Atlanta Soccer » Leigh Ann Robinson http://atlantasoccerblog.com In the midst of a resurgence Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:42:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Beat Fall in Stadium Opener http://atlantasoccerblog.com/2010/05/beat-fall-in-stadium-opener/ http://atlantasoccerblog.com/2010/05/beat-fall-in-stadium-opener/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 03:26:41 +0000 Scott http://atlantasoccerblog.com/?p=409
Tobin Heath & Fitz Johnson Kicking Things Off
Tobin Heath & Fitz Johnson with the first kick
The answer to the trivia question is “Atlanta Beat’s Leigh Ann Robinson”. The Question  “Who was the first player to score at ‘KSU Soccer Stadium’?”. Unfortunately that goal went into the Atlanta Beat net and counted for the other team, Sky Blue FC.  It was a difficult position to be as the cross swung in and there was a player behind Robinson coming in on goal.  Had Beat GK Brett Maron, who started her second game of the year, stayed on the goal line the header would have been caught without incident. Unfortunately, Maron came out halfway between the goal mouth and Robinson and the ball went over her head.  That was one of the only defensive breakdowns of the game but it was a decisive one.

 I think Beau Dure (@duresport) tweeted it best. “The Atlanta Beat must be awesome in possession drills. Beautiful dribbling and passing. Finishing, not so much.”  It really was some of the best passing and dribbling I’ve ever seen.  Ramona Bachmann made several Sky Blue FC players look silly.  She owes the Sky Blue trainers some athletic tape because she was breaking ankles left and right.  McCall Zerboni  also really impressed me with her work-rate.  It was a great all around team effort and the Beat were unlucky not to convert one of their many chances.  After the game Coach O’Sullivan said “The girls are devastated right now but we’ve got to keep them up because if they keep playing like they are, we will do well.”

 This was the first Women’s soccer game I’ve been to and my family and I had a blast.  I will be covering several games from the press box but I wanted to experience this first game with my family as a fan.  My wife has never been a huge sports fan and my son, 5, and daughter, 7, have never been to a professional sports game.  I knew my son would have fun as a soccer player and a kid who loves music and the energy that comes from that type of atmosphere.  It was also educational as he asked me at one point very innocently what I was doing.  I explained that I was “encouraging the referee to make better decisions”.  (On a side note: there was at least one, if not two, missed calls in the box).  My daughter also stayed engaged in the game and asked “Do we get to come back again?” she said “This is my favorite stadium and I like watching the game.”  Again, not sure what stadium she’s comparing it to but I think it’s my favorite stadium too.  Even my wife had fun and said that her favorite player was Mami Yamaguchi.  She wasn’t sure why other then she thought she was really good.

 It was a great turnout of over 7,000 fans but that leaves 1,000 seats to be filled.  If you didn’t make it to the game you really should try to come out this Sunday, May 16th, as the Atlanta Beat takes on the Washington Freedom at 6 pm. If you want tickets call Jessica with the Beat at (678) 298-4780. I hope to see you at a game.

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Today at Shout restaurant in downtown Atlanta T. Fitz Johnson, owner of the Atlanta Beat, introduced WellStar Health as the Beats jersey sponsor for the 2010 season.  In addition to jersey sponsor WellStar will be the official health provider for [...]]]>

(Left to Right) Fitz Johnson, Leigh Ann Robinson, Dr. Simone, and Ramona Bachmann

 

Today at Shout restaurant in downtown Atlanta T. Fitz Johnson, owner of the Atlanta Beat, introduced WellStar Health as the Beats jersey sponsor for the 2010 season.  In addition to jersey sponsor WellStar will be the official health provider for the Beat but let’s hope they don’t have to rely on WellStars services too much. 

“The WellStar brand emphasizes ‘We believe in life well-lived’ and that resonates strongly with professional athletes. These athletes serve as role models for active living, and WellStar’s commitment to healthy living is further strengthened by partnering with the Atlanta Beat.” said WellStar President and CEO Dr. Gregory Simone.  

With both of my children being born at WellStar’s Kennestone hospital and spending a lot of quality time with their fine physicians in the years since I feel I’ve in some way been a part of the funding of this sponsorship.  As an indirect sponsor of the Atlanta Beat I give my full endoresement to WellStar in the reproportiating of said funds towards the Beat. I’m sure I’ll continue to contribute to those funds for years to come and hopefully WellStar will continue to be a sponsor for even longer. 

In addition to the WellStar sponsorship the jerseys were also sporting the “Citi” national sponsorship below the numbers on the back.  The Beat continues to make progress off the field and it sounds like things are starting to progress on the field as well. 

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