Jones firepower too much for Washington
6 1st half goals drive 7-1 CPL playoff Pool B win, Final 4 next
By Patrick Z. McGavin
CHICAGO — The soccer field carved out of the open space of Calumet Park on the far southeast side of the city, just off the lake, is a natural wonder with open air and rolling hills.
Playing Washington brought back significant memories for Jones coach Derek Bylsma.
“Six years ago, we were both undefeated in the 1st Division, and whoever won the game was going to move up to the Premier,” he said.
“There were probably 600-800 people on the hills lining the field. Zoe Wright scored the winning goal, and we went up to the Premier.”
The stakes were not quite the same given Jones had already wrapped up the title in the group. But results matter and the level of interest and intensity are not something to ever take lightly.
“We were really looking to come out strong against these three teams and send a message to Lane, Whitney (Young), Payton or whomever we are going to be playing that we are not going to let up against teams,” star forward Carmen Marshall said.
“We need to treat every game like it’s the best team we’ve ever played. We don’t ever slack off or turn it off mentally.”
Marshall orchestrated another dominant performance with three goals as Jones defeated the Patriots 7-1 Saturday morning in its final game of Group B play in the Chicago Public League Tournament.
The Eagles (10-1-1) ran their unbeaten streak to 11 games and advanced to play at five-time defending city champion Lane in the first semifinal at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Young and Payton play in the second semifinal. The championship and third place games are scheduled for Thursday at Lane.
Against the Final Four teams, Jones lost 2-1 against Young in the Eagles COVID-19-delayed season-opener on April 28. Marshall’s two goals forced a 2-2 tie with Lane on May 7. Jones beat Payto 3-0 May 12.
Against Washington, the history of the dramatic Wright goal notwithstanding, Jones was not in a nostalgic mood. The Eagles scored twice in the first 1:25, and never looked back.
Sophomore midfielder Carolina Rondelli has emerged as a secondary scoring threat to Marshall.
In the opening seconds, she drove the left wing and made a terrific quick touch on a ball from midfielder Carolina Patterson for the fast 1-0 lead.
“That goal developed out of the back, and we played together as a team,” Rondelli said. “We have grown a lot since our first game of the year against Young, where we did not play as a team at all.”
Marshall commands so much defensive interest that it creates open spaces and big runs for Rondelli and Patterson.
“Playing with Carmen allows me to have more touches. She is always an outlet for me to play through, because she always gets there,” Rondelli said.
“She’s a great player.”
Marshall scored the second, third and fourth goals to earn the Chicagoland Soccer MVP of the Match honor for the second time this season.
Her speed, shotmaking and creativity with the ball unlocks the Eagles’ attack.
Midfielder Laura Rios, like Marshall another four-year varsity player, is the other primary orchestrator. Her corner and free kicks are the other crucial set piece component of the attack.
Patterson, who is lithe and strong with the ball, is another gifted young player. The sophomore generated three assists.
“We had a shortened tryout period,” Bylsma said. “We are not allowed to bring up JV players, so this year’s team is not as deep as some of the others, but our top 11 is probably the best we’ve ever had.
“We have some alumni come back and watch some of our games recently, and they’ve told me they are surprised at how much better the program has gotten.”
The youth and talent came in waves against the Patriots (9-4-0).
Sophomore Marisol Hamada, a two-way talent, had an impressive stretch late in the half by assisting Marshall’s third goal and scoring off a corner from Rios.
Sophomore forward Mia McRoberts scored the last two goals.
She showed impressive athleticism, collecting a ball from Patterson on the run and working the ball to the ground without losing her rhythm and finishing off the dribble.
Her second half score completed Jones' scoring. Rios finished with two assists.
“We have an amazing starting lineup, and whoever anybody needs a break or a rest, we have a good bench that can come in,” McRoberts said.
“We can keep playing without a drop off in talent.”
The back, framed by the Ellis twins -- Shayna and Parker, denied the Patriots any significant shots through the first half.
Olivia Rodriguez continued to impress as the other defender. Junior keeper Nicole Leon was solid with four saves.
Sophomore Jasmine Cervantes scored in the closing moments for the Patriots.
