Hard work and dedication

Today Sodium was firing on all cylinders as they handed rival LOSC their second loss in the State Cup bracket. All the girls played exceptionally well as they pounded LOSC on their home turf 2-1.
It was the Payten Sonnen, Jaydn McMillan show on offense. Both girls had goal and were attacking all game. Bethany Hall had a couple chip shots from about 25 yards out just miss the goal.
LOSC's only goal came on a controversial call as the LOSC forward kicked the ball out of Kristin Boone's hands. The team protested on the fact the forward was offsides as well as the fact Kristin was holding the ball. Arguments fell on deft ears as the official signaled the goal counted.
At one point late in the second half the LOSC offense looked like it might be getting some momentum. They made a couple quick, crisp passes, and were moving the ball. The Sodium defense quickly smashed any hope as Bethany Hall and Taylor Coon double-team the LOSC foward, crushing her into the turf. Yes there was a whistle, but any momentum they had was gone for good.
Great job today girls. You are playing great and beating some good teams. The girls coming off the bench with fresh legs and killer attitudes are keeping us in the mix all game. Tomorrow will be the toughest test yet, FC Platinum. We have beaten them in the past and must continue to beat them to the ball, win the 50/50's and play hard and aggressive. This for more than just the win, this is for bragging rights. You all go to school together and have to face each other. You can do it, you have the fire, the passion and the momentum to carry you to the finals. Keep the faith and never give up. You are the team. Who was the hero today? T*E*A*M. Who will be the hero tomorrow?

You are Sodium!

If it is to be, it's up to me!

Other bracket news
I watched Keizer Hotshots and WSM Strikers this afternoon. Of the two, Keizer I believe will be the team to watch. Their forwards are big, they use their bodies to get position and their not afraid to bang around. At half it was 2-1 Keizer but that includes an 'own goal' by WSM. Keizer looks like they aren't used to playing a lot of defense. When WSM had the ball deep, they missed a few opportunities.
OR Rush played OSA Inferno and beat them 1-0. In my opinion, OR Rush is not is not playing great right now and looks very beatable. They played teams that they were beating by 3 or 4 goals and now just squeaking by.

You gotta believe! GO SODIUM!

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