Unpredictability is one of the most important aspects in attacking soccer. Change of direction is one way to achieve that.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Friday, September 28, 2007
A team game report: GF 3-1 Broadalbin-Perth
Friday September 28
Glens Falls 3-1 Broadalbin-Perth
Glens Falls came from behind with three second half goals to beat Broadalbin-Perth 3-1. The A team struggled to gain any rhythm in the first half against a talented BP squad. BP scored a goal shortly before halftime to take a 1-0 lead in the interval. However, the Indians came roaring out in the 2nd half and did a much better job of spreading the field out and scored almost immediately. In the first minute after the break, Matt Parsons played a ball to Jake Jacobs who made a nice little flick to Carl Sopczyk who slotted past the keeper to equalize. This goal marked Sopczyk's 15th career modified goal, breaking the A team record. The Indians piled on the pressure in the 4th quarter, generating 8 shots on net. Midway through the quarter, Taylor DelSignore played a through ball to Sopczyk who crossed to Nate Spilman who crushed the ball into the net. Spilman sealed the game late as he scored off another Sopczyk assist. A solid second half for Glens Falls, though they'll need to play well for 60 minutes against South High on Monday.
SCORING
31'-Carl Sopczyk (Jake Jacobs)
51'-Nate Spilman (Sopczyk)
57'-Spilman (Sopczyk)
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore 2, Ryan Montgomery 4
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 12, BP 7
MAN OF THE MATCH: Nate Spilman
Click here to see A team stats
Glens Falls 3-1 Broadalbin-Perth
Glens Falls came from behind with three second half goals to beat Broadalbin-Perth 3-1. The A team struggled to gain any rhythm in the first half against a talented BP squad. BP scored a goal shortly before halftime to take a 1-0 lead in the interval. However, the Indians came roaring out in the 2nd half and did a much better job of spreading the field out and scored almost immediately. In the first minute after the break, Matt Parsons played a ball to Jake Jacobs who made a nice little flick to Carl Sopczyk who slotted past the keeper to equalize. This goal marked Sopczyk's 15th career modified goal, breaking the A team record. The Indians piled on the pressure in the 4th quarter, generating 8 shots on net. Midway through the quarter, Taylor DelSignore played a through ball to Sopczyk who crossed to Nate Spilman who crushed the ball into the net. Spilman sealed the game late as he scored off another Sopczyk assist. A solid second half for Glens Falls, though they'll need to play well for 60 minutes against South High on Monday.
SCORING
31'-Carl Sopczyk (Jake Jacobs)
51'-Nate Spilman (Sopczyk)
57'-Spilman (Sopczyk)
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore 2, Ryan Montgomery 4
SHOTS ON GOAL: Glens Falls 12, BP 7
MAN OF THE MATCH: Nate Spilman
Click here to see A team stats
B team game report: Schuylerville 0-1 GF
Friday September 28
Schuylerville 0-1 Glens Falls
Goal: Thoung Nguyen
The B team controlled this game from start to finish as Thoung Nguyen got the only goal to ensure the team's first victory of the season.
Schuylerville 0-1 Glens Falls
Goal: Thoung Nguyen
The B team controlled this game from start to finish as Thoung Nguyen got the only goal to ensure the team's first victory of the season.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
A team game report: Johnstown 0-8 GF
Wednesday September 26
Johnstown 0-8 Glens Falls
At long last, the A team found its stride and played excellent soccer in crushing Johnstown 8-0. After a first quarter, Matt Parsons opened a scoring with an assist from Nate Spilman, his first of three. Carl Sopczyk scored shortly before halftime with a header of a Spilman cross. Seconds later, Parsons took advantage of a poor keeper clearance by hitting it into the open net. Christian Conklin capped off a fantastic game by putting a free kick through the wall and into the net. Kyle McMurtry had a pair of opportunistic goals and Jake Jacobs had a nice finish as well to round out the scoring. Evan McLaughlin did good work up top to set up a pair of goals. Keepers Ryan Montgomery and Taylor DelSignore split the shutout while Billy McMahon and Mike Kowalski had another stand out game in front of them. If the A team continues to play like this, they should have a fantastic season.
Note: ' means minute and () mean assist so Parsons (Spilman) 21' means Parsons scored in the 21st minute with an assist from Spilman.
