MatchDay Preview: Bears Eye First Place Tonight

Club Bad News Bears (2-1-1) vs. FC Happy Meal (3-1-0)
July 17, 2011     8:00pm CST

Houston Amateur Sports Park, Field #4
Houston, Texas

Club Bad News Bears have a chance to, at the least, claim a share of first place in the standings with a win over FC Happy Meal tonight.  Both of these clubs are no stranger to each other, having split their four previous meetings at 2 wins a piece.  The Bears are coming off of a 4-0 victory over Growling Trout, while FC Happy Meal enjoyed an 8-2 rout of AFC Renegades.  Both clubs are looking pretty impressive after the midway point of the season, with FC Happy Meal leading the team in goals scored with 16 and the Bears only giving up the second least amount of goals, with 5.

Both clubs are playing at Houston Amateur Sports Park's Field #4 for the first time, but have seen success previously at the soccer complex.  Club Bad News Bears earned a tough 4-3 victory over Invictus, while FC Happy Meal defeated Pluma Mountain Coffee 3-1.

Rain is forecasted for tonight with isolated showers in the area.  30% chance of rain by kickoff with winds coming from the south-southeast at 8mph.

 

Club Bad New Bears:

• Fifth meeting against FC Happy Meal.  Last meeting resulted in a 3-2 defeat at Dyess Park.
• Club Bad News Bears should see Soijem "Soso" Ossi play, despite injuring hamstring last week.
• First game at Houston's Houston Amateur Sports Park Field #4, overall record at HASP is 1-0-0 all-time.
• Bears need to take success from last week's victory and apply it towards a goal savvy FC Happy Meal; defense, defense, defense AND smart passing/shot-taking is the key.

FC Happy Meal:

• Fifth meeting against Club Bad News Bears.  Last meeting resulted in a 3-2 victory.
• FC Happy Meal have been outscored 13-8 by Club Bad News Bears; all-time series is 2-2-0.
• Double threat on the offensive side.
• FC Happy Meal has had great success in the goal department.

Injury Report:

Soso (hamstring) is expected to play.

Suspension:
No suspensions to report at this time.

Head-to-Head All-Time:
Club Bad News Bears are tied in the series against FC Happy Meal with a record of 2-2-0.  Last meeting was a 3-2 victory for FC Happy Meal.

VIDEO: Write the Future

A three minute commercial designed to inspire before the big game against FC Happy Meal.  Enjoy!!!

Did You Know? 7/14 Edition

Sunday's 4-0 victory over Growling Trout would see Club Bad News Bears, for the first time in club history, play against a female goalie.

Week 4 Recap

The 2011 Summer season has reached its midpoint, and there is definitely a tight race for first place.

Club Bad News Bears would get back into winning form with a 4-0 victory over a depleted Growling Trout.  Albert Sanchez would score first in the 36th minute, followed by a pair of goals from Juan Sanchez in the second half.  Greg McFarlane would also add to the shutout with a second half goal.

In other Week 4 games, FC Happy Meal would remain in first place with a crushing 8-2 victory of AFC Renegades.  Also, Pluma Mountain Coffee would hold on to win over Invictus 2-1.

As it stands, FC Happy Meal is in first place, two points ahead of Pluma Mountain Coffee and Club Bad News Bears, who are both tied for second place after four games.

Bad News for Growling Trout: Bears Convincing in 4-0 Win

Club Bad News Bears got back to their winning ways with a convincing 4-0 victory over a struggling Growling Trout squad.  Growling Trout's sideline was bare as only one spectator and zero subs were present.  The heat would take its toll on both clubs, but the lack of support for Growling Trout made the victory for the Bears very easy.

Playing their first game in two weeks, Club Bad News Bears would go up against a female goalie for the first time in club history.  For the most part, she held her own.  A couple of times, Albert Martinez found his shots directly in her hands.  Even their defense was putting their entire bodies into it, as Marvette Limon-Machala would have her first half shot blocked early on by a defenseman's face.

