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AND THE WINNER IS!!!


...Sven comes down from his Olympic Mountain hideaway to celebrate his victory!

The Pulse!  No. #79



WPS' 1st ever WORLD CUP FANTASY TOURNAMENT!!!


Special Kudo's goes out to Sven for being the poster with the best Picks!  Make sure to send us all a pix of yourself in your new Jersey!   Make sure everyone gives him a big hand before his vanishes again into the mists of the Olympic Mountains!





ODP REGION IV CAMP RESULTS ~ GIRLS 96!!




Top 18 girls chosen from their age level from Washington to attend regional camp with thirteen other states teams in our region!
Only Washington team and California South team chosen to host an invitational game.... What an honor!
256 girls in attendance from AK, AS, CA-N, CA-S, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA.


Great showing from WASHINGTON at the girls 96 Region IV ODP camp at University of Idaho this week!

WA has two girls going to the NATIONAL TEAM:  Mia Bladin & Mariah Lee

WA has two girls going to the REGIONAL TEAM:  Rachael Wheeler & Emily Boyd & Jessica Kennedy
 
Way to go WA '96 GIRLS! 

AWESOME JOB TO ALL THE 96 POOL

Shaniah Adriano
Kylie Allison
Brooke Pingrey
Mia Bladin
Emily Boyd
Cali Crisler
Emma Dahline
Gabrielle Garosi
Anne Hoffman
Jessica Kennedy
Mariah Lee
Abby Morrow
Claire O'Brien
Alissa Soo
Linea Soo
Sophie Wagner
Rachael Wheeler
Karlie White
 
 
 

The beginning of the End for Crossfire?


LOL Kind of a dramatic headline don't you think?  At least we got you to look

Just thought it would be nice to point out there is a "new club in town" in the Ol' LWYSA:

I heard they are a new select/premier club and they are only charging 550/year to play; 50% of Crossfire Select and 20% of Crossfire Premier

Good Luck to the New Club!    Below is their link:

http://lakewashingtonpremierfc.com/






STRAIGHT FROM THE WHISTLES MOUTH!


Contact Above the Shoulder


The besides keeping an accurate record of the information concerning a game; the next thing in line is making sure the game is safe for all of the players.  This is where the Directive of Contact Above the Shoulder comes into play.  In Washington there is the Concussion Law, thus we are aware of.  In the last decade headgear has also come into play.  There has been a debate as to the cause of all head injuries.  Is it due to the heading of the ball?  Is it heads hitting the ground after a fall?  Is it the contact that is made between players challenging for the ball?  Heading the ball and one’s head hitting the ground after a fall is part of the game.  Contact between players is a tough part to gauge.  A player will make contact with other players throughout the game.  Some of the contact is safe some is not so safe.
The major focus to look for Contact Above the Shoulder is the use of the elbow.  This contact usually occurs when players are challenging for ball that has been kicked by a goal keeper or ball that are being crossed into the penalty area.  Elbows are not the only point of contact when this occurs (feet, shoulders and heads are used also) but is part of the body that creates most of the problems.  When looking at elbows and other parts of the body, one must ask this question.  “Is the elbow being used as a tool or as a weapon?”
   We all understand when jumping there is a need to create balance.  While in the air a player often times uses their arms (elbows) to create balance.  When the arms are close to the body, there is usually no problem.  When the arms are spread away from the body problems soon follow.  Once the arms spread from the body a referee must decide if the arms (elbow) is being used a tool.  By tool, I mean to clear space.  Using the arms below the shoulder to clear space, a foul is usually called.  When the arm and this case, elbow is being used Above the Shoulder to create space becoming dangerous to an opponent, a yellow card can be issued follow the calling of a foul. 
   The real hard judgment to make is whether the arm (elbow) is being used as a weapon.  I’ll use the term throwing an elbow in the direction of an opponent’s head (whether making contact or not).  The throwing of an elbow can be very obvious for all to see.  The elbow will move across the body to make contact.  When we see that it’s a no brainer.   A foul will be called and a red card will soon follow.  It’s the short compact movement of an elbow that is hard to see.  In this day and age of better coaching and higher quality of play; this activity has crept into our game as a part of intimidation as a way of establishing one’s territory on the field.
   The gray area is when a player is playing in a reckless fashion and uses their head, shoulder or elbow to initiate contact without concern for their opponent’s safety.  Because they are within their own space when contact is made; they don’t feel that they’ve done anything wrong.  Hopefully a referee will pick up on the behavior and style of play of the player committing such contact and do what’s necessary to bring that players back into the level that the game is being played that day.
   To keep all players safe we need to be concerned with Contact Above the Shoulder.  Is the culprit using a tool or using a weapon?

