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9/14/14: Stampede get three shutouts to start the fall season
The Stampede shut out their first three opponents in early Norcal State Cup qualifying and fall league play. The locals first edged Woodland 1-0 in the midday heat when Niya Allen scored on a left wing blast. The following two games featured five goals by Jordan Davis: a hat trick vs. Placer United and two more vs. American River FC with assists from Allie Belafsky, Ainsley Carroll and Lily Byrne. The Stampede's defense remains dominant as they continue to stonewall opponents, helping keeper McKenna Lutzker retain her clean sheet during fall play.
9/2/14: Stampede make United Cup finals
The Stampede showcased their impressive offensive and defensive mastery last weekend as they made the finals of the United Cup held in San Juan Capistrano. Allowing only four regular goals in six matches, defenders Yasmeen Dmeiri, Grace Carlson, Grace Barger, Leah Eccles, Allie Belafsky and Skye Shaffer suffocated opposing offenses with constant hustle, intelligent ball movement and composure. Keeper McKenna Lutzker came up big in every game, making hard saves and distributing the ball to set up counterattacks. Defending midfielders Lindsey Vernau and Sydney Moore added further support while controlling play across the middle. Anne Ayotte provided solid midfield control all weekend while expertly distributing the ball to create chances.
Game 1 ended in a draw after San Diego's Arsenal FC found an equalizer to Dmeiri's 30 yard goal off a free kick. But the locals came roaring back that afternoon in Game 2 as they walloped host United FC 7-0. Ayotte started things off with a blast from 25. Lily Byrne then found Jordan Davis at the six to make it 2-0. Ainsley Carroll added two more, first after a creative cutback from the left side and then assisted by Dmeiri in the box, making it 4-0. Byrne found Sophie Karperos at the spot for goal number 5 and then Davis cleaned up Karperos' next attempt as it ricocheted off the keeper at the six. The game's final goal was a beautiful series of one-touch passes from Julyana Lara to Vernau to Byrne inside the 18. The final qualifying round game proved tougher as the locals got by the San Diego Rebels 5-3 in a see-saw battle. Byrne scored first on a penalty after being tripped up in the box and another from deep in the right corner, assisted by Carroll. J. Davis added two herself, one as a result of an impressive run down the left side from Niya Allen who got by three defenders to find Davis at the six. Carroll provided an additional tally, assisted by Ayotte.
The Stampede breezed through the quarter- and semi-finals, first beating Downey FC 3-0 and then the Slammers FC 2-0. Davis tallied three of the goals, one on an impressive header, with an assist by Lara. Dmeiri added one on a penalty and Karperos one-touched in a third off a left-footed cross by Carroll.
The championship game matched the Stampede against top ranked Anaheim Surf. But when regulation and overtime play ended a 0-0 draw, the penalty kick shootout went to the opponents, 4-2 (Davis, Vernau). Despite the heartbreaking loss, it was an incredible performance by the locals.
Game 1 ended in a draw after San Diego's Arsenal FC found an equalizer to Dmeiri's 30 yard goal off a free kick. But the locals came roaring back that afternoon in Game 2 as they walloped host United FC 7-0. Ayotte started things off with a blast from 25. Lily Byrne then found Jordan Davis at the six to make it 2-0. Ainsley Carroll added two more, first after a creative cutback from the left side and then assisted by Dmeiri in the box, making it 4-0. Byrne found Sophie Karperos at the spot for goal number 5 and then Davis cleaned up Karperos' next attempt as it ricocheted off the keeper at the six. The game's final goal was a beautiful series of one-touch passes from Julyana Lara to Vernau to Byrne inside the 18. The final qualifying round game proved tougher as the locals got by the San Diego Rebels 5-3 in a see-saw battle. Byrne scored first on a penalty after being tripped up in the box and another from deep in the right corner, assisted by Carroll. J. Davis added two herself, one as a result of an impressive run down the left side from Niya Allen who got by three defenders to find Davis at the six. Carroll provided an additional tally, assisted by Ayotte.
The Stampede breezed through the quarter- and semi-finals, first beating Downey FC 3-0 and then the Slammers FC 2-0. Davis tallied three of the goals, one on an impressive header, with an assist by Lara. Dmeiri added one on a penalty and Karperos one-touched in a third off a left-footed cross by Carroll.
The championship game matched the Stampede against top ranked Anaheim Surf. But when regulation and overtime play ended a 0-0 draw, the penalty kick shootout went to the opponents, 4-2 (Davis, Vernau). Despite the heartbreaking loss, it was an incredible performance by the locals.
8/12/14: Stampede finalists at Mustang Tourney
The Davis Stampede, a U13 girls soccer team, played at a high-level throughout the ultra-competitive Mustang Stampede Tournament in Danville reaching the finals of the Premier Division before eventually taking second.
