With Sodiums win in Las Vegas their new ranking is;
Oregon: #1
Region IV: #21
National Rank: #66
GO SODIUM!!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Pretty Cool
A Tweet from a soccer player I know captioned this photo;
"I'm pretty sure this is what heaven looks like."
God I love this game. :)
Vegas Showcase Results
If you hadn't already heard, Sodium wins the Vegas Invitational College Showcase!
The lady warriors represented Oregon in style as they walked away with the hardware in Vegas! Beautiful weather awaited Sodium as they took the field at the Bettye Wilson soccer complex.
For game recaps, see below;
There were so many goals this weekend that I am just going to list the specifics.
Game 1 - Sodium 2 vs 2 Heat FC 96 ECNL (NV)
The ladies showed real poise as they came from a 2-0 deficit. Mac Kearney drills the first of the comeback followed by Dani Brown's goal in the second half. Sodium had huge pushes late in both halves. They never gave up, never backed down, never lost faith.
Game 2 - Sodium 2 vs 0 Placer United Elite (CAN)
In a very workman like fashion Sodium took the field and methodically played their game. Control of the ball and tempo was the game plan. Payton Sonnen found a streaking Dani Brown to open things up. Just before half center defender Taylor Coon lead Dani Brown into the 18 yard box and she proceeded to find the net for what would prove the winner.
Game 3 - Sodium 5 vs 3 Boise Nationals BNSC Premier (ID)
In what would prove to be the worst officiated game we have seen in years, the lady warriors held on for victory. Numerous yellow cards for both teams. Phantom calls, no explanations and a center ref totally full of himself proved to be almost a comedy show, not a College Showcase match. Both teams left shaking their heads. Elly Williamson started off the contest when she took the cross from Aliyah Chance and headed a beautiful goal. Sodium and Boise would trade goals by Dani Brown and Jadyn McMillan. Jadyn McMillan hit on another patented penalty kick to give Sodium a 4-3 lead and Elly Williamson took the cross and ripped the net for the 5th and final. Sighs of relief came along with the final whistle.
Game 4 - Sodium 5 vs 0 Gilbert Arsenal 96 Premier (AZ)
Serenaded by the trophy tent DJ the lady warriors rocked the team from Arizona. Aliyah Chance fed a pretty lead pass to Dani Brown to start the flood. McKayla Creamer took matters into her own hands as she bullied her way deep down the left side, cut back and then bent a beautiful ball into the upper corner of the far post. The crowd went nuts for the outstanding shot. After the break Laura Camp lofted a corner kick to Juliana Hairston at the back post to deflect into the net. Minutes later there was scuffle in front of the net and a battling Emmy Owens ripped the ball into the net for a 4 goal advantage. As some of the players delighted the fans with their rendition of the Village Peoples Y-M-C-A, Jadyn McMillan punched in a 22 yard free kick to end the match 5-0 and give Sodium the hardware for first place.
From the sidelines
Kudos to Mel Langley on her coaching debut. Mel is Sodium's new assistant and comes to us from Portland State University and Oregon ODP. She did a fantastic job with the ladies who have grown to admire and respect her. (And the parents too!)
The Heat FC team was outstanding. Their overall team speed was incredible. They pushed/attacked from every position and were unbelievably disciplined in their passing creating opportunities. Hats off to them, they were by far the best we faced.
Soccer Night in Las Vegas
20 minutes before first game kickoff!
Go Sodium!!!
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Vegas Showcase Schedule & Scouting Report
2/24/12
6:20pm - Heat FC 96 ECNL (NV) vs THUSC Sodium @ Bettye Wilson #10
2/25/12
10:30am - Placer United Elite 96G (CAN) vs THUSC Sodium - Bettye Wilson #9
3:30pm - Boise Nationals BNSC Premier vs THUSC Sodium - Bettye Wilson #5
2/26/12
12:10pm - Gilbert Arsenal 96 Premier (AZ) vs THUSC Sodium - Bettye Wilson #5
Scouting Report
Heat FC - Nevada Rank #1. Region IV Rank #13. National Rank #34
Placer United - CAN Rank #11. Region IV Rank #38. National rank #112
Boise Nationals - Utah Rank #1. Region IV Rank #53. National Rank #161
Gilbert Arsenal - Arizona Rank #8. Region IV Rank #14. National Rank #362
Sodium - Oregon Rank #3. Region IV Rank #30. National Rank #86
From the sidelines
If Sodium can continue down the road they're on they should fare near the top of their bracket. The only true obstacle will be the host, Heat FC. If they remain healthy and playing as a squad, they could walk away winning the whole enchilada.
Pain is only temporary but victory is forever.
GO SODIUM!!
Monday, February 13, 2012
OPL Action Week Four
Saturday Sodium faced WSM Elite at PCC Rock Creek. We had anticipated a physical battle and WSM did not disappoint.
