Adirondack Lynx

Ashley Hamel (20) and Ashley Moore (8) who will be teamates this summer on the Adirondack Lynx WPSL team competed for a ball in this past Saturday in an exhibition match against the UMass Varsity Women's Soccer Team as part of the Clif Bar Soccerfest 2008. The Lynx lost 2-0. Image: Jim Carroll

WPSL News

2008 Lynx Roster Taking Shape

April 5 , 2008 - The Adirondack Lynx have released their most updated roster. This includes the first team and U23 reserve team...Team Page >>

NCAA Championship Defenders Joining Adirondack in 2008

March 30, 2008 - The Adirondack Lynx today announced the signing of defenders Taryn Welker and Melissa Hagmire. The duo comes to Adirondack from Franklin Pierce University....Full Story >>

Adirondack Lynx Announce 2008 Regular Season Schedule

March 16, 2008 - The Adirondack Lynx announced its 2008 regular season schedule as it looks to prepare for the the teams third season....Full Story >>

Shona Franklin, England U15, U17, U19 National Team Player joins the Lynx.

March 9, 2008 - Shona Franklin, one of the top youth players to come out of England will make the WPSL Adirondack Lynx her home team in 2008...Full Story >>

St. Johns' DeMatteo Signs with A'dack this summer

February 16, 2008 - Maria DeMatteo plans to play with the Adirondack Lynx this summer. In 2005 and 2006, DeMatteo, a high school standout was an all-state player out of Saratoga Springs, NY . This past fall she helped coach Ian Stone's St. John's Red Storm to an 11-5-2 record. ..Full Story >>

Former UNLV Co-Captains Erica Jensen and Tanya Roberts to join the Lynx in 2008

February 10, 2008 - The Adirondack Lynx are excited to announce the addition of Erica Jensen and Tanya Roberts to the Lynx roster for 2008. Jensen and Roberts know the level of play of the WPSL as they both played for the Las Vegas Tabagators in 2005 and 2006...Full Story >>

The Adirondack Lynx and Saint Rose Women's Soccer are Teaming up to host "Goals for Hope"

February 5, 2008 -The Adirondack Lynx has announced it will be teaming up with The College of Saint Rose Women's Soccer team to host an Intercollegiate Women's Soccer Tournament and a Girl's College Showcase from April 18-20. The event will raise money for two charity organizations... Full Story >>

According to FIFA, Garriock scored one of the "10 Best Goals" of the 2008 Women's World Cup

September 30- Upon returning home to Australia, FIFA has listed Heather Garriock's Goal against Ghana one of the 10 best of the 2008 World Cup. It is now up to the fans to decide the Goal of the Tournament. Voting closes at 9am Tuesday, October 2. Check them out for yourself!

Heather Garriock and Danielle Small Depart for China to play in the 2008 FIFA Womens World Cup.

September 5- Heather Garriock and Danielle Small, Australian National Team players who have really set the standard and shaped the culture of the Adirondack Lynx WPSL team over the past 2 years departed for China today. The Matildas are heading to the 2008 FIFA Women's World Cup with a renewed sense of confidence. The Matildas are fresh off beating the Chinese (currently ranked #11) twice in 3 days as they played on the road at the brand new Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium in China. In the second match Garriock, playing in her new position of outside midfield, got the ball rolling as she netted the first goal of the night in front of 52,000 people. Below Garriock speaks about her upcoming match with Ghana.

9/12 Australia vs. Ghana - ESPN2 @ 4:55am

Australia wins First World Cup Match 4-1. Garriock scores and has an assist in the Ghana match.

9/15 Australia vs. Norway - ESPN2 @ 7:55am

Australia ties #4 Norway 1-1. Small gets starting nod, Garriock named player of the match.

9/19 Australia vs. Canada - ESPN @ 4:55am

History in the making! The Matildas move to the quarterfinals in dramatic fashion. Australia ties Canada in stoppage time to earn a match with Brazil.

9/23 Australia vs. Brazil - ESPN2 @ 8:00am

Garriock collects an assist to knot the game at 2-2 in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, the Matildas run towards the 2007 world cup comes to an end.

Joyce Bassett of the Albany Times Union keeps track of Australia and has been Blogging about the 2007 Women's World Cup.

