Week 7 Recap

To recap this weeks games I will..."yawn"...oh, sorry. I will have to say there wasn't a lot of excitement. Or better yet, all the excitement was stored up until the very last game!!

The Recap;

Saturday
EMFC 95 Magic 0 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 0
FC Portland 0 vs THUSC Sodium 0
Sherwood Force 0 vs USA Hotshots 3

Sunday
USA Hotshots 0 vs ESUFC Arsenal 0
OR Rush 95G Nike 1 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 2

Bracket Standings
OR Rush [13 pts]
THUSC Sodium [10 pts]
EMFC Magic [10 pts]
USA Hotshots [9 pts]
SSC Hotspur [9 pts]
LOSC Extreme [7 pts]
Sherwood Force [6 pts]
ESUFC Arsenal [5 pts]
FC Portland 4 pts]

Bracket Notes:
With so many games left it is still pretty up for grabs. Although, if teams are going to make a move, they better do it now! Magic with 10 points only has 1 game remaining where Arsenal & Rush have 4, FC Portland 5. With LOSC going to Cali and missing 2 games, they are really at a disadvantage given they only have 2 games left for a total of 7. Sodium could conceivably max out at 16 points by winning their last 2 games but with Rush having 4 left; will probably have to settle for second place. The dark horse would be Hotshots. If they win out the fall they could capture the bracket lead. In doing so they would have to go through Sodium, Hotspur (playing well right now) and a much improved Arsenal squad. A daunting task.

Notes from the sidelines;

The take-a-ways from Saturdays tie with FC Portland are important.
First, Sodium created great opportunities. Sodium had many, many chances to score. Keep building those opportunities and the goals will come.
Second, Sodium can score from everywhere. The mids started looking at the net instead of passing this match. I know Laura Camp had at least 3 attempts herself and Jill had at least 2. Keep that up and the shots will fall (or at least a forward will be there to mop up!).
Third, the defense is starting to rise up. This fall Sodium is tied with bracket leading Rush in goals allowed with only 3. Saturday, Taylor Luty didn't get an opportunity to stop a shot in the first half, and only got to stop one in the second. Thank goodness the defense passes back to her.
Fourth, Sodium has got to finish, finish, finish. Just keep creating those great opportunities and they will fall.

I was a little disappointed to see the low turnout of Sodium players at the high school practice Sunday evening. You can tell who is rising up and playing their best since 4 of the 5 starting defenders were there. The practice consisted mainly of finishing drills, would have been nice to have some mids and forwards there to work on it. We only had 4 show up I think. It's about commitment ladies. When you are struggling in a particular area it is important to understand what is going wrong and work on correcting it.

I don't think our inability to put the ball in the net is cause for concern though. Look at the U12 season when Sodium went on to win the State Championship, we didn't win a game in October of that season and had such a 'peaks and valley' season it was hard to watch. This year we recognize our talent level and know what we are capable of. Keep working hard and creating those great opportunities and the shots will fall. I think the flood gates are going to open soon and when they do, and when Sodium gets a taste of a few blowouts, watch out!!

From under an umbrella at the 18-yard box, Sodium faithful yell; GO SODIUM!!

Project Warm Up

Many thanks to the Sodium team members and parents who volunteered their time this morning at Project warm up! As you can see the place was packed!









T and T - there DYNOMITE!!

Taylor Coon and Taylor Moscoe lend a helping hand at this years event checking out and bagging much needed clothing for families in the community.

Yet another example of Sodium "Giving Back".

Way to go girls!

GO SODIUM!!

High School Play

I was fortunate to watch Sunset vs Southridge last night and wanted to share some observations from that game.
A) They spread the field. Very rarely do you see two players occupying the same space unless they are involved in a double-team. When a player has the ball, her teammates create avenues for her to pass them the ball; i.e. they take off running in anticipation of a lead pass. They don't stand there and look at her, waiting for a pass, they create a situation where a pass to them will create an opportunity for advancement.
B) Speed of play. These girls play fast. When there is a throw in, BANG it's in! When there is a free kick, BANG, the ball is down and advancing. Every possession by the midfielder the forwards would turn to goal and streak in anticipation of a lead pass. They would cross, trying to create confusion on the defense. But mainly, they wouldn't stand around waiting. They ran to create opportunities.
C) Communication. These girls never stopped chattering for 80 minutes. The defense & keeper, the mids, the forwards. Always let each other know where they were and what they were doing. This gave the girl with the ball knowledge of every option available. When the defender had her back to the field, all the other defenders let her know where the pressure was. If a mid had the ball, the forwards took off and the defenders let her know who was open. It was pretty cool to listen too really.
D) Purpose. With very few exceptions, every pass, whether it got there or not, was intended for another player. Other than when there was action in front of the goal and it needed to be cleared, every possession had the purpose of starting a break to goal. If a defender had the ball, the left & right mids flared out and the center broke free. Once the mid had the ball the forwards would cross, check and run or whatever. They were trying to create a situation where the mid could feed them a pass as they broke to goal. Often I have watched our forwards stand there and wait for a pass from the mids.
D) Physical. These girls know how to use their bodies. I would have to say the best team we have faced that used their bodies for positioning was LOSC. They stepped in front of us and had position all day long. The best girls who do this that should be copied on our team are Jill Farely, KJ & Emmy. I don't know if that's something they teach at ODP but it is surely something ALL our girls need to adopt.

