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A Record of Excellence
THE ELITE NAME IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND BEYOND
Browse just a few of our club and team accomplishments and compare the RESULTS to anything around. There is one clear choice for elite level soccer in the Lehigh Valley. Lehigh Valley is committed to PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, resulting in highly skilled players and teams that compete at the state, regional and national level. These achievements are developed through individual technical skill and physical conditioning combined with an understanding of tactical team play.
LVU NAMED TOP 20 CLUB IN THE NATION
NationalSoccerRankings.com has honored Lehigh Valley United by ranking it #20 in the entire country on its list of top Boys Clubs in the United States for 2009.
This is an amazing accomplishment, but well deserved as we now have 3 boys team ranked #1 in PA and a total of 5 teams (out of a total of 7 possible age groups) in the top 10 in the state.
LVU National NSR Rankings!
Congratulations to the following teams for being recognized by National Soccer Ranking as top 10 teams in PA at their age groups.
We also feature to teams that are ranked in the TOP 20 Regionally and NATIONALLY!
As of January 2010:
- The UNITED ’91 Boys, ranked 5th in Pennsylvania
- The UNITED ’93 Boys, ranked 10th in Pennsylvania
- The UNITED ’94 Boys, ranked 8th in Pennsylvania
- The UNITED ’95 Boys, ranked 1st in Pennsylvania, 6th in the region and 29th in the nation.
- The UNITED ’96 Boys, ranked 1st in the state, 4th in the region and 14th in the nation.
- The UNITED ’97 Boys, ranked 1st in the state, 5th in the region and 20th in the nation.
- The UNITED ’96 Girls, ranked 4th in the state and 13th in the region.
NATIONAL POOL PLAYERS
Identification at the national level is the highest recognition a youth soccer player can achieve in the U.S.
We congratulate the following players for being identified through the LVU system.
CAMERON KEYS, UNITED '96
Cameron Keys recently participated in ODP regional camp at Rider University IN 2010. Cameron’s performance lead him to bypass regional team and go straight to the national team pool for players born in 1997. Keys will attend National Camp in Massachussetts over the first week in August, 2010. Cameron is LVU’s first goalkeeper to be selected for this honor.
NOAH SNYDER, UNITED ’96
Noah Snyder has been captain of the UNITED ’96 team since 2009 Snyder, known for his competitive spirit, leadership and athleticism, caught the attention of U14 National Team coach, Manny Schellscheidt and was included in the 36 man roster that participated in an interregional event in Disney in November, 2009. Click here for the article from US Soccer
NICK HUTCHINSON, UNITED ’93
Congratulations to Nick Hutchinson for being identified to participate as a member of the National ODP pool in 2008. While ! Nick was identified at the Regional camp this past summer and had playied up an age group with the LVU '93 team from 2006-2008. Nick's success is a testimony to the LVU way - great skills and athletic ability in a player that works hard and plays with an understanding of the game.
Former LVU Players Look Professional
Former LVU player, Adam Welch, a Bethlehem native and 4 year starter at Lehigh was selected by N.E. Revolution in the 4th round of the MLS Draft.
Another alumnist and Central Catholic star, Matt Baker is still competing for a roster spot with the Philadelphia Union, the newest franchise of the MLS. Outstanding accomplishment as these former "stars" look toward professional careers.
LVU Coaches Recieve Regional Coach of the Year Honors
Two Coaches from Lehigh Valley United have received national recognition from the NSCAA.
Greg Ramos, director of coaching and head coach of UNITED ’91, ’95 and ’96 has been named the East Regional Coach of the year
Chris Bleam, head coach at Parkland High School and Lehigh Valley Uniteds ’98 Girls team was named Soccer Coach of the Year by the Morning Call and also named Coach of the Year for the NSCAA Region II Large School and Pennsylvania State Coaches Association Class 3A.
Congratulations Greg and Chris on these outstanding accomplishments!
LVU and ODP
2009-2010
-Over 40 LVU players that have qualified for indoor training for the state ODP team.
-Players were selected to participate in Region I
*PENDING
-2 Players was selected to the National Pool
*Cameron Keys
*Noah Snyder
2008-2009
-42 LVU players that have qualified for indoor training for the state ODP team.
-6 Players were selected to participate in Region I
*Noah Snyder
*Wyatt Fabian
*Jared Bartholomew
*Logan Keys
*Tucker Sandercock
*Lauren Binn
-1 Player was selected to the National Pool
*Noah Snyder
2007-2008
-LVU placed 15 boys and 2 girls on the state ODP teams.
-3 Players in the Region I pool
*Adam Bastidas
*Ryan Wetherhold
*Nick Hutchinson
-1 Player in the National Pool
*Nick Hutchinson
OUTDOOR STATE CUP TITLES
2010
Boys 97 - U12 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Boys 96 - U13 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Boys 95 - U14 STATE CHAMPIONS!
