The banquet will need to be postponed to 2/19 at 5:30 PM. I am sorry for those whose schedules are impacted by this – perhaps some can go on this new date that couldn’t before. I have ordered some things for the boys and they will not come in by the 2nd so instead of going ahead without, I will wait until everything is in. Again, sorry for any inconvenience this causes. I will post a sign-up for appetizers (tapas) that reflect the culinary diversity on the team. We will also be getting some indoor soccer here at the high school working over the next week or so so keep an eye out for that. 2026 season will be here before we know it!

HEAR YE HEAR YE!

A giant WARRIOR YELL for Super Gigi (Gigi), Lt. Dan (Lance “Danny” Thatcher, Dr. Jones (Dillard Jones), and the Killer B (Braden Benevides) – all of whom earned placement on the All-Area Soccer Team. You earned this honor with your dedication, hard-work, talent, and commitment to our school and each other. YOU DESERVE IT BOYS! I am very happy for you!

Big thanks also to Mrs. Benevides who liasoned with Lehigh Valley news and sent them our statistics. Without that, these boys may have not been recognized – and they needed to be! Thanks!

WABS FOREVER!!! What a way to start the NEW YEAR! Happy New Years Boys!!!

Hello WABS Family and Happy Holidays to all the Wilson Area Soccer Family – WABS, WAGS, Youth, Moms and Dads, and Everyone else.

Our banquet will be held on February 2nd (Monday – Groundhog Day) @5:30 PM in the high school cafeteria. Details to come but it will be “pot-luck” with the players and coaches supplying the food – moms and dads you are OFF the hook. The following awards will be handed out:

1. Varsity Letter Winners

2. JV Certificates

3. MVP

4. Golden Boot

5. Golden Gloves

6. Golden Grit

7. Top Striker, MF, and Defender Awards

8. Captain Award

9. Scholar Athlete Awards

10. Most Improved Award

and others…some with a touch of humor involved!

They’ll also be some nice things for all the boys.

Enjoy the break and the holiday!

World Cup Draw

I say “sort of” because of all the play-in tourneys that have to happen. I think USA will have to play awesome to get out of their group but I don’t see a particular “group of death” with the closest perhaps being Group L with England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama (who is stronger this round). Those are my thoughts. Love to hear yours! Hopefully soccer can help the world come together in 2026!

I wanted to say thanks for the card boys and your words. Thanks also to parents and other connected to the team for emails and kind words. Finally, thanks to the guys who have come by and checked in – it is good to see you and I know you’ve got my back. And I have yours.

We have a new player from Columbia – Tomas Zapata. Please make him feel welcome when you see him in the halls of if you are in class with him.

Banquet is not forgotten as is rest of VL point tabulations. I’m looking at likely December. Thanks for your patience.

Winter League Team is Forming – great place to get touches and work on your passing and chemistry with each other. Please reach out to Coach Walsh for details if you would like to participate. The club will offset at least some of the cost.

walsh.briang@gmail.com

If you forgot your uniform today, your next opportunity will be Friday after school at 2:15 PM down at the cage. After that, I will be obligated to fill out a reimbursement claim – they are not cheap! Please get them in! BTW – everyone who got one in today – +10 VL Points! I am still tallying them!

Where: Wilson Area High School Gym Basement – go down the stairwell by the doors to the practice football field. Ill post some signs

When: 2:15 PM – Monday

What: All Jerseys and Shorts – home and away, JV and Varsity. You keep the socks. If you borrowed a ball or I loaned you a jacket, please return that as well.

How: We will check off as you hand things in then you can leave! If you would like to assist, please let me know! I could use a few organizers. Thanks!

All good things come to end. It is hard. Remember the quote from Teddy Roosevelt…

Thank you to parents, families, and friends who have supported us all year. To those who have sent positive messages and encouragement, it was always appreciated.

Uniform collection will be Monday. Season Celebration Event date to be determined and announced within a week or so.

One on one player meetings will be conducted over the next month or so.

The team never dissolves … we will remain a brotherhood throughout the year -supporting each other, playing together, and growing together.

3800 Mechanicsville Rd, Whitehall Township, PA 18052