The Samoans born in 02-03 are now officially under-14 under the new US Soccer birth year rules .
Sporting a new team motto (see photo) and spiffy new uniforms, they took to the road this past weekend with games in Rohnert Park and at Trione (home of Santa Rosa United).
The coaches were bitterly disappointed in the "unfit" field offered by Saturday hosts Rohnert Park. A 1-2 loss was clearly less than the Samoa team deserved as they dominated play in all areas of the field except perhaps the two 18yard boxes...and "thats how soccer goes".
On the Sunday, playing on a proper turf field against a well coached club (North Coast FC), AC Samoa were able to show their class in an excellent 0-0 tie between two "clean passing teams".
The coaching staff was especially complimentary of the work done by club head SC coach (Andy) and the 4 team captains (Nyah, Maddie, Klayre, Keylei) in moving the team during pre-season to a much more fit, feisty, and team- focussed place.