If you have ever done an Internet search on the last name “McQueen”, chances are Steve McQueen’s Wikipedia entry was probably one of the first results. Steve Mc Queen was, after all, one of the most beloved Hollywood stars of the last century. While most people associate the name Steve McQueen with the nickname ‘The King of Cool’, Chase associates that same person with a different moniker: grandpa. Photo Provided by Chase McQueen But unlike his grandfather, Chase wants to make a
When you think of the average American 15-year-old, you think of someone who attends concerts, goes on dates, and hangs out with friends. Some take part in high school sports and others play in traveling teams, but it’s rare that a teenager chooses to spend the majority of his or her time practicing. Photos Provided by the Mujic Family Even rarer still is to see a 15-year old playing in a semi-professional team. However, Frankie Mujic is no ordinary teenager. In
Cole Heilman, a senior forward for Bexley High School, who led Central Ohio in scoring with 27 goals and 14 assists, is looking forward to showcasing his skills at the Shale Soccer Classic. “I’m excited to see the other competition and see what I can do against the best high school players from all-around.” Photos Provided by the Heilman Family The Shale Soccer Classic, which will take place July 25th, will include two high school all-star matches and a professional friendly starring
Leading Saint Ignatius High School to a state championship victory was not enough. Defender Hunter Gordon was a part of another championship run with his club side the Ohio Premier Eagles, who reached the USYS National Championship finalist before being defeated. Hunter, often around talented players and teams such as himself, is now presented with another opportunity to play alongside other skilled athletes his age. Gordon has been selected to participate in the Shale Soccer Classic presented by Admiral
Training and prepping with club and high school teams is not enough, it is never enough to elevate your game to the next level. Bryce Benjamin, an incoming freshman goalkeeper at the University of Findlay, knows this all too well and has used all types of training to elevate his game and put himself in the position he is today. Photo Credit: Carl Benjamin “I trained and prepped a lot for club practice, but on the side I trained and practiced
Photo Courtesy of the Shogren Family From early memories of scoring four goals as a six-year-old to becoming a leading scorer for three consecutive years on his middle school team, Skye Shogren is imprinting his mark as one of the best young players in the country. Skye chose to play at Griswold High School with a group of close friends that he was accustomed to playing with. He was able to make an immediate impact as he started varsity as
The humbled, honest, and talented Wisconsin native, Hans Kromanaker is prepping for his big game in July, and for his future. Hans, the graduating senior from Robert M. LaFollette High School who has played varsity soccer for his high school team since freshman year, is now done with playing the game for his high school team, but Hans has at least one more game left in him after being selected to participate in the Shale Soccer Classic Presented by Admiral
Two standout Dayton Dutch Lions FC youth players are looking forward to great opportunities and the Shale Soccer Classic, and they feel right at home along the way. Photo Credit: Dayton Dutch Lions FC Nolan Dashewich and Alex Reid are two Dutch Lion players, who will be participating from July 24 to 25 when the showcase tournament comes to Massillon, Ohio and Perry High School. The Dutch Lions, since the creation in 2009, has been the club of both Dashewich and Reid.
International Soccer Network, LLC is pleased to announce that the Shale Soccer Classic Presented by Admiral Sports will take place at Perry High School in Massillon, Ohio on July 24-25, 2015. “Stark County, Ohio is the birthplace of American football and the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” International Soccer Network, LLC founder Gary L. Moody Jr. stated. “But for one weekend in July, it will be the destination for the best soccer in North America.” The event will
