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Crossfire Wins State Cup
Mar 01, 2003
Renton, WA - Crossfire
Premier - McCormick beat an outstanding FC
Marauders-Drazic team today, 2-0 to win the 2003 Fred
Meyer Commissioners' Cup U-11 state championship. It
was a beautiful day for a state cup championship game,
and both clubs played liked they belonged there - for
the entire 60 minute contest. In fact, the battle
remained scoreless through the first half and for some
time into the second half. Finally, and after repeated
attempts, Crossfire connected to go up 1-0. The
Marauders continued to their tough play down the
stretch. Crossfire later scored their second and final
goal of the contest to come away with the 2-0 win.
Congratulations, FC Marauders-Drazic, for the great contest and for your tremendous success in the 2002-2003 season!
Crossfire Premier-McCormick wraps up its inaugural season with a perfect 7-0 record run through the state cup and a 48-0 goals margin. Crossfire's entire season record was 41-2-1, with a goals margin of 204-27 and 26 shut-outs. Included in this tally is their league record of 10-2-1 which earned them a first place finish in the 2002 Washington State District III Gold-Platinum U-12 division. In all, Crossfire Premier-McCormick won seven championships - five summer tournaments, the fall GP-12 division and the state cup.
Congratulations, FC Marauders-Drazic, for the great contest and for your tremendous success in the 2002-2003 season!
Crossfire Premier-McCormick wraps up its inaugural season with a perfect 7-0 record run through the state cup and a 48-0 goals margin. Crossfire's entire season record was 41-2-1, with a goals margin of 204-27 and 26 shut-outs. Included in this tally is their league record of 10-2-1 which earned them a first place finish in the 2002 Washington State District III Gold-Platinum U-12 division. In all, Crossfire Premier-McCormick won seven championships - five summer tournaments, the fall GP-12 division and the state cup.
Crossfire Heads To State Cup Finals
Feb 22, 2003
Redmond, WA - Crossfire
Premier '91-McCormick beat a fine FC Kitsap Red team
today to advance to the finals game in the GU-11 2003
Fred Meyer Commissioners Cup next Saturday. Kitsap
applied pressure early but eventually yielded some
goals to the scrappy Crossfire squad as the first half
rolled on.
Crossfire extended their half-time lead with two more goals in the second period. Congratulations, Kitsap, for the great game and for your fantastic season and state cup run.
The Crossfire U-11 girls join the Crossfire U-11 boys in next weekend's championship as the boys defeated an excellent FC Kitsap team today, 3-0. The girls will be playing against FC Marauders '91. The boys' opponent will depend on the outcome of the 4:00pm contest at Redmond High School this afternoon. Congratulations Crossfire-James on your great win today!
Crossfire extended their half-time lead with two more goals in the second period. Congratulations, Kitsap, for the great game and for your fantastic season and state cup run.
The Crossfire U-11 girls join the Crossfire U-11 boys in next weekend's championship as the boys defeated an excellent FC Kitsap team today, 3-0. The girls will be playing against FC Marauders '91. The boys' opponent will depend on the outcome of the 4:00pm contest at Redmond High School this afternoon. Congratulations Crossfire-James on your great win today!
Crossfire Moves On To Semi-Finals in 5-0 Win
Feb 15, 2003
Redmond, WA - Crossfire
Premier-McCormick beat a talented and tough Reign
'91-Purple squad in the rain late today, 5-0. Crossfire
scored two hard-fought goals midway through the opening
period, then held on to take the 2-0 lead into half.
Crossfire kept up the offensive pressure in the second
half, scoring early in the period enroute to the final
5-0 win.
Congratulations to Reign '91-Purple for the hard-fought game, and for doing so well in the 2003 Fred Meyer Commissioners' Cup.
With the victory, Crossfire moves on to the Semi-Finals and will next play FC Kitsap Red-'91.
Congratulations to Reign '91-Purple for the hard-fought game, and for doing so well in the 2003 Fred Meyer Commissioners' Cup.
With the victory, Crossfire moves on to the Semi-Finals and will next play FC Kitsap Red-'91.
Crossfire Advances to Quarter-Finals With a 4-0 Win
Feb 01, 2003
Kirkland, WA -
Crossfire-McCormick came out strong in the first half
of today's contest, scoring early and keeping the
offensive pressure on a very good Dosveedanya squad,
enroute to a 4-0 half-time lead. Crossfire's defense
kept the Dos squad from mounting any sustained attacks
down the stretch to help secure the Crossfire win.
Congratulations, Dos, on a well-played and hard-fought game and for an outstanding first season!
