Congratulations to all players on both the A and B teams for excellent seasons.
The B team's record of 7-1-2 was the best in B team history, with a winning percentage of .800.
The B team also broke several other single season team records including:
-Fewest goals allowed per game: 0.60 (previous record was 1.91)
-Best goal difference: +6 (previous record was +1)
-Most shutouts: 6 (previous record was 2)
-Most wins: 7 (tied)
-Fewest losses: 1 (previous record was 4)
The A team's mark of 8-3-1 was the second best record in A team history, with a winning percentage of .708.
The A team also tied the single season record for longest winning streak at 4.
Carl Sopczyk finishes his modified career with 22 goals and 49 points, both of which are all-time A team records (previous records were 14 and 33 respectively).
Matt Parsons' 10 career goals is third all-time.
Parsons' and Nate Spilman's 9 career assists are tied for second all-time.
Ryan Montgomery's 86 saves in goal was the second-highest single season mark. Montgomery also tied the A team record for most saves in a game with 17 vs South High.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
A team match report: Qby 0-1 GF
Friday October 26
Queensbury 0-1 Glens Falls
The A team concluded a strong season by defeating Queensbury 1-0. Matt Parsons scored the only goal of the game in the 6th minute with a free kick from about 30 yards that floated over the keeper. Both teams had chances early but the Indians' defense tightened up as the match went on. Ryan Montgomery made 10 saves in goal to record the shutout. Mitch Burhoe had a fantastic game at defensive midfield shutting down the potent Spartans' attack.
The A team finished with a strong 8-3-1 record.
SCORING
6'-Matt Parsons
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 10
SHOTS ON GOAL: Queensbury 10, Glens Falls 8
MAN OF THE MATCH: Mitch Burhoe
For final A team stats, click here
Queensbury 0-1 Glens Falls
The A team concluded a strong season by defeating Queensbury 1-0. Matt Parsons scored the only goal of the game in the 6th minute with a free kick from about 30 yards that floated over the keeper. Both teams had chances early but the Indians' defense tightened up as the match went on. Ryan Montgomery made 10 saves in goal to record the shutout. Mitch Burhoe had a fantastic game at defensive midfield shutting down the potent Spartans' attack.
The A team finished with a strong 8-3-1 record.
SCORING
6'-Matt Parsons
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 10
SHOTS ON GOAL: Queensbury 10, Glens Falls 8
MAN OF THE MATCH: Mitch Burhoe
For final A team stats, click here
B team game report: Qby 0-1 GF
Friday October 26
Queensbury 0-1 Glens Falls
Tyler Mello scored the only goal of the game as the B team defeated Queensbury 1-0.
The team finished their excellent season with 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties!
Queensbury 0-1 Glens Falls
Tyler Mello scored the only goal of the game as the B team defeated Queensbury 1-0.
The team finished their excellent season with 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
A team match report: GF 3-1 Gloversville
Thursday October 25
Glens Falls 3-1 Gloversville
The A team came from behind to beat Gloversville 3-1 today. The Indians started slow again, conceding a goal in the first few minutes after a poor clearance. But as the second quarter began, GF started to fly offensively and tightened up in the back. Ryan Montgomery equalized in the last seconds of the first half off an assist from Nate Spilman. Early in the third quarter, Jake Jacobs played a perfect diaganol ball to Carl Sopczyk who outran three defenders and slid it past the charging keeper. Midway through the fourth quarter, Evan McLaughlin's shot off a corner kick was saved by the Dragons' keeper but Spilman poked home the rebound to secure the victory. McLaughlin and Chauncey Southworth didn't score but created all kinds of problems for the Gloversville defense. The performance was much improved from the last two games and was a welcome way to end the home season.
