United Sodium

Rankings Available

2012-02-28T12:30:00.001-08:00

With Sodiums win in Las Vegas their new ranking is;

Oregon: #1

Region IV: #21

National Rank: #66

GO SODIUM!!

Pretty Cool

2012-02-27T22:02:00.004-08:00

A Tweet from a soccer player I know captioned this photo;

"I'm pretty sure this is what heaven looks like."

God I love this game. :)

Vegas Showcase Results

2012-02-27T19:54:00.022-08:00

If you hadn't already heard, Sodium wins the Vegas Invitational College Showcase!

The lady warriors represented Oregon in style as they walked away with the hardware in Vegas! Beautiful weather awaited Sodium as they took the field at the Bettye Wilson soccer complex.

For game recaps, see below;

There were so many goals this weekend that I am just going to list the specifics.

Game 1 - Sodium 2 vs 2 Heat FC 96 ECNL (NV)
The ladies showed real poise as they came from a 2-0 deficit. Mac Kearney drills the first of the comeback followed by Dani Brown's goal in the second half. Sodium had huge pushes late in both halves. They never gave up, never backed down, never lost faith.

Game 2 - Sodium 2 vs 0 Placer United Elite (CAN)
In a very workman like fashion Sodium took the field and methodically played their game. Control of the ball and tempo was the game plan. Payton Sonnen found a streaking Dani Brown to open things up. Just before half center defender Taylor Coon lead Dani Brown into the 18 yard box and she proceeded to find the net for what would prove the winner.

Game 3 - Sodium 5 vs 3 Boise Nationals BNSC Premier (ID)
In what would prove to be the worst officiated game we have seen in years, the lady warriors held on for victory. Numerous yellow cards for both teams. Phantom calls, no explanations and a center ref totally full of himself proved to be almost a comedy show, not a College Showcase match. Both teams left shaking their heads. Elly Williamson started off the contest when she took the cross from Aliyah Chance and headed a beautiful goal. Sodium and Boise would trade goals by Dani Brown and Jadyn McMillan. Jadyn McMillan hit on another patented penalty kick to give Sodium a 4-3 lead and Elly Williamson took the cross and ripped the net for the 5th and final. Sighs of relief came along with the final whistle.

Game 4 - Sodium 5 vs 0 Gilbert Arsenal 96 Premier (AZ)
Serenaded by the trophy tent DJ the lady warriors rocked the team from Arizona. Aliyah Chance fed a pretty lead pass to Dani Brown to start the flood. McKayla Creamer took matters into her own hands as she bullied her way deep down the left side, cut back and then bent a beautiful ball into the upper corner of the far post. The crowd went nuts for the outstanding shot. After the break Laura Camp lofted a corner kick to Juliana Hairston at the back post to deflect into the net. Minutes later there was scuffle in front of the net and a battling Emmy Owens ripped the ball into the net for a 4 goal advantage. As some of the players delighted the fans with their rendition of the Village Peoples Y-M-C-A, Jadyn McMillan punched in a 22 yard free kick to end the match 5-0 and give Sodium the hardware for first place.

From the sidelines
Kudos to Mel Langley on her coaching debut. Mel is Sodium's new assistant and comes to us from Portland State University and Oregon ODP. She did a fantastic job with the ladies who have grown to admire and respect her. (And the parents too!)

The Heat FC team was outstanding. Their overall team speed was incredible. They pushed/attacked from every position and were unbelievably disciplined in their passing creating opportunities. Hats off to them, they were by far the best we faced.

Soccer Night in Las Vegas

2012-02-27T19:52:00.001-08:00

20 minutes before first game kickoff!

Go Sodium!!!

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Vegas Showcase Schedule & Scouting Report

2012-02-16T16:44:00.003-08:00

2/24/12

6:20pm - Heat FC 96 ECNL (NV) vs THUSC Sodium @ Bettye Wilson #10

2/25/12

10:30am - Placer United Elite 96G (CAN) vs THUSC Sodium - Bettye Wilson #9

3:30pm - Boise Nationals BNSC Premier vs THUSC Sodium - Bettye Wilson #5

2/26/12

12:10pm - Gilbert Arsenal 96 Premier (AZ) vs THUSC Sodium - Bettye Wilson #5

Scouting Report

Heat FC - Nevada Rank #1. Region IV Rank #13. National Rank #34

Placer United - CAN Rank #11. Region IV Rank #38. National rank #112

Boise Nationals - Utah Rank #1. Region IV Rank #53. National Rank #161

Gilbert Arsenal - Arizona Rank #8. Region IV Rank #14. National Rank #362

Sodium - Oregon Rank #3. Region IV Rank #30. National Rank #86

From the sidelines

If Sodium can continue down the road they're on they should fare near the top of their bracket. The only true obstacle will be the host, Heat FC. If they remain healthy and playing as a squad, they could walk away winning the whole enchilada.

