Incoming Pilots
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Re: Incoming Pilots
We are #5 behind NC, Stanford, ND and UCLA according to TopDrawerSoccer 2013 recruiting rankings.
http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/2013-recruiting-class-rankings:-girls_aid28416
http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club-soccer-articles/2013-recruiting-class-rankings:-girls_aid28416
soccerjoy- Bench Warmer
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Re: Incoming Pilots
UPSoccerFanatic wrote:Elmer is a new one to me, from the Utah Avalanche. Maybe a new spot opened up with Kendall going pro?
No, she has been a UP commit for quite a while. Good one
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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Re: Incoming Pilots
The Olympian has Allysa Edenstrom listed as having signed
http://www.theolympian.com/2013/02/06/2412869/signing-day-list-of-south-sound.html
By my count, we are still looking for something from Parkes Kendrick from Grant and Allison Wetherington from GA
http://www.theolympian.com/2013/02/06/2412869/signing-day-list-of-south-sound.html
By my count, we are still looking for something from Parkes Kendrick from Grant and Allison Wetherington from GA
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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Re: Incoming Pilots
Parkes signed up tonight.
Harry Redknapp- Starter
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Ariel Viera is up for a couple of the Oregon sports awards.
http://portlandtribune.com/scs/86-sports/127749-ariel-viera-up-for-statewide%20sports-award
http://portlandtribune.com/scs/86-sports/127749-ariel-viera-up-for-statewide%20sports-award
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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Ah ha, Garrett uses reverse psychology in his recruiting….
This from this morning’s Oregonian (edited):
This from this morning’s Oregonian (edited):
(Ellie) Boon's name might have become lost this season because she opted not to play high school soccer as a senior. But Boon is well known among college coaches and was able to pick Portland over Santa Clara, two of the West Coast Conference's top women's soccer programs.
Boon said she felt she had to sell herself to Portland rather than the other way around. Boon said she came away from her first meeting with Pilots coach Garrett Smith in tears.
"They only want players who want to go to Portland. They're not going to bribe you," Boon said. "The first time I met with Garrett, he asked, 'How are you going to improve our program?' I wasn't prepared for that.
"I thought I blew it with Portland. I don't like to be cocky, so when (Smith) asked me, 'Do you think you can play here?' I said, 'I think so.' He said, 'Call me when you know you can.' "
Boon eventually warmed up to the Pilots and ultimately Portland offered a better financial package than Santa Clara. Boon, who plays outside defensive back for the national team, thinks she'll probably play as a wing forward at Portland.
DoubleDipper- Pilot Nation Legend
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well, the "we only want players who want to go to Portland" has been so since the Clive years.
Why waste time with kids who don't really want to come?
Why waste time with kids who don't really want to come?
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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Lisa announces the class
Lisa does the official announcement:
Full article here:
http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2013/2/14/WSOC_0214135353.aspx
Full article here:
http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2013/2/14/WSOC_0214135353.aspx
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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Re: Incoming Pilots
I think I am as excited as everyone else to see the new recruits perform, but am doubly excited to see Mikayla Elmer and what talents she brings. Much in the same way as Kassie and Lorielle, Mikayla has a younger sister with a building list of accolades. Mariah is on the Utah Avalanche team also and will be, I think, a senior next fall.
This appears to be one heckuva recruiting group.
This appears to be one heckuva recruiting group.
purple passion- Pilot Nation Regular
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I think her sister verballed to Utah.
PrairiePilot- Recruit
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I'm especially excited to see Alyssa play; she was "named the league's most offensive player in 2009."
Maybe other teams got upset when the 6-0 center back drove into the box . . .
Maybe other teams got upset when the 6-0 center back drove into the box . . .
dwm- Recruit
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Registration date : 2008-09-21
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Wondering who of Frosh might challenge upper class for playing time. Video makes you exciited about the possibilities.
F: I expect Frisbie and Capelle (hopefully she'll be healthy) to start. Boon and Evans can be spark off the bench not to mention returning Jeter and Cameli. Jeter's size and speed will be a weapon against certain opponents especially if we see the maturing we often do in sophomores.
