As play begins in the World Cup, members of the Ballistic United Soccer Club – MLS NEXT coaches and BUSC staff members – begin their competition to find out who is the King of the Cup! The scoring is as such: 5 points for each team that advances out of group play; 10 points per…
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To start the weekend off right, the U-19 squad beat Diablo 6-1, on Saturday, November 12. Matthew Njome scored three goals, Sean Sweeney, Colin Davis, and Evan DeYoe had one goal each. Davis had a pair of assists, with Bruce Dowd, and Njome getting one assist each. On Sunday, the U-16 team started the ball…
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Goals from Nicholas Vierya and Josip Batkovic, as well as a Diablo Valley own goal gave Ballistic the 3-0 win on Sunday, Oct. 23. Christian Mayorca went the distance in the goal to get the win and the shutout!
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The Ballistic MLS NEXT teams had a strong weekend, posting a 4-1-1 record over September 24-25! On Saturday, the BUSC U17 team started the weekend off with a 4-3 win over Sacramento Republic. Collin Davis scored twice with Charlie Votel and Jack Grossman getting one each. Grossman also had the assist on one of the…
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What a difference a year makes for the Ballistic United U-12 Premier team. Last year as a U-11 team, the group made the trip down to the NHB Cup, an event hosted by the North Huntington Beach Futbol Club and came home without winning a game. Fast forward to Labor Day weekend of this year…
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We’ve got a fun way to help raise funds for BUSC this Sunday as we are teamming up with Pairings Wine Bar in downtown Pleasanton! From 12 noon to 7 p.m., come into Pairings at 310 Main St., order some of their outstandings wines or food selections, mention Balllistic United and 10 percent of what…
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Name: Ken Villegas Team coaching: 2010 Select Gold, 2012 Elite 2 Years with BUSC: Since 1978 Soccer background: Pleasanton Native growing up prior to the establishment of BUSC. Began coaching in 1978 for my sons’ BUSC teams. Obtained my USSF National “C” License. Head varsity high school coach from 1988-2021. Favorite professional soccer team: Team…
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BUSC PREMIER COACHING QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Nate Failing Team coaching: U8 YDP and 2013 (u10) select Years with BUSC: 15+ years off and on Soccer background: Goalkeeper: College D2, DOVO (NL), FC Utrecht (NL) practice squad, Greek Americans (SF Premier). Coaching: Coached teams and been director of goalkeepers for a few clubs USSF A License…
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Name: Dane Shaffar Team coaching: (2012) U11 Premier Years with BUSC: 4 years Soccer background: Grew up in Pleasanton playing for BUSC from U9 through U23. Went on to play for Sonoma State University. After graduating from SSU, had a trial week with VFL Osnabrück in German 3. Liga. Finished playing for the Sonoma County…
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BUSC MLS NEXT COACHING QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Brady Taylor Team coaching: U13 MLS Next/Assistant Director of Coaching Years with BUSC: Starting 2nd year Soccer background: I have won State Cup as a player in California and have won State Cup as a coach in California and Arizona. After club I went on to play at…
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