Grandfather of all Canucks Abroad, 2003 -05

imported_n/a1394647443 · December 5, 2004

Tks for headsup to sonofpaup

L'Oeil Régional - Édition du 1 mai 2004

Catherine Mainville

http://www.les2rives.com/orb/archives/articles.asp?article_id=47368&chaine=Kevin%20Courcelle

Kevin Courcelle to play in Belgium

Translation

That is there. The player star of soccer of Mount-Saint-Hilaire, Kevin Courcelle, signed its first European contract. In 2005, it will play within Royal Excelsior de Mouscron, a Belgian club of soccer of the first division having an important school of formation. As of the autumn, the 16 year old player will move in in Belgium where it will finish his secondary studies there.

In November, Kevin Courcelle had been invited to take part in a training course of evaluation with an aim of being allowed at the school of soccer Paris Saint-Germain. Finally allowed in division B, Kevin preferred to join much to the team of Belgium, which offered to him a place following a two weeks training course at the beginning of April. "I liked better to go to Belgium to live Paris, it affirms. Belgium resembles much Quebec, it is the same kind of medium. In Paris, people are ready to plant you at once a dagger in the back that you are turned over ", underlines it" soccerment "speaking.

During one year, Kevin will finish its secondary fifth while playing the soccer the afternoon within the program sport-studies of Royal Excelsior de Mouscron. Its contract ensures then a year to him within the team with a two years option additional if it "holds out" and is maintained with best of its performances. Kevin had the occasion at the time of its stay to take part in its first official match within its future team (16 years and less). This first gained part 5-0 then enabled him to play another match with the team of less than 17 years, which ended in a washing with the account of 3-0.

Level of higher play

At the dawn of a new turning in its life, Kevin Courcelle is not said nervous for as much. On the contrary, he likes the quality of the play in Europe. "the level of play is definitely higher there, explains it. The European teams have a good tactic of play. They are also very strong technically, in particular to make pretences. The margin between the players is unperceivable. The players are very combative. When they have a goal to reach, they forward very there."

Kevin had the chance besides to be measured with European teams at the time of the international Tournament of Artix in France where it was invited to take part for a second consecutive year. Organized for 18 years, this tournament has brought together each year 16 highly skilled teams. This year Spain, Belgium, Croatia, the United States and Canada were represented there.

At the time of its first participation, Kevin Courcelle had allowed its team of the time, the Cosmos of Granby to take part with him in the event. However, Kevin ceased playing for Cosmos because of divergence from point of view as for the alignment of the team for the season 2004. Thus, it is in company of the F.C. Select Bank-South male U16 AAA, its new team for the season 2004, which it represented Quebec with this important French tournament. The team finished in second position and was classified among the five best teams of the tournament by the journalists assigned to the cover of the event.

Pride of the CSVR

With the Club of soccer of Valley-of-Richelieu (CSVR), one could not be prouder. Especially that it is the first time that a former player reaches such a level, indicates Mario Bourgault, president of the club. "Kevin is our star. It is a super athlete, same hardening as those which take part in Olympic, affirms it. It was always smashed for the soccer and always was beyond its limits. Players like that, there does not exist much about it."

Like last year, Kevin will act this summer by way of trainer associated for the CSVR. Mr. Bourgault believes besides that its presence will make it possible to the other players to believe that it is as possible to bore in this sport as with hockey. "All the sports need models and Kevin is an example of success", explains Mario Bourgault.

Within the framework of the 25e birthday of the club, Mr. Bourgault largely hopes to include Kevin with the festivities before his departure for Belgium. On its return for the estival holidays in 2005, Kevin will teach with the players of the CSVR the rudiments learned in Europe, question of returning the similar one to the club soccer where it made its beginnings.

The summer of Kevin Courcelle is announced rather occupied. Whereas it continues an intensive drive, it will take share with the camp of selection of the Team of Quebec U16 for the Canadian Championship in Vancouver in July. Last year, it had gained the money medal with U15 at the time of the Championship in Calgary.

