At 5pm on Saturday afternoon the Florida Surge and the Puerto Rico Capitals took the field in what appeared to be sunny weather.  However, with the half-time whistle at 5:45pm came stormy weather.  At two minutes into the second half we had our first lightning delay, which kept on until we didn’t start the second half until almost 8pm! 

The Surge pulled through with a 2-0 win!  Goals scored by Kelsey Mitchell and Elise Larrett…GOOD JOB LADIES! 

…ps…we lost last week in Miami…moving right along.

WHERE:  David Maus Soccer Complex
WHEN:  5:00pm Saturday June 13th
COST:  $6.00 Adult – $4.00 Kids (Free if you wear your club shirt)
EXTRAS:  There will be a MOON BOUNCE for the kids, Consession stand, and free giveaways!

With the rains consistant all day, most would have thought the game cancelled…on the contrary, we not only played through the winds and rains, but also a small body of water that had formed on the stands-side of the field.  The rain did not seem to deter the fans either!  Loyal and prepped with towels, poncho’s, and umbrellas, the fans had a perfect view of the new watersport created last night that involved a soccer ball, small body of water, and 2 girls with flailing arms fighting through a small lake in an attempt to coerse the ball out of it! 

Both teams played very well, with little complaint about the weather, from the players up to the coaching staff.  Kudos to the sideline ref that had to fight off a black-racer snake through the lake with her kayak while trying to paddle through to make an off-sides call!

All in all it was a great match, rain or not, and we look forward to bringing home a WIN next time we meet!!

Florida Surge’s first game was away against the Thomasville Dragons.  Surge was able to come home with an 8-0 victory over the Dragons.  Congratulations to Yvonne George for coming away with 3 of those points, an assist and making TEAM OF THE WEEK! 

Shout-Outs go to Chantelle Goodson at center-mid who had a goal and an assist as well as superior ball control.  Katie Tullis for controlling the defensive line, even in her old age and Ellen Kimbrough, although it was an 8-0 match, she made solid saves and gathered both corner kick opportunities with ease! 

GREAT JOB LADIES! 

WPSL TEAM OF THE WEEK II

San Francisco’s Mariko Yoshihara (L) & Boston’s Kasey Moore (R) are named WPSL Co-Players of the Week