With the win, Crossfire-McCormick advances to the quarter-finals, with their next game scheduled to be played on February 15.
Congratulations, Dos, on a well-played and hard-fought game and for an outstanding first season!
With the win, Crossfire-McCormick advances to the quarter-finals, with their next game scheduled to be played on February 15.
Crossfire Advances
Jan 25, 2003
Seattle, WA -
Crossfire-McCormick advanced to the elimination round
of the 2003 Fred Meyer Commisioner's Cup this afternoon
by beating a good Phoenix '91 team. Phoenix has some
young players who have a bright future in youth soccer.
Crossfire wishes Phoenix all the best in future
games.
Crossfire Beats Royals 6-0
Jan 18, 2003
Kirkland, WA -
Crossfire-McCormick ran into a hungry FC Royals squad
at lunch time today. The Royals are a very good team
and came out hard and played with a lot of intensity.
The game went scoreless for the first ten minutes,
until Crossfire scored off a PK. Shortly after,
Crossfire got their second, from the right side on a
hard strike. Two minutes later they scored again on a
play that started with the Crossfire goalie and ended
off a player control header and strike combination.
Crossfire kept attack waves coming - one more off a
strike from the right side to the far post, then yet
another off a free kick from outside the goalie box.
The Royals kept playing tough but found themselves in
an 0-5 hole by half. Crossfire kept up the pressure and
struck in the first two minutes of the second half off
a beautiful drop pass and strike to make it 6-0.
Crossfire's defense played well again in preserving their second shut-out of this State Cup. Congratulations to the Royals for a hard-fought and well played game.
Crossfire's defense played well again in preserving their second shut-out of this State Cup. Congratulations to the Royals for a hard-fought and well played game.
Crossfire Wins State Cup Opener 7-0
Jan 11, 2003
Redmond, WA -
Crossfire-McCormick started their 2003 State Cup run in
fine fashion today, beating Legacy 7-0 in front of the
home town fans. It was their first game of the new year
and the first time the young squad had played in a
month.
Crossfire wasted little time in reestablishing their offense - they scored within the first four minutes and kept scoring during the half - opening up a 4-0 lead at the break. Things didn't change much in the second half, with Crossfire keeping the pressure on the offensive side, while their defense kept the Legacy squad from opening up any attacks. Crossfire tacked on three more goals in the second half to secure the win.
Crossfire wasted little time in reestablishing their offense - they scored within the first four minutes and kept scoring during the half - opening up a 4-0 lead at the break. Things didn't change much in the second half, with Crossfire keeping the pressure on the offensive side, while their defense kept the Legacy squad from opening up any attacks. Crossfire tacked on three more goals in the second half to secure the win.
Crossfire Takes District III GU12 Gold Platinum Championship
Dec 14, 2002
Kent, WA - GU11
Crossfire-McCormick, Champions of the District III GU12
Gold Platinum League, finished league play in fine form
today, beating a very good Kent Spirit team 4-1. It was
one of the first soccer games played at the new Kent
East Hill Sports Complex, and the young Crossfire squad
looked right at home on the new turf.
They scored early on a beautiful cross/header combination, and followed shortly after with a successful PK to go up 2-0 before the first half was half over. Crossfire continued applying pressure, adding a third goal off a power shot from the right center top of the box to make it 3-0 at half.
Kent Spirit has a great team but was unable to get in a rhythm for most of the contest. Crossfire added a fourth goal in the second half and yielded their only goal to Kent Spirit with about 5 minutes remaining.
With the win, Crossfire-McCormick finishes league play with a 10-2-1 record (first place). They scored the most goals in the division (31), allowed the third fewest (13) and had the largest goals differential (18).
Crossfire-McCormick wishes to thank all the great teams in this league for the extremely tough competition all season. Best wishes to all in upcoming State Cup.
The Crossfire-McCormick squad now gears up for the GU11 Fred Meyer Commissioners' Cup. They enter the state cup with a year to date record of 35-2-1 and a goals margin of 156-27, with 20 shut-outs.
They scored early on a beautiful cross/header combination, and followed shortly after with a successful PK to go up 2-0 before the first half was half over. Crossfire continued applying pressure, adding a third goal off a power shot from the right center top of the box to make it 3-0 at half.
Kent Spirit has a great team but was unable to get in a rhythm for most of the contest. Crossfire added a fourth goal in the second half and yielded their only goal to Kent Spirit with about 5 minutes remaining.
With the win, Crossfire-McCormick finishes league play with a 10-2-1 record (first place). They scored the most goals in the division (31), allowed the third fewest (13) and had the largest goals differential (18).
