I just realized that I have not posted a recap of the final game of the season. It was great soccer weather to take on the Femmes. We played on the Catholic Univ. turf field and made great use of a nice field.
I really feel this was our best game of the season. Although we were missing a few key folks we mixed up the line up a bit and really took it to them. I have never seen the ball spend so much time at the other end of the field. Our forwards really came together and made more shots on goal in this one game then I think we have seen all season. The mid fielders provided great support and really opened the field up. Defense was strong and the goals they scored were really quite amazing shots.
Afterwards one of our opponents came up to me and said how much they thought we had improved, that none of their team can believe it is only our second season together and how they know to watch out for us in the Fall.
Now if we can just get some fancy uniforms like they have then I think we can make a run for at least a .500 season!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Scrimmage Sat 6/30
this Saturday (6/30) will be same time (10:30 am) at Four Corners Park in Silver spring. http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=G9i9XDb%2bPk%2bDDVxQ1pJrBQ%3d%3d&longitude=7FYV4YgArOcKlqCLdRhXUw%3d%3d&name=North%20Four%20Corners%20Park&country=US&address=Southwood%20Ave&city=Silver%20Spring&state=MD&zipcode=20901&phone=&spurl=0&&q=north%20four%20corners%20park&qc=Parks
Parking is on Southwood ave. You have to walk a little thru the woods to get to the open space. I'll drive by the field later this week for a final check on if the field is playable. Nearest metro is forest glen - but a bit of a hike.
Leave a comment if you are interested!
Parking is on Southwood ave. You have to walk a little thru the woods to get to the open space. I'll drive by the field later this week for a final check on if the field is playable. Nearest metro is forest glen - but a bit of a hike.
Leave a comment if you are interested!
Friday, June 15, 2007
Short recap just to have one
Not that this is news to anyone on a Friday before our last game but I did want to quickly recap a loss from last Saturday against the Furs. From what I have heard it was a tight game, they had a very strong sweeper and we went down fighting 1-0.
More Summer Soccer Fun
So Monica did a great job rounding up all the opportunities to keep playing soccer over the summer. I posted them all here with some extra info.
1) Last game is Saturday June 16th at Catholic University's turf field.
2) Sheila sent around a note about Monday night pick up game with some of her work colleagues and friends. They play at at 6:30 p.m. in SteadPark on P between 16th and 17th streets NW. It's a good idea to bring a ball because it's hard to know who will show up from week to week. This is a low key, co-ed pick up game. Be in touch with her directly if you want to know more.
3) There are still slots for players to play with another team in the Freedom Cup on July 14th. Contact Monica if you want to know more.
4) On July 28th is the Hoy Keg Cup. Monica will be gone but we really should think about putting together a team to play in this. We have until July 2nd to decide. For more on the cup go to http://tinyurl.com/2fqmop
5) We will try and scrimmage over the summer likely on Saturdays around 10:30am. This is a great chance to work on our team work, passing, dribbling and just overall take our games up a notch. One sure fire way to avoid another winless season! Monica will send out announcements about these from week to week.
6) Saturday, June 30th will be the first Saturday scrimmage affectionately called the Parkway Deli scrimmage at a field near the Deli. If enough folks are interested the scrimmage would be at 10:30 followed by lunch at the Deli.
7) And last but not least another season of Indoor in Fairfax at the Fairfax sportsplex. This has been great fun, built team cohesion and helped us get into better shape. Games are on Sundays starting in the late afternoon to evening. Talk to Amanda if you are interested.
1) Last game is Saturday June 16th at Catholic University's turf field.
2) Sheila sent around a note about Monday night pick up game with some of her work colleagues and friends. They play at at 6:30 p.m. in Stead
3) There are still slots for players to play with another team in the Freedom Cup on July 14th. Contact Monica if you want to know more.
4) On July 28th is the Hoy Keg Cup. Monica will be gone but we really should think about putting together a team to play in this. We have until July 2nd to decide. For more on the cup go to http://tinyurl.com/2fqmop
5) We will try and scrimmage over the summer likely on Saturdays around 10:30am. This is a great chance to work on our team work, passing, dribbling and just overall take our games up a notch. One sure fire way to avoid another winless season! Monica will send out announcements about these from week to week.
6) Saturday, June 30th will be the first Saturday scrimmage affectionately called the Parkway Deli scrimmage at a field near the Deli. If enough folks are interested the scrimmage would be at 10:30 followed by lunch at the Deli.
7) And last but not least another season of Indoor in Fairfax at the Fairfax sportsplex. This has been great fun, built team cohesion and helped us get into better shape. Games are on Sundays starting in the late afternoon to evening. Talk to Amanda if you are interested.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Could we win just one game?
Ok so I know we are playing for fun, making new friends, enjoying some great exercise but it would be really great to win from time to time as well. We are overdue!
So no we did not win on Saturday. The field was awesome, we had the first game which meant we did not get heat stroke and we put together a great forward configuration that spent 80% of their time in front of the Smash goal. We lost 3-0 but it was not for lack of trying or for lack of shots on their goal. We just could not quite get the ball into the back of the net.
No worries though because we are really coming together as a team, folks are getting more comfortable in their positions, we are all getting into better shape. A win cannot be far off.
Just a reminder...when we play on turf it can be more comfortable to play in regular sports shoes and not cleats. I felt like I was standing on burning rubber at times.
Next up...an early morning at Lincoln Field against the Furs.
So no we did not win on Saturday. The field was awesome, we had the first game which meant we did not get heat stroke and we put together a great forward configuration that spent 80% of their time in front of the Smash goal. We lost 3-0 but it was not for lack of trying or for lack of shots on their goal. We just could not quite get the ball into the back of the net.
No worries though because we are really coming together as a team, folks are getting more comfortable in their positions, we are all getting into better shape. A win cannot be far off.
Just a reminder...when we play on turf it can be more comfortable to play in regular sports shoes and not cleats. I felt like I was standing on burning rubber at times.
Next up...an early morning at Lincoln Field against the Furs.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Game time change for 6/9
PLEASE NOTE GAME TIME FOR 6/9 AT LINCOLN #2 IS 8:30 DUE TO GIRL SCOUTS THING LATER THAT DAY.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Revised June calendar
PAY ATTN TO THE CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR 6/2/07!!! If you need to carpool, email Jen (who volunteered to coordinate).
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.
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