Links:

Matildas - Australian Women's Soccer Team

FIFA Women's World Cup

ESPN - 2007 Women's World Cup Coverage

Kylee Litchfield to Play with Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy at the Soccer Hall of Fame

August 14 - Kylee Litchfield, 2 year captain for the Lynx and a 2006 NSCAA First Team All-American, was one of only 16 players chosen by SoccerPlus CT to represent the WPSL in an exhibition game with the Washington Freedom. The Match will be played at 2pm on August 26 at the Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, NY. This game is a part of a special weekend where Mia and Julie will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. More info can be found by visiting the Soccer Hall of Fame.

The Adirondack Lynx Shine at Golden Goal in a 4-1 win over the Massachusetts Stingers.

July 15 -Mary Velan and Tabby Lowey took it to the stingers as each scored 2 goals. The Lynx played their final match of the season at their new home, the Golden Goal Youth Tournament Park located near Lake George, NY. The park was hosting a girls week long Olympic Style tournament for players U11-U14. The 2006 Divisional Champions and Eastern Conference Finalists finished the season at 6-4 (just 1 win away from returning to the play-offs).

The Lynx stay in the hunt for the playoffs as they beat Bay State 5-1 for their third straight victory.

June 30 - Ohio State's Carla Arbulu had a hat trick and an assist to lead all scorers in the 5-1 victory over the Bay State Select. Also collecting goals were Tabby Lowey and Cassie Dickerson.

Adirondack gains some pride in defeating Maryland 1-0

June 30 - In the 8th minute Tabby Lowey found Mary Velan streaking to goal. The NCAA All-American took full advantage of the situation and put the ball in the back of the net. With the win the Lynx improve to 4-4 on the season.

Adirondack Splits on the Weekend. Loses to Long Island and Beats the New York Athletic Club

June 22/23 - On Friday night Heather Garriock and Carala Arbulu scored for the Adirondack Lynx. Unfortuanely, Long Island countered this with 4 goals of thier own. Against NYAC on June 23, Arbula and Garriock were not done scoring. Arbulu finished with 2 goal's and an assist. Garriok tallied one of her own. Also scoring was Mary Velan.

The Lynx Returned to the Adirondack Sports Complex Unsuccessfully

June 19 - With a lightening storm threatening the 6pm kick-off between the New England Mutiny and the Adirondack Lynx outdoors, they moved the match indoors. The game was moved from Skidmore College 20 miles north to the Adirondack Sports Complex. The Mutiny got their revenge this time around. A month ago the Lynk knocked the Mutiny out of the open cup with a 2-0 win. This time the Mutiny were victorious as they beat Adirondack 3-0.

Garriock 2, Real Shore FC 0, Aussie sez g'day and g'night

June 15 - Australian International Heather Garriock stepped onto the Wachenhiem Stadium turf at Skidmore College for her Lynx season debut less than 18 hours after a marathon 30 hour flight from Oz. She was jet-lagged, feeling 'a bit knackered' but absolutely determined to make the most of her first appearance. She did not disappoint in any way. In a very abbreviated number of minutes-- for Garriock at least-- she bagged two well struck goals and put the game away for Adirondack. Final score, ADK-2, Real Shore NJ - 0. The Lynx defense, Kienna Mitchell, Cassie Dickerson, Kylee Litchfield, and Lauren Robertson, was also outstanding on the night, holding the New Jersey team scoreless and literally snuffing any life or danger out of their attack. {full report to follow}

Aussie World Cup & Olympic star, Heather Garriock back on ADK roster

June 15 - Adirondack's Australian stalwart central midfielder and team play maker is back in the States and looking to create havoc for her WPSL opponents. She's had a crazy and hectic schedule this year in the build up for her country's run to the 2007 World Cup in China, not to mention her additional pressure of Aussie qualifying matches for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. You can catch her first Lynx home game of the season tonight at Skidmore College @ 6pm against Real Shore FC OF New Jersey.

Arbulu named WPSL Player of the Week. Cerrone selected to Team of the Week.

June 13 - Carla Arbulu (Ohio State) took no time making an immediate impact on the WPSL. In only her 2nd match with the Lynx, she gave an on field performance deemed the best of the week for the entire league. Also picked on the WPSL team of the week for June 8-11 was U20 National Team standout and Gatorade NCSAA High School player of the year, Hannah Cerrone (Boston College bound). These League honors will certainly help those A'dack players pick up some looks and nods from various pro women's coaches looking to fill their rosters for the upcoming Pro Women's League (WSII). Read the Philadelphia Liberty game report to find out why Arbulu and Cerrone were selected . WPSL TOTW article >>

Lynx gain freedom from past losses with a decisive 5-2 win over Philadelphia Liberty.

