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Volume IV, Issue 1
Well Hello Greater South Walton Soccer Supporters!
What a Fantastic First Saturday of Footy Action!! The Players and Gaffers (Coaches) were primed and ready, the fields were in excellent shape, and everyone, including many Parents, looked sharp, supportive, and unified decked out in their club's kits and colours. And of course, the action on the pitch was tremendous. But don't just take my word for it. Here's some Match Reports and Comments from those bitten by the bug, known as The Beautiful Game:
U-13+
Fat Daddy's UNITED v. STANDARD de Red Bar
By STANDARD Trainer, Michelle Binkley
On Saturday, Team Red's raw talent mixed with hard work and dedication really showed. They came out with high spirits, good attitudes and were all ready to play. They started out strong, Maguire Foreste scoring the first goal of the season within minutes of the first quarter. Andy Rodriguez, the lead scorer,(with four goals throughout the game) following close behind with the next one. Fiona Wilson, our second leading scorer with three goals for the game scored the third goal and the Reds began with a strong lead in their first game of the season. Mitchell Trantina, our starting goalie, did an outstanding job and had several good blocks. Late in the third quarter he was able to get out of the goal and play some offense and took the ball straight down the field for an assist and then a goal. Spencer Barbeau, our second goalie had a great block and was unfortunately injured. Now one of our older Players and leaders was out, so all of the team came together to make up for the loss, and Maguire ended the half with a pinpoint assist to the center.
In the second half the STANDRD Players really enjoyed moving around and trying different positions. Everyone was afforded the opportunity to play both offense and defense. The well roundedness and cohesiveness of the team sustained at every position. Our leading scorers Andy and Fiona both had another goal as well as an assist. An explosive fast break play by Mitchell and Andy, with a pass and go assist ending with a goal by Micthell. We ended the game with our youngest and newest to the game Player, Daniel Leuze, scoring our final goal! Overall everyone played great. Parker Brammer got to play offense and defense and was a strong addition to the team. Patrick Stone played with all his heart out on that field, throwing himself for every 50/50 ball he could. If he was on defense, he was ready to go and was at the right spot at the right time, while on offense he was working plays and trying to make things happen. Tyler Margaretten, our captain of the defense, played strong and headed up a tight and strong defense throughout the game. He even played goalie for a time and had several stops there as well. Jack Barry, also a strong and talented defensive player, stopped the ball on many occassions and even took a couple steals down the sides for fast breaks. Overall Team Red played great and everyone contributed to the win. GO TEAM RED BAR!!!!!!
U-10 Division
Cafe' Rendez-Vous CELTIC v. Canaan's DYNAMO
By DYNAMO Parent, Amy Springer
DYNAMO won our match Saturday, 7-1 against Celtic. Looks like we are going to have a pretty good year! Our Players had the "perfect" goal on saturday! The Gaffer, Billy Johnson, says he has been waiting on that goal for 3 sasons. The Players passed all the way down the field between all three forwards and then Christian Springer passed it to the top of the penalty area to Jacob D'Aleo who nearly put a hole in the net with his blast and score! It was so awesome!!!!! Looking forward to a great season!
U-8 Division
Fat Daddy's UNITED v. STANDARD de Red Bar
By The UNITED Gaffer, Doug Bock
The Fall season got off to a great start as Fat Daddy's United burst from the gate like a rabid black Eagle, foaming at the beak. Like a rolling stone, Dylan Sturdivant gathered no moss as he rumbled in for a quick opening strike. But the mighty Red Menace known as Standard de Red Bar came to play as well, and they didn't take American Express. They returned the favor a few minutes later to tie the score at 1-a piece. A scoreless battle erupted for the remainder of the quarter, with both teams showing great spirit and tenacious D to deny all who would presume to crease the nets.
Come the second quarter, though, the center could not hold for Standard, as the United Eagle spread its wings, with Caden Casillo, Evan Gore, Nadia Bock, and Josue' (pronounced like "Joe's Way" ) DeCarvalho soaring wide to open up the field, while Eric "Big E" Plunk and Dylan "Big D" Sturdivant poured on the pressure from the center, with Dylan scoring twice more for the hat trick. To seal off the backfield, Mathew Christiansen and Elise Plunk, despite their lack of a building permit, put on their hard hats and laid up a brick wall that no ball could pass (unsurprisingly, referee Brian Maas failed to notice their construction activity, which continued through the match). Any stray ball that landed in their brickyard was launched right back into the redzone with some sort of howitzer onto which they had strapped a couple pairs of cleats.
The melee continued into the second half, with some near-misses by Standard and some heroic defensive stops by United's razor-sharp Eagle claws. But the black birds had babies to feed back at the nest, and would not be denied their prey as Evan Gore tore into the net on a breakaway, while DeCarvalho and Sturdivant combined forces for a lethal, lightening-fast final strike.
All the players displayed great skill and sportsmanship, and both teams should be commended for a great match!
