An action packed weekend lay ahead of Sodium during the Qualifying Tournament.
Friday 7/3 - 1:00pm vs Salmon Creek Nemesis 95 @ REC #2
Saturday 7/4 - 9:00am vs SSC Hotspur @ REC #3
1:00pm vs LOSC Samurai @ REC #4
4:00pm vs Hillsboro Crush @ REC #2
Sunday 7/5 - 11:00am vs OR City Fireballs @ REC #1
If the lady warriors can bring their "A" game, looks like we just could win the bracket!
GO SODIUM!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Crossfire Ends in Heartbreak
After Sodium posted an impressive 4-1 victory over the hosting Crossfire team, Eastside could only manage a 1-0 victory over FC Vancouver. A margin just shy of the amount needed to send Sodium to the semi-finals. Heads hung and tears welled up as the news came by phone to coach Ronnie Saturday night.
The Sodium team has nothing to be down about as they put 2 very impressive games together Friday and Saturday. If they keep up that attitude, play physical and bringing their "A" game, they should sweep through the upcoming Qualifying Tournament scheduled for next weekend.
Heads up girls, be proud to be part of such a great team and know you have an awesome coach and fans who will be behind you all season!
Next up: Qualifying Tournament played on our home turf!
GO SODIUM!!
The Sodium team has nothing to be down about as they put 2 very impressive games together Friday and Saturday. If they keep up that attitude, play physical and bringing their "A" game, they should sweep through the upcoming Qualifying Tournament scheduled for next weekend.
Heads up girls, be proud to be part of such a great team and know you have an awesome coach and fans who will be behind you all season!
Next up: Qualifying Tournament played on our home turf!
GO SODIUM!!
Friday, July 27, 2007
First Day of Crossfire Ends in a Split
Sports are 50% mental, 40% physical and 10% luck. The lady warriors of Sodium definitely have the physical part, don't always need the luck, and, as they addressed today, needed a little help with the mental.
After a lack-luster first round loss to a very beatable Eastside FC Red from Washington, the Sodium team sat themselves down and had a little gut-check. They spoke of motivation, who wants it most and what the game means to each player. Who is willing to give 110%? Who will leave it all on the field every game?
The talk must have sparked that inner fire because from the opening whistle the girls had brought their "A" game with a vengeance, and had FC Vancouver Courage on their heels and on defense the whole game. They didn't know what hit them. Sodium battled them from sideline to sideline. They had shots bounce off the cross bar, the posts , wide, high and drilled the goalie on several occasions. Hannah H in goal only touched the ball a dozen times all game.
Although the score was tied at zero at the end, Sodium knew, deep down, that they had scored a victory. Not only was it evident from the girls high spirits but the grin on coach Ronnie's face and the applause of the fans solidified the fact that these girls had Brought It today. The game ball was not given to any individual player, though many deserved it, it was awarded to the team as a whole for coming together in awesome fashion.
Physically exhausted the girls made there way to a Mexican fiesta and a little swim to end their day. A day each player should be proud of.
Up next; Crossfire Premier 95 Schmetzer (WA). If the girls can rally to beat them by 4 or more, and FC Vancouver Courage loses, Sodium has a shot at the semi-finals. The way are playing now, we stand a good chance.
GO SODIUM!
After a lack-luster first round loss to a very beatable Eastside FC Red from Washington, the Sodium team sat themselves down and had a little gut-check. They spoke of motivation, who wants it most and what the game means to each player. Who is willing to give 110%? Who will leave it all on the field every game?
The talk must have sparked that inner fire because from the opening whistle the girls had brought their "A" game with a vengeance, and had FC Vancouver Courage on their heels and on defense the whole game. They didn't know what hit them. Sodium battled them from sideline to sideline. They had shots bounce off the cross bar, the posts , wide, high and drilled the goalie on several occasions. Hannah H in goal only touched the ball a dozen times all game.
Although the score was tied at zero at the end, Sodium knew, deep down, that they had scored a victory. Not only was it evident from the girls high spirits but the grin on coach Ronnie's face and the applause of the fans solidified the fact that these girls had Brought It today. The game ball was not given to any individual player, though many deserved it, it was awarded to the team as a whole for coming together in awesome fashion.