June 9 - The Adirondack Lynx beat the Philadelphia Freedom 5-2 in their first home WPSL match Saturday afternoon at Skidmore College. The tides have changed for the Lynx team as they were the first ones to tally, scoring just 5 minutes into the game and finally opening the flood gate to their true offensive power and potential... Full Story >>

Saratogian Newspaper Article features the Lynx Soccer Team.

June 7 - Brien Bouyea, Sports Editor for The Saratogian newspaper was at practice last week working a story on the Lynx. Here's the link to his online article. If you can pick up a copy of the actual paper, it has lots of great pictures to go with the story that aren't available in the online version. saratogian Adirondack Lynx article >>

ADK drops 2 games in a row in WPSL league play for the first time, losing to Connecticut 2-1.

June 2 - Playing their fourth game on the road this season has taken its toll. The Adirondack Lynx lost there second league match in a row. This is the teams longest losing streak since joining the league in 2006. The competition was former National Team and Olympic Coach Tony DiCicco's SoccerPlus Connecticut.... Full Story >>

Rough Roadtrip weekend nets the Lynx 2 losses in 2 days

May 19-20 - Adirondack took their talent to the road this past weekend with 2 away games packed back to back -- one a regular season WPSL match, the other a National Open Cup Tourney match. Unfortunately they earned no points for the WPSL match, being beaten by the Boston Aztecs 2-1, and also found themselves eliminated from the Cup with a 3-1loss to Soccerplus Ct. Boston Report >> SoccerPlus CT Report >>

A'dack beats NE Mutiny 2-0, advances in National Open Cup, Cerrone and Lowey tally

It took almost 55 minutes for the Lynx to get their "groove" back and pick up where they left off in 2006. Erika Bohn (Notre Dame, 2005) kept Adirondack close during the first half as she was called on to make a number of saves that would have been sure goals. Tabby Lowey (Northwestern, 2005) hit the nets first as she brilliantly one-timed a redirected ball in from about 15 yards out. Ten minutes later, Hannah Cerrone, (U20 National Team), drove home the insurance goal. Cerrone sliced and diced up the right flank, leaving several defenders in her wake then struck the rocket from 20 yards out. The Lynx now face Tony DiCicco's SoccerPlus team on Sunday, May 20 in Connecticut. The winner advances to the Region 1 National Cup finals.

Katie Gardiner and Laura Stockdale add more depth to the Lynx Roster

Katie Gardiner, a former Gatorade Player of the Year for Connecticut (and University of Hartford) and Laura Stockdale an English International, who started 17 games this past fall for perennial NCAA Division 2 power, Franklin Pierce College will add more depth to the already potent midfield. Full Story >>

Australian World Cup Player, Heather Garriock returns

Australian National Team coach Tom Sermanni is allowing Heather Garriock, a starting defender on the Matildas, to play with the Lynx this summer. Australia is currently gearing up for the 2008 Olympic qualifiers and their run at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in September. Last season, Garriock was the catalyst in propelling first year A'dack to a divisional title, and the East Conference Finals against the eventual WPSL Champions LI Fury. Full Story >>

Hannah Cerrone in training with U20 Women's National Team

U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team head coach Jillian Ellis took her squad to Texas from March 23-28 for three training games. Included on that roster was Hannah Cerrone who will be headed to Boston College in Fall 2007. Over the summer Cerrone will be playing with the Lynx in their bid for a WPSL Championship. Full Story >>

Lynx to host 8 week All-Female U11-U14 Summer Development School, starts in May

The Summer Development School is being created to support the mission of the Adirondack Lynx WPSL team...To provide youth players (U11-U14) an opportunity to dream and kick up there game a notch by training under some of the Adirondack Lynx Players! Full Story >>

Bohn will prepare for her dream to play professional with the Lynx in 2007.

Erika Bohn, 2004 College Cup Defensive MVP and National Champion with the fighting Irish has agreed to play with the Adirondack Lynx in 2007. Bohn is currently in residency with the US Women's National Handball team. However, this summer she will be taking time out of her busy schedule to prepare for the return of the US Women's Professional Soccer League. Full Story >>

Arbulu and Lowey to join the Lynx this summer

The Adirondack Lynx announced that it has added Ohio State defender Carla Arbulu and former Northwestern University standout forward Tabitha Lowey to their 2007 roster. Full Story >>

Carla Overbeck, Former WNT Captain, meets Lynx Players

A number of players from the All- Female Lynx Soccer Academy, and WPSL team were in attendance in Saratoga Springs, NY, when Carla Overbeck recently spoke in recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Full Story >>

