8/9 Game and next week's

Wow, that was a fast and intense game this weekend. Great job by the defense shutting things down (and Mike K when they couldn't). Over all a great fist half with a decent amount of chances and some good passing. Now, like the Sounders, we just need to work on our finishing skills. The 2nd half was a bit of a different story, seemed like we forgot there was a middle of the field and we were all up to or all on defense. Wasn't a bad tie, we'll take it. That will give us the tiebreaker with them as we beat them 2 - 1 last time. I vote Bruce for MVP of that game with a goal and an assist.

Next week looks grim for attendance. Please get your status in early. I will be out of town for that game as will Debra. I am getting anger management training and Debra is my coach. Rumors of Bryan heading out to the East Coast and Jenny going camping were also in the air at Naked City post game pinting. Not sure if others can't make it either but we need to get status so we can start looking for subs if needed.

One other note, I seemed to have some how missed Mike K at pints. He was all talk pregame...maybe it was the shame of forgetting the Oranges. Also, welcome to the new comers to pinting this past week, Larissa and Mike L had their first visit to Naked City (that I remember)

BTW - We'll be white for the next two games.

Sunday's game

This Sunday is our last game this season on a field other than Magnuson. We are in a three way tie for third right now with these guys and Blue fish (final game of the season). We beat them 2 -1 the first time around.

Since they wear orange we'll wear white. Bring the red jerseys for pinting afterwards.

Looks like we'll need some ladies for this one as we only have four at the time of this posting. Let me know if you can recruit one or two (and if you recruit any please let me know so we don't over recruit). For the ladies that are a maybe can you maybe let us know which way you are leaning.

BTW: we need someone to bring oranges!! Let me know if you can

I leave with the one of the prettier goals I have seen yet a Quest field:

See you on the pitch, and GO SOUNDERS!

Recap and Rules of Pinting

Good game today, even though we lost 2 - 1. I thought we played strong but once again failed to put the ball in the old onion sack more than them. The defense today was solid, especially in the first 15 minutes of the game when it seemed like we did touch the ball much. Mara-Lisa gets the MVP for her solid play back there, she had at least 15 single handed stops. Some great passing and crosses up top, one from Bryan to Bruce resulting in our only goal. Thanks to Steve for subbing, it made a difference on the hot turf (looks to be cooling down for next weekend).

As for the post game pinting. Some rules need to be pointed out.

• Come as you are there is no showering (unless you were really bloody)
• Wear your jersey (show some pride)
• Attendance at the pub will determine status for next season (OK not really but you should come out)
• If you score an own goal, you owe the goalie and defense a pint
• Sounders can't suck that bad ever again (hopefully they read this)
  

I'm sure there are more but that will do for now. Finally, Rachaal (the manager at Naked) was informing me that the jerseys have been a hit with their patrons and vendors so they are going to purchase some to sell. Look for them around town. Just remember we are the true owners of the jerseys.

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)

See you on the pitch

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.