We just got back from a successful weekend in California. We won our four team tournament with Macalester, Cal Lutheran, and UC Santa Cruz by posting a 1-1 come from behind tie with Cal Lutheran and a 2-0 victory over the Banana Slugs of Santa Cruz. We grew into both matches by leaning on our opponents with our deep bench and willingness to put in work until the moments when our quality could show in the final third. I am extremely happy with the way the boys have competed thus far and the second half stats in our opening three games give clear evidence of their belief in our approach.
It is our Go Johnnies Challenge Give Day tomorrow. Without the continued support we get each year from our extended Johnnie Soccer Family, I would not have been able to even consider an amazing weekend like we just had. This year we have an incredible group that has come together to create a $100 match for each of the first 100 donors. . .$10,000! An additional $50 per donor will be kicked to the program for the first 20 donors that jump into action as well. I want to send a huge thank you out to Terry Leiendecker, Mike “Jens” & Kristi Jensen, Erin & David Anderson, Jeff Lendino, Jim Byrne, John Moynihan, and Patrick & Mary Ann Haws for creating such a great incentive for others to support the Family.
Please, consider helping us continue to provide a premier college soccer experience to the boys by making a donation to the program!
Our Family vs. their team,
John