Cafe' Rendez-Vous CELTIC v. CPH GALAXY
By The GALAXY Gaffer, Kirby Williams
Very close match that couldve gone either way. Tied 1-1 at half and Celtic up 2-1 at the end of 3 quarters. Galaxy scored 2 goals in last 5 minutes to pull out the W, 3-2. Despite the coaching, playing in the noon time hour, and 3 kids out with the flu, the Galaxy persevered and never gave up. I was very proud of the team. Mac Williams scored 1 goal from field and Michael Nemecek scored 2 goalsthe game tieing and the game winning goals for Galaxy! The Celtic scorers played a great game and should be highly commended.
By The CELTIC Gaffer, Coleen Franek
Our scorers were Jaden Joodi in the first half and Brandon Emerick with a great individual effort to take a 2-1 lead in the 2nd Half. The CELTIC Nation and Bhoys & Ghirls can hold their heads high knowing that they competed until the final whistle and pushed the pre-season favorites in U-8, with no weak links on their squad, to their max. CELTIC U-8 will continue to focus on teaching and getting the most out of each Player, and WE aspire to working together as a team, not unlike a few of the other teams that have been together much longer, to accomplish our goals throughout the season. Three things to count on:
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To find out more about this past Saturday's Matches, including standing in the League Table and some individual statistics, just follow this link: http://www.us98soccer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=1
We appreciate and promote anyone involved in providing the information that is part of making this league and every season so much fun to be a part of and follow. Please do not hesitate to send us YOUR submissions at christian@us98soccer.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
UEFA Champions League
There is a little competition going on in Europe as I type, that much like US98 Soccer's Champions League, includes some of the best of the areas participants, talent, and fans. Some recent highlights or upcoming competions that include teams whose names you might recognize are:
Jason Thompson Charity Golf Tournament
Please mark your calendars and make reservations for Sunday, October 18th at Windswept Dunes Golf Course in Freeport! This event will help provide financial assistance toUS98 Soccer's own Coach Jason Thompson, who was diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cancer known. At just 28 years old, this exceptional self-employed volunteer for, member of, and friend to the Greater South Walton Community really needs our help. You can find out more information regarding Jason and this event and chance to help on his website: www.kickingitforjason.com. Whether financial assistance, prayers, or well-wishes, every bit helps.
That is it for now! This Saturday we are at Helen McCall Park, so check the front page of the website for updated Match Fixtures, as some times may have changed just a little.
Cheers & See You Out On The Pitch!
~ US98 Soccer
Volume IV, Issue 1
Well Hello Greater South Walton Soccer Supporters!
What a Fantastic First Saturday of Footy Action!! The Players and Gaffers (Coaches) were primed and ready, the fields were in excellent shape, and everyone, including many Parents, looked sharp, supportive, and unified decked out in their club's kits and colours. And of course, the action on the pitch was tremendous. But don't just take my word for it. Here's some Match Reports and Comments from those bitten by the bug, known as The Beautiful Game:
U-13+
Fat Daddy's UNITED v. STANDARD de Red Bar
By STANDARD Trainer, Michelle Binkley
On Saturday, Team Red's raw talent mixed with hard work and dedication really showed. They came out with high spirits, good attitudes and were all ready to play. They started out strong, Maguire Foreste scoring the first goal of the season within minutes of the first quarter. Andy Rodriguez, the lead scorer,(with four goals throughout the game) following close behind with the next one. Fiona Wilson, our second leading scorer with three goals for the game scored the third goal and the Reds began with a strong lead in their first game of the season. Mitchell Trantina, our starting goalie, did an outstanding job and had several good blocks. Late in the third quarter he was able to get out of the goal and play some offense and took the ball straight down the field for an assist and then a goal. Spencer Barbeau, our second goalie had a great block and was unfortunately injured. Now one of our older Players and leaders was out, so all of the team came together to make up for the loss, and Maguire ended the half with a pinpoint assist to the center.
In the second half the STANDRD Players really enjoyed moving around and trying different positions. Everyone was afforded the opportunity to play both offense and defense. The well roundedness and cohesiveness of the team sustained at every position. Our leading scorers Andy and Fiona both had another goal as well as an assist. An explosive fast break play by Mitchell and Andy, with a pass and go assist ending with a goal by Micthell. We ended the game with our youngest and newest to the game Player, Daniel Leuze, scoring our final goal! Overall everyone played great. Parker Brammer got to play offense and defense and was a strong addition to the team. Patrick Stone played with all his heart out on that field, throwing himself for every 50/50 ball he could. If he was on defense, he was ready to go and was at the right spot at the right time, while on offense he was working plays and trying to make things happen. Tyler Margaretten, our captain of the defense, played strong and headed up a tight and strong defense throughout the game. He even played goalie for a time and had several stops there as well. Jack Barry, also a strong and talented defensive player, stopped the ball on many occassions and even took a couple steals down the sides for fast breaks. Overall Team Red played great and everyone contributed to the win. GO TEAM RED BAR!!!!!!
U-10 Division
Cafe' Rendez-Vous CELTIC v. Canaan's DYNAMO
By DYNAMO Parent, Amy Springer
DYNAMO won our match Saturday, 7-1 against Celtic. Looks like we are going to have a pretty good year! Our Players had the "perfect" goal on saturday! The Gaffer, Billy Johnson, says he has been waiting on that goal for 3 sasons. The Players passed all the way down the field between all three forwards and then Christian Springer passed it to the top of the penalty area to Jacob D'Aleo who nearly put a hole in the net with his blast and score! It was so awesome!!!!! Looking forward to a great season!