SCORING
30'-Ryan Montgomery (Nate Spilman)
35'-Carl Sopczyk (Jake Jacobs)
52'-Spilman
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore, 5
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 8, Gloversville 6
MEN OF THE MATCH: Matt Parsons and Nate Spilman
For A team stats, click here
Glens Falls 3-1 Gloversville
The A team came from behind to beat Gloversville 3-1 today. The Indians started slow again, conceding a goal in the first few minutes after a poor clearance. But as the second quarter began, GF started to fly offensively and tightened up in the back. Ryan Montgomery equalized in the last seconds of the first half off an assist from Nate Spilman. Early in the third quarter, Jake Jacobs played a perfect diaganol ball to Carl Sopczyk who outran three defenders and slid it past the charging keeper. Midway through the fourth quarter, Evan McLaughlin's shot off a corner kick was saved by the Dragons' keeper but Spilman poked home the rebound to secure the victory. McLaughlin and Chauncey Southworth didn't score but created all kinds of problems for the Gloversville defense. The performance was much improved from the last two games and was a welcome way to end the home season.
SCORING
30'-Ryan Montgomery (Nate Spilman)
35'-Carl Sopczyk (Jake Jacobs)
52'-Spilman
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore, 5
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 8, Gloversville 6
MEN OF THE MATCH: Matt Parsons and Nate Spilman
For A team stats, click here
B team game report: GF 1-1 Gloversville
Thursday October 25
Glens Falls 1-1 Gloversville
Joe Nichols scored for the B team in their 1-1 tie with Gloversville.
Glens Falls 1-1 Gloversville
Joe Nichols scored for the B team in their 1-1 tie with Gloversville.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
A team match report: Scotia 6-0 GF
Wednesday October 24
Scotia 6-0 Glens Falls
The A team was hammered 6-0 by Scotia today. GF played with zero energy whatsoever in the first half, after which they were fortunate to trail only 4-0. The Indians largely outplayed the Tartans in the second half but Scotia scored on their only two good chances after the break. Sam Butz had his best game of the season and was one of the few GF players who played well on the day.
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery 5; Taylor DelSignore 4
SHOTS ON GOAL: Scotia 15, Glens Falls 5
MAN OF THE MATCH: Sam Butz
For A team stats, click here
Scotia 6-0 Glens Falls
The A team was hammered 6-0 by Scotia today. GF played with zero energy whatsoever in the first half, after which they were fortunate to trail only 4-0. The Indians largely outplayed the Tartans in the second half but Scotia scored on their only two good chances after the break. Sam Butz had his best game of the season and was one of the few GF players who played well on the day.
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery 5; Taylor DelSignore 4
SHOTS ON GOAL: Scotia 15, Glens Falls 5
MAN OF THE MATCH: Sam Butz
For A team stats, click here
Monday, October 22, 2007
A team match report: GF 1-3 SGF
Monday October 22
Glens Falls 1-3 South High
The A team played well in the second half but a four game winning streak was snapped by a tough South High team. Carl Sopczyk got the only goal of the game late in the third quarter off a through ball from Matt Parsons. While the Indians played well as a team in the second half, SGF's aggressiveness and speed caused GF a lot of problems. The A team had several good chances in the third and fourth quarters but some unlucky bounces and good South High defending stymied them. Ryan Montgomery was excellent in goal with 15 saves, keeping the match close.
SCORING
44'-Carl Sopczyk (Matt Parsons)
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 15
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 4, SGF 18
MAN OF THE MATCH: Ryan Montgomery
For A team stats, click here
Glens Falls 1-3 South High
The A team played well in the second half but a four game winning streak was snapped by a tough South High team. Carl Sopczyk got the only goal of the game late in the third quarter off a through ball from Matt Parsons. While the Indians played well as a team in the second half, SGF's aggressiveness and speed caused GF a lot of problems. The A team had several good chances in the third and fourth quarters but some unlucky bounces and good South High defending stymied them. Ryan Montgomery was excellent in goal with 15 saves, keeping the match close.
SCORING
44'-Carl Sopczyk (Matt Parsons)
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 15
SHOTS ON GOAL: GF 4, SGF 18
MAN OF THE MATCH: Ryan Montgomery
For A team stats, click here
B team match report: GF 1-1 SGF
Monday October 22
Glens Falls 1-1 South High
GOAL: John Benjamin (pen.)
