6/8/15: Stampede win the Norcal Cross Regionals

The locals are currently sitting atop the charts in Northern California after going 3-0 in the Cross Regional Finals held at the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex over the weekend.  The Stampede made quick work of their first two opponents, shutting out both Menlo Park 2-0 and Placer United 3-0 on Saturday evening and Sunday morning with goals from Ainsley Carroll (2), Yasmeen Dmeiri (1), Jordan Davis (1) and Niya Allen (1).  The final match-up featured an exciting back and forth but the locals managed to dethrone the top-seeded De Anza Force 2-1.  J. Davis stole the ball from a flustered defender near the penalty spot early to put the locals up 1-0.  Although De Anza managed an equalizer in the second half, Anne Ayotte spoiled any chance of a comeback as she drilled another long range left footer into the left side netting for the winning goal.  Spring League and Cross Regional champs, the locals now look forward to a brief hiatus until July when they start the tough summer tournament circuit.

6/1/15: Stampede win final two games of spring regular season

The locals shut out the Cal Blues 3-0 and then sneaked by Placer United 2-1 to finish the Norcal regular spring season at the the top of Region 6.  Lily Byrne, Niya Allen and Talyssa Tucker scored in the shutout against the Blues Friday night.  The next morning, down 0-1 early, Allen volleyed in the equalizer off a corner by Jordan Davis. Then a few minutes later, Davis netted a wicked, sinking volley from 30 for the win.