I was reading some posts about Cal South and some of the '95 ODP games. I found that most mentioned the physical play of the Cal and Washington teams in comparison to Oregon. I tend to agree. The play we saw with the BC White Caps last weekend is pretty much going to be the way it is from now on. All the teams we face are going to be, like Sodium, 'The Best of The Best'. Fast, physical play is going to be the norm. We need to realize that and play to it. Lady Warriors this is a strength of ours, we can mix it up with the best of them. Look how we competed at the U13 level this year? You can't tell me any of those teams weren't bigger, faster and physical. We need to bring it 'Sodium Style' every game. The Cal South team is beatable. Our defense is playing great right now so if we can put some points on the board early, we can win. I always liked being considered the "Underdog' in any game. That meant the other team often looked past us or didn't prepare as hard as we did. I can't tell you how many games we won by surprising the other team that way. Come out and knock their block off early, surprise them, keep them on their heels and never look back. We can do this Sodium, you can do this. You are a team of champions with a champion coach. Just stick to what got you here, make adjustments on the fly and play aggressive. SODIUM STYLE Just remember all you've been through together. This just a new chapter in the legacy that is Sodium.
If it is to be, its up to me.
With a Mia Tia in hand, all the parents yell; GO SODIUM!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Regional Meeting Update
OK, first, thank you Caryn for organizing all of this. You Rock!!
Things to do & remember;
The Bracket/Schedule
View the actual bracket with fields and game times here.
Going to be a barn burner right out of the gates!!
With hula skirts on we yell: GO SODIUM!
Things to do & remember;
- Bike & Hike Sign Up click here.
- Put State Championship badge on right sleeve of black jersey.
- When girls fly in, wear State Champion t-shirt and NO FLIP FLOPS.
- Deflate soccer balls if not with carry on items.
- Don't pack soccer gear, carry it on to avoid getting lost.
- Pins, if you want more to trade contact Tursi's or OYSA. $2/each(I think)
- I am making tatoo's for the girls and will make some cool Oregon ones to trade as well.
The Bracket/Schedule
View the actual bracket with fields and game times here.
Going to be a barn burner right out of the gates!!
With hula skirts on we yell: GO SODIUM!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Bracket update
As far as I can find out, we are playing Sparta Premier (Utah), and I think Pride Predators '96 (Colorado) and of course Cal South. The official line up will be posted June 1st according to the website. I will be posting all the important info at that time. Now, directly from his trip to So. Cal, the official unofficial scouting report from Scott Hall!!
Cal South:
- Run & Gun all day long!
- Crashing the goal, mostly on corner kicks
- They have a patented "cross over scissor kick" move that Bailey & Beth will show the team.
- They are extremely AGGRESSIVE!
- The goalie comes WAY out of the box and defenders cover. A very effective move. Their goalie only had 2 (that's right, I said 2!) goals scored on her ALL SEASON! (including playoffs)
- Coaching: "If you can't get it done, I'll find some who will" approach. No concern about hurt feelings, just winning.
If we play our game, aggressive, good passing, don't panic, kick the ball to someone instead of just clearing it, we have a shot to beat these girls at their own game. There are a lot of similarities between the clubs and if we can 'Bring It' Sodium style, these girls won't know what hit'em!
Thanks Scott!
Will keep you posted.
GO SODIUM!
Cal South:
- Run & Gun all day long!
- Crashing the goal, mostly on corner kicks
- They have a patented "cross over scissor kick" move that Bailey & Beth will show the team.
- They are extremely AGGRESSIVE!
- The goalie comes WAY out of the box and defenders cover. A very effective move. Their goalie only had 2 (that's right, I said 2!) goals scored on her ALL SEASON! (including playoffs)
- Coaching: "If you can't get it done, I'll find some who will" approach. No concern about hurt feelings, just winning.
If we play our game, aggressive, good passing, don't panic, kick the ball to someone instead of just clearing it, we have a shot to beat these girls at their own game. There are a lot of similarities between the clubs and if we can 'Bring It' Sodium style, these girls won't know what hit'em!
