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How do the Strykers decide on tournaments?
The Strykers typically participate in 3 to 4 tournaments per season. As always, Coach Lanza has the final say on which tournaments we participate in and he has knowledge of many great tournaments! However, there are a number of sites that have lists of tournaments and some even rate them. Of course we utilize the VYSA website as well as word of mouth from other teams but at present we also visit GotSoccer.com! Right now they appear to be the front runner of soccer sites that have tournament listings. They have over 470 tournaments listed and ranked by the competition that a specific tournament attracts! We normally try to select tournaments that "draw" the strongest teams from nearby leagues and states and all these resources help us with this goal.
Results from all of our tournaments beginning with the Fall 2001 season can be found on our History/Honors page, and specific stats on the Game Results Page.
Stryker's Tournaments for 2007-2008!
Summer 2007 SAC College Showcase
The Strykers finished as Semi Finalists in the 2007 SAC College Showcase. They lost to the eventual Champs in PK's after a 1-1 score at the end of regulation. The game could've gone either way and the Strykers played some nice possession soccer throughout the tournament.
2007 SYA Cardinal Cup
The Strykers are Champions of the 2007 SYA Cardinal Cup High School Elite Division. The Strykers finished 4-0-0 with 3 shutouts. They scored 13 goals and only allowed 1 and they controlled most of the possession in all 4 games.
PWSI Toys for Tots
Join us on September 1-3 for the 12th Annual Toys for tots tournament. The tournament kicks off the annual Marine Corp Toys For Tots campaign. Each competing player is asked to bring an unwrapped toy to the tournament.
2007 NVSC (formerly MCSA) Fall Classic
The Strykers will participate in our Club tournament, the 2007 NVSC (formerly MCSA) Fall Classic, this November 17/18th if possible. This tournament offers some of the BEST FIELDS you can find in Northern VA!
2007 VCCL College Showcase
2007 VCCL College Showcase hosted by Virginia Legacy Soccer Club: December 1 & 2, 2007, Boys Teams- All Games at Warhill Sports Complex, Williamsburg, Virginia
The Showcase features the top boys and girls teams from the mid-Atlantic region. On show will be players that have not only played at the District, State, Regional and National Olympic Development Program levels and at Regional and National levels with their respective club teams.
Each team will play one 90 minute game on each day.
Stryker's Tournaments for 2006-2007!
PWSI Invitational Tournament
The Strykers finished in 3rd after dominating shots and possession in their Semi Final but you have to finish your chances, especially in shortened games. Their record was 1-2-0 with 2 goals for and 2 goals against.
2006 Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament
The Tourney was rained out again this year- maybe next year!
2006 CASL Shootout
The Strykers played in the Champions Bracket and finished 1-1-1 and just missed advancing to the Finals from our tough group.
2006 COCOA Beach Expo
The Strykers finished 3rd overall after losing in the Semi Finals in OT. They were 2-1-1. It was a fun time for all and a good learning experience for the boys.
2007 Triangle FC Friendlies
The Strykers finished 1-0-2 in the 2007 Triangle FC Friendlies at the Jordan Soccer Complex in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Feb 10-11, 2007. They scored 6 goals and allowed 3.
2007 Chesterfield IceBreaker
The Strykers finished 1-1-1 and earned 2nd place in our bracket in the 2007 Chesterfield IceBreaker. They scored 9 goals and allowed 8 but showed some grit in the final game with 6 players down with various injuries and earned a 2-2 draw against VLSC.
2007 PWSI Ice Breaker
Strykers are Champions of 2007 PWSI Ice Breaker- Cup Div!
All the Strykers played well during the entire tourney and as a result of playing as a team they earned a 4-0-0 record with all SHUTOUTS while scoring 14 goals. The team only allowed 18 total shots with only 7 on goal the entire tourney.
Stryker's Tournaments for 2005-2006!
2005 PWSI Invitational Tournament
The Strykers finished 4-0-1 in the Premier Group and earned the Championship of the 2005 PWSI Invitational Tournament. They scored 14 goals and allowed 5. They faced some very tough competition and played 80 minute games in the Semi's and Final but they prevailed with some very nice soccer!
2005 Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament
The Virginia Beach Columbus Day Tournament is one of the top premier tournaments in the United States and once again the Strykers have been accepted and will hopefully compete in the Super Group of this fun and exciting tournament. It will be played on Oct 8-9th at numerous sites throughout Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk.
2005 CASL Shootout
The Strykers made to the finals on the Elite B bracket but lost 2-0 to MPS. Overall record of 3-1-0 with 14 goals for and only 2 against.
2005 MCSA Fall Classic
The Strykers played short handed with the OPD District Scrimmages going on at the same time but still managed to take home the Championship. Overall record was 4-0-0 with 12 goals for and only 2 against.
2006 Chesterfield Big Toe Invitational
The Strykers played in the Gold 1 Division. They finished group play with a 2-0 record and 2 shutouts but they were down 4 players by the end of the day with illness and injury. The lost to SOCA 1-0 in the Semi's. Final record of 2-1 with 4 goals for and only 1 against.
2006 MSI March Madness
The Strykers played in the top bracket of this tourney and didn't have a fun time of it. The boys lost all 3 games 1-0 but played each team they faced tough. They were still missing a couple of players with injury so a lot of boys had to play new positions. On Sunday they began to find some chemistry and played some pretty good soccer but couldn't find the back of the net. They were in this game until the final whistle.