John Benjamin scored on a penalty kick as the B team tied South High 1-1. Goalkeeper Spencer Bray stopped a point blank shot in overtime to preserve the draw. The result extends the B team's unbeaten streak to 6.
Glens Falls 1-1 South High
GOAL: John Benjamin (pen.)
John Benjamin scored on a penalty kick as the B team tied South High 1-1. Goalkeeper Spencer Bray stopped a point blank shot in overtime to preserve the draw. The result extends the B team's unbeaten streak to 6.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
More highlights
One heck of a free kick!
Highlights from one of the best players in the world
Click here to see highlights of the recent Switzerland-US game
Highlights from one of the best players in the world
Click here to see highlights of the recent Switzerland-US game
Thursday, October 18, 2007
A team game report: B-P 1-3 GF
Thursday October 18
Broadalbin-Perth 1-3 Glens Falls
The A team overcame a largely disappointing performance with two late goals to beat Broadalbin-Perth 3-1. The Patriots scored in the first few minutes of the game when poor communication in the back led to a goal. This was the Indians first goal conceded all season in the first quarter. However, Carl Sopczyk chested in a Matt Parsons' corner kick late in the first quarter to even it up. The second and third quarters were also poor with the Indians struggling to spread the play out on the small field and against the big B-P backline. However, GF came out strong in the fourth quarter as they've done so often this season. Midway through the quarter, Parsons played a perfect through ball to Sopczyk who calmly slid it past the charging keeper. Parsons sealed the victory in the last minute when he took a pass from Christian Conklin at the top of the box, turned and slammed it far post. Ryan Montgomery made 10 saves in the win.
SCORING
11'-Carl Sopczyk (Matt Parsons)
53'-Sopczyk (Parsons)
60'-Parsons (Christian Conklin)
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 10
SHOTS ON GOAL: Broadalbin-Perth 11, Glens Falls 11
MAN OF THE MATCH: Matt Parsons
For A team stats, click here
Broadalbin-Perth 1-3 Glens Falls
The A team overcame a largely disappointing performance with two late goals to beat Broadalbin-Perth 3-1. The Patriots scored in the first few minutes of the game when poor communication in the back led to a goal. This was the Indians first goal conceded all season in the first quarter. However, Carl Sopczyk chested in a Matt Parsons' corner kick late in the first quarter to even it up. The second and third quarters were also poor with the Indians struggling to spread the play out on the small field and against the big B-P backline. However, GF came out strong in the fourth quarter as they've done so often this season. Midway through the quarter, Parsons played a perfect through ball to Sopczyk who calmly slid it past the charging keeper. Parsons sealed the victory in the last minute when he took a pass from Christian Conklin at the top of the box, turned and slammed it far post. Ryan Montgomery made 10 saves in the win.
SCORING
11'-Carl Sopczyk (Matt Parsons)
53'-Sopczyk (Parsons)
60'-Parsons (Christian Conklin)
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 10
SHOTS ON GOAL: Broadalbin-Perth 11, Glens Falls 11
MAN OF THE MATCH: Matt Parsons
For A team stats, click here
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
A team game report: GF 3-0 Johnstown
Tuesday October 16
Glens Falls 3-0 Johnstown
The A team was rarely threated by Johnstown in a game they won 3-0. All the goals were scored in a first quarter where the Indians ran rampant and could easily have had several more. Nate Spilman intercepted a goal kick and slotted one past the keeper for the first goal. A little more than a minute later, sweeper Mike Kowalski played a through ball to Ryan Montgomery who rounded the keeper and scored his first goal of the year. Montgomery assisted on the third goal, playing a through ball of his own to Carl Sopczyk who cooly sidefooted it past the keeper. The second and fourth quarters were patchy, but GF also dominated the third quarter although they were thwarted in their attempts to score by solid Johnstown goalkeeping and several offside calls. Taylor DelSignore recorded the teams third shutout of the year with 4 saves.
