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Be cool and have fun

For twelve years now our Sunday morning pick-up game has been a lot of fun for a lot of us. The game started out as a way for CYSA soccer coaches to play the game ourselves. It is our belief … Continue reading

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Soccer and blueberry pancakes on the same day

This Sunday, the Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship is hosting a blueberry pancake breakfast fundraiser at Brickhouse Pizza in the Center from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The blueberries are from Parlee Farms and the real maple syrup is from Cooking … Continue reading

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We’re moving to the turf for the next couple of months

In order to let the grass rest on the fields at Murphy, we’re moving our game to the turf field at McCarthy. Among other things, this gives us the opportunity to play when it is raining (if we so choose). … Continue reading

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Soccer was invented as a Father’s Day activity

Yep. That’s true. Soccer was invented as a way of letting dads and their kids have some fun on Father’s Day. Neckties had not yet been invented. Far be it from us to fight this ancient tradition of playing soccer … Continue reading

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Let’s kick-off at 9:00 AM

As the warm weather finally arrives, I suggest that we try to get back to our 9:00 AM start time. Late arrivals can join the game in progress. We’ve been drifting later and later. Time to reset to 9:00 AM … Continue reading

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Goldilocks Weather

The Hourly Weather Forecast for Chelmsford says that Sunday at 9:00 AM is predicted to be 60 and partly cloudy. By 11:00 AM it calls for 66 and cloudy. No rain forecast. This Sunday should see the return of The … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Weekend Game

Plenty of us are planning to play. We do have a game this Sunday. Historically, we have had a good turnout most holiday weekends. Weather looks spectacular for Sunday. High School sports should be winding down, college kids should be … Continue reading

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It is the soccer season — let’s play

The weather forecast says there is a 100% chance of rain this Sunday. However, it does not say that it will be raining 100% of the time. The last one I looked at said things like “scattered showers”. My hope … Continue reading

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Sky should be clearing…

We had a very good turnout last week at Murphy field.  I know it is a bit messy today (Saturday) but CYSA has not closed the field and the rain should be letting up for Sunday morning so lets give … Continue reading

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Is the grass really greener at Murphy? Come Sunday and find out.

The weather for Sunday is perfect for a good game. Clear and a bit on the cool side (but not cold). I expect to see everybody at Murphy. Kick-off at 9:00. White shirt/dark shirt (never a grey shirt). Bring a … Continue reading

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