ODP National
Championships
During January and March of 2001, ’83 (U-17)
and ’85 (U-15) boys and girls from Region IV will compete in
the second annual National ODP Championship. The event is
designed to identify the best ODP State Team in the country.
Over the weekend of January 12-15, ODP State
Teams from Region IV will compete for the title of "Best State
Team in the Region." The victorious team from this competition
will advance to the National ODP Championship and will face
the State Team Champions from each of the other three regions.
The National ODP Championship will be a single
elimination event over the weekend of March 8-11. The winners
of the semi-final games on Friday will play for the
Championship on Sunday. In a blind draw that has already been
conducted for the semifinal play, the ’83 (U-17) girls will be
matched up against Region III and the ’85 (U-15) girls will
square off against Region I. Friday's losing teams will play a
consolation game on Sunday. Medals will be awarded to all
teams. An MVP and an Outstanding Goalkeeper award will be
presented at the awards ceremony by adidas®.
Region IV will also hold a "Best State Team in
the Region competition for the ’84 (U-16) age group over the
January 12-15 weekend. There is no National Competition for
this age group in 2001.
Boca Raton Interregional
Report
The US Youth Soccer National ODP Interregional
is a competition and showcase for the top Regional ODP teams
in four age groups, in each of the four regions of US Youth
Soccer. This year over 80 college coaches descended upon
Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton, FL, to watch the
top 16 Regional ODP teams and the US U16 National Team
compete. The US Youth Soccer National ODP Interregional gives
the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) National Team
coaches an opportunity to evaluate the players during a highly
competitive competition, with some of these girls being chosen
to join the Women’s National Team player pool. After each
match, the opposing coaches were asked to note players from
the other team that they felt had an outstanding game. The
following game reports highlight the performance of the Region
IV teams that participated in the competition:
1983’s
Opponent |
Region
IV |
Opponent |
Region I |
0 |
3 |
Region II |
0 |
1 |
U-16 National |
0 |
3 |
Region III |
1 |
0 |
The US Youth Soccer National Girls ODP
Interregional got underway on Monday with the 1983 girls from
Region I taking on Region IV. Taline Tahmassian (VA) led the
way for Region I as she knocked in two goals and got the
assist on the Tiffany Weiner (CT) goal. Sue Flamini (NJ) and
Nicola DePalma (NY) were credited with assists on the goals by
Tahmassian. Region I goalkeepers Kelly Fitzgerald (VA) and
Lindsay Shover (PA) held off Region IV for the shutout
victory. Final score Region I 3 - Region IV 0.
The 1983 age group continued play on Tuesday
with games between Region IV and Region II Region II, playing
in their first game, recorded a 1-0 shtuout victory. Carmen
Bognanno (MO) and Kayla Lockaby (OH) from Region II received
praise for their individual performances during the game as
did Natalie Sanderson (CA), Megan Kakadelas (CA) and Jenny
Anderson (CA) from Region IV.
In their last appearance, the US U16 National
Team recorded a 3-0 win over Region IV. Kristin Weiss (OH)
knocked in the first and last goals and Marian Dalmy (CO)
booted in the second. Stacy Lindstrom (CA) and Kristin Weiss
(OH) were praised for their strong play for US U16 National
Team. Jenny Anderson (CA), Carly O’Connor (CA), Mallory Moser
(CA) and Kelly Smith (CA) turned in great games for Region
IV.
Region IV beat Region III 1-0 in the
consolation match on a goal from Natalie Sanderson (CA) with
an assist by Kelli Smith (CA). Sara Lombardo (CA) and Mallory
Moser (CA) combined on the shutout in goal for Region
IV.
1984’s
Opponent |
Region
IV |
Opponent |
Region III |
1 |
1 |
Region I |
5 |
0 |
Region I |
3 |
0 |
Final - Region
I |
3 |
2 |
In their opening match, Region IV tied Region
III 1-1. Scoring the goal for Region IV was Jill Oakes (CA)
from an assist by Pam Karakusis (CO). Players noted for great
performances from Region IV were Brittany Cooper (NM), Alicia
True (CA), and Jennifer Farenbaugh (CA).
In their second match, Region IV easily
handled Region I 5-0. Region IV goals were put in by five
different people all hailing from California. Laure Zealer
(CA), Rubi Sandoval (CA), Jill Oakes (CA), Jamie Mangiardi
(CA) and Jennifer Montgomery (CA) put the points on the board
for Region IV. Judy Coffman (CA) led the way in the assist
column with two, followed by Brittany Cooper (NM) and Romy
Trigg-Smith (HI). The goal by Jill Oakes was unassisted. Anna
Key (CA), from Region IV, has a strong game in goal. Others
from Region IV receiving special mention for strong play were
Pam Karakusis (CO), Ali True (CA) and Lindsey Hunt
(CA).
