Honolulu, HI - 6/25/18
Utah has 2 Far West Region Champions! Congrats to Utah FC 99 Black and USA 02 Premier!!
With these victories they have each secured their spots in the National Championships to be hosted in Frisco, Texas this year. The tournament starts with Round Robin play from July 24th-26th with teams advancing to Semis and the Finals July 28th and 29th.
Far West Regional Championship Match Results:
19U Girls - Utah FC 99 Black
Sun, June 24, 10:00am
vs. Hawaii Heat FC 99 (HI)
Result: W ( 1-0)
16U Girls - USA Premier 02
Sun, June 24, 11:30am
vs. WA Timbers 02 Red 1 (OR)
Result: W (2-0)
As stated by US Youth Soccer:
“USA 02 Premier (UT) claimed the 16U Girls regional crown with a 2-0 victory over WA Timbers 02 Red 1 (OR). Erin Bridges took the credit for both of USA’s goals as she scored in the 16th and 23rd minute, totaling five for the week. Timbers put USA under pressure especially in the second half, forcing the Utah side to keep up its defensive game, but USA ended up with the win.”
“After a 1-1 tie in group play between Utah FC 99 Black (UT) and Hawaii Heat FC 99 (HI), the 19U Girls final game was set up to be a close one. This time, a winner was decided and it was Utah FC who took the Far West Regional title after a 1-0 victory. Emma Card scored the only goal of the match as she sent a low driven shot into the back of the net. Despite Hawaii Heat’s best efforts, Utah FC held on for the win and will head to Frisco, Texas.”
Tournament Summaries:
Utah FC 99 Black, coached by Eric Brady
Far West Regional Championship Record: 4-0-1
With wins against La Roca (UT), Legends FC Academy 2 99 (CA-S), Players 99 Elite (NV) (Quarterfinals), Leahi 99/00 Premier (HI) (Semifinals) and a tie against Hawaii Heat FC 99 (HI)
11 goals scored : 3 goals allowed
Roster:
00 - Marren Nielsen
01 - Samantha Brady
02 - Tiana Tolman - (19U Girls Top Scorer - 3)
04 - Karli Nyland
05 - Alyssa Spackman
06 - Hailey Hillock
07 - Ashton Brockbank
08 - Emma Card
09 - Tess Donaldson
10 - Julia Dean
11 - Olivia Midgley
12 - Addison Tanuvasa
14 - Bryanna Carson
16 - Camila Retamales
23 - Alexis Reed
26 - Alaina Pestana (19U Girls Top Scorer - 3)
33 - Kelsey Salvesen
36 - Moriah Lucas
USA 02 Premier, coached by Patrick Rennie
Far West Regional Championship Record: Undefeated, 6-0-0
With wins against Santa Clara Sporting 02 Green (CA-N), NM Sting Samba Elite 02 (NM), WA Timbers 02 Red 1 (OR), 02 EBU Bay Oaks Mavericks Gold (CA-N) (Quarterfinals), Real So Cal 02 DPL (CA-S) (Semifinals) and WA Timbers 02 Red (OR) (Finals).
22 goals scored : 3 goals allowed
Roster:
0 - McKayla Wetsel
01 - Samantha Rollins
02 - Elizabeth Hoover
03 - Annyka Scherschligt
05 - Andelin Baldwin
06 - Hailey Povilus (16U Girls Top Scorer - 3)
07 - Erin Bridges (16U Girls Top Scorer - 5)
09 - Jordyn Roth
10 - Katie Houston
11 - Sophia Ewing
13 - Mackenna Doilney
14 - Emma Keith
16 - Emilie Rupprecht
20 - Ani Jensen
23 - Gentry Gibson
28 - Sage Stott
66 - Samantha Gordon