2006 Columbia Invitational Tournament
The Strykers played some tough teams in the 2006 Columbia Invitational Tournament and finished 0-2-1. They played well in the 2nd and 3rd game and could've won both of them if the ball would've bounced a little differently on the fields that we had to play on. They had to adjust their style of play because of field conditions and unfortunately they didn't do it until late in the 2nd game. It was a good tourney and the boys came out of it with some confidence after coming back from 2 goals down in their last game.
Stryker's Tournaments for 2004-2005!
2004 SWYA Cardinal Cup
The Strykers were Finalists of the Premier group of this Inaugural 2004 Cardinal Cup Soccer Tournament. We would like to thank Michael, Eric, and Zach and their families for guest playing with us on such short notice!
2004 Dulles National Soccer Tournament
The Strykers played in the Premier group of the 2004 Dulles National Soccer Tournament. The boys played hard but finished with a 1-2 record in this tough tournament.
2004 Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament
On 0ct 9th-10th the Strykers headed to VA Beach for this FUN and Competitive Tournament. We played the #2 team in the Nation which was a good experience for the boys. The played good Team Soccer against Goldstar and created some chances but Goldstar won out in the end. We finished 1-1-1 with 7 goals for and 7 goals against.
Saturday, November 20
2004 Mid-County Fall Classic
The Strykers played in the Fall Classic with 5 guests players because of the ODP State Tryout conflict. They did very well considering they were just thrown together at the last minute. They lost in the finals to the team they lost to in group play. Both were very close hard fought games! Final record of 1-2-1 with 5 goals for and 5 against!
Sunday, February 13
GMU Indoor 2005, U-14 and U-15
The Strykers split their team in 2 and added some guests and played in both the U-14 and U-15 Divisions. Both age groups were made up of NCSL Division 1 (4 teams) and Division 2 teams. The Strykers won Championships in both age groups. The U-14 team finished perfect at 4-0-0 with all shutouts while the U-15 team's record was 4-1-0 with 1 shutout. We would like to say thanks to Bill, Drew, and Chris- they were guests with us during this very tough tourney and their effort was greatly appreciated!
Saturday, March 12
2005 Chesterfield Spring Invitational
The Strykers went 1-2-0 in the Big Toe Sports and Snickers Chesterfield Spring Invitational Gold II Group. They lost in PK's in the Semi Finals. They scored 7 goals and allowed 7 goals.
Saturday, March 19
2005 PWSI Icebreaker
The Strykers went 1-2-0 in the PWSI IceBreaker Cup group. It is one of the biggest Spring preseason tournaments in the nation with teams from 12 states last year. They faced 2 NCSL D-1 teams and played well enough to earn a tie or win in both games but they just couldn't put away the chances they created. They only allowed 3 goals during the tourney but only scored 2.
Saturday, May 28
2005 Virginian
The Strykers played in the 30th annual Virginian Soccer Tournament. The Strykers played in the highest group- The Virginian Cup! We compiled a 3-2 record with 11 goals for and 3 against (least goals allowed in the Cup bracket). We lost in the finals to the Boston Blast. The played some very good soccer and could've been tops in this tourney had a few balls bouced their way in the final game!
Friday, June 10
2005 12 Annual SAND Soccer
Be it as a returning sand soccer "veteran", or perhaps a newcomer to this emerging beach sports craze, welcome to the exciting world of soccer on the sand and beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA! If you enjoy sun, sand and surf with your soccer - this IS the place... and get ready for Ultimate Beach Ball! This is a FUN tourney that is voluntary. It will be played in VA Beach on June 10-12.
Stryker's Tournaments for 2003-2004!
Dulles National Invitational Tournament '03
Our record was 1-1-1. We played some good teams and played them tough. Could've gone on to the finals if 1 or 2 shots would've found the back of the net- the group was that close.
Beast of the East - Greenville, NC
We travelled down to Greenville, NC for this tourney. The weather turned out very nice and the fields we played on were great. Coach Lanza had specific goals for this tourney and the Strykers met them all. They played great possession soccer and were Champions with a record of 3-0-1. They scored 15 goals and only allowed 1!
Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament
The Strykers once again travelled to VA Beach for this FUN and competetive tournament.
The Strykers placed 1st in the rain shortened 2002 VA Beach Columbus Day Tournament U-12 Red Division and this year we earned a spot in the SUPERGROUP. We had a record of 1-1-1 with a shutout.
GMU Indoor Tourney
The Strykers split their teams evenly and played without subs in this fun indoor tourney. They had plenty of touches and one of the teams moved on to the Semi's where they lost in OT. They had a good time cheering for each other and also played each other in the first game. The score was 1 to 0- the Strykers won! :-)
PWSI IceBreaker 2004
The PWSI Icebreaker is one of the biggest spring preseason tournaments in the nation (over 500 teams from 11 states). The Strykers played in the PRINCE WILLIAM CUP group, the highest possible bracket. They had a record of 1-2. They played well and could've advanced to the finals if a few more bounces would've gone their way!
Virginian 2004- Premier Gold East
The Strykers played in the top bracket of this tough tournament. We complied a 2-1-1 record and reached the Semi Finals where we lost to the eventual champions. We scored 8 goals and gave up 5 and earned a shutout. It was a fun and competitive tourney and we all enjoyed the cookout at the Tegler's between games on Saturday- thanks again Traci and Chris!!!
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