THURSDAY PRACTICE THIS WEEK

We will practice Thursday night at 5:30 p.m. at Sparrow Road (instead of Friday).

If you have no plans for Friday evening, you are invited to attend a community party \ "trunk r treating" at Parkway Christian Center, where we practice. The event runs from 6 - 8 p.m.

10/25 Game Summary

CUSC Monarchs vs. Churchland Revolution
Oct. 25, 2008 @ Churchland

Score: Monarchs 1 Revolution 3

Shots on Goal: Monarchs 7 (14%) Revolution 12 (25%)

Assists: 0

Saves: 9

Goals By Minute: 38 (50-minute match)

TEAM SEASON TOTALS
Through 10/25/08

Win: 4
Loss: 1
Tie: 1
Goals For: 30
Goals Against: 14
Goal Diff.: 16
Shots on Goal: 108 (28%)
Opp. Shots on Goal: 53 (26%)

Games, Tournaments and More

Saturday Game (10/25)
1 p.m. at Churchland Park. The fields are behind Churchland Middle School (4051 River Shore Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703) Wear blue jerseys and black socks. Players arrive by 12:30.

The Monarchs will also play single games on Nov. 8 and 15. Check the schedule link on the side for times and locations as they are locked-in.

End of Season Tournament: Nov. 1-2
The Tidewater Advanced Soccer League (TASL) End of Season Tournament schedule is set. The Monarchs will play three games in "group play." The winners of both group-play groups for the division will face each other in a match to determine the TASL Division Champion. Group winners are determined by points accumulated in the three group-play games (3 points for wins; 1 point for ties).

Tournament Schedule
(All games at Hodges Manor, 1201 Cherokee Road, Portsmouth, VA 23701)

Saturday, Nov. 1
1:00 p.m. vs. Portsmouth Swat
3:30 p.m. vs. AYSO Fury

Sunday, Nov. 2
8:00 a.m. vs. Western Branch Blue Beast
3:00 p.m. Championship Game between group winners

Click here to see the full pairings \ schedule for all teams.




Monarchs in Chesapeake Challenge Cup

The Monarchs will compete in the 2008 Chesapeake Challenge Cup, a regional tournament played at locations in Chesapeake. The team will play multiple matches during the Nov. 22-23 event. Pairings and game times will be announced in November.

Parents' Meeting

Please plan to attend a quick parents meeting this Friday at the start of practice (5:30 at Sparrow Road). We will talk about some things that are approaching quickly, including opportunities to play in a November regional tournament and indoor soccer league possibilities for the winter.

Reminder: This Saturday's game is at 10:30 at TCC, field 1(please arrive by 10:00). Wear white jerseys and white socks, and bring the blue jersey "just in case."

Coach Jerry treated the boys to an icecream party after Tuesdays practice

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEAGAN!!

10/6/08 Updates

PRACTICE START TIME CHANGE
Because of the decrease in daylight hours, we will begin practicing at 5:30 p.m. (instead of 6:00) this week. We will continue to meet on Tuesdays at Parkway Christian Center and Fridays at Sparrow Road.

TECHNICAL TRAINING
Chesapeake United Soccer Club has set their technical training schedule for October. This is supplemental group training provided by the club, like the ones we participated in ealier in the year. The two that do not conflict with our practices are: October 8 and October 22 (both are 4:30 to 5:30 at Centerville Park). These are not mandatory, and we understand that the 4:30 start time makes it difficult to attend. We just wanted you to be aware of the option, in case you are interested in having your player participate.

Game Five! We love you Monarchs!!

Game 5 Recap

CUSC Monarchs vs. Smithfield Inferno
Oct. 4, 2008 @ TCC Chesapeake

Score: Monarchs 5 Inferno 3

Shots on Goal: Monarchs 10 (50%) Inferno 8 (38%)

Assists: 4* (*includes converted corner kick)

Saves: 3

Goals By Minute: 12,19,28,37,45 (50-minute match)

Notes: The Monarchs earned ice cream on Coach Jerry this week after perfectly heading in a corner kick for a goal. Coach emphasizes corner kick conversions, and the Monarchs have practiced hundreds of them. They have scored on two of their last three corner attempts. The team scored on 50% of their shots for the second straight game. Aside from a made free kick, every goal came off a pass.
Quote of the week: "What did you feed these guys," said the referee to Coach Jerry after the match.

TEAM SEASON TOTALS
Through 10/4/08

Win: 4
Loss: 0
Tie: 1
Goals For: 29
Goals Against: 11
Goal Diff.: 18
Shots on Goal: 101 (29%)
Opp. Shots on Goal: 41 (27%)

Pictures coming soon . . .