Even with such a future in front of him, Kevin Courcelle keeps firmly the two feet on the ground. It known as grateful vis-a-vis with people who allowed him to achieve this goal: CSVR, where it made its beginnings, to the Team of Quebec, without forgetting his/her friends David and Veronique. From here its departure, Kevin especially hopes to benefit à.fond from its last five months in Quebec and from its season with the F.C. Select which will begin on May 12.

Winnipeg Fury · December 6, 2004

Brampton Guardian: Soccer teen signs with team in France

Described as a "late bloomer" Brampton soccer star Calvin Rosario is taking advantage of a rare opportunity.

The 18-year old has signed a one-year deal to play soccer with Tours FC and is playing at the highest youth level in France.

According to recent stats his team is in second place in their division in the French league.

Rosario is an attacking midfielder and has been a regular starter with his team.

According to his father Clayton Rosario, Calvin has always been considered "to small'' and is a "late bloomer''. He never made any provincial teams but Rosario, who is now 5-foot-11 has proven the doubters wrong.

He is one of the few Canadian players who has earned the chance to play in Europe. Next year he will be eligible to play professional.

Clayton along with his partner Francois Glasman run Shooting Stars International, an academy which trains elite soccer players.

Clayton said the training that Calvin received through the academy has certainly helped his opportunity to play soccer in Europe.

"It is because of his training and the contacts of my partner that gave him the chance,'' said Clayton.

He said Glasman knows numerous coaches through out Europe and helped arrange the tryout. His coaches in France are impressed with Calvin's technical skills and he fits in well with the team's style of play.

Clayton also has plenty of experience in soccer, having coached at the youth level.

Calvin was born and raised in Brampton. He started playing soccer with the Chinguacousy Soccer Club, now the Brampton East Soccer Club. Last season he was a key player for the St. Marguerite d'Youville Panthers team which won the bronze medal at the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association (OFSAA) tournament.

imported_n/a1394647443 · December 30, 2004

Mother of all Canadians Abroad

If you offer corrections please post the link that will confirm your info. Tks

Legend: Player, Team, League, Division Ranking, Player Level

i.e. Robert Giacomi - Glasgow Rangers (Scottish Premier League) (1) U19

Updated list December 30, 2004

Argentina

Manny Gomez - River Plate (Argentina Premier League) (1) Youth

Belgium

Mike Klukowski - La Louvière (Belgian Jupiler League) (1)

Kevin Courcelle - Royal Excelsior Mouscron (Belgian Jupiler League) (1) U18

Adam Wallace - KSV Roeselare (Belgian 2nd Division) (2)

Chile

(Chilean League) (1)

China

Tony Menezes - Zhejiang Lvcheng (Chinese Jiajidui 2004) (2)

Croatia

(Croatian 1.HNL Ozujsko) (1)

Denmark

Marco Reda - AaB Aalborg (Danish Superliga SAS Ligaen) (1)

England

Tomasz Radzinski - Fulham (English Premier League) (1)

Jim Brennan - Norwich (English Premier League) (1)

David Edgar - Newcastle (English Premier League) (1) Reserves

Asmir Begovic - Portsmouth (English Premier League) (1) U18

Zach Kalthoff - Southampton (English Premier League) (1) U16

Paul Peschisolido - Derby County (English The Championship) (2)

Jason De Vos - Ipswich Town (English The Championship) (2)

Adrian Serioux - Millwall (English The Championship) (2)

Josh Simpson - Millwall (English The Championship) (2)

Marc Bircham - QPR (English The Championship) (2)

Ryan Gyaki - Sheffield United (English The Championship) (2) U19

Thomas MacLean - FC Burnley (English The Championship) (2) Youth

Iain Hume - Tranmere (English League One) (3)

Simon Rayner - Lincoln City (English League Two) (4)

Terry Dunfield - Bury (English League Two) (4)

