The Sport Club U14 Girls Maroon team won a thrilling championship over the labor day weekend in Palatine IL. After winning the semifinal on Sunday night that was delayed twice by thunder and lightning and then moved to a lighted field because of darkness the U14 Girls under the guidance of Nicole Schmidt proved too much for lake Country United-(another Wisconsin team) in the finals on Monday.   

          A suspense-filled second half included several near misses by MSC for scores. With the game tied 1-1 and time running out MSC scored with 53 seconds left in the match.  Congratulations MSC U14 Maroon and coach Nicole Schmidt!!

Thanks to all of the teams, coaches, and tournament volunteers.

Soccerfest 2010 was a great success!  

We hope everyone enjoyed strong competition 

and a fun tournament atmosphere this past weekend 

at Milwaukee Sport Club.  

The U10 and under teams participated in a festival type event 

- playing 3 games throughout the weekend, 

for experience and competition and fun.  

The U11 and older teams played in competitive brackets.  

The results of those brackets are listed to the right

with the following teams determined 

as "Champions" and "Finalists" 

in their respective age groups:

Denise Lemke

Tournament Director

U11 Girls - Champion Whitefish Bay Blue / Finalist Brookfield White

U11 Boys - Champion Tosa Red Storm / Finalist Milw Sport Club Maroon

U12 Girls - Champion mk United Blue / Finalist Washington Co FC Red

U12 Boys - Champion Pewaukee Pirates / Finalist Bavarian White

U13 Boys - Champion United FC Red / Finalist Croatian Eagles Red

U13/14 Girls - Champion Tosa Lightning / Finalist Hartford United

U14 Boys - Champion DePere Select / Finalist Whitefish Bay Blue

U15/16 Girls - Champion Milw Sport Club U16's / Finalist Milw Sport Club U14's Maroon

U17/18 Girls - Champion North Shore United / Finalist Oak Creek Ladybugs

OVER 30 TEAM - AUGUST RECAP

            On August 14, 2010, the GWO30 Team opened the 2010-2011 Metro League season against Lions under hot and muggy conditions. It also did not help that field was uncut and unlined for the match, forcing several early arrivals into field maintenance rolls. And for the trifecta, GW was thin for the match due to late scratches from Rob Czop (injury) and Les Rebbeck (virus). Still, GW started the match well and held a lot of the possession with some nice passing combinations and movement. The best GW opportunity of the first half came with John Parsinen held in position in the penalty area as he received a looping pass into the box. As the service arrived, Parsinen was knocked off ball seeing it fall to Derrick Wilkinson who had broken in from the wing. Wilkinson was unfortunate to have his shot carry wide of the goal. The GW back line of Pat Palbicke, Parsinen, Chris Wixson, and John Sedej was solid and able to thwart most of the advances from the Lions. The game remained deadlocked at the half; but GW lost their lone substitute when John Sedej had to leave early for a young republicans meeting.

            The second half was one of frustration for the home side. Lions scored first on a suspected off sides play. Later, Gabby Sepiashvili came up big on a free kick from 22 yard out, parrying the strong shot away to keep the Lions from extending their lead. As the legs began to tire, GW was caught out of position and the Lions held possession along the top of the 18 yard box long enough to set up a good shot. Gabby got a hand on the ball, but not enough to keep it out of the net. Down 2-0, GW worked to cut the deficit and were finally rewarded when Chris Mortonson played into Keith Andersson inside the Lions penalty area. Patiently, Andersson dropped the ball back to a supporting Scott Walz who took a couple touches, drawing in the Lions defense before playing square to Greg Boltz who fired a line drive into the upper corner of the net. Although the goal gave the squad a bit of a lift, GW was unable to score again and the game ended 2-1 to the Lions. (Reported by Greg Boltz).

OVER 40 TEAM - AUGUST RECAP

            The Green White Over 40 Team opened the 2010-2011 season in smashing fashion against Olympics on August 18th. GW lit the lamp just five minutes into the match when Chris Wellman picked out David Nichols up top. With time to take a touch, Nichols slotted the keeper for the 1-0 lead. But Olympics struck back on the 25 minute mark off a well taken free kick. The match remained tied through the half. Following the intermission, Wellman got caught in possession in the back and saw the resulting break away put Olympics up 2-1. But GW was determined not to go down against one of last season’s cellar dwellers and picked up the tempo to ultimately find the equalizer off a Joel Meadow punt, of all things. The clearance sailed high and long; took a big bounce over the defense, and allowed Greg Healy to run on to it, round the keeper and tap in to knot the score. In the closing minutes, GW were unlucky not to collect all three points when John Dunkas was denied by the cross-bar off a Jusef Muratovic cross. (Reported by Fritz Schneider).

BOYS YOUTH TEAMS - FALL PREVIEW

            The U09 Cosmos participated in the Buffalo Grove Classic on August 28th and 29th. They took on two tough teams on Saturday, emerging without a win. But on Sunday, in the hot and humid conditions, they turned up some heat of their own and scored a total of 19 goals to claim 3rd place in the Black Division. The squad is ready and anxious to start the season. (Reported by Dennis Cantu).

