New Sodium Blog

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"

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

The 2008 Oregon State Champions!

Congratulations 2007-2008 Sodium!
Couldn't have happened to a more deserving team or coach!
GO SODIUM!

Thanks for the memories!

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!

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!

Sodium heads to Honolulu

Regardless of the outcome Saturday (of course we know Sodium is going to give it there ALL to repeat as State Champs!) the lady warriors will be off to play in the Regionals in Hawaii! The team is pumped up for coach Ronnie's first trip and to be part of such a spectacular event.
Best of luck Sodium, you deserve it after such an outstanding showing at the State Cup. You've worked long and hard this season to represent U12G in Regionals! We will be rooting for you!
Saturdays game matches Sodium with their Beaverton rival FC Portland Platinum in what is shaping up to be a barn burner! Even though Sodium has handled FC most of the season, they are an improved club and will not go down easy.
The stands will be packed and all eyes will rest on this game to see who will go to Hawaii the number 1 seed. If Sodium can continue to play as awesome as they have been lately I think they can sweep the State Cup undefeated.

They will continue to be #1 in our eyes so with that I say GO SODIUM!

If it is to be, it's up to me

Sodium to play for State Championship!

In an incredible showing of heart, determination and desire, the cardiac kids of Sodium showed why they are champions. With under 50 seconds left in regulation play, Payten Sonnen penetrated deep into Hotshot territory (again). Fighting off the double-team she passed to Dayna Carlson who, with incredible agility, tipped the ball to Bailey Hall who one-touched and fired it passed the Keizer goalie for a 1-0 win!
Don't let the score fool you. Sodium goalie Kristin Boone touched the ball only about 6 times all game. The lady warriors were relentless in their attack, keeping the ball on the Keizer half 90% of the game. After Sodium calmed their pre-game jitters it was crisp passes, communication, solid defense and total domination of the field.
These ladies are playing at a level unseen this year, every game strengthens their game and boosts their confidence. Congratulations Sodium, you ROCK!

Next up: The State Championship against FC Ptld Platinum! 3pm @ REC #5 on 5/3/08

I am so proud to say GO SODIUM!

If it is to be, it's up to me

Win forever...

I wasn't going to post this until game day but after reading Loc Nguyen's touching email this morning I feel the timing is right.

While searching on a little, unknown site some of you may have heard of, YouTube, I was searching USWNT (US Womens National Team) and found some very cool inspirational videos with titles like Working Hardest, Finishing School, GameDay and We Are.... One in particular hit home to me, it was titled Win Forever. What I got out of this I will convey to you and how it relates to Sodium.
The lessons learned over the past seasons will live strong in your hearts forever. The friendships formed, the victories and the agonies suffered all play a role in the bigger picture. Take from these seasons the best they have to offer. Remember how good it feels to be with your sisters, your coach, your TEAM. Cherish this time you have together, Sodium players and coach Ronnie, for they are fleeting. They will be over before any of us want them to.
And win, lose or draw Saturday, your fans, parents and coach will always love you and hold you close to our hearts. In our eyes you will win forever.

Best of luck on Saturday Sodium, I want to see Ronnie in a grass skirt!

GO SODIUM!

If it is to be, it's up to me

Keizer, how they got here

I know you are all wondering how the Keizer Hotshots got to be playing in the State Cup Semi’s against our beloved Sodium. Below is a seasonal breakdown of how they got here. And yes, I have too much time on my hands currently.

2007 PQT U12G
Keizer 2, Sherwood Force 0
Keizer 0, OR Rush 95G Nike 1
Keizer finishes second behind OR Rush.

2007 QT U12G
Keizer 2, WUSC 0
Keizer 0, LOSC Extreme 0
Keizer 3, Canby 0
Keizer 1, RSVC 0
Keizer 0, CPSC Royal 2 (remember these guys?)
Keizer 4, Thelo 0
Keizer finishes third behind CPSC Royal(1) and LOSC(2)

Fall U12G-Premier SILVER
Keizer 1, Orch Hrtbrkers 0
Keizer 4, WUSC 0
Keizer 0, Thelo 1
Keizer 2, WUSC 0
Keizer 0, LOSC 1
Keizer 1, LOSC 2
Keizer 4, CPSC Navy 0
Keizer 4, Orch Hrtbrkers 0
Keizer 1, SSC Hotspur 1
Keizer 1, Thelo 0
Keizer 0, WSM Strikers 0
Keizer 1, SSC Hotspur 0
Keizer 1, CPSC Navy 2
Keizer 2, WSM Strikers 0
Keizer ended in third place behind LOSC Extreme(1) and SSC Hotspur(2)

OR State Pre U12G
Keizer 2, OR Cty Fireballs 0
Keizer 0, ESU 1
Keizer 6, SSC Synergy 0
Keizer 1, Cascade Dynamo 0
Keizer was first in their bracket beating ESU by 1 point.

