"Can you let the other team score?" No, Sorry we got Hat Trick Murray

3 TFA Team Champions at Cincy United Cup
This past weekend I got a chance to see three TFA teams play in the Cincinnati United Cup. Congrats to all three teams (Girls U10,U12, U13)for not only making it to the finals but winning the final. I was happy to see the effort and style the teams displayed over the weekend. My only complaint was driving from Miami Whitewater to Posey Hartman and back to Miami Whitewater. I am sure that I am not the only one and feel sorry for the out of towns teams. I also really like the uniforms. Although, I can't make up my mind on which jersey I like. What do you all think?
Quote at U10's Final "Can you let the other team score?"
The U10's second game was against CUP. The coaching staff explained to me that this game would decide on who would make it to the final. Cup scored first off a corner kick. Then our team scored a couple goals to to make it 7-1 before CUP scored again. The final result was 8-2 and I can say, I really enjoyed watching the girls. The final was against Kings Elite. In the second half the referee decided to give the girls a water break. He asked Brian Lefevre "Can you let the other team score?" This is a soccer first for me. I have never been asked this question and hope I never do. The other team did score 2 which made it a 6-2 final. Good job girls.
U12 Holt
I was very happy to see Dave Holt's U12 team crowned Champions. Dave had these girls out training a bit more than usual and it showed. It seemed that they were at the training complex every night last week. They were even training on Fri night. It paid off, because their team shape was very good and combinations at times. Good job to Dave and the girls. Coaches take note, adding an extra session to prepare pays off and is very helpful at times.
U13 with Hat Trick Murray
I was a little worried about these girls after friendlies and the first half of the morning game. The other team was no match but our shape was much to be desired. They sorted things out in the second half and started to really click. The second game was much different and I really enjoyed watching the girls. The team won 5-0 and Katie Murray had 3goals. She not only had three goals but they were very good goals. Good job Katie keep them coming. Who would have ever doubted that she could get the Hat Trick?
I can say that after watching these girls over the weekend that I am not worried. They are a great group with much more success ahead of them.
Kern Family
Shout out to the Kern Family. U10 Lizzie and U12 Gwen both were crowned Champions this weekend. They are a great family and that must have been fun for them. I hope this happens often for the Kern family and our teams as well.