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[Dragon]

Here is the moment you all have been waiting for!!!!
 
From a field of 33 Nominations, for players; both boys and gals from all age groups it has come down to Six finalists.
 
Dragon spent the last 48-72hrs reviewing each finalist season, Re-reading nominations, and using some of my "Selected insiders" to get me all the scoop on each player.
 
....After hours of painstaking debating, a decision has been made!
 
First we will list the 5 finalists, and then we will announce the WPS' Player of the Year for 2011!!!!!!!!
 
The winner will not only win the Coveted title of POTY, but also win a place on the "Front page" of WPS for the whole next year, and also win an IPod touch from Squash... And to top it all off, they get a special "Dragon-song" written just for them!
 
 
Without further ado, it is time to announce the finalists and the 2011 WPS PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
 
 
FINALISTS:
 
#1  Sofia ~ Crossfire Premier GU11 Reynolds!!!
 
 


 
 
# 51  Ethan  ~  NK Comets '97
 


 
 
#21  Caylie  ~  Northwest Nationals Red '99
 


 
 
#1  Kristina  ~  Washington Premier 96 Black
 


 
 
#2  Emily  ~  Pacific FC Black GU12
 
 


 
 
....Lets give a big WPS round of applause for all the finalist!  This was truly one of the closest POTY competitions ever, and each and everyone of these finalists are true winners and champions...Dragon is very proud of each and every one of you and you will all achieve greatness in the future...You can bet on it!!!!
 
 
And now the moment we have waited for........ 
 
 
..........................drumroll...................
 
 
 
The WPS' 2011 PLAYER OF THE YEAR!!!
 
 
 
#8  SIERRA LOCH  ~  FC EDMONDS '97 QUIET RIOT!!!
 

 
 
This young superstar has quite the story...  Going back to 2010 if you went to the Quiet Riot's tryouts you would of seen a gal that could barely even run 1 lap at the tryouts... And that was just during warm ups!  Well the coach must of saw something in her that not many present that day could see and approached the young gal to ask; "Do you think you could get in 'quiet riot' shape"?... To which the young superstar red faced and out of breath replied; "I'll do whatever it takes to make your team sir."......  From that moment on she has been on the path to greatness.   Who once was a gal that could barely run a lap, now is the second fastest player on the whole team!  Dedicated to training hard she is now one of the team captains, and besides being the most physically imposing player on the pitch, she also does a great job at back up goalie when they need her too.
 
As Center back on her team she has helped make her team one of the stingiest in the Super League of PSPL, Holding several top teams to shutouts during the summer.
Sierra remains very modest though and gives all the credit to her coach, the love of her team mates, and of course her mom.
 
Sierra, you have not only proved to others out there that if you train hard, believe in yourself, your team, and your coach that you can become a superstar; But you have now through your tale hopefully given hope to another little player out there right now who thinks 'maybe they can never make it'....Well, you have shown them they can. Great job Sierra on such a terrific year, becoming the player you are today, and for the inspiration you give others...Dragon and WPS is very very proud of you!
 
...and now just for you....
 
THEY BELIEVED IN ME!   (Sung to the tune of "She believed in me" as recorded by Kenny Rodgers)
 
 
While they stand watching, I play out on the pitch and give my all
and remember that some thought I'd never make it at all
and it's good, when I slam the defensive door...no strikers score...
 
While they stand smiling.  I encourage my team to do their best
and until the final whistle there is no rest.
I never, give up a goal without a fight
and coach looks at me and says; "Are you alright"?
and I look at him and say; "Its still fun...but that goal was the last one".
 
And they believe in me. I never knew just what they saw in me
Coach told me someday if I believed I could be the best,
I would show the rest, with my heart & fire...my desire.
And they had faith in me, and so I keep improving faithfully
and who knows someday, at some special game
They will yell my name, as I reach for fame
while they cheer...........
 