Pain is only temporary but victory is forever.

GO SODIUM!!

OPL Action Week Four

2012-02-13T07:26:00.001-08:00

Saturday Sodium faced WSM Elite at PCC Rock Creek. We had anticipated a physical battle and WSM did not disappoint.
After a slow start where Sodium tested the water of just how play was to flow, Dani Brown broke loose around 19 yards out and ripped the far post to give Sodium a 1-0 lead. Minutes later Julie Hairston dropped a perfect lead pass to a charging Dani Brown who again ripped the net for a 2-0 Sodium lead. Was Mrs. Brown done? Oh I think not! Just before half Sodium was awarded a free kick around the 25 yard mark. Dani Brown, noticing the WSM keeper was lining the defenders up to her left but was leaving the right side post unattended, Fired a beauty just under the cross bar for a hat-trick and a 3-0 Sodium advantage.
After the break the girls kept up the relentless pressure. The WSM keeper made several outstanding plays to keep her team in the hunt. With 10 minutes left in the match Aliyah Chance drove the ball hard to goal where she was fouled in the WSM box. The resulting PK was eyeballed by a confident Jadyn McMillan who found the right corner of the net for the fourth and final goal.

Sunday’s match pitted Sodium against PCU Impact Red.
I had documented all the action throughout the game but unfortunately the app froze and I couldn’t recover it. So, with the help of Keith, Molly and Ryan, here’s the highlights;

Julie Hairston starts the game off to make it 1-0. This was followed by Dani Brown to make it 2-0. Easton Kawawaki drove the ball deep down the left side and found Mac Kearney in the box to make it 3-0. After the half it was Dani Brown again for a 4-0 advantage. Late in the game the sisters, Maddie and Julie Hairston teamed for the final goal to make it 5-0. I remember them all being so exciting but since I lost it all, you’ll have to settle for this.

Stay tuned for Vegas updates!

GO SODIUM!!

OPL Action Week Three

2012-02-04T15:26:00.000-08:00

In the only game of the weekend Sodium took on Pacific FC Avalanche 95.

Sodium had a little trouble starting the engine this morning. The first was almost over before Aliyah Chance unleashed one of her rockets from about 20yards that gave Sodium a 1-0 lead at half.
The second half found Elly 'Willy' Williamson back from a concussion feeding a streaking Emmy Owens who pounded the net for a 2-0 lead. Moments later midfielder Kerri Cook drove the left side and left footed a beautiful ball over the outstretched keeper into the upper net for a 3-0 advantage. With about 10 minutes left Sodium was awarded a corner. Jadyn McMillan sent a perfect ball to awaiting Juli Hairston who flicked it into the net making it 4-0. Then, just for bragging rights, Kerri Cook unloaded from 35 yards out just under the cross bar for a 5-0 final.

Sodium is playing well as they prep for Vegas later in the month. With the possibility of an ECNL bid, they couldn't have picked a better time to peak.

From the sun drenched field of rec #2 the Sodium faithful cheer; GO SODIUM!!

OPL Action Week Two

2012-01-28T15:27:00.000-08:00

In the second week of OPL action Sodium took on BSC Portland 95 Black on Saturday.
Play was controlled and calculated. Aliyah Chance's right to left cross was met by a charging Eli Beard who found the net to open the flood gates and make it 1-0 Sodium. Minutes later Ellie Williamson repeated with a right to left cross of her own to Emmy Owens who beat 3 defenders to make it 2-0 advantage. Right before half Julie Hairston's rocket deflected off the BSC keeper to an alert Mac Kearney who finished it in a flurry to bring the first half tally to 3-0. Just after the break Julie Hairston stormed the box and got mugged and awarded a PK. Julie lined it up, ripped it off the keepers chest and took the deflection to the house for a 4-0 lead. Were they finished? Yeah, right. Aliyah Chance too the rock just outside the 18y box and let fly a major league shot that punished the net for a 5-0 score. Just before the closing whistle Maddie Hairston popped a left to right cross to a storming McKayla Creamer to bring the final to 6-0. The ladies are starting to gel and most importantly, finish.

Sundays game found Sodium traveling to Eugen to take on EMFC Magic. These two teams and played each other since U11 and have developed quite a bond. They players and parents are a quality program.

