulations to the Rangers that were selected for the 2007 MD State ODP team -- keep up the good work!!
1993 Team
·        Bradley
·        Brian
·        Drew
·        Jocko
·        Tyler
1994 Team
·       Christian
·       Cody
·       Jamie
·      Jordan
·       Spencer

Sunday, October 8
Rangers Win 2006 SAC Columbus Day Tournament
Rangers Win SAC Columbus Day Tournament
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Over Columbus Day weekend, the Rangers finished first in the SAC Columbus Day Tournament shutting out 4 teams to win the championship.  The Rangers dominated the first two matches against the Blue Devils Bel Air and FASA Hotspurs Red, winning 3-0 and 4-0 respectively.  The Rangers went on to beat the Heroes Futbol 93 team (US Club Soccer Region B Finalist) to secure a spot in the finals.  The Rangers posted a solid 2-0 victory against the Bayside Aston Villa Flames to win the Championship.

Monday, September 4
Rangers Win 2006 OBGC Capital Cup
2006 Olney Rangers Capital Cup Champions
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Olney Rangers Travel To London And Scotland -- August 2006
Olney Rangers vs. Glasgow Rangers
Olney Rangers vs. Glasgow Rangers
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Tuesday, July 4
Region I Champions

Tuesday, July 4
Congratulations Rangers -- Region I Champions!!!
U12 Regional Champions
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A little over a week before the prestigious USYS Region I Soccer Tournament was set to begin in Virginia Beach, the Olney Rangers received a phone call from the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA), inviting them to participate in the Region I tournament as a wildcard team representing the state of Maryland.  The Rangers accepted the invitation and traveled to Virginia Beach for the esteemed event. 


In addition to the Rangers, the following teams participated in the competition: Connecticut #1 West Hartford Wolves; Connecticut #2 FSA Soccer Plus; Delaware Kirkwood Ajax; Eastern New York Bayside Flames; Maine Blackbear United FC; Maryland #1 Calverton Flames; New York West Rochester FC; PA West Beadling; Vermont Synergy FC; Virginia VA Rush Swoosh; and West Virginia WVSC Titans.


In the first preliminary round match, the Rangers were up against the WNY State Champions, Rochester FC.  Unfortunately, the boys were without their coach, they made some costly mistakes, and ultimately lost 3-1.  Tim scored the single goal for the Rangers in this match.  With Coach Pete leading the team in the second round against Vermont’s Synercy FC, the Rangers came out strong and dominated the entire game winning 4-0.  Brad scored 2 for the Rangers, also scoring for the Rangers were Christopher and Jocko.  In the third preliminary round, the Rangers posted a solid 2-0 victory over the Calverton Flames, also from Maryland.  Brad and Spencer scored for the Rangers.  With this victory, the Rangers secured a spot in the semi-final round. 


In the semi-final round, the Rangers went up against Eastern New York’s Aston Villa Flames.  The Rangers played well and won the match 2-1, securing a spot in the final round.  Brad scored both goals for the Rangers.

In the final round, with an opportunity to avenge their first round loss, the Rangers once again went up against the WNY State Champions, Rochester FC.  In this final round, with Coach Pete leading the team, the Rangers dominated the match and won 2-0.  Jocko and Brad scored the goals for the Rangers.  This victory gives OBGC Soccer its first ever regional championship -- CONGRATULATIONS RANGERS -- keep up the great work!

Congratulations Rangers

Monday, June 12
Congratulations Rangers -- NCSL Division 1 Champions!!!
Spring 2006 Champions
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The Rangers, U12 finished first in NCSL Division 1 with an undefeated 8W 0L 1T record, including 5 shut-outs.  The Rangers knocked it an impressive 37 goals for the season, while only allowing 4 goals (1 scored on a pk, and 2 scored on free kicks).  During the season, the Rangers defeated a number of strong teams, including SYA Nova (2-1), ASA Azul Real (7-1), FSC United (2-0), TSC 93/94 (MD State Cup Champions 2-0), REST Nova (VA State Cup Champions 3-1), BETH Real (5-0), HERN Extreme (10-0), and BAC Boca (5-0).  The Rangers have consistently finished at the top of NCSL Division 1 (fall 2005, second place; spring 2005 Champions) and have enjoyed success at many competitive tournaments. 