While they hold their breath waiting
the other team fails again like the sand before the tide
and I see my ma ma smiling on the side
and she turns her head to hide the tears that show her pride
God I love you mom
 
 
And they believe in me. I never knew just what they saw in me
Coach told me someday if I believed I could be the best,
I would show the rest, with my heart & fire...my desire.
And they had faith in me, and so I keep improving faithfully
and who knows someday, at some special game
They will yell my name, as I reach for fame
while they cheer...........while they cheer for me!
 
 
And now, how about a big WPS cheer for our 2011 POTY!!!

[Brat Jr]

CONGRATS SIERRA!!! A well deserved honor.
You have shown your coach, your teammates and most of all yourself that with heart and fire you cn achieve anything!

I have only seen one of the finalists in action on the pitch... Kristina... I think it's awesome that you were nominated! WTG!!

I hope to see all the nominees in next years running too! Congrats to all of you!

Thank you Dragon and Squash for giving the players an award for doing such great things out on the pitch. WPS ROCKS!

[jensco123]

Way to go Sierra!  Congratulations to all of the other finalists, too!  Thanks to Dragon and WPS for recognizing these special players! 

[NotoriousBig]

Thank-you, thank-you to Dragon and Brat Jr.  FC Edmonds is a small little northend club that plays some pretty good soccer.  Sierra Loch is a gem. Respectful, beautiful, athletic, strong-willed, relentless, leader, protector, passionate...all describe the somewhat shy girl that came to us a year-and-a-half ago.  She loves her team, her club and her coaches.  When things need fixing, I go to her and tell her to fix it....it does get fixed.  She sets a standard of work ethic that is very difficult for others to attain, yet she seems to get the other QR girls motivated to attain it. We are one of the few GU14 teams, that I've seen, able to truly play 3 back because of Sierra "Terminator" Loch anchoring the center back spot.  If you ever get to see QR play, please take a look at #8... you'll hear her before you ever see her, and you'll see a player that embodies why we coach and love this sport.  Do you think now I can get Squash to add us to the list of clubs in the state??

[Squash]

Congrats to this years winner SIERRA LOCH!!!!!!! One of my favorite thing about this Award is you never know exactly who's going to win and you don't have to play at one of the larger clubs. To me that's what makes it great and all the credit goes to Dragon for starting it.

I got her info and will order a black iPod touch tonight so hopefully it should make it for Christmas!!!

Congrats to all the nominations ....all of you are winners!!!

I believe Brat handled the club issue and it should be added on the forum section here.

[NKSoccerFan]

Congrats to Sierra!  Love seeing the defenders get recognized!
Also to all the other finalists and nominees!
 

[EWSoccer64]

Congrats to all the nominees.  You are all winners!

[yote19]

Great Job Sierra.  We are all proud of the nominees this year.  You guys / gals play with heart and inspire others on your team to play at a higher level.  Sierra, you now have a huge responsibility in that with this award it will motivate you to continue to be the best team player and inspire your teammates to play at even a higher level in the coming years.  Great job to all and continue to have fun with soccer.

[Squash]

Congrats to all again on being nominated ......Sierra, the iPod touch is ordered and should arrive in time for Christmas on your doorstep. 

[Soccer Freak]

Great job Sierra.  My daughter had the opportunity to play against this team about a yr or so ago and the coach and the girls were top notch!  I am glad to see Sierra getting recognized!  Congrats!!!

[Dragon]

Hey Squashy, let me know when you get the POTY on the Main Page and I will unsticky this one

[naturallyhappy31]

Way to go Sierra!!

[soccer45girls]

Nice job, kiddo! Keep up the great work!      

[RLP]

Congratulations to all of the Finalists!!  Sierra, you are a real role model and I am sure your parents are so proud!   Certainly, your coach and teammates are as well.

[Miki Mouse]

Way to go Sierra 

[Onlyone#15]

Great Choice - Congratulations Sierra!  I wonder how to get a player nominated - There is a phenom in the making on Tynecastle G00 for sure!

[Dragon]

Great Choice - Congratulations Sierra!  I wonder how to get a player nominated - There is a phenom in the making on Tynecastle G00 for sure!

Towards the end of each year (Oct/Nov) I will place a post for nominations, then the winner is always selected prior to Christmas each year...Look forward to your nomination then