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The Dash City 2009 North team has competed at various levels, against both boys and girls, and in a variety of competition throughout a successful 2020-21 season. Indoor, futsal, 9v9, and 11v11 were all part of the development pathway provided within the club against some of the best competition at events across the country, including the Plano Labor Day Cup, Veterans Cup, Dallas Texans Fall Festival, Premier Copa and Premier SuperCopa.

In June, the Dash ’09 team capped their season by playing up a level in the U-13 age group (2008 birth year) during the USYS Southern Regional Championships in Greenville, South Carolina. This allowed the players to experience a much more physical level of competition in preparation for competing in the Girls Academy beginning this fall.

"The team played up in the U-13 age group at a standard that exceeded my expectations, and I am extremely proud of them," said head coach Willie Fowlkes. "They have a tremendous future and I look forward to following them as they represent our 2009 age group at the next level in the Girls Academy league."

The experience gained wasn’t just about competing at a higher level but winning as well, as they topped Bracket A with two wins and a draw for 7 points against older competition from Tennessee, North Carolina and Mississippi. The team followed it up with a 2-0 victory over Savannah United Select (GA) in the quarterfinals before falling 1-0 to the eventual U-13 Southern Regional Champions, Team Boca (FL).

“The Southern Regional tournament was so much fun," said Dash ’09 player Baylee Corcoran. "My team and I got to play some of the best teams from the south. I also got to spend a lot of time hanging out with my friends.”

The team-building and experience on and off the field in South Carolina this summer will hopefully serve this rising team well as they continue their development entering the Girls Academy league in the fall.

"Going to the USYS Regionals was a great experience for our daughter. It really showed the level of competition that we should expect to face routinely in the future and gave the team exposure to different types of game strategies," said Mike Lafollette, father of Dash ’09 player Melody. "We are excited that the girls reached the semifinals and are looking forward to continued success. USYS produced a fantastic tournament dealing with weather that created unique challenges to get the games played."

Roster: Avia Hughes, Baylee Corcoran, Bella Rogers, Brooke Atkins, Bryana Molina, Caelyn Moore, Caitlyn Trosclair, Flori Allison, Hallie Montgomery, Harper Montgomery, Jillian Hutchison, Josie Hodgson, Melody LaFollette, Reagan Mermis, Rylee Struyk and Zoe Alami.

Head Coach: Willie Fowlkes.

Team Manager: Elizabeth Moore.

 

The club is very excited to announce that Bradbury Brothers will continue to support the club's Disability Program for 2021-22. The company is well connected with the club and supports youth initiatives within the local community. 

The program offers soccer programming for players with any form of cognitive or physical disability, including but not limited to autism, down syndrome, hearing & vision impaired, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke & neurological issues. The program allows participants to focus on their abilities, in an encouraging, safe and fun environment. The club will continue to provide two sites for fall programming at Bear Branch (The Woodlands, TX) and Dad's Club (Clear Lake, TX). 

"The Bradbury family and Bradbury Brothers are proud to continue serving as the sponsor of the Disability Program," said Michael Bradbury, Owner / Managing Partner.  "We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club in making a positive contribution to our local community.  I would like to thank the club for creating a positive and safe environment for children in our community with physical or mental limitations to enjoy experiencing the joys of soccer.”  

"Bradbury Brothers have been involved as a corporate partner of the club for many years. We greatly value their partnership in supporting a very unique and important program within the club," said Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations.  "They offer outstanding service to their customers and we look forward to continuing our partnership."   

 

 

  

Pictured above: Valentina Lopez, Kingsleigh Baquero, Collins Kendrick, Morgan Dowd, Anni Peterson, Michelle Gao & Marley English.

 

 

Pictured above: DDY The Woodlands Spurs.

 

 

Pictured above: Dynamo 13 South

 

 

"It's always an honor and pleasure to integrate soccer and the Memorial Day recognition of the armed forces.  As a former marine, it's tremendous that the club hosts an event to show support to all the men and women that have or continue to protect and serve the country," said Milton Arraez, Sergeant 2nd Battalion First Marines Super Squad / Tournament Director.  "A huge thank you also goes to all the referees, volunteers, players and teams that were involved in the event." 

 

 

"It's so gratifying to see so many of our players graduate after working very hard over the years and fulfill their ambitions of attending college, said Don Gemmell, Technical Director. Supporting our players in their academic life is crucially important to the club and we wish them every success over the coming years."  

 

"Some of these players have been with the club from a very early age and it's wonderful to see so many players move on and chase their dreams in college, said Stuart Fitzsimons, Competitive Director.  Huge congratulations to everybody involved."  

 

"Getting to know our players and being part of their lives is so rewarding. Our seniors moving on is bittersweet, said Randy Evans, Girls Director.  We will certainly miss them but also excited for their future and wish them the very best."

 

"Earning a degree will provide a strong foundation for our players.  It's exciting to see the many years of hard work and dedication resulting in the above college opportunities for so many of our players, said Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations. We wish them every success in their athletic and academic careers."

 

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