New & Positive Perspective

As I looked back on February I realized I was looking at what we were doing in the wrong perspective. Sure, we were 1-0-4 in our 5 games but let's break it down.

We tied LOSC 0-0. They are the defending State Champion. We possessed the ball longer and had more shots on goal.

We beat Magic 1-0. Magic was coming off a couple of big wins and is the upcoming team. If Sahalie hadn't had another spectacular game, it could have been a lot more.

Tied FC Portland 0-0. We outplayed them. More time of possession and shots on goal.

Tied Hotspur 1-1. Were down late, kept our composure and scored. Had several late runs deep that could have produced a winner.

Tied OR Rush 0-0. We played better in this game than we had the last couple. Started gelling with and trusting your team mates. Had possession in Rush's side of field 85% of game. Had many more opportunities to score.

Take Aways
Defense is playing great. The last time we let in a score before this weekend was October 18th of last year. We lead the bracket with least goals allowed with 4.

In February our midfields played exceptional. They are instrumental in setting up the attack and controlling the ball in our opponents side.

Our forwards, even though they haven't racked up a zillion goals, have created a zillion opportunities. In February our forwards have out shot our opponents 4 to 1 (my best guess).

So keep creating opportunities and the goals will fall. Keep shooting and they will find the net. Defense, keep getting better every practice and every game. we have never let a game out of our control and if we continue to do that, we will control our own destiny. You have shown you can play with the best because you are one of the best. Heads up, keep striving to get better, take away from this month what you can do to get better and strengthen the things you do best.
You are a contender Sodium. You are a top playing Premier Gold team that has a bright future ahead of you. So concentrate on the task at hand and focus on your goals.

Good luck at Blue Mountain next weekend and lets repeat as the BME Champions. The Champions you know you are.

Weekend Bracket Round Up
Saturday
HotSpur vs THUSC 1-1
Hotshots vs OR Rush 0-0
FC Portland vs LOC Extreme 0-0

Sunday
THUSC vs OR Rush 0-0
EMFC Magic vs LOSC Extreme 1-2
Hotspur vs ESUFC Arsenal 0-1

GO SODIUM!!