Chicago Wind Families,

 

Please join me in congratulating the Chicago Wind/Chicago Magic BU16 Academy players and our Chicago Wind Director, Sole Antonijevic for clinching the Mid Atlantic Conference.

 

They are going to the Nationals at the Home Depot Center in California from July 12^th thru July 19^th.

 

This is huge victory for our players and Sole-----congratulations players and coach Sole—we are very proud of you.

 

Best wishes at Nationals!

 

Mimi

 

Check out the details on www.ussoccer.com

 

MID-AMERICA CONFERENCE:

UPDATE: ***CHICAGO MAGIC/Wind CLINCHES!!***

The Magic/Wind clinched with a 2-2 draw in their final match. the Magic advances to the Finals.

AS Monaco and Chicago Wind/Magic Academy

Establish Long Term Partnership 

06/02/2008 -- AS Monaco FC, one of the most successful clubs in French soccer has established a long term partnership with one of the top youth soccer clubs in the United States, the Chicago Magic SC, as announced today by both organizations.  AS Monaco with seven league titles and five French Cup titles, were finalists in the UEFA Champions League in 2004, impressively beating Real Madrid and Chelsea along the way. AS Monaco former players include Emmanuel Adebayor, Fabien Barthez, Youri Djorkaeff, Patrice Evra, Ludovic Giuly, Thierry Henry, Juergen Klinsman, Roger Milla, Willy Sagnol, Javier Saviola, Lilian Thuram, Yaya Toure, David Trezeguet, and George Weah.

 “This allegiance is groundbreaking for both sides. AS Monaco is committed to an alliance with all levels of soccer in the Chicago Magic program and their U16 & U18 youth academies will be the foundation of our combined efforts. The Magic is at the forefront of soccer in the United States,” said AS Monaco President Jerome de Bontin.  “AS Monaco has one of the best academies in the world--the reserve team just won the 2008 U23 French championship--and has a long history of pioneering relationships with the purpose of identifying and developing talented soccer players.”

 The new partnership will elevate the Magic program by including sponsorship and technical support covering all U.S. Soccer Development Academy expenses for Chicago Magic coaches and players, an annual exchange program allowing top prospects to train in Monaco, and AS Monaco coaches conducting special training sessions and camps in the United States.  “This is unprecedented for any club not only in Chicago but anywhere in the Midwest.  Our youth players now have a direct link to Europe,” said Sole Antonijevic, U.S. Development Academy Head Coach. “This shows the high regard that AS Monaco has for our program, coaches and players.”