Green White Gators (BU10)

Coaches Jerry Parks, Mike Halblander; Trainer Chris Pearson

            The Green White Gators placed 2nd in the 2010 Buffalo Grove Kick-Off Classic (U10 Boys, Black Division) August 28-29 with one win, two ties, and one loss. Collectively they scored 9-8 with two ties against the 1st place team, LASC Predators Gold (3-3, 2-2), a 3-1 win over Team Evanston White, and a 1- 2 loss in the final afternoon game against Spartan FC United. Rodolfo Rodriguez led the scoring with 6 goals and 2 assists. Colin Sand, Eliseo Palacios, and Mason Robbins all added goals of their own. In goal were Matthew Hamilton, Ethan Mundt, and Bobby Theodosiadis. The defense and midfield were anchored with Fabian Halblander, Adrian Rupar, and Davis Parks. This recently-formed team with many players new to Green White showed tremendous poise as they worked to learn a new formation and new positions while relying on new teammates. Congratulations, Gators, on a job well done! (Reported by Jerry Parks).

GIRLS YOUTH TEAMS - FALL PREVIEW

Green White Emeralds (GU09)

Coach Kyle Perkins, Trainer Simone Lodge

            The new U09 Green White Emeralds stated the season off by winning their division at the Buffalo Grove tournament the weekend of Aug 28 and 29th. The Emeralds have 7 players who are new to travel soccer including a 6 year old and two 7 year old players. You would not know by the way they played. They rolled through their division winning all 4 games giving up only 2 goals for the tournament. They scored 21 goals giving up only those two. What was most impressive was their passing and talking on the field. They have come up with a way to call for a pass that is unique. If you get a chance to see the Emeralds play, pay attention to the talk on the field when they are calling for a pass. You will be in for a laugh and you may be treated to the “worm” by one of the Emeralds after a goal. (Reported by Kyle Perkins).

Green White Knights (GU10)

Coaches Doug Galloway, Mike Folkers, Trainer

David Gibson

            The Green and White Knights put in a solid performance in all 4 games played at the Buffalo Grove Kick-Off Classic. Their first match against current league rivals Spartan FC Premier was a hard fought defensive game with the Knights getting a well deserved goal while holding a clean sheet resulting in a 1-0 win. The second game was an equally close match with the Chicago Kickers that ended in a 3-2 victory for the Knights. The second day started with a tough match against the Park Ridge Firepower. Although the Knights held on to a 1-1 tie at halftime, Park Ridge was able to put two more in the net for a 1-3 loss for the Knights. After earning a 3-2 victory in the last game against Arlington Aces White Lightning, the Knights finished the tournament in 2nd place with a 3-1 record. Playing for the Knights were Ashley Adams, Ally Block, Hailee Crawford, Claire Galloway, Natalie Krause, Alexa Mitka, Brynn Moran, Reilly Moran, Kristina Suto, and Marissa Valentinin. (Reported by Doug Galloway).

Green White Panthers (GU10)

Coaches Mike Folkers, Doug Galloway, Trainer

David Gibson

            The Panthers started off the year right at the Buffalo Grove Soccer Tournament. Although their first game had an 8am kick off it did not seem to phase the girls very much. The girls seemed to find their groove early and ended the game 9-3. During the second game the girls showed great defense and kept up the same offense to win 8- 0; However the next day posed two great chaleventulenges. The first challenge was for the D league Panthers to face a C league team. This game was the second 8am kick off in the tournament and seemed to cause a bit of tiredness in the opening half. As the game went on the girls did everything asked of them.

            Although looking like the better team and having many chances, the ball was just not finding the net as they did the day before and ended the game in a 2-0 loss. As the other games in their division came to a close it was evident that the Panthers were in 3rd place by 1 point, and 2nd place currently belonged to their afternoon opponent, meaning a win would grant them a 2^nd place finish. The opponent was a very physical team and the Panthers responded well and kept their composure and fought for every loose ball. The game was tied 1-1 with the minutes winding down, the Panthers found the net on a loose ball in front of the goal, and ended the game 2-1 and a 2nd place finish. Great ending to a great weekend. (Reported by Mike Folkers).

Green White Tornados (GU11)

Coaches Glen Wiley, Mike Haaning, Trainer Chris

Pearson

            A very promising start to the year for the Tornadoes at the BG tournament. The team opened up with a solid victory in game 1 holding their opponent scoreless while winning 2-0. The team competed hard in game two against a talented Evanston team playing their first game of the tournament. While getting down early 3 -0 the tornadoes settled down and played a more competitive second half. They continued to battle but eventually lost 5-2. Day two brought another 8 am start against the Arlington Aces. While coming out a little slow the Tornadoes woke up and played a very competitive game that ended in a well played 2-2 tie. The game saw some great goalkeeping on each side. It was a riveting finish that saw the Tornadoes place several shots on goal in the closing minute. While starting slow in game 4, it was full scale assault for the Tornadoes once the game faces were on. They battled back to a 2-2 tie at the half and dominated second half play for a 7-2 victory. The Tornadoes earned a third place finish in the BG tournament. Goal scoring was well balanced across the games with 6 different team members scoring. Passing, positioning and defense improved as the games progressed. Many positives for this new talented group of U11 girls. The Tornadoes are excited for league play to begin! (Reported by Glen Wiley).