U-8 Division
Fat Daddy's UNITED v. STANDARD de Red Bar
By The UNITED Gaffer, Doug Bock
The Fall season got off to a great start as Fat Daddy's United burst from the gate like a rabid black Eagle, foaming at the beak. Like a rolling stone, Dylan Sturdivant gathered no moss as he rumbled in for a quick opening strike. But the mighty Red Menace known as Standard de Red Bar came to play as well, and they didn't take American Express. They returned the favor a few minutes later to tie the score at 1-a piece. A scoreless battle erupted for the remainder of the quarter, with both teams showing great spirit and tenacious D to deny all who would presume to crease the nets.
Come the second quarter, though, the center could not hold for Standard, as the United Eagle spread its wings, with Caden Casillo, Evan Gore, Nadia Bock, and Josue' (pronounced like "Joe's Way" ) DeCarvalho soaring wide to open up the field, while Eric "Big E" Plunk and Dylan "Big D" Sturdivant poured on the pressure from the center, with Dylan scoring twice more for the hat trick. To seal off the backfield, Mathew Christiansen and Elise Plunk, despite their lack of a building permit, put on their hard hats and laid up a brick wall that no ball could pass (unsurprisingly, referee Brian Maas failed to notice their construction activity, which continued through the match). Any stray ball that landed in their brickyard was launched right back into the redzone with some sort of howitzer onto which they had strapped a couple pairs of cleats.
The melee continued into the second half, with some near-misses by Standard and some heroic defensive stops by United's razor-sharp Eagle claws. But the black birds had babies to feed back at the nest, and would not be denied their prey as Evan Gore tore into the net on a breakaway, while DeCarvalho and Sturdivant combined forces for a lethal, lightening-fast final strike.
All the players displayed great skill and sportsmanship, and both teams should be commended for a great match!
Cafe' Rendez-Vous CELTIC v. CPH GALAXY
By The GALAXY Gaffer, Kirby Williams
Very close match that couldve gone either way. Tied 1-1 at half and Celtic up 2-1 at the end of 3 quarters. Galaxy scored 2 goals in last 5 minutes to pull out the W, 3-2. Despite the coaching, playing in the noon time hour, and 3 kids out with the flu, the Galaxy persevered and never gave up. I was very proud of the team. Mac Williams scored 1 goal from field and Michael Nemecek scored 2 goalsthe game tieing and the game winning goals for Galaxy! The Celtic scorers played a great game and should be highly commended.
By The CELTIC Gaffer, Coleen Franek
Our scorers were Jaden Joodi in the first half and Brandon Emerick with a great individual effort to take a 2-1 lead in the 2nd Half. The CELTIC Nation and Bhoys & Ghirls can hold their heads high knowing that they competed until the final whistle and pushed the pre-season favorites in U-8, with no weak links on their squad, to their max. CELTIC U-8 will continue to focus on teaching and getting the most out of each Player, and WE aspire to working together as a team, not unlike a few of the other teams that have been together much longer, to accomplish our goals throughout the season. Three things to count on:
- CELTIC will endeavour to improve.
- CELTIC will never give up!
- The CELTIC Nation will have a blast no matter what!!
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To find out more about this past Saturday's Matches, including standing in the League Table and some individual statistics, just follow this link: http://www.us98soccer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=1
We appreciate and promote anyone involved in providing the information that is part of making this league and every season so much fun to be a part of and follow. Please do not hesitate to send us YOUR submissions at christian@us98soccer.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
UEFA Champions League
There is a little competition going on in Europe as I type, that much like US98 Soccer's Champions League, includes some of the best of the areas participants, talent, and fans. Some recent highlights or upcoming competions that include teams whose names you might recognize are:
- Royal STANDARD de Liege yesterday narrowly snatched an away goal (think of it as counting as 1 1/2 goals) in their competition against AZ Alkmaar in Holland;
- Today, in a mouth watering Group Stages match-up, in Germany FC BAYERN Munich takes on Italy's Juventus;
- REAL Madrid CF battle France's storied Olympique Marseille in Spain; and
- The most popular sports club in the world, Manchester UNITED play host to Germany's Bundesliga Champions, VfL Wolfsburg in England.
Jason Thompson Charity Golf Tournament
Please mark your calendars and make reservations for Sunday, October 18th at Windswept Dunes Golf Course in Freeport! This event will help provide financial assistance toUS98 Soccer's own Coach Jason Thompson, who was diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of cancer known. At just 28 years old, this exceptional self-employed volunteer for, member of, and friend to the Greater South Walton Community really needs our help. You can find out more information regarding Jason and this event and chance to help on his website: www.kickingitforjason.com. Whether financial assistance, prayers, or well-wishes, every bit helps.
That is it for now! This Saturday we are at Helen McCall Park, so check the front page of the website for updated Match Fixtures, as some times may have changed just a little.
Cheers & See You Out On The Pitch!
~ US98 Soccer
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