ODP Region IV Championships

Anna is a part of the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for the state of AZ. Girls from around the state try out to be in a pool of players and then from those girls, the coaches choose 18 players to represent AZ in the Regional Championships. Anna and several of her teammates were chosen to play. Lucky for us Regionals are held here in Phoenix. There are 2 brackets in the 96 age group. AZ played NM (won 4-0), Washington (lost 0-2), and California North (won 1-0). They played fantastic against NM but struggled in the 2nd game against WA. Last night however, the played amazing against Cali N (no doubt the best and hardest team) and pulled out a goal in the last minute to win. It was ridiculous how excited we (the parents) got, but to beat Cali is HUGE! California has the best soccer around. The girls are from around the state, different cities, different clubs and have really only practiced together one time. I was amazed at how the gelled as a team. They play Utah this afternoon and if they win...have a good chance to go to semi finals tonight. Let's go Arizona!!!