Stacy & Tom Hirschman
We have been devastated by the news of Tom Hirschman’s wife, Stacy. Tragically, after a hospital visit last week and while undergoing a series of tests, doctors informed Stacy that she has cancer on her pancreas, liver, and some lower lymph nodes. This shocking news has sent their family reeling as well as our community.
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Congratulations to Our Recognized Players
We would like to congratulate our RVFC players who have made All District and All State on their high school teams. Click here to download a list of all the RVFC players who made the teams.

Winter & Spring Training Ideas
As you begin the process of planning your winter & spring training, take the time to look this over. It will provide you with some great ideas to keep players motivated & challenged using small sided games in practice. Click Here for more information.

Rio Open Results:
Congratulations to the Following Teams

	First Place	Second Place
BOYS
U9	NM Rush Akitas	RVFC King Cobras
U10	NM Rush Fusion	NM Rush Thunderstrikes
U11	RVFC Wolves	RVFC Sparta
U12	RVFC Mustangs	NM Rush Teradactyls Black
GIRLS
U9	RVFC Pumas	RVFC Sining Stars
U10	RVFC Coyotes Red	RVFC Crash
U11	RVFC Brite Stars	RVFC Rave
U12	RVFC Aguilas	RVFC Fire

Buckwild Travel Agency Partners with RVFC
Buckwild Travel Agency partnered with Rio Vista Football Club to provide an optional travel service of which teams and individuals may take advantage. For more information, please click here.

Riot Makes Finals at US Club Soccer Nationals
Rio Vista Riot U14 Girls traveled to North Carolina for US Club Soccer Nationals July 28th- 31st. The team won its first two games against California (2-1) and Boston (3-1) . Riot scored a late goal against New Jersey (1-1) to get the tie and advance to the national final game against Chicago. Chicago scored early in the finals and both teams played excellent soccer. Despite a huge effort Riot
was unable to score and finished 2nd (0-1).  

Congratulations to coach Heather Dyche and the girls for being US Club Soccer Regional Champions and finishing 2nd in the Nation  for US Club Soccer.   

Rio Vista Mustangs Help at the Roadrunner Foodbank
The Rio Vista Mustangs U12 Boys started camp last week by donating their time to the Roadrunner foodbank. This is the Mustangs third year and we encourage them to keep up the annual tradition. We are proud of our young heroes and encourage them to keep up the great work. Click here for more info and pictures.

Rio Vista FC Riot in US Club National Championship
Good Luck to the U14 Girls Rio Vista FC Riot who will compete 7.28.07 through 7.31.07 in Burlington, N.C. for the US Club National Championship. Support the girls and check out the scores at www.usclubsoccer.com

Rio Vista FC Riot US Club U14G Regional Champs
The Rio Vista FC Riot are Regional Champs for US Club Soccer. They won the Premier Championship 2007 National Cup VI Region F. The will compete in the Nationals at the end of July in North Carolina.

Jeffrey Saari Named 2007 NM Boys Coach of the Year
Our COACH -- Jeffrey Saari -- was named the 2007 New Mexico Boys COACH OF THE YEAR at the annual general meeting of the New Mexico Youth Soccer Association on Saturday, 6/9/07. This is an outstanding honor for our coach, our Scorpions teams, and for Rio Vista FC. We congratulate Jeff on this well-deserved recognition and support him as New Mexico's nominee for Regional (and hopefully, National) Coach of the Year. Of special note were the letters of support from many of Jeff's current and former players/families, and the Adidas Champions League Finale match ball that was awarded to Jeff at the awards luncheon at Santiago's at the Tram.

Chris Cartlidge is the New Asst. Coach of the UNM Lobos
Rio Vista F.C. is excited to announce the appointment of Rio Vista F.C. Director of Coaching, Chris Cartlidge, to the position of Assistant Coach with the University of New Mexico Men's Soccer Program. The good news for Rio Vista F.C. members is that Chris will continue in his capacity of Director of Coaching for Rio Vista F.C.

We are very excited that a member of our staff has been given the opportunity to work with such a prestigious program. Rio Vista F.C. wants to congratulate Chris on his new opportunity and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with UNM Men's Soccer.

RVFC Board