Pumpkin kick results

The Azzurri Eagles finished 4th in the u-16 boys Pumpkin Kick Tournament. While the boys showed improvement particularly in the second half against Real Santa Rosa, the most important benefit of the Tournament was the experience of what did work to control the game as opposed to what did not work.
When the team made a conscious effort to move the ball up with specific passes to specific players and to move up to support the attack, the Eagles looked like they could defeat Real Santa Rosa if they played again, as the Eagles dominated the 2nd half.
While we did not lose to Lincoln, the tie allowed Lincoln to go to the championship and caused the rematch with Real Santa Rosa.
The under 16 will look forward to the u-15 team joining practice as the high school fall season ends.

special practice

Coach Cooke will hold a special practice for members of both Eagle teams Saturday September 26 at 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 and then will go play with the TOPS team on the Rich Talle field for about 1/2 an hour. This will also include information about the shoot out on Sunday and will include a discussion about funds needed to enter the Pumpkin Kick Tournament.

Knights of Columbus Soccer shootout for under 15 boys

Members of both Azzurri Eagle teams that are not yet 15, are invited to register for a shootout (penalty kicks) with the district competition occurring on October 24, 2009 in Folsom. The winner of the local shootout will be eligible to compete in the district. The district winner will be eligible for the State tournament in San Luis Obispo in November. Because the Azzurri Eagles 3 is planning to play in the Pumpkin Kick Tournament and the district shootout conflicts, the Azzurri Eagle under 15 team members are encouraged to participate as they will not be participating in the Pumpkin Kick. The local tournament occurs on Sunday September 27 at St. Isadore Church soccer field with registration at 3 p.m. and shootout at 4 p.m.. The Knights of Columbus invite the participants and their families to hambergers and hotdogs and drinks at the shootout.

Results of first two games

Azzurri Eagles 3 won on September 19, 2009 6-1, and won on September 20, 2009 2-1. The boys continue to play a strong defense and will strive to avoid any goals against them in the upcoming matches.

Practice Schedule October

Beginning October 1, Thursday's practices will be moved to Fridays. The time will still start at 5:30 but will end at 7 p.m. The team will still practice on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in October.

First Regular Season Game

Azzurri Eagles 3 are Meeting at the Buckland's home at 8:15 a.m. Saturday Sept 12,2009 to play their first regular season game at 10:30 a.m. The field is located at the Isador Cohen Elementary School. near Highway 50 and Watt Ave.. Sacramento.

Practice schedule

August 25 and 27 and Sept 1 and 3 the team will practice 6-8 p.m.
Beginning next week: Sept 8 and 10 the team will practice 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will keep that schedule for the rest of September. Saturday game schedule will be picked up this Wednesday and begins the Saturday after Labor Day.