Keep up the great work Rangers!! 

Monday, May 15
Congratulations Coach Pete -- MSYSA Coach of the Year!!!
Coach of the Year
Coach Pete Wood has been named the 2006 MSYSA Coach of the Year. Wood was acknowledged with the honor, at the 32nd Annual Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame Banquet. The MSYSA coach of the year award is named in honor of Dr. Donald Minnegan, a true pioneer of youth soccer in Maryland. To be selected for this award, a coach must exemplify high standards of commitment and service to youth soccer, particularly in the areas of sportsmanship, player development, personal development, and service to the game. Wood began his soccer career in the youth development program with English professional club, Sheffield Wednesday. He has been coaching in the USA for more than 16 years.

Sunday, March 26
Congratulations Rangers -- Finalist in Baltimore March Madness!!!
2006 Baltimore March Madness Finalists
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The Rangers made it to the final round in the highly competitive Baltimore March Madness tournament. The Rangers dominated the first game beating the Penns Forest U12 Boys 7-2. In the second match, the Rangers earned a 2-1 victory over the Herndon Extreme, securing a spot in the semi-final round. The Rangers defeated the Bethesda United in the semifinals 1-0 to advance to the finals. The Rangers played a great game in the finals, but lost 1-0 to the Baltimore Bays.

Congratulations Rangers -- Washington Fall Classic Champions!!!

OLNEY RANGERS -- NCSL U-11 DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS!!!

U11 Olney Rangers -- Finalist in FC Delco Players Cup
FC Delco Players Cup Finalists
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Over Memorial Day weekend, the Rangers made it to the final round in the highly competitive FC Delco Players Cup tournament.  In the first game, the Rangers earned a 2-1 victory over the PA Classics, the PA state cup champions.  The Rangers dominated the second and third games against the PSC Roughnecks and Richmond Strikers winning 7-1 and 5-0, respectively.  The Rangers defeated the Mechanicsburg/FC Orange in the semifinals 4-2 to advance to the finals. The Rangers played a great game in the finals, but lost 3-2 to the Spirit United Celtic.

U11 Olney Rangers -- Finalist in Bethesda Thanksgiving Tourn
Olney Rangers Finalist In Bethesda Tourn
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The Rangers finished as a finalist in the competitive Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament.  The Rangers dominated the first game against the Futbol Club of Massachussetts with a 9-0 victory.  The second game against the tough Reston Nova was 0-0 at the end of regulation play.  The Rangers beat Reston in a twilight round of penalty kicks to advance to the semi finals.  The Rangers defeated the PDA Renaldo team in the semifinals 2-0 to advance to the finals.  In spite of a good effort, the Rangers lost in the final round against the strong BW Gottshee Real 0-2.

Rangers Promoted to NCSL Division One

Rangers Finish Fall 2004 Season -- Undefeated

Rangers Finish Third in Washington Fall Classic Tournament
U11 Olney Rangers
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Rangers Advance to Semi-Finals In Virginia Beach Tournament

Monday, June 12
Spring 2006 Champions
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The Rangers, finished first in NCSL Division 1 with an undefeated 8W 0L 1T record, including 5 shut-outs.  The Rangers knocked it an impressive 37 goals for the season, while only allowing 4 goals (1 scored on a pk, and 2 scored on free kicks).  During the season, the Rangers defeated a number of strong teams, including SYA Nova (2-1), ASA Azul Real (7-1), FSC United (2-0), TSC 93/94 (MD State Cup Champions 2-0), REST Nova (VA State Cup Champions 3-1), BETH Real (5-0), HERN Extreme (10-0), and BAC Boca (5-0).  The Rangers have consistently finished at the top of NCSL Division 1 (fall 2005, second place; spring 2005 Champions) and have enjoyed success at many competitive tournaments.  


 

Keep up the great work Rangers!!