This is the last flurry of games before we settle down for the big stuff (State Cup Finals, NPL playoffs, and potentially Regional Cup and NPL Finals).
If you prefer to see this in Google Calendar, it should be updated. Link is on the home page.
5/12 - Thursday at 7:00pm vs. Eclipse at Lost Creek Park #1.
Wear green.
5/14 - Saturday at 9:00am vs. Lonestar Red SA in San Antonio at McAllister #4.
Wear green.
5/14 - Saturday at 3:00pm vs. CE AM in San Antonio at McAllister #4.
Wear navy. (Yay, we won't stink!)
5/15- Sunday at 10:00 am vs. Lonestar Red SA at Katy Park #17.
Wear navy.
5/16 - Monday at 7:30pm vs. AHFC at STE.
Wear green.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Saturday, May 7, 2016
5/7-8 State Cup games
Sorry for the late blog post.
Saturday at 2:00PM at El Franco Lee. Wear green, but bring everything.
Field 10
Saturday at 2:00PM at El Franco Lee. Wear green, but bring everything.
Field 10
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
FAQ
Ok, so this isn't really a FAQ page, but I've gotten a few questions lately and I want to do a better job of communicating with all of you given how busy the team is and all the uncertainty with Mark leaving.
Why do we have so many games?
We had quite a few rain outs in the Fall, and we've had a few this Spring too. Most of what we have left in USC are make up games.
Why do we have to get them in so quickly?
The USC Cup is May 21-22. The regular season games need to be completed by then.
Do these games even matter? After all, we're in 8th place. What's the point?
Yes, they matter! There are two reasons. The top 8 teams in USC Champions League get to play in the USC Spring Cup. Also, the top 8 teams get invited back to Champions League, the bottom two do not. We are on the bubble. If we forfeit these games or lose too many, we won't even have the option of playing in Champions League in the fall.
What about NPL games? What's the deal with that?
We are sitting in 1st place in our flight of NPL. Assuming we stay that way, we play in Oklahoma on June 4-5. If we win there, we go to the NPL Finals in Aurora, Colorado July 14-18. This is a big deal. My understanding is that there are quite a few colleges that attend the NPL finals. It should be a very good recruiting event. Right now, we have a legitimate chance of getting there.
And State Cup, how does that fit in?
State Cup is the STYSA thing. It's a long story, but we were able to challenge in because of our fall season in RPL. We won our first game, we have two more this weekend, and if we win those (or maybe even just one of them), we are through to the State Finals.
State Finals? Wasn't that the mess that was in San Marcos last year?
Yes! But this year it's at Meyer Park. And odds are good that there won't be epic flooding and I won't have to spend the night in my truck again. This will be Memorial Day Weekend, in case you're wondering.
And why is State Cup important?
First off, if they win, your daughter can legitimately claim that she is a State Champion -- that's pretty cool. Secondly, it means we can go to the Regional Cup in Greenville, SC. This is also a big deal, with college coaches and all that. And if we can win there, on to the National Championships. Need I say more?
What about Mark? Where will he be though all of this?
As you know, Mark loves our girls, and he is committed to them. My understanding is that he will be with us at least through Regionals, if we make it. At the NPL finals, we might have someone else. :(
Someone else? Who might that be?
It might be Vedad. To be honest, I don't know yet. The club is still figuring that out.
Right! What about next season? What is the club going to do for us, now that Mark is leaving?
Again, to be totally honest, I don't know exactly just yet. I do know that the club really values this team. And that they are in the process of making some hires to fill the big shoes Mark is leaving behind. Adrian Crespo (the President of the club), Vedad, and Bruce Talbot (Director of Player Development) have offered to meet with us. The purpose of the meeting is to fill us in on what the club is doing, what next season will look like for us, who will be coaching our girls, and some help on the college recruiting process.
When will that be?
I don't have a firm date yet, but I'm working on it. Stay tuned.
What's the deal with the age group changes?
All of the teams are being realigned by birth year. Up until now, it has been by age as of August 1, so it matches up with school year. The change is being made so that we fit in with the rest of the world. It affects everyone in the country.
Right now, it looks like we will keep this team together and play up as '99s.
What about tournaments and all that? What are we doing next year?
That's a great question, and it needs to be answered by all of us. This is on the agenda for the aforementioned meeting.
Why do we have so many games?
We had quite a few rain outs in the Fall, and we've had a few this Spring too. Most of what we have left in USC are make up games.
Why do we have to get them in so quickly?
The USC Cup is May 21-22. The regular season games need to be completed by then.
Do these games even matter? After all, we're in 8th place. What's the point?
