The Eagles under 23 soccer team of Camarillo, CA, defeated Arizona Rush Nike 2-1 at the United States National Soccer Championships in Overland Park, KS, and became only the 2nd women's team in history ever to win three age specific national soccer titles. The Eagles previously won the National crown in 2004 as a U14 team and three years later as U17's. Colorado Rush is the only other team ever to win three titles (1999-2001).

With her 89 year old grandmother having driven 1600 miles from Ojai, CA, to watch her play for a national championship, Bianca Burright (Cal Poly) lofted a corner kick that Courtney Goodson (Irvine(w)) headed into the net to give the Eagles an early advantage.  Amanda Lisberger (Texas) and Charney Burk (UCLA) came within acrobatic saves by the AZ keeper of increasing the lead, while defenders Kelsea Smith (Pepperdine) and Shannon McFadden (Washington State) twice thwarted Rush Nike breakaways. With 15 minutes left in regulation, and the score knotted at one, Emily Cressy (Kansas) led Lindsay Bullock (Long Beach State) across the top of the box and the Eagles center midfielder stroke the ball hard with her left foot. The ball traveled at a 45 degree angle just past the diving hands of the keeper into the side panel of the net for the game winning goal. 

"We re-united a month ago as 16 really good college soccer players and this week it was just like old times - winning as a team" explained Eagles captain Amelia Mathis. 

"These girls never cease to amaze me", added head coach Vince Thomas, "since they were 13 years old they have understood what it takes to be a champion.  We are proud of the three National titles and look forward to trying for a 4th in 2011. That truly would be historic."

Eagles SC Under-23 Players

Amanda Lisberger  - Texas
Emily Cressy - Kansas
Charney Burk - UCLA
Amelia Mathis - UCLA
Courtney (Coco) Goodson - UC Irvine
Judy Christopher - UC Irvine
Kylie McDonald - UC Santa Barbara
Katy Robie (injured - WNP) - UC Santa Barbara
Abbey Brogan (injured- WNP) - UC Santa Barbara
Kelsea Smith - Pepperdine
Rebecca Klamser - Pepperdine
Sidney Garza  - Long Beach State
Lindsay Bullock - Long Beach State
Nicole Sweetman - Long Beach State
Jordan-Michelle Santos - Cal State Fullerton
Shannon McFadden - Washington State
Julie McKee - Cal Poly
Bianca Burright - Cal Poly