PAY ATTN TO THE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR 6/2/07!!! If you need to carpool, email Jen (who volunteered to coordinate).
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Another great soccer weekend
The weather cooperated this weekend for a glorious soccer day on Saturday at the Trinity field. What a difference it makes to play on a well kept field. Boy was it a big expanse to play on.
So we lost to the Tomatoes 4-0 but it was a much better game then the season opener. We played a 2 4 4 1 configuration and it actually worked out quite well with alot more support to the two forwards. Tina and Allie both had scoring opportunities that we could not quite convert into goals. I subbed for Monica in the goal for the last 10 minutes. Brought back alot of memories from my 8 years of playing goalie as a kid. On Sunday my body reminded me why attempts at diving saves should be an exception and not the norm.
Next outdoor is against the Smash down at Lincoln Field. Don't forget that is Race for the Cure day so leave plenty of time to get to the field. Metro is your best bet since the streets will be closed. Hope to get Sheila, Leola and Ann back soon.
Saturday was the season closer for indoor. From Amanda: We won our last game of indoor against the Sakhermoms 13-7. We finished the season 5-3. They played down a person the whole game and in the second half we went 4 v 4. Naela and Jen were big scorers. We are taking a season off but will play again in the fall if any other Sisters want to sign up.
Nice to have two weeks off but look forward to a scrimmage on Memorial Day and then a BBQ bash at my house.
So we lost to the Tomatoes 4-0 but it was a much better game then the season opener. We played a 2 4 4 1 configuration and it actually worked out quite well with alot more support to the two forwards. Tina and Allie both had scoring opportunities that we could not quite convert into goals. I subbed for Monica in the goal for the last 10 minutes. Brought back alot of memories from my 8 years of playing goalie as a kid. On Sunday my body reminded me why attempts at diving saves should be an exception and not the norm.
Next outdoor is against the Smash down at Lincoln Field. Don't forget that is Race for the Cure day so leave plenty of time to get to the field. Metro is your best bet since the streets will be closed. Hope to get Sheila, Leola and Ann back soon.
Saturday was the season closer for indoor. From Amanda: We won our last game of indoor against the Sakhermoms 13-7. We finished the season 5-3. They played down a person the whole game and in the second half we went 4 v 4. Naela and Jen were big scorers. We are taking a season off but will play again in the fall if any other Sisters want to sign up.
Nice to have two weeks off but look forward to a scrimmage on Memorial Day and then a BBQ bash at my house.
Monday, May 14, 2007
It's getting hot in here
I probably should save the title of this post for later in the season but did anyone notice how warm it was on Saturday? Mid day game, nice wide field, not much shade...it got a bit warm out there.
We lost 2-0 against the Femmes. It was a good, solid game and we all played well. Our offense continued to improve with more scoring opportunities and alot more time with the ball in front of our opponents goal.
Defense had some tough moments with the Furs strong forwards but we were able to keep their top scorers to just a few shots. But we still are not putting together strong combinations that get us points. Plenty more work to do.
A shout out to Kathy for taking a monster hit to the face and then coming back to head the ball later in the game.
We had fun bonding after the game at Colonel Brooks Tavern, a Brookland institution. Beer was a bit pricey but the burgers and fries were good.
Next week we get a chance to really pick up our game against the Killer Tomatoes at Trinity's great outdoor field.
We lost 2-0 against the Femmes. It was a good, solid game and we all played well. Our offense continued to improve with more scoring opportunities and alot more time with the ball in front of our opponents goal.
Defense had some tough moments with the Furs strong forwards but we were able to keep their top scorers to just a few shots. But we still are not putting together strong combinations that get us points. Plenty more work to do.
A shout out to Kathy for taking a monster hit to the face and then coming back to head the ball later in the game.
We had fun bonding after the game at Colonel Brooks Tavern, a Brookland institution. Beer was a bit pricey but the burgers and fries were good.
Next week we get a chance to really pick up our game against the Killer Tomatoes at Trinity's great outdoor field.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Tough Loss
It was a tough loss for the Twisted Team today. We really gave the First Ladies a run for their money but lost 2-0. Bad weather held off although we did play through some lovely showers early on. We held them scoreless in the first half with some great defense. It was rough shutting down their great forwards.
Our front line excelled with alot of time in front of the Ladies' goal. But shots could not find their way into the net. The Ladies had one really amazing goal but the second one snuck past us.
It was fun playing down by the monuments with tons of tourists strolling by. Too bad the field was so awful.
