Click the link to the right and you can visit the bracket. Because the site is interactive, when you get there you will have to click the 'Teams & Schedules' link to the left. Once there, click Girls link and you're there!
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Oswego Nike Cup - Day 2
Sodium, Sodium, where forth art thou Sodium? - The early game.
Well, Sodium forgot to show up to play Three Rivers SC 95 Rage in the morning game. Allowing this very beatable team to advance to the Semifinals against OR Rush Nike. The first goal was a little confusing to those of us on the sidelines. To be honest, it looked like it just rolled in? Like some one had called a 'time out' and everyone was just standing there? Even the Three Rivers fans didn't applaud until Camille walked into the net the grab the ball. Definitely more research needs to be done on that one.
Three Rivers second goal was legit. Corner kick, scrum, instead of clearing it out to a side Sodium squirted it to an awaiting Three Rivers forward in front of the net and she blasted it in. Text book. I will say this, we didn't score but it wasn't for lack of trying! Sodium had shot after shot deflect off the cross-bar, the goalie, wide, our own players. You name it. But again, like years past, we have that early season curse of not being able to finish. Hopefully, with Toms guidance, we can break it early.
Awaken the giant - The late game
After a rather stern 'Pep Talk' from Tom after the early game, the lady warriors woke up and were hungry for a little revenge. In walks the lamb, WSA Crush. The flood gates opened early and often against the unsuspecting yet very determined Crush. Within the first 5 minutes Sodium have drawn first blood. Emmy Owens down the right side deep. Draws the defenders in, then a perfect cross to Hannah Lautenbach who rips the net! Emmy liked that one so much that about 10 minutes later she again found herself streaking down the right side. Wait, wait, now! boom, Emmy sends the cross to a crashing Elianna Beard who does a perfect one touch deflection to Marisa Reid for the score! Do we have a pattern developing here? You bet! But wait, the half isn't even close to being over. At the 3/4 mark of the first half Sodium was knocking on the WSA door. A drop back pass to Marisa who lofted the shot towards the net. Elianna was there in heavy traffic but heads a perfect pass to Emmy who heads it into the net! A double header! (sorry). With first half (yes, the first half) winding down Hannah stole the ball at midfield for a break-a-way, one on one goal to end the half. Sodium heads to the locker room with a 4-0 lead. After icing my thumbs from all the blackberry action in the first half, we were ready to roll for the second. Right out of the gate we had a corner kick. Hannah launched a perfect ball in front of the net, a little action followed and then Emmy, who said 'OK that's enough' ripped it into the net. Now, as defensive strategies go, I've never seen a team pull their defenders clear up to midfield in order to draw us offsides. But, there's still a lot of soccer left in these ladies. So, to combat this new defensive style, Sodium just didn't pass it so there were no offsides. Emmy took the ball at midfield and out ran the defenders and scored. Up next, the mid-fielders get into the action. Not to be out done, Laura Nguyen steals the ball and streaks the length of the half to score. And, to put the icing on the cake, Laura Camp out of nowhere, bursts out of the pack on a break-a-way and scores! Sodium started putting the defenders at forwards, starting with Lexi Frey, but time just ran out. Wow, we haven't had an outing like that in some time. Last tally, Sodium 8, WSA Crush 1.
Game Notes:
You can tell when the lady warriors smell blood. An aggressive Sodium team had at least 17 off-sides calls against them that we counted. I'm sure there were more and I'm sure there were a few that didn't get called. Also, as the game progressed the frustrated Crush team started throwing a few extra elbows, hips and whatever. Past Sodium teams would have returned the favor 10 fold. But, as a class act, we just found more ways to find the net. Mac Kearney took an elbow in the mouth and Payten Sonnen went down late with an ankle injury. Both walked away and are expected to return at full strength.
Up Next: Practice and Scrimmage August 2nd then QT starts the following weekend.
GO SODIUM!
