Connecticut State Soccer Association 2009-10 NEWS
04-Aug-2010	Connecticut Soccer Hall of Famer (class of 1999) and Connecticut soccer legend Frank Kantz has passed away, aged 81 years old. See Frank Kantz Obituary, and also here: "Frank Stephen Kantz went to soccer heaven at sunrise on August 4, 2010 in Farmington, Connecticut. Frank was predeceased by Joyce, his wife of fifty five years and is survived by his daughters Livia Jacobs and Faye Kantz, his son-in-law George Jacobs and grand-pets Busby, Eli and Jesús. Frank was born on November 13, 1928 in Mor, Hungary. He came to the U.S. in August 1951 and was extremely proud of being a U.S. citizen. Frank was passionate about the sport of soccer for his entire life as a player, coach, referee and fan. He became a certified soccer referee in 1957 and officiated games well into his 81st year. Frank was also a Referee Assessor and helped to found Farmington Youth Soccer. Frank played for Hartford Scandia, the New York Hungarians, the New York German-American League, and the New Britain Falcons. He was a charter member of the Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame (1999) and a member of the New England Soccer Hall of Fame (2005). The Town of Farmington declared September 8, 2008 as Frank Kantz Day in recognition of his fifty plus years of dedication to the sport of soccer. Our most sincere thanks go to Frank's caregiver Rhonda Schmonda for being our angel during such a difficult time. A tribute to Frank's life will take place on Wednesday, August 11 at the Ahern Funeral Home, Unionville, CT. Calling hours are from 4-7, with a short presentation at 5:30. It was Frank's wish to be cremated and for his ashes to be scattered around the globe in his favorite places. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: East Farmington Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., 94 South Road, Farmington, CT 06032. Frank was a great dad and was dedicated to his family. He also enjoyed a long and wonderful camaraderie with his Connecticut soccer family. There are many that will remember Frank when they step onto a soccer field. Our dear father will be greatly missed."
23-Jul-2010	Connecticut Select Team have won the 2010 George F. Donnelly Cup.
27-Jun-2010	Danbury United were defeated 5-1 in the USASA National Cup Region I Final by United SC (DC/VA) on June 27th at The United German Hungarian Club Stadium Field, 4666 Bristol Road, Oakford, PA 19053. See 2010 USASA National Cups Scores (Connecticut Teams).
06-Jun-2010	Club Napoli SC of the Shoreline Adult Soccer League (SASL) are the 2009-10 CSSA Over-30 State Cup Champions after defeating Norwalk Mariners SC (SASL) 2-0 in the final at Tuxis Mead, Farmington on Saturday evening, June 5th. Glastonbury Celtic FC of the Southern New England Adult Soccer League (SNEASL) are the 2009-10 CSSA Over-40 State Cup Champions after defeating Greenwich Gunners SC (SASL) 2-1 in the final at Tuxis Mead, Farmington on Saturday evening, June 5th. See 2009-10 CSSA State Cups Results and Standings for links to all scores in both the Over-30 and Over-40 CSSA State Cup tournaments which started with group games in October 2009.
31-May-2010	Danbury United have reached the USASA National Cup Region I Final where they will meet United SC (DC/VA) on June 27th at The United German Hungarian Club Stadium Field, 4666 Bristol Road, Oakford, PA 19053. See 2010 USASA National Cups Scores (Connecticut Teams).
18-Apr-2010	Success! Four out of five of Connecticut's representatives made it through their respective USASA National Cup Region I first round ties. See 2010 USASA National Cups Scores (Connecticut Teams) for the scores and their second round draw.
20-Mar-2010	The CSSA Website now has a new host and a new domain: http://cssasoccer.com
13-Feb-2010	At the CSSA Annual General Meeting 2nd Vice President Rich Reddington steps down and is replaced by Marco Viola. Secretary George Moeser steps down. Szu Hao Chen joins as Registrar, a new position. Treasurer Steve Henderson now also assumes the Secretary duties. Garry Archer joins and assumes the non-executive position of Website Administrator.
06-Jan-2010	The Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame announces their new inductees, the Class of 2010. The 12th annual induction dinner will be held at the Marriot Hotel, Farmington, CT. Details of the inductees and the dinner are HERE.
26-Sep-2009	CSSA Cup Committee announces the draw for the 2009-10 CSSA State Cups.
08-Sep-2009	CSSA Cup Committee provides an application form for the 2009-10 CSSA State Cups. The entry deadline is SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. The draw is SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. Play starts on OCTOBER 11, 2009 (Columbus Day weekend).
16-Aug-2009	CSSA Cup Committee announces dates for the 2009-10 CSSA State Cups.
27-Jun-2009	CSSA President has a new email address.
22-Feb-2009	CSSA Secretary/Registrar: George Moeser is ill and on an indefinite leave of absence. In the meantime, please send all related correspondence to CSSA President, . 2009 player registrations: data and fees will be collected on a more timely basis this coming spring. This was agreed upon at the recent CSSA AGM. Draft minutes of that meeting will be sent soon. On-line registration: CSSA seeks to form a committee to test and evaluate software in order to eventually purchase a product for all leagues to use. Contact if interested. 2009 player discipline: CSSA seeks an individual to assist the Discipline Chairman in tracking discipline and generating weekly discipline reports. Contact if interested. New members: A new men's Over-35 seven-a-side league is forming in the Hartford area to begin play in the spring. The league will apply for CSSA affiliation ASAP. See the attached information sheet and application. 2009 spring season preparation: please contact CSSA if we can be of any assistance.
31-Jan-2009	The 11th annual Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame induction at the Marriott Hotel, Farmington, CT. Inducted into the Class of 2009: 1) Garry Archer (Shoreline Adult Soccer League player, manager, league administrator, Clinton and Madison youth soccer coach) 2) Joe Barrosa (Southern Connecticut State University player, University of Bridgeport women's coach, Sacred Heart University men's coach) 3) Tom Goodman (World Class Soccer founder, CJSA development program coach, USSF coach and instructor) 4) Milan Keser (East Lyme Soccer Club, Southeast Soccer Club, CJSA) 5) Joe McGuigan (Sacred Heart player, professional player, US national team, Sacred Heart coach) 6) Billy Morrone (University of Connecticut player, US national youth team, New York Cosmos of the NASL) 7) Chip Reed (Connecticut State Referees Association, FIFA assistant referee, Major League Soccer referee) 8) Sal Rizza (Connecticut Soccer League player, Region I Select Team, USSF National Coaching Licence, Connecticut State Referees Association, USSF State Referee)
24-Jan-2009	CSSA Annual General Meeting at the Farmington Sports Arena, Farmington, CT. 1) Al Bell retires as Treasurer and Steve Henderson is elected as the new Treasurer. 2) The CSSA Over-30 and Over-40 State Cups will start group games in the fall of 2009 and the knockout phase will conclude the competitions in the spring of 2010. 3) The State Cup Comittee will consider inaugurating a new Over-50 State Cup competition, possibly in the fall of 2009, but not guaranteed.