CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING CHARGERS!

(L TO R)
GABRIELLE BEER: CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE
ELISA MUYL: MCGILL UNIVERSITY
MEGHAN BURKE: SUNY MARITIME
JESSICA FIGUEROA: BRYANT AND STRATTON COLLEGE -SYRACUSE
MAGGIE STUDSRUD: SUNY FARMINGDALE
MELISSA CORDOBA: QUEENS COLLEGE

June 21 - The Bulldogs played what was without a doubt their best game of the season against MSC River Plate today.  Coach Oswaldo has always said it’s not the score that matters.  How true that was today as the Bulldogs lost 2-1 battling for the 1st division title.
As the Bulldogs were playing with the bare minimum of 9 against a full River Plate cohort it was fortunate that the day was somewhat cloudy and relatively cool for this time of year.  Every Bulldog did her part with every ounce of courage and energy she had because there was no one else to do it.   So much the better as far as these Bulldogs were concerned as no one would have to sit out a minute of the game.   And this was not a game that anyone would want to miss a minute of.  
The most memorable moments were Victoria scoring the Bulldog’s goal from mid-field, a wicked shot from Lili skimming the top bar like a flat stone over water, Lili delivering a perfect lead pass to Rorie on the opposite side of the field, Jillian narrowly missing scoring a header goal on a corner kick floated in by Victoria, Katya working the ball loose from attackers at mid-field,  Maya’s powerful throw-ins to the feet of her intended receiver, Jolee winning the ball and bringing it up the sideline with authority, Sydney running down every River Plate winger who tried to get past her, and Gabrielle saving shot after shot in goal.
But more than what they did, it was how they did it that put the unmistakable ‘Bulldogs’ stamp on this game.  Where other team’s actions on the field are directed from the sidelines, the Bulldogs think for themselves.  No Bulldog gives up a goal or misses a shot without an arm thrown over her shoulder and a word of encouragement from a teammate.
Over the time that Oswaldo has been coaching the girls, the Bulldogs’ families have watched them grow not just as accomplished soccer players and a cohesive team, but as confident human beings.  The best teachers always teach far beyond the narrow focus of their subject. 
 

Come and Join the Excitement of the Women’s Professional Soccer League with GGFC this Summer!

Sky Blue FC and GGFC team up for an all-girls elite training camp from July 13-17 with a special discount for Gotham Girls FC Players

Sky Blue FC of the Women’s Professional Soccer League will run an elite training camp for competitive players from July 13-17. Come out and sharpen your game and train with professional players! Players can experience the excitement of the Women’s Professional League directly. Gotham Girls FC players are eligible for a special discount!!

For details and how to register, please visit the Sky Blue Website: http://www.skybluestore.com/summercamps

Also this Summer, GGFC and DUSC Soccer Camps

Gotham Girls FC, with Downtown United Soccer Club, are pleased to announce our 2009 Summer Soccer Camps. The clubs are offering multiple options this summer, serving the needs of all different players from recreation to travel. The camps are staffed by GGFC and DUSC professional coaches with great experience at creating positive and healthy soccer learning environments.

To learn more about the different summer camp offerings and how to register, please follow this link:

http://www.dusc.net/Camps/index_E.html

Professional coaches, developmental focus on player creativity, new convenient location.     

We are pleased to offer Summer programs, Free Saturday Clinics, a DUSC/GGFC U6 - 9 Academy program, a DUSC/GGFC North Recreational Program, and new Travel teams at Randalls Island.      

Programs begin June 2009.

Please click on the side articles for more information on the individual programs!

Click here for more information on programs.

 Gotham Girls FC Partners with New York Magic for

New York Magic Super Y Program

Gotham Girls FC is proud to announce the formation of Super Y teams as a part of the New York Magic program for the 2009 season. This is a great opportunity for our players to be exposed to one of the highest levels of youth soccer currently available in the U.S.

 

Collegiate Coaches Include: Hunter College, NYU, Columbia University, & Fordham University

If you are interested in playing for this summer program please contact us @

gothamgirlsfc@gmail.com