Here’s a look how each team did in the State Leagues fall season.
• Boys U12: 3-2-2 – tied for third among eight teams.
• Boys U13: 3-4-0 – tied for fourth among eight teams.
• Girls U13: 6-1-0 – tied for second among eight teams in Division II.
• Boys U14: 3-2-2 – fourth among eight teams.
• Girls U14: 2-3-2 – sixth among eight teams.
• Boys U15: 5-2-3 – second among six teams
• Girls U15: 6-4-0 – tied for third among six teams.
• Boys U16 Red: 3-5-2 – fourth among six teams.
• Boys U16 Blue: 1-8-0 – sixth among six teams in Division II.
• Girls U16: 3-2-3 – second among five teams.
• Boys U17: 4-5-1 – fourth among six teams.
• Girls U17: 0-8-2 – sixth among six teams.
FAR WEST LEAGUE STANDINGS
Five TSA teams participated in the Far West Regional League and were competitive with the aforementioned Boys U18 team having an outstanding showing. In the boys division, where there were four teams, the U15 team finished fourth, going 1-3-2.
The U16 team finished 8th (10 teams) by going 3-6. The U17 team finished eighth among nine teams in going 1-7.
The two girls teams competed hard but went 0-5 (U14) and 0-4 (U16).
NICE SHOWING
One of the best performances in the Far West League came from the U15 Boys team. In the final game of the FWRL, the TSA Boys Red team knocked off Albion White, 2-1. At the time, Albion White was ranked No. 2 in the age group. It continues to be ranked there as of the mid-December rankings (Gotsport.com).
“We talked a lot about minimizing our mistakes and in this game we made very few mistakes,’’ coach Charlie Kendrick said of the upset. “We also talked about breaking a game down into 10 ‘key moments’ and winning more moments than the opponent. We achieved that goal. To beat an opponent like Albion, you have to play a very tight game tactically and the boys fully concentrated on the job.’’
NICE SHOWING II
By going 6-1 in the state league’s Division II, the U13 team, coached by Charlie McCabe, will be moving up to the Top Flight division. The success has apparently helped with overall play and confidence. The team finished first in the annual Mesa Patriots Cup.
TOURNAMENT WINNERS
TSA – 95 Boys Red
TSA – 94 Boys Red
TSA, Silver – 94 Boys Blue
TSA – 93 Boys Red
TSA, Silver – 93 Boys Blue
TSA – 97 Boys Red
TSA – 93 Girls Select
Notts Cup – 95 Girls Red
Sereno Cup, Silver bracket – 96 Boys Blue
CDO Classic, U-10 Blue Flight – TSA, U-9
Improving
It’s what sport is all about – improving. And that’s what the 97 Boys Red team is all about. In fact, coach Jeff Rogers says it’s probably the “most improved’’ of any team in the league this past fall.
Its overall record was 19-7-1 with 71 goals for (2.63 per game) and 26 against (.96 per game).
· Nott Forest Tournament (San Diego)- 2nd Place
· TSA Tournament- Champions
· Mayor’s Cup (Las Vegas) Adidas Flight- Champions
· Food City Tournament (Tucson)- Champions
· State League Flight I, Season I- 4th place
· GotSoccer State ranking of #4 (started season at #17)
Additionally, the 96 Boys team is showing good signs, too. Its overall record is 13-5-5 under coach Vince Bianchi.
· It took second in Vegas Mayor’s Cup (adidas division)
· Food City Champions (Phoenix) Defeated #1 team in state in semis, 1-0
· And, started the season No. 425 and No. 11 in Got Soccer Rankings for National and State Rankings. It has quickly improved to No. 158 and No. 6, respectively.
Recent results
The U9 Boys team won first place in the recent CDO Classic. And they did it in the U10 category. Nice job. The team name is TSA Espana and coached by Greg Whitney.
