6/24/12: Stampede take two of three in Fairfield

The locals logged two wins and a tie last Sunday at Norcal's Playdate #6 hosted by the North Bay Elite FC.  Game 1 was a 5-0 rout over the Elk Grove Everton FC Blues.  Goals came on two penalty kicks taken by Yasmeen Dmeiri, with three more on shots by Adeline Umphress, Sophia Karperos and Lily Byrne.  The Stampede then beat the Capital Athletic Soccer Academy Boca, 3-1, which featured a rare end-to-end goal by keeper McKenna Lutzker after the opposing goalie was unable to handle the high bouncing punt.  Two more came from Jordan Davis and Dmeiri.  Game 3 presented more of a challenge and, despite numerous Stampede shots and better ball possession, the locals could do no better than a 1-1 tie, the first-half score coming from Grace Barger assisted by J. Davis.

6/17/12: Stampede win 3 of 4 at Cal Cup in Sacramento

The locals braved both 100+ temperatures and a very tough top bracket this past weekend in Sacramento as they took 3 of 4 games at the Cal Cup tournament held at Cherry Island Soccer Complex.  In Game 1 against Santa Clara, the Stampede struck early on a close range goal by Sophia Karperos.  Santa Clara later found the equalizer, but Lily Byrne was able to power in a left-footed  game winner after teammate Jordan Davis blasted a free kick that nearly took down the crossbar.  Game 2 matched Davis against the San Juan Spirits. Once again the Stampede found a way past their opponent, 2-1, on two goals by Grace Barger. One was assisted by Byrne and the game winner came on Barger's drive from the 18.  The girls faced Modesto's Ajax Elite in Game 3 who, despite being outplayed for much of the first half, were able to shut the locals down 2-0, thereby erasing Davis' hopes for a medal. The Stampede then defeated the Diablo FC Extreme in the consolation game and yet again came away with a 2-1 win, both goals coming on breakaways by Jordan Davis, assisted by Kaitlyn McElhern.

6/3/12: Stampede salvage one at Playdate #5

Despite two losses vs. Modesto Ajax (0-2) and MFC Benfica (0-2), the Stampede were able to bounce back against Elk Grove and eek out a 2-1 victory.  Goals came from Kaitlyn McElhern and Jordan Davis.