The 2007-2008 came to an end in grand fashion. The "New" Sodium team's blog can be found here. Please bookmark the new blog address.
Thanks Sodium for a great season, great players and great memories. May you always have a warm spot in your heart for this "Dream Season"
Proudly we yell: GO SODIUM!
"If it is to be, it's up to me"
Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
All great things...
We always knew it would happen but never talked about it. All of us never wanted it to end, we didn't want to face the inevitable. Sadly, the 2007-2008 Sodium Dream Season came to an end today in Honolulu. I would like to take this opportunity to say a few heartfelt thanks.
Thanks Coach Ronnie: for staying with the team this year and taking our girls to levels they didn't know they had. For bringing out the best in them time and time again. For being their mentor and friend. For teaching them how to be true champions, and much much more.
Thanks Parents: for the support even when the chips were down. For the carpools, the time, the money, the laundry. But mainly for being there week after week, cheering, high-five'n, the hugs, the tent, the on and off field encouragement. And for being there to dry tears and apply band-aids.
And mainly,
Thanks Sodium: for the commitment, the sweat, the tears. For giving it everything you had, and one more.
Good Byes: A huge Thanks go out to the following players for their commitment and dedication to the team. We could not have accomplished this Dream Season without each and every one of you.
Co-Captains Bailey and Bethany Hall, Taylor Crowell, Kristin Boone, Hannah Hartford and Dayna Carlson. You will always have a place in our hearts and memories.
On the beach, with tears in their eyes, their heads held high and their hearts filled with pride, the girls circled up and you could hear our beloved coach Ronnie for the last time say; "Team on 3..."
Keep these memories you've made close to your hearts lady warriors, for we will never forget you.
Proudly, we all yell: GO SODIUM!
Thanks Coach Ronnie: for staying with the team this year and taking our girls to levels they didn't know they had. For bringing out the best in them time and time again. For being their mentor and friend. For teaching them how to be true champions, and much much more.
Thanks Parents: for the support even when the chips were down. For the carpools, the time, the money, the laundry. But mainly for being there week after week, cheering, high-five'n, the hugs, the tent, the on and off field encouragement. And for being there to dry tears and apply band-aids.
And mainly,
Thanks Sodium: for the commitment, the sweat, the tears. For giving it everything you had, and one more.
Good Byes: A huge Thanks go out to the following players for their commitment and dedication to the team. We could not have accomplished this Dream Season without each and every one of you.
Co-Captains Bailey and Bethany Hall, Taylor Crowell, Kristin Boone, Hannah Hartford and Dayna Carlson. You will always have a place in our hearts and memories.
On the beach, with tears in their eyes, their heads held high and their hearts filled with pride, the girls circled up and you could hear our beloved coach Ronnie for the last time say; "Team on 3..."
Keep these memories you've made close to your hearts lady warriors, for we will never forget you.
Proudly, we all yell: GO SODIUM!
Utah outlasts Sodium
In the 86 degree heat (+ 100% humidity) the lady warriors fell to the Utah Sparta 96 Premier club 3-1. As with previous Regional games this one proved to be just as physical as the rest. I'm sure there a couple Sparta forwards who feel they got run over by a MAC truck right about now. Kristin Boone was kept busy all day as Utah found ways to attack the goal. The intense heat and the extremely physical games going back to back to back proved to be just too much for the Sodium girls. They gave everything they had left in the tank tonight but fell a little short. Tom & Ronnie made a few line-up changes to shake things up putting Dayna Carlson and Taylor Coon at forward with Emmy Owens. This combination produced a goal by Dayna but it was just a little too late in the contest. Hats off ladies for coming to Regionals and showing that Oregon can compete with the best of them.
The team had a nice picnic at one of the local beaches where they presented Coach Ronnie with a scrapbook they had put together. There wasn't a dry eye on the beach.
Next up:
Rest, play in the ocean for those who remained in Hawaii, and time to start thinking about the United Cup for those continuing the Sodium tradition next year.
The team had a nice picnic at one of the local beaches where they presented Coach Ronnie with a scrapbook they had put together. There wasn't a dry eye on the beach.
Next up:
Rest, play in the ocean for those who remained in Hawaii, and time to start thinking about the United Cup for those continuing the Sodium tradition next year.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Colorado takes a beating
At the end of the first half it looked like Colorado was going to be in for a long afternoon. The lady warriors of Sodium came out very much like they did against the Slammers, FULL THROTTLE!
Within the fist 5 minutes Hannah Lautenbach streaked down the left side and rifled a crossing shot off the far post for the opening score! Again the Sodium faithful, yelling and waiving banners, went nuts! Midway through the first half Sodium struck again. This time it was Emmy Owens on a pass from Payten Sonnen finding the back of the net. The patient play of the Sodium team was a thing of beauty. They attacked and pulled back, attacked and pulled back. Finally, Sodium forwards penetrated deep into the Colorado box, dished the ball back out to Bailey Hall waiting at the 25 yard mark. She loaded up and fired a rocket into the upper right corner of the net! GOAL!
After half Sodium fell into the rut of the previous game, they let Colorado have a quick score and get some momentum built. They battled and battled, tough and physical.
The last Colorado attempt to tie came with just under 3 minutes left when a break-a-way was broken up by Taylor Coon and Bethany Hall. They looked like a pair of linebackers zeroing in on a helpless receiver. Bethany hit her low, Taylor hit her high and she went down hard. The PK sailed high over the crossbar and game ended 3-2.
Injuries could play a key roll in tomorrows match against Utah. Hannah Lautenbach, Bethany Hall and Taylor Crowell all felt the effects of today’s physical play. A good nights rest, a couple Advil and plenty of water should be just what the doctor ordered.