SCORING
21'-Matt Parsons (Nate Spilman)
30'-Carl Sopczyk (Spilman)
30+'-Parsons
35'-Christian Conklin
45+'-Sopczyk (Evan McLaughlin)
52'-Kyle McMurtry
53'-Jake Jacobs (McLaughlin)
59'-McMurtry (Spilman)
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore 3, Ryan Montgomery 2
SHOTS ON GOAL: Johnstown 5, Glens Falls 17
MEN OF THE MATCH: Christian Conklin and Nate Spilman
Stats now available here
Johnstown 0-8 Glens Falls
At long last, the A team found its stride and played excellent soccer in crushing Johnstown 8-0. After a first quarter, Matt Parsons opened a scoring with an assist from Nate Spilman, his first of three. Carl Sopczyk scored shortly before halftime with a header of a Spilman cross. Seconds later, Parsons took advantage of a poor keeper clearance by hitting it into the open net. Christian Conklin capped off a fantastic game by putting a free kick through the wall and into the net. Kyle McMurtry had a pair of opportunistic goals and Jake Jacobs had a nice finish as well to round out the scoring. Evan McLaughlin did good work up top to set up a pair of goals. Keepers Ryan Montgomery and Taylor DelSignore split the shutout while Billy McMahon and Mike Kowalski had another stand out game in front of them. If the A team continues to play like this, they should have a fantastic season.
Note: ' means minute and () mean assist so Parsons (Spilman) 21' means Parsons scored in the 21st minute with an assist from Spilman.
SCORING
21'-Matt Parsons (Nate Spilman)
30'-Carl Sopczyk (Spilman)
30+'-Parsons
35'-Christian Conklin
45+'-Sopczyk (Evan McLaughlin)
52'-Kyle McMurtry
53'-Jake Jacobs (McLaughlin)
59'-McMurtry (Spilman)
SAVES: Taylor DelSignore 3, Ryan Montgomery 2
SHOTS ON GOAL: Johnstown 5, Glens Falls 17
MEN OF THE MATCH: Christian Conklin and Nate Spilman
Stats now available here
Monday, September 24, 2007
A team scrimmage report: GF 2-1 Hudson Falls
Monday September 24
Glens Falls 2-1 Hudson Falls
Goals: Matt Parsons, Carl Sopczyk
Man of the match: Billy McMahon
Glens Falls was fortunate to overcome a very poor performance to beat Hudson Falls 2-1. The winner was scored with 30 seconds left in the game by Carl Sopczyk off a long ball from Billy McMahon. Matt Parsons had a great individual effort for the first goal. McMahon and Mike Kowalski were excellent again in the back for the Indians. Glens Falls will have to do much better in the future spreading the field out.
Glens Falls 2-1 Hudson Falls
Goals: Matt Parsons, Carl Sopczyk
Man of the match: Billy McMahon
Glens Falls was fortunate to overcome a very poor performance to beat Hudson Falls 2-1. The winner was scored with 30 seconds left in the game by Carl Sopczyk off a long ball from Billy McMahon. Matt Parsons had a great individual effort for the first goal. McMahon and Mike Kowalski were excellent again in the back for the Indians. Glens Falls will have to do much better in the future spreading the field out.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
2007 A and B team photos
2007 A TEAM PHOTO
Back row (L-R): Coach Farenell, Mitch Burhoe, Christian Conklin, Ryan Montgomery, Nate Spilman, Chauncey Southworth, Billy McMahon, Ryan Hogan, Mike Kowalski and Taylor DelSignore.
Front row (L-R): Kyle Shovan, Mike Seeger, Kyle McMurtry, Sam Butz, Evan McLaughlin, Matt Parsons and Jake Jacobs.
Missing: Ben Hobbs.
2007 A TEAM CAPTAINS
L-R: Mike Kowalski, Nate Spilman, Matt Parsons (alt.)
2007 B TEAM PHOTO
Back row (L-R): Francis Daugherty, Tyler Mello, Jake Zanoni, Thoung Nguyen, Heath Armstrong, Norman Van Diest, Todd Ashe and Coach O'Connor.
Front row: Noah Dugan, Brandon Irwin, Mike Kenny, John Benjamin, Jack Girard, Spencer Bray and Brandon Burrows.
Missing: Joe Nichols.
Photos courtesy of Matthew Farenell.
Back row (L-R): Coach Farenell, Mitch Burhoe, Christian Conklin, Ryan Montgomery, Nate Spilman, Chauncey Southworth, Billy McMahon, Ryan Hogan, Mike Kowalski and Taylor DelSignore.
Front row (L-R): Kyle Shovan, Mike Seeger, Kyle McMurtry, Sam Butz, Evan McLaughlin, Matt Parsons and Jake Jacobs.
