FRISCO,
Texas, July 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Team
Give & Go, a non-profit organization developed to be a resource
and promote the game of soccer to African-American youth student
athletes excelled on the pitch this past weekend with seven of its
members winning the ECNL U14 National Championship with Solar
Soccer Club.
This past weekend, at the ECNL National Championship games in
Richmond VA, the Solar ECNL U14
demonstrated why they were the best in their age bracket in the
nation this year, showcasing a culturally diverse team that
displayed skills, speed, toughness and soccer IQ. Solar Soccer Club
U14 girls soared to national championship status, beating teams
such as Tennessee, MVLA, Matchfit and
Utah Avalanche in Tampa, FL at the
quarter-finals to continue to the Semi-finals in Richmond, VA, where they were able to continue
their winning streak against, LAFC Slammers and SoCal Blues, two of
the best California teams.
Members of Team Give & Go, including Coda Jones,
Zoe Matthews, London Young,
Kyla Dawn, Iriana Sarpy, Leah
Negeri and Dezeriah Scott were huge contributors of Solar's
successful season and ultimate national championship win.
"Team Give & Go is extremely proud of Solar's U14 ECNL
National Championship win, showcasing members of Team Give &
Go. Our mission has been to showcase and elevate the game of soccer
among African Americans and to have seven players on one team,
winning a national title gives us great satisfaction that progress
is being made and the world is seeing the contributions that
African Americans can make in the game of soccer," states
Troy Jones, co-founder of Team Give
& Go. "It's a privilege to have some of our girls receive this
accolade and encourage others to participate in this sport."
Team Give & Go's mission is to highlight and become a
resource for talented African-American and multicultural youth
soccer players around the country. Team Give & Go provides
African American & multicultural student soccer athletes with
monetary resources, a support network and access to training,
mentorship and information to begin or extend the lifespan of their
athletic recreational and competitive seasons.
Solar Soccer Club, home of national champions, is recognized as
one of the competitive top youth soccer clubs in the country. Solar
has consistently developed diverse youth players who are now
members of professional clubs or participate in national teams
globally. 2021 has proven to be an extraordinary year diversity in
the game of soccer for Solar.
Team Give & Go, established in 2018, provides resources, a
support network and access to training, mentorship and information
to promote & extend the lifespan of athletic recreational and
competitive seasons for the African-American student athletes.
Recognized as the only organization in the U.S. that focuses on the
development and nurturing of young talented African American youth
soccer players, Team Give & Go aims to close the gaps in the
youth soccer industry for young African American soccer
players.
For more information about Team Give & Go, partnering
opportunities, or to donate please contact T. Lynn Jones at 510-773-4565 or email
troy@teamgiveandgo.com
Media Contact
T. Lynn Jones, , Team Give &
Go, 1 510-773-4492, troy@teamgiveandgo.com
SOURCE Team Give & Go