The scoring began with Aliyah Chance lining up the corner kick. She lets it fly into the box where awaiting defenseman, Taylor Coon, found the back of the net to lead it off 1-0. Before half Aliyah Chance again found herself eyeing a corner kick. This time she found a crashing Emmy Owens for the header and a 2-0 advantage!
Nearing the end of regulation Sodium was awarded a free kick from near midfield. Aliyah Chance lined it up and drove a perfect pass to Taylor Coon who pushed a lead pass to Juli Hairston who's shot found the inside of the far to bring the final score to 3-0.
All the girls met at midfield to exchange hugs high fives.

From the sideline
It was nice to see Sodium scoring from set pieces in the second game, something we haven't seen in awhile.

Next up:
2/4/12 vs Pacific FC Avalanche at REC #2 at 11:00am.

GO SODIUM!!

OPL Winter League Begins

2012-01-28T07:54:00.000-08:00

Scrape the frost off your car and come watch the lady warriors take on BSC Portland 95 Black in OPL League action this morning. 11:00am kickoff at REC #1.

BE THERE!

GO SODIUM!!

REMEMBER to please get me your updated player profile with headshots for the Vegas College Showcase! I would like to have everything finalized the week of February 13th. Thank you.

'96 & '95 ODP and FC Portland College Showcase Results

2012-01-17T11:32:00.001-08:00

ODP Regional Championship Results

'95 Oregon are Region IV Finalists
Taylor Coon, Juli Hairston, Laura Camp

'96 Oregon finishes third overall
Jadyn McMillan, Eli Beard, Aliyah Chance, Dani Brown

FC Portland Winter College Showcase

U17 Ireland finished with 1 win, 2 ties and a loss.
Kaylee Coon, Taylor Luty, Emmy Owens, Kelly Priest, Kerri Cook, Payten Sonnen, McKayla Creamer, Easton Kawawaki

Great job ladies!

Next Up
1/28/12 is the first OPL League game against BSC Portland 95 Black.

GO SODIUM!!

OPL Winter League Schedule Posted

2012-01-16T12:08:00.000-08:00

Paul forwarded Sodium's OPL Winter League schedule but in case you missed it;

SAT - 1/28/12
11:00am vs BSC Portland 95G Black @ Rec #1
SUN - 1/29/12
1:00pm vs EMFC 95 Magic Blus @ Lane Comm Col Soccer Field (Eugene)

SAT - 2/4/12
11:00pm vs Pacific FC Avalanche 95 @ Rec #2

SAT - 2/11/12
1:00pm vs WSM Elite @ PCC Rock Creek
SUN - 2/12/12
11:00pm vs PCU Impact Red @ Rec #1

SUN - 3/4/12
9:00am vs ESUFC Arsenal @ Sunset HS

SAT - 3/10/12
1:00pm vs OSSA 95 White @ Rec #1
SUN - 3/11/12
2:00pm vs RVSC Power Strikers @ US Cellular Comm Sports Park #12 (Medford)

SUN - 3/18/12
12:00pm vs OSSA 95 Blue @ Lake Oswego HS

SAT - 4/7/12
2:00pm vs FC Portland Academy 95G Navy @ Liberty HS

*** '95 & '96 ODP and FC Portland Winter College Showcase Updates Coming Soon!***

GO SODIUM!!

NWCL Weekend Recap [2] & FC Showcase

2012-01-09T13:23:00.000-08:00

The late game Saturday was a little more of a physical affair. The South Fraser team was big but Sodium is playing at an entirely different level than this time last year so it really didn't seem to phase them.

Scoring started off after Fraser committed a handball in the box and Jadyn McMillan confidently strode to the spot and ripped in the PK. Just before the intermission Laura Camp lined up a free kick and found Maddie Hairston dashing in from the far post to make it a 2-0 Sodium lead.

The second half was more of a UFC title match than a soccer game. The Fraser girls were swearing like drunken sailors and playing like them too. I guess when you've determined you can't beat a team because you're not as skilled enough, you have to turn to trying to injure or intimidate them. Neither of which worked to their advantage. They did manage to squeak one in late but too little too late as Sodium walked away with the 2-1 victory. A pretty classless effort by the British Columbia squad.

Sunday vs River City G95 Black
We thought we had seen the end of physical play with the beating of the BC team, boy were we wrong. I don't remember the River City team being that dirty but its been awhile since we played them. Sodium again didn't let it bother them as they controlled play all through the scoreless first half. Midway through the second Eli Beard lofted a perfect cross to a breaking Kerri Cook who, not surprisingly, was pulled down from behind in the box. The resulting PK was blasted in by none other than Jadyn McMillan to give Sodium the 1-0 advantage. Nearing the end Sodium was attacking once again, the resulting corner kick was deflected by Dani Brown to Emmy Owens who rocked the net for the second and final goal of the match resulting in a 2-0 Sodium victory.

