Coopers USFootyNews.com Goal of the Year

Portland Power and Seattle Grizzly, Martin Coventry, took at the 2009 Coopers Brewery USFootyNews.com Goal of the Year. Thanks to all the USFootyNews.com readers, Portland and Seattle fans for voting! Thanks also to Coopers Brewery for providing the prizes. Coventry's huge kick in the 2009 USFooty National Championship was almost enough to win the National Championship, while it was not, it did win Goal of the Year. The kick beat out a lovely pocket snap by Revo and Baltimore Washington Eagle RJ Wheelock and a nice left footer from OC Bomber Colter Alison.

Coventry's goal came at big moment in the game, but he knew he could kick the distance. According to Coventry, "I kicked a couple of nice set shots during the warm up and I was really switched on in the final, so I didn't hesitate. It was right on the edge of my range, but it felt great when it left my boot. I couldn't tell from everyone's initial reaction if it got over the line. The ump did a great job!"

Kicking a great goal is all and good, but the name of the game is championships. "I was disappointed that we came so close and lost. But also very proud of what we achieved. I think Seattle proved we can compete with the best teams in the country. The crowd support was tremendous. All in all it was an awesome experience."

It was a big year for Coventry. Goal of the Year, Runner's Up in the National Championship Tourney, and making the 100 game mark. What is unique about Coventry is that he has played for quite a number of teams across USFooty and been a major contributor not only for Seattle and Portland but also to the North Carolina Tigers. "I'm very proud of what I've achieved with footy over here. I have been part of some great clubs and been able to coach and play with so many great people. The 100 game mark really puts it in perspective. I've certainly covered some territory on and off the field! Special thanks go to my Dad, who taught me about footy and to my family for cheering me on" says Coventry.

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- Chris Adams
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