2009
Girls 94 - U14 Challenge Cup FINALIST
Girls 96 - U12 STATE SEMI-FINALIST
Boys 97 - U11 STATE FINALIST
Boys 96 - U12 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Boys 95 - U13 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Boys 91 - U17 STATE SEMI-FINALIST
Girls 96 - U11 STATE QUARTER-FINALIST
Girls 91 - U16 STATE QUARTER-FINALIST
Boys 97 - U10 STATE QUARTER-FINALIST
Boys 96 - U11 STATE SEMI-FINALIST
Boys 95 - U12 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Boys 93 - U14 STATE SEMI-FINALIST
Boys 91 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
INDOOR STATE CUP TITLES
Girls ’95 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Girls ’96 - INDOOR STATE FINALISTS
Boys ’97 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
2009
Girls ’94 - INDOOR STATE SEMI-FINALIST
Girls ’95 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Girls ’96 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Boys ’97 - INDOOR STATE SEMI-FINALIST
Boys ’96 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Boys ’95 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Boys ’94 - INDOOR STATE FINALIST
Boys ’91 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
2008
Boys ’96 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Boys ’95 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Boys ’91 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
2007
Boys ’95 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Boys ’91 - INDOOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Hall of Fame
Current Hall of Fame Members
Lou Ramos (2009)
Greg Ramos (2009)
Adam Welsch (2010)
Sam Hayden (2010)
Matt Baker (2010)
Lou Ramos Award Winners
Andrew Fetterman (2010)
Vinny Simeone (2010)
Abby Kohler (2010)
Brendan McIntyre (2009)
Rachel Amiano (2009)
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
2009
Girls '95 - ROCK Spring League CHAMPIONS
2008
Girls ’96 - PAGS Premiership Man U CHAMPIONS
2007
Girls '91 - PAGS Championship CHAMPIONS
NOTE: Most Boys teams are playing MAPS league which does not have official Champions or playoffs.
ID2 Recognition
The ID2 Regional Training Camps bring together the nation’s top youth players for four days of competition and evaluation. Players are identified to participate in the id2 Regional Training Camps as a result of a yearlong scouting program.
In 2009, Cameron Keys was identified to particapet in the US Soccer Regional ID2 Camp. As a ’97 player playing amongst ’96 players, Keys earned the top keeper position by the end of the camp.
In 2008,Shaun Quinn was identified to participate in US Soccer Youth Development Program as an invitee to the Regional ID2 Training Camp. This is a prestigious event and only the top 68 boys and 38 girls are invited to attend.
Nick Hutchinson plays with the National ODP team
Congratulations to Nick Hutchinson for being identified to participate as a member of the National ODP pool. While the official team has not been posted, we wish Nick the best of luck! Nick was identified at the Regional camp this past summer and has been playing up and age group with the LVU '93 team for the past 2 seasons and this fall will be anchoring the LVU '94 team. Nick's success is a testimony to the LVU way - great skills and athletic ability in a player that works hard and plays with an understanding of the game.
Paige Jones of the '97 Girls, Selected to Play Internationally
Paige Jones, a member of the girls UNITED ’97 team, has been selected by 365 Sports to participate in the Gothia Cup, a prestigious international tournament in in Sweden. We congratulate Paige on this outstanding accomplishment and her dedication to her sport. This also shows another example of the commitment that LVU has to player development.
Click on the links below for more information.
Press Release for Paige Jones
365 Sports Web Site
Information on the Gothia Cup
United '96 Girls Win Prestigious WAGS Tournament...... '97 Boys Win Parsippany
The United ‘96 girls participated in the prestigious WAGS Tournament over Columbus Day Weekend. Considered THE premier all-girls soccer tournament in the US, the girls faced some tough competition over the 3-day weekend, going a perfect 5-0 in the process and outscoring their opponents 15-4 to add another championship trophy to their collection. United ‘96 will be on the road again in November as they head to Raleigh, NC to participate in the CASL Shootout.
The boys UNITED '97 team also won a major tournament over Columbus Day, winning the top flight of the Parsippany Tournament with a +8 goal differential in group play, including a win over a very tough Middletown Express team. The '97's then took home the championship hardware with a win over the Oakwood of CT (4-0). Congratulations Rob Hurley and team!
LVU Produces Champions at the Lou Ramos Classic
Lehigh Valley United is proud to announce titles for the following teams. Congratulations on your achievements!
LVU '96, Girls U12 Elite CHAMPION!
LVU '95 Blue Sparks, Girls U13 Premier CHAMPION!
LVU Xtreme, Girls U17 Premier CHAMPION!
LVU '97, Boys U11 Premier CHAMPION!
LVU '96, Boys U12 Elite CHAMPION!
LVU '95, Boys U13 Elite FINALIST!
'95 BOYS FINISH AS US YOUTH SOCCER REGION 1 FINALIST
United '95 Boys, coached by Greg Ramos, won the 2008 EPYSA Outdoor State Cup Championship game versus West Chester on May 17 and earned the right to represent Eastern Pennsylvania in the Region 1 Tournament June 26-July 1 in Portland, Maine. With a huge win against BW Gottschee (3-0) in the Semi-Finals, United '95 headed to the finals on Tuesday morning (7/1). Giving up their only goal of the tournament, United '95 fell to NJSA '04 in the championship game of the region 1 tournament 1-0. CONGRATULATIONS to United '95 for a great tournament!
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