Where it all started
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
It worked for now...
Metro Sting's gatherings over the past week had the desired effect... The game versus Sporting Richmond was postponed due to unplayable fields at Bryan Park. Sporting Richmond will look to this coming up Sunday, where they will take on Lions 80 for the second time in three weeks. As the world knows, the first fixture ended with a SRFC 3-1 comprehensive victory over Lions 80. This Sunday should follow suit and be another 3 points for Sporting. Pre-match analysis is forthcoming so watch this space!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sunday is coming
The forecast is looking pretty bleak, not only for Metro Sting's title defense as they prep to face Sporting Richmond, but for the Richmond metro area's weather as well.
After this weekends past result, the talk around Richmond is Sporting's performance. Premier league champs Metro Sting have been organizing meetings to try and rain dance as hard as they can. Unfortunately for the SRFC faithful it looks like it might be working.
Jim Duncan has stated that we are looking at up to five days of rain which would only postpone Metro Sting's defeat at the hands of the mighty Sporting Richmond. Updates are forthcoming.
Friends, family, fanatics... watch this space
After this weekends past result, the talk around Richmond is Sporting's performance. Premier league champs Metro Sting have been organizing meetings to try and rain dance as hard as they can. Unfortunately for the SRFC faithful it looks like it might be working.
Jim Duncan has stated that we are looking at up to five days of rain which would only postpone Metro Sting's defeat at the hands of the mighty Sporting Richmond. Updates are forthcoming.
Friends, family, fanatics... watch this space
Sunday, March 22, 2009
3 Goals... 3 Points...
The season was kicked off in style this past Sunday. Sporting Richmond hosted Lions 80 on a crisp and clear Sunday morning at a spotty and poor Bryan Park field C. Roberto whistled for the game to start and Sporting immediately took control. The ball flowed with Ballard and Rios locking down the center of the pitch.
Possession and passing kept Lions 80 on their heels but chances on goal were few and far between for the dominate home team. It was not until the 15th minute that Casey Smith tested the Lions keeper for the first shot on goal.
In the 25th minute Stu Bertsch came to life. SRFC won a corner off of a Smith fast break. Chris Kull stepped up to take the corner and lasered in the prefect ball for Bertsch to nod down to Scott Loesser who flicked in past the stranded keeper. Loesser making his first appearance for SRFC at left back was influential not only with his goal but with his quality on the ball and passing.
Half time came and went with Sporting leading 1-0 and looking to kill the game off. That opportunity came in the 55th minute when Dominic Boadu laid the ball back on the edge of the 18 for Bertsch to coolly slot the ball in the corner. At that point the result was never in doubt. There were a few more exchanges and it looked as if 80, might make a minor come back, but Justin Williams made some space for himself on the left hand side and placed a perfect ball for Boadu to nod home. At 3-0 in the 78th minute the 3 points where in the bag. Lions did happen to pull a goal back through a moment of madness in the back. It would prove only to be a consolation, and only the one true error in a day of a great defensive display by Sporting's back line.
Man of the Match Stu Bertsch had this to say about the game.
"This win gets us off to a great start for the year. Its always an added bonus when you can score 3 goals on a strong team. Now we just need to keep the momentum up."
Sporting will look to build off this result when they travel to play last year's champions Metro Sting.
Possession and passing kept Lions 80 on their heels but chances on goal were few and far between for the dominate home team. It was not until the 15th minute that Casey Smith tested the Lions keeper for the first shot on goal.
In the 25th minute Stu Bertsch came to life. SRFC won a corner off of a Smith fast break. Chris Kull stepped up to take the corner and lasered in the prefect ball for Bertsch to nod down to Scott Loesser who flicked in past the stranded keeper. Loesser making his first appearance for SRFC at left back was influential not only with his goal but with his quality on the ball and passing.
Half time came and went with Sporting leading 1-0 and looking to kill the game off. That opportunity came in the 55th minute when Dominic Boadu laid the ball back on the edge of the 18 for Bertsch to coolly slot the ball in the corner. At that point the result was never in doubt. There were a few more exchanges and it looked as if 80, might make a minor come back, but Justin Williams made some space for himself on the left hand side and placed a perfect ball for Boadu to nod home. At 3-0 in the 78th minute the 3 points where in the bag. Lions did happen to pull a goal back through a moment of madness in the back. It would prove only to be a consolation, and only the one true error in a day of a great defensive display by Sporting's back line.
Man of the Match Stu Bertsch had this to say about the game.
"This win gets us off to a great start for the year. Its always an added bonus when you can score 3 goals on a strong team. Now we just need to keep the momentum up."
Sporting will look to build off this result when they travel to play last year's champions Metro Sting.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
On the Horizon...
Over the past few weeks the weather has dampened not only the fields in the Richmond area but all the hearts of SRFC. There have been a string of cancellations by the CVSA which has kept Sporting caged up and frustrated. After speaking with Jim Duncan of the NBC 12 News Team, it looks like the clouds are gone and Sunday will be clear. With this amazing turn of events it seems like Sporting Richmond with finally kick off the '09 season this weekend.
