Spring League Schedule Posted

Thanks to Terry Priest for scoping out the Spring schedule so I could post it here.

OK folks, looks like we start right out of the gate taking on two powerhouse teams in USA Hotshots and LOSC Extreme respectively. So the time is NOW to start thinking about getting after it because every game in the Spring counts towards League standings AND State Cup placement so none of them can be taken for granted. Let's come out fired up and ready to be the best we can be, as prepared as we can be and as mentally tough as we can be. There isn't a team in this league that anyone can say is better than you Sodium, the time in NOW to prove it.

Spring League Schedule:

2/6/10 vs United SA Hotshots - West Salem HS 9:00AM
2/7/10 vs LOSC Extreme - Hazelia Field 9:30AM

2/13/10 vs EMFC Magic - REC #2 2:15PM
2/14/10 vs FC Portland - REC #2 2:30PM

2/20/10 vs SSC Hotspur - Tigard HS 12:00PM
2/21/10 vs OR Rush 95 - Aloha HS 9:00AM

3/6/10 vs United SA Hotshots - Aloha HS 4:30PM
3/7/10 vs SSC Hotspur - REC #2 2:45PM

To view the entire bracket click here.

From under the umbrellas the Sodium fans yell; GO SODIUM!!

Comment Response

Well, it seems I am now being scrutinized for my verbiage and intentionally omitting facts. I know it’s a slow period for soccer right now so I guess people need to find other areas for which to attack.
Below is a post from, you guessed it, Anonymous. It is in response to the 12/26/09 post entitled; ‘Oregon State 7 v 7 Indoor Tournament’. If you recall; Sodium lost its first game, tied the second, and then went on to win the tournament. The poster seems to have an issue with the fact that I said Sodium ‘Waltzed through’ the tournament. Please go that post and read the original comment and my reply. My responses are bold.

Newest Comment;
“You are correct. You can post whatever you want, it is your blog. However, you have said many times that if we have comments, to post them here. (Correct, I have never received a comment I didn’t post.) I am just pointing out facts. In Corvallis last year, you did not “waltz through”. That is a fact. (Your opinion. In my opinion we did.) Second, you losing in Tualatin is also fact. Just surprised that it was never mentioned. (Why is that surprising? It was insignificant and thus wasn’t “blogworthly” in my opinion.) You claimed to dominate in one, which was untrue and forgot to mention the other. (If you think losing the first, tying the second and then beating all other teams, including those first two, to take home the first place trophy is not domination, you are watching the wrong tournament. Again, I didn’t feel the Tualatin tournament was worth posting because I don’t even think we had ¼ of our roster. Not a fare assessment of the teams ability really.) And FYI- those talented high school players that you will supposedly play against in Corvallis this year will not be there. Those players will be at the FC Portland College Showcase that is the same weekend.” (So I guess the outcome will be same this year, Sodium will take home the Championship and have a three-peat! Good effort to downplay the tournament and attempt to dishearten the girls. Pretty brave of you, Mr/Mrs Anonymous poster.)

So, as you can plainly see, this poster seems to be upset I didn't mention us not winning a tournament and the fact I used the term ‘Waltzed through’ when describing Sodium’s route to take home the Championship. Again, if you don’t like or agree with what’s written here, don’t read it.

This blog is written to chronicle the achievements of the Sodium team. Both the good and the bad will be chronicled. This is a place to read about the games and what the girls are doing to bolster stewardship within the community, raise funds and everything else. If I omit something it is because I either didn’t remember (as with the case above), didn't feel it could be used as a learning tool or it was insignificant. I always try to add some humor and keep things light. The blog is for the betterment of the team. Period.
If parents, players, coaches and fans read it, great! If they don’t, great! Either way, it doesn’t matter to me.

Change to Comment Process;
Because I get really sick and tired of commenter’s hiding behind the “Anonymous” moniker, I am changing the policies a bit. From now on, in order to post a comment on the blog, you will need to register. Sorry, but it’s just another example of a few spoiling it for the majority.

Looking forward to OSU.

GO SODIUM!!

Futsal Recap Through 12/21

The Sodium squad posted a pair of wins this weekend over Laker TNT and SSC Hotspur teams.

Sodium is definitely on a roll as they tune up their skills in preparation for the OSU Indoor tournament. Sodium, the 2-time defending Champion, will look to start off 2010 with a "Three-Peat"!

On Monday night Sodium defeated WSM Venom with our own Kevin Camp at the helm! Nice Job Kevin!

Next up
1/3/2010 Sodium Green vs Sodium Black @ 1:00PM.

1/9/2010 & 1/10/2010
Sodium plays a couple select Idaho teams that are traveling to Portland to play some of the THUSC teams.

Hope everyone had a great Holiday and will have a safe & joyous New Year!

GO SODIUM!!

Futsal Recap Through 12/13

The Sodium squad has been busy fighting the elements as well as Futsal opponents this season.

Black
W - 12/6 vs PCU White
L - 12/11 vs Zevzda
W - 12/13 vs PCU Blue

Green
L - 12/6 vs Laker TNT
W - 12/13 vs PCU White

Next Up:
Sunday 12/20/09
Black vs Laker TNT @ 10:30AM
Green vs SSC Hotspur @ 2:40PM

Monday 12/21/09
Black [DNP]
Green vs WSM Venom @ 1:20PM

Sunday 1/3 [last game]
THUSC Black vs THUSC Green @ 1:00PM

The Futsal season has proved to be very instructional for the Sodium squad. Precise passing, lightening fast decisions and spot on rotations are all part of the game. I think the skills developed by this program will prove to be a positive as we move into the OSU Indoor tournament and on to the remaining league games February 6th.

Great job ladies!

GO SODIUM!!

Oregon State 7 v 7 Indoor Tournament

Sodium is once again going to strut its stuff in Corvallis for the 7 v 7 indoor tournament January 17th.

Last year Sodium waltzed through the U14 age bracket to take home the hardware in dominating fashion. This year the girls are placed in the high school division to test their metal against some of Oregon's talented high school players.

Head South to watch the excitement at the Truax Center and remember...........

GO SDOIUM!!!!