“Our center defensive midfielder, Laia Rodriguez, is probably our best player,” Washington coach Felipe Ponce said. “Jasmine is the one who scores the most for us.
“We graduated a lot of seniors last year, so we are very young, mostly freshmen and sophomores.”
The CPL Final Four proceeds without a surprise. Young, Lane, Jones and Payton finished in that order in the Premier Divison regular-season and will decide who wins the title.
Lane surrendered late goals against Young and Jones that resulted in ties.
After the lost season, the drama is tangible.
“When I first took over the program, they gave me a list of all the schools Jones had never beaten,” Bylsma said.
“The list was about 50 schools. Now it’s just one, Lane. We’ve tied them a couple of times, never beaten them. Lane’s tough, and it is always a battle.
“I like our chances. I think we have the players to do it, but I think we have to outwork Lane. That’s going to be tough. If we can outwork them, I think we have a good shot.”
Starting lineups
Jones
GK: Nicole Leon
D: Olivia Rodriguez
D: Shayna Ellis
D: Parker Ellis
D: Patricia Felder
MF: Giselle McPhilliamy
MF: Maia Lane
MF: Carolina Rondelli
MF: Laura Rios
MF: Caroline Patterson
F: Carmen Marshall
Washington
GK: Trinity Colon
D: Yaritza Mendez
D: Claudia Alvarado
D: Alexa Arias
MF: Lisbeth Gallagos
MF: Laia Rodriguez
MF: Citlali Perez
MF: Valerie Avila
F: Jasmine Cervantes
F: Yesenia Posada
F: Natalie Soto
Chicagoland Soccer MVP of the Match: Carmen Marshall, sr., F, Jones
Scoring summary
First half
Jones—Carolina Rondelli (Caroline Patterson), first minute
Jones—Carmen Marshall (unassisted), second minute
Jones—Marshall (Patterson), 11th minute
Jones—Marshall (Marisol Hamada), 28th minute
Jones—Hamada (Laura Rios), 29th minute
Jones—Mia McRoberts (Patterson), 31st minute
Second half
Jones—McRoberts (Rios), 60th minute
Washington—Jasmine Cervantes (unassisted), 66th minute
6 1st half goals drive 7-1 CPL playoff Pool B win, Final 4 next
By Patrick Z. McGavin
CHICAGO — The soccer field carved out of the open space of Calumet Park on the far southeast side of the city, just off the lake, is a natural wonder with open air and rolling hills.
Playing Washington brought back significant memories for Jones coach Derek Bylsma.
“Six years ago, we were both undefeated in the 1st Division, and whoever won the game was going to move up to the Premier,” he said.
“There were probably 600-800 people on the hills lining the field. Zoe Wright scored the winning goal, and we went up to the Premier.”
The stakes were not quite the same given Jones had already wrapped up the title in the group. But results matter and the level of interest and intensity are not something to ever take lightly.
“We were really looking to come out strong against these three teams and send a message to Lane, Whitney (Young), Payton or whomever we are going to be playing that we are not going to let up against teams,” star forward Carmen Marshall said.
“We need to treat every game like it’s the best team we’ve ever played. We don’t ever slack off or turn it off mentally.”
Marshall orchestrated another dominant performance with three goals as Jones defeated the Patriots 7-1 Saturday morning in its final game of Group B play in the Chicago Public League Tournament.
The Eagles (10-1-1) ran their unbeaten streak to 11 games and advanced to play at five-time defending city champion Lane in the first semifinal at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Young and Payton play in the second semifinal. The championship and third place games are scheduled for Thursday at Lane.
Against the Final Four teams, Jones lost 2-1 against Young in the Eagles COVID-19-delayed season-opener on April 28. Marshall’s two goals forced a 2-2 tie with Lane on May 7. Jones beat Payto 3-0 May 12.
Against Washington, the history of the dramatic Wright goal notwithstanding, Jones was not in a nostalgic mood. The Eagles scored twice in the first 1:25, and never looked back.
Sophomore midfielder Carolina Rondelli has emerged as a secondary scoring threat to Marshall.
In the opening seconds, she drove the left wing and made a terrific quick touch on a ball from midfielder Carolina Patterson for the fast 1-0 lead.
