2012 Olympic Games Open with a Bang

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David Eulitt / Kansas City Star / MCT Confetti showers down on the Olympic athletes during the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 27. The London Games is the first modern Olympics in which women are competing in all events. 2012 Olympic games open with a bang 2012 Olympics: a historic event for women By Nobuaki Ono her country to send female Qatar, Saudi Arabia and The Yomiuri Shimbun athletes. Al Hamad said she Brunei, which had not sent Monarchy, an atmosphere of whimsy and the British people.” Ceremony emphasizes was proud to represent her female athletes to previ- party won out over pomp and circum- It was in the spirit of such generosity As cheers rang out country as a woman. ous Games for religious whimsy over solemnity stance during an Olympic opening cer- that the organizers chose not a single re- through the Olympic Sta- She was also the flag- and other reasons, to allow emony that allowed an economically be- nowned Olympian to light the cauldron dium, female athletes wear- bearer for her nation at the women to participate in the By Philip Hersh leaguered Britain to pat itself on the back. that will burn until Aug. 12 but seven ing hijabs marched in firmly first Youth Olympic Games London Games. Chicago Tribune Starting from his conviction that Brit- young athletes who embody the London holding their national flags held in 2010 in Singapore. The London Games is ain “rebooted human existence” with the Games’ idealistic motto and hope to “in- in the opening ceremony of She looked tense at that the first modern Olympics the London Games. event, and said she was in which women are com- In a city that knows how to do cer- Industrial Revolution, director Danny spire a generation.” Qatar’s flag-bearer was therefore determined to peting in all events and emony, from hoary rituals formalized Boyle called the entertainment piece of With 260 British Olympic medalists Bahya Mansour Al Hamad, smile while marching in the in which all participating in the Middle Ages to celebrating the the nearly four-hour ceremony Friday joining them, the seven young athletes 20, who competes in wom- Olympic opening ceremony. countries and territories Queen’s Diamond Jubilee last month night a “celebration of the creativity, exu- touched torches to copper petals that en’s shooting. It was the first The International have sent female athletes. partly through the Twitter feed @British- berance and, above all, the generosity of — See “Opening ceremony” on Page 2 time in Olympic history for Olympic Committee asked — MCT Campus www.ValenciaVoice.com NEWS August 1, 2012 2 Opening ceremony

— Continued from Page 1 rose to form a cauldron at the center of the stadium floor. It will be moved to another position before the track and field events begin Friday. Before the torch arrived inside the Olym- pic Stadium in the hands of five-time Brit- ish rowing gold medalist Steven Redgrave, Boyle had leavened the proceedings in a variety of ways, so the ceremony took on the overall air of frivolity that usually prevails at the closing rather than the opening. The Sex Pistols’ sardonic “God Save the Queen” played in the countdown to the official start of the extravaganza _ well before Queen Elizabeth II arrived. Row- an Atkinson, aka “Mr. Bean,” hammed it up with the London Symphony Orches- tra for the “Chariots of Fire” theme and did a Rosie Ruiz turn by jumping into a car in a video send-up of the movie’s fa- mous beach running scene. The 86-year-old queen herself took part in a video skit with Daniel Craig, aka James Bond, in which she and Bond entered the stadium by “jumping” from a helicopter. The ceremony could not have been

more of a contrast from that in Beijing David Eulitt / Kansas City Star / MCT four years ago, replacing Chinese milita- Drummers and volunteers perform before a scene of Industrial Age Britain during the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 27. ristic precision with British fancy. Hospi- tal beds for a scene honoring the National to belching smokestacks and pounding fireworks. That was followed by a long, by Tim Berners-Lee, the British scientist nity and held the telecast until prime time. Health Service were rolling onto the stage music announcing the Industrial Revolu- loud tribute to British pop (done with mu- who invented the World Wide Web. While there were two solemn mo- while a children’s choir sang the British tion and the advent of modernity, with sic and video at the dizzying pace of the Part hodgepodge, part head-shaker, ments of remembrance, one for those national anthem, “God Save the Queen.” its wonder and terror. Twitter generation), Kenneth Branagh as respectful of tradition and given to irrev- killed in conflicts, neither made refer- A pastoral tableau of this “green and As actors on the stadium floor de- Caliban in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” erent pokes in the eye, all this was seen ence to the 11 Israeli athletes and coaches pleasant land,” complete with sheep, picted the forging of one ring, four others JK Rowling reading “Peter Pan,” Lord live by billions of viewers worldwide _ murdered by Palestinian terrorists at the cows, thatched-roof houses (and, on cue, floated in like UFOs, linking into the five Voldemort being conquered by a pack with the exception of the United States, 1972 Munich Olympics. a couple of brief rain showers) gave way Olympic rings and setting off a blaze of of Mary Poppinses and an appearance where NBC refused to embraced moder- — Continued on the next Page www.ValenciaVoice.com NEWS August 1, 2012 3