Well, Sodium forgot to show up to play Three Rivers SC 95 Rage in the morning game. Allowing this very beatable team to advance to the Semifinals against OR Rush Nike. The first goal was a little confusing to those of us on the sidelines. To be honest, it looked like it just rolled in? Like some one had called a 'time out' and everyone was just standing there? Even the Three Rivers fans didn't applaud until Camille walked into the net the grab the ball. Definitely more research needs to be done on that one.
Three Rivers second goal was legit. Corner kick, scrum, instead of clearing it out to a side Sodium squirted it to an awaiting Three Rivers forward in front of the net and she blasted it in. Text book. I will say this, we didn't score but it wasn't for lack of trying! Sodium had shot after shot deflect off the cross-bar, the goalie, wide, our own players. You name it. But again, like years past, we have that early season curse of not being able to finish. Hopefully, with Toms guidance, we can break it early.
Awaken the giant - The late game
After a rather stern 'Pep Talk' from Tom after the early game, the lady warriors woke up and were hungry for a little revenge. In walks the lamb, WSA Crush. The flood gates opened early and often against the unsuspecting yet very determined Crush. Within the first 5 minutes Sodium have drawn first blood. Emmy Owens down the right side deep. Draws the defenders in, then a perfect cross to Hannah Lautenbach who rips the net! Emmy liked that one so much that about 10 minutes later she again found herself streaking down the right side. Wait, wait, now! boom, Emmy sends the cross to a crashing Elianna Beard who does a perfect one touch deflection to Marisa Reid for the score! Do we have a pattern developing here? You bet! But wait, the half isn't even close to being over. At the 3/4 mark of the first half Sodium was knocking on the WSA door. A drop back pass to Marisa who lofted the shot towards the net. Elianna was there in heavy traffic but heads a perfect pass to Emmy who heads it into the net! A double header! (sorry). With first half (yes, the first half) winding down Hannah stole the ball at midfield for a break-a-way, one on one goal to end the half. Sodium heads to the locker room with a 4-0 lead. After icing my thumbs from all the blackberry action in the first half, we were ready to roll for the second. Right out of the gate we had a corner kick. Hannah launched a perfect ball in front of the net, a little action followed and then Emmy, who said 'OK that's enough' ripped it into the net. Now, as defensive strategies go, I've never seen a team pull their defenders clear up to midfield in order to draw us offsides. But, there's still a lot of soccer left in these ladies. So, to combat this new defensive style, Sodium just didn't pass it so there were no offsides. Emmy took the ball at midfield and out ran the defenders and scored. Up next, the mid-fielders get into the action. Not to be out done, Laura Nguyen steals the ball and streaks the length of the half to score. And, to put the icing on the cake, Laura Camp out of nowhere, bursts out of the pack on a break-a-way and scores! Sodium started putting the defenders at forwards, starting with Lexi Frey, but time just ran out. Wow, we haven't had an outing like that in some time. Last tally, Sodium 8, WSA Crush 1.
Game Notes:
You can tell when the lady warriors smell blood. An aggressive Sodium team had at least 17 off-sides calls against them that we counted. I'm sure there were more and I'm sure there were a few that didn't get called. Also, as the game progressed the frustrated Crush team started throwing a few extra elbows, hips and whatever. Past Sodium teams would have returned the favor 10 fold. But, as a class act, we just found more ways to find the net. Mac Kearney took an elbow in the mouth and Payten Sonnen went down late with an ankle injury. Both walked away and are expected to return at full strength.
Up Next: Practice and Scrimmage August 2nd then QT starts the following weekend.
GO SODIUM!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Oswego Nike Cup - Day 1
The lady warriors took on familiar rival OSA Inferno in the first game of the tournament. The only real bright spots were the defensive play of rookie Lexi Frey and Erika Cook. The forwards attacked the goal all game but just couldn't get the ball in the net. Sodium dominated the play on offense, the defense played well with the exception of one momentary breakdown. Overall I would say they played well. The inabilty to finish has plagued Sodium for several years, but, given how early it is in the season, I wouldn't panic. These girls are quality players and when the excitement of the new season/players/coach wears off, they will settle into the "Sodium Style" of play we have witnessed in the past and have grown to love.
