The F.C. Fredericksburg Gunners have held  second and final major tryouts on  January 12-13 2008..  This summer the Gunners look to improve on the very positive performances of last years teams, including qualifying for the SYL National Finals in the U16 Girls age group. "This past year was very positive from a club, player, and community stand point.  We were able to accomplish a lot of things and I believe the result of what we did last summer is evident this fall during the club seasons.  For a first year club things were very positive and we look to continue to improve and develop the best talent in the area.  We would love to see all of our teams in Florida every year!" said General Manager Brian Shumate. 

This years tryouts was looking to bring in additional players from the area that last year may not have been informed of the tryouts and thus will add to the talent pool.  "I believe this year we are certainly more noticable," said Director of Youth Development Eric Dutt, "and it will be a little easier reaching players that last year we were unable to get to.  Everyone will be much more aware of what is going on and I believe our tryout numbers will show that.  I am very excited for the 2008 season as it holds every bit of promise that 2007 did and every bit of promise that what we are doing is working."

There will an aditional tryout which will be announce soon. All players that are interested in trying should complete the online registration found at www.fcfred.com.  This will be the final tryout for the 2008 season and encourage all interested players to attend. 

Fredericksburg, VA-After being the talk of her team upon her return from the North American Super Y National Finals, Brittany Webster was named to the Ninth Annual United Soccer Leagues All-League Team.  Though the team went 0-4, Brittany was able to distinguish herself above the rest receiving top nominations for the honor.  Brittany, a goalkeeper normally for the U-15 team, was called up to the team after Stephanie Delneky was injured and did the club very proud.  Brittany faced shot after shot making save after save, keeping the Lady Gunners in every game they played.  Her uncanny shot stopping ability and shear fortitude was a mark on the week as every player leaving the field was unanimous as to who their MVP was.  Brittany is now automatically eligible to attend the Super Y-League ODP National Camps beginning Thursday, January 10 in Cocoa, Florida.

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The F.C. Fredericksburg Gunners are pleased to have named its coaches for the 2008 Super Y Season.  With tryouts fast approaching, the Gunners are very excited about the staff and their experience they bring to the club.  "This second year it is very important to build on the foundation set forth last year and to continue our goal of player development across the board.  We are excited with the coaches for the 2008 season and we look forward to watching their experience translate into success on the field," said Director of Youth Development Eric Dutt. 

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The Gunners have announced the tryout dates for the 2008 Super Y teams.  This year the Gunners look to improve on the very positive performances of last years teams, including the U-16 Girls who travel this Thursday to Tampa, Florida for the United Soccer Leagues Super Y National Championships.  "This past year was very positive from a club, player, and community stand point.  We were able to accomplish a lot of things and I believe the result of what we did last summer is evident this fall during the club seasons.  For a first year club things were very positive and we look to continue to improve and develop the best talent in the area.  We would love to see all of our teams in Florida every year!" said General Manager Brian Shumate. 

This years tryouts will look to bring in additional players from the area that last year may not have been informed of the tryouts and thus will add to the talent pool.  "I believe this year we are certainly more noticable," said Director of Youth Development Eric Dutt, "and it will be a little easier reaching players that last year we were unable to get to.  Everyone will be much more aware of what is going on and I believe our tryout numbers will show that.  I am very excited for the 2008 season as it holds every bit of promise that 2007 did and every bit of promise that what we are doing is working."

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FREDERICKSBURG, VA – An area known for producing some of the most famous women’s soccer players, the South Atlantic will be represented by the U16 Northern Virginia Majestics and the first year Fredericksburg Gunners at the ninth annual Super Y-League North American Finals.

Head-to-head the Majestics had a better run at the rest of the division, putting together a strong 7-3-1 season, good enough for second place in the division, but ultimately, they were unable to shake the Gunners.

“Our group was very sound from top to bottom,” said FC Fredericksburg Gunners Head Coach Eric Dutt. “CASL and Northern Virginia were the strongest teams in our group and we had some good results against Northern Virginia, tying 0-0 early in the season and winning 3-0 at home. I believe that proves we can play with anybody heading into the league finals.”
“Our strength comes from our depth,” added Dutt. “We used a lot of different players during the season and our second string girls came off the bench to fill those spots well. We are deep enough to be in every game by staying fresh.”

Staying fresh is a premium asset at the North American Finals where the high intensity of a league final couples with the endless stress and injuries accumulated over a five-day schedule.

“Overall, the competition of the Super Y-League was exactly what we expected,” said Dutt of his first season in the Super Y-League. “We expected to struggle, facing teams who have been around and won numerous championships in the past. We expected the top class of clubs in our area and we got that. Having to fight every match to get where we are has been great for the development of our girls. They have been able to test their skills against the best clubs on the east coast.”

The U16 Lady Gunners have been drawn into Group C for the National Finals and will face Cleveland Internationals and the New York Magic.