Game 2 Highlights
VA Rush Nike - 2
SUSA United - 0
Sunday, August 23, 2009
2009 Sun Cup - Day 2
Day two of the Sun Cup wound up being a double header with Beach FC. The first game was a defensive battle with neither team able to put their mark on the score card. Some strong defensive play and great goalkeeping kept Beach FC out of the Rush Nike net. The best opportunity of the day for Beach FC turned out to be the play of the game for Rush. When a Beach FC player got the ball directly in front of an empty net it seemed the winning goal was imminent. Robert made the play of the day by lunging in front of the Beach FC player and blocking the shot preserving the draw, 0-0 (Video below). Rush Nike was in the final but Beach FC would have to wait for the results of another game to discover their fate.
Beach FC backed into the Final on goal differential, setting up the second VA Rush/Beach FC game in a three hour span. After a strong start by the Rush it all went Beach FC's way as they jumped to a 2-0 halftime lead and added another goal in the second half for a final score of 3-0. Not the result we wanted but the VA Rush U-15 Nike Boys end up with 2nd place in the tournament.
The Final was dissapointing but there are some positives to take from this tournament. The boys had four games to play together and become a little more familiar with their new teamates. Coach Warham had the opportunity to move some players around to different positions on the pitch and experiment with different lineups. The tournament gave the Nike Boys a trial run before the Labor Day tournament and the tournament did not cost we parents a nickel!
On to the Nike Friendlies.
Beach FC backed into the Final on goal differential, setting up the second VA Rush/Beach FC game in a three hour span. After a strong start by the Rush it all went Beach FC's way as they jumped to a 2-0 halftime lead and added another goal in the second half for a final score of 3-0. Not the result we wanted but the VA Rush U-15 Nike Boys end up with 2nd place in the tournament.
The Final was dissapointing but there are some positives to take from this tournament. The boys had four games to play together and become a little more familiar with their new teamates. Coach Warham had the opportunity to move some players around to different positions on the pitch and experiment with different lineups. The tournament gave the Nike Boys a trial run before the Labor Day tournament and the tournament did not cost we parents a nickel!
On to the Nike Friendlies.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
2009 Sun Cup - Day 1
The 2009 VA Rush U-15 Nike Boys kicked off their fall season with the Beach FC Sun Cup. On a blistering hot day the Nike team ended up 1-0-1 after the first day of play.
The Nike boys took on the Braddock Road Elite 94 Royals in the opening game and took the lead 1-0 after just two minutes of play. The 94 Royals equalized in the second half and despite numerous chances for the Nike boys in the second half the game ended 1-1.
The Commack SUSA Academy from New York, was the opponent in the second game. The Nike boys again took an early 1-0 lead on a very nice chip of the SUSA keeper (photo below). The score remained 1-0 until late in the second half when another goal made the score 2-0. This game was marked by physical play and numerous yellow cards.
At the end of the first day our U-15 Nike Boys are in first place in the Premier Division with Beach FC Red in second on goal differential. Braddock is in third place with a 1-1 record and SUSA is in fourth ending the day 0-2.
First and Second place meet tomorrow morning at 9:30 an when the VA Rush Nike boys take on the Beach FC Red. These two teams know each other very well. Should be fun!
Check back for video highlights of all the Sun Cup games soon to be posted.
The Nike boys took on the Braddock Road Elite 94 Royals in the opening game and took the lead 1-0 after just two minutes of play. The 94 Royals equalized in the second half and despite numerous chances for the Nike boys in the second half the game ended 1-1.
The Commack SUSA Academy from New York, was the opponent in the second game. The Nike boys again took an early 1-0 lead on a very nice chip of the SUSA keeper (photo below). The score remained 1-0 until late in the second half when another goal made the score 2-0. This game was marked by physical play and numerous yellow cards.
At the end of the first day our U-15 Nike Boys are in first place in the Premier Division with Beach FC Red in second on goal differential. Braddock is in third place with a 1-1 record and SUSA is in fourth ending the day 0-2.
First and Second place meet tomorrow morning at 9:30 an when the VA Rush Nike boys take on the Beach FC Red. These two teams know each other very well. Should be fun!
Check back for video highlights of all the Sun Cup games soon to be posted.
Friday, August 21, 2009
VA RUSH has a HOME!
The Virginia Rush Soccer Club has a home, the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. A new synthetic turf field was installed, complete with a blue Rush logo in front of the stands. The Rush staff and coaches moved into the Sportsplex office spaces this week and to celebrate the first VA Rush Club Fun Night was held on August 20, 2009. The players broke in the new field, had a group photo taken around the Rush logo and consumed a decent quantity of hot dogs and drinks. For those of you who left early you missed the Rush coaches taking to the field for a kick around. Out of compassion for the coaching staff I left my video camera off during this scrimmage.
It was a beautiful night and an awesome facility. The big blue Rush "R" looks great!
Here are some highlights.
It was a beautiful night and an awesome facility. The big blue Rush "R" looks great!
Here are some highlights.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
WELCOME TO THE VA RUSH U-15 NIKE BOYS BLOG
Whether you are a returning player or new to the team, I would like to welcome everyone to the VA RUSH U-15 NIKE Boys Soccer Team Blog. For those returning veterans you all know what this blog is about. For the new team members I will fill you in on what to expect. First you will not get any news about schedules, fees, field numbers, tournament dates or what color uniforms to wear to the game. Maria does a great job of getting all that important information to you so no need for me to delve into that. What you can expect are photos, video clips, my own commentary and hopefully a little humor hopefully. If you dont know me yet...just look for the guy at almost every game with the Hi-Definition Camcorder on the monopod. I am usually lurking around recording our boys game highlights for posterity but a warning...I have also captured the odd parent or two vocally exerting the boys on to glory. Right Janet? Sometimes my clips are just straight highlights but sometimes I cant resist putting a little more creativity into the product. Check out the Mud Bowl clip below for an idea of what I mean. With my son Brett's seasonal trip to the Emergency Room I missed a chunk of last spring and I am looking forward to cranking up the camera to see what this fall season brings.
A few things to expect this year besides the game highlights. I anticipate a blooper reel at the end of this season. No great goals or hard tackles in this highlight reel. More like muffed attempts to kick the ball, slips and slides, fumbled saves, etc.
I would also like to post some photos of the boys when they were little soccer players and see how many players and parents can identify the boys at say 4 or 5 years of age. If you want to participate, send me a digital photo of your player. The only requirement is I would like to have a soccer photo not a school photo. I know you all have a pile of U-5 through U-8 team and individual photos lying around like we do. Lets see what we can do to embarrass our favorite player beyond belief. I have a number of good ones for Brett.
I have a couple other things I am looking at but I don't want to give away everything right at the beginning of the season. In response to one request I have received...yes I may post some photos/video of parents as well...but be careful what you ask for!
See you all at the Sun Cup!
A few things to expect this year besides the game highlights. I anticipate a blooper reel at the end of this season. No great goals or hard tackles in this highlight reel. More like muffed attempts to kick the ball, slips and slides, fumbled saves, etc.
I would also like to post some photos of the boys when they were little soccer players and see how many players and parents can identify the boys at say 4 or 5 years of age. If you want to participate, send me a digital photo of your player. The only requirement is I would like to have a soccer photo not a school photo. I know you all have a pile of U-5 through U-8 team and individual photos lying around like we do. Lets see what we can do to embarrass our favorite player beyond belief. I have a number of good ones for Brett.
I have a couple other things I am looking at but I don't want to give away everything right at the beginning of the season. In response to one request I have received...yes I may post some photos/video of parents as well...but be careful what you ask for!
See you all at the Sun Cup!
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