Next Up: vs Three Rivers 95 Rage (beat WSA Crush 7-1) at Lake Oswego H.S. Grass @ 9:40am.
GO SODIUM!
Next Up: vs Three Rivers 95 Rage (beat WSA Crush 7-1) at Lake Oswego H.S. Grass @ 9:40am.
GO SODIUM!
Late breaking tournament news
Sodium is officially playing in the Chinook Cup. August 21 - 24th. More details to follow.
GO SODIUM!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The scoop on WSA Crush
Brought to you by our very own Sheri Lautenbach (thank you detective Lautenbach!)
The edited version;
{ WSA is the new combined name. (By combined I mean Camas / Washougal
Soccer club which was strictly Rec and the next step up we
call "Select".) Camas/Washougal merged with FC Vancouver who was strictly a
"Premier" club (another step above select). They / we are now called WSA
(Washington Soccer Academy). We now are all levels of soccer from rec to
premier. The Crush is actually a very good "select" team U-13. At
U-13 girls they have 2 premier level teams "Courage" and "Eclipse", and 1
select team, "Crush" }
So, there you have it. The WSA Crush is one step below a 'Premiere' team.
Hope that clears it up, see everyone tomorrow.
And remember to shout: GO SODIUM!
The edited version;
{ WSA is the new combined name. (By combined I mean Camas / Washougal
Soccer club which was strictly Rec and the next step up we
call "Select".) Camas/Washougal merged with FC Vancouver who was strictly a
"Premier" club (another step above select). They / we are now called WSA
(Washington Soccer Academy). We now are all levels of soccer from rec to
premier. The Crush is actually a very good "select" team U-13. At
U-13 girls they have 2 premier level teams "Courage" and "Eclipse", and 1
select team, "Crush" }
So, there you have it. The WSA Crush is one step below a 'Premiere' team.
Hope that clears it up, see everyone tomorrow.
And remember to shout: GO SODIUM!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sodium's influence runs deep
Last weekend down in Southern California there was a little soccer tournament going on, the FC Slammer Summer Classic. In the semifinal game of the U13 Premier division two teams met. A team Sodium knows from Regionals named FC Slammers. The other team, West Coast FC United, is comprised of two starters from our own team, Bailey and Bethany Hall. That day the twins were victorious against the Slammers with Bethany (that's right, Bethany) scoring the winning goal with a header. That was outstanding in its own right but it's what happened after the game that was truly miraculous. At mid-field the twins turned to the Slammer bench and proclaimed; "This is for Sodium!"
The look on the players, and parents, faces told them that they remember. They remember the 'War in Waikiki' when a group of girls from Oregon showed them that they knew a thing or two about soccer. And that for a brief half, these girls were on top of the world.
Remember that when you take the field this weekend lady warriors. That the Sodium influence runs deep. Girls from other clubs as well as your own look up to you and know how great you are. Take pride when you take the field, take pride in victory, take pride you are Sodium.
GO SODIUM!
The look on the players, and parents, faces told them that they remember. They remember the 'War in Waikiki' when a group of girls from Oregon showed them that they knew a thing or two about soccer. And that for a brief half, these girls were on top of the world.
Remember that when you take the field this weekend lady warriors. That the Sodium influence runs deep. Girls from other clubs as well as your own look up to you and know how great you are. Take pride when you take the field, take pride in victory, take pride you are Sodium.
GO SODIUM!
Friday, July 18, 2008
WSA Crush
This all could find out so far from the blogosphere;
"SodiumFan-
It is either FCV B team or a Select team from that club which is a WSA Club now."
Will post as soon as I find out more.
GO SODIUM!
"SodiumFan-
It is either FCV B team or a Select team from that club which is a WSA Club now."
Will post as soon as I find out more.
GO SODIUM!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Oswego Nike Cup Notes
As it stands currently Sodium has drawn a good bracket for the Oswego Nike Cup.
