In the early hours Saturday morning the lady warriors met OSA Inferno at Portland State. Despite the freezing temperature and turf field, Sodium put together an outstanding game in the 2-1 victory. Goals were scored by Emmy Owens and Dayna Carlson. Emmy's came right out of the box on a perfectly executed break a way. The second half started off with bang. A corner kick in the opening seconds by Bailey Hall was pumped into the net by Dayna. The game ball was given to Baily Hall for another solid, team leading performance. Overall a great game was delivered by all!
On Sunday Sodium delivered what could have been their best game of the season thus far. In the cold and pouring rain, the girls met an undefeated CPSC Royal team. The game was fast, extremely physical, and a battle from the opening whistle. Bodies, elbows and hips were flying all game resulting in several penalty kicks (could have easily been double that) and several girls having to leave the field. Sodium attacked the Royal goal all morning with shot after shot sailing over the post, wide or stopped by an extremely talented Royal goalie. Several opportunities were stopped in front of the Royal goal as black jersey's crashed the net. Sodium just couldn't find the back of net despite many opportunities. Bethany Hall was awarded the game ball and applause needs to given to coach Ronnie and all the girls for an exciting, hard fought game where every player gave 110% despite the 1-0 loss. Great job Sodium!
NOTE:
October 6th & 7th Sodium has a bye weekend.
Next Up: A 6 game home stand! Starting October 13th with OR Rush '95 Nike @ rec #5 and October 14th with FC Dynamo @ rec #1
GO SODIUM!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Weekend Split for Sodium
The girls came out fired up against their cross town rivals FC Platinum. You could see it in their eyes that they knew the importance of this game. FC was coming to OUR house this time and a tie just wouldn't do.
From the starting whistle Sodium started the attack. Their passing was crisp, they were aggressively winning the 50/50's and the play never seemed to get passed mid-field.
The rookies handled the scoring with Taylor Coon scoring on a break-a-way in the first half and Erika Cook scoring on a perfectly executed corner kick in the second half. Taylor Crowell was the recipient of the game ball Saturday. Way to go Sodium, great game!
Sunday's game against ESU Arsenal was a battle. As Ronnie has stated all season, since we are the defending State Champions, teams are 'gunning' for us and going to bring their "A" game every time. Case in point, Sunday. Arsenal, a 2 - 2 team, brought their "A" game against us. They played hard, won the 50/50's and consistently beat us to the ball. I won't use the terminology Ronnie used to describe the play but it wasn't pretty.
Notes
Check the standings, FC Platinum BEAT OR Rush 95!!!! The 'sneaker' team is CPSC 95 Royal. They have played consistently all season and now is on top. Next week will be extremely important for Sodium. We play OSA Inferno (who TIED Royal this week) and CPSC Royal. This weekend will be a pivotal point in the points standing. If we can win both games, we should be on top of the league. If we can have a great week of practice, stay focused and bring our "A" game, there is no doubt we can accomplish this.
Next up: OSA Inferno (0-3-2) at PSU - Saturday and CPSC Royal (3-0-2) at Fort Vancouver H.S. - Sunday.
GO SODIUM!
From the starting whistle Sodium started the attack. Their passing was crisp, they were aggressively winning the 50/50's and the play never seemed to get passed mid-field.
The rookies handled the scoring with Taylor Coon scoring on a break-a-way in the first half and Erika Cook scoring on a perfectly executed corner kick in the second half. Taylor Crowell was the recipient of the game ball Saturday. Way to go Sodium, great game!
Sunday's game against ESU Arsenal was a battle. As Ronnie has stated all season, since we are the defending State Champions, teams are 'gunning' for us and going to bring their "A" game every time. Case in point, Sunday. Arsenal, a 2 - 2 team, brought their "A" game against us. They played hard, won the 50/50's and consistently beat us to the ball. I won't use the terminology Ronnie used to describe the play but it wasn't pretty.
Notes
Check the standings, FC Platinum BEAT OR Rush 95!!!! The 'sneaker' team is CPSC 95 Royal. They have played consistently all season and now is on top. Next week will be extremely important for Sodium. We play OSA Inferno (who TIED Royal this week) and CPSC Royal. This weekend will be a pivotal point in the points standing. If we can win both games, we should be on top of the league. If we can have a great week of practice, stay focused and bring our "A" game, there is no doubt we can accomplish this.
