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Adirondack Lynx and Black Watch Unite!

June 23, 2009 - In an effort to continue the development of soccer players in the capital region of NY state, the Adirondack Lynx and Black Watch NY Premier have united for the 2009-2010 season.....Full Story >>

June 27 Match at Skidmore College with CDSA will not be Played

June 26, 2009 - Due to unforeseen circumstances the Central Delaware WPSL team will not be playing their match against the the Adirondack Lynx on June 27. The game will be cancelled.

Wild and MacDougall Score Two Goals Each in Win over NYAC

June 20, 2009 - The Adirondack Lynx continued its winning ways in a 6-0 win over the New York Athletic Club. Sara Wild and Tessa MacDougall each scored two times, while Amanda Casares had a goal and an assist.....Full Story >>

A'dack Regains its Pride in a 4-2 win over Maryland

June 13, 2009 - After its first loss in league play on Wednesday, the Lynx unleashed an offensive attack on the TSC Maryland Pride. Four different scorers got in on the action to help improve the team to 4-1 and second place in the conference.....Full Story >>

Lynx Lose to Milburn 3-1 in first loss of the 2009 WPSL Season

June 10, 2009 - Adirondack held a halftime lead of 1-0 when Laura Burnett-Kurie slotted a ball to Tessa McDougall In the 19th minute. The Magic would rally back in the 70th minute by scoring 3 goals in a 20 minute span. ..Game Photos>>

Bellingham Moves the Lynx to 3-0 on the season and into First Place in the WPSL Eastern Conference

May 31, 2009 - Adirondack beat the New York Athletic Club 1-0 and moved themselves into first place in the Eastern Conference. Megan Bellingham scored in the 12th minute then the defense held on for the the teams first shutout of the season....Full Story >>

Adirondack Wins "Scorefest" 4-3 in Their Home Opener Against Bay State

May 29, 2009 - The Adirondack Lynx improved to 2-0 with their exciting win over the Bay State Select. Adirondack was up 4-1 when Bay State made it interesting by scoring goals in the 73 and 76 minute.....Full Story >>

Lynx Open Their 2009 Campaign With a Win over Bay State

May 23, 2009 - The Adirondack Lynx took their first step in securing a 2009 play-off spot. The Lynx went on the road to beat Bay State 2-1. UNC bound Kylie Watt was involved with both goals as she scored and had an assist.....Full Story >>

Top Local College Freshman, Strang and Lee added to A'dack Lynx Roster

May 5 , 2009 - Jessica Strang, (Schalmont, NY) Liberty League Rookie of the Year from Union College and Becca Lee (Bethlehem, NY), America East All-Rookie team from UAlbany have been added to the Adirondack Lynx WPSL Roster.

Lynx Schedule Match at US National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, NY

May 1 , 2009 - The US National Soccer Hall of Fame has agreed to host the Lynx on June 27 vs Central Delaware at its premier facility. The match will be played as part of their Legends of Summer Girls U10-U14 Tournament.......Full Story >>

Gary Pritchard returns as Mental Conditioning Coach for Adirondack

April 27, 2009 - Gary Pritchard, a mental conditioning coach (Ramsey, NJ) will be returning to work with the Lynx players this summer. Coach Gary will focus on giving athletes the tools to consistently perform at their peak ......Full Story >>

Lynx do not concede a goal against Skidmore or New Paltz College

April 19, 2009 - The Adirondack Lynx played pre-season matches against two local New York Colleges. Skidmore played host to The Lynx and New Paltz College in a series of 30 minute friendlies.....Full Story >>

Sara Wild, 2008 1st Team All-New England from Williams College joins the Lynx

April 6, 2009 - Sara Wild (Portland, OR) a 21 game starter on the Williams College Final Four team this fall will be staying on the east coast this summer to train and play with the Adirondack Lynx....Full Story >>.

All-New England Player Heidi Reece to suit up for the Gold and Green Lynx

April 5, 2009 - First team All-NY State and NCAA All-New England player, Heidi Reece (Hoosick Falls, NY) out of Saint Anselm College in NH will bring her talent to the Adirondack Lynx. Reece was a local stand-out helping her High School team win a state championship in 2005.