Up Next:
FC Portland Winter College Showcase

1/13/12
5:00pm vs VUSA Columbia Timers @ Hare Field #7

1/14/12
8:00am vs Snohomish United G94 Black @ Hare Field #7

1/15/12
12:40pm vs Westsound FC '94 Red @ Liberty HS #4
8:20pm vs FC Nova Supernova Elite @ 53rd Ave Field #2

Notes:
This is a U17 tournament that we will be combining forces with Ireland for. Get plenty of rest this week because I have a feeling everyone will be getting plenty of playing time. I will also be putting together an abbreviated team profile to hand out to prospective coaches. Good luck ladies!

Don't forget Futsol games tonight!

GO SODIUM!!

NWCL Early Recap

2012-01-07T13:18:00.000-08:00

The Sodium delivered a solid performance against Greater Renton in the first game of the Saturday double header. Despite missing a few starters due to injury and other obligations and Payten Sonnen's questionable red card to start the second half, the lady's played solid in the 4-2 victory.

First half action found Emmy Owens driving the ball deep down the left side. A strong cross was flicked by McKayla Creamer to a waiting Dani Brown who's solid left foot found the far side net to give Sodium the opener. Midway through Aliyah Chance found herself one-on-one against a the Greater Renton defender. She faked left, went right and lofted a perfect shot just over the outstretched glove of the Renton keeper and off the crossbar and in. Sodium up 2-0. Since the girls are shuffling positions until they get a full roster healthy they often find players in positions they are unfamiliar with. Such was the case today when defensive communication broke down allowing Greater Renton to score late in the first half bringing the tally to 2-1. Right before the whistle Sodium had yet another deep penetration into the offensive third. Jadyn McMillan's cross to a wide open Aliyah Chance at the top of the 18-yard box found it's way to the back of the net with authority making it a 3-1 Sodium advantage at the break.

The beginning of the second half found a bizarre twist as Payten Sonnen, Taylor Coon and a Greater renton forward were battling just inside the 18-yard box. Payten and the renton forward went down and Taylor broke for the ball. The whistle blew and Payten was issued a card. No one around the field area we were at could explain to me exactly what happened. Greater Renton scored on the PK bringing the score to 3-2 Sodium. As play resumed a calm Sodium team kept their cool and possession of the ball. Every player knew what they had to do with a player down. Midway through the second Eli Beard put a move on a Renton defender and drove hard left. She played a perfect cross to an awaiting Emmy Owens who ripped the net with the 4th and final goal. The whistle blew, game, set, match. A 4-2 Sodium victory.

5:00pm vs South Fraser FC @ PCC Rock Creek

The late game pits Sodium against South Fraser from Canada. South has faced EUFC Arsenal (won 1-0), OSSA 95 Blue (tied 0-0), Magnuson Ford Mariners FC (won 4-0) and this morning Mountain United (lost 3-1). If Sodium can maintain the level of play we have seen from them the last several games, they should be a formidable foe for South Fraser.

From under stadium blankets and on top of frozen metal bleachers the Sodium faithful yell; GO SODIUM!!

NWCL gets back underway

2012-01-03T13:59:00.000-08:00

After the Holiday break (with ODP and indoor tournaments thrown in) the girls are back to work in NWCL action.

1/7/12
11:00am vs Greater Renton FC 95 Blue (Renton, WA) @ Rec #2
5:00pm vs South Fraser FC G16 (British Columbia, CAN) @ PCC Rock Creek #2

1/8/12
10:30am vs River City G95 Black (Spokane, WA) @ Liberty HS Stadium Field.

Opponents Standing Points/Games Played/W/T/L/GD - Gotsoccer Ranking - National Soccer Ranking (DNR=Did not rank)
Greater Renton - 4/3/1/1/1/0 - Nat'l 133, Region VI 44, WA 3 - DNR, DNR, DNR
South Fraser - 7/3/2/1/0/5 - No listing - No listing
River City - 7/3/2/1/0/5 - Nat'l 450, Reg IV 144, WA 14 - DNR, DNR, DNR

THUSC Sodium - 7/3/2/1/0/3 - Nat'l 83, Reg IV 29, OR 3 - Nat'l 41, Reg IV 10, OR 1

Notes from the sidelines
Greater Renton has the fewest points of the opponents Sodium will face this weekend. River City has always been tough and I really don't know much about the Canadian team except they are tied with Sodium in points after the first weekend and have yet to give up a goal (like RC). Sodium will need to keep the momentum and hopefully this weeks practices will help trim some of the Holiday cheer and get them game ready. See you on the pitch.