Bryan Park Field C... 11:00 am Sporting Richmond FC vs. Lions 80
In last years reverse fixture SRFC with depleted numbers, lost 3-0 on the day. Do not expect the same result this season. Sporting, although newly reshuffled with retirements and new signings looks ready to gain maximum points in their home opener.
"On paper they are full of talent, there are a lot of new faces but you can be sure they will gel quickly. It is a young team but they are full of experience. I have a feeling that they will start a bit cautious and try and work the ball. Look for Bertsch and Lessig to spray the ball around the pitch to try and unlock 80's defense. The key will be the movement and transition of the ball from defense to the attacking 3rd. Lewis and Rios will have an immediate impact on the game and threaten the goal all day long. If you are looking for numbers I am seeing Sporting running out winners with three goals and 80 nicking one at the end." MARK LAWRENSON BBC Pundit
Prediction SRFC-3 Lions 80-1
Bryan Park Field C... 11:00 am Sporting Richmond FC vs. Lions 80
In last years reverse fixture SRFC with depleted numbers, lost 3-0 on the day. Do not expect the same result this season. Sporting, although newly reshuffled with retirements and new signings looks ready to gain maximum points in their home opener.
"On paper they are full of talent, there are a lot of new faces but you can be sure they will gel quickly. It is a young team but they are full of experience. I have a feeling that they will start a bit cautious and try and work the ball. Look for Bertsch and Lessig to spray the ball around the pitch to try and unlock 80's defense. The key will be the movement and transition of the ball from defense to the attacking 3rd. Lewis and Rios will have an immediate impact on the game and threaten the goal all day long. If you are looking for numbers I am seeing Sporting running out winners with three goals and 80 nicking one at the end." MARK LAWRENSON BBC Pundit
Prediction SRFC-3 Lions 80-1
Monday, March 16, 2009
Out of the Ashes...
Sporting Richmond Football Club is a current member in the Premier Division of The Central Virginia Soccer Association. The “CVSA” is a non-profit, adult soccer league headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The league is currently in its34th year of operation, having started play in the Fall of 1975. It is the oldest and most competitive adult soccer league in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.
The CVSA is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) through its membership in the Metro D. C. - Virginia Soccer Association (MDCVSA), with whom it participates in U. S. Open Cup, USASA National Cup and MDCVSA State & Challenge Cup tournaments. The CVSA has hosted the MDCVSA State Championships for the last four years at the Bryan Park Soccer Complex.
Currently for the Spring '09 season the league has 102 teams and over 8,600 registered players, approximately 1,900 of whom are currently active. "Eleven-a-side" competition runs during two seasons: the Spring season typically runs from February to May; the Fall season typically runs from September to December. The current Spring season offers eight open divisions totaling 69 teams, as well as a Veterans (40+) Division, a Women's Division and 2 Coed Divisions.
SRFC has evolved over the years from its’ original parent club Big Nasty FC. In 2005 Big Nasty joined forces with Southside FC to create Southside Nasty FC. This merger paid immediate dividends as they were crowned Champions of the Second Division in the Fall of 2005. Southside Nasty subsequently moved to the first division and changed their name to The Blues FC. The Blues FC toiled in the 1st Division for three seasons capturing a runner’s up spot as well as two 3rd place finishes. During this time The Blues merged once again but this time with an ailing club Los Iluminados of the Premier Division. Out of the merger Sporting Richmond Football Club was born. Since their inception SRFC has been named Summer ’07 & ’08 1st Division Champions along with capturing 2nd and 3rd place finishes in the Premier Division of the CVSA.
The CVSA is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) through its membership in the Metro D. C. - Virginia Soccer Association (MDCVSA), with whom it participates in U. S. Open Cup, USASA National Cup and MDCVSA State & Challenge Cup tournaments. The CVSA has hosted the MDCVSA State Championships for the last four years at the Bryan Park Soccer Complex.
Currently for the Spring '09 season the league has 102 teams and over 8,600 registered players, approximately 1,900 of whom are currently active. "Eleven-a-side" competition runs during two seasons: the Spring season typically runs from February to May; the Fall season typically runs from September to December. The current Spring season offers eight open divisions totaling 69 teams, as well as a Veterans (40+) Division, a Women's Division and 2 Coed Divisions.
SRFC has evolved over the years from its’ original parent club Big Nasty FC. In 2005 Big Nasty joined forces with Southside FC to create Southside Nasty FC. This merger paid immediate dividends as they were crowned Champions of the Second Division in the Fall of 2005. Southside Nasty subsequently moved to the first division and changed their name to The Blues FC. The Blues FC toiled in the 1st Division for three seasons capturing a runner’s up spot as well as two 3rd place finishes. During this time The Blues merged once again but this time with an ailing club Los Iluminados of the Premier Division. Out of the merger Sporting Richmond Football Club was born. Since their inception SRFC has been named Summer ’07 & ’08 1st Division Champions along with capturing 2nd and 3rd place finishes in the Premier Division of the CVSA.
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