Braun Ability is now a proud sponsor of the US National Power Soccer Team. Braun has donated a generous amount as there contribution to the team and its future. Not only have they made a significant donation but Team USA members, Michael Archer and Case Calvert, are now featured in the new brochure for the Honda Odyssey / BraunAbility Entervan. In the brochure "Driving Freedom" Michael and Case are seen featured next to the Honda Odyssey in their Team USA World Cup Championship apparel.
Team USA is the champion once again! Facing off against England in a rematch of their pool play loss, Team USA came away this time with a 3-0 victory. They become the first American soccer team to repeat as World Cup champions.
Congratulations, Team USA!
After putting on two convincing performances in their first day of competition, Team USA was confident entering Friday's matches against Switzerland and England. After defeating the Swiss 21-0, they prepared for a very strong England squad. It was a hard-fought match, with England scoring the game's only goal in second half. Despite the loss, Team USA were still through to the semi-finals.
Eight American athletes will travel to Paris, France this month to defend there World Cup title as the number-one ranked team in the world. Three returning members of Team USA, Michael Archer, JC Russo, and Omar Solorio join up with Case Calvert, Jordan Dickey, Katie Dickey, Kendra Scalia-Carrow, and Pete Winslow. With Head Coach Chris Finn and Assistant Coach Mike Hayes, the team hopes to lead them to a second world title.
The powerhouse team will play a round robin style tournament that begins for the US with a match against Japan in Paris's Hall Carpentier on November 3rd.
Chris Finn is serving in his second stint as the US National Power Soccer Team Head Coach. Returning to the FIPFA World Cup as the coach of the defending champion will present a unique set of challenges, but Chris and Team USA are prepared for the task.
Chris took out some time from his busy schedule recently to discuss how he prepared for the tournament as a coach, putting together the team, and more.
The US National Power Soccer Team is honored to be representing our country playing in the second World Cup and assisting the growth of the sport around the world. The starting roster of eight players is made up of three veterans from the 2007 World Cup Champion Team; Michael Archer, J. C. Russo and Omar Solorio. After two years of training the new faces on the team seem like veterans, including Case Calvert, Jordan Dickey, Katie Dickey, Kendra Scalia-Carrow and Pete Winslow. The alternates for the team that contributed through the whole process are Danny Gorman and Peyton Sefick.
Fierce as a Shark
The August Player of the Month is Pete Winslow, from Woodberry, MN. Pete has been playing power soccer for four years with the Courage Thunder and has had many accomplishments, including being a member of the US National Power Soccer Team. With the Courage Thunder he has won back to back championships in two different conferences, and in November he knows Team USA will win the World Cup. "Winning the World Cup means that you are the best in the world at what you do. I want to be the best in the world."
The US National Power Soccer Team just finished up its last training camp on home turf. The camp was held in Greenwood, Indiana. Thanks to parents and staff, everything was perfectly put together and the team could put all their focus on getting ready for the 2011 Powerchair Football World Cup. Since it is crunch time, the coaches pushed the team as far as they could go. They encouraged everyone to leave everything on the court, and the team did just that.
Sound the Horn
The Player of the Month for July is Kendra Scalia-Carrow from Oakland, California. If you thought she is one of those hardcore sports girls then you would be completely wrong. This girl knows almost nothing about sports but she has that competitive force that makes her a great power soccer athlete. Kendra has been playing for five years with the BORP Bay Earthquakes and is also the head coach for the younger team, the BORP Bombers. It doesn’t take knowledge about sports but it’s her passions that helps her coach and compete in power soccer.
Powerful Siblings
The Player of the Month for June is another action packed month with a brother and sister duo. It’s great to have these two wonderful siblings, Katie and Jordan Dickey, together on the US National Power Soccer Team for the first time when they were selected back in 2009. These athletes are from Pendleton, Indiana and have been a large part of power soccer in the United States. Together they both have won multiple MVP awards and together with the RHI Sudden Impact they won the national championship in 2008.