Crossfire-McCormick wishes to thank all the great teams in this league for the extremely tough competition all season. Best wishes to all in upcoming State Cup.
The Crossfire-McCormick squad now gears up for the GU11 Fred Meyer Commissioners' Cup. They enter the state cup with a year to date record of 35-2-1 and a goals margin of 156-27, with 20 shut-outs.
Crossfire Stumbles But Stays In First Place
Dec 07, 2002
Kirkland, WA - GU11
Crossfire-McCormick was beaten by a determined GU12
Norpoint Spirit team 2-0 today. It was a tough loss for
the young Crossfire squad, who had several
opportunities to score but were not able to convert. In
contrast, Norpoint Spirit capitalized on both their
scoring opportunities - a PK in each half, to take the
contest.
With the loss, Crossfire-McCormick's league record falls to 9-2-1 but they remain in first place with 28 points. Second place Aanvallen Green tied Eastside in their contest and ends league play with 26 points.
Crossfire congratulates Norpoint on their victory. Next week's contest with Kent Spirit is Crossfire's last game of league play and should be another tough battle in this group of evenly matched teams.
With the loss, Crossfire-McCormick's league record falls to 9-2-1 but they remain in first place with 28 points. Second place Aanvallen Green tied Eastside in their contest and ends league play with 26 points.
Crossfire congratulates Norpoint on their victory. Next week's contest with Kent Spirit is Crossfire's last game of league play and should be another tough battle in this group of evenly matched teams.
Crossfire Stays In First Place With Win
Nov 16, 2002
Maltby, WA - Crossfire
Premier beat the home town FCA Heat today in the wind
and the rain by a score of 5-0. The young Crossfire
team scored early and repeatedly, opening up a 4-0 lead
at half, and adding another in the second half to
maintain their slim first place lead in their GP12
bracket. Four different girls scored in the contest,
and the Crossfire defense played extremely tough, not
letting the Heat get any scoring opportunities. It was
Crossfire's second shut out in a row.
Crossfire now enjoys two weeks off before hosting Norpoint in what should be another great contest in this tough bracket.
Crossfire now enjoys two weeks off before hosting Norpoint in what should be another great contest in this tough bracket.
Crossfire v Crossfire
Nov 09, 2002
Kirkland, WA - Crossfire
McCormick won a tough one today against Crossfire
Lombard in a hard-fought game between two of the
league's contenders.
McCormick's team scored their first goal about midway through the first period off a combination crossing pass and shot to far post. Their second goal came off a similar play but from the other side with the shot taken from the top of the box. They held the 2-0 lead until about 10 minutes remaining in the contest, when they scored their third goal off a throw-in play to take it 3-0.
Congratulations Crossfire and Crossfire - you played hard and you played well. It was a great contest played by two great teams from the best soccer club in Washington state!
McCormick's team scored their first goal about midway through the first period off a combination crossing pass and shot to far post. Their second goal came off a similar play but from the other side with the shot taken from the top of the box. They held the 2-0 lead until about 10 minutes remaining in the contest, when they scored their third goal off a throw-in play to take it 3-0.
Congratulations Crossfire and Crossfire - you played hard and you played well. It was a great contest played by two great teams from the best soccer club in Washington state!
Crossfire U-11 Knocks Off Aanvallen, 4-3
Nov 02, 2002
Auburn, WA - Two of the
top teams in the GP-12 league went at it today for a
full 60 minutes, with the young GU-11 Crossfire Premier
'91 club prevailing in the end against previously
unbeaten Aanvallen, 4-3.
Aanvallen demonstrated their offensive firepower in the first half, opening up a 2-0 lead early in the contest. However, the Crossfire squad came right back, scoring off a nice corner kick combination play, to make it 2-1. Aanvallen added another before half to make it 3-1.
The tide, however, was about to change dramatically. Crossfire came out like their name sake in the second half - a team on fire - and scored quickly on a PK to make it 3-2. Not long after, they scored again to tie it 3-3. They kept the offensive attack coming - and later arched one over the outstretched hands of the awesome Aanvallen goalie to go up 4-3. Crossfire continued applying pressure for the rest of the game, keeping Aanvallen on their heels for most of the second half with a superb passing game. And, Crossfire's defense once again stepped it up in the second half in shutting down Aanvallen's great offense.
Crossfire showed a little of how it has scored 143 goals this season - with three different girls connecting in the contest. Prior to this game, Aanvallen had only allowed 3 goals in their previous seven games.
With the victory, Crossfire Premier goes to 31-1-1 for the season, including a 6-1-1 league record in the evenly matched GP-12 division.