Thanks Scott!
Will keep you posted.
GO SODIUM!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Regional Brackets Announced
Here is the bracket and teams Sodium will face in the first 3 games. The actual game schedules haven't been posted yet to the best of my knowledge.
FLIGHT B
Sodium
Cal South
Utah
Colorado (Wild Card)
I am waiting for the scouting report from Scott Hall on Cal South. Stay tuned!
Up Next:
Monday, May 12th - Last Try-Out, 6-7:30pm @ REC #1
Monday-Thursday, May 19th-22 - UNITY WEEK
Saturday, May 24th - Scrimmage against Vancouver BC, 4-6:00pm, Powerlines #1
Saturday, May 31st - 3v3 Tournament
Saturday, June 7th - Scrimmage against Vancouver Courage, Noon-2:00pm, Gutherless
GO SODIUM!
FLIGHT B
Sodium
Cal South
Utah
Colorado (Wild Card)
I am waiting for the scouting report from Scott Hall on Cal South. Stay tuned!
Up Next:
Monday, May 12th - Last Try-Out, 6-7:30pm @ REC #1
Monday-Thursday, May 19th-22 - UNITY WEEK
Saturday, May 24th - Scrimmage against Vancouver BC, 4-6:00pm, Powerlines #1
Saturday, May 31st - 3v3 Tournament
Saturday, June 7th - Scrimmage against Vancouver Courage, Noon-2:00pm, Gutherless
GO SODIUM!
Monday, May 5, 2008
The 2008 Oregon State Champions!
Couldn't have happened to a more deserving team or coach!
GO SODIUM!
Thanks for the memories!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
STATE CHAMPIONS!!
The Skinny
Sodium beat FC Platinum in regulation, 2-1, to capture its second State Championship! The ladies put together 60 minutes of the best soccer this proud parent has ever seen. Overcoming the elements (rainy, cool, overcast all day), the field (haven't had a game on grass in how long?), and the color (wore whites instead of favorite BLACK) to beat an incredibly improved FC team, was quite an accomplishment. Can you say Total Domination! Sodium kept the pressure on the FC goalie and forwards all day. Emmy Owens delivered another outstanding performance as she kept punishing the FC defenders with physical play. And talk about setting and achieving goals! The team submitted individual goals (via email) they wanted to accomplish during the game. Marisa Reid had 2. First was to be more aggressive. Second was to score. Well Marisa, looks like your hard work and focus paid off handsomely! Around the 10 minute mark of the first half Sodium had penetrated deep into FC territory, attack initiated by co-captain Bailey Hall. From the left side Emmy found herself in a swarm of defenders. She punched a crossing ball where a sliding Marisa Reid put it the only place she could. Just out of the reach of the diving FC goalie she delivered a bank shot off the far post! The near capacity crowd erupts! Marisa is mauled by her teammates! Off in the distance you could hear the faint creak of the flood gates beginning to open. Oh they weren't done yet.You kidding me? This is FC and we're playing for the Championship! With several minutes left in the half, Sodium was again pounding the FC goal. Dayna Carlson, in typical fashion had beaten her defender and was flying up field. Taylor Crowell, who had another awesome game, freed herself for the up field pass. As all great players do, Taylor spotted a streaking teammate and placed a perfect lead pass. Breakaway, one touch, two touch, shoot, SCORE! Marisa Reid again finds the back of the net! The crowd goes NUTSO! (is that a word?) The half ended with the score 2-0.