Ray Moffatte, Jr.
(RedKard)
   




SOUNDER'S FUN!!

FC Dallas and Sounders FC


The Sound Wave


Brats newest Ball!



Golden Scarf winner Roberto Alvarez, presented to someone else






THE WPS YARD SALE!



**not sure if this sold yet or not, so will leave it posted for now**


The 'Ultimate' soccer van!

1999 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. Platinum Anniversary Series, 116K miles, AUTO START. power door locks, power windows, cruise control,
removable seats, captain seats, 2 sliding doors, heated mirrors, rear defrost, am/fm stereo, very clean inside and out, well maintained, Michelin radial tires, runs great.
$4000.00 cash only. Tammy - 206-459-1705


*if you have something to sell, continue to send in your ad's to the Pulse!




WPS' PAPARAZZI!



...Amanda in Madrid, Spain watching the Spain/Germany game in a stadium with thousands of crazed fans. Amanda said it was an experience that she will never forget!!





WPS FAMILY CIRCLE FOUNDATION!



WPS-FCF UPDATES!




Christopher who was diagnosed with Liver Cancer in December playing in his first soccer game at the Pegasus Cup in June. He is currently cancer free, thank you for all of the prayers.




I WOULD LOVE TO GUEST PLAY FOR YOUR TEAM!


...3 local gals got to play up in the U17 bracket for a team all the way from Idaho!!


Here are a list of potiential guest players for your team!  If you have any interest shoot Dragon a PM/email about which player you would like to contact.  Good luck players

PLAYERS NAME:  Sean
AGE GROUP:  BU15
CURRENT TEAM:  CB UNITED
POSITIONS:  Normally Center Mid, but can play any where on the field
WHEN AVAILABLE:  Most all summer long

PLAYERS NAME:  Shira
AGE GROUP:  G-U14
CURRENT TEAM:  Cascade Select
POSITIONS:  Defender or Forward
WHEN AVAILABLE:  "Wants to guest play for any team that will be playing in the Skagit Firecracker tournament"

PLAYERS NAME:  Becca
AGE GROUP:  G-U14
CURRENT TEAM:  Cascade Select
POSTIONS:  Midfield and Forward
WHEN AVAILABLE:  "Wants to guest play for any team that will be playing in the Skagit Firecracker tournament"


PLAYERS NAME:  Tanner
AGE GROUP:  B-U18
CURRENT TEAM:  None. Had played for last 7 years with SnoHo Black. Starting Keeper for Lake Stevens HS.
POSITION:  Goalie
WHEN AVAILABLE:  "Available all through the summer until College starts in the fall".
*you can contact Tanner directly at #425-367-8021*


PLAYERS NAME:  Rachel
AGE GROUP:  G-92
CURRENT TEAM:  Independant team
POSITION:  Dedicated Goalie since 13yo. 3yr Starter at WF West HS, capt for 2010. All conf 1st team, honerable mention all state 2A
WHEN AVAILABLE:  Any tournaments this summer.
*Please respond to cctiger71@gmail.com*





BRAT JR'S CORNER!

US CLUB

Turned just in time to get this shot, but I don't know who they are   lol


SH Rev



HPFC Boys 92



XFire vs NWN 94's





CB United 95's




WPFC Black 96



SOUNDERS CUP

Sparta 93 vs Rapids 93




Reign vs Harbor G94





Cosmos vs BIFC G95




Synergy vs BlackHills G95


Fury vs WA Rush Swoosh G95


Synergy Boys vs BlackHills? 95






VUSA Avalanche vs NWN Red BU16




NWN Red Champions of Sounder FC



So Hill Rev Boys 92 winners!





DRAGON'S BREATH ~ THE PULSE WRAP UP!

Well another Pulse in the books, we could not of done it with out all of Brats help once again!  Also, would like to say a fond farewell and a "we'll miss you" to a wonderful young superstar who has hung up her soccer cleats and decided to be a full time track star. We wish you the best on your journey on the 'oval', but you will be sorely missed on the pitch.  Until next time folks.....

Thats all for now, Play with Heart & Fire Always!!!