Missing: Ben Hobbs.
2007 A TEAM CAPTAINS
L-R: Mike Kowalski, Nate Spilman, Matt Parsons (alt.)
2007 B TEAM PHOTO
Back row (L-R): Francis Daugherty, Tyler Mello, Jake Zanoni, Thoung Nguyen, Heath Armstrong, Norman Van Diest, Todd Ashe and Coach O'Connor.
Front row: Noah Dugan, Brandon Irwin, Mike Kenny, John Benjamin, Jack Girard, Spencer Bray and Brandon Burrows.
Missing: Joe Nichols.
Photos courtesy of Matthew Farenell.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
A team scrimmage report: Gloversville 1-4 GF
Wednesday September 19
Gloversville 1-4 Glens Falls (scrimmage)
Goals: Carl Sopczyk (3), Matt Parsons
Man of the match (player of the game): Carl Sopczyk
Carl Sopczyk scored a hat trick, including an excellent headed goal off a pinpoint Nate Spilman cross. Matt Parsons scored the other for GF with a bomb from 30 yards out. Billy McMahon and Mike Kowalski had particularly strong games in defense.
Gloversville 1-4 Glens Falls (scrimmage)
Goals: Carl Sopczyk (3), Matt Parsons
Man of the match (player of the game): Carl Sopczyk
Carl Sopczyk scored a hat trick, including an excellent headed goal off a pinpoint Nate Spilman cross. Matt Parsons scored the other for GF with a bomb from 30 yards out. Billy McMahon and Mike Kowalski had particularly strong games in defense.
B team game report: Gloversville 3-2 GF
Wednesday September 19
Gloversville 3-2 Glens Falls
Goals: Heath Armstrong (2)
The B team got a pair of goals from Heath Armstrong and played well but were unlucky to concede the tiebreaking goal with 30 seconds left in the game.
Gloversville 3-2 Glens Falls
Goals: Heath Armstrong (2)
The B team got a pair of goals from Heath Armstrong and played well but were unlucky to concede the tiebreaking goal with 30 seconds left in the game.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
B team game report: GF 0-0 Schuylerville
Tuesday September 18
Glens Falls 0-0 Schuylerville
GF and Schuylerville played to a 0-0 draw after overtime. The game was very even with little to separate the two teams though GF were unlucky not to score as they created several good chances.
Glens Falls 0-0 Schuylerville
GF and Schuylerville played to a 0-0 draw after overtime. The game was very even with little to separate the two teams though GF were unlucky not to score as they created several good chances.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Skills' tips: instep shot and how to defend
Tips for driving the ball with the instep of your foot
Tips on 1 v 1 defending
Tips on 1 v 1 defending
Thursday, September 13, 2007
National team training videos
Snippets from one of the US national team training sessions.
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A trainer for the US national team talks about the physical aspect of training.
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A video on how one of the US youth national teams trains their goalkeepers.
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A trainer for the US national team talks about the physical aspect of training.
(Click here)
A video on how one of the US youth national teams trains their goalkeepers.
(Click here)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
A & B team schedules published
The A and B team schedules have been published. They have been added to the team calendar as well as to the A team and B team pages respectively. Just a reminder that if the A & B teams have home games on the same day, they are scheduled to be played back-to-back with the A team at 4:15 and the B team immediately after (starting around 5:30).
Monday, September 10, 2007
What soccer players should eat and drink and how much
The GF varsity soccer blog has a good article on proper nutrition and hydration for soccer players.
An excerpt:
[Sports drinks] can help to reduce the impact of dehydration.Although water and carbohydrate must be taken onboard, soccer players don't need to worry about replacing electrolytes during play. Sweat is a dilute fluid with low concentrations of electrolytes, and most players can obtain enough electrolytes - including salt - from their normal diets.
However, the presence of salt in a sports drink can enhance the absorption of water and glucose.Most commercial drinks have about the right concentration of sodium; if you're making your own beverage, you should be sure to mix about one-third tea spoon of salt and five to six tablespoons of sugar with each quart of water that you're going to be using.
After all matches, players should attempt to ingest enough carbohydrate-containing sports drink to replace all the fluid they've lost during competition. After strenuous workouts, water should also be replaced, and soccer athletes need to eat at least 500 calories of carbohydrate during the two hours following practice in order to maximize their rates of glycogen storage.
Click here to read the whole article, which also has tips on what to eat.
