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!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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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