Great game. Sorry Sheila had to miss it to get married. We wish her a huge congratulations!
Next week we play the Femmes at Turkey Thicket.
Our front line excelled with alot of time in front of the Ladies' goal. But shots could not find their way into the net. The Ladies had one really amazing goal but the second one snuck past us.
It was fun playing down by the monuments with tons of tourists strolling by. Too bad the field was so awful.
Great game. Sorry Sheila had to miss it to get married. We wish her a huge congratulations!
Next week we play the Femmes at Turkey Thicket.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Outdoor Game May 5, 2007
Time: 1:00 pm
Place: Lincoln Field #1
The following map may or may not help you find the field:
Monday, April 30, 2007
What a weekend!
Lots of hard work this weekend with a tough loss to the Furs on Saturday. We scored early with an amazing blast from Janet that I heard was quite a sight to see. But it was not enough to win and we lost 2-1. But we are well on our way to a much better showing this season and improvements come each game. Sorry to miss the game and the fun pub afterwards.
It was an amazing showing for the indoor sisters. We beat the Crush 12-1 with every player scoring except our intrepid goalie Monica. They seemed to be working with some new players and their goalie sure got a work out with all our shots on goal. With 10 minutes left to play I went in for Monica and had a few harrowing moments in goal.
Next Saturday we play the First Ladies again. If anyone is up for indoor let Amanda know as me, Jen and Monica cannot play on Sunday.
It was an amazing showing for the indoor sisters. We beat the Crush 12-1 with every player scoring except our intrepid goalie Monica. They seemed to be working with some new players and their goalie sure got a work out with all our shots on goal. With 10 minutes left to play I went in for Monica and had a few harrowing moments in goal.
Next Saturday we play the First Ladies again. If anyone is up for indoor let Amanda know as me, Jen and Monica cannot play on Sunday.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Outdoor game 4/28
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2007
Time: 3:00 pm
Place: Jessup Blair in Silver Spring
http://wawsl.org/Facility.asp?id=18784&AssocID=2479&snid=5213820&snid=5213820&org=wawsl.org
Opponent: Psychadelic Furs
Time: 3:00 pm
Place: Jessup Blair in Silver Spring
http://wawsl.org/Facility.asp?id=18784&AssocID=2479&snid=5213820&snid=5213820&org=wawsl.org
Opponent: Psychadelic Furs
Sunday, April 22, 2007
You win some...you lose some
It was a great soccer weekend for the Twisted Sisters. We are really coming together as a team. And even managing to learn our teammates names thanks to a great twisted social outing at the Red Dog Cafe after our Saturday game! My kids had fun trying to pick out 'mommy' from the mass of purple shirted women. Major props to Kathy and Monica for the early morning flight from Massachusetts to make the game against the Smash.
We lost 2-0 after two really early goals at the Rosemary Hills field. But we held them scoreless in the second half and really concentrated on bringing the ball to them. It was a hard loss but we all played hard.
Sunday night was a great indoor game in Fairfax. We won 6-5 against the Psychedelic Furs indoor squad. We will be carrying over that enthusiasm and focus to our next outdoor game against the Furs on Saturday. Janet was recruited by a coed team and stayed on to play another game. We all were in awe of her commitment!
We lost 2-0 after two really early goals at the Rosemary Hills field. But we held them scoreless in the second half and really concentrated on bringing the ball to them. It was a hard loss but we all played hard.
Sunday night was a great indoor game in Fairfax. We won 6-5 against the Psychedelic Furs indoor squad. We will be carrying over that enthusiasm and focus to our next outdoor game against the Furs on Saturday. Janet was recruited by a coed team and stayed on to play another game. We all were in awe of her commitment!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Crushed by the Killer Tomatoes
Just to recap for those folks who missed the game... we had a challenging time against the Killer Tomatoes last Saturday. We lost 6-0. It was a combo of missing some key players, a slow start to the season and a good passing game from the Tomatoes that got through our defenses.
Despite the loss it was great to have Sharon back, we added a new player, Meghan and Rebecca played her first game with us. And at least two more women were not scared off by the loss and should be back to play with us this coming weekend against the Furs.
Team building continues!
Despite the loss it was great to have Sharon back, we added a new player, Meghan and Rebecca played her first game with us. And at least two more women were not scared off by the loss and should be back to play with us this coming weekend against the Furs.
