OSU Women's Soccer Wins Their First NCAA Tournament Game Ever

Great game last night by the OSU Women's Soccer team! They beat Ohio State to advance to the next round of the NCAA tournament. It was nearly total domination by the Beavers as they score all of the goals in the game. Unfortunately, one of the goals was an own goal by a Beaver defender.

We had a little watching party at my house, and I haven't seen a ton of games this year but it was a very impressive showing by the Beavs. The goals were legit and the midfield domination was legit. And this was against a team that had only allow 10 goals all season!

Great job ladies and good luck against Florida on Sunday!

Former OSU Beavers score 2 goals to lead LA to tie AC Milan

Former OSU Soccer stars Alan Gordon and Bryan Jordan scored goals to help the LA Galaxy tie Italy powerhouse AC Milan 2-2. AC Milan is no joke and they had their stars in the game for most of the game. Ronaldinho, Inzaghi, Nesta, Di Gennaro, and Seedorf all played at least a half.

Former Men's Soccer Players Lead Way in Tie of AC Milan - OSU Beavers

Trailing 1-0, Gordon provided a goal from 12-yards out to tie the score at 1-1. After AC Milan scored a second half goal to make it 2-1, Jordan provided the final equalizer in the 66th minute with a goal off a pass from David Beckham.

Alan Gordon's Goal Video

Bryan Jordan's Goal Video

Oregon State soccer players are doing well at the next level

In the "where are the now?" category, the pipeline of OSU Men's Soccer players to the MLS is continuing. Robbie Findley is making an impressive start with the Galaxy and already has a goal. You can watch a video of the goal.

Check out more info at the Corvallis Soccer Blog that a buddy of mine has created:

Corvallis Soccer Blog: Findley and Fellow Beaver Alumns Making Waves

Robbie Findley drafted high by the MLS's LA Galaxy

OSU soccer forward Robbie Findley is playing with Becks.

The MLS had their amatuer draft recently and former OSU star was drafted with the 3rd pick in the 2nd round (16th overall). This is the second consecutive year an OSU player was drafted by the MLS. Findley is going to the LA Galaxy and will play with none other than David Beckham when he comes over from Real Madrid in the summer. Not only that, but he will join former OSU star Alan Gordon on the Galaxy.

Well done Robbie!

The only question remains, how could the Beavers not be better the last few years with 2 of the best players in the Pac-10?


Here's some more info:

Findley Taken by L.A. Galaxy - OSUBeavers.com

He is the third Oregon State player (and the highest drafted) to be taken in the MLS SuperDraft. Alan Gordon was taken by the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2004 (sixth round, 53rd overall). Findley and Gordon played together at Oregon State in 2003 and will be reunited with the Galaxy. Ryan Johnson was taken by Real Salt Lake in 2006 (third round, 26th overall), and he now plays for the Chicago Fire.

Findley was the first player from the Pacific-10 Conference chosen in 2007 and one of three taken by the Galaxy. Other Pac-10 players drafted were Ty Harden of Washington (2nd round, 23rd overall, Los Angeles), Tally Hall of San Diego State (4th round, 44th overall, Los Angeles) and Eric Ebert of California (4th round, 52nd overall, Houston).

Beckham Dominates Talk at MLS Draft - Associated Press

The Galaxy traded down twice in the first round and didn't select until picking Oregon State forward Robbie Findley as the 16th overall selection, the third pick in the second round.

"I've been looking up to him since I was a little kid," Findley said. "He's been one of the best players in the world. I've idolized him and now to get a chance to play with him, it will certainly help me learn the game and hopefully it will raise the level of the league."

Galaxy Get Top Forward, Two Partial Allocations - SoCal Soccer News

MLS: A fine day for a draft - Soccer America (Findley gets a mention)

Robbie Findley Should be Drafted Early on Friday by the MLS - Corvallis Soccer Blog

MLS: SuperDraft - highlight or sidelight? - Soccer America (Findley gets a mention)