An excerpt:
[Sports drinks] can help to reduce the impact of dehydration.Although water and carbohydrate must be taken onboard, soccer players don't need to worry about replacing electrolytes during play. Sweat is a dilute fluid with low concentrations of electrolytes, and most players can obtain enough electrolytes - including salt - from their normal diets.
However, the presence of salt in a sports drink can enhance the absorption of water and glucose.Most commercial drinks have about the right concentration of sodium; if you're making your own beverage, you should be sure to mix about one-third tea spoon of salt and five to six tablespoons of sugar with each quart of water that you're going to be using.
After all matches, players should attempt to ingest enough carbohydrate-containing sports drink to replace all the fluid they've lost during competition. After strenuous workouts, water should also be replaced, and soccer athletes need to eat at least 500 calories of carbohydrate during the two hours following practice in order to maximize their rates of glycogen storage.
Click here to read the whole article, which also has tips on what to eat.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Skills tips: dribbling and receiving
Tips for basic dribbling with various surfaces of your foot:
Tips for receiving (formerly called trapping) the ball:
Tips for receiving (formerly called trapping) the ball:
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Players must be properly equipped at all times
For safety (and thus legal) reasons, it's important that players are properly equipped at all times, including at practice.
Players should wear to PRACTICE:
-Soccer cleats
-Socks
-Shinguards (size appropriate)
-Shorts
-Red, black or white t-shirt
Over the years, I've often been asked by players if they have to wear shinguards during practice and the answer is YES. One of the worst injuries I ever received as a player was during a practice (and that was with shinguards... it would've been worse without). So players must wear shinguards if they want to practice. No exceptions.
Field players are required to wear to GAMES:
-Soccer cleats
-Black socks
-Shinguards (size appropriate)
-Black shorts
-Red, black or white t-shirt
-School-issued jersey: red for B team, red (away) or white (home) for A team
Additionally, players are not allowed to wear any ear (or other) rings, bracelets or necklaces during a game. They must be removed before the game. This includes the Livestrong and other rubber bracelets that are now popular. Referees will allow medical necklaces but they must be tucked inside the player's shirt and taped to his body.
Referees will no longer check player equipment prior to a game. If a player is sent off the field for not being properly equipped, both he and the coach will receive a yellow card.
If a second player does the same thing, the coach will receive a red card, be ejected from the game and, since there is no assistant coach, the game would be forfeited. He will also be suspended for the next game.
If a coach is carded for this reason, he will be EXTREMELY unhappy. Players are responsible for properly equipping themselves. Players are encouraged to remind their teammates out if they forget.
GOALKEEPERS are required to wear to GAME:
-All the same equipment as a field player...
-Except he must wear a different color jersey than the rest of his teammates and the opposing team
-He must wear a foam goalkeeper's helmet
-He must wear a mouthguard
-He is very strongly encouraged to wear goalkeeper gloves
The coaches will provide the helmet and can provide gloves and a mouthguard for keepers who need them.
Keepers should bring their gloves to all practices, but they don't need to bring the helmet or mouthguard to practice.
Goalkeepers are responsible for bringing their own equipment to games. If they don't, the team will forfeit because the game can not be played without a properly equipped keeper.
Keepers should also bring their regular team jersey (red for B team; away red or home white for A team) so they can play the field if they are not in goal.
Players should wear to PRACTICE:
-Soccer cleats
-Socks
-Shinguards (size appropriate)
-Shorts
-Red, black or white t-shirt
Over the years, I've often been asked by players if they have to wear shinguards during practice and the answer is YES. One of the worst injuries I ever received as a player was during a practice (and that was with shinguards... it would've been worse without). So players must wear shinguards if they want to practice. No exceptions.
Field players are required to wear to GAMES:
-Soccer cleats
-Black socks
-Shinguards (size appropriate)
-Black shorts
-Red, black or white t-shirt
-School-issued jersey: red for B team, red (away) or white (home) for A team
Additionally, players are not allowed to wear any ear (or other) rings, bracelets or necklaces during a game. They must be removed before the game. This includes the Livestrong and other rubber bracelets that are now popular. Referees will allow medical necklaces but they must be tucked inside the player's shirt and taped to his body.
Referees will no longer check player equipment prior to a game. If a player is sent off the field for not being properly equipped, both he and the coach will receive a yellow card.
If a second player does the same thing, the coach will receive a red card, be ejected from the game and, since there is no assistant coach, the game would be forfeited. He will also be suspended for the next game.
If a coach is carded for this reason, he will be EXTREMELY unhappy. Players are responsible for properly equipping themselves. Players are encouraged to remind their teammates out if they forget.
