Sonoran F.C. Continues Strong Summer Season
The Sonoran have continued their strong summer season by taking their record to 4-1-1. On Sunday, July 29th, the Sonoran defeated the Rock 5-2 in a match that was not really as close as the score indicated. Playing without their goalie, Ben Lawrence and Leo Padilla split time in goal. The Rock's goalie made many amazing stops or the score difference would have been much higher. The Sonoran now have 1 game remaining to keep their lock on one of the two playoff positions. Come out to support the team on August 5th at 4:30pm at CAP Basin Field 5.
Sonoran F.C. Starts Summer Season Strong
The Sonoran have started out the summer season 2-1. After opening with two strong wins, the Sonoran struggled in a loss in their third game against Red Rock, a high caliber opponent. This week the Sonoran look to get their third win of the season against Ereno F.C.
Practice for Summer 2007 Season Begins
The Sonoran have begun practicing for the Summer season. We will be competing in SUASL summer league from June to August. Practices are held at on Wednesdays at 8pm. Contact the manager on the club information page for more information.
Sonoran Plays Strong But Still Eliminated from Playoffs
On April 30th, Big Ballers defeated Sonoran 4-1 to eliminate the Sonoran's run for a 4th championship. Although the Sonoran played a strong match, a few key defensive lapses left them down 3-0 at the half. Staying strong, the Sonoran showed their spirit by playing the second half to a 1-1 tie, with a goal by Carlos Gomez to prevent the shutout. Congratulations to the Sonoran on a good season; even without the championship, the team really gelled at the end of the season and was playing at the highest level.
| Sonoran advances to semi-finals!
On Sunday, April 23rd, the Sonoran defeated the United Serbs 2-1 (shootout 5-4). The game ended with a dramatic shootout with each team scoring their first four penalty shots. On the the fifth set of shots, Coach George Nemeh made a goalie change back to Mate Kozul; this move disrupted the United Serbs' fifth shooter enough that he missed wide. Hays won the game for the Sonoran by sinking home their fifth penalty kick. Once again, the defense came up strong, keeping the United Serbs to only 1 goal while once again protecting a non-keeper (Mate Kozul) who had to step in big to help the team. The rest of the Sonoran did their part by controlling the game, but just missed on many opportunities including a penalty kick during the game.
This Sunday, April 30th, the Sonoran will have a semi-final rematch vs. the Big Ballers at 10am. On April 9th, the Sonoran and Big Ballers played to a 0-0 draw, so come out a support the Sonoran this Sunday for what looks to be an intense matchup.
Sonoran finishes regular season strong
The playoffs begin on 4/23/2006 and the Sonoran are ready. They finished the season with a dominating win over the United Serbs followed up by a scoreless draw with the Big Ballers. All of this was acheived without a goalie. On 4/2/2006, the Sonoran defense made up of Milovan Lazic, Ricardo Pena, Pendic Drazenko, and Eric McIntosh held the United Serbs to only 2 shots, and they were not even great opportunities. Michael Micco, stepping in for the Sonoran's missing keeper touched the ball only 6 times during the whole match. On 4/9/2006, the same defensive team again plus Hays held the Big Ballers scoreless. Early in the game, Micco made a great save on a solid shot by one of the Ballers forwards, and McIntosh cleared the rebound. This key stop powered the defense for the rest of the way. The Big Ballers are a new team to the Scottsdale league and finished the season with the top points in the standings, so tying them without a real keeper showed amazing teamwork and strategy.
Sonoran shows up strong for Budweiser Silver Mug Tournament
On the weekend of February 18th, 2006, the Sonoran participated in the Budweiser Silver Mug Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team played strong and won an 8th seed in the playoffs by winning their group play bracket with an impressive 3 wins and 2 draws. The only loss was the first round of the playoffs, where the Sonoran dominated most of the game but just could not see the net, losing 1-0. The Sonoran also congratulates Banat Arsenal, another strong Arizona team for winning the whole tournament. For complete details on the tournament see the Sonoran News Release Page.
Sonoran comes back strong
In week 2, the Sonoran came back strong to dominate Athletico Diamonds 3-1. While controlling most of the game, Steven Smadja, Carlos Gomez, and Davor Blazanovice provided the three goals. Except for the one toe-poke goal that leaked in for Athletico, the Sonoran defense, made up of Eric McIntosh, Stephen O'Farrell, Ricardo Pena, Milovan Lazic and Michael Micco kept the opponents at bay.
Sonoran opens season with dissappointment
In a struggle, the Sonoran lost their first game to Zanjeros 5-2. The game was played without some key players and the team showed a lot of off-season rust. The Sonoran will attempt to rebound this Sunday (Jan 29th) vs. Athletico Diamonds at 8am.
First Game of Season This Sunday vs. Zanjeros
In a classic rematch of last year's playoff thriller, the Sonoran will open the season this Sunday (Jan 22nd) at 10am at McDowell Mtn Park. Come out and watch the Sonoran and help cheer us on to victory!
Fry's Toreno 2006 Tournament - No longer participating
Due to scheduling issues, the tournament was filled and our invitation was not reserved, so the Sonoran will not be playing in the tournament. We are still on for the Budweiser Cup in Vegas in Februrary (see right column), and more info will be posted on this tournament soon.
Fall 2005 Season Champions! Repeat!
Sonoran F.C. dismantles Serbia United 5-2 to win the championship!!
On Sunday, December 4th, Sonoran F.C. manhandled Serbia United 5-2 in a high intensity match. Sonoran F.C. controlled the game from the start, providing an unending pressure that caused Serbia United to put in an own-goal early in the match. Serbia responded with a controversial goal after knocking the Sonoran Goalkeeper out of the play. Sonoran came back strong and took the lead for good when Davor Blazanovic beat the keeper on a free kick perfectly placed in the upper right corner of the net. Harold Calvo soon thereafter came free in the box and beat the keeper near post to make the score 3-1 at half-time. Serbia added a 2nd goal early in the second half, but it was all for naught. Dusko Kleut and Berislav Rodakovic added 2 more goals to seal the victory. The game was called by the referees with about 10 minutes left after some frustrated Serbian fans caused a disruption, but it was too late; the Sonoran were champions again.
See some awesome pictures of the champions here.
Sonoran F.C. overpowers Bosnia F.C. to qualify for championship match Dec 4th!!
On Sunday, November 20th, Sonoran F.C. dominated the 2nd half of their semifinal to beat Bosnia F.C. 4-3. Bosnia F.C. led 2-1 at half time, but were put down by 3 straight Sonoran F.C. goals in the 2nd half. Carlos Gomez left the crowd in awe with the tying goal midway through the 2nd half; Harold Calvo and Dario Dizdar then added the go ahead goal and icing on the cake with two nice back post shots to beat the keeper from the right side. Bosnia added a goal late, but it was too late; Sonoran F.C. played strong defense in the end to seal the victory!
See some awesome pictures of the game here.
Sonoran advances with huge win over Zanjeros!
On Sunday, November 13th, Sonoran F.C. put together one of their best games of the season, beating the previously undefeated Zanjeros 5-2. The game was a phenomenal exhibition of skill and team play. This Sunday, November 20th will be the semifinal match vs Bosnia FC at 12pm.
For full playoff schedule and standings please go here. |
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George Nemeh, Head Coach and Trainer of Sonoran F.C.
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