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!