The following are a few of my photos from the celebration of Real Salt Lake's MLS championship at Rio Tinto on November 24, 2009.

The MLS Championship trophy surrounded by confetti

The Rocky Mountain Cup, The MLS Championship

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There was a new term that has been added to the English Lexicon this past week. The new word comes from the world of soccer and was coined in Provo Utah.



This video has been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNmPybFK2_o

The meaning of the word Lambert is to hit someone with cheap shot or play dirty.

Sample usage is: "Dude, like she totally just Lamberted you." Continue

High school soccer: 4A all-state first team
Published: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 9:46 p.m. MST

Midfielders
Kyleigh Royall, Sr., Lehi
Tallied 10 goals and 14 assists.

Defenders
Makelle Yates, Sr., Lehi
Led 4A's top scoring defense.

Goalkeepers
Briar Sands, Sr., Lehi


High school soccer: Second team all-state
Published: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 10:23 p.m. MST
4A Midfielders
Harley Spier, Sr., Lehi


High school soccer: All-state honorable mention
Published: Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 10:29 p.m. MST

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We've had a good run in the boys Utah State Cup tournament this year. Four of our teams made it to the Quarter Finals (U18 JP, U15 DW, U13 VM, U11 RL), two of the teams made it to the semi-finals (U18 JP & U11 RL), and one of our very own U11 Boys teams (RL) made it to the State Cup Finals this year.

The game will be played on Saturday and they could use a ton of support from the club for the team. If you'd like to watch the game and cheer our club along, the game will be held at Lakeside S… Continue

Congratulations to the U18 Arsenal team that beat Utah FC in the championship game 5-1 to win the Adidas Strikerfest.

This Arsenal team, including several guest players, represents probably 9 of the 11 Lehi High School starters for next year.

The following players were recognized for their outstanding play in 2009 and have been named to the all county team.

Keeper of the Year: Riley Anderson, GK, Lehi
Finished the year with six shutouts, organized the Pioneers from the back and displayed his power with his tremendous kicking ability.

ALL-VALLEY TEAM

Ian Ramos, MF, Lehi

Used his ball control to set the tone for his team and attack opposing defenses; also scored 10 goals himself.

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2009 All-Valley Boys Soccer Team
• Utah Valley Player of the Year: Jake Parkinson, F, Mountain View

• Offensive MVP: Santiago Castano, MF, Provo

Scored 18 goals for the year -- the most in Class 4A -- with his quickness, his power and his accuracy while also creating for teammates.

• Defensive MVP: Parker Brown, D, Timpanogos

His strength and power frequently helped the Timberwolves get out of trouble on the back line and set up set pieces, while he also scored two goals of his own.

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Ian Ramos' goal in the 3rd minute of play

After earning a spot in the 5A's Elite Eight, Lehi's season came to an end in the Quarter Final Round of the State Playoffs. The game could have had another outcome, but the Pioneers lost 2-1. After 8 straight wins, Lehi's season ends with a record of 13 wins and 5 lo… Continue

5A high school soccer: Viewmont goal trumps Lehi
By James Davis

Deseret News

Published: Friday, May 15, 2009 11:54 p.m. MDT
LEHI — With a 2-1 victory over host Lehi on Friday afternoon, the Viewmont boys' soccer team is headed to a 5A tournament semifinal showdown with Region 1 rival Layton High on Tuesday.

Senior Viking forward Brandon Trump came off the bench to break a 1-1 tie in the 53rd minute with a one-on-one goal against Pioneer keeper Riley Anderson.

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ADAM GRIMSHAW/Daily HeraldIan Ramos heads the ball in a game against the Viewmont Vikings Friday, May 15th 2009, at Lehi High School.

Saturday, 16 May 2009
Sloppy play costs Lehi in defeat
Jordan Christiansen - Herald Correspondent
The Lehi boys soccer team was as crisp as Jell-O in a swimming pool against Viewmont in the second round of th… Continue

http://www.uhsaa.org/bsoccer/2009/5Abrac.pdf

Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Lehi soccer upends Skyline
Jordan Christiansen - herald correspondent
The 2009 Lehi boys soccer team is going where no previous Pioneer team has gone before.

With a 3-1 victory over Skyline at Lehi on Tuesday, the aptly-named Pioneers are moving on to their first-ever appearance in the second round of the 5A state playoffs and their first win in any playoffs since 2004.

The Eagles tied the game 1-1 early in the second half, but on one end, Lehi goalkeeper Riley Anderson'… Continue

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There are hundreds of photos from Lehi's win over Skyline 5/12/09 on the UStarPix.com web site. These photos are for sale and include great action and close up photos of the players.

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Spencer Gray celebrates after his goal in the 25th minute

Ryan Curtis puts the ball into the back of the net for the insurace

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Ryan Curtis starts the goal fest for Lehi in the 12th minute of play

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Lehi soccer beats Lone Peak
Jared Lloyd - daily herald
In the first half of the Region 4 soccer contest featuring Lehi hosting Lone Peak on Wednesday afternoon, the Pioneers simply couldn't find a way to get the ball in the net.

One Lehi breakaway turned into the ball sliding just to the right, another just to the left. A good cross into the middle forced the Lone Peak keeper to make a great save at close range, while another cross ended up with the ball going just left again.

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Lehi continued its ball controll strategy in a 3-0 win over rival Lone Peak on May 6, 2009.

The half ended at a 0-0 tie despight Lehi's ball control that kept the play in front of the Lone Peak goal.

In the 46th minute of play, Ian Ramos passed a perfectly targeted pass to Austin Tucket for the first goal of the game.

Three minutes later on a free kick, Ian Ramos, kicked his trademark dropping curve ball that found the back of the net. This was similar to his goal in the Northridge game and d… Continue

Timpanogo scored a goal in the first half. Ian Ramos assisted Zack Morgan to score in the 2nd half to tie the game 1-1. Ian Ramos scored with less than 2 minutes in double overtime. Lehi Varsity wins 2-1 and now has an idential region record with Timpanogos.

On the JV Ryan Holt and Ty Skousen scored to lead the JV team to a 2-1 win over the Timpanogos JV squad.

Varsity Man of the Match: Ian Ramos

JV Man of the Match: Ryan Holt

Lehi defeated AF 1-0.
Dillon Straw scored the only goal of the Varsity game. Riley Anderson logged the shutout.

Lehi JV defeated AF 2-0.
Collin Gray and Byron Heise scored the goals in the JV game. Alex Rassmussen and Kyle Harris combined on the shutout.

Varsity Man of the Match:Dillon Straw

JV Man of the Match: Collin Gray