Defending Our Turf

And we are on a roll! The past two home games we stepped up our game and have gone 2-0!!!  We beat RPI 3-0 with beautiful goals from Sarah, Mad Sac and Anissa with assists from Christen and Ash! Our next game was this past Saturday vs. Saturday during family weekend so we had a great turnout with lots of supportive fans!  Thank you to all the moms, dads and siblings out there who made the trip up! We all appreciate everything you do! We battled Skidmore until the end. Cait and Christen assisted Cass and Anissa's goals to push us past Skidmore to win 2-0 in the final minutes of the game! It's been an exciting past couple of games and I feel like we get better and better every time we step on the field :) With that being said, we hope to continue our success on the field tonight at 7pm tonight for our last match before SUNYAC play vs. Middlebury! So tell everyone to be there!! We want those bleachers to be packed out!! Also, a special happy birthday shoutout to our wonderful teammate Anissa!!!! We all hope you had the best day and get a win to celebrate tonight! She would really appreciate if everyone came out to the game tonight and see her score a goal for her birthday :)

With conference play coming up this weekend (I know I know this is going by way too fast), I just wanted to introduce the 3 ladies that have guided and supported this team to success since last spring ... Our captains Cass, Kelly and Ash! :) Here's some questions to get to know them a little bit:

Cassidy Clavet- Returning Capitan - Senior

Kelly Siry - Capitan - Senior

Ashlie Guinness - Capitan - Junior

1. What do you think is the greatest strength of this years team?

Cassidy: I think our greatest strength is our technical abilities combined with our desire to win.  We're able to play a strong technical game and play our best with having the ball on the ground at      our feet.  When you have that as well as the want to win, there's not too much that can get in our way.

Kelly: Our technical ability and our work ethic.

Ashlie: I believe the greatest strength of the team this year is our chemistry.  Last year we lacked this chemistry.  We are off to a great start.  Everyone trusts and fights for everyone.  It's awesome to be apart of a team where you know every single person has your back on and off the field. 

2. When did you start to play soccer and why?

Cassidy: I started playing when I was four.  My older brother, Corey, had played and I always wanted to be just like him when I was younger.  So as soon as I was old enough my mom signed me up!

Kelly: I started when I was five because my parents basically put me into every sport you could play.

Ashlie: I remember playing from the second I started walking.  My father was a big soccer fan and just couldn't wait to get me involved since my older sister didn't really love it.  Soccer has been a big part of my life and I thank my dad for pushing me as hard as he did.  I am on the women's team here because of him!

3. If you had the opportunity to spend the day with any celebrity/professional athlete who would it be?

Cassidy: It may be cliche but I would love to spend a day with Alex Morgan.  She's become such an inspiration to a lot of people, especially female athletes.  I actually just found out she was cut from her club team when she was 13.  This just goes to show that even in the face of adversity she never gave up, and still reached her ultimate goal.

Kelly: Athlete-wise I'll go with Abby Wambach or Aaron Rodgers.  If I chose a celebrity it would be J. Cole. 

Ashlie: NICK JONAS!! Or Sydney Leroux ... Either or :)

4. What is your main goal as we begin conference play?

Cassidy: My main goal heading into conference play is to keep everyone on the same page and to keep challenging ourselves and each other everyday.  We have such a talented, coachable team that I know will peak at the right time during SUNYAC play.  I can't wait to see what's in store for us because as long as we stick together, no one can stop us.

Kelly: Continue to defend our home turf and win SUNYACS!!!!

Ashlie: My main goal for the team as we begin conference play is to keep pushing as hard as we can.  We have a very hardworking team and I believe if we put our hearts and souls into each game we will come out with the outcome we want.  As Mercedes says, "We gotta want it!"

5. If you had to eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Cassidy: Chinese food! Especially lo mein!

Kelly: Totally a tie between Chipotle and pizza.

Ashlie: Mashed potatoes. Definitely mashed potatoes. 

6. Describe this team in one word.

Cassidy: Hardworking

Kelly: Determined 

Ashlie: Competitive

Again, we play tonight at 7pm vs. Middlebury so come out and support!!!  Just one of our little pregame pump up songs we enjoy :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Vr8-ZP3NQ&list=RDl4Vr8-ZP3NQ