Outlaw Nation

The 2010 season is just around the corner and the Ogden Outlaws are looking for young men who would like to join the team. Open try-outs will be taking place on two days - March 26th and March 27th. If you are a committed, highly competitive individual and would like to take your game to the next level by balling against top-caliber players, then the Outlaws want you!

March 26th - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Sportsplex, 1188 Sportsplex Drive, Kaysville, UT.
March 27th - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Fremont Park, 1950 S. 3000 W., Syracuse, UT.

The Ogden Outlaws are an under-23 team that competes in the Premier Development League operated by United Soccer Leagues. The PDL season consists of a 16-game schedule against teams in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. In addition to league play, the Outlaws will have the opportunity to qualify for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and may compete in some exhibition matches. The PDL provides a professional environment where elite players are able to compete at a high level during the summer months while maintaining their college elligibility.

Over the age of 23? No problem. Even though the Outlaws are primarily for players under the age of 23, there are limited roster positions available for those highly skilled soccer players over the age of 23 who would bring an unsurpassed level of commitment and leadership to the organization.

All those desiring to participate in the try-outs will need to fill out the attached USL Registration form and submit with a 1" x 1" passport style photograph and a $50 try-out fee. For additional information about registration, please visit the Ogden Outlaws website. 

Nick Cardenas was drafted today in the 3rd Round of the MLS Super Draft by the Kansas City Wizards (36th overall).  Nick is a Senior defender for San Diego State University where he scored four goals and assisted on another to help the Aztecs to a 4th place finish in the Pac-10 standings.  The Aztecs finished with a 6-6-6 record, but was left out of the 2009 NCAA tournament despite their #21 RPI ranking....

Here is some more from Nick Cardenas at the end of the Combine. Good luck on Thursday Nick.  Click the Read More button below to view the video....

Here's a little personal insight into Nick Cardenas' travels to the MLS Combine.

If you would like to keep up to date on everything that went on at the Combine, head on over to the MLS Insider Blog for more video and game analysis. The MLS Draft will take place on Thursday. If you want to find out who increased their draft stock and who took a dive, visit MLSDraft.net, for more combine breakdown and analysis. 

A soccer stand-out at Montana State University - Billings, Sam Charles has been raking in awards - not only in the 2009 season - but throughout his 4-year college career. He has re-written MSUB's record books, and has been recognized nationally on multiple occasions. Sam finished his career at MSUB netting 69 goals and assisting on 15 others, while amassing a whopping 156 points.

Sam broke the school and GNAC records for goals scored in a season, netting 24 in 2009, while assisting on 7 others and scoring 56 points. As a Freshman, he lead the Yellowjackets in goals (7) and points (16) scored, being named All-Conference First Team, and conference co-Freshman of the Year. As a Sophomore and Junior, Sam scored 19 goals and totalled 41 and 44 points respectively...

Nick Cardenas, who played with the Ogden Outlaws during the 2009 PDL Season, has been invited to participate in Major League Soccer's 2010 Player Combine that will take place in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 9, 10, and 12. Cardenas is one of only 62 participants who have received the invitation. Players receiving the invitaiton will be divided into four teams and will play two games per day while being led by experienced Division I coaches who will be assisted by an experienced soccer professional.

Nick Cardenas just completed his Senior season at San Diego State University where he played in and started 17 matches, scoring four goals and notching one assist. The middle defender was an imposing force for the Aztecs, earning First-Team All-Pac-10 honors for the 2009 season. San Diego ended their season with a 6-6-6 record, placing 4th in the Pac-10 standings.

For more information, visit: MLSnet.com, SDSU Aztecs, and USLSoccer.com

The 2007 version of the Ogden Outlaws saw many new faces, but also some familiar ones as well. A few of the core players from the 2006 season returned for another chance to play soccer in front of family and friends. The Ogden coaches tapped into the local talent to fill most of the roster spots and also picked up a few players from various colleges to round out the roster. It was a reunion of sorts, as many of the players had played together at the club level in their younger days. As additional players became available, the roster saw changes in hopes of strengthening the team and providing a deeper pool of talent.

Kyle Christensen became the first member of the Ogden Outlaws to be drafted in Major League Soccer's Super Draft. Chivas USA, about to begin their fifth season as a member of MLS, used the 35th pick of the draft to select Kyle.

Kyle Christensen, whose home town is Layton, Utah, led the Layton Lancers to a 5A state title in 2003 and also earned the Class 5A MVP award. Kyle led a 17-1 Layton team with 27 goals and 17 assists during his senior season. During his three seasons at Denver University, Kyle scored 21 goals and tallied 8 assists. As a Freshman, Kyle led the Pioneers with 7 goals and 4 assists while earning All-MPSF Second Team. Christensen was named the 2008 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the Year, as well as All-MPSF first team honors, the fourth year he has been recognized by the conference.

During his two seasons with the Ogden Outlaws of the Premier Development League, Kyle scored 10 goals and assisted on 4 others in 20 games played. Kyle recored a hat-trick against the Cascade Surge in the 2007 season finale, and secured a win over the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency with an 81st minute 30-yard free kick.

Chivas USA entered the MLS in 2005 as an expansion team along with local club, Real Salt Lake. In their second season in the league, Chivas USA finished third in the Western Conference and qualified for the MLS Playoffs. The following season they finished at the top of the Western Conference with a 15-7-8 record, good enough for a second seed in the playoffs. Kyle will join another local product, Justin Braun who signed with the Goats last year, scoring 4 goals and notching 2 assists, while appearing in 24 games - 12 of which he started.

Congratulations Kyle, and best of luck playing at the next level. 

The 2008 PDL honors were announced yesterday, with Junior Garcia of the Northwest Division Yakima Reds, receiving the PDL MVP honors. Garcia scored 15 goals and garnered a total of 40 points during the 2008 season. You can read the USL article and get filled in on the other PDL awards by visiting the USL website.