GOALKEEPERS are required to wear to GAME:
-All the same equipment as a field player...
-Except he must wear a different color jersey than the rest of his teammates and the opposing team
-He must wear a foam goalkeeper's helmet
-He must wear a mouthguard
-He is very strongly encouraged to wear goalkeeper gloves
The coaches will provide the helmet and can provide gloves and a mouthguard for keepers who need them.
Keepers should bring their gloves to all practices, but they don't need to bring the helmet or mouthguard to practice.
Goalkeepers are responsible for bringing their own equipment to games. If they don't, the team will forfeit because the game can not be played without a properly equipped keeper.
Keepers should also bring their regular team jersey (red for B team; away red or home white for A team) so they can play the field if they are not in goal.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Choosing the right cleat
Soccer America magazine had two good articles on how to buy the right cleat for your foot. Unfortunately, the full text of both articles (here and here) is only available to magazine subscribers.
But some of the key points...
Rule No. 1: Start with the best fit
The temptation as a parent purchasing cleats for a growing child with a growing foot is to buy cleats that are a bit too large, thinking that your child will "grow into them" and thereby save you some money in not having to buy another pair too soon.
The problem with that from a medical standpoint is that the foot will move too much in the shoe, which can lead to problems such as blisters, heel pain, and arch pain -- all of which lead to lost playing time.
[...]
The foot will function best if the shoe is purchased at the correct size now, with a sturdy and properly supportive heel counter, and a supportive arch.
Try the shoes on in the store with the thickness of sock you'll wear during training and games. Shoes with synthetic uppers will stay about the same size throughout their usage, but leather uppers will mold and adapt to foot contours over time (several weeks of use).
Rule No. 2: What Type of Foot Do You Have?
Wide feet: try Adidas or Kelme, and consider a leather upper.
Narrow feet: try Nike.
Neutral feet: You're in luck, you can wear almost any brand.
Rule No. 3: Know Your Field Conditions
If you are doing speed or agility training with no ball work: wear a running shoe.
Firm, reasonably well maintained grass field: Firm Ground Cleats (what most players will need in the fall)
Synthetic/Artificial Turf: Turf Shoe
Very Hard/Dirt Surface: Hard Ground Cleats
Soft or Wet Surface: Consider Soft Ground Cleats, although I think I see a higher number of knee injuries in players wearing soft ground cleats.
But some of the key points...
Rule No. 1: Start with the best fit
The temptation as a parent purchasing cleats for a growing child with a growing foot is to buy cleats that are a bit too large, thinking that your child will "grow into them" and thereby save you some money in not having to buy another pair too soon.
The problem with that from a medical standpoint is that the foot will move too much in the shoe, which can lead to problems such as blisters, heel pain, and arch pain -- all of which lead to lost playing time.
[...]
The foot will function best if the shoe is purchased at the correct size now, with a sturdy and properly supportive heel counter, and a supportive arch.
Try the shoes on in the store with the thickness of sock you'll wear during training and games. Shoes with synthetic uppers will stay about the same size throughout their usage, but leather uppers will mold and adapt to foot contours over time (several weeks of use).
Rule No. 2: What Type of Foot Do You Have?
Wide feet: try Adidas or Kelme, and consider a leather upper.
Narrow feet: try Nike.
Neutral feet: You're in luck, you can wear almost any brand.
Rule No. 3: Know Your Field Conditions
If you are doing speed or agility training with no ball work: wear a running shoe.