Gavin McCallum - Yeovil Town (English League Two) (4) Youth

Mark Rogers - Stevenage Borough (English Nationwide Conference National) (5)

Gordon Chin - Halifax Town (English Nationwide Conference National) (5)

Elliot Godfrey - Hampton & Richmond Borough (Ryman Isthmian League Premier Division) (7)

France

Calvin Rosario - Tours FC (Championnat National 18 Ans Groupe C) (6)

Serge Epoh - Olympique d'Ales (Youth) - Division Honneur Languedoc Roussillon

Germany

Paul Stalteri - Werder Bremen (German Bundesliga 1) (1)

Julian de Guzman - Hannover96 (German Bundesliga 1) (1)

Robert Kerek - FC Freiburg (German Bundesliga 1) (1) Youth

Tam Nsaliwa - Saarbrucken (German Bundesliga 2) (2)

Ryan Thomson - Rot Weiss Essen (German Bundesliga 2) (2)

Amir Haroon - Energie Cottbus (German Bundesliga 2) (2) Youth

Nik Ledgerwood - 1860 Munich Amateurs (German Regionalliga Sud) (3)

Dylan Hughes - FC Kaiserslauten Amateurs (Oberliga Südwest) (4)

Blerim Rrustemi - Borussia Monchengladbach Amateurs (Oberliga Nordrhein) (4)

Victor Oppong - Waldhof Mannheim (Oberliga Baden-Württemberg) (4)

Greece

Stathis Kappos - AEK (Greek 1st Katigoria) (1)

Daniel Fernandes - PAOK (Greek 1st Katigoria) (1)

Holland

Jonathan de Guzman - Feyenoord A1 (Holland Casino Ere Divisie) (1)

Graham Ramalho - Gronigen A1 (Holland Casino Ere Divisie) (1)

Kerr McLeod - Vitesse A1 (Holland Casino Ere Divisie) (1)

Marcel de Jong - Helmond Sport (Gouden Gids Divisie) (2)

Niels Dekker - Barendrecht (Dutch Hoofdklasse) (3)

Hungary

(Hungarian Arany Aszok Liga) (1)

Iran

Milad Rahmati - Pegah Gilan (Iranian League) (1)

Italy

Andrea Lombardo - Atalanta (Italian Serie A) (1) Primavera Youth

Carlo Seminara - Salernitana (Italian Serie (2) Allievi Regionali Youth

Rocco Placentino - Cavese Calcio (Serie C2 C) (4)

David Masciantonio - AC Monterotondo (Serie D Girone E) (5)

Julian Uccello - Savona (Serie D Girone A) (5) on loan from AC Milan Juniores Youth

Franco Lalli - US Lucera Calcio (Promozione) (7)

Mexico

Petro Czoli - Cruz Azul (Mexican League) (1) Youth

Carlo Rivas - Cruz Azul (Mexican League) (1) Youth

New Zealand

Nic Zuniga - Otago United (New Zealand National League) (1)

Northern Ireland

Ian Mannus - Glentoran (Irish League) (1) Reserves

Norway

Olivier Occean - Odd Grenland (Norwegian Tippeligaen) (1)

Rob Friend - Molde (Norwegian Tippeligaen) (1)

Patrice Bernier - Tromso (Norwegian Tippeligaen) (1)

Milan Kojic - Haugesund (Norwegian 2nd Division) (3)

Chris Pozniak - Haugesund (Norwegian 2nd Division) (3)

Nikola Budalic - Haugesund (Norwegian 2nd Division) (3)

Peru

Michael Abusabal - Bolognesi (Peruvian Premier League) (1) U16

Portugal

Fernando Aguiar - Penafiel (Portuguese Superliga) (1)

Kevin De Serpa - Penafiel (Portuguese Superliga) (1)

on loan to Lousada (Portuguese 2 Divisao B North) (3)

Marco Brás - Naval (Portuguese II Liga) (2) - Lusitânia (Portuguese 2 Divisao B South) (3)

Russia

Ante Jazic - SC Kuban Krasnodar (Russian 1st League) (2)

