The lady warriors of Sodium played outstanding today beating the BSC Silverbacks from Bridlemile 8-0. The scoring barrage started fast and furious and kept up all game. Goals were scored by Emmy Owens, Erika Cook, Marissa Reid, Payten Sonnen, Kristin Boone and Hannah Hartford. If I missed anyone, please let me know. A milestone was accomplished in todays game. We had two different goalies score! Hannah Hartford and Kristin Boone each played goalie AND contributed to the goal scoring onslaught. Great job goes out to Coach Ronnie and the girls for an all out team effort and an awesome tournament. The results are;
2007 Gold Bracket;
United Sodium
CSPC 95 Royal
OSA Inferno
FC Portland Platinum
Oregon Rush 95G Nike
EMFC 95 Magic
Cascade FC Dynamo
ESU Arsenal
Note: LOSC Extreme did NOT make the Gold Bracket. Rival SSC Hotspur was knocked out by a Cascade FC Dynamo victory over SSC Synergy. In watching the other teams I think our biggest challenge will be Oregon Rush. They are big, fast, physical and give 110% in every game. But as we have all learned, we love a challenge!
The girls are taking a well deserved break to reflect, relax and start thinking about the upcoming season. Great job this tournament girls, thanks for the excitement, the all out effort and the confidence you've built in yourself and your biggest fans. Have a great break.
GOOO SODIUM
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007
PQT starts off with a Shut Out!
In a word, the girls played AWESOME! A 4-0 shut out of Thelo Aftershock was a great way to start the weekend. Every girl played great. Crisp passing, communication, patience with the ball and we were finishing very well! First out of the gate was Marissa Reid, and the girls never looked back. Laura Camp scored next on a rare PK. The officials were very active today, calling every bump & bang. They girls adjusted quickly and kept the pressure on.
As the second half got underway, Sodium scored quickly on a Taylor Coon breakaway which was followed at the midway point by Emmy Owens finding the back of the net.
The girls are on a roll. Spirits are high, confidence is higher and the girls are bringing their "A" game! Coach Ronnie is doing a great job keeping emotions in check and heads on an even keel, not letting the girls get to excited. I know of one player who had her jersey on before noon today (2:40 game time) and I am sure she wasn't the only one. On a serious note, Hannah Lautenbach left the game with an arm/wrist injury. She returned to the bench to hugs from her teammates and applause from the fans to start the second half. Lets keep her in our thoughts for a speedy recovery. She is an important part of the Sodium team.
Next up: a red eye 8:00AM game against BSC Silverbacks.
GO SODIUM!
As the second half got underway, Sodium scored quickly on a Taylor Coon breakaway which was followed at the midway point by Emmy Owens finding the back of the net.
The girls are on a roll. Spirits are high, confidence is higher and the girls are bringing their "A" game! Coach Ronnie is doing a great job keeping emotions in check and heads on an even keel, not letting the girls get to excited. I know of one player who had her jersey on before noon today (2:40 game time) and I am sure she wasn't the only one. On a serious note, Hannah Lautenbach left the game with an arm/wrist injury. She returned to the bench to hugs from her teammates and applause from the fans to start the second half. Lets keep her in our thoughts for a speedy recovery. She is an important part of the Sodium team.
Next up: a red eye 8:00AM game against BSC Silverbacks.
GO SODIUM!
Posts from the captains
A great email was sent from the Sodiums captains this evening reminding the team they need to bring their "A" game this weekend. The importance of giving 110% every game was stressed. We tied Thelo earlier in a game where it was evident we weren't playing to our full potential. We can easily win both games this weekend if we focus and attack these teams with the physical, complete game we know we can play. "Bring It" this weekend girls, stay focused and leave it all on the field.
There was line in a great movie that said, "Always bet on black" and for my money, this weekend, I'm betting black all the way!! BACK IN BLACK
GO SODIUM
There was line in a great movie that said, "Always bet on black" and for my money, this weekend, I'm betting black all the way!! BACK IN BLACK
GO SODIUM
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
BACK IN BLACK - credit due
Some of you have applauded the "Back In Black" reference from the previous post. I can not take credit for coining the phrase "Back In Black" when referring to the team. Although I believe we look and play better in black (of course who can argue with a 10-0 shut out in white?) I can not take any responsibility.
