On July 20, the United Football Academy (UFA) Norcross U16 the girls won the United States National Club Soccer Cup Championshipwhich took place in Commerce City, Colorado. This is the team’s first national championship, although they have won numerous local tournaments.
The National Cup is the national championship competition based on the United States Soccer Club Cup. Club teams qualify for the national tournament by progressing from the National Cup Regional Cups and Qualifying State Cups.
Most of the girls on the UFA Norcross team live and go to school in Peachtree Corners and Johns Creek. “The team is made up of local talent,” said Coach Sergio Magana, who is also director of coaching at UFA. “Our club serves the community. »
The members of the UFA Norcross U16 Girls team are: Ashley Binney, Theanna Burnett, Megan Childress, Samantha De La Cruz, Millie Filson, McKenna Filson, Hayley Foster, Sierra Fowler, Daniela Henriquez, Jocelyn Hill, Camryn Lampron, Danielle Mullins, Jocelyn Oballe, Maisie Pike, Liliana Johnson, Caroline Archer, Emma Markland And Marisa Lambert.
Coach Magana said most of the team has been together for 3-5 years. “They worked very hard and trained seriously for this,” he added. “The girls’ work ethic is second to none. They are all very competitive and determined to become better at their craft.
The mission of UFA Norcross is to “provide football players of all ages with the appropriate level of play and training in a supportive environment where skills for football are developed alongside skills for life,” according to the site. Web. The organization promotes the game of football by providing a positive learning atmosphere that allows players to reach their full potential.