In their next match, Region IV shutout Region
II 3-0. Tallying goals for Region IV were Jamie Mangiardi
(CA), who led the way with two goals and an assist, and Judy
Coffman (CA). Joining Jaime with assists were Jennifer
Farenbaugh (CA) and Jill Oakes (CA). Outstanding games were
handed in by Region IV players Alicia True (CA), Pam Karakusis
(CO) and Brittany Cooper (NM). Goalkeepers Jessica Keller (CO)
and Anna Key (CA) shared the shutout.
In the championship game, Region IV held on
after building a 3-0 lead to defeat Region I by a final score
of 3-2.
1985’s
Opponent |
Region
IV |
Opponent |
Region III |
3 |
0 |
Region I |
2 |
0 |
Region I |
3 |
1 |
Final - Region
I |
2 |
0 |
In their opening game, Region IV dominated the
match posting a 3-0 win. Katlyn Ursini (CA) led the way with a
goal and an assist. Tina Estrada (CA) scored a goal from
Ursini’s assist. Angela Woznuk (CA), with Adele Letro (CA)
assisting on the play, volleyed in the last goal. Goalie
Arianna Criscione (CA) played the entire game and got the
shutout for Region IV. Players that received special honor for
their play were Arianna Criscione (CA) and Shannon Foley
(CA).
In the second match, Region IV came out on top
2-0 on two first half goals. The first was from Amy Burlingham
(CA) from 30 yards out on a pass from Katlyn Ursini (CA). Tina
Estrada (CA) scored just before halftime on a breakaway goal.
Kari Evans (AZ), Nadia Al-Lami (CA), and Natalie Budge (OR)
were noted for their great play.
In their next match Region IV defeated Region
II 3-1. Region IV was led by teammates Katie Mahoney (CA) and
Kari Schmidt (CA). Each had a goal and assist. The other goal
was scored by Alele Letro (CA) assisted by Amy Burlingham
(CA). Region IV goalie Arianna Criscione (CA) had a shutout in
her only half of action. Natalie Budge (OR) and Shannon Foley
(CA) received special mention.
In the finals of this age group, Region IV
posted a 2-0 win over Region I. Tina Estrada (CA) scored the
first goal on a breakaway created by a through pass from
Angela Woznjuk (CA). Katie Mahoney (CA) sealed the victory for
Region IV when she scored from a miscleared pass. Arianna
Criscione (CA) recorded a shutout and had several stops on
breakaways to preserve the shutout.
1986’s
Opponent |
Region
IV |
Opponent |
Region III |
0 |
2 |
Region I |
0 |
2 |
Region I |
2 |
0 |
Final - Region
II |
3 |
2 |
Region III got goals from Ashley Toussaint
(GA) and Kelsey Carpenter (TX) to defeat Region IV 2-0.
Assisting on the Carpenter goal was Meredith Kohn (GA). Lauren
Karas (TX) and Megan Vickery (GA) recorded the shutout in goal
for Region III. Region IV players Alicia Piz (CO), Caroline
Lea (CO), and Brandy Williams (CA) stood out with their
exceptional play.
Region I outlasted Region IV in a 2-0 battle.
on day two of the competition. Yael Averbuch (NJ) scored the
first goal in the 3rd minute off of an assist by Lisa
Nowakowski (CT). The second goal was in the 51st minute from
Kristen Ponchitera (NY) off of a free kick. Caroline Lea (CO),
Stephanie Lopez (CA) and Whitney Goodell (CA) received special
mention from Region IV for outstanding play.
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In their third match, Region IV matched up
against Region II. Region IV scored an impressive shutout win
2-0. Kira Sarkisian (CA) scored both goals with assists from
teammates Caroline Lea (CO) and Alicia Piz (CO). Breanna
Truelove (CA) recorded the shutout in goal. Region IV player
Stephanie Lopez (CA) also received special mention.
In a game delayed because of bad weather,
Region IV took third place in the consolation match by
defeating Region II 3-2. Registering goals: for Region IV were
Kira Sarkisian, Brandy Williams and Whitney Dorsey. Assists:
were credited to Stephanie Baduria and Whitney
Goodell.
