Mt. Hood Soccer Tournament

Joey's team resting and watching a movie between games with Jeep in the middle of them all!

See Stefan? He's working really hard to get the ball away from the other team.

Joey getting set for another corner kick.

See Joey's kick... I need to zoom in on that... so cool!

Joey was chosen as team captain for the game. He chose tails... it was heads.

Stefan guarding a girl.

Joey and Stefan played in the Mt. Hood Soccer tournament in West Linn this last weekend. They played on different teams... Stefan on U9 and Joey on U10. Stefan's team played 4 games and Joey's team played 5 games during the two-days. They both had a grea time. They played hard, cheered each other on, smiled, laughed and made new friends.

Stefan's team played in the final match, however, lost to an incredible team... I think they may have been from Mexico. He earned a 2nd place medal... which he proudly shared with his friends at his regular soccer practice and has worn several times around the house!

Joey's team lost in the semi-finals. Joey had some very good moments during many of the games, but in the end the team was just too tired. They lost their umph. The PDP (Player Development Program) has helped to improve Joey's raw talent this summer. During much of the summer he was asked to practice with the premier team and he did and he looked great doing it. Last week he was asked by the head coach of the premier team to join the team. After much thought and many conversations he has joined the team.

Enjoy the pictures! More to come... I think I have another camera card full of pictures as well :)