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 Major International Professional Soccer Tournament completed successfully in Hawaii in February 2008- the New Pan-Pacific Championship featured top teams from Major League Soccer (including David Beckam's LA Galaxy and Brian Ching's Houston Dynamo), J. League (Japan) and Hyundai A-League (Australia). The Pan Pacific Championship offical website comments: "With more than 100 years of soccer history, the Islands of Hawaii own a rich tradition as unique as the game itself. Though not internationally known as a soccer powerhouse, several Hawaiian natives have joined the ranks among the game's elite. In addition to Houston Dynamo and U.S. National Team forward Brian Ching, Duke Hasimoto has also made it to the highest levels of professional soccer in the US. The Real Salt Lake (MLS) regular is a former High School Player of the Year at the Iolani School in 2002. On the women's side, Natasha Kai has served as the female equivalent of Brian Ching. The University of Hawaii product became the first-ever Hawaiian to play for the women's national team as well as participate in the Women's World Cup. Born in Kahuku, near Oahu's fabled surfing shore, Kai has turned heads with her athleticism and nose for the goal.
The recent success of Hawaiian soccer on the national and international level can be attributed to the formation of the competitive Hawaiian Youth Soccer Association and the further development of collegiate soccer on the Islands. Currently, several colleges and universities support women's and men's programs including the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University, and BYU-Hawaii University.
In 2000, the University of Hawaii and the Rainbow Wahine women's soccer program opened one of best collegiate soccer facilities in the nation. The Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex includes a stadium with a capacity of 4,500 as well as 19 additional soccer fields. During the Pan-Pacific Championship, the Waipio Complex will serve as the official training grounds for the four participating teams. " Source: www.ppchampionship.net
January 2008, Honolulu, HI. The Major Island Soccer Organization (MISO) introduced its newest Division- W1 in the Spring of 2008. This new Division will be geared towards the competitive women in the island of Oahu, who are still seeking a challenge.
Visit www.islandsoccer.com/W1.htm for more information.
August 2007, Honolulu, HI. Congratulations to Hawaii's "Mr. Soccer" Jack Sullivan, for his August 4, 2007 induction into the AYSO Hall of Fame at the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Oneonta, NY. HSA and the soccer community in Hawaii thank you for your dedication and support of Hawaii soccer over the past 4 decades.
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