The second half started a little tentative for Sodium as FC had a couple rallies that were stopped by the outstanding goal play of Kristin Boone. Kristin has played amazingly this State Cup series. Near the 15 minute mark FC put together an offensive flurry that made us realize how they got there. Crisp passes and strong legs capitalized on a momentary Sodium defensive lapse as FC found the back of the net. Despite efforts by Kristin to call attention that FC might have been offsides, the goal was logged. Murmurs in the crowed were of the 2007 State Championship where Sodium watched a 2-0 lead dwindle into overtime & PK's before defeating LOSC. The killer Sodium defense would not let that happen. Led by co-captain Bethany Hall, the fantastic four which includes Laura Nguyen, Laura Camp & Taylor Coon, looked at each other with approving nods as if to say: "If it is to be, it's now up to us!" And up to them it was. The defense stepped it up and put the hammer down on the FC forwards. You could tell that they were a little leery to get into range of our defenders. Ella, I believe leading scorer for FC, was shut down. Several times she was slammed by multiple bodies with Sodium double teams. I'll bet the FC forwards are a little sore this morning. The final whistle blew, the crowd exploded and poured onto the field as cheers and tears filled the Sodium faithful. Hugs were flowing freely and a little ice water christened coach Ronnie the 2008 U12 Oregon State Champion Coach. A well deserved honor indeed.
What happens now?
Sodium will take a well deserved break after tryouts. Then it's back to work before a friendly against a Vancouver, Canada team May 24th. A team trip to Sunriver is also in the works for either May 16th thru 18th or May 30th thru June 1st. Watch email for details.
Planes take off June 13th for Regionals in Honolulu.
Try-outs will be interesting this year. With the leaving of key players there will be big shoes to fill on both the offensive and defensive sides. Current roster of superstar players will be able to pick up the slack and fill the positions but the new crop of players (just like last year) will be asked step up big. Sodium now has a reputation to uphold. Fast, physical, calculated play will be the norm. An 'In-your-face', 'Bring your "A" game every time' attitude is the style of play we are accustomed to and will be looking for in new players. Sodium will definitely be looking to THREE-PEAT in 2009!
ALOHA!
GO SODIUM!
Sodium beat FC Platinum in regulation, 2-1, to capture its second State Championship! The ladies put together 60 minutes of the best soccer this proud parent has ever seen. Overcoming the elements (rainy, cool, overcast all day), the field (haven't had a game on grass in how long?), and the color (wore whites instead of favorite BLACK) to beat an incredibly improved FC team, was quite an accomplishment. Can you say Total Domination! Sodium kept the pressure on the FC goalie and forwards all day. Emmy Owens delivered another outstanding performance as she kept punishing the FC defenders with physical play. And talk about setting and achieving goals! The team submitted individual goals (via email) they wanted to accomplish during the game. Marisa Reid had 2. First was to be more aggressive. Second was to score. Well Marisa, looks like your hard work and focus paid off handsomely! Around the 10 minute mark of the first half Sodium had penetrated deep into FC territory, attack initiated by co-captain Bailey Hall. From the left side Emmy found herself in a swarm of defenders. She punched a crossing ball where a sliding Marisa Reid put it the only place she could. Just out of the reach of the diving FC goalie she delivered a bank shot off the far post! The near capacity crowd erupts! Marisa is mauled by her teammates! Off in the distance you could hear the faint creak of the flood gates beginning to open. Oh they weren't done yet.You kidding me? This is FC and we're playing for the Championship! With several minutes left in the half, Sodium was again pounding the FC goal. Dayna Carlson, in typical fashion had beaten her defender and was flying up field. Taylor Crowell, who had another awesome game, freed herself for the up field pass. As all great players do, Taylor spotted a streaking teammate and placed a perfect lead pass. Breakaway, one touch, two touch, shoot, SCORE! Marisa Reid again finds the back of the net! The crowd goes NUTSO! (is that a word?) The half ended with the score 2-0.
