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The Akita Story U11

The NM Rush Akitas began as a U5 team playing for Alameda and are now a U10 team playing for NM Rush. The team plays in the Duke City Soccer League (DCSL).

 

In two years (U5 & U6) playing in Northwest Rio Grande Soccer League (NWRGSL) the Akitas only lost two games by one goal each. Including the recreational tournaments played,  the Akitas record during the Alameda years was 37-2-2.  During the 2006 season of DCSL play the U7 Akitas went 12-4 losing four close games to older U8 teams.

 

During the U8 season the Akitas won the Rio Vista Open, the Turkey Shoot, and the United Cup Tournaments as well as going undefeated in DCSL play. To end the year the Akitas played in the Sandia Cup and competed in the U9 bracket coming closing in several games but not medaling.

 

During the Spring season (U9) the Akitas had their 28 DCSL game unbeaten streak stopped in a 1-0 loss. Remarkable run.

 

In six years (U5-U10), the Akitas record including tournaments is 122 (wins) 31 (loses) 11 (ties).

 

During the 2008/2009 season the U10 Akitas won the Rio Open, took 3rd in the Whole Enchilada, won the NM Rush Cup, and won the Durango Shootout. Additionally, the Akitas went unbeaten going 12-0-4 during the entire U10 DCSL season.

 

This team is aiming at playing competitively in the DCSL for years to come and is already recognized as a top team within its age group.

 

Go Akitas!

 

Coach: Corey Cruz - corey.cruz@comcast.net

 

Team Manager: Karen Sanchez - ksanchez94@comcast.net

 

 

 

 

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Text Box: Akita Tournaments Played:

U5 Jeanette Gallegos - Champions 
U6 Turkey Shoot - 	   Champions
U6 Jeanette Gallegos - Champions
U7 Gaylord Sheppard (played U8) - DNM
U7 United Cup (played U8) - DNM*
U8 Rio Vista Open - 	    Champions
U8 Turkey Shoot -         Champions 
U8 Gaylord Sheppard (Gold) - DNM*
U8 United Cup - 	    Champions
U8 Sandia Cup (U9 Silver) - DNM*
U9 Rio Vista Open -	    Champions
U9 Socctoberfest  (U10 Gold) - DNM*
U9 Gaylord Sheppard (Gold) - DNM*
U9 Border Cup (Gold) - 3rd Place
U9 Sandia Cup (Gold) - DNM*
U10 Rio Open  - 	    Champions
U10 Whole Enchilada (Gold) - 3rd Place
U10 Rush Spring Cup (Gold)- Champions
U10 Durango Cup (Gold) - Champions
U10 Sandia Cup - DNM*
U11 Fiesta Kickoff - DNM*
U11 Whole Enchilada - 2nd Place
U11 Gaylord Sheppard -  

	*DNM= Did Not Medal

 

 

 

Year Results All Games Played                          W-L-D:

U5        17 - 1 - 1

U6       20 - 1 - 1

U7        12 - 11 - 0

U8       27 - 5 - 0

U9       22 – 9 - 2

U10     24 - 4 - 7

U11

 

 

 

League Results Only:

NWRGSL

U5        14-1-1

U6       14-1-1

 

DCSL

U7        12-4-0

U8       16-0-0

U9       13-1-1

U10     12 -0-4

U11

 

 

Go Akitas!

Brief History of Tournaments and Results:

Text Box: Akita Team Picture U11

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Year

Tournament

Place

Win

Loss

Draw

U5

Jeannette Gallegos

First Place

3

0

0

U6

Turkey Shoot

First Place

3

0

0

U6

Jeanette Gallegos

First Place

3

0

0

U7

Gaylord Sheppard

Did not medal played U8

0

3

0

U7

United Cup

Did not medal played U8

0

4

0

U8

Rio Vista Open

First Place

3

0

0

U8

Turkey Shoot

First Place

3

0

0

U8

Gaylord Sheppard

Did not medal

1

2

0

U8

United Cup

First Place

3

0

0

U8

Sandia Cup

Did not medal played U9

1

2

0

U9

Rio Vista Open

First Place

4

0

0

U9

Socctoberfest (Farmington)

Did not medal played U10

1

2

0

U9

Gaylord Sheppard

Did not medal

1

1

1

U9

Border Cup

3rd Place

1

3

0

U9

Sandia Cup

Did not medal

2

2

0

U10

Rio Vista Open

First Place

3

1

0

U10

Whole Enchilada

3rd Place

3

1

0

U10

NM Rush Cup

First Place

2

0

1

U10

Durango Shootout

First Place

3

0

1

U10

Sandia Cup

Did not medal

1

2

1

U11

Fiesta Kick Off

Did not medal

2

1

0

U11

Whole Enchilada

2nd Place

2

1

1

U11

Gaylord Sheppard

 

 

 

 

Akitas Spring 2008 U9 Schedule and Results

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

03/01/2008

Akitas

Rio Vista King Cobras

Win

2-0

Not a bad start, passing was good considering the long break.