2007 Lynx Schedule Released, includes Soccerplus CT with Tony DiCicco at the Helm

The 2007 North (Eastern) Division regular season champions will have their work cut out in 2007. The Lynx will not only have to face the New England Mutiny (Last year ranked # 19 in the World) and Long Island Fury (#8 in the World and 2006 WPSL Champions) but they will also have to face Tony DiCicco and Soccerplus Connecticut. Full Story >>

Lauren Robertson and Cassie Dickerson, 2 more from Ohio State commit to play for the Adirondack Lynx

Lauren Robertson, A goalkeeper currently in the U21 US National team pool and Cassie Dickerson, one of the best defenders to come out of the state of Michigan, will be joining two other Buckeye players on the team, Cait Colfer and Keiana Mitchell. Full Story >>

Cerrone selected as the #1 High School Player in the United States

Hannah Cerrone has added a very impressive award to her trophy case. She was recognized as the best high school player in the United States at the 2006 National Soccer Coaches Association Convention in Indianapolis on January 13 . Full Story >>

Keiana Mitchell, former NJ Wildcats Defender, joins Lynx

Looking to get beyond the WPSL Eastern Conference finals, where their season ended in 2006, General Manager, PJ Motsiff has secured Ohio State standout and former NJ Wildcats player Keiana Mitchell for 2007. Full Story >>

Building Blocks in place for a Lynx run at the 2007 WPSL Championship

This year the Adirondack Lynx will be increasing their player pool by adding a reserve team to the organization. On Friday December 29, tryouts were held at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury, NY. Four new members were added to a core group from the 2006 North East Divisional Champions. A number of players were also named to the reserve team... . Full Story >>

Adirondack Lynx Female Soccer Academy U18's to begin training at the end of October

The resumes of Kylie Watt, Becca Lee, Heather Hahn, Alicia D'Allessandro, Lisa Tarquinio and other top players have helped get their academy team accepted into the NEWSS and Orange Classic showcases for 2006. Full Story >>

Adirondack Lynx launch only All Female Soccer Academy in Upstate NY starting this Fall

Academy for U6 - U18 will support all local soccer clubs by providing a high level training place for advanced players to learn, excel, practice, and even go to select tournaments. Full Story >>

Newest member on the Lynx Team and Roster

Coach Mostiff's latest team member June 10, 2006 - The youngest member of the Adirondack Lynx roster joined the team Friday morning June 9. Timothy Wayne Motsiff was born to Coach PJ Motsiff and his wife Kate. Timothy joins his older soccer crazed siblings Caroline and Jack. The young Lynx recruit signed in... more >>

Coke has teamed up with Golden Goal to offer a $100 discount PER PLAYER in 2006

Coke, a major sponsor of the Adirondack Golden Goal is offering a $100 per player discount if your soccer team registers before May 31, 2006... more >>> .

Golden Goal will become home to the Lynx in 2007!

This is definitely a win-win situation. With the Women's Premier Soccer League being voted one of the best women's leagues in the world, the relationship between Golden Goal and the Adirondack Lynx is sure to draw some major players into the facility... more >>>

Ashley Moore, U16 & U17 National Team, commits to UNC

Ashley Moore headed to UNC Current Lynx player, Ashley Moore (Clifton Park, NY), considered to be one of the top 20 high school recruits in the country will be a part of the #1 recruited class for 2006 as she heads to the University of North Carolina according to the online source Soccer Buzz Magazine.

Moore has chosen to stay home this summer and play for the Lynx because she felt she really wanted to focus on training. Anson Dorance, Head Coach for UNC, has made it clear to her the expectations needed to play for a team of UNC's caliber. She feels that with less travel this summer and more time to work out with the Lynx should really elevate her game.

Moore should turn out to be a local fan favorite this summer because the Lynx will be playing 3 home games right in her "backyard" at the Clifton Commons.

Academy News

Summer Soccer School

U12, U14, and U16 Summer League Teams Forming.

The Adirondack Lynx Summer Soccer School is a unique 10-week training program for girls at the U12, U14, and U16 levels. The 10 weeks of training is meant to compliment a players club team schedule. Along with the training, the players will compete in a 10-12 game schedule in the Youth Premier Soccer League on 4-5 festival type weekends...More Info >>

Schedule

Upcoming 2008 Lynx Games
Game	Date	Location
UMass	5/10	Umass
NYAC	5/17	Golden Goal
CT	5/23	@ CT
Mass	5/31	ADK Dome

**home games bold, Schedule page has times, maps, & locations of the matches.

Video

Lynx Video is currently only available in the Windows Media Format. More flavors soon.