OSA Inferno - Never given Sodium any problems. They were 3-5-6 in regular season, in Spring ball they were 1-5-1 and in State Cup 1-2-0.
Three Rivers SC95 Rage - They just played in the Crossfire tournament and ended up 1-2-0. They lost to WSM Strikers and NW National GU95 Red. They beat FCV Courage.
WSA Crush - I can't find any information on this squad so far. I will post when I do.
Looks like we may advance but that's why we play the games, anything can happen!
The girls are at United Camp this week and are having a blast!
GO SODIUM!
OSA Inferno - Never given Sodium any problems. They were 3-5-6 in regular season, in Spring ball they were 1-5-1 and in State Cup 1-2-0.
Three Rivers SC95 Rage - They just played in the Crossfire tournament and ended up 1-2-0. They lost to WSM Strikers and NW National GU95 Red. They beat FCV Courage.
WSA Crush - I can't find any information on this squad so far. I will post when I do.
Looks like we may advance but that's why we play the games, anything can happen!
The girls are at United Camp this week and are having a blast!
GO SODIUM!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Crossfire ends on a high note
Sundays 1-0 victory against the host Crossfire Premiere Black team proved to be a great game on a couple different levels;
1) The girls were patient. The winning goal was scored with under 5 minutes remaining.(Again! Can you say Cardiac Kids!)
2) They never gave up. Even though in the second half the majority of play was in our half, the Sodium team stayed focused and took advantage of opportunities.
3) The girls showed commitment. Taylor Coon was back after missing the first two games due to illness. Camille Fairbairn was in goal and was sick all morning along with Taylor Moscoe and I'm sure others who never said a word.
4) Sodium proved they know how to win. They wore down the Crossfire team and when the opportunity presented itself, they attacked.
I would have to say, when you saw Laura Camp's eyes light up when she saw Payten Sonnen on the far right side getting ready to sprint to goal, it was a thing of beauty. That pass, picture perfect cross field that lead Payten right into the box for a two touch rocket into the far corner of the net, reminded us all that we are Sodium. Several times during yesterdays match we saw signs, foreshadowing possibly, that when this team gels together, great things are going to happen. Triangle passes, give and go's, deflections. When the new additions (we'll call them the Fab 5) get into rhythm, watch out. You could see it Tom's eyes. That gleam a coach gets when he sees things he likes, when he sees potential in his team. Sodium didn't advance to the semi's because of a point differential, but they were there in so many other ways.
Great job Sodium!
The girls are back in Portland to rest Monday and will be attending the United Team Camp July 15th - 17th at Meadow Park Middle School.
Side Line Note: Our favorite WSM Striker team went down in flames 9-0 to NW Nationals Red to end their tournament with 1pt.
Next Up: Lake Oswego Tournament @ Lake Oswego. July 25th - 27th. No need to get Sodium fired up for this weekend given their history with LO!
GO SODIUM!
1) The girls were patient. The winning goal was scored with under 5 minutes remaining.(Again! Can you say Cardiac Kids!)
2) They never gave up. Even though in the second half the majority of play was in our half, the Sodium team stayed focused and took advantage of opportunities.
3) The girls showed commitment. Taylor Coon was back after missing the first two games due to illness. Camille Fairbairn was in goal and was sick all morning along with Taylor Moscoe and I'm sure others who never said a word.
4) Sodium proved they know how to win. They wore down the Crossfire team and when the opportunity presented itself, they attacked.
I would have to say, when you saw Laura Camp's eyes light up when she saw Payten Sonnen on the far right side getting ready to sprint to goal, it was a thing of beauty. That pass, picture perfect cross field that lead Payten right into the box for a two touch rocket into the far corner of the net, reminded us all that we are Sodium. Several times during yesterdays match we saw signs, foreshadowing possibly, that when this team gels together, great things are going to happen. Triangle passes, give and go's, deflections. When the new additions (we'll call them the Fab 5) get into rhythm, watch out. You could see it Tom's eyes. That gleam a coach gets when he sees things he likes, when he sees potential in his team. Sodium didn't advance to the semi's because of a point differential, but they were there in so many other ways.
