PALI BLUES WIN HOME OPENER

PALI BLUES 4, LA LEGENDS 0
May 17, 2008
Pali High – Pacific Palisades

Scoring Summary:
PALI BLUES: Mele French (Jill Oakes) 38’
PALI BLUES: Rosie Tantillo (Unassisted) 40’
PALI BLUES: Danesha Adams (Unassisted) 82’
PALI BLUES: Kara Kabellis (Unassisted) 90+

Misconduct Summary:
LA: Courtney Price (Yellow Card) 29’

LINEUPS:

Pali Blues: Karen Bardsley, Amy LePeilbet, Jill Oakes, Erin Hardy (Sasha Andrews 67’), Leah Tapscott (Kara Kabellis 57’), Kandace Wilson (Danesha Adams 31’), Kendall Fletcher, Collette McCallum, Rosie Tantillo (Rachelle Snyder 84’), Mele French (Erika Prado 62’), Liz Bogus (Katy Cross 84’)

Subs Not Used: Ilaria Pasqui

LA Legends: Brittany Massro, Katie Rorabaugh (Bridget Brotherton 78’), Lynsey Domene (Briann Oastinga 85’), Casey Schostag, Geminese Martinez, Randie Massro, Ashley Salas, Tiffany Craig (Shannon Jerkins 73’), Danielle Bitonti (Cat Grey 55’), Courtney Price, Jaclyn Hovada

Subs Not Used: Breana Truelove, Katie Liby, Dana Farquhar

STATISTICS:

SHOTS
BLUES: 27; LA LEGENDS: 7

SAVES
BLUES: 7; LA LEGENDS: 11

FOULS
LA LEGENDS: 3; LA LEGENDS: 7

OFFSIDES
BLUES: 2 ; LA LEGENDS:1

CORNERS
BLUES: 5; LA LEGENDS: 2

Half-Time Update

The Blues are up at half-time 2-0, with goals from Mele French and Rosie Tantillo.

Forward Mele French scored in the 38' minute off a pass from defender Jill Oakes. French was able to toe poke the ball just out of the Legend's keeper, Brittany Massro, reach.

The second goal was scored two minutes later. The Blues were award a freekick and both midfielders Collette McCallum and Rosie Tantillo stood over the ball. Tantillo decided to take it and was able to score about 30 yards out.

Check back later for the final score.

Starting Lineup for the Blues

We are up and running on a very hot California day in the Pacific Palisades. As the players take the field, here is our starting lineup.


------------------French-----------Bogus-----------------

Wilson--------Fletcher----------McCallum----------Tantillo

LePeilbet---------Oakes------------Hardy------------Tapscott

------------------------Bardsley----------------------------

It's Been A While

We know its been a while since we've updated the blog, and we apologize. We've been so busy getting ready for the season, that some stuff unfortunately feel through the cracks. But we are back and running now.

Just in case you didn't hear - we won our first League game last Saturday against the LA Legends, 5-0.

Our home opener is today, so we'll be updated the blog with the starting lineups and the score.

Blues win 6-0

The Pali Blues took on USC's Women's soccer team today at USC, beating them 6-0. Aly Wagner assisted on both first half goals, the first in the 15th minute of play by Liz Bogus. Danasha Adams followed up 20 minutes later with a goal of her own. Four minutes into the second half, Katy Cross found the back of the net, with Adams tallying an assist. Bogus scored her second goal of the game in the 81st minute, with Camille Levin notching her first assist. Levin went on to assist on both of Rosie Tantillo's goals. Tantillo, a former USC player, scored in both the 88th and 90th minute.

This is the first preseason win for the girls. Their preseason schedule is as follows:

Thurs., April 3 @ Cal State Fullerton 11:00 AM
Tuesday, April 8 @ U.S. U-20 National Team 11:00 AM
Weds., April 16 vs. UCLA 7:30 PM
Sat., April 19 vs. Loyola Marymount Univ. TBD

Aussie Trio Joins Pali Blues

There's been some big news over in the Pali Blues world. Three Australian National Team players are joining us pending international clearance. Let us be the first to welcome midfielder Collette McCallum, forward Sarah Walsh and forward Caitlin Munoz to the Pali Blues family.

Here's a little background on the newest Blues players:

McCallum comes to the Blues with 38 games of international experience with the Australian National Team, also known as the Matildas, scoring eight goals. She made her national team debut in January of 2005 against China. The 2006 FIFA U-20 World Cup All-Star has been a key member of squads in the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championships in Thailand, 2006 AFC Asian Women’s Cup in Adelaide, 2006 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Championship in Russia and the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China.

Walsh brings to the Blues 52 international caps and has recorded 25 goals in those contests. She gained her first cap with the Matildas in a 2-0 win over New Zealand in the 2004 Australia Cup. Some highlights of her highly-acclaimed career include the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, 2006 AFC Asian Women’s Cup in Adelaide and 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China.

Munoz joins the Blues with 38 caps for the Matildas, netting 12 goals. She logged her first minutes of international play in March of 2005 against Japan. In a May 2006, match up against Mexico, she registered her first hat-trick when she tallied three scores in a 4-0 victory. She has also played a critical role in the offense of the Matildas in the 2006 AFC Women’s Cup in Adelaide and the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China.

Season Tickets On Sale Now!

The time is here to purchase your season tickets. Blues season tickets are just $45 for adults and $25 for kids under 12.

Being a member of the Pali Blues family means that season ticket holders will have access to premium seating, and all will be given a Pali Blues t-shirt and bag for each ticket ordered (while supplies last). Prior to the first game, all season ticket holders will be invited an exclusive meet-and-greet featuring the Blues coaching staff and players. Free admission will also be given to any bonus games throughout the season (excluding playoffs).

Get your season tickets today by logging onto www.bluessoccerclub.com/tickets or via postal mail by downloading the season ticket order form at the same location.