Tuesday evening, the Varsity Women Dons traveled to Orinda to meet Miramonte on their home pitch. After an exciting 1-0 victory by our JV team, our girls were pumped to take on the Mats! The Dons came out fighting against a very skilled Miramonte team who knew how to communicate and move the ball downfield. Our defense deftly responded to…
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Acalanes High School JV Girls’ Soccer Team emerged victorious, defeating Miramonte 1-0. The closely contested match showcased the team’s cohesive gameplay and strategic prowess. A standout goal, executed with precision, secured the well-deserved win. The Acalanes JV girls demonstrated resilience in defense and tenacity in offense, earning not just a crucial…
The Acalanes Girls Frosh/Soph team’s first weekday game on Thursday, January 25th against Campolindo started quickly with an attack that led to a shot and a big save by keeper Amelia Riley (#3). The Dons responded with sustained pressure keeping the ball in Campo’s half. Holding midfielder Eloise Greeson (#11) sent winger Mila Ellis (#22) through, but the shot was saved.…
First off a shout out to the JV Women Dons Soccer team for a very impressive shutout of the Cougs Thursday evening. I enjoyed the write-up, and I too am hoping for a 4th season of Ted Lasso! Last Thursday was also the much anticipated rematch between the Acalanes Varsity Women and Campolindo. As expected, this was a very physical…
The Windsor knot is a knot used to tie a necktie that is triangular like other common necktie knots, but wider and more balanced. The knot is named after the Duke of Windsor, who is sometimes credited with its invention alongside his London shirtmaker. Oh wait, this article is supposed to be about soccer, “knot” neckties (pun intended). The Girls…
I heard from some disgruntled fans last night who were disappointed that I haven’t included any soccer trivia recently like the history of the game/field/ball, viewership, terminology, women in the sport, etc. Not sure if this counts, but I did hear that the Warner Bros. TV CEO recently said that Ted Lasso may get renewed for a 4th season. Perhaps…
Frosh/Soph Girls Soccer played two tough games in the rain over the weekend: The first was against a Las Lomas team that was firing on all cylinders. Svea Staino got things started off by knocking in the first goal shortly after the start of the game. Las Lomas had a number of shots on the goal that kept our goalie…
Girls Varsity Soccer took on the Alhambra Bulldogs at home on Tuesday night. The game kicked off with Acalanes dominating the first 5 minutes, controlling the ball and pressuring the Alhambra goal. Despite a foul that temporarily shifted possession, Acalanes quickly regained control. Tatum Keely showcased a strong drive with a shot narrowly missing the target. Alhambra made several attempts…
Despite a very tough schedule, the JV girls soccer team came into the game on Tuesday night against Alhambra looking to even their season record to 7-7. The fans were expecting a close contest as Alhambra entered with a 5-3 season record having performed similarly against common opponents. Against that backdrop, the Dons came out and played arguably their best…
The Dons faced off against College Park in another rainy and slippery match this week on Tuesday. The girls battled the entire first half of the game with a few chances at goals, but not a ton of shots were taken by either team. The Dons’ offense really came to life at the start of the second half. Nicole Nguyen…