03/08/2008

Rio Vista Lions

Akitas

Win

2-0

Strong passing and possession soccer. Several quality shots.

03/15/2008

Akitas

Rio Vista Vipers

Tie

1-1

Tough game. Goal against was an own goal. Good possession and strong second half but ball didn’t bounce our way.

03/22/2008

Rio Vista Celtic

Akitas

Win

2-0

Several good shots and excellent possession.  Goal scoring down so far this spring.

03/29/2008

Akitas

NM Rush Coyotes

Win

1-0

Forfeit

Coyotes decided not to play game and forfeit the day prior to the game. Unfortunate.

04/05/2008

AUFC 99

Akitas

Win

14-0

Played on 4/12/08 after loss to Road Rockets. Akitas showed up to play after first loss in 28 DCSL games.

04/12/2008

Akitas

NM Rush Road Rockets

Loss

1-0

Road Rockets played well. Akitas didn’t show up to play.

04/19/2008

NM Rush Jaguars

Akitas

Win

5-0

Good game overall.  Akitas finish strong. Only one goal scored on them all spring.

 

Spring Summary:

Wins = 6             Loses = 1            Ties = 1

Goals = 27  Goals Against = 1   Own Goals = 1

Rio Vista Open Schedule and Results (August 2008)

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

08/23/08

Akitas

SV Stunnerz

Loss

4-3

Stunnerz get 6 shots and 4 are for goals. Akitas get 20+ shots and get 3 goals.  Stunnerz made the most of their opportunities.

08/23/08

RV Celtic

Akitas

Win

9-0

Akitas play well after loss to Stunnerz.

08/24/08

Akitas

King Cobras

Win

2-1

Akitas win 100th game. Game decided by penalty kicks.

08/24/08

Akitas

SV Sunnerz

Win

2-0

Akitas play much better defense in championship game and control ball possession throughout. 

Akitas Fall 2008 U10 Schedule and Results

Date:

 

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

09/06/08

AE Red Devils

Akitas

Win

4 -0

Akitas start the fall season off well with strong possession and numerous shots. Defense shuts out Red Devils.

09/13/08

Alameda Arrows

Akitas

Win

4-3

Score closer than game. Akitas give up 3 goals in second half. Arrows capitalized on Akita’s slow play on defensive transitions. Akitas control ball possession and  shooting.

09/20/08

RV Vipers

Akitas

Win

3-0

Akitas have plethora of shots but didn’t capitalize on many. Akitas have nice header goal called back (off-sides).

09/27/08

RV King Cobras

Akitas

Win

2-0

Akitas beat King Cobras.

10/04/08

Akitas

SV Stunners

Tie

2-2

Competitive game but disappointing result.

10/11/08

11/1/08

Akitas

Rush Lions

Win

6-0

Rescheduled  for 11/01/08. Strong outing against a solid Lions team. Multitude of opportunities and shots.

10/18/08

Akitas

Rush Jaguars

Win

8-0

Solid overall performance.

10/25/08

Akitas

RV Celtics

Win

5-1

Several crosses and quality opportunities during game, strong possession and defense.

 

 

 

 

Fall 2008 Season Summary:

Wins = 7               Loses = 0            Ties = 1

Goals = 34            Goals Against = 6

Whole Enchilada Results (U10  Gold)

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

10/18/08

Akitas

Arsenal United EP

Win

5-1

Akitas dominate game.

10/18/08

Team Force LC

Akitas

Loss

2-1

Akitas lead nearly the entire game, they won possession and controlled game until last 3minutes when Team Force scored two late goals. Game cost Akitas chance in Championship game. Team Force took first winning easily in Championship game.

10/19/08

Barcelona EP

Akitas

Win

1-0

Akitas controlled game.

10/19/08

Akitas

SV Sunnerz

Win

5-2

Akitas took control early, game was 3-0 at half. One goal against was an own goal by the Akitas. Due to loss in bracket play, this was the 3rd place game.

NM Rush Cup (U10 Gold)

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

02/07/09

Akitas

SV Stunnerz

Tie

1-1

Akitas get multitude of shots but couldn’t find the back of the net, strong goalie play by Stunnerz.

02/07/09

NM Rush Jaguars

Akitas

Win

5-1

Strong goalie play by Jaguars in second half.

02/08/09

Manchester United

Akitas

Win

3-0

Good possession and passing in game. Limited MU to only a few shots.

 

 

 

 

First Place

W= 2,              L=0,                  T=1

Goals = 9         Goals Against = 2

Akitas Spring 2009 U10 Schedule and Results

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

02/28/09

Akitas

SV Stunnerz

Tie

 0-0

Another tie with Stunnerz.