— Continued from Page 2 For the first time, the parade of athletes included a woman in every country’s team. Two of the three Muslim nations that finally included women, Brunei and Qatar, marked the occasion with female flag bear- ers. The third, Saudi Arabia, chose a man. The British team wore white uni- forms with gold trim, a touch the ancient Greeks who began the Olympics would The “I’ll Just Have One More” Martini have seen as hubris. Two-time Olympic fencing champion 3 oz. gin or vodka Mariel Zagunis bore the flag for the U.S. 1/2 oz. dry vermouth team, while Muhammad Ali, who lit the 3 olives cauldron at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, 1 automobile was among the nine people who carried 1 long day the Olympic flag. Because Ali was too in- 1 diminishing attention span firm to walk half the stadium with the flag, 1 too many he waited for the others at the foot of the hill where it was raised. Combine ingredients. Drink. Repeat. Queen Elizabeth declared open the Mix with sharp turn, telephone pole. third Summer Games to be held in London, Paul McCartney led the crowd in a “Hey Jude” singalong and the world’s largest harmonically tuned bell tolled intermit- tently as the 80,000-seat stadium emptied. The only thing missing was a few choruses of “Rule, Britannia.” David Eulitt / Kansas City Star / MCT — MCT Campus Mary Poppins descended on to the stage during Opening Ceremony.

Never underestimate ‘just a few.’ Buzzed driving is drunk driving. The Olympic flag is raised in Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games. David Eulitt / Kasas City Star / MCT www.ValenciaVoice.com NEWS August 1, 2012 4 Female fencer leads USA in London opening ceremony New campus president legislation from 1972 which barred gen- ticipation in the games due to the So- der-based exclusions from participation viet invasion of Afghanistan, something weighs in on Olympics and benefits in educational programs and Johnson opines as a mistake, since East- activities receiving federal financial aid. ern bloc nations boycotted the Los Ange- By Fred Lambert “Title IX changed my life,” Johnson les Olympics in 1984. [email protected] said. “I was one of the first of 200 women Competing in some events in China in the state of California to get an athletic before joining the administrative side Female fencer Mariel Zagunis bore scholarship. Before that, women could of the sport to prevent future boycotts, the U.S. flag on Friday’s opening ceremo- not get athletic scholarships.” Johnson became an athlete’s representa- ny for the London Olympics, something Johnson is a two-time college cham- tive for the U.S. Olympic Committee. Valencia’s new East and Winter Park pion fencer from San Jose State Univer- “The silver lining for me in all of that campus president, Stacey Johnson, said sity, and was on the U.S. team in the 1980 was that it really made me become in- is historic for special reasons. Olympics in Moscow. Then President volved,” said Johnson. “And to represent “It’s very special,” she said. “I’ve got- Jimmy Carter boycotted American par- athletes’ rights and to try and make poli- ten emails and texts from all over the cies and get involved and become an offi- country because of this.” cer of a national governing body -- which Brian Peterson / Minneapolis Star Tribune / MCT When Johnson, herself an Olympic is what you call all the different Olympic Susie Scanlan of the United States, left, faces Olena Krybytska of Ukraine on Monday, July 30. fencer in the 1980s, became president of sports; they’re each national governing the U.S. Fencing Association in 2000, she bodies -- to help make sure those types Stacey Johnson: Differences of fencing led an international campaign to allow of decisions didn’t happen in the future.” women to compete in “Sabre,” the most She worked her way up to the vice By Fred Lambert somebody on their toe and score a point. macho of the three fencing weapons, presidency of the U.S. Fencing Association [email protected] When you see old movies, they would which also includes “Foil” and “Epee.” by the time the 1996 Olympics came to At- duel with Epee.” Fencing is divided into three differ- Sabre The effort passed by seven votes out of lanta, Ga. By then women were allowed ent weapons, Foil, Epee and Sabre. We “Sabre is traditionally connected 88 countries which cast ballots. to participate in both Foil and Epee fenc- got the break down on the varying disci- with the military, because the target area Coincidentally, the first woman in de- ing, but still not Sabre. Regardless, Title IX plines from Valencia’s new East and Win- is the waist up,” Johnson said, explaining cades to earn a gold medal for America “changed things radically,” according to ter Park campus president, Stacey John- that officers on horseback carried sabres. in Sabre fencing was Mariel Zagunis at Johnson, as about half of the participants son, who is a two-time college champion “Foil and Epee are with the point, and the very next Olympics at Athens in 2004. in 1996 were women for the first time. and former U.S. Olympic fencer. Sabre is like a slashing weapon. You can “Winning those medals really broke it “A lot of changes have occurred in Foil hit with not only the point but with the “Foil is the traditional teaching sides of the weapon.” open for the U.S., and we started to win a the fight for women’s equity,” Johnson weapon,” Johnson said. “The target area Johnson said that Sabre is the quickest lot more,” said Johnson. said. “It’s very exciting to have had the is the torso, not the arms legs or head.” of the three styles. “Sabre is very fast and Zagunis earned an additional gold opportunity to help U.S. fencing move Epee very exciting to watch, I think,” Johnson medal for the same in Beijing in 2008. that issue of equity for women forward “Epee is the traditional dueling said, adding, “All the weapons are beauti- Another reason why Zagunis is a won- David Eulitt / Kansas City Star / MCT in our sport, and to now see our fabulous weapon,” Johnson said. “The target ful and different. I don’t want to say one is derful selection, Johnson said, is because of The United States Olympic team led by fencer Mariel Zagunis, who is a wonderful ath- area is the entire body. So you can touch better than the other, but they’re different.” the anniversary of Title IX, congressional Mariel Zagunis in London Opening Ceremony. lete, carry the flag for our country.” HuNGEr HAs A FAVorItE bANd, too.