Jen McEachron, local All-NY State keeper to return to the Lynx in '09

April 3, 2009 - Jen McEachron (Hoosick Falls, NY), Starting goalkeeper for Binghamton University will return to where she left off last summer. McEachron was only able to play the last 3 games of 2008....Full Story >>

Tessa MacDougall, Syracuse University Captain added to Lynx Roster

April 3, 2009 - Tessa MacDougall (Surrey, Canada), 2009 captain for the Orange Women of Syracuse will add more fire power up front for the Adirondack Lynx.....Full Story >>

All-American defender Tracy Stankavage reunited with teammate

April 1, 2009 - Tracy Stankavage (Chittenango, NY),William Smith College All-American and 2007 Liberty League Player of the Year will be reunited with her former teammate Laura Burnett-Kurie while playing for the Adirondack Lynx in 2009.....Full Story >>.

Sushner, Millock added to Adirondack's 2009 Roster

March 27, 2009 - Rebecca Millock, a top 200 recruit in 2008, now attending Harvard and Rachael Sushner, former Liberty League Rookie of the Year and 2008 NSCAA All-NY first team selection out of Skidmore College will join the A'dack Lynx.

Binghamton Defender, Stefani Knopick Commits to Play for the Lynx in 2009

March 19, 2009 - Stefani Knopick, an America East All-Rookie selection for Binghamton University her freshman year will join two other Bearcats this summer.....Full Story >>

Megan Bellingham, All-Big East player for SU joins teammate Berry on the Lynx

March 18, 2009 - Megan Bellingham, the leading scorer and All-Big East player out of Syracuse University will be looking to give Adirondack an added scoring punch this summer.....Full Story >>.

Frary, All-American leads a high class of Lynx Academy Players onto WPSL team

March 17, 2009 - 2008 High School All-American Whitney Frary (Niskayuna, NY) will lead a youthful influx of players that have been very involved with the Adirondack Lynx Elite Female Soccer Academy.....Full Story >>.

Mandi Casares, All-Northeast Region Player Making Lynx her Summer Home

March 17, 2009 - Mandi Casares (Rahway, NJ), Binghamton Universities play maker will be making her first appearance with the Lynx this summer. She is the "engine" for B U and will play a similar role for Adirondack...Full Story >>

Syracuse Defender Chelsea Berry to Play for the Adirondack Lynx

March 16, 2009 - Chelsea Berry (Loweville, NY) has committed to play for the Adirondack Lynx this summer. Berry will be used as a marking back. She is considered to be one of the fastest players in the Big East.....Full Story >>

Nick Bochette, former pro player joins A'dack Staff

March 11, 2009 - The Lynx are very pleased to get the services of Nick Bochette this summer. Bochette is the current men's assistant at Renselear Polytechnic Institute. His primary focus will be with the Goalkeepers, but he will have additional responsibilities with the field players.

Burnett-Kurie, 2x All-American Joins the Adirondack Lynx

March 3, 2009 - Laura Burnett-Kurie has committed to playing with the Lynx this summer. Burnett-Kurie had a stellar collegiate career at William Smith. Over her four years she scored 42 goals and had 18 assists.....Full Story >>

Adirondack Lynx Announce 2009 Regular Season Schedule

March 1, 2009 - The Adirondack Lynx announced its 2009 regular season schedule as it looks to prepare for the the teams fourth season....Full Story >>

Mary Velan headed to preseason camp with the NY/NJ Sky Blue of the WPS

Thursday, February 26, 2009 - In an open tryout Mary Velan was chosen by Sky Blue FC to join the 30 member team for preseason training camp in North Carolina. Velan will be proving herself against the likes of US National Team Members, Natasha Kai, Heather O'Reilly, and Christie Rampone.....Full Story >>

Katie Gardiner will captain the Lynx for her 3rd season

Friday, January 23, 2009 - The Adirondack Lynx have named Katie Gardiner captain for the 2009 season. Gardiner is a former Gatorade Player of the Year out of the state of Connecticut. She will be returning for her 3rd year with the Lynx.