Scotland

Kevin McKenna - Hearts (Scottish Premier League) (1)

Rhian Dodds - Kilmarnock (Scottish Premier League) (1)

Richard Hastings - Inverness CT (Scottish Premier League) (1)

Robert Giacomi - Glasgow Rangers (Scottish Premier League) (1) U19

Jacob Lensky - Glasgow Celtic (Scottish Premier League) (1) Youth

Serbia & Montengro

Srdjan Djekanovic - Zeleznicar Bara Venecija (3rd Div)

Sweden

Atiba Hutchison - Helsingborg (Swedish Allsvenskan) (1)

Stephen Ademolu - Trelleborg (Swedish Superettan) (2)

Sita-Taty Matondo - Åtvidaberg (Swedish Superettan) (2)

Kenny Stamatopoulos - Enkopings (Swedish Division 2) (3)

Switzerland

Daniel Imhof - St Gallen (Swiss Super League) (1)

Trinidad & Tobago

James Devenish - Queens Royal College Youth

Turkey

Rasih Pala - Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediye Sport Kulubu (Turkish 2. Futbol Ligi,) (2)

United States

Pat Onstad - San Jose Earthquakes (Major League Soccer) (1)

Felix Brillant Jr. - New England Revolution (Major League Soccer) (1)

Semir Mesanovic - Minnesota Thunder (USL First Division) (2)

Jim Larkin - Milwaukee Wave United (USL First Division) (2)

Theo Zagar - Rochester Raging Rhinos (USL First Division) (2)

Kyle Fletcher - Western Mass Pioneers (USL Second Division) (3)

Liam Girard - Boulder Rapids Reserve (Premier Development League) (4)

University of Denver Pioneers (Mountain Pacific Sports Federation)

Jordan Hughes - Cocoa Expos (Premier Development League) (4)

Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers (Big South Conference)

Wales

(Welsh Premier League) (1)

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Awaiting Confirmation

Waldemar Dutra - FC Schweinfurt 05 (Oberliga Bayern) (4)

Sportfreunde Siegen (German Regionalliga Sud) (3)

Dwayne De Rosario - San Jose Earthquakes (Major League Soccer) (1)

Nottingham Forest (English The Championship) Derby, Hertha Berlin (2) Trial

Maycoll Canizales - Hannover96 Amateurs (Oberliga Nord) (4)

Saarbrucken (German Bundesliga 2) (2) Trial

Sergio De Luca - FK Arendal (Norwegian 3rd Division) (4) - Nacional (Portuguese Superliga) (1) Trial

Andrew Hainault - Montreal Impact (USL First Division) (2) - A.S. Nancy, Millwall, Kaiserslautern Trial

Greg Sutton - Montreal Impact (USL First Division) (2) - Bolton Wanderers, Burnley Trial

Jaime Peters - Ipswich Town (English The Championship) (2) Trial

Justin Farenik - Calgary Foothills Irish U-18 - Birmingham City (English Premier League) (1) U18 Trial

Paul Fenwick - Hibernian (Scottish Premier League) (1) Under contract sitting out season?

Sandro Grande - Montreal Impact (USL First Division) (2)

Ipswich Town (English The Championship) (2) Trial - Not available until January transfer window

Tyler Hughes - Toronto Lynx (USL First Division) (2)

Darlington (English League Two) (4) Trial - Not available until January transfer window

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Where Are They Now

Alen Marcina - FC Schweinfurt 05 (Oberliga Bayern) (4) - PAOK? Unattached

John Castrillon Jr. - FC Schweinfurt 05 (Oberliga Bayern) (4) - Unattached

Lars Hirschfeld - Dundee United (Scottish Premier League) (1) - Unattached

Tom Lindley - Sheffield United (English The Championship) (2) Reserves

Jeremy Shepherd - Hertha Berlin German Bundesliga 1) (1) U19 team - Unattached

Jason Bent - Motherwell (Scottish Premier League) (1) Trial - Unattached

Peters Thierry Eustache - Odd Grenland (Norwegian Tippeligaen) (1) Trial - Unattached