The season is far from over, however. Crossfire plays Crossfire Lombard next Saturday, and has some other tough games after that.
Crossfire congratulates the fine Aanvallen squad for a well played and hard fought game - they are an outstanding team.
Aanvallen demonstrated their offensive firepower in the first half, opening up a 2-0 lead early in the contest. However, the Crossfire squad came right back, scoring off a nice corner kick combination play, to make it 2-1. Aanvallen added another before half to make it 3-1.
The tide, however, was about to change dramatically. Crossfire came out like their name sake in the second half - a team on fire - and scored quickly on a PK to make it 3-2. Not long after, they scored again to tie it 3-3. They kept the offensive attack coming - and later arched one over the outstretched hands of the awesome Aanvallen goalie to go up 4-3. Crossfire continued applying pressure for the rest of the game, keeping Aanvallen on their heels for most of the second half with a superb passing game. And, Crossfire's defense once again stepped it up in the second half in shutting down Aanvallen's great offense.
Crossfire showed a little of how it has scored 143 goals this season - with three different girls connecting in the contest. Prior to this game, Aanvallen had only allowed 3 goals in their previous seven games.
With the victory, Crossfire Premier goes to 31-1-1 for the season, including a 6-1-1 league record in the evenly matched GP-12 division.
The season is far from over, however. Crossfire plays Crossfire Lombard next Saturday, and has some other tough games after that.
Crossfire congratulates the fine Aanvallen squad for a well played and hard fought game - they are an outstanding team.
Crossfire Takes Norpoint 2-1
Oct 26, 2002
Tacoma, WA - Crossfire
Premier came off their bye week as if they hadn't
skipped a beat - dominating much of the game enroute to
a 2-1 win over league contender Norpoint. Crossfire had
their passing game in high gear today, including a
beautiful combination scoring play off a corner kick
early in the game to make it 1-0.
Norpoint snuck a goal in towards the end of the first half to make it 1-1. Crossfire took control of the ball for much of the second half, with several shots on goal before connecting with about 10 minutes left to make it 2-1. The Crossfire defense then picked it up the rest of the way - with some game saving take-aways down the stretch on this gray, damp, and slippery field day.
Norpoint snuck a goal in towards the end of the first half to make it 1-1. Crossfire took control of the ball for much of the second half, with several shots on goal before connecting with about 10 minutes left to make it 2-1. The Crossfire defense then picked it up the rest of the way - with some game saving take-aways down the stretch on this gray, damp, and slippery field day.
Crossfire, FCA Heat Tie
Oct 12, 2002
Redmond, WA - Crossfire
Premier and FCA Heat tied 3-3 last Saturday. It was a
physical matchup, and after trailing 0-1 early,
Crossfire got its offensive machine cranked up -
scoring three goals to make it 3-1 at the half-way
mark. FCA Heat came out fired up in the second half
while Crossfire failed to connect on numerous scoring
opportunities. FCA Heat tied the game with two minutes
remaining. Crossfire has a bye this upcoming weekend
before returning to league play with a game against
Norpoint on Oct. 26. With the tie, Crossfire's record
goes to 4-1-1 and they remain in 1st place by a slim
margin.
Crossfire Loses To Eastside 0-1
Oct 05, 2002
Bellevue, WA - Crossfire
Premier-McCormick lost their first game of the season
0-1 to a tough Eastside FC White squad on Saturday.
Eastside's lone goal came midway through the first
period. Crossfire had many shots on goal, particularly
in the second period, but were unable to connect.
Congratulations to a fine Eastside squad for their
win!
Crossfire Premier Prevails 2-0
Sep 28, 2002
Redmond, WA - Crossfire
Premier won a hard-fought battle against an outstanding
FC Talons '90 squad this afternoon, 2-0. The contest
featured many outstanding individual efforts and
teamwork, both offensively and defensively, by both
teams, for a full 60 minutes. Crossfire scored midway
in the first half and carried that slim 1-0 margin into
the second period. Time after time, Crossfire's defense
stepped it up when they needed to in the second half to
prevent the powerful FC Talons from scoring. Crossfire
added an insurance goal with two minutes left in the
game to take the contest. Crossfire Premier's record
goes to 4-0 in this early part of league play, but it's
clear that the level of competition throughout this
bracket means a full season of evenly matched and
fun-to-watch soccer games. Thank you FC Talons for the
well-played game.
Crossfire Premier Wins 4-1
Sep 21, 2002
Crossfire took on a tough
Cascade Select team Saturday and prevailed 4-1. The
young Crossfire squad scored early enroute to a 3-0
lead at the halfway mark. Cascade Select scored midway
through the second period before Crossfire got one more
to end the game with the W.
