2008 Las Vegas Mayor's Cup

The 95 Ladybugs White reached the Championship game in the 2008 Mayor's Cup in Las Vegas. The Ladybugs opened the tournament with a 3-2 victory over Players SC 95 Blue scoring 3 goals in the final 15 minutes. Dakota started the flurry, Rachel S tied the score 2 mintes later and Kiley hit the game winner in the final two minutes of play. The Ladybugs finished pool play against the defending Utah State Champions, Sparta United 95 Premier. Down 0-1 late in the game and needing a win or tie to advance, the Ladybugs changed their formation to pressured the Sparta's defense. With 2 minutes left, Kiley scores to tie the game and send the Ladybugs to the semi finals. Up next, the defending Nevada State Champions, Vegas Vengeance 95 Select. The Ladybugs start strong, controlling play with good scoring opportunities but end the first half 0-0, That didn't last long as Dakota score the game winner at the 5 minute mark of the second half. With Kate's strong play in goal, the defense completes the shutout and sends the Ladybugs to the finals. Up next, the 2007 Region 4 Champion and #3 nationally ranked, Las Vegas 95 Premier Black. The Premier lived up to their billing controlling the game to 0-7 victory.