Firm, reasonably well maintained grass field: Firm Ground Cleats (what most players will need in the fall)
Synthetic/Artificial Turf: Turf Shoe
Very Hard/Dirt Surface: Hard Ground Cleats
Soft or Wet Surface: Consider Soft Ground Cleats, although I think I see a higher number of knee injuries in players wearing soft ground cleats.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
2007 A team page
A team results
Final match record
8 wins, 3 losses, 1 tie
30 goals scored
15 goals allowed
Team awards
Most improved player: Evan McLaughlin
Best teammate: Kyle Shovan
Golden boot (leading scorer): Carl Sopczyk
MVP: Mike Kowalski
(click on any result for a game report)
Sep. 19 at Gloversville: Won 4-1 (scrimmage)
Sep. 24 vs Hudson Falls: Won 2-1 (scrimmage)
Sep. 26 at Johnstown: Won 8-0
Sep. 28 vs Broadalbin-Perth: Won 3-1
Oct. 1 at SGF: Lost 0-1
Oct. 4 vs Scotia: Tied 0-0
Oct. 9 vs Queensbury: Won 2-1
Oct. 13 at Hudson Falls: Won 6-1
Oct. 16 vs Johnstown: Won 3-0
Oct. 18 at Broadalbin-Perth: Won 3-1
Oct. 22 vs SGF: Lost 1-3
Oct. 24 at Scotia: Lost 0-6
Oct. 25 vs Gloversville: Won 3-1
Oct. 26 at Queensbury: Won 1-0
To see the A team roster and jersey numbers, click here
To see the A team photo, click here
To see A team stats, click here
Final match record
8 wins, 3 losses, 1 tie
30 goals scored
15 goals allowed
Team awards
Most improved player: Evan McLaughlin
Best teammate: Kyle Shovan
Golden boot (leading scorer): Carl Sopczyk
MVP: Mike Kowalski
(click on any result for a game report)
Sep. 19 at Gloversville: Won 4-1 (scrimmage)
Sep. 24 vs Hudson Falls: Won 2-1 (scrimmage)
Sep. 26 at Johnstown: Won 8-0
Sep. 28 vs Broadalbin-Perth: Won 3-1
Oct. 1 at SGF: Lost 0-1
Oct. 4 vs Scotia: Tied 0-0
Oct. 9 vs Queensbury: Won 2-1
Oct. 13 at Hudson Falls: Won 6-1
Oct. 16 vs Johnstown: Won 3-0
Oct. 18 at Broadalbin-Perth: Won 3-1
Oct. 22 vs SGF: Lost 1-3
Oct. 24 at Scotia: Lost 0-6
Oct. 25 vs Gloversville: Won 3-1
Oct. 26 at Queensbury: Won 1-0
To see the A team roster and jersey numbers, click here
To see the A team photo, click here
To see A team stats, click here
2007 B team page
B team schedule and results
OVERALL RECORD
7 wins, 1 loss, 2 ties
12 goals scored, 6 goals allowed
(click on any scoreline for a game report)
Sep. 18 vs Schuylerville: Tied 0-0
Sep. 19 at Gloversville: Lost 2-3
Sept. 28: at Schuylerville: Won 1-0
Oct. 1: at SGF: Won 3-2
Oct. 2: at Schuylerville: Won 1-0
Oct. 9: vs Queensbury: Lost 0-1 (scrimmage)
Oct. 13: at Hudson Falls: Won 1-0
Oct. 15: vs St Mary's: Won 1-0
Oct. 22: vs SGF: Tied 1-1
Oct. 25 vs Gloversville: Tied 1-1
Oct. 26: at Queensbury: Won 1-0
TEAM GOAL SCORERS
4-Heath Armstrong
2-Tyler Mello
1-Joe Nichols
1-John Benjamin
1-Patrick Helm
1-Joe Nichols
1-Mike Kenny
1-Thoung Nguyen
2007 B team roster
Heath Armstrong
Todd Ash
Spencer Bray
John Benjamin
Brandon Burrows
Francis Daugherty
Noah Dugan
Steven Feeney
Jack Girard
Patrick Helm
Brandon Irwin
Mike Kenny
Tyler Mello
Joe Nichols
Thoung Nguyen
Norman Van Diest
Jake Zanoni
To see the B team photo, click here
OVERALL RECORD
7 wins, 1 loss, 2 ties
12 goals scored, 6 goals allowed
(click on any scoreline for a game report)
Sep. 18 vs Schuylerville: Tied 0-0
Sep. 19 at Gloversville: Lost 2-3
Sept. 28: at Schuylerville: Won 1-0
Oct. 1: at SGF: Won 3-2
Oct. 2: at Schuylerville: Won 1-0
Oct. 9: vs Queensbury: Lost 0-1 (scrimmage)
Oct. 13: at Hudson Falls: Won 1-0
Oct. 15: vs St Mary's: Won 1-0
Oct. 22: vs SGF: Tied 1-1
Oct. 25 vs Gloversville: Tied 1-1
Oct. 26: at Queensbury: Won 1-0
TEAM GOAL SCORERS
4-Heath Armstrong
2-Tyler Mello
1-Joe Nichols
1-John Benjamin
1-Patrick Helm