Crossfire v Crossfire
Sep 14, 2002
Crossfire McCormick
prevailed 2-1 over Crossfire Otagaki on a beautiful
late summer day for soccer. McCormick's team scored
early and added another goal later in the period to
make it 2-0 at half. The tough Otagaki squad came out
fired up in the second half and made it 2-1 midway
through the period. McCormick's team hung on the rest
of the way to earn a 2-0 record early in the league's
young season. All league games by all teams have been
close thus far - promising a whole season of tough
match-ups. It should be fun and challenging.
Crossfire Starts League Play With A Win
Sep 07, 2002
Federal Way, WA -
Crossfire Premier started the 2002-2003 league play
season with a 1-0 win over a tough home town Reign '90
White squad. The game remained scoreless until about
the midway mark of the second period, when Crossfire
connected. It was a battle the entire way and both
teams can be proud of how they played.
Crossfire Sweeps Summer Tourneys - Wins COPA
Aug 04, 2002
Redmond, WA - The
Crossfire Premier '91 Club coached by Dick McCormick
accomplished a rare feat this weekend by completing a
summer sweep of soccer tournaments with another
championship - the Copa Challenge, Gold Division. It
was by far the toughest tournament of the year for this
squad and capped back-to-back tournament weekends where
the team played 10 games in 11 days.
In the championship game Crossfire survived an extremely tough challenge by an excellent FC Marauders-Drazic team 1-0. It was a defensive battle the entire way, and Crossfire's defense came up with some huge saves and turnaround plays - just when they needed them most. The scoreless game lasted until about the midway point of the second half, when Crossfire finally connected.
In the morning semi-final game, Crossfire beat a good Shooting Stars club 4-1. Four different Crossfire players scored in that one.
In Saturday's game, Crossfire beat HSA Eagles 8-0, helped by six different players scoring in the contest.
Crossfire started the tourney on Thursday, August 1, with a tough win over the same FC Marauders squad they would face again in the finals. In this first contest, Crossfire prevailed 3-1. Crossfire came back the next day and had to work hard to beat an equally tough NWN Nemesis squad. That game remained scoreless most of the way. Crossfire scored their first goal with about 7 minutes remaining and followed that one with a quick break-away strike, then held the lead to come away with a 2-0 win.
Crossfire wraps up this summer tournament season with a very impressive 25-0 record, five tournament wins, and a combined 125-14 goals margin, including 15 shut-outs.
In the championship game Crossfire survived an extremely tough challenge by an excellent FC Marauders-Drazic team 1-0. It was a defensive battle the entire way, and Crossfire's defense came up with some huge saves and turnaround plays - just when they needed them most. The scoreless game lasted until about the midway point of the second half, when Crossfire finally connected.
In the morning semi-final game, Crossfire beat a good Shooting Stars club 4-1. Four different Crossfire players scored in that one.
In Saturday's game, Crossfire beat HSA Eagles 8-0, helped by six different players scoring in the contest.
Crossfire started the tourney on Thursday, August 1, with a tough win over the same FC Marauders squad they would face again in the finals. In this first contest, Crossfire prevailed 3-1. Crossfire came back the next day and had to work hard to beat an equally tough NWN Nemesis squad. That game remained scoreless most of the way. Crossfire scored their first goal with about 7 minutes remaining and followed that one with a quick break-away strike, then held the lead to come away with a 2-0 win.
Crossfire wraps up this summer tournament season with a very impressive 25-0 record, five tournament wins, and a combined 125-14 goals margin, including 15 shut-outs.
Crossfire Wins Evergreen International Tournament
Jul 28, 2002
Burlington, WA - The
Crossfire Premier '91 girls U-11 team captured their
4th straight championship today with a 5-1 win over
Dosveedanya in the 2002 Evergreen International
Tournament final. The title game culminated a string of
five wins in the tournament and a total combined goals
margin of 31-2.
On opening day the Crossfire squad got out of the gate quickly, scoring in the first 45 seconds enroute to beating SC Eclipse. Eclipse briefly made it 1-1, demonstrating some impressive speed at their forward positions, before Crossfire took command. Crossfire got stronger as the game went on and ended up scoring with six different players in the game, including two players who each got 'hat tricks.' Several goals were set up with great assists.
On Friday, Crossfire defeated a tough Dosveedanya squad 2-0. Both Crossfire goals came after repeated shots - with one scored in each half. Crossfire got things cranked up again on Saturday, beating Emerald City Green 6-0, with four different girls scoring in the contest. The victory put Crossfire into the semi-finals on Sunday.
