The main reason that we came to Turlock was so that I would have the opportunity to play soccer at a University. Lance is very self-lessly working full time so that I don't have to work while I am in my season (it is virtually impossible to work while in soccer because of the time factor). So far the season is going really well. Our team won our first 2 preseason games 2-0 to two good teams, then we went to Washington and got spanked by 3 really good ranked -in -the -nation teams. It was a really humbling experience for me because up until that point I had never experienced getting killed in a game. One highlight of the trip for me, however was when we Seattle Pacific University who are ranked 10th in the nation and by far the best and most physical team that I have ever played against. We were down 2-0 halfway through the first half but you wouldn't have known it if you didn't see the scoreboard. Our team was battling hard and playing really well - by far the best we had ever played. Our backs were winning the ball and getting into the attack, the midfield was solid and moving the ball quickly and our forwards were doing a good job of holding it and creating good opportunities on goal. This particular play started in the back, went through the midfield up to a forward who crossed the ball on the ground perfectly across the box to me running full speed onto it and blasting it passed the keeper into the back of the net. Now the best part was that as the ball was traveling a defender saw that I was going to get to it before she did and she gave me this look like "Don't bother shooting it - you know you aren't going to make it." I showed her =). It was by far the best a goal has ever felt in my life. If I can score on Seattle Pacific I can score on anyone. In the second half they preceeded to put us away handily but it was a good learning experience for us and a soccer memory I'll never forget. Since then our team has started conference and after two games we are tied for first place in our Conference so we've come a long way since Washington. There's still a lot of season left but I think our team has what it takes to surprise a lot of people. Go Warriors!
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I want a post of places and dates of all soccer games so we can try and see you in action!
okay I sorta feel like I just read spanish cause all the soccer lingo makes me like huh? what? but way to go one the goal.
GOOD JOB ADRIENNE!
You rock! Nothing better than challenging your self to be better. Way to go! ~Megan
SOCCER SCHEDULE! WE WANT TO SEE THE SUPERSTAR IN ACTION!
hey Adrienne~ I found your blog through danielle's. So fun! How are you liking married life. I hope you don't mind if i check in on your blog every now and then. Our is nateolsonfamily.blogspot.com. BTW, this is Morgan Busath.
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