May, 2012

MCUSA 2012 Tryouts & Evaluations

• Tuesday May 22nd, 2012
  • U9 - U10 Boys: 5:15pm - 6:45pm
• Wednesday May 23rd, 2012
  • U11 - U12 Girls: 5:15pm - 6:45pm
  • U11 - U12 Boys: 5:15pm - 6:45pm
• U13 - U17 Boys/Girls: Please call/email for more information

For More information contact:
Shelley Lendermon
registrar@mcusasoccer.org
281-403-2200

April 27, 2012

U11 MCUSA Revolution Fire brings home 1st place hardware from WHSC 2012 Tax Time Tournament

The weekend of April 14th-15th saw many teams compete for the right to take home the spoils of a victory, at the 2012 edition of the West Houston Soccer Club's Tax Time tournament. The talented boys of the Revolution Fire played to a 1-1 draw on their first game. Game two saw the Fire grind out a 1-0 win. Game three saw the Revolution Fire break out with a 3-0 thumping of their eclipse opponent. The game three shutout projected the boys from MCUSA to the championship game, against the West Houston SC team "Manchester U", which they tied 1-1 in game one.

The championship game was thrilling and full of action, with both teams working hard for scoring opportunities. Tough defense was played by both sides, so the second half ended with a score of 0-0. The teams played two 5 minute overtime periods, but the tie could not be broken. All of the Revolution Fire boys played a great game! All of the coaches and parents were estactic about their great performance thus far. The championship game then moved to each team kicking 5 penalty kicks. Penalty goals for MCUSA were scored by Angel Araujo, Isaac Hernandez, and Jeysson Villeda. The WHSC teams also scored three goals, so the game remained deadlocked at 3-3. Sudden death was next... With coaches and parents close to having a heart attack, MCUSA's goalie Isaac Hernandez blocked the opponents next kick, setting up the game winning opportunity for MCUSA. Cesar Granados took the next shot, and in dramatic fashion placed the kick near the left post of the goal, scoring the game winner. The thrill of victory sent players, coaches, and parents on to the field in celebration... It was a great time had by all. CONGRATULATIONS Revolution Fire!

Picture:
Bottom row (left to right): Angel Araujo, Nathan Bui, Isaac Llanas, Franky Cardenas
Center row (left to right: Jonathan Vasquez, Cesar Granados, Daniel Rivera, Robert Landaverde, Jeysson Villeda, Isaac Hernendez, Oscar Rios
Top row (left to right): Head Coach Mario Granados, Coach Rafael Villasenor, Coach Loc Bui
Missing: Coach Fortino Cardenas

Coach Mario Granados

April 20, 2012

U13 MCUSA Sharks 2012 Tax Time Tournament Champions!!

The U13 MCUSA Sharks won the 2012 Tax Time Tournament playing in a Mixed Age U13-U14 Bracket on April 14th and 15th. With one 1 to 1 tie, and two wins of 1 to 0 the Sharks qualified for the Championship against a U14 team, the Krazy Kleatz, from Uvalde, TX. The Sharks struck first with a score in the first half. In the middle of the second half the Uvalde team was able to score. The game ended in a 1 to 1 draw and went in to overtime. Two overtime halves were played and both teams were still tied 1 to 1. The Championship came down to a Penalty Kick Shootout. The Sharks won the coin toss and elected to shoot first. The Sharks went on to win the Penalty Kick Shootout with 3 goals in vs. the Krazy Kleats 2 goals.

It was a very exciting week for everyone and the Sharks played their very best. The Tax Time Championship Game was the most exciting game played by the Sharks since they played in and won the Eastern District Fall 2011 Championships in December 2011.

Starting at the bottom: Goalie Lindsey, Rachel, Kaitlin, Mckenzie, Ana, Valeria, Christy Nicole, Camryn, Charisse, Eliza, Nadia, Nazareth, Hailey.
Coaches: Kenney Reinoso, John Gummelt, Ed Chavez

Way to go MCUSA Sharks!
Coach John Gummelt

December, 2011

The MC Blades won the HYSA D2 Eastern District champions!!

The MC Blades won the HYSA D2 Eastern District championship in Beaumont, Texas December 18 and took second overall at the HYSA D2 State championship tournament in San Marcos over this past weekend. At the State tournament, The Blades were tied for first place with the McAllen Bullets, but the Bullets had beat the Blades in head to head competition which elevated them to first place. In that game, the Bullets prevailed over the Blades 2 to 1 on an incredible, last minute shot. Hats off to them.

The MC Blades had a great season winning all 9 of their games and then had two great championship tournaments. It was a complete team effort the entire season and throughout the championships with different players stepping up each game. The photo is of the Blades shortly after their final game which was their 2nd win at the state tournament. The MC Blades players, coaches and trainers are listed below.

Players top row left to right - Nailah Dodds, Meredith Streeter, Lauren Kojdecki, Ara Dunne, Alexia Huggans, Taylor Boutte, Abbey Rank, Bre Garza, Jane Patel Players bottom row left to right – Karli Guerra, Peyton Walker, Shelby Griffin, Madison Boutte, Taylor Gibbs

Coaches left to right – Dwayne Dodds and Marc Patel
Not in photo - Manager / Physical Conditioning Coach – Lisa Walker
Not in photo - Trainer – Angie Rigsby

October 26, 2011

MCUSA U14 Girls TEAM REVOLT wins 1st place in the Friendship Tournament!!

In the first game of the Friendship tournament, Team Revolt beat National Fusion 2-1, then tied 0-0 with Revolution 98P and won their third game 1-0 with a shutout over Lamar Heat! The girls fought hard and ended the tournament with a 1st place win!

Great job Team REVOLT!

Kudos to Coach Jesse Rodriguez and Trainer Rachael Chambers!

October 17, 2011

The MCUSA U13 Girl's Team won their division in the MCUSA Tournament!!

We tied our first game 0 to 0 against Eclipse 99 Red, won our second game 1 to 0 against West Houston, and won our third game 4 to 0 against Houston Express. We were to advance to the championship playoffs against the West Houston team, but the game was called off due to the thunderstorms. Based on our points going into the championship game, we had 22 and West Houston had 16, we were awarded the 1st place trophies.

It was a great experience for the team and everyone enjoyed participating in the MCUSA Friendship Tournament.

Coach John Gummelt