Magic Defeats SYC Shockwave!

September 24, 2006

Field Reporter: Jessie H.

Hooray!!! We won our 3^rd game in a row! Magic won 2 to 0. We scored both goals in the second half. Dakota was dribbling, passing by everyone in her way, then…BOOM! She scored the first goal! Then the next thing you know Kylie makes a great move, turned, and scored the second goal!

We dominated the game and had a lot of shots. We could have had many more goals but we didn’t always have the right touch. The Magic had some good passing today and showed off some of our moves.

We still need to work on passing the ball quicker, pressuring our opponent when they have the ball, and being first to the ball.

Ice Cream anyone?

Needing a mere 8 Maggie Moo points to break the 150 threshold, the Magic amassed 42 points vs the SYC Shockwave to achieve their ice cream dream. 

The team was led by Kylie, with 3 "moooves" followed by Janna, Kaylyn, and Megan W with 2 moooves each.  For the first time this season, Magic won the battle for loose balls 12 to 8 in what ended up being the team's most complete performance of the season.

Patch Update

Congratulations to this week's winners of the US Soccer Skills patches:

Controlling:  Maddie, Erin, Megan W., Janna, Dakota, Cate

Juggling:  Megan W.

The players' hard work is starting to show more and more on game days.  Coach Ed and Coach Jeff have challenged each and every player to start applying all their new found skills against the other team.

Magic Bike Ride

Magic's first social event of the season will be a team bike ride this Saturday (9/30) at 3:00 pm.  We'll depart from Partlow's General Store in Ashburn, ride east, and then return to Partlow's.  Each rider should bring a few bucks for snacks after the ride.  Parents, brothers, and sisters are all welcome on the trip. 

We promise to keep everyone on the pavement this year, don't we Phil?

Magic Welcomes Coach Claire Collins to the Team

The new face at Monday's training session was coach Claire Collins, Magic's new professional trainer.  Coach Claire is the Girls' Varsity Soccer coach at Broad Run High School, and we're all excited to have her aboard.

Claire takes over for Andrew Ratti.  Andrew's been a big part of the Magic's success, and he's been great fun to work with.  Unfortunately for us, Andrew's "real" job - Managing Director of Event Transportation Services - has kept him very busy and away from the field.  We all thank Andrew for his time and effort.  I'm sure we'll see him again in the future.  Good coaches are like bad pennies - they just keep turning up.

Magic defeats VSA Heat!

Field Reporter: Elizabeth E.

In our second ODSL game, Loudoun Magic defeated the VSA Heat with a 3-1 score:

(editor note: see the entire photo set here!)

Getting goals for the Magic were Jessie H. and Megan W. Jessie scored on a breakaway to tie the game, and Megan scored two goals. Megan’s second goal was in the last minute of the game! The star of the game was definitely our second half goalkeeper, Maddie! Maddie’s saves kept us from losing the game on the other team’s breakaways. It could have been 3-6 if it wasn’t for her many saves! We are sooooooooooo lucky to have such an aggressive and hard working goalie!

The team we played was a good team. We played our hardest even though it was very hot! We did a lot of passing and tried to do moves. I think we need to work on our defense. Like, if one defender moves up to attack the ball the other needs to fall back behind, and mids need to come back and help. I think we are going to be a great team! I need to have my stupid toe heal, so I can play! I think we played great!

- By Elizabeth E.

A word from the coach...

So close - yet so far.

Despite a well earned 3-1 win against the VSA Heat today, Magic remain a scant 8 points away from crossing the finish line in the Chase to Maggie Moos. The girls' hard work is becoming evident on the field; footskills and shooting are definitely getting better. Coach Ed gave out four US Soccer Skills patches today. Jessie, Kylie, and Megan K earned their Controlling patches. Cristen earned her juggling patch. Way to go girls!

Look for Friday's practice to move into the SportsPlex as Legacy is blacked out. More details forthcoming.

Loudoun Magic defeats the Arlington Spirit

Field Reporter: Megan K

See the two goals!

The Loudoun Magic has kicked off there 2006 fall season with a 2-0 win! Jessie scored from a pass by Erin,and Cristen scored from a free kick. Kaylyn and I were the two goalies, and we did not let the other team score on us. Everyone else on the team did a great job of shooting, crossing, and passing.

I think that we still need to work on pressuring the ball some more.We did a good job of doing some moves on the very bumpy field, and I think that we probably got some points for "The Chase to Maggie Moos".

Against the Arsenal...

Field Correspondent Cate C.