Wojtek Zarzycki - Sydney Crescent Star (Australia NSW Premier League) (2)

FC Den Bosch (Holland Casino Ere Divisie) (1) Trial - Unsuccessful

Nílton Terroso - Lourinhanense (Portuguese 3ª Divisão Nacional Série D)

Dave Simpson - Debrecen (Hungarian Arany Aszok Liga) (1)

Nicola Servedio - MTK (Hungarian Arany Aszok Liga) (1)

Will Johnson - Blackburn Rovers (English Premier League) (1) Youth

Chicago Sockers (Super Y League) (5)

Adam Leggett - Penafiel (Portuguese Superliga) (1)

Alvin Hudson - Minnesota Thunder (USL First Division) (2)

Carlo Schiavone(i) - L'Aquila Calcio Juniores/Berretti (Italian Serie C1 gir. (3) Youth

Peters, Shepherd, Johnson and Hainault are with the U20 but were on trial or unattached.

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Former Players Abroad

Mark Watson - Charleston Battery (USL First Division) (2) - Vancouver Whitecaps (USL First Division) (2)

Adrian Cann - Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) (1) - Montreal Impact (USL First Division) (2)

Carmello Rago - Puerto Montt (Chilean League) (1) - Edmonton Aviators (USL First Division) (2)

Nils Binstock, AB Copenhagen (Danish Superliga) (1) Youth - Toronto Lynx Junior U17

Robbie Aristodemo - Seattle Sounders (USL First Division) (2) - Cleveland Force (MISL)

Marco Casalinuovo - Alessandria Primavera (Youth) - Vaughan Shooters CPSL

John Murphy - Bury (English League Two) (4) Youth

Lipscomb University Bisons (Atlantic Sun Conference)

Sasha Boskovic - MTK (Hungarian Arany Aszok Liga) (1)

University of Detroit Mercy Titans (Horizon League)

Andrea Bellisomo - Inter Milan (Italian Serie A) (1) Youth - Simon Fraser University Clan (NAIA)

Vince Stewart - Glentoran (Irish League) (1) - Simon Fraser University Clan (NAIA)

Gianluca Saggese - Salernitana (Italian Serie (2) Squadra Allievi Nazionali

York University Lions (OUA/CIS)

Emilio Bottiglieri - Greenock Morton (Scottish 2nd Division) (3)

Sapperton Rovers (Vancouver Metro Soccer League)

Troy Gardezy - Gronigen (Holland Casino Ere Divisie) (1) Youth

Lower Island U18 Selects (BC Select Soccer League)

Olivier Babineau - Boston Bulldogs (Premier Development League) (4) - Moncton First Touch

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Canadians in US Colleges courtesy Andrew at BigSoccer

http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121732

http://www.canadian-soccer.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4338

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Canadian Soccer Boards (not including local boards)

Network54

http://www.network54.com/Forum/4693

UBB Forum

http://www.canadian-soccer.com/forum/

BigSoccer

http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=67

Xtratime Forums

http://www.xtratime.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=100

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Mother of all Canadians Abroad July 1, 2004 - Things do change!

http://www.network54.com/Forum/message?forumid=4693&messageid=1088750248

Tim St.Pauli · December 30, 2004

If you have Canadians playing in Italy 7th division, please add me:

Timothy Röhrig - Wiker SV - (Schleswig-Holstein, Bezirksliga Ost) (7)

bettermirror · December 31, 2004

forgive my vagueness. there was a young man on the u17 national team, a defender, who is now signed on with 1860 Munchen. i can't remember his name, but he is from west vancouver. big article on him The Province. uproar was that he isn't NEARLY the most talented of his u17 compatriots. however, like roy keane as a young lad it was his determination that got him there. the skill will come later. he spent a year in europe on trial with various clubs.

analyst · December 31, 2004

bettermirror, you're right there is someone who just signed to go over. His last named stated with a Mc, I think.