SCORING
6'-Nate Spilman (Ryan Hogan)
8'-Ryan Montgomery (Mike Kowalski)
11'-Carl Sopczyk (Montgomery)
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore, 4
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 18, Johnstown 4
MAN OF THE MATCH: Ryan Montgomery
For A team stats, click here
Glens Falls 3-0 Johnstown
The A team was rarely threated by Johnstown in a game they won 3-0. All the goals were scored in a first quarter where the Indians ran rampant and could easily have had several more. Nate Spilman intercepted a goal kick and slotted one past the keeper for the first goal. A little more than a minute later, sweeper Mike Kowalski played a through ball to Ryan Montgomery who rounded the keeper and scored his first goal of the year. Montgomery assisted on the third goal, playing a through ball of his own to Carl Sopczyk who cooly sidefooted it past the keeper. The second and fourth quarters were patchy, but GF also dominated the third quarter although they were thwarted in their attempts to score by solid Johnstown goalkeeping and several offside calls. Taylor DelSignore recorded the teams third shutout of the year with 4 saves.
SCORING
6'-Nate Spilman (Ryan Hogan)
8'-Ryan Montgomery (Mike Kowalski)
11'-Carl Sopczyk (Montgomery)
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore, 4
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 18, Johnstown 4
MAN OF THE MATCH: Ryan Montgomery
For A team stats, click here
Monday, October 15, 2007
B team game report: GF 1-0 St Mary's
Monday October 15
Glens Falls 1-0 St Mary's 0
Goal: Patrick Helm (pen.)
The B team defeated St Mary's in a tightly contested 1-0 match. Both teams had a number of chances but Pat Helm's penalty kick in the third quarter was the only goal of the match. Goalkeepers Spencer Bray and Jake Zanoni shared in the team's fifth shutout of the season; the previous B team record was two.
Glens Falls 1-0 St Mary's 0
Goal: Patrick Helm (pen.)
The B team defeated St Mary's in a tightly contested 1-0 match. Both teams had a number of chances but Pat Helm's penalty kick in the third quarter was the only goal of the match. Goalkeepers Spencer Bray and Jake Zanoni shared in the team's fifth shutout of the season; the previous B team record was two.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
A team game report: HF 1-6 GF
Saturday October 13
Hudson Falls 1-6 Glens Falls
The Indians dominated a frigidly cold first quarter with 14 shots, 7 on goal. But they couldn't put one in the net, though they hit the iron three times. The second quarter was poor, though both teams scored. The A team were rampant in the second half. Matt Parsons and Carl Sopczyk scored two minutes apart. Sopczyk, Jake Jacobs and Mitch Burhoe scored in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring. In this game, Carl Sopczyk became the all-time A team career scoring leader with 39 points and counting.
SCORING
16'-Matt Parsons (Carl Sopczyk)
38'-Parsons
40'-Sopczyk (Nate Spilman)
51'-Jake Jacobs (Ryan Montgomery)
55'-Sopczyk (Spilman)
59'-Mitch Burhoe (Sopczyk)
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore, 4
SHOTS ON GOAL: Hudson Falls 5, Glens Falls 19
MAN OF THE MATCH: Matt Parsons
For A team stats, click here
Hudson Falls 1-6 Glens Falls
The Indians dominated a frigidly cold first quarter with 14 shots, 7 on goal. But they couldn't put one in the net, though they hit the iron three times. The second quarter was poor, though both teams scored. The A team were rampant in the second half. Matt Parsons and Carl Sopczyk scored two minutes apart. Sopczyk, Jake Jacobs and Mitch Burhoe scored in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring. In this game, Carl Sopczyk became the all-time A team career scoring leader with 39 points and counting.
SCORING
16'-Matt Parsons (Carl Sopczyk)
38'-Parsons
40'-Sopczyk (Nate Spilman)
51'-Jake Jacobs (Ryan Montgomery)
55'-Sopczyk (Spilman)
59'-Mitch Burhoe (Sopczyk)
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore, 4
SHOTS ON GOAL: Hudson Falls 5, Glens Falls 19
MAN OF THE MATCH: Matt Parsons
For A team stats, click here
B team game report: HF 0-1 GF
Saturday October 13
Hudson Falls 0-1 Glens Falls
Goal: Tyler Mello (pen.)