1 IN 6 AMErIcANs struGGlEs WItH HuNGEr. www.ValenciaVoice.com NEWS August 1, 2012 5 Casey Anthony judge visits UCF Criticizes cuts in funds the courts around the nation have sus- the courts to make them less important. HuNGEr tained, that we are on a path of no courts, There is also talk about retooling the for U.S. justice system no justice and no freedom,” Perry said courts to better support public policy during his nearly two hour address. and further downsize them to help deal HAs A toGEtHEr By James Tutten Born and raised in Orlando, as a child with spending and funding problems. HuNGEWE’rE r [email protected] Perry was inspired to go into law by oc- The state of Florida has the fourth FAVorItE casionally visiting the courtroom with largest populations in the United States, Chief Judge Belvin Perry Jr., who his father Belvin Perry Sr., who was the with nearly 19 million residents, and al- HAHungers is closer thanA you think. r each out gained national attention as the judicator second ever black police officer hired for most one-third of them have had some to your local food bank for ways to do your bANpart. Visitd FeedingAmerica.org, today. for the Casey Anthony murder trial last the city of Orlando back in 1951. Now contact with the court system in the last year, visited the University of Central as the Chief Judge for the Ninth Judicial five years. But in the ratio of judges to FAVorItE Florida last Wednesday to speak about Circuit Court of Florida serving Orange population, Florida ranks 45th in the en- too. the major issues facing our local criminal and Osceola Counties, Perry Jr. manages tire nation, according to Perry. bANd, justice system. The importance of voter a $42 million budget, 65 judges, 225 em- Two unnamed felony division judges 1 IN 6 AMErIcANs turnout and awareness were the key top- ployees and the additional court cases he in Osceola County were mentioned by struGGlEs WItH HuNGEr. ics, as well as a reminder from Perry to oversees as a judicator. Perry because they are currently deal- too. attendees about his upcoming reelection Perry addressed the framing by some ing with 250 to 350 cases within a two bid on August 10. media outlets and others in politics that week trial period. Another local judge 1 IN 6 AMErIcANs “I’m afraid with the climate we have the court system is just another govern- is currently scheduling cases for people James Tutten / Valencia Voice struGGlEs WItH HuNGEr. in our country today and with the cuts ment agency, so they want to diminish that want to go to trial for September of Judge Perry spoke to students at the University 2013, which is jeopardizing swift judicial of Central Florida Wednesday about the courts. action for individuals, like for insurance claims and other cases. level education is also under attack,” said Only 0.7 percent of the entire state Jordan Allen, Director of Political Affairs budget is given to Florida’s court system, for College Democrats at UCF. His group which has created drastic shortcomings. featured this speech as a non-partisan To keep one courthouse from closing event to inform students about issues toGEtHEr its doors between May and June of last with the court system and hear from the WE’rE year, the court had to borrow $99 million, notable Chief Judge Perry. which has to be paid back this year. Perry admits that his life has signifi- Aside from the legal system concerns, cantly changed since the trial of Casey Hunger is closer than you think. r each out other political issues facing student fi- Anthony, and he is recognized every- to yourto localGE foodtHE bankr for ways to do your part. VisitWE’ FeedingAmerica.orgrE today. nancial aid were discussed as issues that where he goes in public. On the way to can bring about higher young voter turn- this event he was being followed by two out in the upcoming elections. local T.V. news vans and a helicopter, Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel / MCT “Bright Futures scholarships are be- who believed he was heading to weigh Hunger is closer than you think. r each out to your local food bank for ways to do your Lawyers Jose Baez, left, and Cheney Mason, right, confer with Perry during the Casey Anthony trial. ing cut by the state and on the federal in on a high profile case. part. Visit FeedingAmerica.org today. www.ValenciaVoice.com OPINION August 1, 2012 6

