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Monica Story
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Saddleback United wins 2009 Pateadores Cup
Saddleback United Fense (GU15) opened its summer schedule by winning the 2009 Pateadores Cup at the Oaks Polo fields.
Saddleback progressed through initial pool play undefeated with wins over Pateadores (3-0), FC Golden State (3-0), and Santa Ana (4-0).
In the finals Saddleback faced host team Pateadores. The first half was hotly contested with an early goal putting Pateadores in front. Saddleback equalized right before half time with a goal from Lucy Almao.
In the second half Saddleback moved ahead from a tremendous individual effort goal from Sierra Salviati. Elizabeth Luna sealed the win late in the second half with a third Saddleback goal. Of special note was Saddleback United only gave up 1 goal throughout the tournament.
Congratulations to the team and to coaches Sara Aguilar and Andy Campbell for their early season success
Open Tryouts for the 2009 Teams **12/6/08 at Viejo
Elementary**
Saddleback United
Soccer Club will be holding tryouts for open roster spots on all
teams that will be playing Girl's U9 through U15 in the 2009 Season,
including a new girls U9 team.
Questions or RSVP can be directed to
info@saddlebackunited.org.
Saddleback United Soccer Club
was established in 2006 by 17-year Women's National Team veteran
Joy Fawcett to create a unique soccer environment that combines
excellent soccer training and a commitment to positive coaching.
U15 Strikers Win Irvine
Memorial Classic 2008
Saddleback United Strikers (Girls '92), after having won the Bronze
South Division to end their Fall campaign, have begun their new
campaign with a Championship at the Irvine Memorial Classic.
The Strikers began the tournament with a gritty 1-0 result against
Westside Breakers with a beautiful strike by Coley Joyce, and later
in the day fought to a 0-0 draw with Brea Blaze. The day ended
with Strikers in command, in second place in the pool, on 12 points
with one pool-play match to go.
Sunday's match against North County Pacific United was the hardest
of the three pool matches with both sides' defenses working to
another 0-0 draw. The Strikers, with their 150 minutes of
clean-sheet soccer, had secured their place in the final against RSM
Storm SC.
The Championship match began with the Strikers attacking almost at
will, and in the 15th minute, Nicole Matthews put Strikers ahead on
a solid strike that rattled the right post on it's way in. RSM
Storm answered with a strike of their own in the second half, and
with 10 minutes to play, we were all level once again.
Both sides pressed the attack, but at the end of regulation, it was
1-1.
RSM Storm SC and Saddleback United Strikers lined up, and the
shootout began. RSM struck first, then their keeper made a
stunning save to put RSM ahead 1-0. Strikers leveled the count
at 2-2, with both goalkeepers being beaten by strong strikes.
RSM then missed their fourth attempt with Strikers burying theirs,
providing for a 3-2 count. RSM Storm SC then missed their next
attempt, securing Striker's 3-2 shootout victory and the
Championship.
Both teams had represented their Club well, and it was clear that
RSM Storm SC had left it all on the pitch. The match ended
with each side's players congratulating each other for a well-played
game.
Coaches Jaime Arroyo and George Castillo gave each of the girls
their Championship medals while acknowledging each player's
contribution to the result. The day ended with Coach Jaime
commenting to the girls that "this is the first of many" Championships for this campaign, and applauding their quality,
commitment and work-rate.
Saddleback United Renegades
play Nomads Coaches Showcase
Saddleback United Renegades (SBUR)
recently had the opportunity to participate in the Nomads Coaches
Showcase Tournament in San Diego, CA. This is a very prestigious
tournament with top teams being invited from both within and outside
of California. SBUR performed with distinction amongst an extremely
talented bracket of teams.
In the first round the girls faced a premier team, Tracy FC from
Northern CA; beating them convincingly by 2-0. In the second round
SBUR faced another very tough team in LVSC from Las Vegas, NV. SBUR
girls scored early and were unlucky to allow a tying goal with
approximately 30 seconds left to play in the game (1-1). In the 3
round SBUR faced another team from Nevada SBSC Netrippers whom the
beat 2-0.
With 2 wins and a tie the girls were all very pleased to be
coming back on Monday morning (missing school) for the semi finals
against LOSC Dynamite from Oregon. LOSC proved to be a very fast and
physical team that pushed the SBUR girls to new levels of intensity
within their own game. With approximately 15 seconds left in the
game SBUR scored, putting them into the finals.
In the finals SBUR faced Cal Rush Nike, a gold team from Northern
CA. SBUR girls played, by far, the most physically intense soccer of
the tournament and showed they can compete with one of the top teams
in their age group. SBUR scored early and after a first half where
both teams played some outstanding soccer SBUR led by 1-0.
In the second half both teams continued to place each other under
tremendous pressure with Cal Rush scoring an equalizer midway in the
half, putting the game into overtime. The intensity of the game
continued into the first overtime with SBUR scoring to go ahead 2-1.
Cal Rush scored early in the second overtime from a terrific corner
kick, evening up the game 2-2. With approx 3 mins left in the second
overtime and two very tired teams continuing to push each other, Cal
Rush scored the winning goal. The final score being 3-2.
The girls should be extremely proud of the way they performed in
such a prestigious
tournament. They played against teams that were all graded higher
than them in their respective leagues and showed they can compete at
any level. Congratulations to them and both coach Sarah Aguilar and
Andy Campbell.
Saddleback United Teams Participate In Soccer Tennis Event
On March 9th The American Soccer Tennis Organization (ASTO) held it
annual tournament in San Juan Capistrano. The event was a
great opportunity for our soccer family to have some fun together,
and enjoy the beautiful spring like conditions.
Saddleback United was very well represented. The club fielded teams
in the U12, U13 and U14 age groups, as well as 2 senior teams
(coaches, managers, parents). Soccer tennis is a rapidly
growing sport that requires exceptional ball control, reflexes and
strength. It was evident to all who watched that the overall ball
skills of the Saddleback United girls are amazing, and competitive
with any other players out there. Saddleback teams received medals
for placing in almost every category.
It should also be mentioned that the club is proud of the
sportsmanship and overall conduct of our players and parents
throughout the day. A final mention must go to our coed coaches’
team (Jaime, Joy, Sarah, Andy) who won the senior coed section. It
is always great to see the old “gals/guys” leading by example!
Congratulations!
On behalf of the club thank you to all those who participated and
helped to organize the event.
Andrea Hoffman Fundraiser
With
the strong support of our families, Saddleback Coach Jaime Arroyo
and Thomas Dooley of the OC Kings were able to raise over $8,000 to
help cover medical expenses for one of OC’s top soccer families.
Saddleback had 11 teams and many volunteers to help make the soccer
tennis event a great success…and great fun. See OC Register article.
U15 Strikers Win Bronze Omega Bracket
Congratulations to our U15 Strikers for taking first place in the
Bronze Omega bracket. The defining characteristic of this team is
its unwavering determination and work rate. These girls have hearts
of champions. Good luck in Silver in 2008!
U13 Renegades Win Copa Real Nike Invitational
Congratulations to our U13 Renegades who got their 2008 soccer
campaign off to a tremendous start in Woodland Hills by winning the
Copa Real Nike Invitational
tournament.
The team went undefeated throughout the tournament scoring 7 goals,
with 0 goals scored against them.
Particularly impressive was the teams win in the final against Santa
Monica Soccer club 2-0.
Earlier in the season Saddleback lost to Santa Monica in the finals
of the West Coast Futbol Classic by 3-0.
The final was an outstanding match with the Renegades showing just
how far this team has progressed over the past season under the guidance of Coach Sarah Aguilar and
Assistant Coach Andy Campbell. |
