https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2024/10/06/hey-piaa-let-them-play/

https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2024/10/05/unified-allderdice-boys-soccer-players-parents-speak-out-take-aim-at-wpial-pps-officials-for-bumbling-piaa-eligibility-rule/

https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2024/10/04/wpial-boots-city-schools-allderdice-and-obama-academy-soccer-teams-to-be-in-compliance-with-piaas-2023-ruling/

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WPIAL/PPS RULING unexpectedly revokes Dice Soccer eligibility with a week remaining in regular season.

https://pittsburghsoccernow.com/2024/10/03/wpial-boys-soccer-scoreboard-10-3-2024/

https://tribhssn.triblive.com/wpial-scratches-soccer-wins-losses-earned-vs-city-league-teams-from-section-standings/

Dice Boys Soccer traveled to Penn Trafford early in the week. In spite of numerous chances on offense, defensive errors and a misfiring attack led to a 2-1 penalty kick overtime loss. While disappointed, the Team rallied on Thursday in front of their home fans en route to a dominant 6-1 win over West Mifflin. Junior midfielder Ethan Voight-Cherna paced the squad with 2 goals and an assist. Senior captain Aidan Thomas tallied a goal and assist while captain Jacek Piekut notched 2 more goals of his own. Senior defender Jack Cohen also converted a penalty kick from the spot. Firmly in the WPIAL 3A playoff hunt, the Dragons will look to keep training hard in anticipation of next Saturday's game away at Belle Vernon.

The Allderdice Boys Soccer team continued their dominant run this week, securing two significant victories over section rivals. They started with a commanding 8-1 win against Belle Vernon at home, where junior Ethan Voight-Cherna shone with a hat-trick. Seniors Aidan Thomas and Pierre Cozby each contributed a goal and two assists, while Jacek Piekut added a goal and an assist (team-leading 5 assists on the season).

Two days later, the Dragons continued their winning ways with a 6-0 triumph over Uniontown on the road. Aidan Thomas again starred with a hat-trick (team-leading 8 goals on the season), while Jacek Piekut scored a goal and provided another assist. Sophomore Luca Fuerte also played a key role, notching two assists from skillful moves down the wings. Coach Thyberg’s squad now boast one of the best defensive stat-lines in all of WPIAL 3A and the goals are starting to flow up front. It’s good timing, as major tests await just around the corner.

Currently surging in the rankings, Allderdice has huge games lined up next week: a home match against Latrobe at Cupples Stadium on Tuesday, followed by an away contest at Franklin Regional in Murrysville on Thursday. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the team as they aim to maintain their impressive form!

The Allderdice Boys Soccer team played their home opener at Cupples Stadium this past week against section rival Penn Trafford. The Dragons took a first-half lead with a spectacular long-range strike from junior midfielder Ethan Voight-Cherna, an early contender for goal of the season. However, a late defensive error resulted in a 1-1 draw. The team quickly rebounded the next night, taking on top-5 ranked Montour on the road. Allderdice dominated with patient possession, finally breaking through in overtime when senior Aidan Thomas scored the winner, assisted by a driving run from forward Dan Mrsic. Goalkeeper Ozan Matveiev earned a shutout against the previously undefeated Spartans with a stellar backline performance shielding his box from danger, securing a major non-section victory and putting the Dragons on the WPIAL radar as we head into September.

The Allderdice Boys Soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 2-0 win over Knoch High School, with both goals scored by senior midfielder Aidan Thomas. This was followed by a close loss to a perennial playoff contender away at Mars. The Dragons bounced back with a commanding 4-0 victory over West Mifflin to start section competition. Senior midfielder Jacek Piekut has been a key playmaker with one goal and three assists so far. Goalkeeper Ozan Matveiev secured the shutout against West Mifflin, highlighted by a crucial penalty save. Coach Thyberg and the team are excited for the season ahead. Please come out and support us, including next Tuesday home at Cupples Stadium at 6:30 PM, as we face section rival Penn Trafford!

FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT FOR DICE BOYS SOCCER:

Allderdice has a highly competitive boys soccer program playing in the WPIAL. Roster spots are limited, and we conduct tryouts each August leading into the fall season. Please check out the following information and links from Coach Thyberg to be eligible for tryouts and get on TeamSnap communications platform for the summer.

MANDATORY CIPPE & UPMC PHYSICAL FORMS: 

• The PIAA requires all student athletes to turn in a CIPPE physical packet for clearance to participate. Players need to attend one of the free pop-up clinics listed in the link below or schedule with their own medical provider. Parent and doctor signatures are required to complete the forms. Turn in paperwork in a labeled envelope to Coach Thyberg at one of the open summer sessions or first morning of tryouts. YOU MUST HAVE THESE FORMS TURNED IN TO BE ELIGIBLE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRYOUT.

 • Please get the forms from https://www.pghschools.org/sportsphysicals. 

OPTIONAL OPEN SUMMER SESSIONS:

Saturday Scrimmages (Schenley Oval):  Saturdays 10am-Noon      

June 22nd – August 10th (off on Aug. 3^rd due to Grand Prix in the park) 

Bring your own water, white shirt and dark shirt. Informal and open to new prospects.

TRYOUTS: 

Monday August 12th - Friday August 16th at Schenley Oval Field 

MON-FRI We will have 2-a-Day Tryout Camp Sessions from 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm  

Arrive 15 mins. early; Tardiness & Unexcused Absence are NOT part of our Team Culture 

CIPPE Physical Packet is required to be eligible for tryouts.

Bring water bottle, cleats, running shoes, shin-guards, white & dark shirts, ball, sunblock 

Players can pack a lunch for Schenley Oval pavilion, go to nearby restaurants or go home during the 2-hour lunch break from 11am-1pm. Rest, stretching, hydration, AC encouraged!

HOW DO YOU MAKE THE TEAM? 

Lots of players try out for limited roster spots. We keep max 25 for Varsity & 25 on JV. 

Expecting at least 70 to 80 players at tryouts. Cuts will be on Fri August 16th.

Seniors aren’t JV eligible. Tryouts are highly competitive. Set yourself apart with: 

• Mental: attitude, effort        • Physical: speed, strength, stamina 

• Technical: skill, play              • Tactical: game IQ, following directions

GET CONNECTED TO COMMUNICATIONS ON TEAMSNAP:

Contact Coach Thyberg to get on the tryout list BEFOREHAND (dthyberg1@pghschools.org) 

Please use the following link to share your contact information to receive summer communications leading up to tryouts.  We organize everything on TeamSnap app, so you will need to register once we have player/parent emails for invitation link!

https://forms.gle/2GtFUWTzQA2BCP3Q9

Inspired Win Over Latrobe: The Allderdice Boys Soccer team delivered an inspired performance against highly regarded Latrobe on Tuesday, securing a shutout victory. Senior keeper Josh Kotov and the back line were instrumental in stifling one of the WPIAL’s top goal scorers, while junior Ethan Voight-Cherna netted two goals, with fellow junior Luke Peña adding another towering header off a corner. This statement win earned the team recognition in the Post-Gazette as one of the 3A title contenders to watch this season and a no.2 overall WPIAL 3A ranking. Tough Road Matchup Against Franklin Regional: On Thursday, the Dragons faced a challenging road game against another ranked team, Franklin Regional. Despite a strong start in the first half, fatigue set in and the team ultimately fell to a 2-0 defeat. Learning from the setback will serve the boys well in the long run. Upcoming Games: The Dragons will look to bounce back with three consecutive games this coming week. Tuesday away to Penn Trafford will be followed by a big Wednesday night 8pm game against rivals Central Catholic (at Ellis School Field) and a Thursday 3 PM match at Schenley Oval against West Mifflin. Come support your Dice boys as one of the best soccer teams in the WPIAL continues their push towards the playoffs!