Women's Professional Soccer draft confirms the WPSL is the top amateur league in the world

Friday, January 16, 2009 - In today's first ever WPS draft at the NSCAA convention in St. Louis, 9 of the top 11 players chosen honed their skills in the WPSL. Full Story >>

Related News

Lynx 2009 Regular Season Matches will be Free

March 31, 2009 - In a partnership with the Golden Goal Tournament Park, the Lynx are looking to continue to raise the bar for girl's soccer in upstate New York by creating an opportunity for everyone to see women's soccer being played at the highest level for FREE!....Full Story >>

PROSTAR and PRIMOSPORT agree with Adirondack Lynx on a multiyear apparel and equipment deal.

March 22, 2009 - PROSTAR, the #1 apparel supplier in the UK, and its US Distributor, PrimoSport have reached a multiyear agreement with the Adirondack Lynx . The century old Apparel company is beginning to retail it's team gear in the United States and Adirondack has signed on to be the first US organization top to bottom to partner with them.

Ashley Walsh named 2008 All-American after training and playing with the A'dack Lynx

Friday, December 12, 2008 - Ashley Walsh a Senior Goalkeeper from CBA of Syracuse was recently named to the Adidas NSCAA High School All-American Team. She will be honored at the NSCAA convention being held in St. Louis January 14-17. Full Story >>

Sleezer helps Skidmore qualify for the NCAA Championships

Monday, November 10, 2008 - Meg han Sleezer has been training with the Adirondack Lynx Elite Female Soccer Academy and the WPSL team for the past year. She now has her team poised and ready to make a run at the 2008 NCAA Soccer Championships. Full Story >>

Garriock drafted 12th overall by Chicago Red Stars of the WPS

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - The Women's Professional Soccer League announced the results of its international draft. Heather Garriock, who played with the Adirondack Lynx in 2006 and 2007 was on the short list as she was drafted 12th overall by the Chicago Red Stars. Full Story >>

Velan, Litchfield and Gardiner invited to the 2008 WPSL Combine in Sacramento, Calif.

Thursday, August 28, 2008 - Mary Velan, Kylee Litchfield and Katie Gardiner had an opportunity to pursue their dreams of one day getting paid to play soccer. Full Story >>

 

Academy News

2009 Summer Soccer School

The Adirondack Lynx have released plans for its Summer Soccer School. This year the School plans to train 3x/week and continue playing in the Youth Premier Soccer League from June to the end of July. The Lynx will have teams at the 11/12, 13/14, 15 and 16/17 level. More Info >>

Schedule

Upcoming 2009 Lynx Games

Game	Date	Location
New York	6/20	Away
CDSA	6/27	Cancelled
LI Fury	7/8	Golden Goal
Boston	7/11	Away

Schedule page has times, maps, & locations of the matches.

Video

Lynx Video is currently only available in the Windows Media Format. More flavors soon.

Heather Garriock

vs Long Island 7/8 - Heather Garriock takes only 8 minutes to get the first Lynx goal.....   video >>>

vs Long Island 7/8- - ...and then Heather Garriock only takes a few more minutes to get her second goal of the evening.   video >>>

vs Long Island 7/8- - Postgame comments from CJ Ludemann, Ashley Moore, Heather Garriock, and Coach PJ Motsiff.   video >>>

vs NE MUTINY 6/29 - Heather Garriock drills home an incredible and deadly bending free kick over the Mutiny Wall. This clip is a *MUST* see, it's a candidate for WPSL goal of the year!   video >>>

vs Rhode Island   6/17 - - Danielle Small gets off an great header on goal, timing her run perfectly and then easily out jumping the Rays defense.  video >>>

vs M'land Pride 6/3/06 - Aussie Heather Garriock drives home a beautiful left footed volley for the 1st of her two goals for the night @ 22:30. video >>>

Events

Upcoming Lynx Happenings

Event	Date	Time

WPSL Standings

Eastern Conference Standings

TEAM	GP	W	L	T	PTS
Boston (MA)	3	3	0	0	9
Adirondack (NY)	3	3	0	0	9
SoccerPlus (CT)	2	2	0	0	6
New York AC	4	2	2	0	6
Atlantic City	2	1	0	1	4
Maryland	3	1	1	1	4
Long Island (NY)	1	1	0	0	3
Philadelphia (PA)	1	1	0	0	3
Millburn (NJ)	3	1	2	0	3
New England (MA)	3	1	2	0	3
Bay State (MA)	4	1	3	0	3
Lancaster (PA)	1	0	1	0	0
Central Delaware	3	0	3	0	0
Maine	3	0	3	0	0