These were just a few helpful hints I wanted to pass on from the game last night. And, by the way, Sunset won 1-0. I wouldn't have added that but I'm an Alumni so, well, you know.

GO SODIUM!!

Desire | Commitment | Team

This is a reprint of a post from the U13 season. Posted April 30th, 2009. A lot has happened in 6 months, but I felt this is just as important now as it was back then.

This will be the last post prior to the first Quarter Final game. I want to take this opportunity to address what it means and what it takes to be, not only a Championship caliber, but any, team. These are the opinions of a former coach and athlete.

Desire The player wants to be there. Period. You will never develop an athlete who's parents pushed him/her into a sport. They have to love it and desire to be the best and contribute to the success of the team. This desire will push them to give 100% in practice and thus, perform at that same level during the game. You play like you practice. A player with this desire doesn't complain that the coach is pushing them too hard, that they had to run an extra lap or another flight of stairs. Players with this desire push themselves and their teammates because they know it is for their own good, It will make them faster, stronger, better.

Commitment To be an effective part of any team, all players need to be committed. Committed to the success of the team. If that means getting physical & rough at practice because that is the type of opponent you face, then so be it. There should never be a question. Your opponent will never back down from you, your teammates shouldn't either. Commitment means being to practice on time and working your behind off while you're there. Commitment means practicing good nutrition and getting plenty of sleep because if you don't, you run the risk of not playing to the level you need to be at and the team expects. It means doing whatever it takes. A player who is not willing to commit 100% to the team, should not be on the team.

Team [taken from July 1st, 2008 post titled: Team] ~ noun

1. a number of persons forming one of the sides in a game or contest: a soccer team.
2. a number of persons associated in some joint action: a team of players.
3. a number of persons joined together in unison to achieve a common goal: to win.
4. 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.

To be part of a team is a great achievement. To be part of a championship team is an outstanding accomplishment. What that means is that you have fought together, sacrificed together and won together. You have developed a bond that few realize and even fewer recognize. These are your sisters. You are solders doing battle on a field of green. When you step onto the field this weekend or any weekend, look into your teammates eyes and see the look of a warrior. A Lady Warrior. Sodium.

Your fans will be screaming our heads off; GO SODIUM!

Week 6 Recap

Well, it certainly was interesting this weekend to say the least. Here is a recap of the games in week 6;

Saturday
THUSC Sodium 0 vs LOSC Extreme 0
EMFC 95 Magic 0 vs OR Rush 95G Nike 1
USA Hotshots 1 vs Sherwood Force 0

Sunday
Sherwood Force 1 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 3
LOSC Extreme 2 vs USA Hotshots 1
ESUFC Arsenal 2 vs THUSC Sodium 1

Bracket Standings
OR Rush [13 pts] - 5 games remaining
EMFC 95 Magic [9 pts] - 2 games remaining
THUSC Sodium [9 pts] - 3 games remaining
LOSC Extreme [7 pts] - 4 games remaining
Sherwood Force [6 pts] - 4 games remaining
SSC 95 Hotspur [5 pts] - 4 games remaining
USA Hotshots [5 pts] - 5 games remaining
ESUFC Arsenal [4 pts] - 5 games remaining
FC Portland A GU14 Platinum [3 pts] - 5 games remaining

Bracket Notes
With so many games remaining it looks like the bracket is still wide open. For example, if FC wins out and OR Rush falls off the map, FC would have enough points to be #1. So, as we saw this weekend, anything can happen.