Next up: OSA Inferno (0-3-2) at PSU - Saturday and CPSC Royal (3-0-2) at Fort Vancouver H.S. - Sunday.
GO SODIUM!
Sunday, September 16, 2007
The Battle at Eagle Crest
Today Sodium fought one of the Gold Bracket's toughest teams, Oregon Rush '95 Nike. Despite some unsportsmanlike play and some field conditions that were less than favorable, Sodium never gave up. Within the first 5 minutes Rush posted it's one and only goal on a break-a-way (which all of us on the sidelines concluded was off-sides). They rest of the day the lady warriors sent shot after shot high, wide, over and off the cross bar. Never able to get to the back of the net despite out-shooting Rush by a dozen or more shots. Outstanding was the effort and everyone gave 110% for the entire game. Erika Cook earned the game ball for her hustle and physical play at forward but it could have went to anyone on the team. We are looking forward to the rematch on October 13th when Rush comes to our house and gets a taste of a little Sodium style futbol! They are a beatable team if we can get out of the blocks early and attack their goal.
Battered, exhausted and bruised the girls headed back to Portland after the game. I'm sure there was some serious snoozing going on in the back of the car on this drive!
We are proud of you girls for pushing yourselves, giving everything you had and never giving up. The sign of a true championship team.
Next Up: The REMATCH! FC Platinum @ REC 5
(at home, a grass field, it just doesn't get any better!)
GO SODIUM!
Battered, exhausted and bruised the girls headed back to Portland after the game. I'm sure there was some serious snoozing going on in the back of the car on this drive!
We are proud of you girls for pushing yourselves, giving everything you had and never giving up. The sign of a true championship team.
Next Up: The REMATCH! FC Platinum @ REC 5
(at home, a grass field, it just doesn't get any better!)
GO SODIUM!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Weekend starts with an unimpressive win
Sodium started their Southern road trip with a very lack-luster win over EMFC '95 Magic. The first half looked like an underwater scene from a bad "B" movie. Even though most of the play was in the Magic's 18 yard box, there was a lot of standing around and 'slow motion' action.
After the break it got worse. Not only were we standing around, most of the action was in our quarter of the field! Kristin Boone did an outstanding job in goal shutting down the Magic attack. Finally, in the last 2.5 minutes of the game, Hannah Hartford had a break-a-way down the left sideline, ripped a shot that the goalie deflected (in an exhibition of self preservation) and a very alert Emmy Owens was there to slide tackle the ball into the back of the net.
Now, I know this entry seems harsh but after last Sunday's awesome display of the potential this team has, today's game was nothing to write home about.
If history can repeat itself, and we come out Sunday with our "A" game, we stand a chance to beat a very good Oregon Rush '95 Nike team. If we play like we did today, sorry. Check the standings (to the right), you'll see OR Rush '95 Nike hasn't allowed a goal all season and has only scored one less goal. A formidable foe to say the least. Good luck tomorrow girls, If you bring IT, you will win.
(We believe in you guys!!) GO SODIUM!
After the break it got worse. Not only were we standing around, most of the action was in our quarter of the field! Kristin Boone did an outstanding job in goal shutting down the Magic attack. Finally, in the last 2.5 minutes of the game, Hannah Hartford had a break-a-way down the left sideline, ripped a shot that the goalie deflected (in an exhibition of self preservation) and a very alert Emmy Owens was there to slide tackle the ball into the back of the net.
Now, I know this entry seems harsh but after last Sunday's awesome display of the potential this team has, today's game was nothing to write home about.
If history can repeat itself, and we come out Sunday with our "A" game, we stand a chance to beat a very good Oregon Rush '95 Nike team. If we play like we did today, sorry. Check the standings (to the right), you'll see OR Rush '95 Nike hasn't allowed a goal all season and has only scored one less goal. A formidable foe to say the least. Good luck tomorrow girls, If you bring IT, you will win.
(We believe in you guys!!) GO SODIUM!
Monday, September 10, 2007
League play starts off strong!
