Here's what our summer weekends have looked like:
Memorial Day Weekend: Tournaments in Eugene and Portland (Cade, Elle & Will)
1st June Weekend: Olympic Development training in Salem both days (Cade)
2nd June Weekend: Regional Crossfit Competition - Seattle area (Me)
3rd June Weekend: United Cup Tournament - Portland (Gabrielle)
4th June Weekend: Regional Soccer Tournament - Seattle (Cade)
1st July Weekend: Marilyn visits/girls weekend (in Portland) and 4th of July
2nd July Weekend: OFF (Cade had 4 friends sleep over for his b-day; i.e. not very restful :)
3rd July Weekend: Beaverton Cup & Futsal Tournament - Portland (Cade & Gabrielle)
4th July Weekend: Nike Oswego Cup Tournament - Portland (Gabrielle)
5th July Weekend: CrossFit Games in LA
1st August Weekend: Bend Cup Tournament (Cade, Elle, Will)
2nd August Weekend: Getting back from our Coast Vacation
3rd August Weekend: Mt. Hood Tournament - Portland (Gabrielle)
4th August Weekend: Northwest Champions League Tournament - Portland (Cade & Gabrielle)
1st September Weekend: OFF- I plan on relaxing!!
School Starts and League play in Portland/Eugene begins!
Wow, that's pretty crazy when I look at and realize we have been home less than two full weekends so far this summer though I wish we could do it all over again! I really do love it even though it is so packed full. The point of this blog post is to catch up on pictures and results of the many soccer tournaments the kids did this summer. I have just been too busy (catching-up on work, kids practices, my workouts, the house, and just being with the kids are their stuff) when I get back from out of town each weekend to write up a post on the tournament the previous weekend.
So, here's my quick summary plus pictures if I have them of each tournament I haven't blogged about yet this summer. The kids love that I document this and enjoy looking back at the tournaments from each summer.
United Cup:
Gabrielle's Athletcia Blue team played in the top/premier division in this tournament (missing Avalon and Emily), losing the first game 0-2 to FC Portland with half our team showing up at or after game time because of horrible traffic. They then won their next two games vs. Eastside and Westside on Saturday. Sunday morning, they tied THUSC 0-0 but it wasn't enough to put them in the final. FC Portland ended up beating THUSC 2-1 in the final.
Seattle Regional:
Cade's Boca Jr. Blue team played in the top/premier division of this regional tournament (without their two starting central defenders), losing a tough one the Crossfire B 6-2. They then lost 5-2 to Willamette United Arsenal which added several new ODP players since we played them last (they ended up winning the tournament - this was the same team Cade's team beat 5-0 in the state cup semi-final). In the team's final game, they beat Emerald City 3-0. It was a disappointing result overall for the boys but they continue to learn and Cade continues to develop and improve. Pictures from our weekend in Seattle...
Nev loves to join in on the after-game jog
Always gotta get some sideline shots of Nev!
Dinner at Cheesacake Factory with Konyns, Ficeks, O'Connors and Wegeners
Fun at the pool!
Nev and Athena
Savana & Nev
Beaverton Cup:
Gabrielle guested with the Athletica White team along with Athena and Maddie for the Beaverton Cup. The team played in the silver division tying a Vancouver team 1-1 then winning 4-1 and 5-0 in pool play which advanced them to the semi-final game. The team ended up losing a very close match against an Alaska team in the semi-final. The game ended 1-1 in regulation so it went into PK's. Elle made her PK but it wasn't enough for her team to win. Elle had a fun time in this tourney getting a ton of playing time and being a leader on the team. She played central defense and outside defense. Here are a few pictures from the Beaverton Cup...
Nike Oswego Cup:
This is always a favorite on the tournament circuit for the kids. Cade and Willem were disappointed their teams did not play in this tourney. Elle's Athletica Blue team played in the top/premier division again losing their first game in a tight one 0-1 vs. THUSC (aka the 'meanie greenies'). In the next two games they beat Lake Oswego 2-0 and Southside 3-1. This got them into the semi-finals vs. WUSC (Willamette United) Sunday morning, a team they usually beat. Unfortunately we were missing two good forwards (Jordan and Isabella plus Aja was not yet on our roster) and the team found it difficult to score goals! The game ended up a 1-1 tie though Athletica had a more shots and possession (but that's soccer for you!). It went to PK's...once again, Elle made her PK but they team ended up losing 3-4 in PK's so they did not advance to the final. Lake Oswego ended up winning the tourney.
We stayed at Embassy Suites again for this tournament and the place was swarming with soccer players from lots of teams including Elle's team and cousin Pascal's team. It was a little scary watching the interaction between all the boys and girls. We noticed a change in the way the boys saw the girls and visa versa (though less so from the girls). It was also clear that the boys were on the lookout for girls from other teams and there was a lot of interaction going on in the hallways of the hotel! Eeek, can they really be old enough for this to start?!
Dean guest coached as Jurgen was at a tournament in California
George, Cade, Pascal and Jackson looking cool
Grace, Elle, Kyndsi, Jorja, Jaida, Maddie, Athena. Some of the sweet girls from Elle's team (plus Jorja came to hang out too)
