Sodium takes a couple days off in preparation for quarterfinals.

Wednesday's game against West Coast FC really meant nothing to Sodium. Win, lose or draw, Sodium was advancing to the quarterfinals. WCFC, on the other hand, had everything to lose. They needed a victory by 2 points or more to have a shot at the second position in the bracket. WCFC brought the house and, well, Sodium brought their 'C' game and played like a team who was advancing. Players rested their injuries and played it safe, looking forward to Friday, and handed WCFC an lackadaisical 1-1 tie.

From the sidelines
The West Coast FC coach needs to lighten up on his players. I have never heard a coach yell more negatives at his players than this coach. Everything from "Your walking!" to "Your not giving it everything!". One of our players said he even called a player 'Stupid'. Pretty classy. He was screaming at them to "Play Up, Play Up!!" which they did and that is what gave Lexi Frey the opening to score the tying goal! The keeper couldn't get back into position fast enough because she following the coaches orders. Another nice move. But I can understand the desperation when the wheels start falling off for the 2009 Far West Regional Champions. To finish the preliminary bracket in last place, earning 0 wins and just 2 points and trip home early, must be quite a shock to them.

And to the West Coast FC parents; News Flash: Soccer is a Contact Sport!
Every time a WCFC player was bumped or went down, the parents came unglued. Yelling at the refs and players. It was comical. During one such outburst by a WCFC mom I couldn't help but burst out laughing. She then came over and started yelling at ME! The fans to my left, who were waiting for the next game, were even laughing at her. Again, classy. The best part was when I was collecting the team water bottles and overheard the same mom say; "We totally dominated". My response under my breath; "You sure did, all the way home" Ha Ha Ha!!

Bracket Breakdown
Flight A
NM - Elite FC Barcelona - 7pts
HI - Leahi 96 Premier - 6pts

Flight B
CN-F - Foothill MVLA Lightening - 9pts
NV - Neusport 96 Green - 6pts

Flight C
OR - THUSC United Sodium - 7pts
UT - Sparta 96 Premier - 4pts

Flight D
CN - Mustang Fury - 9pts
CS-S - Arsenal FC - 6pts

Quaterfinals
NM - Elite FC Barcelona vs CS-S - Arsenal FC
CN-F - Foothill MVLA Lightening vs UT - Sparta 96 Premier
OR - THUSC United Sodium vs NV - Neusport 96 Green
CN - Mustang Fury vs HI - Leahi 96 Premier

Stay tuned for updates!

GO SODIUM!!
GO OREGON!!