SACRAMENTO, CA (06/02/09) -
Potent offense and clutch defense were common themes this past weekend in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), as the schedule began to pick up even more steam as the Pacific-North Division and Big Sky & Sunshine Conferences commenced play. The San Francisco Nighthawks of the WPSL Pacific-North continued their solid off-season with a 2-0 start to Summer 2009 – the best in franchise history – while Boston Aztec of the WPSL East reaped the benefits of their “farm team” relationship with the Boston Breakers of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), winning two road matches.So, in that vein of thought, San Francisco’s high-powered forward Mariko Yoshihara and Boston’s rock solid two-way threat Kacey Moore will get the respective nods for WPSL Co-Players of the Week:  
F Mariko Yoshihara (SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTHAWKS) – WPSL CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sidelined last year after the second match with a severe hamstring injury, the former San Jose State goal-scorer would do the same for San Francisco as her three goals in close wins over F.C. Sacramento and Monterey help the team to their best start ever.  
F Yvonne George (FLORIDA SURGE)
The player of the game for Florida in the team’s thumping season opening 8-0 win over F.C. Thomasville in Sunshine Conference action, the All-Conference USA selection from the University of Central Florida would score three goals and an assist to lead the Surge to victory.  
F Fiona O’Sullivan (CALIFORNIA STORM)
The former University of San Francisco star scored two goals to lead the defending Pacific-North Division champion California Storm to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Synergy in the team’s season opener.  
MF Cari Roccaro (LONG ISLAND FURY)
The Albertson Fury youth system has been the cornerstone of Long Island’s success since 2006, and was no more apparent in this performance from the 14-year-old midfielder as she scored an early goal and assisted on the other tally in a 2-0 victory over defending East Conference champ New England Mutiny.  
MF Danica Carey (SAN DIEGO WFC SEALIONS)
The former University of Nebraska midfielder scored the eventual game-winning goal off a cross from Hallie Huston with less than two minutes remaining in the 1-0 win over Claremont, helping the SeaLions’ continue their undefeated start in the Pacific-South Division.  
MF Mandy Moraca (PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY)
The former All-WPSL East selection & University of North Carolina standout netted both goals in a 2-1 win over the TSC Maryland Pride in WPSL East play.  
MF Kristina Larsen (WEST COAST F.C.)
The leading goal scorer for the 2008 NCAA National Semifinalist UCLA Bruins is doing the same for West Coast F.C., scoring four goals in a win over PSCCV, assisting on the lone goal in a loss vs. SD United while defending admirably. 
D Kasey Moore (BOSTON AZTEC) – WPSL CO-PLAYER OF THE WEEK
The 15th overall pick by Boston in January’s WPS Draft, the U-23 USWNT standout was the dominant defensive presence in road wins over Lancaster and Millburn – winning balls, starting the attack while notching the game-tying goal against the Inferno on a laser of a 30-yard free kick. 
D Danielle Collins (A.C. DIABLOS)
The former All-WPSL First Team selection anchored a defense that has yet to give up a goal this season, leading the team to a 1-0 win over the CDSA Future in WPSL East action. 
D Ashli Sandoval (SD UNITED)
“Defender Eight” didn’t take a break in Pacific-South wins over So Cal Rush & West Coast F.C., as the All-PAC 10 central defender from the University of Southern California gave the opponent forwards more than it could handle, while constantly pushing the attack forward for 3-0 SD United. 
GK Ashley Phillips (BOSTON AZTEC)
The Boston Breakers developmental goalkeeper & former UNC shot-stopper allowed only a goal in two road wins for the Aztec, making five saves on 1v1 situations including a show-stopper on a shot from 12 yards out.
HONORABLE MENTION:F Stephanie Svoboda (PALM BEACH UNITED)- the 2008 All-WPSL selection led her team to a 3-1 road victory over the Puerto Rico Capitals in Sunshine Conference play; MF Stephanie Barrett (NEW YORK A.C.)- the former University of Massachusetts standout has been a cornerstone for NYAC and was instrumental in leading the midfield corps to a win over Millburn, causing Magic head coach Andy Sones to say she “dominated the center of the field”; MF Rachel Sushner (ADIRONDACK LYNX)- the versatile Skidmore College product has been “the assist to the assist” for the undefeated Lynx this season, helping lead the team to two victories over the weekend; D Sam Brand (SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTHAWKS) – the USF Dons defender used her speed to both shut-down breakaways on defense and start attacks on offense, notching an assist in two wins for the Nighthawks; MF/D Leah Anderson (SDWFC SEALIONS)- a newcomer to the SeaLions, the midfielder was switched to left back in the 1-0 win over Los Angeles and helped shut-down the Rampage offense; GK Jaime Souza (CALIFORNIA STORM) - the former Pacific Tiger had 14 saves in road wins over Seattle and Portland this past weekend.

SIGN UP TODAY – SPACE LIMITED
Surge Soccer Camp, June 29th – July 3rd
Time: 9:00am – 12:00noon
Check out all information on our camps page HERE!

Florida Surge would like to welcome Head Coach Kim Montgomery to the program.  She brings years of experience to the program and we are excited to have her out there!  Although she really needs no introducing, her full bio can be found HERE on the Coach’s page. 

Hey ladies, for those of you that are still in college, and still have exams, you are NOT ALLOWED TO TRYOUT until your exams have been completed.  Therefore we will hold tryouts every saturday morning at 10am until the the end of May so that any college students can come post exams!

Tryouts will still start this weekend Saturday and Sunday 10am and will be held at David Maus Soccer Complex, field 4 (Stadium Field).
All questions, or correspondence can be made through Head Coach Kim Montgomery at kmont11@aol.com

**Fees are still $20 cash per player for trying out due at time of tryout

WHEN: Last weekend in April, 25th-26th at 10:00AM both mornings!  If you go to church you can go to the 8:00am service
WHERE: John Moss Toyota Soccer Complex, where Florida Soccer Alliance is held out of.  DIRECTIONS HERE
FIELD 4 (STADIUM FIELD)
TRYOUT FEES:  $20.00 per player, due at time of tryout (CASH ONLY)
WHAT TO BRING: Water, cleats, shinguards, and $20

Should be towards the end of March or early April.  Please keep checking with us as the dates will be posted as soon as we know!

TRYOUT FEES = $20.00/per player