Sault United U14 girls clinched a championship win at the USA Cup in Minnesota - the largest youth soccer tournament in North America
“It’s important not to get discouraged when you’re down early,” says Lila Jarrett, a Sault United player and now international champion with the local U14 girls team.
That mentality was the team’s ultimate spark, which helped lead the girls past 30 other U14 teams in their quest of capturing the gold medal. Sienna Magli, a Sault United forward, says that kind of structure gives them a significant edge over other teams, especially in big tournaments like the USA Cup.
“When you don’t want to disappoint your teammates, good things happen,” he says. “Hard work sometimes outperforms straight out skill. I’m just so proud of these girls.”