Physically exhausted the girls made there way to a Mexican fiesta and a little swim to end their day. A day each player should be proud of.
Up next; Crossfire Premier 95 Schmetzer (WA). If the girls can rally to beat them by 4 or more, and FC Vancouver Courage loses, Sodium has a shot at the semi-finals. The way are playing now, we stand a good chance.
GO SODIUM!
Monday, July 23, 2007
Nike Cup Boosts Confidence
In sports it's not always whether you win or lose. This couldn't have rang more true this weekend.
Sodium started out sluggish in the first game against 2006 rival SSC Hotspur. The girls never gave up after getting scored on early and managed a late second half score to end in a tie.
The second game really tested the girls as the Placer team had added a couple U13 players to their roster. It was a physical battle all day at the mid-field position with bodies flying after every ball. Elbow's, knees, shins and hip checks (looked more like a hockey game!) were crashing all day long. And even though a late goal by Placer got them the win, the girls really brought their game. They had stepped up since their last few games and it showed! Way to go girls! Hannah H., now our full time goalie, played exceptional.
On Saturday you could almost predict what was happening. Bruises healed, sore muscled mended, attitudes back in place. The Sodium girls took the field with an air of confidence against FWV Reign 95 from Federal Way Washington. From the first whistle you could tell the girls were BACK IN BLACK as their passing was crisp, they communicated at every touch, they were patient with the ball. It was a thing of beauty. You could see why these girls were the 2006 State Champions! Even though the game ended 1-0 for Sodium, the moral and confidence boost of these last two games will ride into the Crossfire Tournament next weekend!
Next up: The road to Crossfire!
GO SODIUM!
Sodium started out sluggish in the first game against 2006 rival SSC Hotspur. The girls never gave up after getting scored on early and managed a late second half score to end in a tie.
The second game really tested the girls as the Placer team had added a couple U13 players to their roster. It was a physical battle all day at the mid-field position with bodies flying after every ball. Elbow's, knees, shins and hip checks (looked more like a hockey game!) were crashing all day long. And even though a late goal by Placer got them the win, the girls really brought their game. They had stepped up since their last few games and it showed! Way to go girls! Hannah H., now our full time goalie, played exceptional.
On Saturday you could almost predict what was happening. Bruises healed, sore muscled mended, attitudes back in place. The Sodium girls took the field with an air of confidence against FWV Reign 95 from Federal Way Washington. From the first whistle you could tell the girls were BACK IN BLACK as their passing was crisp, they communicated at every touch, they were patient with the ball. It was a thing of beauty. You could see why these girls were the 2006 State Champions! Even though the game ended 1-0 for Sodium, the moral and confidence boost of these last two games will ride into the Crossfire Tournament next weekend!
Next up: The road to Crossfire!
GO SODIUM!
Portland Cup Split
We started off HOT in the FC Portland Cup shutting out both Oregon City Fireballs & the host FC Portland Ruby. Saturday's game proved to be an eye-opener as we took on a tough California team, San Juan Spirits 96. Turns out they are ranked high in the state for U12 and it showed as we took a 3 -0 beating. (San Juan went on to finish first, only allowing 1 goal all tournament and that was in the Championship Game!)
In the Semi Finals we met a very impressive Oregon Rush Nike team who squeaked out a 1-0 win. The teams were evenly matched throughout the game. We had brought up a new goalie from Platinum to play the tournament and she did a great job for us. Thanks Camile.
Next up, LOSC Nike Cup!
GO SODIUM!
In the Semi Finals we met a very impressive Oregon Rush Nike team who squeaked out a 1-0 win. The teams were evenly matched throughout the game. We had brought up a new goalie from Platinum to play the tournament and she did a great job for us. Thanks Camile.
Next up, LOSC Nike Cup!
GO SODIUM!
Tough Road in Boise
After battling heat stroke and several tough U13 teams, the Sodium girls came home without a win. Nonetheless they played their hearts outs and got some great experience to take on the road to the Qualifying Tournament. Best of luck warriors as they head to the Portland Cup!
GO SODIUM!
GO SODIUM!
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