The second half started a little tentative for Sodium as FC had a couple rallies that were stopped by the outstanding goal play of Kristin Boone. Kristin has played amazingly this State Cup series. Near the 15 minute mark FC put together an offensive flurry that made us realize how they got there. Crisp passes and strong legs capitalized on a momentary Sodium defensive lapse as FC found the back of the net. Despite efforts by Kristin to call attention that FC might have been offsides, the goal was logged. Murmurs in the crowed were of the 2007 State Championship where Sodium watched a 2-0 lead dwindle into overtime & PK's before defeating LOSC. The killer Sodium defense would not let that happen. Led by co-captain Bethany Hall, the fantastic four which includes Laura Nguyen, Laura Camp & Taylor Coon, looked at each other with approving nods as if to say: "If it is to be, it's now up to us!" And up to them it was. The defense stepped it up and put the hammer down on the FC forwards. You could tell that they were a little leery to get into range of our defenders. Ella, I believe leading scorer for FC, was shut down. Several times she was slammed by multiple bodies with Sodium double teams. I'll bet the FC forwards are a little sore this morning. The final whistle blew, the crowd exploded and poured onto the field as cheers and tears filled the Sodium faithful. Hugs were flowing freely and a little ice water christened coach Ronnie the 2008 U12 Oregon State Champion Coach. A well deserved honor indeed.
What happens now?
Sodium will take a well deserved break after tryouts. Then it's back to work before a friendly against a Vancouver, Canada team May 24th. A team trip to Sunriver is also in the works for either May 16th thru 18th or May 30th thru June 1st. Watch email for details.
Planes take off June 13th for Regionals in Honolulu.
Try-outs will be interesting this year. With the leaving of key players there will be big shoes to fill on both the offensive and defensive sides. Current roster of superstar players will be able to pick up the slack and fill the positions but the new crop of players (just like last year) will be asked step up big. Sodium now has a reputation to uphold. Fast, physical, calculated play will be the norm. An 'In-your-face', 'Bring your "A" game every time' attitude is the style of play we are accustomed to and will be looking for in new players. Sodium will definitely be looking to THREE-PEAT in 2009!
ALOHA!
GO SODIUM!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Hawaii yes, but...
Sodium MUST not forget the importance of Saturdays game against cross town rival FC Platinum. Rumors swirl about FC maybe not putting as much emphasis on the State Championship as on Regionals but I would not bet one thin dime any of them are true. You saw how hard they played in the Quarter Finals, you witnessed how fiercely they went after the ball. Well lady warriors, we need to show them we play harder, fiercer, when the game is on the line.
We need to practice harder this week, we need take one more lap, shoot one more PK and give one more percentage of effort than they will to be #1 and represent Oregon U12G at Regionals. Hundreds of teams were fighting for this one shot, we have an opportunity to make history Saturday. You've worked too hard to let FC come in and take this dream away from you. As we saw in the video clip Bailey & Beth sent out; "The tank has to be empty when we leave that field". No truer words were spoken.
It's ALL or NOTHING Saturday Sodium. We have to remember what got us here, BACK IN BLACK!
Are we going to REPEAT? or settle for #2?
We've said all we can say. Ronnie's taught you all she can to this point. It's time to lace'em up, tie your hair back, put on your game face and go prove who's the best team in the State.
Ask yourselves: Who's gonna be the hero today?
If it is to be, lady warriors, it's up to YOU! Each and every one of you.
With pride and confidence we yell: GO SODIUM!
We need to practice harder this week, we need take one more lap, shoot one more PK and give one more percentage of effort than they will to be #1 and represent Oregon U12G at Regionals. Hundreds of teams were fighting for this one shot, we have an opportunity to make history Saturday. You've worked too hard to let FC come in and take this dream away from you. As we saw in the video clip Bailey & Beth sent out; "The tank has to be empty when we leave that field". No truer words were spoken.
It's ALL or NOTHING Saturday Sodium. We have to remember what got us here, BACK IN BLACK!
Are we going to REPEAT? or settle for #2?
We've said all we can say. Ronnie's taught you all she can to this point. It's time to lace'em up, tie your hair back, put on your game face and go prove who's the best team in the State.
Ask yourselves: Who's gonna be the hero today?
If it is to be, lady warriors, it's up to YOU! Each and every one of you.
With pride and confidence we yell: GO SODIUM!
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