1-Joe Nichols
1-Mike Kenny
1-Thoung Nguyen
2007 B team roster
Heath Armstrong
Todd Ash
Spencer Bray
John Benjamin
Brandon Burrows
Francis Daugherty
Noah Dugan
Steven Feeney
Jack Girard
Patrick Helm
Brandon Irwin
Mike Kenny
Tyler Mello
Joe Nichols
Thoung Nguyen
Norman Van Diest
Jake Zanoni
To see the B team photo, click here
Sunday, September 2, 2007
2007 A team stats
TEAM GOALS BY QUARTERS
G.F. 6-5-7-12-0=30
Opp. 5-5-2-3-0=15
TEAM SHOTS ON GOAL BY QUARTERS
G.F. 30-21-40-35-1=127
Opp. 32-35-22-34-2=125
SCORING
Carl Sopczyk: 10 goals, 4 assists = 24 points
Nate Spilman: 5 goals, 7 assists = 17 points
Matt Parsons: 6 goals, 4 assists = 16 points
Ryan Montgomery: 2 goals, 2 assists = 6 points
Kyle McMurtry: 2 goals = 4 points
Evan McLaughlin: 1 goal, 2 assists = 4 points
Jake Jacobs: 1 goal, 2 assists = 4 points
Mitch Burhoe: 1 goal = 2 points
Christian Conklin: 1 goal, 1 assist = 3 points
Ryan Hogan: 1 assist = 1`point
Mike Kowalski: 1 assist = 1 point
TOTAL SHOTS-SHOTS ON GOAL
Matt Parsons: 48 shots, 31 on goal
Carl Sopczyk: 47 shots, 39 on goal
Nate Spilman: 38 shots, 22 on goal
Mitch Burhoe: 5 shots, 4 on goal
Christian Conklin: 5 shots, 5 on goal
Ryan Montgomery: 5 shots, 4 on goal
Kyle McMurtry: 4 shots, 3 on goal
Mike Kowalski: 4 shots, 2 on goal
Ryan Hogan: 4 shots, 3 on goal
Chauncey Southworth: 4 shots, 2 on goal
Jake Jacobs: 3 shots, 2 on goal
Mitch Burhoe: 3 shots, 2 on goal
Evan McLaughlin: 2 shots, 2 on goal
Taylor DelSignore: 2 shots, 2 on goal
Kyle Shovan: 2 shots, 1 on goal
GOALKEEPERS
Taylor DelSignore:
270 minutes, 22 saves, 5 goals allowed, 1.5 shutouts
4-0-0 record
1.11 goals allowed and 4.9 saves per 60 minutes
Ryan Montgomery:
458 minutes, 86 saves, 10 goals allowed, 2.5 shutouts
4-3-1 record,
1.31 goals allowed and 11.3 saves per 60 minutes
TEAM LEADERS
Shooting accuracy (shots that are on goal)(min. 6 shots): 83.0%-Carl Sopczyk
Finishing accuracy (shots that are goals)(min. 6 shots): 21.3%-Carl Sopczyk
G.F. 6-5-7-12-0=30
Opp. 5-5-2-3-0=15
TEAM SHOTS ON GOAL BY QUARTERS
G.F. 30-21-40-35-1=127
Opp. 32-35-22-34-2=125
SCORING
Carl Sopczyk: 10 goals, 4 assists = 24 points
Nate Spilman: 5 goals, 7 assists = 17 points
Matt Parsons: 6 goals, 4 assists = 16 points
Ryan Montgomery: 2 goals, 2 assists = 6 points
Kyle McMurtry: 2 goals = 4 points
Evan McLaughlin: 1 goal, 2 assists = 4 points
Jake Jacobs: 1 goal, 2 assists = 4 points
Mitch Burhoe: 1 goal = 2 points
Christian Conklin: 1 goal, 1 assist = 3 points
Ryan Hogan: 1 assist = 1`point
Mike Kowalski: 1 assist = 1 point
TOTAL SHOTS-SHOTS ON GOAL
Matt Parsons: 48 shots, 31 on goal
Carl Sopczyk: 47 shots, 39 on goal
Nate Spilman: 38 shots, 22 on goal
Mitch Burhoe: 5 shots, 4 on goal
Christian Conklin: 5 shots, 5 on goal
Ryan Montgomery: 5 shots, 4 on goal
Kyle McMurtry: 4 shots, 3 on goal
Mike Kowalski: 4 shots, 2 on goal
Ryan Hogan: 4 shots, 3 on goal
Chauncey Southworth: 4 shots, 2 on goal
Jake Jacobs: 3 shots, 2 on goal
Mitch Burhoe: 3 shots, 2 on goal
Evan McLaughlin: 2 shots, 2 on goal
Taylor DelSignore: 2 shots, 2 on goal
Kyle Shovan: 2 shots, 1 on goal
GOALKEEPERS
Taylor DelSignore:
270 minutes, 22 saves, 5 goals allowed, 1.5 shutouts
4-0-0 record
1.11 goals allowed and 4.9 saves per 60 minutes
Ryan Montgomery:
458 minutes, 86 saves, 10 goals allowed, 2.5 shutouts
4-3-1 record,
1.31 goals allowed and 11.3 saves per 60 minutes
TEAM LEADERS
Shooting accuracy (shots that are on goal)(min. 6 shots): 83.0%-Carl Sopczyk
Finishing accuracy (shots that are goals)(min. 6 shots): 21.3%-Carl Sopczyk
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Information on previous years' teams
