Youth Soccer Team Makes Finals in Third Tournament

The Concorde North 12U White Team is looking for players for May and next season, which starts this summer.

Concorde U12 Girls are Vulcan Cup Finalists! Congratulations to the Concorde North 12U White Team, coached by Mike Cediel, who were finalists in the recent Red Diamond Vulcan Cup in Birmingham, AL. The girls have been in three tournaments so far this season—and made it to the finals of all three. The team will be looking for additional players for May tournaments & next season starting this summer. Interested player families should email the team manager, Christine, with name, date of birth, current team and best contact number.

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Concorde 12U Girls Are Soccer Tournament Champs

The girls won their first tournament of the year.

The Concorde 12U White Team, coached by Mike Cediel, celebrated its first tournament win of the year, winning the Concorde Fire Challenge Cup on Feb. 17.  After a weekend highlighted by hard-fought victories and one close defeat, the girls won the championship game 6-1. Front Row L to R: Julia Lee, Darby Brunner, Man-Yee Au, Michelle Platt, Sydney Strauss and Laney Smith. Second Row L to R: Lauren Gannaway, Libby Wehr, Sarah Idris, Presley Phillips, Anna Gianneschi, and Coach Mike Cediel.

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Alpharetta Ambush Academy Cup Brings Hundreds of Kids to Parks

The two-day soccer tournament opens in Alpharetta today.

The 2013 Alpharetta Ambush Academy Cup opens today in Alpharetta, with approximately 70 teams in levels U9-U12 for boys and girls visiting fields across the city for the two-day tournament. The Ambush Academy Cup is planned to be an annual event each February that "signals the end of winter and the beginning of another exciting spring season," according to the tournament website. Games will be played in Alpharetta at three venues: Webb Bridge Park, 4780 Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30005 Alpharetta North Park, 13450 Cogburn Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004 Kings Ridge Christian School, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta, GA 30004 (Football Stadium) Field turf and natural grass fields will be utilized for the tournament.  

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Youth Soccer Players Invading Milton From All Over U.S.

The event gives Georgia Rush Soccer Club national recognition.

Amani Morcos Member of National Championship Soccer Team

Amani Morcos graduated from Fellowship Christian before attending Clearwater Christian College.

An Alpharetta resident was a member of the Clearwater Christian College women's soccer team, which won the National Christian Colleges Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championship on Nov. 10. The Lady Cougars clinched a 4-1 victory over Baptist Bible College and won their first ever national title. Also, during regular season play, the Lady Cougars outscored their NCCAA DII opponents 61-2, with 12 shutouts. Amani Morcos of Alpharetta played forward for the 2012 Cougars. A junior Elementary Education major at CCC, she is a graduate of Felllowship Christian School in Roswell, and the daughter of Sami and Lori Morcos of Alpharetta. Four Lady Cougars were honored by being named to the all tournament team – goalkeeper Brook Buffalo, …

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Spring Soccer, Lacrosse Registration Opens in Alpharetta Soon

Age divisions are for boys and girls in these programs

The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department offers spring youth soccer and lacrosse leagues, and invites parents to register children for these fun recreational programs. A variety of age divisions are offered for boys and girls. Priority registration for spring soccer and lacrosse begins on Tuesday, Nov. 13.  Priority registration is defined as all City of Alpharetta residents plus any City of Milton resident who participated in the same recreation program with Alpharetta Parks and Recreation in 2012.  During priority registration, City of Alpharetta residents may register online, in person, by fax, or by emailing a completed Activity Registration Form to recreation@alpharetta.ga.us. Returning participants who are residents of …

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Alpharetta High's Anglade Kicks His Way to Clemson

Alpharetta High School senior Andy Anglade has signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Clemson University. With Andy are his parents Herlandy and Rose May, sister Taina, AHS boys soccer coach Andy Clarke, and AHS athletic director Kirk Alexander.

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Milton's Spring Soccer Registration Ends After Saturday

The YMCA is partnering with the cit of Milton for the new program.

Just one more day left for parents to sign their children up for YMCA/City of Milton spring soccer program. Once it's Sunday, registration will be over. To register for spring soccer, click here. Use the online IDs in the flyer posted with this article. Late sign-ups will be accepted until teams are full. This exciting new program for children and teens ages four to 13 is thanks to a partnership between the City of Milton and Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA. In addition, three year olds can join in a "Mini-Kickers" program introducing them to the sport. Practices begin the week of Feb. 20 at Crabapple Crossing Elementary and Hopewell Middle schools thanks to partnerships between the YMCA, Milton and Fulton County Schools. Saturday games …

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Milton, YMCA Provide Soccer Program for City Youth

The city makes use of its agreements with Fulton County Schools to use its facilities for sports and recreation in the proposal.

Soccer enthusiasts in Milton ages 3 to 13 soon will have a chance to play in a city recreation program that will be run by the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA. Milton City Council approved the Y's proposal in a revenue sharing program. The Y will keep 70 percent of resident fees and Milton will get 30 percent, said John Rebar, the city's Parks and Recreation director. What Milton brings to the table is the use of new facilities. Practices begin the week of Feb. 20 at Crabapple Crossing Elementary and Hopewell Middle schools thanks to partnerships between the YMCA, Milton and Fulton County Schools. Saturday games will be played at the schools starting March 3 and last until May 5. Spring soccer will be available for children and teens …

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Get Out: Holiday Gifts, BBQ, Blues & Brews on Tap This Weekend

If you don't see your event in this list, tells us and make sure to add it to the calendar of events on Patch.

Add your upcoming event/announcement on Alpharetta-Milton Patch. It's easy to do, first you must have a login, afterwards scroll to the bottom of the homepage and click on the announcement box under "Contribute." From that point on you'll be guided to fill out the template with your information. Tell us in the comments below. Alpharetta Artistic Holiday in the Village on Church Street Book Signing By Author Mary O. Travers of her new novel, 'Her Mother's Heart' Winter Indoor Lacrosse & Soccer Registration Open Cumming National BBQ Cup  (this event is Friday and Saturday) Christmas in Central Park St Marlo Holiday Bazaar & Gift Boutique Roswell Market on the Green Backyard Campout Blues and Brews Fundraiser for Mutt Madd-ness Dog Rescue …

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