“That goal developed out of the back, and we played together as a team,” Rondelli said. “We have grown a lot since our first game of the year against Young, where we did not play as a team at all.”
Marshall commands so much defensive interest that it creates open spaces and big runs for Rondelli and Patterson.
“Playing with Carmen allows me to have more touches. She is always an outlet for me to play through, because she always gets there,” Rondelli said.
“She’s a great player.”
Marshall scored the second, third and fourth goals to earn the Chicagoland Soccer MVP of the Match honor for the second time this season.
Her speed, shotmaking and creativity with the ball unlocks the Eagles’ attack.
Midfielder Laura Rios, like Marshall another four-year varsity player, is the other primary orchestrator. Her corner and free kicks are the other crucial set piece component of the attack.
Patterson, who is lithe and strong with the ball, is another gifted young player. The sophomore generated three assists.
“We had a shortened tryout period,” Bylsma said. “We are not allowed to bring up JV players, so this year’s team is not as deep as some of the others, but our top 11 is probably the best we’ve ever had.
“We have some alumni come back and watch some of our games recently, and they’ve told me they are surprised at how much better the program has gotten.”
The youth and talent came in waves against the Patriots (9-4-0).
Sophomore Marisol Hamada, a two-way talent, had an impressive stretch late in the half by assisting Marshall’s third goal and scoring off a corner from Rios.
Sophomore forward Mia McRoberts scored the last two goals.
She showed impressive athleticism, collecting a ball from Patterson on the run and working the ball to the ground without losing her rhythm and finishing off the dribble.
Her second half score completed Jones' scoring. Rios finished with two assists.
“We have an amazing starting lineup, and whoever anybody needs a break or a rest, we have a good bench that can come in,” McRoberts said.
“We can keep playing without a drop off in talent.”
The back, framed by the Ellis twins -- Shayna and Parker, denied the Patriots any significant shots through the first half.
Olivia Rodriguez continued to impress as the other defender. Junior keeper Nicole Leon was solid with four saves.
Sophomore Jasmine Cervantes scored in the closing moments for the Patriots.
“Our center defensive midfielder, Laia Rodriguez, is probably our best player,” Washington coach Felipe Ponce said. “Jasmine is the one who scores the most for us.
“We graduated a lot of seniors last year, so we are very young, mostly freshmen and sophomores.”
The CPL Final Four proceeds without a surprise. Young, Lane, Jones and Payton finished in that order in the Premier Divison regular-season and will decide who wins the title.
Lane surrendered late goals against Young and Jones that resulted in ties.
After the lost season, the drama is tangible.
“When I first took over the program, they gave me a list of all the schools Jones had never beaten,” Bylsma said.
“The list was about 50 schools. Now it’s just one, Lane. We’ve tied them a couple of times, never beaten them. Lane’s tough, and it is always a battle.
“I like our chances. I think we have the players to do it, but I think we have to outwork Lane. That’s going to be tough. If we can outwork them, I think we have a good shot.”
Starting lineups
Jones
GK: Nicole Leon
D: Olivia Rodriguez
D: Shayna Ellis
D: Parker Ellis
D: Patricia Felder
MF: Giselle McPhilliamy
MF: Maia Lane
MF: Carolina Rondelli
MF: Laura Rios
MF: Caroline Patterson
F: Carmen Marshall
Washington
GK: Trinity Colon
D: Yaritza Mendez
D: Claudia Alvarado
D: Alexa Arias
MF: Lisbeth Gallagos
MF: Laia Rodriguez
MF: Citlali Perez
MF: Valerie Avila
F: Jasmine Cervantes
F: Yesenia Posada
F: Natalie Soto
Chicagoland Soccer MVP of the Match: Carmen Marshall, sr., F, Jones
Scoring summary
First half
Jones—Carolina Rondelli (Caroline Patterson), first minute
Jones—Carmen Marshall (unassisted), second minute
Jones—Marshall (Patterson), 11th minute
Jones—Marshall (Marisol Hamada), 28th minute
Jones—Hamada (Laura Rios), 29th minute
Jones—Mia McRoberts (Patterson), 31st minute
Second half
Jones—McRoberts (Rios), 60th minute
Washington—Jasmine Cervantes (unassisted), 66th minute