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Posted: Fri, May 11 2012Team rankings updated on: 3/16/2012 10:44 AM
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Thunderbird's national rank has moved -1.View Rankings
Posted: Fri, Mar 16 2012News posted by the coach
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Posted: Tue, Mar 06 2012Web Article - Published on: 3/6/2012 9:32 AM
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Posted: Fri, Feb 24 2012
Congratulations to Luis Lopez for being selected as Player of the Year. Luis Lopez has been chosen by the Thunderbird coaching staff as the most valuable player due to his teamwork, positive attitude, dedication, and ability to make those around him play harder and better.
There were numerous individual that could have been considered for the MVP this season. However, this year’s MVP stood out with his team first attitude. I have been coaching for some time and don’t often misread players during tryouts. However, my first impression of Luis could not have been more wrong. He is not your prototypical soccer player in build. In tryouts, I also did not note his will and determination. In fact, Coach Peco said that he was one of the better players from last year’s squad and I was somewhat surprised. All surprise was gone after the first few games of the season and were completely eclipsed in a particular game this season. The game was close. We were within one goal of winning or losing the game. We had a difficult defensive matchup on Scott Beaudoin’s side. He had been running us ragged all game. I looked over at the bench and noticed Luis, one of my best players, on the bench and Scott looked tired. I decided to make the sub. I called him over and asked him to make the sub. He said, “Scott’s doing well over there. You should leave him in the game.” Usually when individuals have the opportunity to play they jump at the chance. What this individual was saying is that they would rather leave Scott on this difficult matchup for the team then play for his own benefit. I told him to sit back down and made a different sub shortly after that. The next day before practice I said, “I know that Scott was doing well defending the player but when I looked at the bench I noticed one of my best players sitting there. At no time when the game is on the line would I not want you on the field.” I meant that then and he showed me why I was right to feel that way throughout the season. He was 4th in goals and first in assists while being an extremely tough defender.
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Posted: Fri, Feb 24 2012Team and Player Stats have been entered for the game:
0-5 (L) - Thunderbird @ WashingtonStats By GameStats By PlayerBox Score
Posted: Sat, Jan 28 2012News posted by the coach
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Posted: Fri, Jan 27 2012 Played on: 1/26/2012 6:00 PM
The Thunderbird Chiefs Soccer team lost Thursday's Conference game against the Washington Rams by a score of 5-0.Box Score
Posted: Thu, Jan 26 2012Team and Player Stats have been entered for the game:
0-1 (L) - Thunderbird @ GreenwayStats By GameStats By PlayerBox Score
Posted: Thu, Jan 26 2012 Played on: 1/25/2012 6:00 PM
The Thunderbird Chiefs Soccer team lost Wednesday's NonConference game against the Greenway Demons by a score of 1-0.Box Score
Posted: Wed, Jan 25 2012Photo provided by: Trent GrahamView Photo
Posted: Wed, Jan 25 2012Web Article - Published on: 1/20/2012 1:39 PM
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Posted: Fri, Jan 20 2012
Congratulations to Nathan Cooke for being selected as Player of the Week. Has played outstanding defense against Moon Valley despite a changing defensive lineup. He has made quality decisions and showed great poise.View Previous Selections
Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2012Team and Player Stats have been entered for the game:
4-2 (W) - Thunderbird @ Shadow MountainStats By GameStats By PlayerBox Score
Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2012 Played on: 1/18/2012 6:00 PM
The Thunderbird Chiefs Soccer team won Wednesday's Conference game against the Shadow Mountain Matadors by a score of 4-2.Box Score
Posted: Wed, Jan 18 2012Team and Player Stats have been entered for the game:
5-0 (W) - Moon Valley @ ThunderbirdStats By GameStats By PlayerBox Score
Posted: Tue, Jan 17 2012 Played on: 1/17/2012 6:00 PM
The Thunderbird Chiefs Soccer team won Tuesday's Conference game against the Moon Valley Rockets by a score of 5-0.Box Score
Posted: Tue, Jan 17 2012Web Article - Published on: 1/17/2012 8:45 AM
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Posted: Tue, Jan 17 2012Team and Player Stats have been entered for the game:
2-3 (L) - Thunderbird @ ApolloStats By GameStats By PlayerBox Score
Posted: Sat, Jan 14 2012