2014 U18 State Cup Champions

Yesterday Sodium proved once again that they are dominant team. Posting a 2-1 victory over cross town rivals Crossfire Oregon propelled the ladies into a league of their own. 5 time State Cup Champions. What made this victory extra special was that coach Ronnie was in the stands cheering on the girls.

Congratulations to the players and the fans who attended.

From under the covered stadium at Liberty High School we screamed: Go Sodium!!

The end of an era

Well, next weekend the girls head to Bellevue, WA to play in the U18 NWCL Championship round. They win Saturday, they are in the finals. They lose Saturday and they play for 3rd place on Sunday.

The majority of the girls who want to play at the next level have committed to an array of schools from D1 to NAIA. Those who are playing for the love of the game, this will likely be the last season they dawn the black of Sodium. The next chapters in their lives are just beginning. Their lives are taking shape and we can all be very, very proud.

Honestly, this is a sad time for us parents. A time that even though we knew it was inevitable, never were we prepared for it to be over.

I let the thuscsodium.com URL expire but trust me when I say, this blog, and those it links too, will never die. I will leave these up until I am old, gray and faded. A tribute to memorialize the greatest team that ever was.

Never Back Down. Never Give Up. Never Lose Faith.

And just like they did in a time far far away, they will look out into the Hawaiian sunset and utter the phrase we have come to love.............Team on 3.


And for the last time your faithful fans and admirers will scream: GO SODIUM!!

what a long strange trip it's been............

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS....MY FRIENDS

Sodium racks up it's 4th State Cup Championship by dishing out a 4-0 defeat of cross town rival OSSA Blue (who I might add is part of Crossfire now). Goals were scored by Eli Beard, Dani Brown, Sydney Van Steenberge and Elly Williamson.

These warriors came out with a plan and executed it. They took apart the OSSA defense with precision and speed.

In a more somber note, well wishes and prayers go out to the Brown family as Dani suffered a compound fracture in the match this afternoon. I'm sure you can feel free to reach out to them and they will appreciate it. Dani has been an integral part of the Sodium team for years and this was her firat State Cup Championship with the squad. We wish nothing less than the best and a speedy recovery along with many, many well wishes, thoughts and prayers.

To the present, the future and beyond. GO SODIUM!!  

Championship Weekend

After posting impressive wins in the 2013 State Cup play offs, Sodium will take on cross town rivals OSSA Blue for the Oregon Sate Cup Championship on Saturday at 12:30pm at THPRD Field #4.

Sodium has met OSSA in several championship matchs in the past. But this year, as in others, if all are healthy, Sodium has the advantage.

The Sodium squad has posted many tournament championships this year. Has many players committed, or near committed, to several D1, D2 or D3 schools. They are riding high after winning winter OPL league.

If the ladies take the pitch with the attitude and swagger of the championship team they are, there is not a team in Oregon that can match them. This could easily be your last time to prove just how good you are. This could easily be the last Championship match you all play together. This could easily be Sodiums last great Hoorah before these warriors move on to the next the next level, the next chapter, of their lives. How will the the last paragraph be written Sodium? How will the last 'T' be crossed, the last 'i' be dotted? What legacy will you leave behind for other THUSC teams to follow?

It is all up to you now......


From deep in our hearts, as we always have, we believe in you.     GO SODIUM!!

Final league games

Saturday against OSSA White seemed to be a scoring fest. I was not there personally and the poor people who were trying to send me updates finally just said "I think it's 7..." So, great job ladies! Sunday against EMFC was a very exciting match with Sodium remaining undefeated behind the sure booted Laura Camp who knotted the score with a rocket inside the far post on a set piece. Late in the match Willy Williamson solidified Sodiums spot on top when she ripped the far net with a blast from 20 yards out. Great effort from those on the pitch!

OPL Winter League Standings:
1. THUSC
2. OSSA Blue
3. FC Portland
4. EMFC
5. PCU Impact
6. OSSA White

NOTES:
Looks like both Sodium and Onyx swept through league undefeated this year. 
As we gear up towards USYS Premier League National Tournament, Surf Cup, United Cup, Spain and others, please watch your inboxes for updates and info requests from Caryn and Paul and make every effort to get them the info in a timely manner so they can move the process forward. Thanks!

Muffled behind the umbrellas blocking the sideways rain at Lane CC the Sodium faithful yell: GO SODIUM!!

State Cup 2013 Schedule

IT'S STATE CUP TIME!!

Below is Sodium's schedule. I expect everyone who can make it to be there cheering the girls on to victory! Those who can't, send some good mojo to the girls!

Saturday 4/13/13 @ 1:00pm - REC #1
vs FC Portland Navy - Last meeting between these two saw Sodium post a 3-0 win. Keep up the pressure, play your game, and take home a 'W'.

Sunday 4/14/13 @ 1:00pm - PCC Rock Creek West
vs Eastside Timbers 95 Red - Sodium hasn't faced an Eastside team in a long time. All I can say is play 'Sodium Style' for 90 minutes, make adjustments where necessary and score early & often!

Saturday 4/20/13 - Bye Week

Sunday 4/21/13 @ 3:00pm - Buckman Field
vs PCU Impact Red - Last time we played this team they lead 1-0 at half before Sodium woke up and scored 6 unanswered goals in the second half. Let's come out hot this game and book this one early.

From the sidelines of newly turfed Rec #1 the fans will screaaaaaaaaammm: GO SODIUM!!!

2014's Show Impact both Academically & Athletically

I am going to start listing colleges/university that are in contact with our team for either academics or athletics or both. I will not be listing the names of our scholar athletes, just the schools. I will be updating the list every couple days as emails come in. Keep watching!

Schools of interest;
Perdue University
Cornell University
University of Idaho
University of Portland
Portland State University
University of Oregon
University of Pittsburgh
Oregon State University
University of Washington
Boise State University
Washington State University
Arizona State University
University of Miami
Marquette University
Point Loma
Loyola Marymount University
Seattle University
Long Island University
Montana State
Gonzaga University
Colorado Christian
Point Loma
St Mary’s
St. Benedicts
Concordia
Whitworth
Saint Rose
Dominican
Southern Oregon University
Corbon University
SPU
Saint Rose
Western Oregon University
Minot State University
Pacific Lutheran
Whittier
Cal State San Marcos

And More to Come...