Notes:
Points standing as of today:
Cal South SlammersFC - 6 pts
Colorado – 1 pt
Utah – 1 pt
Sodium – 3 pts
For tomorrow; Slammers will almost assuredly take care of Colorado, leaving them with 9 points and Colorado with 1. If Sodium beats Utah they will advance with 6 points and Utah will remain at 1. If Sodium ties Utah then Sodium will advance with 4 points and Utah will have 2. If Sodium loses to Utah, it’s all over. Utah will have 4 and Sodium 3.
So, our destiny is in our hands. We can come out fired up, play for 60 minutes and advance or we can roll-over and go home. The choice is ours.
As a side note, the Oregon wildcard team, FC Platinum, lost today. They will not advance to the next round.
From the 150yd marker the dads yell: GO SODIUM!
Within the fist 5 minutes Hannah Lautenbach streaked down the left side and rifled a crossing shot off the far post for the opening score! Again the Sodium faithful, yelling and waiving banners, went nuts! Midway through the first half Sodium struck again. This time it was Emmy Owens on a pass from Payten Sonnen finding the back of the net. The patient play of the Sodium team was a thing of beauty. They attacked and pulled back, attacked and pulled back. Finally, Sodium forwards penetrated deep into the Colorado box, dished the ball back out to Bailey Hall waiting at the 25 yard mark. She loaded up and fired a rocket into the upper right corner of the net! GOAL!
After half Sodium fell into the rut of the previous game, they let Colorado have a quick score and get some momentum built. They battled and battled, tough and physical.
The last Colorado attempt to tie came with just under 3 minutes left when a break-a-way was broken up by Taylor Coon and Bethany Hall. They looked like a pair of linebackers zeroing in on a helpless receiver. Bethany hit her low, Taylor hit her high and she went down hard. The PK sailed high over the crossbar and game ended 3-2.
Injuries could play a key roll in tomorrows match against Utah. Hannah Lautenbach, Bethany Hall and Taylor Crowell all felt the effects of today’s physical play. A good nights rest, a couple Advil and plenty of water should be just what the doctor ordered.
Notes:
Points standing as of today:
Cal South SlammersFC - 6 pts
Colorado – 1 pt
Utah – 1 pt
Sodium – 3 pts
For tomorrow; Slammers will almost assuredly take care of Colorado, leaving them with 9 points and Colorado with 1. If Sodium beats Utah they will advance with 6 points and Utah will remain at 1. If Sodium ties Utah then Sodium will advance with 4 points and Utah will have 2. If Sodium loses to Utah, it’s all over. Utah will have 4 and Sodium 3.
So, our destiny is in our hands. We can come out fired up, play for 60 minutes and advance or we can roll-over and go home. The choice is ours.
As a side note, the Oregon wildcard team, FC Platinum, lost today. They will not advance to the next round.
From the 150yd marker the dads yell: GO SODIUM!
Champions for a half…
In the first game of the 2008 Region 4 playoffs, the lady warriors faced the tournament favorites, So Cal SlammersFC. Sodium came out hot, unfazed by all the hype that the Slammers were favored to win the tournament. Sodium attacked them from the opening whistle. They elevated their play to new heights. The Slammers were fast, big and played an extremely physical game. The first half play was confined mainly to the Slammer half of the field as the midfielders and forwards controlled the tempo. Sodium defense was fine-tuned to the Slammers as they punished them every time they came within range. About the midway point of the first half, in yet another Sodium attack, Emmy Owens shot was deflected off the goalie, then a Slammers defender, Marisa Reid came flying into the mix taking out the goalie! The ball squirted by for a Sodium score! The crowed erupted as stunned Slammer fans sat in amazement. Sodium is for REAL and they had nothing to lose this afternoon. The Sodium defense took over and dished out the Sodium style of rough and physical play we know and love. The whistle ending half time blew, the Sodium faithful erupted again. Could this be the David & Goliath story you read about? Could our girls actually be considered a contender for the Region 4 Championship? Well, maybe…
The Slammers came out in the second half and scored 5 unanswered goals of their own.
As Tom said, “Let’s put this game behind us and focus on the next one.”
Next up: The Wild Card Team from Colorado
(I have a feeling there’s a pounding in their future)
From the balcony of the Big Kahuna the parents yell: GO SODIUM!
The Slammers came out in the second half and scored 5 unanswered goals of their own.
As Tom said, “Let’s put this game behind us and focus on the next one.”
Next up: The Wild Card Team from Colorado
(I have a feeling there’s a pounding in their future)
From the balcony of the Big Kahuna the parents yell: GO SODIUM!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Sodium invades the Big Island!
The first wave of lady warriors departed today for Honolulu. Coach Ronnie, Erika Cook, Baily & Bethany Hall and Payton Sonnen took off for Regionals today (man their arms are going to get tired!). The next wave (Friday) will consist of Taylor Crowell, Jadyn McMillan, Hannah Hartford, Taylor Coon and Emmy Owens. Saturday Laura Camp, Marisa Reid, Kristen Boone and Dayna Carlson followed by Hannah Lautenbach, Katherine Kramer and Laura Nguyen arriving Sunday. The parents will be arriving sometime Sunday with the cruise ships! Just kidding. LOL!
Have a safe flight everyone. Keep hydrated and we'll see everyone very soon!
ALOHA!
With an umbrella drink, sitting in a lounge chair, the parents yell:
GO SODIUM!
Have a safe flight everyone. Keep hydrated and we'll see everyone very soon!
ALOHA!
With an umbrella drink, sitting in a lounge chair, the parents yell:
GO SODIUM!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Happy Anniversary Coach Ronnie!
Coach Ronnie and Ron celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary today!
CONGRATULATIONS!
From the parents and players of the 2007 - 2008 Sodium Team
From the parents and players of the 2007 - 2008 Sodium Team
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