Monday started out as a rough day losing to Oregon 2-1.  The boy's watched numerous shots clang off the posts and refuse to hit the net. A tough loss but the team played well. Tuesday shaped up much better as Seely's boys put on a clinic. Beating Nevada 4-0, the finishing and teamwork was as beautiful as the California sunshine. Wednesday's game started off with an exciting first half. The ball movement and play was beautiful on both ends of the ball. Arizona went in at the half with a 1-0 lead and that goal would prove to be all they needed. The second half was less than exciting as Arizona bunkered in for the counter-attack. Seely's keeper made some amazing 1v1 saves to keep them in game, but Arizona was too quality of a team and it proved hard to beat their defensive posture.

Friday ended the boy's amazing run through Regionals.  New Mexico played an excellent counter-attacking game and their forwards we excellent finishers.  New Mexico went up 1-0 early with a beautiful 1v1 finish.  Seely's team answered back immediately tying the game only to go down again through another great 1v1 finish.  Towards the end of the game Seely's boys pushed forward in an attempt to apply pressure, but New Mexico was up to the task.  They bunkered in 9 defenders and sent two forwards in for the counter.  The forwards combined to put two more goals in, ending RC's tournament run.

On a personal note

It was great to see our boy's compete at the level they did.  I have been involved with Regionals for a few years now at the administrative level, and am always amazed by the level of play.  I struggle with Eastern Washington usually getting the short end of the stick with Washington soccer, and that struggle is more along the lines that I feel sorry that EW teams don't get to experience the highest levels of play youth soccer can offer.  To sit on the sideline and watch our boy's experience that level of play made me feel great. Few would have imagined a River City team in the quarterfinals of Regional Championships, but I am proud to say I was there.  Each year I see Region coaches and administrators and make the usual small talk we do every time.  To be able to say "I have a team in the tournament" made me proud.  I appreciate the effort and time the boy's (and Tim) put into the tournament and soccer in general.  I can generalize and say that all at River City are proud of the team’s accomplishment.  I can specifically say that it is a pleasure to have quality players and people like you to be a part of our club and wish you all the best in your future soccer experiences.  ~ Brandon Schreiner (RCSC President)