Coming off a challenging pre-season training camp the girls began their season at the Cincy United Cup facing many of Ohio's top U-13 teams. The girls continued their impressive string of results, comfortably winning both of their matches on the first day:
vs. Lady Warriors - 7-1 vs. Thoroughbred FC - 6-1
The second day of the even proved more challenging facing two of the strongest clubs in OH-South, Cup Crew and Warren County. The girls made it through the semis with a win over Cup Crew Gold, 3-1.
The final against Warren County was indeed that, a true final. The game was end to end and found it self dead locked at 0-0 at final time. In the first period over time Sarah Krause was able to break through the defense and beat the keeper to secure a 1-0 win for AFC.
Head Coach Kent Manson commented on the event: "This event was perfect for us and a great venue for us to work on our team shape & defending. The girls really put their character on display in the final against a fantastic opponent. We are looking forward to working with the girls over the next year as they are showing great promise."
The girls have since begun their [CASA] league play by posting a 4-0 win over Everest in their first match.
AFC U-13 girls hold pre-season training camp in Cary, NC
The AFC U-13 girls recently returned from a 4 day training camp at the Wake Med Soccer Complex in Cary, NC. While at Cary the girls were able to kick off their new season with several team training sessions and two friendly matches against Triangle FC, U-13 and U-14. The girls posted impressive results in their first two matches winning both 5-1 and 4-1. The girls were also able to swing by the University of North Carolina and participate in a training session with the Tar Heels who were also in the middle of their pre-season training camp. This was the experience of a life time for the girls as they were able to meet and observe many of the nations top female athletes and see first hand what it takes to play at the most decorated women's soccer program in the US.
Nutritional information
Parents often ask about nutrition for soccer players and so the following guidelines should be helpful. It is really important to consider the type of foods the players should eat at tournaments and before early morning games. These questions should be answered within this overview.