Notes from the sidelines
Here's where it gets kinda ugly. After Sodium fell to Arsenal last night Tom had a few choice words for the girls. But before I go into that I have to say 'Hats off' to Arsenal. They flat out beat us. They out-hustled us, they out-played us, and they deserved the victory hands down. The Arsenal team we played last night would have beat the LOSC team we faced Saturday in my opinion. OK, on to the business at hand.

Tom recapped this weekend like this;
1) Sodium is not playing as a team right now, they are playing like individuals. At one given time there are 7 girls playing and 3 taking a break. That is where the collapse is happening. We should never have players taking a break.
2) We got out prepared. Arsenal obviously put in the time & effort in preparation and we did not. We cannot think that just because we are Sodium, we automatically get the W. Doesn't work that way. We need to prepare HARDER, LONGER and get better every day BECAUSE we are Sodium.
3) Disappointment. We have yet to play to our potential since Burlington, WA. Why?

Please think about what Tom said lady warriors.

Ask yourself: Are you taking a break on the field? Are you playing to the best of your abilities or just sliding by? When you get beat, do you give up and watch or bust your butt to get the ball back? Are you practicing 'Team Defense' or just playing your position? Are you playing with the ball and loosing it or are you making 2 or 3 good touches and passing with purpose? In practice, are you working to get better or looking forward to the end of practice? When we came off the field last night were you thinking "What could I have done better?" or "Where are we stopping for dinner?" Those things will separate the players from the posers.

Up Next;
Sodium is scheduled to face LOSC again on 10/25 but I believe LOSC is going to be playing in a tournament in California. Best of luck LOSC. I did notice that FC Portland doesn't play on 10/25. Maybe arrange a friendly at the same field using the same ref's?

The E*A*T defense holds off another LOSC attack!

* picture sent in by LOSC team manager Joe Donlon. Thanks for the great action shot!

Until next time: GO SODIUM!!

Couple of thoughts for today.

View from the sidelines
This section is dedicated to my editorial comments. Some parents may not like it. If you are easily offended by any of my earlier posts I suggest you stop reading now. Proceed at your own risk but don't go slamming me on any forum later, I warned you!

A parent came up to me during the LOSC game and said; "There just another team". You know I had to think about it for a moment but it really brought the entire fall season into perspective. He's right; LOSC IS just another team. A team we had no business tying Saturday. Did Sodium play well? Yeah. Did they bring their "A" game? Not even close. Frankly, I believe their isn't a team in this years bracket that can compete with us with the exception of maybe OR Rush. We went to Eagle Crest and saw the best they had. Was it a good hard fought game? Sure. Again, was Sodium firing on all cylinders? Not so much.
Here is a prime example; In both the Sherwood and LOSC games at the final whistle the fans/parents for both Sherwood and LOSC cheered. The Sodium players, coaches, fans and parents were pissed. We are not happy walking away with a tie. As Tom mentioned at post-game, we haven't played our "A" game since Regionals in Burlington, WA in July where we beat the Washington State Champion and several outstanding teams. Any of those teams would plow through this bracket like a hot knife through butter. Then why aren't we?

I have a couple thoughts;

A) I think Sodium doesn't give themselves enough credit.
Now, I'm not saying we need to be cocky but look at everything you've accomplished since the U11 State Championship! Give yourself more credit. You're a great team if you keep working hard, stay focused you will again be the State Champion. IF YOU KEEP WORKING HARD AND STAY FOCUSED.

B) Sodium gives their opponent too much respect.
I will never say to overlook an opponent. I will never underestimate the opposition. But a prime example is Saturday against LOSC. ooooo, Big bad Lake Oswego. Come on ladies. You proved it on the field, they are just another team we should have put away 3-0. You proved it. Same with FC or Keizer. Big deal. If you enter the game with the mindset that you are going to go out and dominate, you will. That you are going to take all the hard work and sacrifice and take it out on your opponent. That you are not going to be satisfied until we are up 5-0 and the final whistle blows. YOU WILL! It's a place mentally we haven't gotten too yet. But you will.