After a slow start where Sodium tested the water of just how play was to flow, Dani Brown broke loose around 19 yards out and ripped the far post to give Sodium a 1-0 lead. Minutes later Julie Hairston dropped a perfect lead pass to a charging Dani Brown who again ripped the net for a 2-0 Sodium lead. Was Mrs. Brown done? Oh I think not! Just before half Sodium was awarded a free kick around the 25 yard mark. Dani Brown, noticing the WSM keeper was lining the defenders up to her left but was leaving the right side post unattended, Fired a beauty just under the cross bar for a hat-trick and a 3-0 Sodium advantage.
After the break the girls kept up the relentless pressure. The WSM keeper made several outstanding plays to keep her team in the hunt. With 10 minutes left in the match Aliyah Chance drove the ball hard to goal where she was fouled in the WSM box. The resulting PK was eyeballed by a confident Jadyn McMillan who found the right corner of the net for the fourth and final goal.
Sunday’s match pitted Sodium against PCU Impact Red.
I had documented all the action throughout the game but unfortunately the app froze and I couldn’t recover it. So, with the help of Keith, Molly and Ryan, here’s the highlights;
Julie Hairston starts the game off to make it 1-0. This was followed by Dani Brown to make it 2-0. Easton Kawawaki drove the ball deep down the left side and found Mac Kearney in the box to make it 3-0. After the half it was Dani Brown again for a 4-0 advantage. Late in the game the sisters, Maddie and Julie Hairston teamed for the final goal to make it 5-0. I remember them all being so exciting but since I lost it all, you’ll have to settle for this.
Stay tuned for Vegas updates!
GO SODIUM!!
After a slow start where Sodium tested the water of just how play was to flow, Dani Brown broke loose around 19 yards out and ripped the far post to give Sodium a 1-0 lead. Minutes later Julie Hairston dropped a perfect lead pass to a charging Dani Brown who again ripped the net for a 2-0 Sodium lead. Was Mrs. Brown done? Oh I think not! Just before half Sodium was awarded a free kick around the 25 yard mark. Dani Brown, noticing the WSM keeper was lining the defenders up to her left but was leaving the right side post unattended, Fired a beauty just under the cross bar for a hat-trick and a 3-0 Sodium advantage.
After the break the girls kept up the relentless pressure. The WSM keeper made several outstanding plays to keep her team in the hunt. With 10 minutes left in the match Aliyah Chance drove the ball hard to goal where she was fouled in the WSM box. The resulting PK was eyeballed by a confident Jadyn McMillan who found the right corner of the net for the fourth and final goal.
Sunday’s match pitted Sodium against PCU Impact Red.
I had documented all the action throughout the game but unfortunately the app froze and I couldn’t recover it. So, with the help of Keith, Molly and Ryan, here’s the highlights;
Julie Hairston starts the game off to make it 1-0. This was followed by Dani Brown to make it 2-0. Easton Kawawaki drove the ball deep down the left side and found Mac Kearney in the box to make it 3-0. After the half it was Dani Brown again for a 4-0 advantage. Late in the game the sisters, Maddie and Julie Hairston teamed for the final goal to make it 5-0. I remember them all being so exciting but since I lost it all, you’ll have to settle for this.
Stay tuned for Vegas updates!
GO SODIUM!!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
OPL Action Week Three
In the only game of the weekend Sodium took on Pacific FC Avalanche 95.
Sodium had a little trouble starting the engine this morning. The first was almost over before Aliyah Chance unleashed one of her rockets from about 20yards that gave Sodium a 1-0 lead at half.
The second half found Elly 'Willy' Williamson back from a concussion feeding a streaking Emmy Owens who pounded the net for a 2-0 lead. Moments later midfielder Kerri Cook drove the left side and left footed a beautiful ball over the outstretched keeper into the upper net for a 3-0 advantage. With about 10 minutes left Sodium was awarded a corner. Jadyn McMillan sent a perfect ball to awaiting Juli Hairston who flicked it into the net making it 4-0. Then, just for bragging rights, Kerri Cook unloaded from 35 yards out just under the cross bar for a 5-0 final.
Sodium is playing well as they prep for Vegas later in the month. With the possibility of an ECNL bid, they couldn't have picked a better time to peak.
From the sun drenched field of rec #2 the Sodium faithful cheer; GO SODIUM!!
Sodium had a little trouble starting the engine this morning. The first was almost over before Aliyah Chance unleashed one of her rockets from about 20yards that gave Sodium a 1-0 lead at half.
The second half found Elly 'Willy' Williamson back from a concussion feeding a streaking Emmy Owens who pounded the net for a 2-0 lead. Moments later midfielder Kerri Cook drove the left side and left footed a beautiful ball over the outstretched keeper into the upper net for a 3-0 advantage. With about 10 minutes left Sodium was awarded a corner. Jadyn McMillan sent a perfect ball to awaiting Juli Hairston who flicked it into the net making it 4-0. Then, just for bragging rights, Kerri Cook unloaded from 35 yards out just under the cross bar for a 5-0 final.
Sodium is playing well as they prep for Vegas later in the month. With the possibility of an ECNL bid, they couldn't have picked a better time to peak.
From the sun drenched field of rec #2 the Sodium faithful cheer; GO SODIUM!!
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