Crossfire started the day off with the FC Silverlake squad, cruising to a 6-0 win, this time with five different girls scoring. After a team lunch indoors at a local mall, and a brief opportunity to get their clothes dried out, Crossfire returned for a rematch against the excellent Dosveedanya team from Kent.
Crossfire came out loose, relaxed and ready to play some serious soccer. The play was intense, on both sides, and at the 4-minute mark Crossfire got their first opportunity to score and capitalized on it. Leading 1-0 early in the contest, Crossfire soon got their next chance to score, and capitalized on that one as well. Crossfire continued the pressure and secured two more to take a 4-0 lead into the half. Throughout the contest Crossfire demonstrated superb passing to space as well as crosses to set up the strikes. Dos scored their only goal of the contest shortly before the first half was over. Both teams continued their intense play in the second half, and Crossfire managed one more goal to make it 5-1.
After a brief awards ceremony for both teams at midfield, many of the team were able to rendezvous later in Seattle to attend the first ever game in the new Seahawks stadium. They also got to spend some time on the field with Coach Dick between the games. Both the women's and men's teams won (the women in overtime), capping off quite a memorable day and long weekend.
In four tournaments this season, Crossfire has earned a 20-0 record with a combined goals margin of 107-12. More importantly, they are transferring skills learned in Coach Dick McCormick's practices to the game field.
On opening day the Crossfire squad got out of the gate quickly, scoring in the first 45 seconds enroute to beating SC Eclipse. Eclipse briefly made it 1-1, demonstrating some impressive speed at their forward positions, before Crossfire took command. Crossfire got stronger as the game went on and ended up scoring with six different players in the game, including two players who each got 'hat tricks.' Several goals were set up with great assists.
On Friday, Crossfire defeated a tough Dosveedanya squad 2-0. Both Crossfire goals came after repeated shots - with one scored in each half. Crossfire got things cranked up again on Saturday, beating Emerald City Green 6-0, with four different girls scoring in the contest. The victory put Crossfire into the semi-finals on Sunday.
Crossfire started the day off with the FC Silverlake squad, cruising to a 6-0 win, this time with five different girls scoring. After a team lunch indoors at a local mall, and a brief opportunity to get their clothes dried out, Crossfire returned for a rematch against the excellent Dosveedanya team from Kent.
Crossfire came out loose, relaxed and ready to play some serious soccer. The play was intense, on both sides, and at the 4-minute mark Crossfire got their first opportunity to score and capitalized on it. Leading 1-0 early in the contest, Crossfire soon got their next chance to score, and capitalized on that one as well. Crossfire continued the pressure and secured two more to take a 4-0 lead into the half. Throughout the contest Crossfire demonstrated superb passing to space as well as crosses to set up the strikes. Dos scored their only goal of the contest shortly before the first half was over. Both teams continued their intense play in the second half, and Crossfire managed one more goal to make it 5-1.
After a brief awards ceremony for both teams at midfield, many of the team were able to rendezvous later in Seattle to attend the first ever game in the new Seahawks stadium. They also got to spend some time on the field with Coach Dick between the games. Both the women's and men's teams won (the women in overtime), capping off quite a memorable day and long weekend.
In four tournaments this season, Crossfire has earned a 20-0 record with a combined goals margin of 107-12. More importantly, they are transferring skills learned in Coach Dick McCormick's practices to the game field.
Portland Cup Belongs To Crossfire
Jul 07, 2002
Hillsboro, OR - Crossfire
Premier '91 McCormick continued their victory crusade
through the best of the Northwest's tournaments this
season by beating all opponents enroute to the
championship of the GU11 2002 Portland Cup. In five
games they amassed a combined goals margin of 34-3.
They displayed some balanced firepower this weekend,
with 13 different girls scoring in just five games
played.
They got things started early, with an 8:00am game July 5th against Willamette United Avalanche, winning with 9 different girls scoring. In the afternoon game (a prelude to the championship) - one that was a 'no count' for tournament points, Crossfire surprised an excellent FC Vancouver Liberty team 4-1. Three different Crossfire girls scored. The Vancouver club came into this game undefeated with a year to date record of 21-0-1. Crossfire took command early in the contest, and cruised into the half with a 2-0 lead. Crossfire scored two more in the 2nd half, and held the 4-0 lead until the last 10 seconds of the game.
On Saturday, Crossfire woke up early again and cruised to a 6-2 victory against the tournament host FC Portland Jade squad. It was the second 8:00am game in as many days but did not seem to adversely affect this talented, energetic, fun-loving and determined group of girls. Like the afternoon before, but with a different cast of characters, three different Crossfire girls scored.