C) Killer instinct.
Sodium doesn't go for the throat. Let me give you an example you can relate too; Like Edward Cullen going for a meal. The animal he pursues is 3 times his size. The only way he knows he can win [or feed I guess] is if he goes for the big vein in the throat, and he does. And he hangs on and grips tighter and harder until the animal gives up and rolls over dead. Sodium, you need to approach each game like that. [Kinda gross but you get the point.] If you score, you need to see how fast you can score again! If MAC puts in a goal, what do you think her thoughts are? "Oh, I'd like someone else to score next." NO WAY! She's thinking how she can score again, AND AGAIN! That's what I'm talking about. From the opening whistle, don't let these teams think they ever have a chance. Once you score, or beat your mark, do it AGAIN, and AGAIN, and AGAIN until they want to quit. Let me go back in time for a moment to make a point. Our school paper in high school interviewed the baddest players on the football team for an article. The article was titled "What it takes to win, a players perspective." [Or something similar]. It outlined the physical and mental state a player gets into before a game. Let me paraphrase from my fading memory from that article; ["...on gameday I go through the same rituals. I eat the same food, wear the same clothes and listen to the same music. The mental preparation started the day before, but in the morning, all I can think about is the game. I go through classes and try to concentrate, no way. I see my teammates in the hall, they are oblivious, they are rehearsing plays and assignments. By lunch time the adrenalin is starting to flow but I keep it in check, I don't want to burn out. At this point I have gone over my assignments and everything my opponent is going to throw at me a thousand times. I am ready. I switch my focus to them, my enemy. I start to think about why they are here. They are here to beat us, and that pisses me off. I think of how I am going to dominate the player across from me. By days end I am fired up. I head to the locker room and get dressed. Again, ritual. I wear the same shirt underneath my pads, same wrist bands & gloves and listen to the same songs on my headphones. I am entering the zone. My hatred is really building now and I can see them in my minds eye. We group to take the field for warm ups. I am beginning to shake as the adrenalin builds. I am ready. I see my teammates as we prepare for battle. They too are in the zone. Some have tears in their eyes. We can't wait to take the field. After warm ups we are on the sidelines and all I can see is red. All I can see is the enemy across the field. All I can see is hate. We kick off and they have the ball, my turn to inflict pain and I am so ready. The first play is a sweep and I fill from my strong safety position and knock the crap out of the running back. It feels good because when I crushed him, I heard the air rush out of his lungs. I stand over him and look into his face mask at his wide eyes. "I own you" I tell him, and he knows it..."] Anyway, the story continues. A little much for 13 year old girls I agree but the point remains, we need to get after teams from whistle to whistle and never let up.
D) Finish.
Yes, the LOSC keeper is all world, I agree. She will be the best we face now and for years to come. But what about Sherwood's keeper? Or Rush? We need to make every shot count. And if you miss one? Who cares! Get angry and say the next ones going in! And then start working on getting it. Keep shooting! The hardest thing for us on the sidelines is to watch you girls work very hard for an opportunity and then shoot it right at the keeper! AAAGGGHHH! LOL! I know, we aren't in the game. All I can say is keep shooting because this curse happens to Sodium, and every other team, every year. We'll work it out and then watch the avalanche begin!

E) First to the ball/win it in the air.
I watched the LOSC team do some amazing things on the field Saturday. When the ball was heading towards a Sodium player they would jump or step in front and win the ball. They did it at nearly every position. They beat us their because we weren't moving towards the ball with the attitude of winning it. We were waiting for it to come to us. As a coach we call it being REactive instead of PROactive. We can't wait for the ball to get to us at this level. We need to approach it and win it. Period. Extreme did a great job of that and it kept them in the game. Sodium also needs to use their heads, literally. We need to win every ball in the air. We have been doing this well but only at about 50%. If we can get closer to 85 or 90%, we can create more scoring opportunities.

F) I will say that Sodium pushed up and when the ball was cleared to mid-field, we were on it. That is the first time in a while we have seen that happen. Whether it was our defenders pushing up or our mids hanging back slightly, it seemed that we were there to keep the pressure on. Awesome job.

Anyway, just some things to think about as we approach this afternoons game.

With umbrella's in hand the Sodium faithful yell: GO SODIUM!!

The time is now

Today you take the field against the defending State Champion, a position you held proudly for 2 years. As with any match when we face LOSC it will be a battle. A hard fought, physical and emotional war. The time is now for players to put aside their illness, their injuries, their differences and unite. The time is now to take what you've been taught, to remember the work you've done, the sacrifices you made, and come together as a team, Sodium. When you do that, no other team can hold a candle to you. When every player is giving it her all, leaving everything she has on the field, you are untouchable.
For 70 minutes this afternoon, in the rain and cold, you will be called upon by your coach, your fans and your teammates to just that.
Who will be the hero today? Who will rise above the rest to lead the team into battle? The defense? The midfield? The forwards? All are capable, all posses the tools, the skills & the attitude.
It's what's inside that will determine the hero today. Who wants it more. Who is willing to lay it all on the line. Who is willing to leave everything on the field of play. That is who will emerge the hero.

Is that you?

