State Cup Challenge Silver Champions

In the soccer world Vancouver has been looked over, well not this year! This past weekend there were several teams representing the Vancouver area for the WSYSA Challenge State Cup semi finals and finals. One of those teams was the FCSC Nemesis 96 GU13 girl’s team. They came to Seattle for one reason, to win the state title, and that they did!
The girls battled through a tough season, training hard all year for the state cup. On Saturday in the Semi finals they faced a tough Emerald City FC team that thought they had the game in the bag. After a quick goal by ECFC, the Nemesis buckled down for a great 3-1 victory. The goals were scored by Megan Bissell, Olivia Haveman, and Shyla Edwards. A great defensive effort led to confusion and frustration for the ECFC team.
On Sunday afternoon the Nemesis faced a great team from Spokane who came from a come back win the day before. The girls were fired up and ready to win the title. The first whistle blew and the game began. It was kind of like an arm wrestling match going back and forth. Nemesis struck first with a great goal by Olivia Haveman, shooting right past the keeper. Spokane came back quick with a great shot outside the eighteen to tie the game. The first half ended in a tie, but the Nemesis girls were not done. The second half proved to be a battle and when the final whistle blew it was still 1-1. The girls were tired, but knew they could do it. The first ten minutes of overtime produced no goals, still tied 1-1. The whistle blew to start the second half of over time, ten minutes to score a goal and hold on. Five minutes into the second overtime, great hustle by our forwards Mckenna Harshbarger and Olivia Haveman produced another goal by Olivia assisted by Megan Bissell. With five minutes to go Spokane went into hustle mode and took many shots to try to tie the game. Nemesis keeper Mari Chopp came up HUGE the last minute of the game as well as our tough as nails defense to preserve the victory. When the final whistle blew, all seventeen members of the Nemesis 96 team rushed the field (as well as their coaches) to celebrate. This was a huge victory for FCSC Nemesis 96 and also a huge victory for Vancouver soccer.
The team is comprised of players scattered around Vancouver, they include: Mari Chopp ©, Rilee Helsel ©, Kelsey Campanelli ©, Megan Bissell, Haley Briggs, Sarah Cash, Shyla Edwards, Meagan Forsman, Sarah Furth, Julia Green, McKenna Harshbarger, Olivia Haveman, Paula Hoover, Madison King, Abbi Ness, Casey Sorenson, and Shelby Yackley. Head coach Katie Tyrrell, assistant coaches Tom Briggs and Jon Bissell. A big thank you also to our team manager Heidi Furth and all the wonderful parents!

Game 2

A fierce battle today! Nemesis96 played NW United FC 96. The score ended in a tie, 1-1. Taz scored in the first half, NW United scored in the second. Good job Nemesis! On to Spokane!

State Cup Game 1

Today Nemesis 96 faced Westsound 96 black in the first game of state cup. It was great seeing the girls playing a game again after the break between indoor and state cup. The girls have been working hard at improving their game and their commitment paid off today. The final score: 0-5. Goals were scored by Olivia and Taz the 1st half and in the 2nd half Olivia scored 2 goals and Roo scored the final goal. Tomorrow's game is against NW United FC96. Good luck girls!

Fundraiser

Thank you so much for all the help at the fundraiser....to the girls and parents who braved the cold weather to help out; to the dads for set up of propane heaters and the generator; for everyone who donated items to sell, and anything else I forgot to mention.
Hot chocolate was definitely a winner.

Some of the funds raised will be used to cover travel/hotel costs for Coach Katie if we have an overnighter for State Cup and for the end of year party (sometime after State Cup) and possibly renting the indoor arena for a few practices.

Indoor soccer

We are having a great time playing indoor soccer. The parents love being inside on these cold and windy days. The games are exciting to watch as the ball moves fast on the turf. The crash of the ball against the clear windows always adds gasps of surprise. Most importantly, the girls get more touches on the ball and chances to try out moves and their small game skills. And don't forget the conditioning! Lots of red faced girls after the games!

OSA RED FUSION Game 2

On Halloween, Nemesis 96 rematched OSA RED Fusion. Score ended up 1-0 again. This time, Taz scored the goal on a PK in the second half. Awesome game, Nemesis!

Salmon Creek Soccer Club Offers

SALMON CREEK SOCCER CLUB OFFERS YEAR-ROUND TRAINING FOR PLAYERS/COACHES, BEGINS OPEN PLAY



November Schedule Includes Speed/Agility Training, Soccer Skills, and Coaching Skills Sessions as well as Open Play



(VANCOUVER, WA) October 28, 2009 — Salmon Creek Soccer Club will be holding a series of soccer training sessions for players and coaches throughout the year. November’s schedule includes speed/agility training, soccer skills, and coaching skills. All sessions will be held at the Salmon Creek Indoor Soccer Center and are open to all levels of players/coaches. All sessions—including Coaching Skills—cost only $5.00.



“We have exceptional programs at all skill levels,” states Robin Grove, President of Salmon Creek Soccer Club. “These affordable, year-round training opportunities are just another way that we support our players and coaches. Whether you are involved at the Rec, Select, or Premier level, we have teams, programs, and training available 12 months a year.”



November’s schedule includes:



* Speed/Agility Training November 5, 2009



* Soccer Skills November 12, 2009



* Coaching Skills November 19, 2009



NOTE: Two sessions will be held each date: one beginning at 3:30 p.m.; a second session at 4:30 p.m.



All sessions will be taught/supervised by outstanding coaches from the Salmon Creek soccer family. Training will be scaled to the appropriate level of players/coaches attending.



Open Play Begins for All Ages



Salmon Creek Soccer, in conjunction with the Salmon Creek Indoor Soccer Center, has also announced that co-ed open play will be held every Friday beginning November 6. There will be two sessions each evening with players aged 8-10 slated to play from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. and players aged 11-14 playing from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Cost is $5 per player. Teams will be co-ed, divided by age. First come first served! Players must have player cards issued from the indoor arena. The address is 110 NE 139th St. Vancouver, 98685. Hope to see you there!





More Information



For more information, please contact Robin Grove at 360-903-6840 or scsc.president@salmoncreeksoccer.net.