Clean sheet win and the heat

Way to get the clean sheet win this past week, 3-0 . The ladies of the team get the MVP for playing strong in the heat without any subs. Goals by John (2) and Will's PK. Overall a solid game with some good passing.

The game this weekend will probably a little cooler (but still damn hot) as it is a 9:30AM game at the new Magnuson Park field (#7). We are now playing teams for the 2nd time. We were up 2-0 on these guys before they scored 3 unanswered goals to snatch victory from us. Be sure to bring plenty of water, I'll bring the oranges, and if you haven't updated your status please do so ASAP or Knuckles is coming for you.

Finally, there is a Sounders away game at noon. Naked City is opening early (noontime) for us and the game so plan on having a few pints and watching the Sounders. Corrinia, our usual bartender on Sunday, gave us a list of items to bring:

• Americano Coffee (pick up next door at Wayward Coffee)
• Fresh Fruit (left over Oranges should work)
• Something Shiny (ideas?)
• Us (that means we need a strong showing)

I leave you with some great goal celebrations, see you on the pitch..

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Last Game - Next Game

Nice win last weekend. Ellen gets the MVP for the amazing goal and assist. Others to score were Lowell and the last one escapes me but I think Bryan, Greg or Will (I need to post these recaps sooner obviously). Nice passing throughout the game, except when Bryan passed to the other team for the 2nd goal. There were 2 yellow cards, one to Mike L and one to Karl (stupid goalkeeper). The defense was solid as well. Nice 3 -2 win, we are now 2-0-2 (W-T-L) for the season, Co-Rec has not updated the standings yet so no update on that.

This weeks game is up in Shoreline on the nice turf fields. Looks like it is gonna be hot so bring plenty to drink. An orange volunteer is still needed, comment if you can bring them. Larrisa is getting them. Also, looks like we might be a little low on players depending on our maybe status folk...Sarah and Will hows is it looking? I am working on getting some subs but seems like a lot of folks are busy this weekend.

Now that we have the jerseys I have updated Team Cowboy with what color to wear for games (the little colored box on the game info). We will be red on Sunday and I have all the jerseys washed and ready for action, unless you got it last weekend. I would suggest always having a white shirt in the bag as a backup just in case. One note on the new jerseys, it was suggested to wash them inside out for a longer lifespan.

Highlights from the US win over Honduras last night (finals against Mexico on Sunday @ noon)

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Game, jerseys, and payment

Game is late today against the last place team, let's get a victory so we can properly celebrate!! I can't remember if there was a volunteer for Oranges, if not please comment on this post if you are willing to grab 4 - 5 oranges and slice the for the game.

Speaking of celebrating, the jerseys are in and we will collect them after today's game at Naked City. There will be an official party and ceremony (OK, just the usual post game pints except with jerseys).

Finally, the first payment for next season is due. Same story for next season $85 for the season. If you could bring a check to one of the next two games that would be appreciated.

See you on the pitch

Sounders v Chelsea Tickets for 7/18

Hey team, Liam has an inside connect to some Chelsea tickets if you are looking. Email him and he can give you the details (you can do it via the Team Cowbo roster). Here is some info:

If you, or anyone you know is looking for Chelsea v Sounder tickets (12 noon), I am your guy. I have a bunch of tickets pried from $45 each (up to 12 together) to $85, all at or below my cost.

Done Deal

The check has been written and the jerseys are being printed. That's right it's a done deal. After several weeks of working to close the deal, checking out the styles, getting sized and coordinating payment the jerseys have been sent to the printer.

Looks like we should get them sometime late next week or shortly after that. We'll have to see about wearing them for the rest of the season as there are a few orange teams and that is generally a conflict. But when we play the other colors I assume we can wear them.

As for the game this weekend, its a late morning game way out on the Eastside. We are currently in a tie for third place, 1-0-1 (W-T-L), in the league and these guys are in 2nd with a record of 1-1-0. Looks like we have good numbers for the game.

Anyone want to bring Oranges? -- Update: Mara-Lisa has volunteered for this week

See you on the pitch

7/5 game recap

What a great victory!! A hard fought 2 - 1 win. Many thanks goes out to Mike G. for his superior goal keeping, some clutch saves. Overall a solid game by the entire team. The defense did a great job of keeping them on the outside and not letting them cross to the middle, and when they did the chances we well challenged. Greg gets one of the more interesting hat tricks I've seen by scoring all the goals in the game (including an own goal). Hats off to the ladies who played a good portion of the game without a sub, I know I couldn't have done that after drinking all day on the 4th. Bryan and Liam did a great job making the runs up front; Lowell slowed them down at midfield. And can I mention the fact the defense was solid on more time?

Next game is against Gamaka who were near the bottom of D1 last season. The game is another 11:15 game but way out on the Eastside at Perrigo. The Sounders game is at 1pm on Sat so hopefully folks we be better recovered than the late games.

One last note, all the jersey sizes have been submitted. If you didn't update the site I used others to decide your size. The order has not been submitted officially so there is still time but let me know what size you want. Order should go out soon, just need to get the final pricing and payment together.

See you on the pitch