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| CREW FAIRS WELL AT BELHAVEN FUTSAL TOURNAMENT |
| CREW FAIRS WELL AT BELHAVEN FUTSAL TOURNAMENT |
| JACKSON, Miss. - The Gulf Coast Crew found themselves in the final of the 2008 Belhaven College Futsal Tournament against the home team. The Crew was up 3-1 at halftime but failed to score in the second half while Belhaven tied the score by the end of regular time. Belhaven scored in golden goal overtime to take the championship leaving the Crew with 2nd place. The Crew defeated Delta State University's 2nd team in the semi-final and defeated Delta State University's 1st team, Belhaven College's 2nd team, and a college recruit team to win their group. "Our team defiantly made an impression" said Crew defender Jeff Bowman. The Crew was the only non-collegiate team out of the 12 participating teams this year. Photos of the Gulf Coast Crew courtesy of Rachel Spain and video courtesy of Nakita Chisholm. |
| February 25, 2008 |
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| GULF COAST CREW BOW OUT IN SEMIS |
| GULF COAST CREW BOW OUT IN SEMIS |
| PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The 2008 Gulf Coast Crew 7-a-side was a success although the tournament hosts were beaten in the semi-finals against the eventual tournament winner, Los Tres Amigos from Gulfport, Mississippi. In group play the Crew beat Alexandria Extreme and Fire but lost to Fury Futbol Club from Jackson, Mississippi. The Crew still won their group because of a three-way points tie that came down to goal differential. The Crew looked unprepared and seemed to start each game of the tournament flat. The few highlights from the Crew came from Ryan Zelenka, David Smith, and Cooper Kimbrell goals and Kyle Miller's saves in goal. The final was between Pascagoula Futbol Club and the undefeated Los Tres Amigos. The 2008 Gulf Coast Crew 7-a-side was sponsored by Budweiser. |
| June 09, 2008 |
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| CREW EARNS SILVER AT 2008 GULF COAST 7-A-SIDE INVITATIONAL |
| CREW EARNS SILVER AT 2008 GULF COAST 7-A-SIDE INVITATIONAL |
| GAUTIER, Miss. - The Gulf Coast Crew finished in second place in the 2008 Gulf Coast 7-a-side Invitational, one of the largest 7-a-side tournaments in Mississippi and the Gulf Coast. Without a keeper on the tournament roster the Crew surprised themselves as they advanced to the finals. Crew strikers Ryan Zelenka and David Smith rotated throughout the tournament in the goalkeeper position. In dramatic fashion the Crew won a golden goal overtime semi-final game versus Legion, a team they tied earlier in bracket play. Matt Clifton scored the goal to advance the team to the final. The Crew lost in the final to Catrachos as they seemed to be worn down from the exciting semi-final. Earlier in the tournament the Crew placed second in bracket play by beating Wasted Effort 4-3 and the tie with Legion 5-5. In the quarter-finals the Crew took down Mexico 6-4. |
| 2008 GULF COAST CREW SOCCER CAMP A SUCCESS |
| 2008 GULF COAST CREW SOCCER CAMP A SUCCESS |
| PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The 3rd annual Gulf Coast Crew Soccer Camp has ended a success. Youth players from different ages, different soccer clubs and different skill levels came together for a week to learn soccer skills, techniques, creative new ideas and have fun in the process. The camp was staffed by Gulf Coast Crew team members Neil Scott, Paul Ross and Ryan Zelenka. A summer 2009 camp has plans to expand with a "Kiddie Kicks" option for players ages 5-8 along with the usual ages of 9-17. Camp pictures are courtesy of Becca Scott. The 2008 Gulf Coast Crew Soccer Camp was sponsored by Eurosport Soccer and the City of Pascagoula. Visit our "Crew Camps" section to view details of past and future Gulf Coast Crew Soccer Camps and information on individual training with Gulf Coast Crew staff members. |
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| June 16, 2008 |
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| CREW TAKES FIRST PLACE AT SINGING RIVER CLASSIC 5-A-SIDE |
