28 JUN 2009 - Chelsea SC B97 Blue won their second straight tournament going 4-0 and allowing only 3 goals. Chelsea saved its best performances for the Sunday matches needing first to win against American United (Silver) to advance. Chelsea dominated the entire game with many scoring chances which finally led to two goals by Brian Hai and a 2-1 victory. Logan Harrigan was very strong in goal with great midfield play by Andy Norin and Isaac Meda.

Chelsea played Laguna Niguel in the Championship who went into the game scoring more goals than any other team. They were not prepared for our speed and stifling defensive pressure. Led by Seth Rivuelda and Joshua Gutierrez, Laguna was held to only one shot on goal in the first half. Exceptional play up front by Kevin Villareal led to our scoring with constant pressure applied by Parker Hodges keeping Laguna scrambling. Another dominating team performance led to a 3-1 victory and the championship. Great job boys, let's keep on rolling!

23 JUN 2009 - Coach Mike Silzer's Chelsea SC G93s began their summer tuneups for next fall's Premier season last weekend, competing at US Club Soccer's San Bernardino National Cup Regionals, June 20-23.

Chelsea made it through pool-play in fine fashion - undefeated through the three games. The opener was a 2-0 victory over Crescenta Valley on two goals by Aly Moon - the 2nd on a penalty kick after Moon was tackled in the box by Crescenta Valley's keeper.

In game 2, Select Cities Fusion's offside trap defense backfired badly, with Chelsea logging a 6-0 victory on goals by Moon, Jackie Kebler, Maya Jackson, Courtney Kay, and Krystal Vega.

In the final game of pool play, Chelsea eked out a hard-fought 1-0 victory - the only goal coming on a penalty kick after Aly Moon was again taken down hard in the box. Maya Jackson tallying the score while Moon recovered from the collision.

Throughout pool-play, Chelsea's defense was solid, notching shutout after shutout. The final, however, would see the Chelsea defenders facing a Maui United team - also undefeated - that had scored 12 goals in 3 games coming into the match.

Early in the first half against Maui, Chelsea drew first blood as Elizabeth Powell managed to redirect a long throw-in from Maya Jackson into the net. Powell scored again several minutes later, on a high looping shot that dropped in over the outstretched arms of Maui's retreating keeper. Finally, late in the first half, Maui cracked Chelsea's defense, breaking through to close the lead to a single goal.

In the 2nd half, Maui came out like a team with a mission, repeatedly challenging Chelsea's defense and keeper. Chelsea continued to manufacture dangerous opportunities as well, but with 10 minutes remaining, Maui again broke free for a score, tying the game 2-2. Regulation time ended tied, and the teams took a brief break in preparation for two 10-minute OT periods. The first overtime ended scoreless, and both teams dug deep in the heat of San Bernardino, hoping to secure the victory without resorting to penalty kicks. Finally, with 3 minutes remaining, Lauren Ekman dropped a long direct kick just inside Maui's penalty box, where Maya Jackson raced to punch it into the corner of the net.

Chelsea's defense again held strong against the desperate Hawaiian attack for the remaining 3 minutes, and Chelsea had secured the championship in the US Club Soccer GU 15 National Cup San Bernardino Regionals.

21 JUN 2009 - Chelsea G96 Black makes yet another Championship game appearance. There was 8 teams in the flight and at the end lost a competitive game to a tough triple AAA team from Presidio. Great job to our great defenders Jewels, Kendra, Michelle, Amy and Vivian who kept us in every game! Hanna Bandashi our newest forward scored her first goal in a Chelsea uniform, when she received a beautiful pass from a play created by Center Mid Fielder Martha Banks against PVSC Exiles. Maxine Laxenburg also scored 2 goals against PVSC with two amazing headers, one on a corner kick and the other on a beautiful cross. In the championship game, Maxine scored another goal with a header on a cross by Rebecca Castaneda. Overall great effort by all the Chelsea Players. Good Job G96 Black!!!

14 JUN 2009 - Chelsea G00 Black had an awesome weeknd at the Arsenal FC Summer Classic Tournament. They shut out the competition going 1 - 0 against Ladera Thunder, 4 - 0 against Carlsbad Wave and 1 - 0 against Arsenal White. Moving into the Championship game against the Hawks the girls continued their shut out winning 3 - 0.

Great playing by all the girls! Congratulations!

01 JUN 2009 - Chelsea G96 Black competed this past weekend playing 4 games and allowing just 1 goal while scoring 13.In the final Chelsea G96 Black defeated a Gold Team Corona United by the score of 3-0 to bring home the championship to Chelsea!

Thanks to all the girls, the parents and a special thanks to our Star Right Defender Vivian Vega. Vivian Vega wasn't able to play with us this weekend because of a broken nose in last weekend's spring game. She had to undergo surgery Friday morning and still came out today to support the team. Thanks Vivian, this one was for you!

01 JUN 2009 - Congratulations to Chelsea G99 for winning their flight in the Irvine Memorial Classic Tournament.

The girls won their first two games and needed a tie or a win in the third game to advance to the finals. In an exciting third game, after scoring first, they fell behind 2-1, but were saved by a late goal to even the score and propel the team to the finals.

Led by a strong defense and solid goalkeeping between the posts, only 5 goals were allowed over the 4 games. In the finals against FC Long Beach, the girls battled from a one-goal deficit to score three second-half goals to win the championship. Strong play in the midfield supported the scoring and defensive efforts and great battles from the forwards led the team to outscore their opponents and lead them to victory.

Great job girls!

28 MAY 2009 - Chelsea G97 finished it's spring campaign where they started: in the finals! G97 advanced to the finals in San Bernardino after completing pool play and semi's going 4-0. All four by shut out. Then, just one week later, the girls made it to finals again at the Irvine Memorial Day Classic. This time it took sudden death PK's to establish a winner.

G97 has played in four tournaments since the first of the year: Arsenal Winter Classic, California Spring Cup, CSL Spring Cup, and the Irvine Memorial Day Classic. Making it to the finals in ALL FOUR! Champions in one! Overall a tremendous spring season thanks to the hard work by all. Keep up the hard work girls!

Our players who produced these outstanding results are: Gillian Kliss (GK), Jessica "Mad Dog" Matson (Sweep), Cecilia McPhee (D), Dominique Oden (D), Makayla Lichtenwalter (D), Stephanie Hosband (D/M), Karlie Bennett (M), Cassy Lopez (D), Kaylee Bolin (M), Ashley Roskelly (M), Madeleine Olson (M), Julia Tan (M), Lauren "Luli" Bethencourt, Quincy "Q" Burtenshaw, and Molly Melanson (guest). You all rock! Finally, Chelsea G97 is looking for at least one highly motivated player to compete with us the fall. If interested please contact us at jckliss@aol.com.

25 MAY 2009 - Chelsea G00 Black played 4 incredibly tough matches going 4 and 0. They went into the Championship game against Beach playing tough but losing 0 to 1. Way to go Chelsea!

17 MAY 2009 - Chelsea G00 Black had great success at Spring Cup going 4 - 0 leading to the championship game. They played their final game against Freedom FC winning 3 - 1 becoming the Spring Cup Champions.

Our girls are excited to play their first club season this Fall. They are off to an amazing start. Congratulations Girls!!

16 MAR 2009 - Our G97 team started the spring season with a Championship win at the California Spring Cup in Anaheim going 4-0.

Our attack finished extremely well while our defenders, who were under a lot of pressure all tournament long, bent but never broke only giving up 4 goals with one clean sheet.

This is a great start to our spring season. Keep up the hard work! Great job girls!