Spring 2011 Schedule and Line-ups

Here's the schedule for the 2011 season:
17 April 2011 - 11:00 Heritage Park field 5 v Brighton B-52s
1 May 2011 - 3:00 Heritage Park field 5 v Brighton B-52s**
15 May - 12:00 Dibrova Park v Hoverla FC 30
22 May - 1:00 Heritage Park field 5 v Hoverla FC 30
5 June - Time: TBD Location: TBD (home) v winner of Oxford United v FC United**
12 June - 3:00 Heritage Park field 5 v Takaturko FC
19 June - 11:00 Heritage Park field 5 v Oxford United FC
26 June - 1:00 Heritage Park v Brighton B-52s
10 July - Time: TBD Location: TBD (away) v TBD***
24 July - Time: TBD Location: TBD (away) v TBD****
14 August - Founders' Cup Final TBD
28 August - 11:30 Dibrova Park v Brighton B-52s
11 September - 1:00 Heritage Park field 5 v FSC Pumas
18 September - 12:00 Visteon v FSC Pumas
25 September - 12:00 Oxford Elementary School v Oxford United FC
2 October - 11:00 Heritage Park field 5 v Takaturko FC
9 October - 12:00 Dibrova Park v Hoverla FC 30
16 October - 11:00 Heritage Park field 5 v Oxford United FC
23 October - 3:00 Heritage Park field 5 v Takaturko FC
30 October - 11:00 Heritage Park field 5 v FSC Pumas

*Founders' Cup: Round One
**Founders' Cup Round Two
*** Founders' Cup Quarter Final Match
****Founders' Cup Semi-Final match

Of course, the schedule is subject to change. I will bring beer for the first game; after that, there will be a sign-up sheet for subsequent matches. Don't forget to bring money so we can pay the refs!

As for the line-up, Dan and I have been talking and this is what we've determined for the first match based on the people who have said they will be there.

Goalie: Steven
Defense: Adam, Eric, Andre, Bill, Cal
Midfield: Joe, Liz, Pat, Dan, Kenny, Rick
Striker: Greg, Matt

We've decided on a 4-1-4-1 style formation. With Dan or Ken sitting in front of the defenders, this will allow the other midfielders to attack more. We will also need the outside defenders to get forward up the wings in which case, a central defender will slide over and the defensive midfielder will drop back to cover. This also means that the four attacking midfielders need to be paying attention and moving around. Don't get too locked into the positions; always be switching around. this movement should help spread out the field and keep things fun. The other thing we need to remember is that we don't need to rush the attacks. Remember to bring the ball back. We can't let the striker get isolated up top, so the support passes and hold-up play is important to allow everyone to stay up w/ the play.

We should have three subs, so remember to work hard and sub often.

Lastly, I created a fancy Facebook page for the team. I added you if we're facebook pals, but if not, add yourself!