The "Back In Black" label was coined, to the best of my recollection, by none other than team co-captains Bailey & Bethany Hall. We were walking across field #5 at the REC after the first shut out victory in the United Cup. I looked at the girls and said something like, "Well Sodium is definitely back this year!", they both looked at me and said, "We're Back In Black!"
BANG! - how perfect! A reference to a Hard Hitting, In Your Face, Never Give Up rock and roll band describing our team. (I hope) We all remember the rock band AC/DC who sang this tune. They were loud, hard hitting, relentless, fearless and in your face. They gave 110% every show. Much like the way we play.
So, thank you Bailey and Bethany, for another addition to this great team.
GO SODIUM
The "Back In Black" label was coined, to the best of my recollection, by none other than team co-captains Bailey & Bethany Hall. We were walking across field #5 at the REC after the first shut out victory in the United Cup. I looked at the girls and said something like, "Well Sodium is definitely back this year!", they both looked at me and said, "We're Back In Black!"
BANG! - how perfect! A reference to a Hard Hitting, In Your Face, Never Give Up rock and roll band describing our team. (I hope) We all remember the rock band AC/DC who sang this tune. They were loud, hard hitting, relentless, fearless and in your face. They gave 110% every show. Much like the way we play.
So, thank you Bailey and Bethany, for another addition to this great team.
GO SODIUM
Monday, August 6, 2007
Inspirational Note
I have played on State Championship baseball teams (3), and coached teams that have come close (1). I have played and coached football for many years and won many league championships (3).
In those years I have learned what it means to be, and what it takes to be, a championship team.
As a coach you dream of having a group of players who share the same work ethics, desires and motivations. Who understand the meaning of getting “Up” for a game and need little help getting there. I would take a team full of heart & desire over one full of talent 365 days a year. This, Sodium players, parents and coach, is what we have before us.
I have seen in the games leading to this point more blood, sweat, tears and heart than in several of the teams I’ve coached. I have seen these girls pull together when the chips were down and never give up. What these girls have is something special, very special. We have a team of winners.
Being a winner is not always about having the best players, but having the players that play their best together. It’s about motivating each and every girl on the team to be their very best. Ultimately, it’s about getting our eleven girls to play better than their eleven. It starts in the heart. It starts in the coach. It starts at home.
The 2007 season is upon us. We are at a time when we can choose our own destiny. We can ride the coattails of last seasons championship, or we can rise above it and prove to each and every team that takes the field against us, that we are CHAMPIONS, we are WINNERS, we are SODIUM, we are BACK IN BLACK!
I will get off my locker room pulpit and hit the showers. But before I go I want to leave you with a quote:
“I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” Mia Hamm
GO SODIUM!
In those years I have learned what it means to be, and what it takes to be, a championship team.
As a coach you dream of having a group of players who share the same work ethics, desires and motivations. Who understand the meaning of getting “Up” for a game and need little help getting there. I would take a team full of heart & desire over one full of talent 365 days a year. This, Sodium players, parents and coach, is what we have before us.
I have seen in the games leading to this point more blood, sweat, tears and heart than in several of the teams I’ve coached. I have seen these girls pull together when the chips were down and never give up. What these girls have is something special, very special. We have a team of winners.
Being a winner is not always about having the best players, but having the players that play their best together. It’s about motivating each and every girl on the team to be their very best. Ultimately, it’s about getting our eleven girls to play better than their eleven. It starts in the heart. It starts in the coach. It starts at home.
The 2007 season is upon us. We are at a time when we can choose our own destiny. We can ride the coattails of last seasons championship, or we can rise above it and prove to each and every team that takes the field against us, that we are CHAMPIONS, we are WINNERS, we are SODIUM, we are BACK IN BLACK!
I will get off my locker room pulpit and hit the showers. But before I go I want to leave you with a quote:
“I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” Mia Hamm
GO SODIUM!
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Sodium Finishes First In Bracket
With this mornings 3-0 shut out of the OR City Fireballs, Sodium captured sole possession of first place in the #6 bracket.
Another outstanding performance was delivered by the girls as they were patient and took advantage of opportunities. Goals were scored by Hannah L., Erika C., and Payten S., who were crashing the net all morning. The game ball was awarded to the entire team for another great effort.
Next weekend the lady warriors take on bracket #2's second place finisher Thelo and bracket #3's fourth place finisher BSC Silverbacks.
Wins next weekend would secure Sodiums position in the coveted Premier Gold Division.
