This will be the last post for this blog. It has been a great year filled with many memorable events, tournaments, players and parents. Try outs for the 2010 season are underway and personnel are changing. One thing that will remain constant in the loyal Sodium fans are the memories, and this blog. I will never remove the teams blogs, they will be our little time capsules etched in eternity. If you are ever feeling nostalgic, come on back and relive the seasons. The great games, the great plays, the great players and the great friendships we all made. My only hope is that the words posted here bring a smile to your face and warm your heart as you recall the season. I still cannot believe this years blog generated over 7000 hits! Far surpassing my wildest expectations! Thank you all for your support and visits this year!
The next blog will be the last
Don't get all excited, what I mean here is that instead of starting a new blog every Sodium season, I will just continue to post at the same address. I may change the pictures or layout, but the address will remain the same until they all graduate and the team disbands. [a very sad day that will be indeed]
So, without further delay, I introduce to you, the official THUSC Sodium blog:
http://www.thuscsodium.blogspot.com
As we will do for many years to come, we yell: GO SODIUM!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
2008 Champs didn't fair well in 2009
In an interesting side note to this years State Cup, none of the 2008 champions in the U11, U12, U13, U14 or U15 brackets made it to the finals. So, Sodium, you weren't alone in your agony this year.
2009 State Cup Results
Lake Oswego defeats FC Portland in PK's to claim the crown and represent Oregon in this years Regional Tournament.
GO SODIUM!
2009 State Cup Results
Lake Oswego defeats FC Portland in PK's to claim the crown and represent Oregon in this years Regional Tournament.
GO SODIUM!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
The bitter taste...
The bitter taste of defeat. Remember this taste Sodium. Take it with you to next year. Remember what it feels like to lose to a team you have no business losing to. Remember what it's like to fall short. Feel the hurt and remember the tears. Could have's, should have's and would have's don't win games. In the end it's balls in the net. They had 1 more than we did. Hold your heads high Sodium, and get mad. And next year, get even. Because next year, it's time to take it personal.
Brief
After last years visit to Regionals we lost some players. But this year Sodium saw the emergence of new, more exciting faces; Lexi Frey, Aliyah Chance, Mac Kearney, Elianna Beard, Taylor Moscoe and Camille Fairbairn. And for the 2010 season we have already added keeper Taylor Luty. At try-outs, even more potential Sodium greats will emerge.
I would like to recognize those who guest played for us this year;
Bailey & Bethany Hall, Sahalie Doe, Crystal, Delaney, Cailin and other players from Mercury.
I am not one to dwell in the past. I am someone who learns from it and moves on. I do not dwell on the "Why" but focus on the "What".
What are we going to do make Sodium better next year?
What sre we going to do to make sure we are competitive with LOSC, Rush, FC?
What new players are we going to bring on?
What position changes will be made next year? [if any?]
What personnel will & will not be returning?
What are the coaches strategies for next year?
What can we as parents do to help in our girls development?
As most, I'm sure, I can't believe this season is over. Anti-climatic compared to the last 2. But now is the time to reflect and regroup. To come out next year a seasoned, well-oiled, soccer machine. As with years past I am sure we will loose a few and add a few players. For those who leave, for whatever reason, it has been our pleasure playing with you. Thanks for all the great memories you have provided and you will always have a warm spot in our hearts and on our team. For those who join, welcome! We're glad your here and look forward to a great season! Jump on and strap in, it's going to be a wild ride!
Thanks!
To coach Tom and Nikki for their countless hours, the lessons they taught and their commitment to the team. For pulling from the girls what they didn't know they had.
A special thanks goes out to Kristina Cook, Molly Kearney & Caryn Camp for their hard work, organization and scheduling this season.
And to all the parents, Thanks. For the car pools, the hotels, the expenses, the band-aides and shoulders to cry on and all the support this year. It wouldn't have been Sodium with you.
And of course, THANKS to the Lady Warriors. We are so very proud of you.
For the hours of great soccer you provided. For the laughter and the tears. For being great daughters and giving your parents the opportunity to be proud. For giving everything you have for the team. For sacrifices you made. For the many victories and the few defeats. You are sisters united in a common goal. You are warriors on a field of green. You are Sodium.
You are now and will always be, the greatest team.
With love in our hearts and our chests swelled with pride we yell: GO SODIUM!
Brief
After last years visit to Regionals we lost some players. But this year Sodium saw the emergence of new, more exciting faces; Lexi Frey, Aliyah Chance, Mac Kearney, Elianna Beard, Taylor Moscoe and Camille Fairbairn. And for the 2010 season we have already added keeper Taylor Luty. At try-outs, even more potential Sodium greats will emerge.
I would like to recognize those who guest played for us this year;
Bailey & Bethany Hall, Sahalie Doe, Crystal, Delaney, Cailin and other players from Mercury.
I am not one to dwell in the past. I am someone who learns from it and moves on. I do not dwell on the "Why" but focus on the "What".
What are we going to do make Sodium better next year?
What sre we going to do to make sure we are competitive with LOSC, Rush, FC?
What new players are we going to bring on?
What position changes will be made next year? [if any?]
What personnel will & will not be returning?
What are the coaches strategies for next year?
What can we as parents do to help in our girls development?
As most, I'm sure, I can't believe this season is over. Anti-climatic compared to the last 2. But now is the time to reflect and regroup. To come out next year a seasoned, well-oiled, soccer machine. As with years past I am sure we will loose a few and add a few players. For those who leave, for whatever reason, it has been our pleasure playing with you. Thanks for all the great memories you have provided and you will always have a warm spot in our hearts and on our team. For those who join, welcome! We're glad your here and look forward to a great season! Jump on and strap in, it's going to be a wild ride!
Thanks!
To coach Tom and Nikki for their countless hours, the lessons they taught and their commitment to the team. For pulling from the girls what they didn't know they had.
A special thanks goes out to Kristina Cook, Molly Kearney & Caryn Camp for their hard work, organization and scheduling this season.
And to all the parents, Thanks. For the car pools, the hotels, the expenses, the band-aides and shoulders to cry on and all the support this year. It wouldn't have been Sodium with you.
And of course, THANKS to the Lady Warriors. We are so very proud of you.
For the hours of great soccer you provided. For the laughter and the tears. For being great daughters and giving your parents the opportunity to be proud. For giving everything you have for the team. For sacrifices you made. For the many victories and the few defeats. You are sisters united in a common goal. You are warriors on a field of green. You are Sodium.
You are now and will always be, the greatest team.
With love in our hearts and our chests swelled with pride we yell: GO SODIUM!
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