| GAUTIER, Miss. - Just after viewing 4th of July fireworks the night before the Crew quickly prepared to start bracket-play at the Singing River Classic 5-a-side tournament. With only two scheduled bracket games the Crew came out dragging and lost both of them which placed them as the low seed for the tournament play-off bracket the following day. A rejuvenated team in the play-offs the Crew went on an undefeated play-off run to capture first place in the tournament beating Liverpool in the quarter-final, Washouts in the semi-final and Keesler in the championship match. The Gulf Coast Crew consisted of Jeff Bowman, Kyle Kimbrell, Brock Moss, Angel Plascencia, Neil Scott, Terry Silva, Nick Zelenka and Ryan Zelenka. |
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| CREW TAKES FIRST PLACE AT SINGING RIVER CLASSIC 5-A-SIDE |
| PASCAGOULA, Miss. - With good weather and a great atmosphere the 1st annual Gulf Coast Crew 3v3 tournament was seen as successful in almost every way. Youth and adult teams traveled from all over the southeastern United States to join in and compete. The Crew had a good run in the tournament ending up with silver metals after a sudden death shoot-out with the STYSA Twisters in the adult finals. At the end of regulation the Crew and Twisters were tied and advanced to a golden goal overtime witch was scoreless. A shoot-out was next and with the first round also ending equal the Crew fell short when the shoot-out became a sudden death competition. In the Crew's semi-final another close game ended at the Crew scored in golden goal overtime against the Gulf Coast Dynasty. In the boy's under-16 division the Tech Titans won first place, FCFC won second place and the Dream Team won third place. In the under-12 division the St. John Warriors won first place, the Pelicans II won second place and the Pelicans I won third place. In the under-10 division the Celtic Fire won first place, the Yellow Jackets won second place and the Coast Heat won third place. Plans for the 2009 Gulf Coast Crew 3v3 are under way and include opening more divisions. The Crew would like to thank Monster Energy for sponsoring the event. |
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| July 07, 2008 |
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| GULF COAST CREW HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 1ST ANNUAL 3V3 |
| GULF COAST CREW HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 1ST ANNUAL 3V3 |
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| CREW MISS FINAL AT "SUMMER SIZZLER" INDOOR TOURNEY |
| CREW MISS FINAL AT "SUMMER SIZZLER" INDOOR TOURNEY |
| BIRMINGHAM, Alab. - The Gulf Coast Crew traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to participate in the "Summer Sizzler" indoor tournament. Few on the team had experienced soccer in this indoor style of play. The Crew's first game was a loss to Memphis Dragons FC. Memphis Dragons FC are a team comprised of previous players from the Memphis Mojo, a pro indoor soccer team that once had plans to join the American Indoor Soccer League. With many lessons learned from the first match, the Crew earned their first indoor soccer victory against Mexico United. In game three the Crew lost to Santa Fe de Colombia by one goal. The Crew lead most of the match until Santa Fe de Colombia put in two goals near the end of regulation time. Santa Fe de Colombia went on the beat Memphis Dragons FC in the final with a score of 5-2. With much indoor soccer experience gained throughout the weekend, the Gulf Coast Crew players look forward to participating next year. |
| July 29, 2008 |
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| GULF COAST CREW EARN 1ST PLACE AT 3V3 TOURNEY |
| GULF COAST CREW EARN 1ST PLACE AT 3V3 TOURNEY |
| CREW FINISH UNDEFEATED AT "CHRISTMAS WITH THE CREW" |
| CREW FINISH UNDEFEATED AT "CHRISTMAS WITH THE CREW" |
| PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The second annual "Christmas with the Crew" 7-a-side tournament saw the Gulf Coast Crew defeat Fury FC in the final by a score of 9-6. The tournament brought many competitive teams from surrounding areas, all with intent of finishing top of the tournament. These closely matched teams kept score lines tight which gave spectators exciting games to watch throughout this first ever one-day tournament hosted by the Gulf Coast Crew. December 12th, 2009 has already been chosen for the third annual "Christmas with the Crew" 7-a-side tournament with expectations to open more divisions to continue the fast growth of this annual winter soccer tournament on the MIssissippi coast. The Gulf Coast Crew would like to thank Icelandic Glacial Water, 180 Energy Drink, and Miller and Miller Law Firm for sponsoring the tournament. |
