Rainouts Posted

Guys,

Rainouts are posted.  We have a game on 5/6 and 5/13 which is Mother's Day.  If we need to forfeit Mother's Day, please let me know in advance so we do not get fined.

I'm not going to mention last weeks game besides the fact that it is on me.  I did not set expectations or play worth a flip.  WE WILL BE BETTER THIS WEEK!

We are playing a good team this week and hope to see everyone there.

Stu Dawg

Game Two Victory

Great game today guys.  I really don't have a ton to say, but there are a few bullet points:

• That field sucks. 
• Joel started the scoring today and we had to hear about it for the rest of the day.  Good to have 'Chise back in the golden boot odyssey.
• Dave scored again proving his theory of soccer and soccer practice...shoot...shoot...shoot...shoot.  You get the idea.
• Brady had a good tester early on when he had a classic breakaway.  He did a good job and didn't fall at the end much to the dismay of 'Chise.
• We all need to go and get snipped as there were a ton of kids today at the game due to the great weather.  It's always fun to see them out there having a good time.
• Our old buddy Jay was hurt.  I didn't get a chance to say hi to him, but his leg looked pretty tore up as he had some serious hardware around it.  Which leads me to think that if I could see an x-ray or Georgie's knee, it would like that as well. 
• BTW...good game today Georgie.  We found your calling to party with us defenders.
• Mickey took one on the chin from the refs when he showed up as the ref told him that we were losing 4-0.  Definitely one of the first times I have seen a ref give our team a hard time.

Only two people missing today, Chuck and D-Ray.  Hope your knee feels better soon.

Eric and Tutt are out for game three.

Have a good week,

Stu Dawg

Game One Results

Without question, Iceman deserves player of the game.  He made several strong saves that could have easily tilted this game to a 5-3 loss.  Iceman definitely brought his A game as the defense was trying to hold, but had a little rust in the first half.  Apparently the practice 10 minutes before the game didn't help too much.

Goals
1. Pup scored a freakin' laser from around 25 yards.  Their goalie never stood a chance.  This was against the wind and our first shot of the season and nearly our only shot of the half.
2. Davie got in on the scoring with a breakaway that he pounded through the goalies hands.
3. An own goal laser shot/pass from their right defender to their goalie late in the second half put the game away for BUFC.

Overall, it was a good win against a good team.  We were lucky to get away with a victory, but our hustle and ability to buckle down in the second half proved to be too much.

Missing players
- Brett
- Preston
- Brady
- Eric

See you on Sunday.

Stu Dawg

Spring 2012 Schedules are in!

First game is next weekend at 3:00.  We play the Glencoe Rovers FC.  I believe we have played them before, but I don't recall any information about the team.  They were in 30G last season along with the Gunners.
First thoughts from the schedule:
- The 30G division no longer exists, so techincally, we didn't move up a division.  We are still in the second to last division.
- Our friends Frisco United, Fury FC, and FC Inferno 30 Red will be in our division again.
- The division has 10 teams which means we can't afford to have off weeks.
- Game locations:
   -- 3 games in Grapevine
   -- 3 games at Five Star #1
   -- 1 game at Breckenridge in Richardson
   -- 1 game at Campbell Greene in Plano
   -- 2 games at Premier Park #3
- Game times:
   -- 1 game at 1:00
   -- 4 games at 3:00
   -- 5 games at 5:00
- 2 potential jersey conflicts on 3/11 and 3/18

Playoff Game One Winners!

Another excellent game yesterday gentlemen.  I was really pleased with the hustle and pressure applied to Inferno.  All in all, the best team won after a first time penalty shoot out.  That was very interesting, but I don't want to do that again. 

A few bullet points:
1. We won that game as a team.  It seemed to me that everyone played their best game of the year.
2.  Ice - truly great.  The wipeout at the end of the game was critical and a real momentum gain for our team.  Outstanding effort which carried over to the shootout.  They never stood a chance.
3. Defense was awesome.  Brett, Julio, Georgie, and Preston played lights out.  Very few shots on goal and we completely shut down #12.
4. Mid field was dominating as they constantly ran 3 and 4 forwards trying to attack. You guys played several thru balls to Dave, Chuck, and Clay.  Great hustle and pressure down their sides.  They just couldn't hang with your speed, agility, and quickness.
5. Forwards - always seemed to be in the right place and took good quality shots.  We have a few fly aways, but when you shoot the ball 20+ times, that will happen.  You guys keep pushing as we're due for a huge breakout in scoring.
6.  It was great to see Brady streaking, with clothes, down the field before the field ate his lunch.  I know that nobody enjoyed that moment more than Brady.  So glad to see you back on the pitch!
7. Julio damn near threw the throw in all the way to the net.  That is a great weapon to have.  Well done #10 Pele Julio!

A ton of fans were there to cheer us on yesterday, and for those who helped with Claire, thank you.  A special thanks to Ice Woman, Ice Girl, Byrce, Tyler, and Molly for spending some time with her.  When we got in the car she told me how much fun she had and asked why I didn't score a goal like Uncle Pup. 

We play at 3:00 on Sunday and I certainly hope that everyone can make it.

Stu Dawg