More Soccer… Lindy vs The Beasts

24 Apr 11 by | No Comments | 11 view(s)
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This week, Lindy’s team played the monsters of the 5 year old soccer midway.  The green team is reputed to be the best thing going, and certainly gave Lou some trouble last time around.  I spoke with their coach (a friend) prior to the game, and we agreed that it would be fun for all to collect several of the most aggressive players on a single field.

So, if you’re a big Lindy fan, enjoy 13 minutes of some of the best U5 soccer available at the Brentwood Family YMCA.  I think I’ve included every moment of interest from the game (while Lindy was on the field… we don’t video the rest of it).  In the end, it was a 5-5 tie, which I think was pretty fitting.

If you’d rather just watch Lindy’s explosive moment, you can find it here.

 

Oakley and the Midget

3 Apr 11 by | No Comments | 57 view(s)
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Spring break means lots of things, including substantially reduced soccer rosters.  So, Oakley brought her own sister on the field for a U8 advanced league game.  And while the Cheetahs weren’t able to overcome the best team in their league, Lindy didn’t look totally lost either.

First, we dance!

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Soccer Returns. This time, with Creativity

13 Mar 11 by | No Comments | 12 view(s)
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Check out Lindy’s triumphant return to soccer.  This time, she’s trying new things all over the field.  And some of them even work!

 

 

Lindy’s Evolution

20 Oct 10 by | 2 Comments | 21 view(s)
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Lindy’s soccer career continues to be full of successes!  It’s been interesting to watch her learn the game and learn about the risks too… She’s become more careful (not necessarily a good thing), so she’s hanging back and waiting for the ball to squirt out.  Mind you, she’s still lightning fast and skilled with the ball.  But watch her patrol the field… she’s keeping the whole thing under control, and then exploding.  Very fun to watch…

Fall Break… time for fill-ins

19 Oct 10 by | No Comments | 5 view(s)
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That’s right, we’ve already seen Oakley play soccer this week, but she found herself in a second game this week.  Watch for Oakley’s near misses and Aspen’s successes.

Fall is all about soccer…

18 Oct 10 by | No Comments | 4 view(s)
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I know this blog has been loaded with soccer of late… but that’s what life’s like it seems.  Two days a week, three hours each time… we’re playing a lot of soccer.  Fortunately for all involved, our girls really like soccer, and so do I.

First up this week?  Oakley and her Cheetahs.

Has Lindy Met Her Match?!

29 Sep 10 by | No Comments | 12 view(s)
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Meet Anna, number 13 for the Orange Crush.  Lindy’s Silver Sharks had yet to see the likes of Anna this year.  Anna battles.  Anna’s fast.  And Anna doesn’t quit.  Frankly, Anna reminds me of Lindy!

That combination made for a great soccer game on Saturday.  Enjoy.

David Beckham

28 Sep 10 by | 1 Comment | 22 view(s)
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No.  She doesn’t have any tattoos.  Nor does she have magazine worthy abs.  Nor do I believe that she could do it every time. But this past Saturday, David Beckham had nothing on Aspen.

If you’d care to watch the whole game, feel free to do that.  It’s a good all around performance by the Fire & Ice.  Nisi had a fantastic game (including some Didier Drogba moments, like several goals and an open net miss that somehow isn’t in the video).

If you’re here for Aspen’s moment, though.  You can click right here to jump to it.  I’ve provided it in full speed and slow motion.  Take note of the the distance, the arc, the curve, and the finish in the side netting.  Beckham would be proud.

Another reason to love this game… Ra had a swim meet Saturday and Sunday, so she wasn’t going to be able to make it to the game.  But wait one second… I think I saw a number 3 running around out on that field… I’m loving seeing the girls play for each other and wanting to be there badly.  It’s so much fun.

A loss, but the good kind

27 Sep 10 by | No Comments | 7 view(s)
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This year has been jam packed with soccer victories.  The girls are on good teams, and the stars have aligned for a lot of wins.  Not so for Oakley’s team this week.  They ran up against a really big, really skilled team.  But you know what?  The Cheetahs that I saw play did a great job.  They battled, they competed, they didn’t give up.  Had the ball bounced a little differently, I think there’s a chance they come away as the victors.

Really, though, how could they be expected to win?  The other team had matching hair bows.  Certain things just can’t be overcome.  (The final score was 4-2 for red, even though all of the goals aren’t shown here.  Three of their goals went in off the post!)

Be sure to check out Oakley’s face during the slow mo as she looks to see if she can cross it.  (The cross fails, but the face is awesome.)

The Lou, Game 2

20 Sep 10 by | 1 Comment | 9 view(s)
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Lindy’s soccer career continues.  Game 2 was hot.  Like, 90 something degrees.  And Lou’s motor still didn’t quit.