In your post you indicated that "the skill would come later". You may wish to do a google search for an article by Dr. Istvan Balyi about "Elite Player Development", he is a professional sports planner currently employed by the BC Sports Council. In his article he quotes numerous studies which show that late specialization athletes like soccer and hockey players acquire skills between the ages 11-14, and after that it is very difficult for them to acquire skills, so it is unlikely the 17 year old will develop much more.

bettermirror · December 31, 2004

i guess what i was referring to was a "calmness" on the ball. he's on the u17's so he pretty much has the skill he'll have, it's the composure he lacks. i akin him to roy keane in this manner as well (hehe, i am reading his autobiography right now!)

i agree that skills are learned to age 14 to an extent. but 11 is a crucial year, but i have seen video where 5 and 6 year olds in holland are doing moves ronaldo would be proud of. i'd say ages 5-14 are the formative sporting periods.

i digress from this topic tho as it requires its own thread. thanks for the information tho analyst.

devioustrevor · December 31, 2004

quote:Originally posted by bettermirror

forgive my vagueness. there was a young man on the u17 national team, a defender, who is now signed on with 1860 Munchen. i can't remember his name, but he is from west vancouver. big article on him The Province. uproar was that he isn't NEARLY the most talented of his u17 compatriots. however, like roy keane as a young lad it was his determination that got him there. the skill will come later. he spent a year in europe on trial with various clubs.

I believe the kid you're talking about is Kent O'Connor

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20041231.wxsoccer-teen31/BNStory/Sports/

Loud Mouth Soup · January 2, 2005

According to this line on Footballtransfers.info, Jacob Lensky has signed a pro contract until 2008 with Celtic.

01/01/2005 Jacob Lensky (Can) MF Un-attached Celtic (Sco) Free 06/2008

soccrguy65 · January 3, 2005

quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca

Thanks, that must be him. Also, the thread confirms that Lombardo has signed as well for Manchester City, so I'll add them both to the list.

Lombardo was not offered a contract with Manchester City in the first place.

I have asked Mr Glasman of Shooting Stars International as he is in close contact with most clubs in the UK and France.

Lombardo is with Atlanta in Italy.

Anyone wishing information or need some advice may call him at his Toronto office at 416-485-2238.

Massive Attack · January 3, 2005

quote:Originally posted by soccrguy65

Lombardo was not offered a contract with Manchester City in the first place.

I have asked Mr Glasman of Shooting Stars International as he is in close contact with most clubs in the UK and France.

Lombardo is with Atlanta in Italy.

Anyone wishing information or need some advice may call him at his Toronto office at 416-485-2238.

If you actually took the time to read further into the thread you would have seen that this is old news. Maybe you should check page 6 of this thread where Andrea's brother posts to confirm that his brother is on an Atalanta youth team. I guess you were too busy spamming this site.

soccrguy65 · January 3, 2005

quote:Originally posted by Massive Attack

If you actually took the time to read further into the thread you would have seen that this is old news. Maybe you should check page 6 of this thread where Andrea's brother posts to confirm that his brother is on an Atalanta youth team. I guess you were too busy spamming this site.

Mr Glasman of Shooting Stars International is in close contact with the director of Man City and has confirmed that Lombardo was never offered a contract.

Massive Attack · January 3, 2005

Soccrguy, the constant name dropping and plugging is starting to get really annoying.

imported_n/a1394647443 · January 5, 2005

Looking for updates and news on the following trials and unattached players

Awaiting Confirmation

Tyler Hughes - Toronto Lynx (USL First Division) (2) - Östers (Swedish Superettan) (2) Trial

Adrian Cann - Montreal Impact (USL First Division) (2)

Motherwell (Scottish Premier League) (1), Falkirk Trial

Waldemar Dutra - FC Schweinfurt 05 (Oberliga Bayern) (4)

Sportfreunde Siegen (German Regionalliga Sud) (3) Trial