GO SODIUM
Another outstanding performance was delivered by the girls as they were patient and took advantage of opportunities. Goals were scored by Hannah L., Erika C., and Payten S., who were crashing the net all morning. The game ball was awarded to the entire team for another great effort.
Next weekend the lady warriors take on bracket #2's second place finisher Thelo and bracket #3's fourth place finisher BSC Silverbacks.
Wins next weekend would secure Sodiums position in the coveted Premier Gold Division.
GO SODIUM
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Sodium Breaks Out Over Crush, Moves to First Place in Bracket
The Sodium girls unleashed their frustration on an unsuspecting Hillsboro Crush team. Sodium walloped the visiting team 10-0 to finish the second day of the Qualifying Tournament. Sodium reminded everyone that yes, they are the defending state champs.
Everyone played extremely well for the third game of the day. Hats off to Taylor Crowell for contributing a mid-field Hat Trick in the routing.
The girls are on a roll, this win boosted them to the top of their bracket over rival SSC Hotspur. Although they both have 30 points, this enormous win gives Sodium the goal scored vs allowed advantage!
The girls never gave up, even when they forgot their "A" game, and now they are back on top. They never stopped believing just as we never stopped believing in them!
Next up: Oregon City Fireballs
GO SODIUM
Everyone played extremely well for the third game of the day. Hats off to Taylor Crowell for contributing a mid-field Hat Trick in the routing.
The girls are on a roll, this win boosted them to the top of their bracket over rival SSC Hotspur. Although they both have 30 points, this enormous win gives Sodium the goal scored vs allowed advantage!
The girls never gave up, even when they forgot their "A" game, and now they are back on top. They never stopped believing just as we never stopped believing in them!
Next up: Oregon City Fireballs
GO SODIUM
LOSC Samurai gives Sodium fits
A game that should have been a run away turns out to be a hollow 1-0 victory. All game long Sodium dominated LOSC Samurai. Physical play brought geers from the LOSC faithful (some directly at us) but cheers from the loyal Sodium fans. Hats off to the Samurai goalie who must have stopped nearly 45 shots.
As 'Bush League' as coaches can get, a comment was made to Sodium coach Ronnie by one of the LOSC staff that was quite offensive and unprofessional. Of course, what do we expect from a Lake Oswego team. And, as a side note, LOSC Samurai didn't even make it to the second weekend of the tournament, posting a meager 12 points all weekend. You get what you deserve sometimes.
Next up: Hillsboro Crush
GO SODIUM
As 'Bush League' as coaches can get, a comment was made to Sodium coach Ronnie by one of the LOSC staff that was quite offensive and unprofessional. Of course, what do we expect from a Lake Oswego team. And, as a side note, LOSC Samurai didn't even make it to the second weekend of the tournament, posting a meager 12 points all weekend. You get what you deserve sometimes.
Next up: Hillsboro Crush
GO SODIUM
QT Starts with a win and a tie
The Sodium girls started off with a 1-0 win against Salmon Creek Nemesis 95 Friday night. The goal came at the end of the first half when Bailey Hall chipped it in from her midfield position. The score was not indicative of Sodiums play though. All game they pounded the goalie, had shots fly over the crossbar and wide. A great game by all.
The second game proved to be a battle against rivals SSC Hotspur. At the half way point of the first half Marissa Reid stung the back of the net to the explosive cheers of the fans. The rest of the game was a back and forth physical match with Hotspur getting the brunt end all day. Several players left crying as Sodium wore them down. At the tail end of the second half Hotspur scored on a corner kick to tie and end the game. A tough tie for Sodium but I have a feeling it will prove even tougher for LOSC Samurai who Sodium meets for the 1pm game. With their game faces on and full of attitude, the Sodium girls know they have to put together a couple of impressive wins to move back to the top of the bracket.
Next up: LOSC Samurai @ 1pm
GO SODIUM
The second game proved to be a battle against rivals SSC Hotspur. At the half way point of the first half Marissa Reid stung the back of the net to the explosive cheers of the fans. The rest of the game was a back and forth physical match with Hotspur getting the brunt end all day. Several players left crying as Sodium wore them down. At the tail end of the second half Hotspur scored on a corner kick to tie and end the game. A tough tie for Sodium but I have a feeling it will prove even tougher for LOSC Samurai who Sodium meets for the 1pm game. With their game faces on and full of attitude, the Sodium girls know they have to put together a couple of impressive wins to move back to the top of the bracket.
Next up: LOSC Samurai @ 1pm
GO SODIUM
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