Missouri Elite FC

Just a reminder….
League play wraps up this weekend. Please see schedule below and make sure your daughter is there 30 minutes before game time! And bring ALL uniforms!

JB 2000-
May 30 10am and 4pm

JB 97-
May 30 8:30am and 5:30pm
May 31 8:30am and 1pm

JB 96-
May 30 8:30am and 2:30 pm
May 31 10am and 2:30pm

The JB Marine teams wrapped up their 2009 tournament season this month with top finishes.

The 97 girls team headed to the Capital Soccer Club Spring Season Finale in Jefferson City, May 9-10, with high aspirations. Competing in the U12 8v8 bracket, the 97 girls dominated all their pool games and headed to the final with a perfect 3-0 record. With a balanced attack and a strong defensive front, the 97 girls walked away with the title and gold medal. Way to go ladies!

The 96 girls team ended their tournament season in Kansas City at the KC Legends Patriot Cup over Memorial Day weekend. Heading into the weekend, the ladies had to make adjustments to their lineup due to injury, but did not let it disrupt their rhythm posting a 5-0 win in the their first game vs. SSC Fire from Lee’s Summit. Next up was KC Strikers whom the girls had beaten in Springfield last fall. Battling stifling heat and a short field, the 96 girls put up two quick goals and coasted to the win. Sunday morning brought another KC team, the KC United Rangers. With a top defensive showing by the backs and goalkeepers and a very balanced attack up top, the 96 girls overcame the Rangers with a 3-1 win. Gliding into the final with a perfect record and a +8 goal differential, the girls met the KC Strikers for the third time this year. The game was evenly matched with both teams making big defensive stops and dangerous attacks to goal. A KC Striker player got loose in the box and drew a questionable foul that resulted in a penalty kick and goal. The 96 girls fought tooth and nail to the end, having most of the play in the second half, but just could not find the back of the net to even up the game. The final score was 1-0, KC. While feeling a sense of disappointment at the medal ceremony, the girls held their heads high and kept a positive JB spirit knowing that there will be many more finals in their future!

The coaching staff at JB Marine would like to congratulate all their teams for a phenomenal year. All players made a commitment to make a name for themselves and set a standard for competitive soccer from SW Missouri . We believe they did just that! Well done ladies, very well done!

Open House style training/tryout session for U9-U14 players to be held June 16th & June 22nd 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Ozark High School grass soccer field. All players need to bring a ball and water.

Registration starts at 6:00pm. Club information will be handed out and parents are encouraged to ask questions at the end of the session.

JB Marine SC is focused on Player Development in the young levels, building towards the competitive years in middle school and high school years and eventually into accomplishment of post-secondary soccer dreams and goals.

Openings for Intermediate/Competitive players that wish to travel and get exposure outside of SW Missouri. Coaches include youth certified and nationally licensed instructors as well as former JB Marine players.

Note: JB Marine Springfield also has a competitive, traveling showcase team for high school age girls. Though we are not holding open tryouts for this team, all players interested are encouraged to contact us for possible opportunities for training and play.

For more information, please contact us at 417-894-9097.