OR State Cup U12G
Keizer 2, OSA Inferno 1
Keizer 3, WSM Strikers 0
Keizer 0, OR Rush 95G 1
Keizer ends up second behind OR Rush.

Notes:
Like Sodium, Keizer looks like they are hitting their stride into the State Cup. They are big and physical, their mids and forwards use their bodies to shield passes and keep the defense away. This may also prove to be their Achilles heal. After watching them play you can tell that their defense isn’t really used to defending. They get surprised by fast breaks and are easily penetrable. Their goalie is good but not the best we’ve seen yet by any stretch. Currently our defense has come to play, they have proven that they can match bodies with anyone so I don’t think Keizers forwards will present a problem. What that means is that our forwards will have a field day. If they can attack like they did LOSC we should be scoring all day. We learned a lot about ourselves last weekend. We learned that when we need to, we can elevate our play to new levels, the levels we need to win.
The main thing is we can’t be looking ahead. We need to stay focused on the game and team that lies in our way. We need to focus on Keizer and doing what it takes to beat them. ‘Let the bodies hit the turf’ ladies.

If the Keizer team thinks they know Sodium.

THEY AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ YET!

GO SODIUM!

If it is to be, it's up to me

Sodium emerges victorious after PK's

Wow, what a battle. Sodium and FC played an incredible game this afternoon. In front of a large Cedar Mill based crowed they battled to a 0-0 tie at the end of regulation. Each squad had opportunities to score but the goalies really showed why they were there, stopping everything that came their way. Kristin Boone, who deservingly was awarded the game ball, kicked, scratched and clawed for stops made in a crowed and stopped blasts from the FC forwards. By far the most memorable stop was on about the 5th or 6th PK when the FC player's shot was heading for the left high corner. Kristin, fully outstretched, got enough glove on the ball to get it deflected off the crossbar for the winner! The crowed went wild in appreciation of the great battle they had just witnessed.

What it all means now
FC will now represent the "A" bracket in the number 2 position behind Sodium and play OR Rush 95G Nike, the bracket "B" winner.
Sodium will face Keizer Hotshots who finished number 2 in the "B" bracket behind OR Rush. All teams will face off on April 27th.

The winners will meet for the State Championship May 3rd.

(the winners of the April 27th games will both advance to Regionals in Hawaii)

Hats off to FC, they are a powerhouse. Nobody thought this would be an easy game by any means but these girls came out fired up and played great. Could this be foreshadowing of a future match-up? (May 3rd?) Wouldn't THAT be awesome?!

Great job Sodium! You took first in your bracket, showed you could beat the best and now you can feel proud heading into the Semi's with a full head of steam.

I will be posting additional information about Keizer as I amass it.

Keep working hard Sodium, keep fine tuning your skills, listen to your outstanding coach and keep your eye on the brass ring, you deserve it.
Always remember, 'If it is to be, it's up to me' It will take you a long way.

Proudly we say; GO SODIUM!

Impressions...

The memories you have when you hear a song, or smell or taste that reminds of you another time - NOT!

I'm talking about the impression made on the face of your opponent when she gets hit by the ball, or the bruise on the ribs of a forward trying to penetrate our defense or the strawberry on Hannah Hartfords knee as she dove for a ball going out of bounds and landed on the concrete! THAT's WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! Hannah, who came off the bench and played awesome! Taylor Crowell who went out with a knee injury, later to come back in and battle even harder. Bethany and Taylor crushing the LOSC forward to squash a rally. (there was a whistle but hey, they made a point)
Remember the Mia Hamm quote; "You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again”
Do you think LOSC will remember us? This holds true now, more than ever as we face FC today. We have to put the 'Pedal to the Metal' against these guys. They want it bad (according to a few FC parents I ran into last night) but we want it worse! (I almost said badder!) I feel we are more prepared, better coached and a more physical team.

The time is now for me to stop talking and for Sodium to put their cleats where my mouth is! (sort of, I guess) What I'm really saying is this; "This what you've worked so hard for, let's go out this Sunday and leave it all on the field, no regrets, no remorse, no reserves, and leave an impression on FC they won't soon forget. But mainly, let's have some fun!"

I hold my head up proudly when I talk about about this team, the players, their sacrifices, their coach and club. Whatever the outcome I always will.

You ARE the team. You are SODIUM!

If it is to be, it's up to me