Lakota United Soccer Club - Lynx

The Lynx opened the FC Pride Cup in Indianapolis against CUSA Premier (Centerville, OH). The Lynx dominated the early going and opened the scoring when Katie Mueller got onto the end of a Heather McNutt cross. The second goal came via some fine individual skill from Rachel Gary who stole the ball, beat two CUSA defenders and played a perfect through ball to Mueller who claimed her second goal. CUSA didn't quit and early in the second half the Lynx inability to clear the ball from defense led to a CUSA goal. However, the Lynx had the perfect answer as straight from the kick off Claire Webb took the ball down the wing and fired in a cross which was deflected by a CUSA defender for an own goal. In the closing minutes, Lauren Hoover and Brooke Mauro added a goal apiece to secure a 5-1 victory. The Lynx got off to a rocky start against Waza FC (Livonia, Mi) falling behind twice in the first half. Each time Lauren Heger drew the Lynx level with two long distance goals. Eventually the Lynx settled down, running out comfortable 8-2 winners with 2 goals each for Heather McNutt and Lauren Hoover and a goal each from Claire Webb and Brooke Mauro. Sunday morning saw the Lynx needing a tie against Carmel Academy (Indianapolis, In) to reach the final. The Lynx totally dominated the first half with their defense not allowing Carmel a single shot on goal. The Lynx hit the woodwork twice and had several other shots go inches wide. Unfortunately, this wasn't to be the Lynx day as half way through the second half Carmel scored on a break away with their first shot of the game. The Lynx continued to push forward but could not force the equalizer. Having played so well this was a tough 1-0 loss for the girls.