On Sunday September 3^rd, the Loudoun Magic played their second game against the Manassas Arsenal. We played at the Quantico Marine Corps Base. It was our second game of our second tournament. Again all the rain the day before made us play a half an hour game. During the game the teams were pretty even in controlling the ball but the Arsenal was making a lot more moves than us. We still need to work on trapping and winning loose balls, making moves with accuracy, and follow our moves with a pass, shot, switch, or cross. I think the best defensive players were our goalies Maddie and Kaylyn. The best offensive players were Erin and Megan W and Megan K those guys got some good shots. Also, Elizabeth showed some nice moves. But mad props to everyone for playing hard. Overall I think we played better in this game than the first game. It was a swanky game! But we’ve still got a lot to work on.

Magic are Ready to Open ODSL Season

The Magic traveled to soggy Quantico to compete in the rain-shortened PWSI Invitational tournament over Labor Day weekend.  Despite the two 1-0 losses, the girls fought hard and managed to play their best soccer of the season in the second game.

For the first time this season, the girls started to show some good footwork, accumulating a number of points in The Chase to Maggie Moos - or as the girls like to call it "Maggie Moooves."  The defensive effort is very good and the goalkeepers are playing very well too.  Although the team is still struggling to hit its stride offensively, the footskills, passing, and confidence are heading in a positive direction.

To encourage more individual practice, the team has started a patch program.  Each player has the opportunity to earn skill patches for dribbling, shooting, juggling, controlling, and passing.  The coaches have established the criteria for everyone to work towards.  The standards are tough, but fair, and all the players should be able to earn all five patches as the year progresses.  Check out the patches, criteria, and progress reports here.

Thanks to Janna and Cate for being our field reporters this past weekend.  Megan K is on the hook for the Magic's ODSL opener.

The all important snack schedule

Hi Everyone,

Below you will find a snack schedule for the upcoming Fall 2006 season.   We are asking for half time snacks.  If you would like to provide something after the game for fun or a special occasion, it's completely up to you. Last season we discussed this issue and decided to ask for half time snacks only.  

If you are on the list below, can you please let me know yes or no if you're ok with the date/time?  If there is any problem, you can contact another family to switch or I'll ask someone else.  I have a list of twelve players.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  

Peggy

Magic Regular Season Snack Schedule 

• Sunday, September 10th, 1:00pm - Steadman
• Sunday, September 17th, 2:15pm - Stephens
• Sunday, September 24th, 1:00pm - Windland
• Sunday, October 1st, 2:30pm - Coughter
• Sunday, October 22nd, 2:00pm - Fleming
• Sunday, October 29th, 2:30pm - Schneider
• Sunday, November 5th, 1:00pm - Beebie
• Sunday, November 12th, 1:00pm - Corry

Magic: Lessons Learned - Continued!

Field Correspondent – Janna S.

On Sunday September, 3^rd Loudoun Magic played the Alexandria Freedom at the Marine base in Quantico, Virginia. It was our 2^nd tournament of the fall season (pre- season). Because of all the rain they decided that the tournament would only take place on Sunday and the games would only be thirty minutes long. We played an okay game, and I think that we took them on pretty well. I still think we need to work on pressuring the ball, winning loose balls, making moves, and switching the ball. Possibly even passing and shooting the ball harder. We made a few good crosses and had a couple darn good shots. Our goalies made MANY amazing stops!!!! The final score ended up being 1-0 Freedom. Overall we did pretty well but we definitely have things to work on.

Magic Survive Tough Pre-Season Test

Coach Ed writes...

Loudoun Magic ended the Dulles National Soccer Tournament with a 1-1-1 record, playing in the tournament's Premier bracket.  Of the eight teams playing in the Premier group, Magic were the lone representative of the ODSL, while the other 7 teams are playing in WAGS.  The 1-1-1 record against extremely tough competition is indicative of a team that played with tremendous heart and showed a lot of pride.

Our 1-1 tie with the MCSA Jr Majestics Gold showed the girls they could play with anyone on a given day.  Our 7-0 loss to a very good Freedom Revolution team showed the players and coaches how much room for improvement we have.  Following a bad loss with a 2-1 win shows how much pride the kids have and how hard they want to play.

We know we have a lot to work on, but we also know we have players dedicated to getting better.

Thanks for our tournament correspondents - Erin W., Megan W, and Kylie F.  Player-written game summaries will be a new staple for us this year.

Also check out the "Chase for Maggie Moos" - where the girls get points for making offensive moves and for winning loose balls.

Magic plays at the PWSI Toys for Tots Tournament at Quantico over Labor Day weekend.  We're looking forward to a fun tournament that supports a phenomenal cause.

Magic Closes DNST with a Victory

Field Correspondent: Kylie F.

On Sunday, August 27 the Loudoun Magic defeated the Herndon Curve 2-1 at the Dulles National Soccer Tournament. Maddie scored off a goalie punt. Our next goal was scored by our guest player Olivia on a free kick.

I think that everyone played a great game, especially our goalies, Olivia and Maddie. I think we need to work on winning loose balls and making more moves.

I can’t wait to start playing when my broken toe gets better.