Saturday was the start of league play for Sodium who met a tough FC Platinum on their home turf at Liberty H.S. Play was a little sluggish as the girls dusted off from the few weeks off. Once Sodium got it together they scored to take the lead late in the first half. Scoring to start the season off was Taylor Coon. The second half opened with 2 quick scores by FC to put the lady warriors behind. As seasoned veterans will always do, they played their game, kept their poise and Bailey Hall drilled one in to tie the score. A defensive battle ensued ending the game in a tie.
Sunday's game was a different story all together.
Sodium came out of the blocks strong against Cascade FC Dynamo. In the sweltering heat of the day Sodium showed no signs of fatigue. Emmy Owens blasted her first goal just as play was under way, setting the tempo for the rest of the game. Offense was definitely the name of the game Sunday with Emmy getting her second, Payton Sonnen crushing a long ball from the right side coffin corner and Marisa Reid adding the fourth. Both Hannah Hartford and Kristin Boone played exceptional in goal allowing only one all day. And in the true meaning of the word "TEAM", recognition needs to be given to Dayna Carlson who assisted EVERY goal in Sunday's game. Sodium showed they came to play with crisp passing, great communication and constant pressure on the opponents goal. They truly brought their "A" game to the field Sunday. Hats off to coach Ronnie and the girls for an outstanding performance.
Up Next: Road trip! Sodium heads to North Eugene H.S. to take on EMFC '95 Magic and then to Eagle Crest to face a tough OR Rush '95G Nike.
GO SODIUM!
Sunday's game was a different story all together.
Sodium came out of the blocks strong against Cascade FC Dynamo. In the sweltering heat of the day Sodium showed no signs of fatigue. Emmy Owens blasted her first goal just as play was under way, setting the tempo for the rest of the game. Offense was definitely the name of the game Sunday with Emmy getting her second, Payton Sonnen crushing a long ball from the right side coffin corner and Marisa Reid adding the fourth. Both Hannah Hartford and Kristin Boone played exceptional in goal allowing only one all day. And in the true meaning of the word "TEAM", recognition needs to be given to Dayna Carlson who assisted EVERY goal in Sunday's game. Sodium showed they came to play with crisp passing, great communication and constant pressure on the opponents goal. They truly brought their "A" game to the field Sunday. Hats off to coach Ronnie and the girls for an outstanding performance.
Up Next: Road trip! Sodium heads to North Eugene H.S. to take on EMFC '95 Magic and then to Eagle Crest to face a tough OR Rush '95G Nike.
GO SODIUM!
Friday, September 7, 2007
A little adult fun
Tonight the parents (who brought you Sodium), are meeting at coach Ronnie's for a little food, frolic and libations. A fun time will be had by all! I will keep you posted as the night progresses. If I can get pictures I will post them. (within reason of course, the rest will be posted at pay sites!).
Tomorrow is the opening of the 2007 league play. Many of the lady warriors have friends who play on FC Platinum so not only are we playing for wins & loses but bragging rights at school too!
Watch the blog for future updates. I am going to try and add a slide show featuring all the girls in action shots (in their black uniforms of course!).
GO SODIUM!
Tomorrow is the opening of the 2007 league play. Many of the lady warriors have friends who play on FC Platinum so not only are we playing for wins & loses but bragging rights at school too!
Watch the blog for future updates. I am going to try and add a slide show featuring all the girls in action shots (in their black uniforms of course!).
GO SODIUM!
