Welcome from the U16 Eagles

The team returns a strong core group of players for their 2008-2009 U16 season along with coach Andrew Kessinger and 3 new talented players.  Welcome Sammi, Allie, and Renee!  The team is looking forward to their upcoming U16 season.

What’s the next season all about???  Work hard, have fun and be competitive every time out, while playing one of the most difficult schedules in the state.   Up first, in late fall 2008, is some tough competition in the Buckeye Premier League,  the CASL Showcase in Raleigh, NC and then off to FL for the Disney Showcase.  The 2009 spring season holds many challenges including the Premier Division of the Midwest Regional League and the OSYSA State Cup Championship.  

The Eagles girls participated in an inaugural 5k race in Dublin, OH for charity.  Kate Waldron, a single mother of 3, was killed in an auto accident November 15, 2008.  Kate worked for the Dublin Community Recreation Center.  Proceeds from the race will go to an educational fund for Kate's three children.  Eagles Head Coach, Andrew Kessinger finished the race in first place.  The runners were greated by "Woody Hayes" and The Buckeyeman at the finish line.   Pictured from left to right are Coach Kessinger, Aubrey, Michelle, Allie, Maria, Brooke, Sammie, Meredith, Allie, The Buckeyeman, Ashley, Renee, Michela, Maura, Mary, and "Woody Hayes".   

Eagles performed well at the Disney Showcase in Orlando, FL over New Year's tieing Gult Coast United FC (MS)  0-0 and East Meadow United (NYE) 2-2.  The girls were disappointed to lose the third game to Charlotte United Futbol Gold (NC) 0-2.  Overall it was a good performance and a good experience for the girls at the Disney Wide World of Sports facilities. 

Christmas Cheer is an annual Salvation Army event. Over 8,000 families were served this year at the Ohio Fairgrounds complex. Each qualified family is provided the makings of a full meal and a toy for the children. Our Eagles volunteers helped distribute food items to the families (chickens, potatoes, apples, butter & eggs). Pictured are Danielle, Ashley, Maria, Pippi, Aubrey, and Lauren. Most of the girls who volunteered this year also participated last year. Allie Schlemitz also participated in this fantastic community service event along with her family on an earlier evening (not pictured).

Eagles competed in Hebron, IN for the MRL playoffs and placed 1st to qualify for the MRL Premier Division for the spring 2009 season.  The 2nd qualifying team was the Internationals (ON).  Eagles defeated Cincinnati Futbol Club 3-0,  lost to Internationals 1-0 and tied Wazata Rage 1-1.  After 3 games, Eagles were in a three way tie with Internationals and CFA and came away with the top spot on goal differential.  Congratulations!!

Eagles defeated Cup Red in the final to become the 2008 State Cup Champions.   The girls played tough the entire tournament with the following wins in regulation play:  Cup White 2-1 in the first round,  Cincinnati Futbol Academy 1-0 in the quarter-final, Ohio Elite 3-2 in the semi-final and Cup Red 4-1 in the championship game. Congratulations!!!