The Pateadores G2005 RSM took home the 2017 Strikers Winter Cup championship this past weekend (January 21st - January 22nd, 2017) after both battling some tenacious opponents - and some torrential downpours. The G2005 RSM Pateadores won their bracket play - besting both Strikers FC North G05 IA (2-1) and Los Angeles United Football Academy (1-0). Then, in a cross bracket Semifinal, the Pateadores G2005 RSM battled a persistent Laguna United Football G2005 Blue club - eventually winning by a 3-1 tally. With the Strikers FC North G05 IA upsetting the top seed in their cross bracket semifinal, the Pateadores had the opportunity to meet the Strikers North G05 IA team again in the 2017 Strikers Winter Cup finals. In a match that experienced torrential downpours and difficult winds - on the turf fields at Vista Hermosa Park in San Clemente, the Pateadores dominated the final with some exceptional defense and exceptional strikes. The Pateadores G2005 RSM team prevailed 2-0 for their 3rd tournament championship this season - after also winning their SCDSL fall season with an 11-0-3 record!