Crossfire breezed into the championship game later that day (in near 90 degree weather) by defeating Oswego Dynasty White 6-0. What is memorable about this game is the fact that six different Crossfire players scored in the win.
At 2:00pm Sunday, July 7, Crossfire met the great FC Vancouver Liberty squad in a rematch - this time for the tournament championship. Crossfire cruised to their third straight championship, winning this one 3-0, again with three different girls scoring. After repeated attempts, Crossfire successfully connected on their first goal about mid-way through the opening half. They carried this 1-0 lead into the 2nd half. Vancouver's stingy defense held until about mid-way through the final half, when the repeated strikes by Crossfire finally paid off. Crossfire scored two goals within a two minute period, the last one coming on a beautiful combination corner kick set up, back to corner kicker, then to front of goal for a strong shot and goal that made it 3-0.
Crossfire was later presented with a team trophy and individual medals for their first place finish. The team wishes to thank the tournament directors, the Portland area businesses, and the competition for the great tournament experience.
They got things started early, with an 8:00am game July 5th against Willamette United Avalanche, winning with 9 different girls scoring. In the afternoon game (a prelude to the championship) - one that was a 'no count' for tournament points, Crossfire surprised an excellent FC Vancouver Liberty team 4-1. Three different Crossfire girls scored. The Vancouver club came into this game undefeated with a year to date record of 21-0-1. Crossfire took command early in the contest, and cruised into the half with a 2-0 lead. Crossfire scored two more in the 2nd half, and held the 4-0 lead until the last 10 seconds of the game.
On Saturday, Crossfire woke up early again and cruised to a 6-2 victory against the tournament host FC Portland Jade squad. It was the second 8:00am game in as many days but did not seem to adversely affect this talented, energetic, fun-loving and determined group of girls. Like the afternoon before, but with a different cast of characters, three different Crossfire girls scored.
Crossfire breezed into the championship game later that day (in near 90 degree weather) by defeating Oswego Dynasty White 6-0. What is memorable about this game is the fact that six different Crossfire players scored in the win.
At 2:00pm Sunday, July 7, Crossfire met the great FC Vancouver Liberty squad in a rematch - this time for the tournament championship. Crossfire cruised to their third straight championship, winning this one 3-0, again with three different girls scoring. After repeated attempts, Crossfire successfully connected on their first goal about mid-way through the opening half. They carried this 1-0 lead into the 2nd half. Vancouver's stingy defense held until about mid-way through the final half, when the repeated strikes by Crossfire finally paid off. Crossfire scored two goals within a two minute period, the last one coming on a beautiful combination corner kick set up, back to corner kicker, then to front of goal for a strong shot and goal that made it 3-0.
Crossfire was later presented with a team trophy and individual medals for their first place finish. The team wishes to thank the tournament directors, the Portland area businesses, and the competition for the great tournament experience.
Crossfire Wins Rainier Challenge Championship
May 27, 2002
Puyallup, WA - The LWYSA
Crossfire Premier '91 team, coached by Dick McCormick,
continued their winning ways by capturing first place
in the 2002 Rainier Challenge Tournament. This tourney
is renowned for its tough competition, bringing some of
the best teams together from around the region.
Crossfire remains unbeaten this season, winning all five of their games in this tournament with a goals margin of 22-6. They started strong by beating Puyallup Pride 8-1 in the opener on May 24 with four different girls scoring. In the second game they defeated a very good FC Marauders Drazic team 4-2 after opening up a 3-1 first period lead.
In their toughest match of the tournament, the Crossfire girls came from behind in the second period to beat Lightning, an outstanding Tri Cities team, 4-3. Leading 1-0 at the intermission, the Crossfire squad fell behind 1-3 as Lightning mounted a strong attack in the second period. With the game on the line and less than 10 minutes remaining, the Crossfire team did some attacking of their own with two strong goals that brought it back to a 3-3 tie. In a dramatic finish, with time running out, Crossfire scored the winning goal with a '"true to its name" cross-fire combination punch that made it 4-3. As play resumed at mid-field, time expired.
In the semi-finals, Crossfire beat the home town FC Royals team 3-0, scoring its first goal within the first three minutes of the period, and opening up a 3-0 lead at the half-way mark.
Later that same day, Crossfire took on Lightning in a rematch - this time for the tournament championship. Crossfire came out aggressive and determined this time, scoring a goal in the first two minutes. Crossfire carried that 1-0 lead into intermission, then added two insurance goals in the second period to cruise to its second championship of this early season.
