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Local youth soccer players inspired by World Cup tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Local youth soccer players inspired by World Cup tournament

Summary

As the World Cup continues in the United States, young players are finding motivation from the tournament. Youth soccer players like Emerson Preall and Maizie Birke, both from the Girls U14 Division 1 Victor Soccer Club, express their admiration for underdog teams like Cape Verde. They view the tournament as a call to elevate their game and dream of competing at higher levels. Ashley DiDia, Vice President of the Victor Soccer Club, emphasizes the importance of building on this momentum at the club level to foster future talent in the sport.

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By the Numbers

•World Cup has been held in the United States for over a month.
•Young players express excitement about smaller countries like Cape Verde.
•Club leaders urged to leverage the World Cup's momentum for youth development.
•Emerson Preall and Maizie Birke actively engage in local soccer.
•Ashley DiDia highlights the need for community support in youth soccer.

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What they're saying

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The World Cup has been in the United States for over a month now, and with games taking place on our own country’s soil, it has everyone tuning in. From the oldest of fans to the youngest. “One of the biggest things that I loved was seeing the small countries that you don’t usually see,” […]
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