From the cold aluminum stands at PCC Rock Creek the Sodium faithful scream; GO SODIUM!

What the @#$%!?! a.k.a Week 5 Recap

Anyone who looked at the week 5 results for the bracket would say just that. From Rush administering an impressive shellacking to LOSC, to the Magic thumping FC Portland, the Premier Gold Bracket was turned upside down this weekend.

Here's the recap;
Saturday 10/10
Lake Oswego traveled to Eagle Crest where a 'Back to 100%' OR Rush team was laying in wait. When the dust settled the Rush squad had handed the reigning Oregon State Champs their second loss in three matches, 3-0.
For the second time this fall season the Magic from Eugene proved they are a force to be reckoned with as they knocked off Oregon State Champion two-time runner up FC Portland 5-1 on Saturday! This win boosts Magic near the top the Premier Gold Bracket and gives a boost of confidence to the mighty Eugene team.
In the afternoon game United SA Hotshots faced the SSC Hotspur. In a game destined for greatness these two powerhouses battled to a 2-2 deadlock and earned each 1 point.
Sunday 10/11
The first game pitted the much improved ESUFC Arsenal against Eugene Magic who was flying high after a big Saturday victory. Never to be taken lightly Arsenal handed Eugene all they could handle and the match ended deadlocked at 0-0.
In the nightcap our very own Sodium played host to Sherwood Force. In a word, frustrating. Play was confined the majority of the game to the Sherwood end of the field. The lady warriors just could not cap their attack with a goal. High, wide, off the bar and several great keeper saves kept Sodium off the board. To sum it up, Sherwood had 1 shot on goal at halftime. To Sherwood's credit again, they gave Sodium a battle. Their defense held fast despite the onslaught from Sodium. In the second half Sherwood mounted several attacks that were thwarted by Sodiums steadfast defense. The 0-0 final tally didn't help either team advance in the standings so it's time to regroup and look towards next weeks match-ups.

Points tally after this weekend
OR Rush 95G Nike [10 pts]
EMFC 95 Magic [9 pts]
THUSC Sodium [8 pts]
Sherwood Force [6 pts]
FC Portland A - GU14 Platinum [3 pts]
LOSC Extreme [3 pts]
United SA Hotshots [2 pts]
SSC Hotspur [2 pts]
ESUFC Arsenal 1 pt]

On the pitch next week;
Saturday 10/17
LOSC Extreme @ THUSC Sodium
Sherwood Force @ United SA Hotshots
OR Rush 95G Nike @ EMFC 95 Magic
Sunday 10/18
SSC 95 Hotspur @ Sherwood Force
United SA Hotshots @ LOSC Extreme
THUSC Sodium @ ESUFC Arsenal

Notes from the sidelines
I think Sodium really didn't have it together against Sherwood. They didn't communicate and the Force defender, #2 I believe, shut down a normally potent Sodium attack. It wasn't that we were taking Sherwood for granted by any stretch, it was just we seemed out of sorts on the field. I know some of the girls aren't 100% due to illness and injury but that is no excuse for not pulling out a victory against a team we have handled in the past. Personally, I was hoping this was going to be a tune up for next weeks showdown against arch rival LOSC. We all know the bad blood that exists between these teams and the battles that have been fought between them in the past.
Even though their current record doesn't indicate it, this Extreme team is all that and more. They are aggressive, fast, smart and know what it takes to win. Sodium better lace up their cleats and be ready to go to war next Saturday because you know both these teams are going to bring nothing less than their "A" games to PCC!

High atop the bleachers at PCC Rock Creek the loyal Sodium fans will scream: GO SODIUM!!

Sodium player achieves honor

Sodium's very own Taylor Moscoe achieved a great honor by being named Co-President for NJHS...(National Junior Honor Society) for Sherwood Middle School!

Congratulations Taylor!

Taylor's great accomplishment should be an example to all players that you can achieve greatness in both academics and sports if you put your mind to it and work had.

These girls are not only fierce competitors on the field, but in the classroom too!

I'll sit here with my abacus and yell: GO SODIUM!!

It's about work

I would like all the parents to read this article on Oregonlive.com and share it with their players. It's about work ethic. It's about playing like you practice and the importance of being the player you hope to be day in and day out. It's about setting an example. How many of our players set an example every day? How many of our players give 100% in practice? It's about working through adversity and playing in pain.

Mainly, it's about the love of the game. I suggest we all read this article and take away from it that regardless of the score, regardless of the teams record, it's about setting an example and being proud. Proud of your sport, of your team, and proud of yourself every day.