Green White Wolves (GU13)

Coaches Greg LaCost, Rick Kolling; Trainer

Luke Jones

            This team is coached by LaCost and Kolling and trained by Luke Jones. This team had a successful season last spring and moved to the "big field" in the fall. Adding 5 new seasoned girls from both Aces and Sockers.

            In preparation for the Elgin Back To School Classic, the girls had 5 days of training before the tournament. After digging a hole in the first game against Oak Forest 3-0, the spunky Wolves girls came back with 2 goals to end the game 3-2. In the second game against Synergy, the Wolves lost 2-1 after dominating the entire game. The two goals were break-a-ways after keeping the ball on the opponents side a majority of the time. This is one of those that the Wolves should have won, but the girls and coaches learned more things about themselves in the end. The girls got their legs under them by the third game and won easily 2-0. They played NIFC which they will play during the season. A good start for the Wolves. (Reported by Greg LaCost).

Green White Wildcats (GU15)

Coach Eric Eakin, Trainer Brandon McLemore

            The U15 Wildcats kicked off the season with a hard earned 2nd place finish in the Kicker’s United Back to School Classic Tournament in Elgin. Surviving injury and illness, they played without subs in two games and even played shorthanded for part of one. All the while, the Wildcats scored an impressive 15 goals over the four games spreading the scoring among 6 players. With no substitutes on the bench the Wildcats opened the fall season and tournament giving up two goals while playing shorthanded but managed to come back with 2nd half goals (Carlson, Reese) to tie TCSA Cyclones 2- 2. With the arrival of 3 additional Wildcat players for the second game of the day, the Cheeky Girls from Yorkville proved no match for the Wildcats who controlled the game end to end and netted a 4-1 victory.

            Offense continued to power the Wildcats with 4 different scorers (Niklewicz, Dieterich, K. Welk, Reese) against the Cheeky Girls. The offensive show continued Sunday morning as Wildcats took the opening kickoff, and after three passes, the ball found the at the back of the net. By halftime it was 4-0 and ended in a 7-0 rout of the West Chicago United. Once again scoring was spread around (K. Welk, Reese, Niklewicz, Dieterich, Krawczyk) and ended with a well placed corner kick that glanced off of a United player for an own goal. Throughout pool play, the defense (Okon, Cortesi, M. Welk, Eakin, Makris, Rickett) shut down the opponents and tallied their first shut out of the season. Goalie play was stellar (Carlson, Brask) giving up only one goal over three games when playing full strength. A special note goes to our U13 guest stand-in goalie (Rickett) who adapted nicely to the full sized goal in our opening game. With two players lost to illness and a broken hand, the Wildcats advanced to the finals to take on the Marauders from Kalamazoo, Michigan. With one sub on the bench, the Wildcats jumped to an early 1- 0 lead with a quick score (Reese). The aptly named Marauders utilized foul filled physical play and five extra players on the bench to wear down the Wildcats that netted the Marauders more yellow cards than goals. After giving up three goals, the Wildcats bounced back with a goal (K. Welk) to bring score to 3-2. The Marauders tallied a fine score at the end of the game for a 4-2 win. (Reported by Eric Eakin).

Green White 

Mean Green Fighting Machine

(GU17) 

Coaches Greg LaCost, Pete Konar;

Trainer Luke Jones

            After having some training sessions with Coach LaCost and Coach Konar, the girls chose their name for the season: "Mean Green Fighting Machine." The girls are from 6 different high schools and have really come together. Their trainer, Luke Jones, who played semi-pro ball in England, came back from summer holiday in England and started working with the U16 Power and the U17 MGFM team. With a week of training with Luke, MGFM came in strong to the Elgin Back to School Classic, taking 2nd place in the end. In their first game of the tournament, MGFM beat NIFC 3-1 and WC United 1-0. The Defense initially lead by Maigler and Potratz really did a great job at slowing down the attacks of our opponents. The mids worked tirelessly and the forwards were fast and creative. Goals were had by Burgraff, Stepanovich, and Cerniglia. MGFM had a good first half against McHenry in the finals until late in the first half a McHenry girl upended defensive mid LaCost for both a yellow card for McHenry and a trip in an ambulance for LaCost for a back injury. LaCost had a strain contusion of the back and neck and everyone is hoping for a quick recovery. The second half was less productive for MGFM with 2 goals against them, which ended the game. Stellar play by our goalie, Gold, (with multiple saves) kept the girls alive. The PK save was simply fabulous. Great showing for this new B level team. (Reported by Greg LaCost).

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