of Tweets Summer 2012 Editors Editor-in-chief Bryan Levine the Week Managing Editor Marianella Zapata Noriega News Editor Fred Lambert

Copy Editor Jeff Shedden

Web Editor Brittany Rose

Feature Editor Neda Hamdan

Video Editor James Tutten

Summer 2012 Staff Shay Castle Sebastian Arbelaez Mary Stevens Francesca Fey Juan Gutierrez Amanda Smith Juan Gallardo Paulina Praphanchith Drew Martin Lovelyne Tussaint

Opinions expressed are those of the Valencia Voice, its staff members and contributors, and are not necessarily those of Valencia College, its staff, faculty, or student body. www.ValenciaVoice.com LIFESTYLE August 1, 2012 7 Annual music tour comes to Orlando Multiple bands perform, tudes of fans and bands from rocking out. group Of Mice & Men performed late Along with headlining acts like Yellow- into the concert and paid homage to those heat wave creates an issue card, New Found Glory and Taking Back that couldn’t take the high temperature. Sunday, was a plethora of up and coming He demanded that everyone in the audi- By James Tutten groups with dedicated followers. Over 75 ence to take a knee to honor those that [email protected] acts performed at multiple stages creating have fallen out due to the heat. This was the typical cossos atmosphere that come quickly broken up during several insane The Vans Warped Tour 2012 soldiered along with outdoor music festivals. mosh pits during the next thrashing song on through a breakneck tour as it arrived at The relentless summer sun baked the performed. the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlan- live music fans in attendance, but cooling “I thought this year was great because it do, Florida on Friday July 27. A fast paced areas and a high number of EMS workers was so sunny out,” said Chelsea Bixler, at- musical gauntlet burning through a record helped concert goers beat the heat. tending her sixth Warped Tour. “Last time James Tutten / Valencia Voice setting heat wave couldn’t stop the multi- Austin Carlile, lead singer of the I went there was a torrential downpour.” Reminiscent of past years, skateboarders show off their skills on a half pipe on Friday, July 27.

