Gulf Coast United News and Releases

We had 176 teams at this years tournament.

2008 Gulf Coast Cup Results

TRAIN WITH THE 2007-2008 REGION III CENTRAL PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPS!

GULFCOAST UNITED FUTBOL CLUB
U-17 BOYS TEAM
Is sponsoring a Training Session for U-6 to U-14 boys and girls. 
Proceeds go to team expenses for the 2008 Regional Championships in North Carolina
For Camp Flyer Click Here.

Training Sessions
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Two Training Sessions with limited space:
Session 1 - 1:00 to 3:00 or Session 2 - 3:30 to 5:30
 Jackson County Soccer Complex (Gautier)
$25.00 per participant          
Bring a soccer ball, water, and shin guards!

Gulf Coast United U17 Boys Accomplishments

• Three-time USYSA Mississippi State Champions

• Two-time USYSA Regional Quarterfinalists

• 2007-2008 Region III Central Premier League Champions

• Currently ranked # 3 on gotsoccer.com in Southern Region

• Nationally ranked #22 out of 1,189 on gotsoccer.com

For additional information contact Sherry Miller at 228-218-8912.

Reserve a spot by emailing your child’s name, age, preferred session number and telephone number to aruple@cableone.net.

Pictured at the Gulf Coast Fall Classic, the U-13 Boys Blue reached the Vulcan Cup Finals.

Gulf Coast United U-13 Boys Reach Gold Final at the Vulcan Cup

The U-13 Boys Blue team reached the finals at the Vulcan Cup in Birmingham Alabama. They competed in the highest division and beat several state champions during group play. This team is the defending state champion and is coached by Steve Brousard.

Group Play
AFC PREMIER - GA 1 - 2 GCU U-13 Boys Blue team
BWSC PREMIER - TN  0 - 3 GCU U-13 Boys Blue team
TEAM OHIO JUVENTUS - OH 0 - 3 GCU U-13 Boys Blue team

Finals
CUSC ACADEMY - IN 3 - 0 GCU CUSC ACADEMY - IN

Gulf Coast United holds "Ultimate Challenge " for U-13 & U-14 Boys and Girls

U-13 and U-14 boys and girls took part in a round robbin street-style soccer tournament.

U-13 and U-14 ULTIMATE CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS

Bob McCummins, Natalie Cole, Judy Foudy, Paul Martin, and Shane Kowalski in Baltimore, Maryland.

GCU Coaches Attend NSCAA 2008 Convention in Baltimore

Four Gulf Coast United coaches attended the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) Convention in Baltimore, Maryland. The convention brings close to 20,000 US soccer coaches together and guest lecturers and coached from around the world. Coaches attend practice sessions, lectures, and a trade show over 4-day event. The coaches in attendance were Paul Martin, Natalie Cole, Shane Kowalski, and Bob McCummins.

Gulf Coast United holds "Ultimate Challenge " to kick off Spring 2008 Season

U-12 and under boys and girls took part in a round robbin street-style soccer tournament.

CAMPIONS of the GCU Ultimate Challenge

January 3, 2008 - U17 B Finalist at Tampa Bay Sun Bowl Sun Bowl one of top College Showcases Arlington Travel SC Titans - VA 0:2 Gulf Coast United FC Gulf Coast United FC 2:1 Weston Fury - FL Pittsgrove Storm - NJ 1:4 Gulf Coast United FC Gulf Coast United FC 3:2 IMG Soccer Academy - FL Quarterfinal Gulf Coast United FC 2:1 Spirit of 90-91 - FL Semifinal MTSC Magic - OH 2:3 Gulf Coast United FC Championship NPAA Arappaloosas - PA 2:1 Gulf Coast United FC The Gulf Coast United U-17 Boys went 6-1 at one of the Nations premier college showcase tournaments. The team traveled with only 13 players an overcame a red card and several injuries to make the Finals only to lose 2-1. They played 7 Games in 4-days, scoring 17 Goals Scored and only conceding 9. Gulf Coast United holds "Super Championships" before Winter Break - Boys hold off Girls Champions U-12 and under boys and girls took part in a round robbin street-style soccer tournament. CAMPIONS of the GCU Super Championships Boys Champions Girls Champions Phillip Riezick Kyle Manley Jimmy David Gavin Melton Cameron Tingle Mark Johnson Clarke Coppenix Tirza Trest Sidney Bowman Laura Freeman Gaby Bonsk Sidney Green November 15, 2007 - From the Director's Desk - What a start to the season! We had our 5 older teams, u15g, u17g, u15b, u17b and u18b participating in the premiere league. Our younger teams have won tournaments this Fall in Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. All of our teams have challenged themselves by competing against the top competition in the region and we look forward to pushing ourselves this winter and spring.  Our teams and players will be attending the following college showcase tournaments: Disney Showcase in Orlando, Tampa Sun Bowl, Dallas Cup, John Talley Showcase in Memphis, Vulcan Cup in Birmingham and the Mississippi Fire Spring Classic, along with our Gulf Coast Cup. We know that it takes this type of challenging  enviroment to showcase our players to college coaches and also to help us move forward towards meeting our team and individual goals. No Excuses!! Paul Martin Executive Director, Co-DOC Gulf Coast United Futbol Club

July 23, 2007 - Mississippi ODP Makes History
The MS ODP Program had the most success in the Regional ODP program in 2007 than in its 30 year history with seven players have National Team opportunities. MSA also has 10 players in the region pools , the largest number of Mississippi players in recent memory, including three players with Gulf Coast United ties:

• 92 girls: Molly Atherton - former GCU player.
• 93 girls: Ashley Johnson - GCU U-15 Girls Team
• 94 boys: Chino Gonzales named to Region Pool

For more on Mississippi players' at ODP please Click Here!

June 15, 2007 - Gulf Coast United Launches New Site
Gulf Coast United has launched its new web site. This site represents a further step within the organization to provide the most professional of training environments by striving for excellence in everything that we do as a club. The site is still under-going changes and upgrades. Please check back often to learn more about GCU and it's progress towards soccer excellence.