The lady warriors embarked on a new venture this evening a Tualatin Indoor Soccer complex, Futsal.
Smaller field (half a regular indoor field), smaller goals, smaller defalted ball, no throw ins or goalie kicks but all kinds of fast paced, high scoring ACTION!
There are 4 players and a goalie on the field. Click to continue reading...

On behalf of the Sodium team, parents, coaches and fans I would like to extend a sincere "THANK YOU" to Jill Farley and family for playing with us this fall season.
Not only is Jill an incredible force on the field, but her warm personality and bright vibrant smile remind us all why we are out here, to watch our baby girls grow up. Click to continue reading...

As it is every time Sodium meets LOSC, a battle of epic proportions. Bodies flying, shots ripped and break-a-ways. I know for a fact that there is many, many sore muscles, bruises and scrapes. Exhausted falls short of describing the Sodium squad and I'm sure LOSC feels the same.
These two teams left everything they had on the field of play this evening as they met for the U14G OPL Championship. Click to continue reading...

ESUFC gave Sodium all they could handle for 60 minutes of regulation in the OPL Semi-Final match. Back and forth all game the play went. Each keeper being called upon keep their team in the game. Play was physical as free kicks were awarded to both teams throughout the game.
In the end it was Jill Farley from her midfield position that brought the ball deep down the left side and ripped what we thought was going to be an awesome cross, INTO THE NET! Click to continue reading...

It's time for a little payback lady warriors.
In the Semi Finals we play ESUFC Arsenal. The last time we played them they beat us 2-1. Remember that? Remember how it felt to be beat by them? A team we hadn't lost to in what, 2+ years? A team we beat with 11 players in the Oswego Cup?
Remember that today as you take the field Sodium and know that if you give 100%, play as a team, be patient and play your game, you won't have to feel that feeling again. Click to continue reading...

We are honored to have two Sodium players be invited to id2 Regional Training Camp in Frisco, TX.
Congratulations are extended to:
Lexi Frey
Jadyn McMillan
These young athletes will represent Oregon well.
If anyone knows other players from other Oregon teams that were invited please leave me a comment and I will include them as well. Click to continue reading...

Wow, I never thought at this age level that I would see a game like we had Tuesday night against OSA Inferno. These girls were big and not afraid to throw down! Literally within the first 3 minutes an OSA forward leveled our middle defender. She wasn't going for the ball in any way. It was a knee driven into the thigh and a hip-check as Taylor brought the ball to her right. Click to continue reading...

I was watching MNF last night and they were interviewing a coach from one of the games Sunday.
The coach said a couple things I thought were important and thus will share them.
He said that each of his players expects excellence from themselves. The individual players work their butts off so they can better themselves as players and contribute to the best of their abilities to the team. Click to continue reading...

The video we posted below was featured tonight on Fox's The O'Reilly Factor!
They were as blown away as we all were at this blatant display of unsportsmanlike conduct.
GO SODIUM!! Click to continue reading...

Saturday
Sporting the new uniforms for fall the lady warriors broke open the 2009 OPL Tournament with a scoring barrage against PCU Impact.
Following a rain-out [vs. OSA Inferno] at PCC Rock Creek the game originally slated for 7:30pm, against PCU, was moved up to 4:30pm and move to the REC Center. Click to continue reading...

OK folks, you think Sodium plays rough once in awhile? Check out New Mexico's defender vs BYU.
GO SODIUM!! Click to continue reading...

With the much anticipated Keizer game rescheduled until Spring, the fall season has come to a close for Sodium. It did end on a high note with the decisive defeat of the Sherwood squad. Remember, the Spring league will be the one that counts towards State Cup standings and placement!
Starting 11/7/09 with a doubleheader, OPL League! Click to continue reading...

This week in the U14 Gold bracket we found a a little more action. More goals and a couple surprises.
Recap;
Saturday
LOSC Extreme 2 vs. FC Portland 1
SSC 95 Hotspur 1 vs. OR Rush 1
Sunday
ESUFC Arsenal 0 vs. OR Rush 1
Sherwood Force 0 vs. THUSC Sodium 4
SSC Hotspur 0 vs. Click to continue reading...

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. Click to continue reading...

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. Click to continue reading...