Another notable performance was ing rails and showing off their kickflip from Florida natives, Yellowcard, a com- maneuvers near the two main stages. mercially successful pop-punk band “He’s only nine-years-old and the from Jacksonville, that attract a strong kid can really rip,” said Katt Tracy, talk- reaction from fans when they gave props ing about her son Christian Frazier. This to the state they grew up in. was his second year skating at the Vans Though this tour is based on skate- Warped Tour and she hopes he will be boarding and punk rock culture, this the next big name professional skater newest tour featured a wider variety because he is a solid competitor at skate- than in years past. board competitions. “I’ve been to three Warped Tours Many bands also capitalized on mer- before, and I think this year had more chandise sales with vendor stands scattered laid back bands then recent years,” said throughout the fairgrounds. Many young Brooke Scruggs. This attributed to a fans after seeing their favorite bands live younger crowd who were less aggressive rush to pick up keepsakes to remember the than in years past, making the whole ex- experience, be it a sticker or a T-shirt. perience more enjoyable for her. As summer concerts go, the Vans On top of hard metal, ska punk, emo Warped Tour has been loved and hated and more, their multiple stages offered just like most live traveling concerts. As freestyle rap battles, smooth jamming music genres evolve, so will the selection reggae beats and much more. And like of featured acts for this annual music James Tutten / Valencia Voice years past a classic vans half piped fea- tour nearing 20 years of providing punk Tomas Kalnoky, the lead singer of Streelight Manifesto and the rest of the band perform at the Vans Warped Tour 2012 at the Central Florida Fairgounds. tured up and coming skateboards grind- rock music and more. www.ValenciaVoice.com LIFESTYLE August 1, 2012 8 Disney fails to impress Opening August 3 “Celeste and Jesse Forever” Typical family movie, their son. Writing that sentence even feels ridiculous, but in order to toler- acting less than average ate the movie you have to look past the implausibility. By Neda Hamdan “I thought it was a great family [email protected] movie and it certainly made me cry,” audience member June Worth said. Disney has come out with another “It showed their problems as a family, family movie, and this latest installment, since no one is perfect.” called “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” Jennifer Gardner is always good in includes a bunch of leaves. After count- movies that don’t require much intensity less attempts at getting pregnant, Cindy or emotion, but as a mom in real life, she Rated: R (Jennifer Gardner) and Jim (Joel Edger- is convincing as one on screen. Running Time: 1 hr. 31 mins.

ton), start to lose hope. David Morse, along with the other Courtesy of Disney Genre: Comedy Then one day, after few bottles of actors, did a mediocre job, as if know- Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton and CJ Adams star in Disney’s “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” Director: Lee Toland Krieger wine, they decide to write down what ing that their talent was going to be Starring: Andy Samberg, Rashida their child ought to be, put it inside a box overlooked in this Disney movie. Nev- This movie does a good job of bring- almost looked fake. Jones and bury it. ertheless, the child actor, CJ Adams, ing real-world issues, such as the econ- “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” “I thought it was pretty good,” Pamela did an excellent job portraying a kid omy or disadvantages of a small town, does not have the type of ending I ex- “Total Recall” Jenkins said. “I didn’t have much expecta- beyond his years. onto the big screen. Filmed entirely in pected, although it still reeks of Disney. I tions because it was a disney movie.” “It was a little cheesy, but I still liked Georgia, the film was almost an adver- would have preferred the typical “happi- The same night a boy miraculously it,” Kurt Jameson said. “The movie is a tisement, convincing you to move there. ly-ever-after” route over the one the film comes out of the garden claiming to be great one to bring your kids to.” Being that the scenery was so beautiful, it took, because it left on an awkward note.

Box Office ‘Dark Knight’ ‘Ice Age 4’ ‘Spiderman’

Rated: Rated: Rated: PG-13 PG PG-13 Rated: PG-13 This Weekend: This Weekend: This Weekend: Running Time: 1 hr. 49 mins. $ 64M $ 20.42M $ 10.89M Genre: Action/Adventure Director: Len Wiseman Total Gross: Total Gross: Total Gross: Starring: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckin- $ 289.1M $ 88.84M $ 228.61M sale, Jessica Biel, Bryan Cranston www.ValenciaVoice.com SPORTS August 1, 2012 9 Magic finally hire new head coach Jacque Vaughn chosen to Gregg Popovich. Vaughn was a student experience? Maybe so,” said Vaughn. I look forward to the challenges. What- of the game as he studied, analyzed “I’ve sat in the seats that the guys I will ever it may be, I’ll deal with it and we’ll run Orlando side-show and learned about the game on a daily coach have sat in. I’ll be able to relate to go forward as an organization.’’ basis under these men as a player. their personal, physical, mental stress- By Juan Gutierrez Vaughn, 37, is hoping that everything es that they come across everyday be- [email protected] he has learned as a player will translate cause I’ve been there. I think they’ll re- into success as the head coach for the Or- late to that and they’ll appreciate that, Jacque Vaughn spent 12 years in the lando Magic. and they’ll know that I’m fighting for NBA as a player. During his playing “Some would say I’m inexperi- them and I believe in them.” days Vaughn learned from some of the enced, but I’ve played 12 years and I’ve Vaughn, now the NBA’s second- best to coach the game including Roy coached two years. Would my resume youngest coach, becomes the 10th coach End poverty. Williams, Doc Rivers, Jerry Sloan and look a little nicer if it said 14 years of in the franchise’s history and will leave the San Antonio Spurs after being an assistant coach there for the past two Start getting seasons. He will take over for Stan Van Gundy, who was fired in May. kids through One situation Vaughn will have to handle sooner or later will be the issue involving all-star center Dwight How- high school. ard, who recently reiterated a trade re- quest from the Magic. Part of Vaughn’s plan is to reach out Donate money or time at and meet with every Magic player face to face in the coming days, including BigBrothersBigSisters.org Howard, whom Vaughn would like to End poverty. share some his visions of the future with and the direction the team is now going. Vaughn said he currently has no re- Start getting lationship with Howard but still looks forward to the opportunity of commu- kids through nicating with every Magic player. “I just embrace the challenge and highStart school. Something™ whatever the situation ends up being I’ll embrace the challenge,’’ said Vaughn. “I John Rouax / Orlando Sentinel Juan Gutierrez / Valencia Voice reiterated throughout the hiring pro- Jacque Vaughn during his playing days with New head coach Jacque Vaughn poses with Orlando Magic general manager, Rob Hennigan. cess that that’s what makes me unique. the Magic, in 2003 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Donate money or time at BigBrothersBigSisters.org