The B team got a penalty kick later in the third quarter from Tyler Mello for the only goal of a back and forth game. Jake Zanoni and Spencer Bray split time in goal for the Indians.
Hudson Falls 0-1 Glens Falls
Goal: Tyler Mello (pen.)
The B team got a penalty kick later in the third quarter from Tyler Mello for the only goal of a back and forth game. Jake Zanoni and Spencer Bray split time in goal for the Indians.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
A team game report: GF 2-1 Queensbury
Tuesday October 9
Glens Falls 2-1 Queensbury
The A team were victorious in a wide open 2-1 game vs Queensbury. Nate Spilman scored the first goal early in the game off a perfectly taken Matt Parsons' corner kick. Queensbury scored early in the second quarter and the score was 1-1 for most of the match. Ryan Montgomery made only 5 saves in the first half (10 in the game) but nearly all of them were of the spectacular variety. Midway through the fourth quarter, Spilman played a perfectly angled ball to Evan McLaughin who made a nice run and drove it past the keeper for the winning goal. McLaughlin and Taylor DelSignore had their best games of the season.
SCORING
6'-Nate Spilman (Matt Parsons)
50'-Evan McLaughlin (Spilman)
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 10
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 11, Queensbury 11
MAN OF THE MATCH: Evan McLaughlin
Stats available here
Glens Falls 2-1 Queensbury
The A team were victorious in a wide open 2-1 game vs Queensbury. Nate Spilman scored the first goal early in the game off a perfectly taken Matt Parsons' corner kick. Queensbury scored early in the second quarter and the score was 1-1 for most of the match. Ryan Montgomery made only 5 saves in the first half (10 in the game) but nearly all of them were of the spectacular variety. Midway through the fourth quarter, Spilman played a perfectly angled ball to Evan McLaughin who made a nice run and drove it past the keeper for the winning goal. McLaughlin and Taylor DelSignore had their best games of the season.
SCORING
6'-Nate Spilman (Matt Parsons)
50'-Evan McLaughlin (Spilman)
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 10
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 11, Queensbury 11
MAN OF THE MATCH: Evan McLaughlin
Stats available here
B team scrimmage report: GF 0-1 Queensbury
Tuesday October 9
Glens Falls 0-1 Queensbury
(Halted after three quarters)
The B team dominated Queensbury but were unable to overcome a fluke early goal in scrimmage shortened due to darkness. The Indians played excellent passing soccer with Heath Armstrong and Brandon Irwin playing particularly well.
Glens Falls 0-1 Queensbury
(Halted after three quarters)
The B team dominated Queensbury but were unable to overcome a fluke early goal in scrimmage shortened due to darkness. The Indians played excellent passing soccer with Heath Armstrong and Brandon Irwin playing particularly well.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
A team game report: GF 0-0 Scotia
Thursday October 4
Glens Falls 0-0 Scotia
The A team made a very good Scotia team look ordinary but failed to score for the second straight match. Although Scotia had more shots on goal, the Indians created far more good scoring opportunities, but unfortunately they couldn't stick one in the back of the net. Kyle McMurtry and Mitch Burhoe played their best games of the year.
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 7, Scotia 13
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 13
MAN OF THE MATCH: Mike Kowalski
Click here to see A team stats
Glens Falls 0-0 Scotia
The A team made a very good Scotia team look ordinary but failed to score for the second straight match. Although Scotia had more shots on goal, the Indians created far more good scoring opportunities, but unfortunately they couldn't stick one in the back of the net. Kyle McMurtry and Mitch Burhoe played their best games of the year.
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 7, Scotia 13
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery, 13
MAN OF THE MATCH: Mike Kowalski
Click here to see A team stats
Action shots from A team vs HF
Thanks to Mrs Hobbs for the photos.