** Also, I have only received 1 updated player profile with picture. Please remember to send them to me so I can put together the team/individual marketing pieces for Vegas Showcase. Thanks.

GO SODIUM!!

Sodium Cracks All-State Honors

2011-12-22T09:12:00.000-08:00

Announced yesterday, Sodium's own Taylor Luty makes Class 6A All State Team Honorable Mention for her outstanding efforts for Sunset High School. Sunset finished second in Oregon behind Tualatin in 2011.

See the entire 6A All State Team here.

Congratulations Taylor!

GO SODIUM!!

ODP Regional Championship Rosters announced

2011-12-20T10:59:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the Sodium team members who worked hard and qualified for the ODP Regional Championship Rosters. The Championship are held January 13th thru 17th in Phoenix, AZ.

95's
Taylor Coon
Juliana Hairston
Laura Camp (alternate)

96's
Eli Beard
Dani Brown
Aliyah Chance
Jadyn McMillan

97's
Madison Hairston

(I know Madison isn't on the Sodium roster but she has played with us a ton and deserved the kudos.)

Great job to ALL the Sodium ladies who participated in ODP this year.

GO SODIUM!!

NWCL Weekend Recap

2011-12-05T09:52:00.000-08:00

The fist game of the NWCL League season pitted the lady warriors of Sodium against Spokane Shadow. All the scoring came in the first half as Sodium's Aliyah Chance dissected the Shadow defense and found the far post with a decisive shot. Sodium defense was true to form and shut down any offensive threat.

The second match of the day found Sodium playing a very scrappy Washing Premier FC ENCL team. Sodium had no problems pacing themselves to a 2-0 victory. Dani Brown continued her scoring with the first and in the second half Aliyah Chance sent a beautiful cross to a crashing Emmy Owens who finished it into the net with authority.

In Sundays match Sodium faced Crossfire Premier ENCL. The first half found Sodium controlling play in the offensive third with numerous opportunities just off the mark. Crossfire never mounted an offensive attack with 0 shots on frame. Score was deadlocked until 3 minutes left in the second half when Crossfire produce a flurry of action that culminated with a free kick that after bouncing around was finished into the net giving Crossfire the 1-0 advantage. As all great teams do, there was no panic. Emmy Owens, Maddie & Julie Hairston and Dani Brown and McKayla Creamer all had their opportunities but it was Dani who, in the end, found the equalizer as time was running out to give Sodium a point with the 1-1 tie.

The weekend gave Sodium 7 total points and place at the top of the Flight A Bracket.

Tom gave the girls an unprecedented amount of time off for Christmas (with the exception of futsol and Nike Elite Training) so enjoy everyone and I'll see you after the Holidays.

Until them remember; GO SODIUM!!

NWCL Weekend Schedule

2011-12-02T15:02:00.000-08:00

"My job is not to be easy on people. My job is to take these great people we have and to push them and make them even better."
~ Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

Sure sounds like Tom.

Heading to Seattle Friday for NWCL weekend. Schedule;

12/3/11
11:00am vs Spokane Shadow G95 U16 Navy @ Redmond HS Turf.
National Rank: 189 Region IV: 57 Washington: 6

5:00pm vs Washington Premier FC ECNL @ Eastlake HS Comm #2
National Rank: 122 Region IV: 40 Washington: 2

12/4/11
12:00pm vs Crossfire Premier ECNL @ Redmond HS Turf
National Rank: 433 Region IV: 72 Washington: 8

From the sidelines
The Sparta squad you beat in San Diego is ranked higher than every opponent you will face this weekend.
National Rank: 78 Region IV: 23 Utah: 1

THUSC Sodium (post Surf Cup)
National Rank: 87 Region IV: 29 Oregon: 3

From the sidelines your fans scream: GO SODIUM!!!

San Diego Surf College Cup Wrap Up

2011-12-02T15:01:00.000-08:00

This photo says it all;

Sodium brought home the hardware!

And some new jackets!

From the sidelines
I will have to say I am extremely proud of the way the girls came together this weekend. With only having one practice indoors under their belt the lady warriors rose up, came together and pulled off a Surf Cup Championship. This says volumes for the 2011/2012 squad. They did it with the grace and ease of a champion. They fought off illness, injuries and a short roster to prove once again they are a top contender in the U16 ranks. A very special 'THANK YOU' goes out to Maddie Hairston who flat out kicked some serious butt Sodium Style this weekend. Wow, hope she is joining us in Seattle next weekend.

Hats off to you ladies, here's to a great season!

Sunburned, we will be screaming out loud: GO SODIUM!!!