Team building continues!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Outdoor Game 4/21/07
Place: Rosemary Hills (same as last week)
Time: 3 pm (warmup at 2:40)
Opponent: Smash
Time: 3 pm (warmup at 2:40)
Opponent: Smash
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Washington Freedom
First poll for interest:
Just to be gender-equal...
Who: Washington Freedom vs. Boston Renegades (6/10) or NOVA Majestics (6/17)
What: Semi-pro women's soccer game
Where: Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown
When: Sun Jun 10th or Sun Jun 17th at 6:00 pm
Why: Cause watching pro gals play soccer is also a LITTLE different than the game we play :)
Cost: $10 (I think free for people who have paid for Freedom clinics/camps)
Please leave comment here if interested. Be sure to specify which date you are interested in.
Just to be gender-equal...
Who: Washington Freedom vs. Boston Renegades (6/10) or NOVA Majestics (6/17)
What: Semi-pro women's soccer game
Where: Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown
When: Sun Jun 10th or Sun Jun 17th at 6:00 pm
Why: Cause watching pro gals play soccer is also a LITTLE different than the game we play :)
Cost: $10 (I think free for people who have paid for Freedom clinics/camps)
Please leave comment here if interested. Be sure to specify which date you are interested in.
DC United Game
First poll for interest:
We don't play on the 26th due to Memorial Day weekend. Possible social outing if anyone is staying around town:
Who: DC United vs. Houston Dynamo
What: MLS game
Where: RFK stadium (metro accessible)
When: Sat may 26th at 7:30 pm
Why: Cause watching pro guys play soccer is a LITTLE different than the game we play :)
Cost: $18
Please leave comment here if interested.
We don't play on the 26th due to Memorial Day weekend. Possible social outing if anyone is staying around town:
Who: DC United vs. Houston Dynamo
What: MLS game
Where: RFK stadium (metro accessible)
When: Sat may 26th at 7:30 pm
Why: Cause watching pro guys play soccer is a LITTLE different than the game we play :)
Cost: $18
Please leave comment here if interested.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Game 4/14
Game Time: 11 am (warmup at 10:40)
Game Place: Rosemary Hills http://wawsl.org/Facility.asp?id=24033&AssocID=2479&snid=3241125&snid=3241125&org=wawsl.org
Game Foe: the one and only Killer Tomatoes
Game Place: Rosemary Hills http://wawsl.org/Facility.asp?id=24033&AssocID=2479&snid=3241125&snid=3241125&org=wawsl.org
Game Foe: the one and only Killer Tomatoes
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Easter brunch details
If anyone craves breakfast food on Easter Sunday...
Time: 9:30 Easter Sunday
Place: IHOP 775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
Time: 9:30 Easter Sunday
Place: IHOP 775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Twisted Easter
No plans for Easter? Let's do brunch!
Date: April 8
Time: Brunchtime
Place: TBD
Contact Monica for more information
Date: April 8
Time: Brunchtime
Place: TBD
Contact Monica for more information
Twisted Social - April
Meet up for drinks and snacks after our 4/21 game in Silver Spring, MD.
Go here (eVite site) for more info: http://tinyurl.com/yqawmp
Go here (eVite site) for more info: http://tinyurl.com/yqawmp
Our weekend games
Saturday we played our first Spring 07 game against the First Ladies. It was a good game and we held our own against their talented forwards. We ultimately lost 2-0. We are currently in 5th place out of 6. It was a great introduction for all of us to a few new players on the team - Ellie, Erica and Tina.
On Sunday we played another indoor game in Fairfax against Second Wind. It was a shut out and we won 6-0. The Wind had a very vocal cheering section but we tuned them out and focused on making their goalie work very hard.
Next up is an outdoor game against the Violent Femmes at Catholic Univ.
On Sunday we played another indoor game in Fairfax against Second Wind. It was a shut out and we won 6-0. The Wind had a very vocal cheering section but we tuned them out and focused on making their goalie work very hard.
Next up is an outdoor game against the Violent Femmes at Catholic Univ.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Schedules
I have posted below game schedules for the spring. Outdoor and indoor are included for those of us crazy enough to play both. Practices will be announced on an ongoing basis - if we settle on a routine practice time, I'll add them to the calendar.
Here's what I ask -
1) Let me know if I made any errors against the master schedules
2) Please leave a comment for any month in which there are games you know you will not attend. Gives me a heads up on attendance. For example, I will leave a comment that I cannot make the game on June 2.
Thanks and GAME ON! :)
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