Quotes by Mike Aronson

“The second goal was a big one. That enabled us to play with a little more freedom. And the third goal, with the penalty kick and them losing (Gordon), that was a huge turning point.”

“He was phenomenal all night for us. Thats why hes an All-State goalkeeper and an All-American.”

“Its a lot different than a couple of years ago when we were the underdog. It was a lot easier to be the team thats not supposed to be here.”

“We missed out on our opportunities in the first half. Fortunately, so did they. And then we were able to get going.”

“I havent seen them. But I know theyre going to give us everything we can handle. Were going to have to be ready.”

“They played their hearts out tonight. If they didnt leave everything out there tonight, then you have something to be sorry about. If you left it on the field tonight, you have nothing to be sorry about.”

“I just thought it was time to be with [my family] more.”

“I came into this program and told them Id give them four years, and were all walking away with the one goal we thought we could get (being) unattained.”

“He always had the ability. He had some trouble adjusting to the high school level and playing against kids that were older than him.”

“Hes a very technical player and is not afraid to take on other players. It was just a mental thing. He used to dominate players his own age, and now that he has made the adjustments hes able to play against others his own age.”