Some Press . . . and, some Goal-age!

USYSA's writeup can be found here.

Region IV's press releases are here.

2009 Far West Regional Champions -- Back-to-Back Baby!

The Boys defeated northern California's Santa Clara Sporting 2-0 in the 2009 Far West Regional Championships, to become the United States Youth Soccer Association Region IV Champions. Back-to-Back, Baby! Congrats to Coast defenders Matt Anderson, Juan Espinoza, Michael Cronk, Thomas Hutchings, and goalkeeper Teddy Czaja for lodging 5 shutouts. The Boys outscored their opponents 26-1.

Matt opened the scoring on a 30 yard bomb to the upper right corner. The half ended 1-0, with Santa Clara Sporting's only opportunity coming on a save by Teddy, which he parried off the cross-bar. Trevor put the game away in the 68th minute on a left footed burner to the lower left corner past Santa Clara's keeper, after Christian and Brian criss-crossed Santa Clara's defense on a counter-attack.

Matt's Goal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iCMQl10X98

Trevor's Goal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrI1M6127Qw

2009 Far West Regionals Semi-Finals: WCFC 5, Washington Premier 0

The Boys defeated a solid Washington Premier team 5-0 in the 2009 Far West Regionals, to advance to the Finals against Santa Clara Sporting. Christian started the scoring, putting the finishing touches on 2 goals. Steven scored the third on a cross from Thomas, and Michael blistered in another from 35 yards out. When Washington put caution to the wind, Kevin caught them on a counterattack and put in the final goal in the last minute. Juanito and Thomas shut down Washington's skillful center forward, which allowed West Coast's offense to take hold.

The Boys' U14s and Girls' U13s also advance to the finals in their brackets.

2009 Far West Regionals Quarter Finals -- WCFC 4, Washington Premier 0

The Boys defeated Colorado Storm 4-0 on goals by Christian (2), Brian, and a blistering volley by Michael. Juanito, Matt, Thomas, and Michael kept Teddy from having to make any saves during the game. The Boys played a bit lethargically, but will be energized for their Semi-Final match tomorrow morning against Washington Premier.

All four West Coast FC teams (BU13, BU14, BU16, GU13) won their brackets, won today, and have advanced to the semi-finals.

Finally, some props. . .

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/component/option,com_topdrawer/Itemid,333/nid,8487/

2009 Far West Regionals Game 3: WCFC 8, Maui Utd. 0.

The Boys defeated Maui Utd 8-0 on goals by Brian (3), Christian (2), Trevor (2), and Kevin. The Boys proceed to the Quarter Finals on Friday at 12:00 against Colorado Rush.

2009 Far West Regionals Game 2: WCFC 6, Arizona Blackhawks 0.

The Boys looked like the team of old. Rumor had it that Boyd missed the game today because he was at the Vatican, and received kind words for the game from the Pope. True or not, the Boys had their way. With the exception of an Arizona goal (called back on an offside call), all the offense went the Boys' way. Brian opened the scoring the first half, and the half ended 1-0. Trevor opened the second half, taking a pass from Cruiser, getting by the last Arizona defender, and drilling the ball past the keeper to far post. Christian scored the Boys' third goal on a penalty kick, which Brian drew after he was taken down in the box following a Trevor pass through the middle. Christian scored the next goal, too, taking another Trevor pass behind the last defender and drilling the ball past the keeper. Christian made it a hat trick, heading in a cross from Steven from the left side. Parker finished the scoring, beating the Arizona keeper with a left footed volley from inside the box. Tomorrow, the Boys face Maui.

2009 Far West Regionals Game 1: WCFC 1, Washington Crossfire 1

The Boys expected a better start, reaching a 1-1 tie with Washington's Crossfire Premier. The game was 0-0 at half-time, with Teddy making a great diving save to stop a header by the Washington forward to the upper corner. West Coast opened the scoring in the second half when Trevor took the ball the right side, and lofted a 40 yard pass to Stevie's feet on the left hand wing. Stevie shot the ball, and Brian drilled in the rebound from the goalkeeper. West Coast held Washington at bay until, with 3 minutes left, we gave up a corner kick. The Washington forward headed the ball to the lower left hand corner to tie the game.

See Pacheco's goal here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zedZMMdJLLw

Region IV Championships Day 1 -- The Prequel

Just finishing some work before we make the drive up to Lancaster. A bit of press about the Boys:

http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/component/option,com_topdrawer/Itemid,333/nid,8435/

Papas Work Up a Sweat to Prepare for Regionals

The Papas worked up a Sunday morning sweat while the Boys had a light workout to prepare for tomorrows beginning of Regionals. Club America + Cruz Azul took on "the World", and took a beating notwithstanding Horacio's acrobatic slides in front of the goal. Monaco served refreshments in the parking lot while the Papas nursed their sore muscles.

Oh yeah, the Boys are ready for Lancaster tomorrow!

2009 Far West Regionals Schedule Posted

June 15, 2009: WCFC v. Crossfire Premiere (WA-WC) (4:00 p.m.)

June 16, 2009: WCFC v. Arizona Blackhawks (Az) (2:00 p.m.)

June 17, 2009: WCFC v. Maui United (HI) (8:00 a.m.)

http://www.regioniv.com/regional09/boys/B13.htm