Thursday Pickup

Can we get a count of all who will be there tomorrow night? I have to bring the kids, so that may or may not work.
Remember that we start next week on Wednesday, 7pm, at Fiala in Camp Hill. Directions to Fiala from the CASL website: From 581, take the Camp Hill exit (11/15 North) to second traffic signal at Camp Hill Mall. Turn right onto Chestnut. Take a right onto 21st st. Follow 21st to the end, turn right into the cul-de-sac.
Take it easy,
jc

Another outstanding showing and end of season notes

All,

It can't be said enough - that was great work yesterday all over the field. It's one thing to know we can beat an opponent, another to go out and settle the issue. I can't think of a better way to close the season. All hail Sensei - after playing so many games without subs, we had no problems while the other team struggled. The finishing was outstanding, the defense shined by not only giving them few chances, but by creating a few and starting a number of attacks, and our midfield ran circles around them. Great work, everyone.
As for next season, I think we start the first Sunday after labor day, but that has yet to be determined.
This Thursday we will play as usual, then start up again Wednesday the following week.
If you know are not planning to play with us next season, please let Mark or I know as soon as possible and please turn in your jersey. I hope all of you plan to remain with the team as we are really starting to get it together.
Take it easy and congratulations on a nice win,

jc

Summer Pickup

We talked last night about keeping up with our practices during the summer break, and all agreed this would be a great help. Not only are we improving with each outing, and have these sessions to thank, but we now have a good way to bring players in and see how they fit.

So, the schedule will be:

Monday nights, 7pm, CD East
Wednesday nights, 7pm, Fiala (Camp Hill)

I propose starting this schedule on Wednesday, July 5. Let's play next Thursday as usual. Or whatever works, let me know.

Let's count on this and start letting people know via the blog or e-mail whether you will attend or not.

Take it easy and see you Sunday,

Jeff

Thursday pickup

at 7pm, CD East. BYOB.

Hervorragend, meine Herren

Excellent work yesterday, boys. It feels good to have a point, and as several pointed out, to rise above Bye in the standings. The defense was outstanding, denying Carlisle significant chances, Gary and Steve ran the middle of the pitch, Sam, Jim and Marat really created some nice interplay up top. And in that weather. It goes without saying that having a mere two subs made all the difference.
Enjoy the world cup games and remember that we'll be up at CD East on Thursday at 7 to kick around.
Also, several people will not be able to make it this Sunday, including our keeper. If you can make it at all, even if it's for a half, please come out. And if you can bring someone along, please do.
Take it easy,
jc

Preparation for Sunday

Sunday is going to be 90 degrees and humid. Obviously our stamina will be stretched to the limit. We need as many of our teammates to show, even if it's for 20 minutes. Also, do yourselves a favor and load up on fluids the night before (the non alcoholic kind) and the morning of, have a good pasta dinner get some rest. Limit your exertion before the game. If you can, get to the Thursday evening kickaround, it's done wonders to build our passing game.

... and the Man

As the song to the 70's tv show says, 'Chico, don't be discouraged.' We did some good things today. Especially encouraging was our play up front. Very well done, fellas. I apologize for not covering enough ground today. That's not how I want to do it.
Now, I suppose relegation, if you can call it that, is a certainty. I say so what. It may be a blow to the ego, but we are building a team here, and it takes a couple of seasons to get things straight. We are improving, and that's the important thing. Once we gel, we're going to run the table. Let's keep playing together, because we're moving in the right direction.
Once again, we'll get together on Thursday at 7 at CD East.

Mike Labe - are you still having people over tomorrow? Can you give us directions to your place?

Hang in there guys,

Jeff

Ecuador!!!!

450-1 odds on to win the world cup.....they will be qualifying with Germany in their group.

Pickup on Thursday

Just a reminder, 7pm, CD East MS. See you there.

That was a damn fine effort

I tell you, it was heartening to see the effort put in across the board today. We should all be proud and satisfied. We have three games left, and if we play like we did today and have a full squad, we should compete for the points. Personally, I had a tale of two halves, stank like a rat's ass in the first, moved to the middle and became suddenly comfortable. Interesting how that happened. How did you all experience the day? Gary lit the lamp well, Marat fought like I'd never seen him fight before.
Let's get together on Thursday again, at 7. See you then,
jc