ECNL Blog Take Over: Part 3

Final Update:
CASL ECNL wrapped up their time in Spain at the end of last week. U14s went 2-0-1 over the course of their three games (3-0 vs. Rayo VAllecano, 0-0 vs. Madrid regional team; 4-1 vs. Madrid U16 cf) and the U16s went 1-1-1 against Madrid cf (2-1), Rayo Vallecano (3-3), and Madrid Regional Team (3-5). Morgon Goff on the U16s came away with two hat tricks and another goal on top of that for 7 total goals in Spain!

Mid-Week Update:
The CASL U14 and U16 ECNL teams are staying in touch while they are abroad in Spain this week. We just got another update from Beth Skinner, a CASL mom travelling with the teams. Accompanying her post are some pictures of teams.

From Beth:

We had a fun trip to Segovia. The town is very different from the hustle and bustle of Madrid.  As you arrive at the town the girls were in awe if the tall ancient Roman aqueduct. Walking down the cobblestone streets we saw many cathedrals.   Near the plaza de mayor they toured the main cathedral.  After lunch we has a nice view of the green countryside and ended our tour at the ancient castle.  We took lots of pictures.  Both teams have really bonded. 

At night we has our second game. CASL U14 ECNL. Vs a Madrid select team.  Both games were exciting to watch and were fast paced.  It only rained in the second half.    The parents were able to sit under a covered shelter.   The u14 girls game ended in a 0 to 0 tie. Shutouts by Marlayna Frutiger and Gabby Derosier. The referee called the game due to rain.

The u16 girls game was high scoring.  They came out with a loss with the score of 5 to 3 agsint the U18 Madrid regional team. Once again Morgan Goff has a hat trick. Her three goals were assisted by Daria Draovitch, Lily Schneider and Abby Staker.

We were all exhausted at the end of the day. 

We were glad for the late start today.  We toured the Real Madrid complex. The number and size of trophies the team has won through the years is amazing. The stadium looks quite a bit different with empty seats.  The girls met other soccer players today from France. They sat in the leather sideline seats for the players and took pictures beside the lockers of their favorite players.  They ended the tour with lunch in the Real Cafe overlooking the field.

Match 3 is tonight.