However, in the 36th minute, Albert Martinez took a bad pass by Growling Trout and stormed down the field and found the back of the net in the 36th minute.

Leading 1-0 at the half, Coach Oscar praised his team on their excellent passing and teamwork.  Drained by the sun, the team gathered a second wind and found an opportunity to push an attack against a very drained and exhausted Growling Trout side.  Soijem "Soso" Ossi would sit out the second half with a pulled hamstring.

Midway through the second half, Juan Sanchez would follow through on a deflected Sophie Ammar shot to put the Bears up 2-0 in the 58th minute.  Greg McFarlane would answer thirteen minutes later in the 71st minute with an unassisted goal.  At this point, the Bears' opponent were just waiting for the final whistle to blow.

Juan Sanchez would find the back of the net one more time in the 79th minute to put the Bears up for good at 4-0. 

All four goals were scored unassisted, taking advantage of deflected or poor passing from Growling Trout.

At the end of the game, Coach Oscar celebrated the win with praise and congratulations.  The win guarantees at least a second place postion in the standings.

Club Bad News Bears (1-1-1) vs. Growling Trout (1-3-0)
July 10, 2011 -- Bear Creek Park

Scoring Summary:

1st Half:  Growling Trout - 0     Club Bad News Bears - 1

2nd Half:  Growling Trout - 0     Club Bad News Bears - 3

Total:  Growling Trout - 0         Club Bad News Bears - 4

Misconduct Summary: N/A

Attendance:  8

Weather:  Sunny and 90 degrees

All statistics contained in this boxscore are unofficial

MatchDay Preview: Bears Aim to Get Back on Winning Streak

Club Bad News Bears (1-1-1) vs. Growling Trout (1-2-0)
July 10, 2011     6:00pm CST

Bear Creek Park, Field #29
Houston, Texas

With three games down this season, Club Bad News Bears look to get back on a winning track and capitalize on a good 4 point start for the 2011 Summer season.  Their opponents, Growling Trout, have had a tough season, yet the Bears shouldn't count them as victory just yet.

Last season, the Bears defeated Growling Trout 4-2 at Bear Creek Park.  Historically, the Bears first win came against tonight's opponent, winning 6-0, also recording their first ever shutout after the victory.  Overall, Club Bad News Bears own the series, with a record of 6-2-0, outscoring Growling Trout 23-10.

The Bears shouldn't guarantee a win just yet against Growling Trout, as defeat finally set in for the Bears against AFC Renegade two weeks ago.  The Bears were undefeated against AFC Renegade until a 2-0 loss ended that streak. 

The ninth meeting between these two teams will have to endure 90 degree temperature by kickoff, with a slight 10% chance of rain to cool off.  Here's a preview for both teams:

Club Bad New Bears:

• Ninth meeting against Growling Trout.  Last meeting resulted in a 4-2 victory.
• Club Bad News Bears will see Hanniel Malagon play, despite being injured two weeks ago.
• First game at Bear Creek Park's Field #29, overall record at Bear Creek Park is 12-13-6 all-time.
• Team needs to follow through after each shot is taken; eliminate the urge to "stand around and watch".

AFC Renegades:

• Ninth meeting against Club Bad News Bears.  Last meeting resulted in a 4-2 defeat.
• Growling Trout have been outscored 23-10 by Club Bad News Bears.
• Very physical players, especially towards the opposing female players.
• Growling Trout has had difficulty finding the back of the net this season.

Injury Report:

Hanniel Malagon (knee) is expected to play.

Suspension:
No suspensions to report at this time.

Head-to-Head All-Time:
Club Bad News Bears lead the series over AFC Renegades with a record of 6-2-0.  Last meeting was a 4-2 victory for Club Bad News Bears.

Did You Know? 7/7 Edition

After July 4th, Club Bad News Bears are 2-0-0, outscoring their opponents 5-1.  Both victories were at Bear Creek Park, a 3-1 victory over Miners and a 2-0 shutout over Soccer Maniacs.