The successful run started Saturday morning with a 2-1 win over Santa Clara Sporting. Lily Byrne got assists on both local goals, first feeding midfielder Sydney Moore, who drilled it in off a defender’s head from 20. The next set-up went to Jordan Davis for the eventual game-winner.
Next came a back-and-forth affair with the physical Juventus Regazze, which ended in a 3-3 tie after a flurry of second-half scoring. Early on, Sophie Karperos intercepted a goal kick and quickly drove it into the net to give the Stampede a 1-0 lead.
It was the only goal of the first half, but after the break goals from Davis and Karperos put the locals up 3-2 before Juventus tied the score late.
Davis then took care of Oregon’s Capital FC, 4-0, with Niya Allen scoring twice, the second on an impressive left-footed screamer from 20 off a through ball from Anu Kane. Additionally for the Stampede, Anne Ayotte found Karperos in the box for another tally, then scored herself off an assist from Moore.
In a 1-0 quarterfinal win over the tourney host Mustang Blast, Davis had the only local goal, redirecting Yasmeen Dmeiri’s free kick with an acrobatic volley.
The semifinal featured the Stampede’s most dramatic win of the tournament as the game against the top-ranked Avalanche was scoreless through regulation. Battling injuries, heat and fatigue — and needing several clutch saves by goalkeeper McKenna Lutzker — the locals finally scored the winner in the final minute.
On the play, Dmeiri calmly sent the ball into the box from long range with Davis in hot pursuit. When the keeper failed to clear it, one Stampede player — Davis — tried to outrun the entire Avalanche defense to the ball as it rolled slowly toward goal. Davis won the race, and sent the locals to the championship contest.
Though the Stampede dropped the final to the Manteca Red Stars, it wasn’t for lack of effort from defenders Grace Carlson, Grace Barger, Leah Eccles and Skye Shaffer, along with midfielder Lindsey Vernau and left wing Julyana Lara.
The successful run started Saturday morning with a 2-1 win over Santa Clara Sporting. Lily Byrne got assists on both local goals, first feeding midfielder Sydney Moore, who drilled it in off a defender’s head from 20. The next set-up went to Jordan Davis for the eventual game-winner.
Next came a back-and-forth affair with the physical Juventus Regazze, which ended in a 3-3 tie after a flurry of second-half scoring. Early on, Sophie Karperos intercepted a goal kick and quickly drove it into the net to give the Stampede a 1-0 lead.
It was the only goal of the first half, but after the break goals from Davis and Karperos put the locals up 3-2 before Juventus tied the score late.
Davis then took care of Oregon’s Capital FC, 4-0, with Niya Allen scoring twice, the second on an impressive left-footed screamer from 20 off a through ball from Anu Kane. Additionally for the Stampede, Anne Ayotte found Karperos in the box for another tally, then scored herself off an assist from Moore.
In a 1-0 quarterfinal win over the tourney host Mustang Blast, Davis had the only local goal, redirecting Yasmeen Dmeiri’s free kick with an acrobatic volley.
The semifinal featured the Stampede’s most dramatic win of the tournament as the game against the top-ranked Avalanche was scoreless through regulation. Battling injuries, heat and fatigue — and needing several clutch saves by goalkeeper McKenna Lutzker — the locals finally scored the winner in the final minute.
On the play, Dmeiri calmly sent the ball into the box from long range with Davis in hot pursuit. When the keeper failed to clear it, one Stampede player — Davis — tried to outrun the entire Avalanche defense to the ball as it rolled slowly toward goal. Davis won the race, and sent the locals to the championship contest.
Though the Stampede dropped the final to the Manteca Red Stars, it wasn’t for lack of effort from defenders Grace Carlson, Grace Barger, Leah Eccles and Skye Shaffer, along with midfielder Lindsey Vernau and left wing Julyana Lara.
7/13/214: Stampede 50/50 at Davis College Showcase
The Stampede won two of four games at the College Showcase Tournament held July 11-13th at the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex. They started with a 2-0 win over the Cal Blues. Jordan Davis started things off by tapping in a bouncing ball at close range and later Leah Eccles scored from midfield after launching one over the stunned keeper's head. J Davis continued her tallies in the next match vs. the Cal Cougars as she got by the defense to with a skillful finish to strike first blood. She continued with a dummy assist to Lily Byrne who scored from the spot making in 2-0. Byrne then made it 3-0 after dribbling through the defense and Anne Ayotte finished the game 4-0 as she drilled in a low liner from 18. Despite the impressive start, the locals were unable to best top rivals USA Stars and Manteca FC later in the tournament.
