U9 Girls Victorious in Last Game!

With a flurry of goals, including separate hat tricks by Talia List and Zoe Barkoff, the 03Girls Blue dominated the Downriver Rush to win their last game of the Fall 2011 Season 14-0. The team used their superior footwork and passing skills to ensure almost every player had a chance to score.

First half keeper Laura Boesch held off the Rush the few times they got close to the goal and defender Abby Wickman stepped in to help second half keeper List at the goal line. Liliana Kash and Gabriella Crespi again provided offensive support along with Elizabeth Backer, Claire Campbell, Ryleigh Reed and Caitlyn Cieslik.

Sam Miller, 03Girls Blue coach, said after the game that the girls have progressed into mature young soccer players this season. While pleased with the victory he emphasized that it is more important for the girls to incorporate what they learn in practice than to win games.

The girls thanked Coach Sam for all the hard work by giving him his own United warm up jacket.

Go United!

Double Hat Tricks Spur United 03 Girls Blue Over Chelsea

The United '03 Girls Blue team faced off against Chelsea for the second time this season. As in their first meeting, the United girls dominated the field with their footwork, but this time their efforts not only won the ball on the field, they put the ball into the back of the net. Talia List and Laura Boesch both recorded hat tricks as the United won over Chelsea, 6-1.

List and Boesch finished strong today with offensive support from teammates Lilianna Kash and Gabriella Crespi. With wind-like speed, Claire Campbell and Caitlin Cieslik beat the opposing players to 50-50 balls. Cieslik sprinted for double duty on offense and defense, while Campbell sent not one, but two beautiful slotted passes across the goal mouth.  In the back field, Ryleigh Reed continued to show calm and confident control and Zoe Barkoff and Abigail Wickman assisted with a showing of fancy footwork.

Boesch not only put the ball into the back of the net, but stopped the ball from going in as the solid first-half keeper. Also standing firm in net was Elizabeth Backer in her debut keeper performance.

The season is not over for this impressive U9 team. Saturday, October 29th at 11am they face the Down River Rush at home to conclude their Fall 2011 season.

Boys 01 Blue Rallies in Second Half to Close Gap on Lyon FC

The United '01 Boys Blue rallied in the second half of today's game to narrow Lyon FC's three goal half-time advantage. Scoring two goals in quick succession of one another, the United put forth a serious team effort to tie the game with only minutes left in the second half. Coach Mario moved the entire team into a press and was heard telling the keeper, "You're going to score Riley!"

With a flurry of shots, the United fought to the finish, but time was not on their side. Lyon FC's early game goal advantage proved enough as they took the game 3-2.

While the game ended too soon, the after party went well into the dusk hours as the team enjoyed some "healthy" snacks and some more soccer. Most of the players said they were sad to see the fall outdoor season come to an end. Parents expressed similar feelings, though that may be attributed to today's sun and mild fall temperatures. In a few weeks (or days, let's face it, this is Michigan), I expect most of us will be happy to have moved our training sessions indoor.

With only the '03 Girls Blue team left to wrap up their fall outdoor season next Saturday at 11am on our home field, all of our teams will move to indoor practices beginning tomorrow, Monday, October 24 at High Velocity. Please check your schedules for your designated group and training times.

Go United!

Hartland Havoc Gold 5, Plymouth United White 1

It was a tale of two halves for the Plymouth United boys White team on Saturday at Hines Park.
United entered halftime of its final game of the fall in a 1-1 tie with Hartland Havoc Gold, thanks to a second-minute goal by Oliver Horswill.
Hartland evened things when its corner kick 10 minutes before the half glanced off United goalie Justin Wojcik's gloves and trickled into the back of the goal.
Hartland scored twice in the first 12 minutes after the intermission en route to a 5-1 win.
"It was two different halves. That was it," said United coach Mario Ramirez. "We pressured hard in the first half and backed off in the second."
In the first 30 minutes, though, United controlled much of the play, nearly scoring in the very first minute, when a long dribbling run by Alex Cross ended with a shot that beat the Hartland goalie but sailed just wide.
United broke through a minute later when a long throw-in from captain Kyle Czarnik began a sequence that ended with the ball bouncing in front of Oliver, who confidently half-volleyed it off the left post and into the goal.
United held Hartland scoreless over the next 18 minutes, thanks to a pair of tremendous defensive plays.
First, Justin made a diving save to his left in the 9th minute. Three minutes later, after Justin was beaten, Kyle sprinted from the top of the box back to clear the ball just before it crossed the goal line. 
Justin made a number of nice saves in the second half as did substitute goalkeeper Thomas Dono to keep the game as close as it was.
Hartland nearly scored on a second corner kick, but Justin deftly tipped it over the crossbar in the 41st minute.
United's White team, playing up in age and in the 8v8 format for the first time, competed well in all of its games, and each player _ Alex, Oliver, Kyle, Riley List, Ashton Quinn, Liam Householder, Madison Grieb, Gabe Rosas, Nathan Hunt and Dylan Schmitzerle _ made important contributions throughout.
Now it's on to indoor soccer and Futsal training for boys White and the other teams in the club.

Last Game for 01 Blue Boys Today

Come out to Hines Field today at 4:45pm to cheer on the 01 Boys Blue as they conclude their Fall 2011 outdoor season!

Welcome to our new blog!

Welcome to the Plymouth United's new blog!

Going forward, our families and friends will be able to follow our players and teams by visiting this blog. Representatives from each team will be posting updates after games; information on upcoming team and club-wide events; and any other exciting, interesting, and fun soccer information we can find!

Go United!