Great job Sodium!
The girls are back in Portland to rest Monday and will be attending the United Team Camp July 15th - 17th at Meadow Park Middle School.
Side Line Note: Our favorite WSM Striker team went down in flames 9-0 to NW Nationals Red to end their tournament with 1pt.
Next Up: Lake Oswego Tournament @ Lake Oswego. July 25th - 27th. No need to get Sodium fired up for this weekend given their history with LO!
GO SODIUM!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Sodium Falls to Tough Eastside Squad
Sodium met with a tough little Eastside squad in the afternoon game Saturday. It was a hard-fought game with the majority of the action in the Sodium end. Hats off to Camille Fairbairn who had an outstanding game in goal. To only allow 2 goals was quite an accomplishment considering the amount of shots.
Sodium needs to fire up. We came out flat in the afternoon game and never regain composure as Eastside took it to us. We need to attack the ball instead of waiting to see what is going to happen. Eastside beat us to the ball every time and won most of the 50/50 balls.
After the game Tom spoke about work ethics, about leaving it on the field and crawling off after the game. We need to get that fire back, to play "Sodium Style" of hard hitting attacking soccer. Not the tentative, re-active game we saw this afternoon. We play the Crossfire Black team next. They are first place in the bracket by accident really. They are a "B" team to the Red squad we played Saturday afternoon. In a fluke they beat the Red squad in the morning. They tied the Eugene team we beat in their second game. This is a situation Sodium has faced many times in the past. Win and move on, lose and go home. This is a beatable team. If we can dominate them and rack up a few goals and hold them to none or one, we could take sole posession of first place or the 'Wild Card' slot.
Sodium doesn't play on its heals, it attacks teams. Sodium brings their "A" game every time they touch the field. Heart, passion, dedication and hard work is what has brought this team victory in the past and will continue to bring it success in the future. The current crew needs to regroup and focus on what it takes to be a team. Team Defense, team offense and a team attitude. Just because we had some players leave, doesn't mean the fire has left with them.
15 girls, 60 minutes, 100%. THAT, lady warriors, is what it is going to take.
Next up: Crossfire Premiere 95 Black @ 2pm.
GO SODIUM!
Sodium needs to fire up. We came out flat in the afternoon game and never regain composure as Eastside took it to us. We need to attack the ball instead of waiting to see what is going to happen. Eastside beat us to the ball every time and won most of the 50/50 balls.
After the game Tom spoke about work ethics, about leaving it on the field and crawling off after the game. We need to get that fire back, to play "Sodium Style" of hard hitting attacking soccer. Not the tentative, re-active game we saw this afternoon. We play the Crossfire Black team next. They are first place in the bracket by accident really. They are a "B" team to the Red squad we played Saturday afternoon. In a fluke they beat the Red squad in the morning. They tied the Eugene team we beat in their second game. This is a situation Sodium has faced many times in the past. Win and move on, lose and go home. This is a beatable team. If we can dominate them and rack up a few goals and hold them to none or one, we could take sole posession of first place or the 'Wild Card' slot.
Sodium doesn't play on its heals, it attacks teams. Sodium brings their "A" game every time they touch the field. Heart, passion, dedication and hard work is what has brought this team victory in the past and will continue to bring it success in the future. The current crew needs to regroup and focus on what it takes to be a team. Team Defense, team offense and a team attitude. Just because we had some players leave, doesn't mean the fire has left with them.
15 girls, 60 minutes, 100%. THAT, lady warriors, is what it is going to take.
Next up: Crossfire Premiere 95 Black @ 2pm.