6/23/14: Stampede Win US Club West Regionals
The Stampede dealt their opponents four straight shutouts over the weekend to win the US Club West Regionals. Matched against the Cal Blues in the first round, winger Niya Allen got a ball past the keeper early to make it 1-0. Anne Ayotte then chased down and knocked in a ricochet in the box to end the game 2-0. The locals managed the same outcome in round two against Sac United. Grace Barger began with a long shot that spun through the keeper's hands and Jordan Davis sealed the shutout with a penalty to the upper right corner after forward Ainsley Carroll was tripped up in the box. Modesto's Cal Cougars turned out to fare no better against the locals in the third round as Ayotte assisted Davis for the first goal. Midfielder Lily Byrne then got by the back line to score the second. The championship game matched the Stampede once again against Sac United, but the outcome was the same. Ayotte scored both goals, first off a beautiful cross from Davis and then on a free kick just outside the box. Notable defending from Yasmeen Dmeiri, Leah Eccles, Skye Shaffer, Julyana Lara, Sydney Moore and Grace Carlson, and a flurry of great saves from keeper McKenna Lutzker ensured that no goals would come from any opponent the entire weekend.
6/8/14: Stampede Reach Norcal Cross Regional Finals
The Stampede have firmly established their top-ten ranking in Northern California after reaching the finals in last weekend's Norcal Premier Cross Regional playoffs. The locals got by Diablo FC Saturday afternoon with aggressive offense from Jordan Davis, Lindsay Vernau and Allie Belafsky, who combined for four goals with two assists from Vernau. On Sunday the Stampede were challenged by triple digit temperatures and two very tough teams. The semifinal featured a barn burner against the Mountain View/Los Altos Avalanche. The game's only goal came in overtime when Niya Allen's blast from the left wing was too much for the keeper to handle, allowing striker Jordan Davis to pass in the 1-0 tally, advancing the team to the finals. The Stampede faced Elk Grove for the afternoon final with the mercury reading 105 degrees at kickoff. Falling behind 2-0 in the second half, the locals somehow fought through the extreme heat and fatigue to tie the game 2-2. Forward Sophie Karperos first knocked in Davis' shot off the post and soon after Davis followed her own shot, racing to beat the keeper to tap in the equalizer. But with just minutes left, Elk Grove got one more to seal their victory.
Yasmeen Dmeiri once again led the Stampede defense all weekend long, anticipating attacks and beating the opponents to the ball. Fellow defender Grace Carlson came up big against the opposing strikers while midfielders Vernau and Lily Byrne worked tirelessly to control the ball, rarely getting a break from the baking sun. Leah Eccles, Sydney Moore, Skye Shaffer, Grace Barger, Julyana Lara and Ainsley Carroll bolstered the midfield and defense with solid efforts while keeper McKenna Lutzker fended off shot after shot.
Congrats Stampede!
Yasmeen Dmeiri once again led the Stampede defense all weekend long, anticipating attacks and beating the opponents to the ball. Fellow defender Grace Carlson came up big against the opposing strikers while midfielders Vernau and Lily Byrne worked tirelessly to control the ball, rarely getting a break from the baking sun. Leah Eccles, Sydney Moore, Skye Shaffer, Grace Barger, Julyana Lara and Ainsley Carroll bolstered the midfield and defense with solid efforts while keeper McKenna Lutzker fended off shot after shot.
Congrats Stampede!
5/31/14: Stampede win four straight to qualifiy for Cross Regionals
Winning four straight to finish the spring season, the Stampede are headed to Norcal's Cross Regional Playoffs next weekend. The streak started May10th when they got by the Galaxy Blues 3-2 in a tough see-saw battle. The very next day they shut out league leading rival Elk Grove 2-0 despite having been routed by the very same team earlier in the season. The following weekend they beat American River Freedom 3-1. The locals finished their impressive run Saturday, May 31st, defeating Sac United 1-0.
Forwards Jordan Davis, Niya Allen, Ainsley Carroll and Sophia Karperos have provided a steady stream of impressive goals, pressing the opponents' defense with speedy runs and breakaways. Lily Byrne, Anne Ayotte, Lindsey Vernau and Sydney Moore continue to dominate the midfield, artfully orchestrating offensive attacks (and occasionally burying short- and long-range range shots) while shutting down their opponents defensively. Defenders Yasmeen Dmeiri, Skye Shaffer, Allie Belafsky, Grace Carlson, Grace Barger, Leah Eccles and Julyana Lara have stifled all flavors of offense with their power, speed and savvy while contributing goals and assists. Finally, goal keeper McKenna Lutzker keeps coming up with crazy saves to demoralize opponents.
Forwards Jordan Davis, Niya Allen, Ainsley Carroll and Sophia Karperos have provided a steady stream of impressive goals, pressing the opponents' defense with speedy runs and breakaways. Lily Byrne, Anne Ayotte, Lindsey Vernau and Sydney Moore continue to dominate the midfield, artfully orchestrating offensive attacks (and occasionally burying short- and long-range range shots) while shutting down their opponents defensively. Defenders Yasmeen Dmeiri, Skye Shaffer, Allie Belafsky, Grace Carlson, Grace Barger, Leah Eccles and Julyana Lara have stifled all flavors of offense with their power, speed and savvy while contributing goals and assists. Finally, goal keeper McKenna Lutzker keeps coming up with crazy saves to demoralize opponents.
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