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UTEP Soccer Newsletter: June 2012

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Miner Soccer Academies Are Almost Here!

Whether you are a soccer star or just learning to play the game, one thing is certain. You need to register & be a part of the Miner soccer academies over the summer.

Each camper will get a soccer ball and t-shirt by signing up, not to mention some of the best instruction in the area. Campers who sign up for the first soccer game at full price receive a $20 discount for the subsequent camps. Also, there is a team discount of $20 per camper if five or more campers register from the same team.

The age range is from 5-18, and there is a camp type for everyone! Be sure to read the official camp release or even better download and print off the camp brochure.
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Miners Wrap Up Quality Exhibition Spring Season

While it does not draw the attention or glory of the regular season, the exhibition games the Miners play in the spring have nearly the same amount of importance on the overall success of the program.

The effort at workouts and exhibition contests sets the tone for the fall. Based on the results this spring, the Miners are on track to notch their 11th straight winning season.

Consider that UTEP handled I-10 rival New Mexico State on the road, 2-0, while battling Big 12 member Texas Tech to 0-0 tie and playing to a 1-1 draw against Pacific 12 school Arizona.

While it came up shy against Arizona State and on the road against New Mexico, those experiences should pay dividends when the Miners start their 2012 season

Team Huddle

2012 Season Is Coming Fast

Before you know it, it will be time to kick off another exciting season for UTEP. The 2012 schedule will be highlighted by five matches against 2011 NCAA Championship participants, the third battle of I-10 and playing host to the 2012 C-USA Championships.

We encourage you check out the official release and also get your very own copy of it in PDF format.
Coach Cross Amanda Pak Azia Nicholson

Former Miner To Compete At 2012 London Olympic Games

Representing your country is the greatest honor that any athlete can have, and former Miner Kelly Parker will get to experience that first hand at the 2012 London Olympic games! Parker was one of the best players in program history, piling up 84 points from 1999-2003, and she later served as an assistant coach for more than five years.

A member of Team Canada since 2009, she played in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Parker will now once again be playing on the world's stage, thanks to Canada clinching a bid in the Olympics She certainly did her part in that happening, by picking up the play for injured midfielders.

Kelly Parker Kelly Parker Kelly Parker

Academic Excellence For The Miners

Most fans of UTEP are aware of the tremendous success the team has on the pitch, piling up 136 triumphs during the current stretch of 10 straight winning seasons.

An area that is even more important, though, is having great accomplishments in the classroom. The Miners continued to excel in 2011-12, racking up 24 academic awards from Conference USA.

Tori Martyn Gina Soto Mackenzie German
Connect With The Miners Through Social Media

UTEP soccer receives incredible support from its fans, and as a way to further strengthen that relationship it has stepped up its efforts in social media.

Show your support for the program by following the Miners on Twitter in addition to liking the page on Facebook.

We look forward to hearing from you all!
Team Cheer Paydirt Pete Kevin Cross
Banquet A Big Success

One of the highlights of every year for UTEP is its annual awards banquet. This year's event did not disappoint with some great speeches, special presentations and more.

In case you missed attending it this year, be sure to check out this photogallery from the Miners' facebook page.
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2011 Highlight Tape Now Online

From big-time saves to top-notch goals, be sure to relive all of the great moments from the 2011 season with this awesome highlight tapereated by the Miners' talented manager, Sara Kaltwasser.
Sarah Dilling Brittany Kindzierski Azia Nicholson

This Is UTEP Soccer

For those who need a crash course on UTEP soccer, you've come to the right place. The Miners have been embraced by El Paso, and they have rewarded the faithful by turning into a league and regional power. Consider the following accomplishments under head coach Kevin Cross (* denotes prior to start of 2012 season):
  • 136 wins to rate 22nd in the country since 2002*
  • 10 straight winning seasons, all of which had at least 10 victories*
  • Tied for second in C-USA with 96 wins after becoming a member in 2005*
  • Played in three league championship games, including in 2011*
  • Record of 86-14-3 at home since 2002*
  • Outscored the opposition, 303-90, in those home contests*
  • One of 12 teams in the country with more than 500 goals in the past decade
  • Represented on the all-conference team 24 times*
  • 513 goals to rate eighth in the country since 2002*
  • Attracted a Conference-USA best 41,675 fans to its home games since 2005*
  • Led C-USA in attendance four times out of seven since joining it in 2005*
  • Earned 131 academic honors & 186 academic awards in its 16-year history*
  • Won at Texas to advance to the second round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament
  • Been represented at both the FIFA Women's World Cup & Summer Olympics
Katie Dorman Anoop Josan Melissa Desilets

El Paso, Texas, Repeats As Safest Big City In The Nation

For the second straight year the city of El Paso has been ranked as the safest big city in the United States.

Look at the list of rankings below or check out the complete report compiled by the CQ Press.
Top 10 Safest Big Cities In The Nation Top 10 Most Dangerous Big Cities In The Nation

1. EL PASO, TEXAS

 1. Detroit, Mich.
2. Honolulu, Hawaii. 2. Baltimore, Md.
3. New York, N.Y. 3. Memphis, Tenn.
4. San Jose, Calif. 4. Washington, D.C.
5. San Diego, Calif. 5. Atlanta, Ga.
6. Austin, Texas 6. Indianapolis, Ind.
7. Portland, Ore.  7. Philadelphia, Pa. 
8. Los Angeles, Calif.  8. Milwaukee, Wis.
9. Seattle, Wash. 9. Houston, Texas
10. Fort Worth, Texas  10. Columbus, Ohio
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