Monday, September 3, 2007
The 2007 Fall Schedule
Date / Time / Location / Home Team / Away Team
9/8/07 / 3:00 PM / Liberty HS JV / FC Ptld Platinum / Sodium
9/9/07 / 3:00 PM / CFC #7 (CBYSC) / Cascade FC Dynamo / Sodium
9/15/07 / 2:30 PM / North Eugene HS / EMFC '95 Magic / Sodium
9/16/07 / 12:00 PM / Eagle Crest Resort South / OR Rush '95G Nike / Sodium
9/22/07 / 5:00 PM / Tual Hills Rec 5 / Sodium / FC Ptld Platinum
9/23/07 / 9:00 AM / Clackamas HS - Turf / ESU Arsenal / Sodium
9/29/07 / 10:30 AM / W. Hills Christian School / OSA Inferno / Sodium
9/30/07 / 9:00 AM / Peter S. Ogden Elem.2 / CPSC 95 Royal / Sodium
10/6/07 Bye Week
10/7/07 Bye Week
10/13/07 / 12:30 PM / Tual Hills Rec 5 / Sodium / OR Rush '95G Nike
10/14/07 / 12:00 PM / Tual Hills Rec 1 / Sodium / Cascade FC Dynamo
10/20/07 / 12:30 PM / Tual Hills Rec 5 / Sodium / ESU Arsenal
10/21/07 / 12:00 PM / Tual Hills Rec 1 / Sodium / EMFC '95 Magic
10/27/07 / 2:00 PM / Tual Hills Rec 5 / Sodium / CPSC 95 Royal
10/28/07 / 9:00 AM / Tual Hills Rec 1 / Sodium / OSA Inferno
9/8/07 / 3:00 PM / Liberty HS JV / FC Ptld Platinum / Sodium
9/9/07 / 3:00 PM / CFC #7 (CBYSC) / Cascade FC Dynamo / Sodium
9/15/07 / 2:30 PM / North Eugene HS / EMFC '95 Magic / Sodium
9/16/07 / 12:00 PM / Eagle Crest Resort South / OR Rush '95G Nike / Sodium
9/22/07 / 5:00 PM / Tual Hills Rec 5 / Sodium / FC Ptld Platinum
9/23/07 / 9:00 AM / Clackamas HS - Turf / ESU Arsenal / Sodium
9/29/07 / 10:30 AM / W. Hills Christian School / OSA Inferno / Sodium
9/30/07 / 9:00 AM / Peter S. Ogden Elem.2 / CPSC 95 Royal / Sodium
10/6/07 Bye Week
10/7/07 Bye Week
10/13/07 / 12:30 PM / Tual Hills Rec 5 / Sodium / OR Rush '95G Nike
10/14/07 / 12:00 PM / Tual Hills Rec 1 / Sodium / Cascade FC Dynamo
10/20/07 / 12:30 PM / Tual Hills Rec 5 / Sodium / ESU Arsenal
10/21/07 / 12:00 PM / Tual Hills Rec 1 / Sodium / EMFC '95 Magic
10/27/07 / 2:00 PM / Tual Hills Rec 5 / Sodium / CPSC 95 Royal
10/28/07 / 9:00 AM / Tual Hills Rec 1 / Sodium / OSA Inferno
Proving that yes, he IS The Man!
During a scrimmage with Zinc, Bethany Hall's ball trickled into Commonwealth Lake. Now, for those of you who grew up in the area remember, Commonwealth Lake lies just South of the Willamette River after a heavy rain when it comes to cleanliness. Add the ever growing population of water fowl and you have a recipe for a biology experiment.
NEVERTHELESS, our own fearless Dan Lautenbach dove in to save her ball from a certain, gruesome demise! And of course we caught it on film! - Way to go Dan!
Dan braves the water
Keep your mouth closed!
A hasty retreat
NEVERTHELESS, our own fearless Dan Lautenbach dove in to save her ball from a certain, gruesome demise! And of course we caught it on film! - Way to go Dan!
Dan braves the water
Keep your mouth closed!
A hasty retreat
While you were gone...
During the break the popular 'Game Ball' was still hard at work. Thanks to Kristin Boone and family for keeping us informed on the whereabouts and activities of this hard working team member.
Below find a pictorial documenting its adventures!
Wish you were here
Dreaming of Sodium Superstars
Got my Groove on!
I'm call'n the shots!
Revvin' up!
Catch me
It's not all fun & games!
Looking for 'High Class' rapids!
Press on Sodium!
Workouts aren't just physical
Somebody bounce me!
Bring it on!
Where are you guys? It's awfully lonely out here...
Below find a pictorial documenting its adventures!
Wish you were here
Dreaming of Sodium Superstars
Got my Groove on!
I'm call'n the shots!
Revvin' up!
Catch me
It's not all fun & games!
Looking for 'High Class' rapids!
Press on Sodium!
Workouts aren't just physical
Somebody bounce me!
Bring it on!
Where are you guys? It's awfully lonely out here...
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