2002 A team photos and results and roster
2002 B team photos and results and roster
Photos from our trip to the 2002 MLS Cup final
2003 A and B team photos
2003 A team results and roster
2003 B team results and roster
2004 A team photos and results and roster
2004 B team photos and results and roster
2005 A and B team photos
2005 A team results and roster
2005 B team results and roster
2006 A team results and roster and photo
2006 B team results and roster
2007 A and B team photos
2007 A team page and stats
2007 B team page
2008 A team results, stats and photos.
2008 B team results and photo.
2009 team results/roster and photos.
2010 team results, stats page, team photo and action photos.
2002 B team photos and results and roster
Photos from our trip to the 2002 MLS Cup final
2003 A and B team photos
2003 A team results and roster
2003 B team results and roster
2004 A team photos and results and roster
2004 B team photos and results and roster
2005 A and B team photos
2005 A team results and roster
2005 B team results and roster
2006 A team results and roster and photo
2006 B team results and roster
2007 A and B team photos
2007 A team page and stats
2007 B team page
2008 A team results, stats and photos.
2008 B team results and photo.
2009 team results/roster and photos.
2010 team results, stats page, team photo and action photos.
A team jersey numbers
Alphabetically
Mitch Burhoe - #7
Sam Butz - #18
Christian Conklin - #5 (white), #4 (red)
Taylor DelSignore - #6
Ben Hobbs - #13
Ryan Hogan - #9
Jake Jacobs - #8
Mike Kowalski - #12
Evan McLaughlin - #19
Billy McMahon - #14
Kyle McMurtry - #15
Ryan Montgomery - #21
Matt Parsons - #10
Mike Seeger - #2
Kyle Shovan - #3
Carl Sopczyk - #22
Nate Spilman - #17
Chauncey Southworth - #11
Numerically
#2-Mike Seeger
#3-Kyle Shovan
#5 (white), #4 (red)-Christian Conklin
#6-Taylor DelSignore
#7-Mitch Burhoe
#8-Jake Jacobs
#9-Ryan Hogan
#10-Matt Parsons
#12-Mike Kowalski
#13-Ben Hobbs
#14-Billy McMahon
#15-Kyle McMurtry
#17-Nate Spilman
#18-Sam Butz
#19-Evan McLaughlin
#21-Ryan Montgomery
#22-Carl Sopczyk
Mitch Burhoe - #7
Sam Butz - #18
Christian Conklin - #5 (white), #4 (red)
Taylor DelSignore - #6
Ben Hobbs - #13
Ryan Hogan - #9
Jake Jacobs - #8
Mike Kowalski - #12
Evan McLaughlin - #19
Billy McMahon - #14
Kyle McMurtry - #15
Ryan Montgomery - #21
Matt Parsons - #10
Mike Seeger - #2
Kyle Shovan - #3
Carl Sopczyk - #22
Nate Spilman - #17
Chauncey Southworth - #11
Numerically
#2-Mike Seeger
#3-Kyle Shovan
#5 (white), #4 (red)-Christian Conklin
#6-Taylor DelSignore
#7-Mitch Burhoe
#8-Jake Jacobs
#9-Ryan Hogan
#10-Matt Parsons
#12-Mike Kowalski
#13-Ben Hobbs
#14-Billy McMahon
#15-Kyle McMurtry
#17-Nate Spilman
#18-Sam Butz
#19-Evan McLaughlin
#21-Ryan Montgomery
#22-Carl Sopczyk
Welcome to the new GF modified soccer website
Welcome to the new GF modified soccer home page. Key pages can be found at the upper right. Such as the team calendar (very important!), the A and B team pages and other links.
The new format will make it possible to bookmark individual pages within the site.
Note: If any of the links don't work, please let me know.
coachf@gfmodsoccer.com
The new format will make it possible to bookmark individual pages within the site.
Note: If any of the links don't work, please let me know.
coachf@gfmodsoccer.com
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