Yes, they matter! There are two reasons. The top 8 teams in USC Champions League get to play in the USC Spring Cup. Also, the top 8 teams get invited back to Champions League, the bottom two do not. We are on the bubble. If we forfeit these games or lose too many, we won't even have the option of playing in Champions League in the fall.
What about NPL games? What's the deal with that?
We are sitting in 1st place in our flight of NPL. Assuming we stay that way, we play in Oklahoma on June 4-5. If we win there, we go to the NPL Finals in Aurora, Colorado July 14-18. This is a big deal. My understanding is that there are quite a few colleges that attend the NPL finals. It should be a very good recruiting event. Right now, we have a legitimate chance of getting there.
And State Cup, how does that fit in?
State Cup is the STYSA thing. It's a long story, but we were able to challenge in because of our fall season in RPL. We won our first game, we have two more this weekend, and if we win those (or maybe even just one of them), we are through to the State Finals.
State Finals? Wasn't that the mess that was in San Marcos last year?
Yes! But this year it's at Meyer Park. And odds are good that there won't be epic flooding and I won't have to spend the night in my truck again. This will be Memorial Day Weekend, in case you're wondering.
And why is State Cup important?
First off, if they win, your daughter can legitimately claim that she is a State Champion -- that's pretty cool. Secondly, it means we can go to the Regional Cup in Greenville, SC. This is also a big deal, with college coaches and all that. And if we can win there, on to the National Championships. Need I say more?
What about Mark? Where will he be though all of this?
As you know, Mark loves our girls, and he is committed to them. My understanding is that he will be with us at least through Regionals, if we make it. At the NPL finals, we might have someone else. :(
Someone else? Who might that be?
It might be Vedad. To be honest, I don't know yet. The club is still figuring that out.
Right! What about next season? What is the club going to do for us, now that Mark is leaving?
Again, to be totally honest, I don't know exactly just yet. I do know that the club really values this team. And that they are in the process of making some hires to fill the big shoes Mark is leaving behind. Adrian Crespo (the President of the club), Vedad, and Bruce Talbot (Director of Player Development) have offered to meet with us. The purpose of the meeting is to fill us in on what the club is doing, what next season will look like for us, who will be coaching our girls, and some help on the college recruiting process.
When will that be?
I don't have a firm date yet, but I'm working on it. Stay tuned.
What's the deal with the age group changes?
All of the teams are being realigned by birth year. Up until now, it has been by age as of August 1, so it matches up with school year. The change is being made so that we fit in with the rest of the world. It affects everyone in the country.
Right now, it looks like we will keep this team together and play up as '99s.
What about tournaments and all that? What are we doing next year?
That's a great question, and it needs to be answered by all of us. This is on the agenda for the aforementioned meeting.
Friday, April 29, 2016
April 30 - May 1
Stay tuned to the groupme for weather updates.
Saturday's game has been moved!
We are now going to be on field 3 at Gosling Park in the Woodlands at 11:00 am.
So far it looks like we are still on for Sunday at Lost Creek Park.
Saturday's game has been moved!
We are now going to be on field 3 at Gosling Park in the Woodlands at 11:00 am.
So far it looks like we are still on for Sunday at Lost Creek Park.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Note the correction on tonight's game. It's at South Campus, not STE. Same time, 7:30, and wear navy.
Saturday is also at South Campus #1. It's a USC game against CE. 2:00pm start. Navy again.
Sunday is a STATE CUP game. It's against Lake Jackson Shock at 2:00pm at Lost Creek Park #8. Wear navy again, but bring everything.
Saturday is also at South Campus #1. It's a USC game against CE. 2:00pm start. Navy again.
Sunday is a STATE CUP game. It's against Lake Jackson Shock at 2:00pm at Lost Creek Park #8. Wear navy again, but bring everything.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
So many games
I've just finished updating the google calendar. Please take a look because we have a very busy schedule for the next 5 weeks.
Starting today, we have 5 games over the next 7 days (assuming no weather problems or changes).
Tonight and Thursday are at STE at 7:30. Wear navy both days.
I realize there is at least one schedule conflict. The State Cup games beyond this weekend don't have times or locations set. Stay tuned.
CORRECTION: Thursday's game is at South Campus #1.
CORRECTION: Thursday's game is at South Campus #1.
Monday, April 18, 2016
April 17 and 19
Just a quick reminder about our upcoming games. Stay tuned on Sunday's game regarding the weather. The forecast is pretty ugly.
Sunday, April 17 at 4:00pm
Katy Park #14
vs. AHFC
Please wear NAVY.
EDIT: No idea why this didn't get published last week. I guess I didn't hit the button. Anyhoo, great effort Sunday. See y'all Tuesday.
Sunday, April 17 at 4:00pm
Katy Park #14
vs. AHFC
Please wear NAVY.
And then an NPL game against Eclipse.
Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30pm
STE field
Please wear NAVY.
EDIT: No idea why this didn't get published last week. I guess I didn't hit the button. Anyhoo, great effort Sunday. See y'all Tuesday.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Calendar
This Tuesday we have another USC game, this time against AHFC. 7:30 at STE fields. Wear green/white.
Here's the rest of the calendar. Sundays and Tuesdays for a while. STYSA still hasn't posted the State Cup games, but those should begin 4/30 or 5/1.
Here's the rest of the calendar. Sundays and Tuesdays for a while. STYSA still hasn't posted the State Cup games, but those should begin 4/30 or 5/1.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
April 9,10,12
As y'all already know, we have a bunch of upcoming games. First on the list are the USC games this weekend and next Tuesday.
Saturday - April 9
10:00 AM @ Katy Park #15
vs. Texas Rush
We will wear GREEN/WHITE.
Sunday - April 10
12:00 Noon @ Burroughs Park #6
vs. Challenge
We will wear GREEN/WHITE again.
Tuesday - April 12
7:30 PM @ St. Thomas' Episcopal field (the one just south of South Campus)
vs. Albion
And, you guessed it, wear GREEN/WHITE again.
Three games in four days. This will be taxing on the girls. Please make sure your girls are well fed and well rested. Still no official word yet, but we will likely have the State Cup play-in game(s) the following weekend.
Please let me know if your daughter can't make these games.
Thanks! See you there.
Saturday - April 9
10:00 AM @ Katy Park #15
vs. Texas Rush
We will wear GREEN/WHITE.
Sunday - April 10
12:00 Noon @ Burroughs Park #6
vs. Challenge
We will wear GREEN/WHITE again.
Tuesday - April 12
7:30 PM @ St. Thomas' Episcopal field (the one just south of South Campus)
vs. Albion
And, you guessed it, wear GREEN/WHITE again.
Three games in four days. This will be taxing on the girls. Please make sure your girls are well fed and well rested. Still no official word yet, but we will likely have the State Cup play-in game(s) the following weekend.
Please let me know if your daughter can't make these games.
Thanks! See you there.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Schedule Updates 2/23
I have some schedule updates for everyone.
You should have seen Mark's link in the groupme about this weekend.
Friday night - training 6:00 - 8:00 at South Campus 1 and 2
Saturday - 9:00 am vs. 01G at South Campus
Sunday - 11:00 am vs. Rush at South Campus
Saturday there is a discussion with college coaches at Hotel Derek from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Next weekend, we will play the Dynamos in an NPL game on Sunday, March 6 at 12:30 pm. This will be at Dyess Park #10. This is a reschedule of the NPL games we had 3/12-13.
April 16-17 and/or April 23-24 we will have State Cup play-in games. Stay tuned for exact times and locations.
Assuming we make it in, there will be State Cup games the following 4-5 weekends.
If we make it to regionals, that will be June 23-30 in Greenville, SC.
Assuming we keep doing well in NPL, keep June 4-5 open as well. We will probably have to go to Edmond, OK for a playoff with the North region. If we win that, we will advance to the NPL finals, which are July 14-18 in Aurora, CO.
I know our last two games were disappointing, but there is every reason to believe that we will get into State Cup, and advance to the finals. We have a real shot at regionals as well. The same goes for the NPL finals.
If you've looked at the USC schedule, you'll notice there are some conflicts with these dates. We will try to reschedule those mid-week if possible. Stay tuned.
You should have seen Mark's link in the groupme about this weekend.
Friday night - training 6:00 - 8:00 at South Campus 1 and 2
Saturday - 9:00 am vs. 01G at South Campus
Sunday - 11:00 am vs. Rush at South Campus
Saturday there is a discussion with college coaches at Hotel Derek from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Next weekend, we will play the Dynamos in an NPL game on Sunday, March 6 at 12:30 pm. This will be at Dyess Park #10. This is a reschedule of the NPL games we had 3/12-13.
April 16-17 and/or April 23-24 we will have State Cup play-in games. Stay tuned for exact times and locations.
Assuming we make it in, there will be State Cup games the following 4-5 weekends.
If we make it to regionals, that will be June 23-30 in Greenville, SC.
Assuming we keep doing well in NPL, keep June 4-5 open as well. We will probably have to go to Edmond, OK for a playoff with the North region. If we win that, we will advance to the NPL finals, which are July 14-18 in Aurora, CO.
I know our last two games were disappointing, but there is every reason to believe that we will get into State Cup, and advance to the finals. We have a real shot at regionals as well. The same goes for the NPL finals.
If you've looked at the USC schedule, you'll notice there are some conflicts with these dates. We will try to reschedule those mid-week if possible. Stay tuned.
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