Lakota United Soccer Club - Lynx

The Lynx kicked off their Spring 2006 season in the PRF United Cup. Although the Lynx went through their pool games unbeaten with one win and two draws it was not enough to earn a place in the championship game. The Lynx went into their first game against the Westside Chargers having only practised outside one since the end of the 2005 Fall season. The girls were very rusty and played poorly by their standards. The Lynx fell behind early and only headed clearance off the line by Rachel Gary prevented the Lynx being two down at half time. The Lynx finally started to pressure the Chargers in last 10 minutes and put them under constant pressure. After having a goal disallowed for offside, guest player Heather McNutt grabbed a dramatic equalizer from a corner kick with just two minutes remaining. Saturday afternoon saw a the Lynx take out their frustrations on the Harrison Cobras. The Lynx dominated the early possession with Lauren Heger, Claire Webb and Heather McNutt scoring in the first 10 minutes. In the second half Katie Mueller added two goals and excellent passing from Rachel Gary and Kristyn Hatke allowed Claire Webb to score her second. The Lynx ran out convincing 6-0 winners. Sunday morning saw an epic game against the very good Knoxville Outlaws. The Lynx controlled the game early and after Claire Webb was fouled just outside the penalty area Lauren Hoover stepped up and blasted the free kick home. However, the Outlaws fought back and after a period of intense pressure equalized just before half time. The Lynx took the momentum again in the second half and Cailyn Wachtel burst through to put the Lynx back in the lead. Again, the Outlaws battled back to tie the game 2-2. Needing a win to advance to the final the Lynx threw everyone forward in the final minutes with Cailyn and Lauren Heger coming close to scoring. The game finished as a 2-2 draw with the Outlaws advancing to the final and their coach being gracious enough to admit that the Lynx had deserved to win.