California Elite Soccer Club Antelope Valley

In there first tournament since the departure of several girls leaving for college, the California Elite Soccer Club GU19 Team proved it was ready to continue the hard earned reputation of CHAMPIONS. During the California Cup over August 8^th and 9^th, the girls battled through new beginnings and adversity (sometimes playing short-handed) to solidify the Championship in a hard fought overtime period in the Finals. “The Championship was icing on the cake for a strong showing which will provide numerous lessons to help develop the team, according to coach Gordon.” With the addition of many new girls, the team looks forward to a positive season of Unity, Hustle, and Pride…Go Cal Elite! GU19 players: Cynthia Argote, Monique Diaz, Diana Estevez, Carla Hager, Shawna Saitta, Lauren Howard, Morgan Jones, Kim Randall, Candida Wagner, Kazandra Palomino, Yanina Diaz, Larissa Brown, Brittany Teaney, Haley Rabei.

The California Elite Soccer Club BU19 Team also earned California Cup Championship honors as they battled to a record of 27 wins, with only 3 losses, in there last 30 matches…WOW! This summers’ Tournament season, the boys have posted 4 Championships out of 4 tournaments, and showed the typed of development it takes to be successful. Posting wins over such prestigious teams as the Irvine Strickers Premier, Chivas USA developmental group, and Inlands Brazil squad have been great for the big picture. “Every player on the team has embraced the lessons learned and understands what it takes to transfer quality development to progressive game play, says coach Argote. The team looks forward to a successful season. BU19 Players: Cory Rust, Jeffrey Russell, Adrian Gonzalez, Michael Belzil, Omar Perdomo, Alex Anderson, Anthony Swinden, Thomas Petty, Nicholas Argote, Junior, Angel Bobadilla, Eric Kahler, Michael Weise, David Arnold, Landon Tango, Eric Bustamante, Andrew Woods.

The California Elite Soccer Clubs’ GU19 show well at the Albion Cup in San Diego. Finishing tied for points in the top of bracket 1, the California Elite Soccer Club GU19 Team faced a well coached Nomads group in the Semi-Finals. Both teams battled with the California Elite Girls finishing victorious by a score of 1-0 win. Moving to the final, they faced a strong Laguna Hills Eclipse Group, who earned a hard fought 2-0 win over the Elite. “Both teams played very well. Is was a solid step on the ladder of development for our girls”, said coach Gordon. The tournament was great for all players on the Elite squad and a bitter sweet goodbye/new beginning for many of the Elite Girls playing this weekend. Good luck in college to Stephanie Galarze (California State University Northridge), Leann Brown (Kansas Wesleyan), Ann-Marie Bessacini (University of California, Los Angeles), Taylor Collins (California State University Northridge) (Arika Ontiveros (California State University Northridge), Courtney Ellis (California State University Monterey Bay), Chloe McDaniel (California State University Northridge). WE WILL MISS YOU AND GOOD LUCK LADIES!

7-12-09...California Elite Soccer Club (C.E.S.C.) Teams Show Strong at the 2009 Wolfpack Tournament over the July 11th and 12th weekend. Both the GU16 and BU17 C.E.S.C. teams made the finals in their perspective age groupings.

7-12-09...The BU17 team won the Championship verse a very talented ISC Strikers team in a battle that ended in PK’s, ending with a score of 2-1. Scoring a total of 11 goals and giving up only 2 goals during the tournament shows a hard earned improvement in total team play. Great Job Boys!

7-12-09...The GU16 team earned second place honors in a five team bracket. Coming off a recent championship at the Chivas USA Cup, the girls worked hard to stay focused and push for development. There efforts were rewarded with improvement and excitement for the future. Excellent Work Ladies! The team is still looking for two dedicated players to solidify the roster.

5-4-09...California Elite Soccer Club (C.E.S.C.) Teams Show Well at the 2009 Chivas Simi Valley Invitational Cup over the May 2nd and 3rd weekend. With three C.E.S.C. teams attending, all made the finals in their perspective age groupings.

4-19-09...CESC BU17 Team was eliminated in the Quarter Finals of State Cup during a hard fought 0-2 battle, after a strong 4 wins and 1 loss showing.. The boys accumulated 14 goals and allowed 10 during Cup play. They have shown tremendous development and we look forward to a strong year of progress.

4-19-09...CESC GU18 Girls entered National Cup matched against the second place Premier Team in CSL, Wolfpack, without the talented full ride Air Force Recruit Charity Blanton in goal. Field Player Cynthia Argote stepped up and assumed responsibilities of goal keeper for the team. Losing 0-3 in their opener, the team showed great resilience in there next match verse nomads premier. Opening the half with a 1-0 lead for CE, the teams battled to a 1-1 tie. A win against the Exiles next Saturday should help the team advance into the next round.

4-17-09...CESC Coach Leanea Gordon and Joe Walker Middle School rapped up the Junior High Girls Soccer Championship with an undefeated season, matching the undefeated season posted by her brother, Coach Charles Gordon (CESC Director of Coaching), at Quartz Hill High School in 2009. Congratulations to Kristen, Elena, Lanita, Jackie and all the Joe Walker Girls.

2008...The California Elite Soccer Club Boys U16 team played in this weekend’s Cal-South State Cup. They won their bracket by going undefeated (3-0-0) playing against some worthy opposition. The team is looking forward to playing in the State Cup round of 32 in Bakersfield next weekend.