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THANKSGIVING INTERREGIONAL
ROSTERS
1983’s (U-17)
Head Coach: Philippe Blin Assistant: Kim
Byrnes Administrator: Barbara Karakusis
Name |
City |
ST |
Jenny Anderson |
Mission Viejo |
CA |
Kendal
Billingsley |
Trabuco Canyon |
CA |
Stephanie
Boyles |
Arvada |
CA |
Kimberly
Devine |
Laguna Niguel |
CA |
Lisa Engel |
Ventura |
CA |
Amy Fazio |
Alamo |
CA |
Megan
Kakadelas |
Carlsbad |
CA |
Tiffany
Krainik |
Littleton |
CO |
Jennie Kunc |
Maple Valley |
WA |
Sarah Lombardo |
Long Beach |
CA |
Mallory Moser |
Mill Valley |
CA |
Carly O'Connor |
Kentfield |
CA |
Natalie
Sanderson |
Ventura |
CA |
Sierra
Schlesinger |
Napa |
CA |
Kelley
Schweighart |
Solana Beach |
CA |
Kelli Smith |
Santa Rosa |
CA |
Erin Stock |
Bountiful |
UT |
Kim Taylor |
Woodland Hills |
CA |
1985’s (U-15)
Head Coach: Greg Murphy Assistant: Stacey
Welp Administrator: Avril Allori
Name |
City |
ST |
Nadia Al-Lami |
Santa Cruz |
CA |
Jenna Billingsley |
Littleton |
CO |
Natalie Budge |
Tualatin |
OR |
Amy Burlingham |
Costa Mesa |
CA |
Arianna Criscione |
Walnut |
CA |
Christina Estrada |
Fremont |
CA |
Kari Evans |
Glendale |
AZ |
Shannon Foley |
Rancho Santa Margarita |
CA |
Adele Letro |
Davis |
CA |
Katherine Mahoney |
Dublin |
CA |
Kelsey Miller |
Milwaukie |
OR |
Laura Munnelly |
Arvada |
CO |
Kelsey Rasmussen |
Gig Harbor |
WA |
Carrie Schmit |
La Mesa |
CA |
Katlyn Ursini |
San Pedro |
CA |
Alison Vislay |
Mission Viejo |
CA |
Alison Williams |
Tualatin |
OR |
Angela Woznuk |
El Cajon |
CA |
1984’s (U-16)
Head Coach: Randy James Assistant: Mike
Smith Administrator: Michelle Moore
Name |
City |
ST |
Bonnie Bowman |
San Carlos |
CA |
Judy Coffman |
San Jose |
CA |
Brittany Cooper |
Albuquerque |
NM |
Jennifer Farenbaugh |
Reseda |
CA |
Lindsey Hunt |
San Marino |
CA |
Pamela Karakusis |
Littleton |
CO |
Jessica Keller |
Highlands Ranch |
CO |
Anna Key |
Oakland |
CA |
Sonya Lee |
Folsom |
CA |
Victoria Manchester |
Costa Mesa |
CA |
Jamie Mangiardi |
Fremont |
CA |
Jennifer Montgomery |
Colton |
CA |
Jill Oakes |
West Hills |
CA |
Rubi Sandoval |
Placentia |
CA |
Annie Schefter |
Yakima |
WA |
Romy Trigg-Smith |
Kailua |
HI |
Alicia True |
Alamo |
CA |
Lauren Zealear |
Nevada City |
CA |
1986’s (U-14)
Head Coach: Greg Ryan Assistant: Eric
Oman Administrator: Kendra Allori
Name |
City |
ST |
Stephanie Baduria |
Yorba Linda |
CA |
Whitney Goodell |
Concord |
CA |
Genna Gorman |
Golden |
CO |
Logan Hull |
Lakewood |
CO |
Caroline Lea |
Lakewood |
CO |
Allison Lipsher |
Honolulu |
HI |
Stephanie Lopez |
Elk Grove |
CA |
Caitlyn Mackechnie |
Camarillo |
CA |
Kandice McLaughlin |
West Hills |
CA |
Alicia Piz |
Littleton |
CO |
Kathryn Reineke |
Salt Lake City |
UT |
Kira Sarkisian |
Saratoga |
CA |
Afton Sauer |
Highlands Ranch |
CO |
Breanna Truelove |
Whittier |
CA |
Dorsey Whitney |
Wheat Ridge |
CO |
Brandy Williams |
Yucaipa |
CA |
Heather Young |
Del Mar |
CA |
Rosemarie Zapata |
Livermore |
CA |
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