MF: I expect Wetherington to challenge Parker for minutes. Hopefully Ellen will be healthy. Expect Kurle will start at holding mid. Lots options on the outside with Cruz, Sipple, and LaProvotte returning. Some of those could play at outside back too with loss of Kendall and Taylor. I am expecting big improvement in Sophomore season for LaProvotte as we often see the SO mature. Viera, Kendrick, and Elmer have shot at some minutes too and Viera could move forward as we know she only lags Tif as top Oregon HS player in goals scored.
I wouldn't be surprised if Edenstrom or Hall get minutes on the back line along with returning Bridges and McCluskie. DeGrood is also candidate for big improvement SO year.
I assume will have some news on new GKers in '14.
F: I expect Frisbie and Capelle (hopefully she'll be healthy) to start. Boon and Evans can be spark off the bench not to mention returning Jeter and Cameli. Jeter's size and speed will be a weapon against certain opponents especially if we see the maturing we often do in sophomores.
MF: I expect Wetherington to challenge Parker for minutes. Hopefully Ellen will be healthy. Expect Kurle will start at holding mid. Lots options on the outside with Cruz, Sipple, and LaProvotte returning. Some of those could play at outside back too with loss of Kendall and Taylor. I am expecting big improvement in Sophomore season for LaProvotte as we often see the SO mature. Viera, Kendrick, and Elmer have shot at some minutes too and Viera could move forward as we know she only lags Tif as top Oregon HS player in goals scored.
I wouldn't be surprised if Edenstrom or Hall get minutes on the back line along with returning Bridges and McCluskie. DeGrood is also candidate for big improvement SO year.
I assume will have some news on new GKers in '14.
gnarly- Pilot Nation Regular
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I think just having the luxury of being able to have fresh players on both ends of a weekend will be huge.
I went to practices last year wondering if we would be able to field 11 players the next game.
I went to practices last year wondering if we would be able to field 11 players the next game.
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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Any contribution from this group is a bonus. We have 9 starters returning. The key thing is that these players be ready the following season because the upcoming senior class includes many of those 9 players.
Dont get me wrong, I'm excited to hear Lisa talk about all of them. It's clear from her description that several players could be making a change of position from where they've played in high school. That might take some time.
Dont get me wrong, I'm excited to hear Lisa talk about all of them. It's clear from her description that several players could be making a change of position from where they've played in high school. That might take some time.
Harry Redknapp- Starter
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I would hope the more freshmen who are able to crack the starting lineup this upcoming season, the deeper and better this team should be.
My2cents- Recruit
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With this group of incoming frosh, I think it's going to be very competitive among all players to get into the starting lineup. I think there will be very few players who are assured of being on the field at the beginning of games. I also wouldn't be surprised to see some of the returning players playing positions we're not used to seeing them in.
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With both Taylor and Kendall gone there is plenty of opportunity at outside defense!
Harry Redknapp- Starter
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And therein lies the key for the team in replacing those two players, especially in the case of Kendall Johnson. Hopefully, there will be another Kendall Johnson type player or players coming in this fall.
My2cents- Recruit
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Registration date : 2012-08-23
Re: Incoming Pilots
A_Fan wrote:According to the High School Sports Blog on the Daily Columbian website Ellie Boone signed.
"Portland has been my dream school since I was little," Boon said. "I remember rushing off the bus in second grade to watch them win the national championship in 2005. That's kind of where it all started for me."
DoubleDipper- Pilot Nation Legend
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DoubleDipper wrote:
" . . . I remember rushing off the bus in second grade to watch them win the national championship in 2005 . . . "
. . . aaaaaand I feel old.
VillaGorilla- Pilot Nation Regular
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Well, if it makes you feel any better, either Ellie skipped a three grades or she was in the second grade when the Pilots won the NCAA Tournament in 2002.....not 2005.VillaGorilla wrote:. . . aaaaaand I feel old.DoubleDipper wrote:
" . . . I remember rushing off the bus in second grade to watch them win the national championship in 2005 . . . "
DoubleDipper- Pilot Nation Legend
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We have a very young class, apparently.
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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VillaGorilla wrote:
. . . aaaaaand I feel old.
We will all feel old when the son or daughter of a player we watched shows up on the pitch.
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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If she was getting off the bus to watch the finals, then it must have been a seven day a week kindergarten.
OldePilot- Bench Warmer
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Re: Incoming Pilots
OldePilot wrote:If she was getting off the bus to watch the finals, then it must have been a seven day a week kindergarten.
Don't be silly. The quote says second grade...
Geezaldinho- Pilot Nation Legend
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