GO SODIUM!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Sodium stops Magic at Crossfire
The lady warriors showed what they were made of this morning as they beat the Magic from Eugene FC in the Crossfire opener. Right out of the gate Sodium administered the "Score early and often" tactic as Hannah Lautenbach chipped one in from the 18 yard mark for the early lead. Eugene wouldn't give up as they squeaked one past Camille Fairbairn to tie the score mid-way through the second half. As seasoned veterans always do, Sodium kept there cool and the ball in the Magic end. Pounding and pounding the goal box with shot after shot. On two separate occasions the Magic goalie was completely out of position but despite Sodium throwing the kitchen sink at it, the ball would not go in. With just 4 minutes left in the game Sodium drove deep down the right side. The ball was dished to Taylor Moscoe who placed a perfect cross to a diving Hannah Lautenbach for her second score and the game winner!! The girls looked crisp and are playing really well. Elianna Beard made her debut at midfield and did a great job.
Next up: Eastside FC 95 Red @ 5pm - Field 5
GO SODIUM!
Next up: Eastside FC 95 Red @ 5pm - Field 5
GO SODIUM!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Sodium expands by 2 players
The invitations were accepted by both Lexi Frey and Elianna Beard to join the Sodium team. Welcome aboard!
The team is shaping up quite well after the exodus of a few key players from last years squad. Lexi, a defender, and Elianna, a midfielder [I believe], will be just what the lady warriors need to get back to championship form. Crossfire has proven to be a tough test for Sodium but I think with the new 'Run & Gun' offense Tom has introduced, we may fair better than in years past. Sodium is certainly faster than the last two years so we should really put defenses to the test.
See everyone tonight!
GO SODIUM!
The team is shaping up quite well after the exodus of a few key players from last years squad. Lexi, a defender, and Elianna, a midfielder [I believe], will be just what the lady warriors need to get back to championship form. Crossfire has proven to be a tough test for Sodium but I think with the new 'Run & Gun' offense Tom has introduced, we may fair better than in years past. Sodium is certainly faster than the last two years so we should really put defenses to the test.
See everyone tonight!
GO SODIUM!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Preparation
The Sodium team begain preparation for the Crossfire tournament this afternoon. Today marks the first real practice of the 08-09 team. With spirits high and the addition of a potential new teammate, the lady warriors had a great workout. Alexis Frey, from Eugene, joined the teams paractice as a potential member of the two time state champion. Initial reaction is that Alexis would be a great addition to the team and we would welcome her with open arms should she decide to join the Sodium squad.
Until next time.
GO SODIUM!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Team
~ noun
- a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest: a soccer team.
- a number of persons associated in some joint action: a team of players.
- a number of persons joined together in unison to achieve a common goal: to win.
- a number persons committed to their coach and each other, giving 100% to be the best they can, day after day, game after game: Sodium.
If it is to be, it's up to me.
GO SODIUM!
Notable Quotes
As the season is just beginning I had a couple people ask me about posting some quotes and people send me some great ones (Thanks Kristina!). So, I pulled some from last year and added some new ones. Hope you like them.
"If you don't think you're a winner, you don't belong here."
"Winning is not a some time thing, it's an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time."
"The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."
~ Vince Lombardi
"The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital."
~ Joe Paterno
"Practice as if you are the worst, play as if you are the best."
~ unk
"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the team won't be worth a dime."
~ Babe Ruth
"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
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."
~ Michael Jordan
"Sodium never lost a soccer game, they just ran out of time."
~SodiumFan
"You ain't seen nothing yet!"
~Bachman Turner Overdrive
"If it is to be, it's up to me."
~ Sodium 2007 & 2008 State Champions, Regionals
Looking forward to a great season.
GO SODIUM!
"If you don't think you're a winner, you don't belong here."
"Winning is not a some time thing, it's an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time."
"The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."
~ Vince Lombardi
"The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital."
~ Joe Paterno
"Practice as if you are the worst, play as if you are the best."
~ unk
"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the team won't be worth a dime."
~ Babe Ruth
"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
"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."
~ Michael Jordan
"Sodium never lost a soccer game, they just ran out of time."
~SodiumFan
"You ain't seen nothing yet!"
~Bachman Turner Overdrive
"If it is to be, it's up to me."
~ Sodium 2007 & 2008 State Champions, Regionals
Looking forward to a great season.
GO SODIUM!
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