| GAUTIER, Miss. - The Gulf Coast Crew ended a weekend of soccer with two first place finishes. One day after taking first place in the second annual "Christmas with the Crew" 7-a-side tournament, the Crew took home the first place trophy from the Diving Header Soccer "3v3 Soccer Challenge." The Gulf Coast Crew entered a White and a Red team into the tournament with hopes of an ideal outcome, which included the two teams meeting in the final of the Men's Open Division. The Gulf Coast Crew White team did as needed to fulfill this expectation by winning first place in their group. The Gulf Coast Crew Red team tied for first in their group; however, due to goal differential, they had to settle for second. Consequently, for the first time ever, the Gulf Coast Crew players saw their usual teammates as the next obstacle to advance to the final. A competitive match of friends finished with the Gulf Coast Crew White team victorious over the Gulf Coast Crew Red team, moving them onto the final. In the final, the Gulf Coast Crew White team dominated play as they defeated Cool Running with a score of 7-2. The Gulf Coast Crew White team consisted of Patrick Grafton, Joel Miller, Angel Plascencia, Neil Scott, and David Smith. |
| December 15, 2008 |
| December 15, 2008 |
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| GULF COAST CREW IN THE NEWS |
| GULF COAST CREW IN THE NEWS |
| PASCAGOULA, Miss. - "Building the Game" headlined the Sports section of the January 4th, 2009 edition of The Mississippi Press. Gulf Coast Crew director, Neil Scott, was interviewed about the continuous growth of the organization and about plans for 2009. In 2009 the Gulf Coast Crew are hosting two 7-a-side tournaments, one 3v3 tournament, a golf tournament and the 4th annual Gulf Coast Crew Soccer Camp, all in an effort to bring more interest to the game of soccer to the Mississippi Gulf Coast area. Also in the article the Crew was acknowledged for winning two tournaments in one weekend, a first for the club. On Saturday, December 13, 2008 the Crew won the 2nd annual "Christmas with the Crew" 7-a-side tournament in Pascagoula, Mississippi and on Sunday, December 14, 2008 the Crew won the "3v3 Soccer Challenge in Gautier, Mississippi. To read the article click here. The Gulf Coast Crew would like to thank the Mississippi Press for their efforts to promote the Crew and soccer to the local community. |
| January 5, 2009 |
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| CREW MISS SEMI-FINALS AT BELHAVEN FUTSAL TOURNAMENT |
| CREW MISS SEMI-FINALS AT BELHAVEN FUTSAL TOURNAMENT |
| JACKSON, Miss – The Gulf Coast Crew made another appearance at the Belhaven College annual futsal tournament. Last year the Crew lost in a thrilling final in overtime against the Blazers from Belhaven College. Much was expected this year as the Crew started off by defeating Meridian Community College in game one of bracket play. In game two the Crew fell to Belhaven Alumni, the eventual tournament champions, by a score of 5-7. The Crew needed to win game three to be the top second place team out of the three tournament brackets in order to make it to the semi-finals. As game three came and went the Crew were upset by Millsaps College and were unable to compete further in the tournament. The team expects to return for the 2010 futsal tournament and finish with better results. |
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| February 29, 2009 |
| 2009 GULF COAST CREW 7-A-SIDE A SUCCESS |
| 2009 GULF COAST CREW 7-A-SIDE A SUCCESS |
| PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Under the scorching summer sun, the Gulf Coast Crew 7-a-side soccer tournament was progressed as scheduled and considered a success by all involved. The Gulf Coast Crew finished the tournament with a loss in the semi-final to the Bobcats out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In the final the Bobcats were beaten in overtime by the Whities, who were also from Hattiesburg. With tempetures dangerously above 100 degrees throughout parts of the weekend, the Gulf Coast Crew have decided to make this annual 7-a-side tournament an afternoon/night tournament for the summer of 2010. The Crew's next competition will be their own Gulf Coast Crew 3v3 tournament on July 11-12 held at the Pascagoula Soccer Complex. |
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| LOCAL YOUTH COMPLETE 4TH ANNUAL SOCCER CAMP |
| LOCAL YOUTH COMPLETE 4TH ANNUAL SOCCER CAMP |
| PASCAGOULA, Miss – The 4th annual Gulf Coast Crew Soccer Camp finished successfully as campers from south Mississippi and Alabama came together to learn, enjoy, and have fun playing the game of soccer. "The new addition of Kiddie Kicks went great, we really liked having the younger ones out there. Our goal is to grow the camp every summer as well as giving the kids a reason to get out and play soccer," said camp director, Neil Scott. The Gulf Coast Crew is looking to expand the camp experience by hosting specific team camps, indoor soccer camps, as well as the annual soccer camp. The 2009 camp staff consisted of Neil Scott and Ryan Zelenka, with a Kiddie Kicks staff made up of Katie Alderman and Becca Scott. |
| June 22, 2009 |
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| 2ND ANNUAL 3V3 TOURNAMENT MEASURES UP TO EXPECTATIONS |
| 2ND ANNUAL 3V3 TOURNAMENT MEASURES UP TO EXPECTATIONS |
| PASCAGOULA, Miss – An estimated 450 players and spectators arrived at the Pascagoula Soccer Complex for the 2nd annual Gulf Coast Crew 3v3 tournament for an exciting weekend of soccer. 37 teams competed in four divisions to make this tournament one of the largest of Gulf Coast Crew hosted tournaments and one of the biggest 3v3 tournaments in Mississippi. The men’s open division was won by the “Studs” out of Ocean Springs, Mississippi as they beat “The Crew” in the final and “Mississippi State Bulldogs” in the semi-final. The under-14 boy’s division was won by “Pensacola FC ‘95” out of Pensacola, Florida as they beat the “Gulf Coast Arabians” in the final. The “Gulf Coast Strikers” won the under-14 3rd place match. In the under-12 boy’s division “Pensacola FC ’97” beat “Mobile United II” in the final and Pensacola FC II took 3rd place. The “Celtic Fire Juniors of Mississippi” won the under-10 boy’s division as they beat “BUSA ‘01” in the final. The SI Warriors won the under-10 3rd place match. Tournament director, Neil Scott said, “Our 3v3 tournament grew tremendously since our inaugural 3v3 last summer and we plan to see more teams and open more divisions for our 3rd annual 3v3 on July 10-11, 2010.” The Gulf Coast Crew would like to thank Icelandic Glacier water and 180º energy drink for their contributions and sponsorship of the tournament. |
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| CREW TAKES 1ST PLACE AT "FUN 'N SUN" 3V3 TOURNAMENT |
| CREW TAKES 1ST PLACE AT "FUN 'N SUN" 3V3 TOURNAMENT |
| GAUTIER, Miss. - With a goal of meeting in the final, two Gulf Coast Crew teams entered into the "Fun 'N Sun" 3v3 tournament. Gulf Coast Crew team red and team white took first place in their respective brackets with a clean sweep to make the play-offs. Gulf Coast Crew red beat "Wasted Effort" in the semi-final to advance to the championship match. Because the acting tournament committee decided flip-flopped their rules, Gulf Coast Crew white had to play down a man the entire semi-final due to a red card. The "MC Choctaws" beat Crew white by one goal as they played 2 verses 3 throughout the semi-final. Crew red did their part in the final as they ran through the "MC Choctaws" with a score of 9-5 to take first place. "It was a pretty unprofessional environment but I'm glad one of our teams did what they were suppose to this weekend," said Gulf Coast Crew white team member, James Poole. The Crew plan on competing next in their own "Christmas with the Crew" 7-a-side in December. |
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| July 13, 2009 |
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