Thoughts from the blogospere...

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!

Regional Meeting Update

OK, first, thank you Caryn for organizing all of this. You Rock!!

Things to do & remember;

1. Bike & Hike Sign Up click here.


2. Put State Championship badge on right sleeve of black jersey.


3. When girls fly in, wear State Champion t-shirt and NO FLIP FLOPS.


4. Deflate soccer balls if not with carry on items.


5. Don't pack soccer gear, carry it on to avoid getting lost.


6. Pins, if you want more to trade contact Tursi's or OYSA. $2/each(I think)


7. I am making tatoo's for the girls and will make some cool Oregon ones to trade as well.

Let me know if I missed anything and I will add.

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!

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!