03/07/09

RV Vipers

Akitas

Win

2-1

Vipers kept the score close. Akitas dominated possession and shots but had difficulty finishing.

03/14/09

Akitas

CFC Rattlesnakes

Win

7-0

Numerous shots.

03/21/09

AE Manchester United

Akitas

Tie

0-0

Good game Manchester defended well.

03/28/09

Akitas

SV Stunnerz

Win

1-0

Good possession and several quality shots by Akitas. Stunnerz goalie made several quality saves.

04/04/09

RV Celtic

Akitas

Win

2-1

Akitas had several players missing for this game.

04/11/09

Akitas

RV King Cobras

Win

 3-1

Akitas beat King Cobras.

04/18/09

NM Rush Lions

Akitas

Tie

2-2

Akitas put up about 30 shots but were unlucky with goals, Lion put up maybe 5 shots. Lions goalies made several nice saves.

 

 

 

 

Spring 2009 Season Totals:

Wins = 5               Loses = 0           Ties = 3

Goals = 17            Goals Against = 5

Durango Shootout 2009 U10 Gold

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

05/09/09

Akitas

Diamondbacks

Tie

1-1

Akitas get off to slow start and Diamondback score first. Akitas get great equalizing goal off cross.

05/09/09

Durango Heat

Akitas

Win

8-0

Akitas control game.

05/10/09

Akitas

Durango Predators

Win

6-0

Akitas control game.

05/10/09

Akitas

Diamondbacks

Win

2-0

Akitas have strong possession and passing, several shots. This was the championship game.

First Place

W= 3,                     L=0,                 T=1

Goals = 17             Goals Against = 1

Sandia Cup 2009 U10 Gold

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

05/23/09

Akitas

EEP Barcelona

Loss

0-1

The “Drum” game. El Paso parents played drums throughout game.

05/23/09

Stunnerz

Akitas

Tie

1-1

Another tie with Stunnerz.

05/24/09

Aktias

Northern Soccer FC

Win

3-0

Several opportunities.

05/25/09

Texas Outlaws

Aktias

Loss

1-0

Lost on a free kick.

Tournament Summary:

Wins =1          Loses = 2          Ties= 1

Goals = 3      Goals Against = 3

Akitas Fall 2009 U11 Schedule and Results

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

09/12/09

Akitas

Stunnerz

Win

3-2

Final score closer than game. Akitas go up 3-0 and watch Stunnerz score one goal on free kick and another on a questionable PK call. The PK was the last play of the game.

09/19/09

Jaguars

Akitas

Win

10-1

Akitas play very strong second half.

09/26/09

Akitas

Pumas

Loss

3-1

First DSCL loss in a long time. Pumas score in first couple minutes of game to set the tone.

10/03/09

Galacticos

Akitas

Win

8-0

DSCL had the score as 8-0 but I thought it was 10-0 at half when the ref called the game due to mercy rule.

10/10/09

Akitas

Zorrillos

 

 

10/17/09

Lightning

Akitas

Win

8-0

DSCL posted mercy rule score of 8-0. Final score was 12-0.

10/24/09

Arrows

Akitas

Win

7-1

Akitas start slow as Arrows score first but then settle down and control game.

10/31/09

Akitas

Manchester United

Tie

0-0

Brennan breaks wrist in first half.

 

 

 

 

 

Fiesta Kick Off 2009 U11 Gold

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

09/05/09

CFC Rattlesnakes

Akitas

Loss

3-2

Akitas first time playing 8v8 and it showed. After a red card in second half Akitas finished the game 7v8. Blatant foul in the box should have resulted in a PK but not called. Tough loss.

09/05/09

Clovis Fire

Akitas

Win

14-0

Clovis team struggled.

09/06/09

Akitas

Stunnerz

Win

2-0

Akitas played well in win over Stunnerz.

 

 

 

 

Goals = 18   Goals Against = 3

Questionable bracketing for this tournament top 3 teams in one bracket. Rattlesnakes win final 10-3 over top team in other bracket.

Whole Enchilada  2009 U11 Gold

Date:

Home

Visitor

Result and Score

Comments:

10/10/09

Arsenal United EP

Akitas

Win

12-0

Strong start.

10/10/09

Akitas

SFC Strikers LC

Loss

2-0

Akitas outplay and outshoot Strikers but have two goals called back for offsides.

10/11/09

Elite ‘99 Red EP

Akitas

Win

4-0

Akitas play well against team that won other bracket.

10/11/09

SFC Strikers LC

Akitas

Tie

1-1

Loss in PK’s

3-2

Championship game rematch with Strikers ended in 1-1 tie. Played overtime still tied. Lost 3-2 in penalty kicks.

 

Goals = 17    Goals Against = 3