The Rhythm swept the defending PDL champions, Chicago Sockers in two games on
March 18 and 19. The first match was played on a small, bumpy field at the
Williamson County Soccer Complex.
The Rhythm won a fast paced game that was mainly played in the air due to the
bumpy conditions. The score was 2-1 on goals by Steve Marriner (PK) and
Lincoln Ziyenge. Rodrigo Costa scored a PK for Chicago in the 81st minute.
The RHYTHM line-up on Saturday was Brian Covey (GK); Danny Devall(D), Chris
Brady (D), Adam Cohen (B), Jeff Bauer (D), Jose Londono (M), Danny Rebuck
(M), Doug Schenkel (M), Steve Marriner (M) (PK goal 60th min), Lincoln
Ziyenge (F) (goal, 70th min, Jeremy McCLure (F). Subs were Shane Barrett,
Jeremy Fedor and David Moss.
The second match was played at Ezell Park on Sunday in wet and sloppy
conditions. The Rhythm struck early as Jose Londono scored a scrappy goal off
a couple of rebounds in the 3rd minute. Doug Schenkel scored a well placed
goal that squirted through the defense in the 17th minute. Jeffery Bauer
assisted. The final goal was initiated by Ben Fisher who charged up from his
sweeper position to win a set play crossing pass that he headed to a
streaking Jeremy Fedor. Fedor slammed home the goal in the 89th minute.
The line-up for the Sunday match was Freddy Huff (GK), Ben Fisher (D), David
Moss (D), Adam Cohen (D), Jeff Bauer (D), Jose Londono (M), Shane Barrett
(M), Doug Schenkel (M), Steve Marriner (M), Jeremy Fedor (F) and Danny Rebuck
(F). Subs were Jeremy McClure, Jason Taylor and Ramon Rocha. Coach Brett
Mosen was encouraged by the play and enthusiasm of the team. He believes that
things are coming together nicely and that the team members are working very
hard to get ready for the season. Assistant Coach, Danny Rebuck, formerly
head coach at New Orleans Storm,, bring valuable talent to the RHYTHM staff
as a teacher and player.