Start Something™ www.ValenciaVoice.com SPORTS August 1, 2012 10 Lions lose international friendly Stoke City beats Orlando; Bowl. 10,441 fans attended the match -- with our performance, seeing how we the biggest crowd of the season -- which have played three games in four days,” fresh off USL title victory was a friendly that was a part of a month- said Heath. long tour Stoke City is taking through The first half was very defense-orient- By Juan Gallardo the United States this month. ed. Both teams were able to make long runs [email protected] It was also a match-up that placed the down the pitch, only to be stifled when Lions’ head coach Adrian Heath against reaching the final third. It showed just how The English Premier League’s Stoke his former club. much different EPL play is from USL Pro. City Potters proved to be too much for “That is a club that holds a lot of Orlando relied on its quickness and long the Orlando City Lions Saturday night, memories for me, and it’s great to have passing on the attack, and the Potters used in a 1-0 loss for the Lions at the Citrus them here and I’m absolutely pleased size and strength to their advantage as they made their way down the pitch. On defense it was the much of the same; the Lions swarmed the ball on the defensive end. When they couldn’t make last minute stops, they were bailed out of tight situations with timely saves from keeper Miguel Gallardo.

Meanwhile, Stoke City’s larger play- Courtey of the Orlando City Lions ers were able to take advantage of the Li- The Lions lead the USL Pro League with 50 points so far. They lead 2nd place Rochester by 2 points. ons’ smaller forwards Dennis Chin and Rodrigo Lopez, whom Orlando chose to former superstar for England’s national sion of the ball and rarely lost a one-on- start the match, and out-muscle them for team, was removed from play just a few one battle for it possessions relatively easily, rarely being minutes into the second half. “It would have been nice to have gone caught out of position. The second half of the match was simi- into the game with a full week of prepara- It took Stoke City all 45 minutes of the lar to the first, with both teams struggling tion, but that wasn’t to be,” Heath said of first half to get on scoreboard, notching to crack the others’ defense in the final the final result. “I’m just glad that Stoke is their first goal in extra time when forward third of the pitch. Orlando City was able to here and they realize we are a good team.” Peter Crouch was able to head a cross to make a few more runs in the second half, Orlando City figures to rest key play- the wide open Jon Walters, who was able most notably a two where defender Erik ers in their final three matches of the sea- to set up and send a shot across the box Ustruck was able to bring the ball down the son, as they already have the regular sea- into the upper left corner of the net, beat- right side of the pitch only to have crosses son championship clinched, as well as a ing Gallardo for the first goal of the match. to the middle easily broken up. first round bye in the playoffs. They face Both teams kept in mind that the While Stoke City was never really off with the Harrisburg City Islanders and match was a friendly, and came out of able to get off a clean shot in the second the Rochester Rhinos before coming home Courtey of the Orlando City Lions halftime with numerous substitutions half, they still maintained control of the for their final match of the season against Despite losing to Stoke City Saturday night, the Lions clinched the USL regular season championship. to both sides. Most notably, Crouch, a match. They were able to control posses- the Dayton Dutch Lions on August 17.