Sodium Sweeps OPL Weekend

Sodium opened the OPL Winter League with a pair victories this weekend.

Saturday afternoon found Sodium squaring off with WSM Venom at Rec #2. The new and improved WSM was bigger, faster and came to play as an influx of OSA players has really boosted this team. Play was physical but leaned toward sloppy at times as Sodium delivered just over 30% in the touch vs control category but lead in both possession and shots on goal. The first half was winding down when, on one of the many corners, Jadyn found Lexi in the 6 yard box for what would prove to be the winning header! A great first goal for OPL action.

Sunday (at the unGodly hour of 8am) Sodium faced their backyard rival FC Portland 95G Navy. These two teams have met many times and it's always battle. Both teams sport several very good ODP standouts and are very evenly matched.
The pace was fast and furious as right out of the gate Sodium was applying pressure on the FC goal. Rachel had another great game as she shut down Sodiums relentless attacks. Midway through the first half on yet another run Willy flicked a perfect pass to Jadyn flying down the left side. Jadyn cut back and ripped the far post net for the lead off score. Play remained deadlocked for the rest of the half.
Sodium came out hot to start the second half. MacKayla took a throw on the right side, spun her mark and charged the goal where she pinpointed her shot just under the bar on the far post for a 2-0 Sodium lead. The scored held until late in the match when Sodium again was knocking. Maddie, (Juliana's little sister U13), put a couple of big league moves on the FC defenders and rocketed her own score the 3-0 finally! The players and crowd roared as Maddie could do nothing but smile. A great moment in Sodium history.

Up Next
More NWCL action!

2/5 vs VUSA Timbers 95 Red @ Harmony Sports Complex (Vancouver) #8 1:00pm Kick-Off
2/6 vs OSSA @ Sunset HS Stadium 9:00am Kick-Off

From the Sidelines
It was great to see the girls shake the HS season off and get back into club shape against FC Portland. These girls play with each other at ODP and many attend the same High School so the winner gets bragging rights as well.

Injuries are becoming a factor as this weekend both Eli (now on crutches) and Dani both went down. Keep stretching, hydrating and doing all you can keep yourselves healthy. As we get ready for the upcoming showcases we need to have everyone game ready. Great job this weekend ladies!

GO SODIUM!!