We are Sodium. A two time state champion with many more to come. A regional and national contender. How often do we remind ourselves of that in practice? How often are we giving our best efforts to want to be the best, to achieve the best we can be both on and off the field? Think about this as you read the article. This gentleman overcame adversity to earn the respect of not only his team, parents and fans, but of a former NFL coach. That's quite an accomplishment. One I hope we all work at achieving every day.

Read it below.


http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/10/portland_state_football_energe.html


GO SODIUM!

Sodium Blog Receives Some Recognition

I was contacted by a large soccer related blog, soccerblogs.net, to be included in their daily feeds. Of course, I graciously accepted!! LOL!
So, every update I post will be included in this blogs updates! They said I should expect my hits to about double!

From now on lady warriors, every game, scrimmage and car wash are going to be chronicled on a large scale!

From in front of keyboard I'm yelling; GO SODIUM!!

U14 Gold Bracket Standings, Week 4

After this weekends hard hitting battles, the standings shifted a bit. Below are the results;

Sodium & OR Rush tied [7 pts]
Sherwood Force & Magic tied [5 pts]
LOSC & FC Portland tied [3 pts]
USA Hotshots & SSC Hotspur tied [1 pt]
ESUFC Arsenal [0 pts]

So there you have it, the bracket as of week 4.

Have a great week and we'll see you on the pitch!

GO SODIUM!!

Solid Performance This Weekend

Sodium turned in a solid performance against an always tough ESUFC Arsenal this weekend.
Play was back-and-forth for most of the first half with both keepers coming up strong. Late in half Eli Beard drove the ball deep down the left side, ripped a beautiful cross to a flying Jadyn McMillan who finished the play into the back of the net! The home crowed exploded as the lady warriors took a 1-0 lead into half.
Second half proved to be a little tougher as Arsenal came out fired up and took the game right at Sodium. As a true champion the lady warriors flexed the defense, controlled the mids and answered the attacks. Midway through the second Katy Moller drove the ball down the left side, cut back and fired a great 20-yard cross to the net where an always hustling Eli Beard was rushing the far post to finish it into the net and give Sodium a 2-0 lead.
The "Never to be underestimated" Arsenal squad cinched up their laces and got after it. A few occasions saw the Sodium defenders on their heels. Taylor Luty delivered another solid games in goal as she deflected shots and stopped the onslaught towards the end, one shot glanced off the crossbar for what we thought was a sure goal. Only the hustle of defense saved the day on that one. One of the final pushes produced fruit for Arsenal when a shot glanced off the far post and skipped to the middle of the box where the attacking Arsenal forward was there for the finish, bring the final tally Sodium 2, Arsenal 1.
I am sure we will meet this team again so strap on your shin guards Sodium, and expect a battle!

Up next:
10/11 vs Sherwood Force @ REC #2. 3:00pm game time.

Bracket update:
Sodium and OR Rush share the top spots with 7 pts each.

Spotlight for Next Week;
Next weekend will be the tell all since Rush will take on LOSC at Eagle Crest. This will be the test for both teams to see where the Fall season will end up.
FC Portland will battle the pesky EMFC Magic in Eugene. FC needs a win to break them into the top 3 points slot.
Hotshots take on SSC in Keizer. This should prove to be one of the better games this weekend as, surprisingly, both these teams have fallen into the bottom third of the bracket. Watch these teams folks, they won't be there for long!
Sundays matches find the Magic taking on Arsenal and our very own Sodium hosting Sherwood Force at the REC.

Best of luck to all!

"Practice Hard, Play Harder!"

GO SODIUM!!

Premier Gold Bracket Standings & Stuff

As September fades away and October is upon us, here are the standings prior to this weekends games;

THUSC Sodium [4 pts]
OR Rush 95G Nike [4 pts]
Sherwood Force [4 pts]
EMFC 95 Magic [4 pts]
FC Portland Platinum [3 pts]
SSC 95 Hotspur [1 pt]
USA Hotshots [1 pt]
LOSC Extreme [0 pts]
ESUFC Arsenal [0 pts]

Good luck to the teams that play this weekend!

Other news;
As we all know OYSA changed the structure of the fall league. [See poll to the right] Goal Lines published an article explaining the changes. Read it here.

Up Next;
10/3 - Sodium is volunteering to help with the Portland Marathon prep @ Hilton downtown.

10/4 vs ESUFC Arsenal 1:30pm Game Time @ REC#2

Have a great weekend and remember; GO SODIUM!!