07 Thorns bound for North Carolina

Soccer groups from the area are making lots of noise on the nationwide stage.

The 05 boys Timbers competed on the Far West regionals for a shot on the nationwide event simply final week; now, it’s the ladies’ flip.

This time, the 2007 Women Thorns North FC staff can be heading to North Carolina for the President’s Cup Nationals.

The event will happen July 6-10.

The Thorns are based mostly out of Coeur d’Alene and have gamers from each Idaho and Washington. Three Sandpoint Excessive College varsity gamers are represented on the staff, goalkeeper Lilliana Brinkmeier, midfielder Marlee McCrum, and incoming freshman defenseman Ava Glahe.

Glahe has been one of many staff’s standouts throughout the President’s Day event for everything of the season.

The Thorns traveled to Boise over Memorial Day weekend and fell wanting profitable the State Cup, however nonetheless certified for the President’s Cup Regional Match that was performed in Arizona. They traveled to Phoenix June 15-19, the place they performed groups from southern California, Utah, Oregon, and ultimately, the second-best staff in Idaho, Albion.

The ultimate between the Thorns and Albion, a membership based mostly in Boise, went the complete 80 minutes, two overtimes and into the dreaded penalty kicks.

Brinkmeier made two saves throughout the preliminary spherical of 5. The sport was nonetheless tied after 5 rounds, which pressured the groups to go one-for one.

Brinkmeier got here up with the final word recreation profitable save on quantity six.

Glahe held the Thorns’ protection, enjoying each heart again and out of doors again.

Glahe has develop into probably the greatest one-on-one defenders in North Idaho.

McCrum is a staple within the midfield and is the pivotal level between the line of defense and the offense.

This victory was a staff effort of some very expert gamers which can be gifted individually and might play seamlessly as a staff.

Coach Thompson and Coach Brinkmeier are wanting ahead to going up in opposition to the three different regional champions.

The nationwide occasion can be Thorns North FC and groups from Texas, South Dakota, and West Virginia.

Group play begins July 6 with hopefully the ultimate recreation happening July 10.

The Thorns North Soccer Membership has arrange a fundraising web page to assist with its journey prices together with a gofundme account.