5/18/13: Stampede sneak by Placer United

Stampede keeper McKenna Lutzker led a tough defensive fight with multiple saves on close range shots as the locals eked out this 1-0 win.  The game's only goal came from Stampede defender Yasmeen Dmeiri when she blasted a 40 free kick into the top of the frame.

5/9/13: Stampede shut out Sac United

This Thursday evening match up resulted in a home team shutout as the locals beat Sac United 2-0.  Anne Ayotte drove in an early tally on a free kick from 30 yards out and Jordan Davis followed with a goal from a the left wing, bouncing it off the crossbar and in.

5/5/13: Stampede take the silver at the Super Clásico

The Stampede took second place in the Davis Legacy's Super Clásico tournament held last week at the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex.  The locals were challenged early as they faced the USA Stars in game 1, the region's toughest U12 girls squad.  Down 2-0 at the half, Stampede forward Allie Belafsky got the locals to within one with a powerful blast from the right wing, but that was as close as they came, as they lost 4-1.  However, in true Stampede fashion, the locals bounced back that afternoon to beat a formidable Loomis team 3-0 courtesy of Jordan Davis' hat trick on assists from Lily Byrne and Sydney Moore.  The Stampede continued to roll Sunday morning, defeating Woodland 4-0.  Byrne started things off with a goal from the 18.  Davis tallied two more goals on assists from Moore and Yasmeen Dmeiri.  After getting hacked in the box late in the game, Byrne buried a penalty to make it 4-0 .  Tough defense from Grace Barger and Lindsey Vernau helped to secure the shutout.  The Stampede's wins and goal differential sent them to the championship match Sunday afternoon to once again face the USA Stars.  Down 3-0 early in the second half, Davis found space at the 18 to drive in a goal over the keeper's head.  But the Stars answered quickly making it 4-1.  The locals would not give up as Byrne beat the keeper to the ball on Lindsey Vernau's free kick, making it 4-2.  Soon after, Belafsky was fouled in the box on a breakaway and Byrne made her second penalty of the day, bringing the locals within a goal before time expired, with the final score of 4-3.  Key defense by Skye Shaffer, Sophie Karperos, Sydney Moore and keeper McKenna Lutzker held the Stars at bay for the rest of the match.

4/28/13: Two out of three three ain't bad!

The Stampede chalked up 13 goals over the weekend as they logged two impressive wins and a very narrow loss.  The locals started off strong Friday evening as they shut out the Fair Oaks Freedom 4-0.  Jordan Davis scored two while Sophie Karperos added a goal on Yasmeen Dmeiri's corner and later assisted Ainsley Carroll for the fourth and final goal.  The Stampede were even more dominant Sunday morning, crushing the Cal Blues 8-0.  Davis scored two more in the match as did Vanessa Carrasco. Dmeiri, Anne Ayotte and Mckenna Lutzker had one each and a Cal Cougar own goal added insult to injury to complete the rout.  Lily Byrne had two assists while Skye Shaffer and Davis added one each.  The locals faced a tough Modesto Ajax team Sunday afternoon but lost 2-1 in a hard fought and heated match.  Although they were up 1-0 at the half after Alex Hanna scored on an assist from Ayotte, the locals could not prevent two second half tallies by the opponent.  Karperos, Shaffer and Grace Carlson led a spirited defensive battle throughout the contest.

4/21/13: Stampede over Cougars

The locals beat the Cal Cougars 3-0 in today's windy matchup at the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex.  With a 1-0 lead at the half on Jordan Davis' early goal, the Stampede were able to get two more in the second half, first from Ainsley Carroll on an assist from Yasmeen Dmeiri and then Davis scored her second on an assist from Lily Byrne.  Tough team defense did the rest to secure the shutout.

4/14/13: Stampede open the 2013 spring season with a split

The Stampede opened the Norcal spring season by splitting games last weekend. After falling to Elk Grove, 3-0, on Friday, the locals came back with a vengeance on Saturday morning, dominating BOCA, 8-1.  With Jordan Davis opening the Stampede scoring on a close range header, the contest was tied 1-1 at the half.  But the locals organized a crushing onslaught of offensive power after the break, scoring seven straight goals.  In the barrage, Davis tallied twice to complete a hat trick, Anne Ayotte had two goals, and single tallies came from Ainsley Carroll, Grace Barger and Allie Belafsky.

2/28/13: New U12 Stampede squad ready for 2013

With a larger roster (16) and larger fields (11 v 11 format), the stage is set for the 2013 Norcal Premier season.   Spring season play begins April 12th.