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Jake and Carl
Carl
Chauncey
Nate
Mike K
Billy
Matt
Rhino
Kyle S
Christian
Taylor
Taylor and others
Ben
Jake
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Jake and Carl
Carl
Chauncey
Nate
Mike K
Billy
Matt
Rhino
Kyle S
Christian
Taylor
Taylor and others
Ben
Jake
If any other parents (A or B team) have photos they'd like to submit to the website, please email them to me.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Videos
INSTRUCTIONAL
-change of direction
-shooting and dribbling
-instep (laces) shot and 1 v 1 defending
-the physical aspect of training and US national team goalkeeper training
-dribbling and receiving
-shielding, juggling and keeper punting
HIGHLIGHTS
-Great goals
-Great free kick, the best of Thierry Henry and Switzerland-US highlights
-change of direction
-shooting and dribbling
-instep (laces) shot and 1 v 1 defending
-the physical aspect of training and US national team goalkeeper training
-dribbling and receiving
-shielding, juggling and keeper punting
HIGHLIGHTS
-Great goals
-Great free kick, the best of Thierry Henry and Switzerland-US highlights
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
B team game report: Schuylerville 0-1 GF
Tuesday October 2
Schuylerville 0-1 Glens Falls
Goal: Heath Armstrong
The B team won their third one goal game in five days by defeating Schuylerville 1-0. Heath Armstrong scored the only goal of the game, his fourth of the season, to secure the victory.
Schuylerville 0-1 Glens Falls
Goal: Heath Armstrong
The B team won their third one goal game in five days by defeating Schuylerville 1-0. Heath Armstrong scored the only goal of the game, his fourth of the season, to secure the victory.
Monday, October 1, 2007
A team game report: SGF 1-0 GF
Monday October 1
South High 1-0 Glens Falls
The A team was very competitive against a South High team that had romped over all its previous opponents. But the Indians struggled to spread the field out and had trouble generating good scoring chances. The only goal of the game was scored by South High with only 4 minutes left on a breakaway that appeared to be offside. Defenders Mike Kowalski, Billy McMahon and Mike Seeger did an excellent job containing a potent SGF offense. Ryan Montgomery was spectacular in goal and tied the all-time A team record for saves in a game with 17.
SHOTS ON GOAL: South High 18, Glens Falls 7
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery 17
MAN OF THE MATCH: Ryan Montgomery
Click here to see A team stats
South High 1-0 Glens Falls
The A team was very competitive against a South High team that had romped over all its previous opponents. But the Indians struggled to spread the field out and had trouble generating good scoring chances. The only goal of the game was scored by South High with only 4 minutes left on a breakaway that appeared to be offside. Defenders Mike Kowalski, Billy McMahon and Mike Seeger did an excellent job containing a potent SGF offense. Ryan Montgomery was spectacular in goal and tied the all-time A team record for saves in a game with 17.
SHOTS ON GOAL: South High 18, Glens Falls 7
SAVES: Ryan Montgomery 17
MAN OF THE MATCH: Ryan Montgomery
Click here to see A team stats
B team game report: SGF 2-3 GF
Monday October 1
South High 2-3 Glens Falls
Goals: Heath Armstrong, Joe Nichols, Michael Kenny
The B team jumped out to a 2-0 and held on for a 3-2 win over South Glens Falls. Mike Kenny redirected a shot off a corner kick for one of the Indians' goals while Heath Armstrong scored his team-leading third goal of the season. Joe Nichols rounded off the scoring for what marked the first B team win over SGF since 2001!
South High 2-3 Glens Falls
Goals: Heath Armstrong, Joe Nichols, Michael Kenny
The B team jumped out to a 2-0 and held on for a 3-2 win over South Glens Falls. Mike Kenny redirected a shot off a corner kick for one of the Indians' goals while Heath Armstrong scored his team-leading third goal of the season. Joe Nichols rounded off the scoring for what marked the first B team win over SGF since 2001!
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