Ladies

Just watch Futsal players fight to keep the ball from crossing the touch line and you'll immediately begin to see how Futsal develops skill, control, and technique. A small field with lines puts players constantly under pressure from other players and out-of-play boundaries. Players must learn to settle the ball rapidly, chop sharply, shield effectively, pass quickly and move into space. Compared to walled soccer or large indoor field soccer, Futsal places a greater premium on ball control. There is no reward for errant passes because the other team gets the ball. There is no reward for errant shots because the other team gets the ball. There is no incentive to 'kick and run' because the field is too small and packed with players. Players with the ball must use proper technique to maintain control and must seek out other players in space. Players without the ball must move to 'real' space and must truly support their teammates. With Futsal, the emphasis is clearly on control and technique. Without control and technique you cannot expect to succeed in Futsal. And, if US players are to be more successful in the international arena, it is clear that we must better train and prepare our youth on proper technique. Playing indoor soccer in a rink just does not make sense to any serious development program. If you are serious about skills and technique development, Futsal is the superior activity. Futsal promotes better technique and develops skills more rapidly. And if you are serious about the quality of the time you spend playing or watching soccer games, Futsal is clearly better.

The Newfield Hurricanes, our U19 girls team participated in the U. S. Futsal XXI National Championship. The National Championship took place in Anaheim, California from July 20 to July 24. The Hurricanes played 4 games at the nationals and had a 2W-2L record. The Hurricanes lost a game against the Women's Open National Champions (the same team was the U19 champion) 4-1, lost another game 2-1 and won 2 games 5-1 and 7-2. The Hurricanes scored 14 goals and had 9 goals scored against them. The Hurricanes finished third in goals score and 2nd in least goals given in 4 games. Only the Women's National Champions had one more goal than the Hurricanes and 3 less scored against them. The Hurricanes had a very successful national championship and represented Long Island and Eastern New York with great success and pride. Newfield Soccer Club, Long Island Futsal League and Eastern New York State Futsal Association are very proud of the Hurricanes.

The boys U13 Newfield Vipers and the girls U14 Newfield Spirit won their respective age 2006 State Challenge Cup. We are very proud of both teams. Keep up the great work Vipers and Spirit!!!

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