Edge Undefeated

Waco Edge faced off with equally ranked Boca Juniors in what would be a great battle between the two U14 boy’s undefeated teams. Boca Juniors came to play their third division game this season with a shinning 8 goals for and 0 goals scored against. Waco Edge brought their 9 goals for and 1 goal scored against and a thirst to win.

Boca Juniors kicked off to start the match. Boca would immediately charge into to dominate the Edge’s defending side. However, Boca Juniors, failed to realizes that the Edge’s defense would remain tight and would not spread to leave open spaces for Boca to operate. Edge’s defense would shut Boca down and advance the ball to their midfielders to build up an attacking play.

Boca Juniors defense was not one to recon with, holding a spotless 0 scores against them. However, the Edge saw this as a challenge and not an obstacle. Waco Edge with their speed and quick passing would penetrate deep into Boca’s defense. Boca’s defense was strong and held the Edge until late in the first half. Then the Edge opened up Boca’s defense and with a cross play Boca Juniors had been scored against by the Edge, shattering their impenetrable defense.

Wanting retribution, Boca Juniors came out the second half fighting. Waco Edge would fight back to maintain their lead. Edge’s defense appeared impenetrable to Boca, like a brick wall. Edge’s midfielders and strikers continued to press Boca’s defense. Then with less then 5 minutes in the game, Edge sliced through Boca’s defense once more and placed one to the back of the net. This would then seal the fate of Boca Juniors. The Edges defense stood fast and the Edge shut out Boca Juniors 2-0.

Waco Edge vs FC Barcelona First Game Fall 2009

After a long hot summer, the fall soccer season has arrived. Waco Edge’s first game for the season faced off with FC Barcelona. Having played up an age level in the spring soccer season, the Edge was well accustomed to giving it their all. The Edge came out fighting in the first half placing three in Barcelona’s net. Barcelona answered back with one goal late in the half.

Knowing how fast things can change, the Edge did not come out complacent in the second half. With a fast passing fast paced offense, the Edge would slice through Barcelona’s defense with four more scoring plays. Then with an impenetrable defense the Edge denied Barcelona an attempt at answering back. At the final whistle the Edge overwhelmed Barcelona with a seven to one victory.

Waco Co-ed Soccer

Co-ed soccer games are Tuesday evenings from 6:30PM until around 8:00PM at the soccer fields accross from the HOT Soccer complex. Games are pickup, so all are welcome to come out and play. WARNING, this time of year evenings are HOT so bring plenty of water and be sure to hydrate yourself throught the day prior to playing.

Waco Edge Soccer

Waco Edge Spring Season ended with the HOT Recreational Tournament Saturday May 23. The Edge did not advance to the semi finals, but did play an outstanding three games. With 9 new players and 9 returning players and with the assistant coach becoming head coach in the middle of the 2008-2009 season, the Edge had a good 3-3-1 Spring Season game result.

Even though the season just ended the Edge’s coach is looking forward to the Fall season. With their coach seeking to advance his coaching license from his current ‘F’ license to ‘E’ license, and looking to bring some new ideas to next seasons practices, the Edge is looking to be even more competitive than before.

Soccer Camps and Registration

Registration: Registration for the 2009 Fall season is underway. The deadline for registration is JUNE 27, 2009. The fee has increased to $70.00 with a late fee of $10.00 after June 27.
Registration form: http://www.hotsoccer.net/download%20files/F09REG.pdf

Soccer Camps: HOT is hosting three soccer camps this summer:
· Time O'Leary Summer Soccer Camp June 14-June 18
· One Soccer Schools June 22-June 26
· World Wide Soccer July 27-July 31

Waco Edge7, Heat II 1

Waco Edge facing off with Waco Heat II for a second time. Heat, having been defeated by one score last time they faced off with the Edge, was now looking for revenge and a possible victory. However, the Edge was more of a formidable opponent than the Heat remembered. Waco Edge sliced through the Heats defense like a razor. The Edge scored four goals in the first half leaving the Heat bewildered. The second half the Edge came back out fighting for more and would score 3 more goals. The Heat desperately not wanting to get shut out made a lucky break away and was able to sink one goal in before the end of the game. Waco Edge put out the Heats fire with a 7 to 1 win.

Waco Edge 2, Waco Heat 2

Waco Edge faced off with Waco Heat once again in hopes for some revenge from their previous loss to them 4 to 2. Waco edge stepped up their game and aggressiveness to match that of Waco Heat. The Edge would be the first and only one to score during the first half of what turned out to be a full contact game. With parents in an uproar from both sides, they could be heard from across the field condemning the aggressive contact against their team. Then in the second half Waco Heat would score with a lucky bounce off the far goal post. Waco Edge would answer back with a sold kick that sliced into the Heat’s net. Then with 5 minuets left in the game, Waco Heat, struck back hard. Not wanting to be beaten, they pushed through the Edge’s defiance with a quick break and would place one in the Edge's goal to tie the game 2 to 2. What an outstanding effort from both teams.