Francisco Vidal, executive director of Sojourn House, stated that the tournament 'uses soccer as a tool to build community and promote healthy lifestyles.' Participating in the matches also helps improve players' mental and physical health.
The new Stomping Grounds facility in Culver City, California, aims to create inclusive spaces for underserved youth, offering opportunities for athletic and personal development.
Linfield could have been 3-0 up on the night before 15 minutes had gone, with missed chances and a near goal hitting the crossbar. Kearns's lack of concentration gifted possession to Fitzpatrick, who failed to find the target, a critical moment for Linfield's hopes.
Part of it was the mastery of self. It took discipline to transform myself into a better player, to overcome limited expectations from coaches, to surpass my own beliefs about what I was capable of. The discipline became its own reward, creating a quiet confidence that extended far beyond the field.
Captain Leah Williamson highlighted the exceptional strength of Sweden as a formidable opponent: "They're relentless in the way they go about their game. I think they sort of avoid the expectation of every tournament..."