With a year to date record of 10-0, and a combined goals margin of 42-7, Crossfire now turns its attention to their toughest challenge of the year - the July 4th weekend Portland Cup in Hillsboro, Oregon. That tourney promises some very tough competition featuring teams from all over the west.
Crossfire remains unbeaten this season, winning all five of their games in this tournament with a goals margin of 22-6. They started strong by beating Puyallup Pride 8-1 in the opener on May 24 with four different girls scoring. In the second game they defeated a very good FC Marauders Drazic team 4-2 after opening up a 3-1 first period lead.
In their toughest match of the tournament, the Crossfire girls came from behind in the second period to beat Lightning, an outstanding Tri Cities team, 4-3. Leading 1-0 at the intermission, the Crossfire squad fell behind 1-3 as Lightning mounted a strong attack in the second period. With the game on the line and less than 10 minutes remaining, the Crossfire team did some attacking of their own with two strong goals that brought it back to a 3-3 tie. In a dramatic finish, with time running out, Crossfire scored the winning goal with a '"true to its name" cross-fire combination punch that made it 4-3. As play resumed at mid-field, time expired.
In the semi-finals, Crossfire beat the home town FC Royals team 3-0, scoring its first goal within the first three minutes of the period, and opening up a 3-0 lead at the half-way mark.
Later that same day, Crossfire took on Lightning in a rematch - this time for the tournament championship. Crossfire came out aggressive and determined this time, scoring a goal in the first two minutes. Crossfire carried that 1-0 lead into intermission, then added two insurance goals in the second period to cruise to its second championship of this early season.
With a year to date record of 10-0, and a combined goals margin of 42-7, Crossfire now turns its attention to their toughest challenge of the year - the July 4th weekend Portland Cup in Hillsboro, Oregon. That tourney promises some very tough competition featuring teams from all over the west.
Crossfire Takes Snohomish Cup With 3-0 Championship Win
May 05, 2002
Snohomish, WA - LWYSA
Crossfire Premier '91, coached by Dick McCormick, in
their very first tournament play, cruised to victory,
winning the Snohomish United Tournament today. This
fiery upstart team went 5-0 in the tournament and ended
up with a goals margin of 20-1.
In their opening match, Crossfire defeated a very good Badgers team 5-0. Leading 1-0 at half, the Crossfire girls opened up their game, with three different girls scoring in the second half.
Crossfire continued their success in the second game with a solid 4-0 victory over the FC Alliance Hotshots. The balanced attack of the Crossfire team was evidenced by the fact that four different players scored in the game.
Later that same day, Crossfire rolled into the semi-finals with a solid 5-0 victory over the host Snohomish United Whtie team.
In their first real test of the young season, and in their first taste of international competition, Crossfire continued their winning ways by defeating the West Vancouver Selects team 3-1 in their semi-final game. The Vancouver team proved to be tough competition for the Crossfire, but could not get closer than 2-1 in the 2nd period. Crossfire put away the game for good mid-way through the 2nd half with their third goal.
In the tournament final, Crossfire defeated NWN Nemesis 3-0. Played in a driving and frigid rain, both clubs displayed incredible fortitude in going hard for 60 minutes. Crossfire scored their first goal in the first three minutes of the game and never looked back. Their defense once again showed their domination by allowing no more than a handful of goal shots from NWN Nemesis the entire game. Congratulations, Nemesis, on the hard-fought game!
In their opening match, Crossfire defeated a very good Badgers team 5-0. Leading 1-0 at half, the Crossfire girls opened up their game, with three different girls scoring in the second half.
Crossfire continued their success in the second game with a solid 4-0 victory over the FC Alliance Hotshots. The balanced attack of the Crossfire team was evidenced by the fact that four different players scored in the game.
Later that same day, Crossfire rolled into the semi-finals with a solid 5-0 victory over the host Snohomish United Whtie team.
In their first real test of the young season, and in their first taste of international competition, Crossfire continued their winning ways by defeating the West Vancouver Selects team 3-1 in their semi-final game. The Vancouver team proved to be tough competition for the Crossfire, but could not get closer than 2-1 in the 2nd period. Crossfire put away the game for good mid-way through the 2nd half with their third goal.
In the tournament final, Crossfire defeated NWN Nemesis 3-0. Played in a driving and frigid rain, both clubs displayed incredible fortitude in going hard for 60 minutes. Crossfire scored their first goal in the first three minutes of the game and never looked back. Their defense once again showed their domination by allowing no more than a handful of goal shots from NWN Nemesis the entire game. Congratulations, Nemesis, on the hard-fought game!