BOCA RATON, Fla. (November 26, 2013) – The 2013 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Girls Thanksgiving Interregional concluded its third day of play on Tuesday with the 1998 and 1999 age groups taking the field. The six-day tournament takes place November 24-29 at Spanish River Athletic Park in Boca Raton, Fla., and features elite girls teams in the 1996-1999 age groups from each of the four US Youth Soccer regions.

 

The nearly 300 leading players participating in the event have been selected from US Youth Soccer State Association and regional level evaluations. Throughout the week, players will train at practices and compete in matches against other regions, in front of national staff and collegiate coaches to maximize their exposure for selection to the next level of play.

 

US Youth Soccer ODP is the nation's original player identification program. With programs in all 55 US Youth Soccer State Associations, it is available to any player, regardless of hometown or club affiliation. US Youth Soccer ODP has continued its tradition of elite competition and player development for more than 30 years, and is the only development program that can claim members of Major League Soccer, the National Women’s Soccer League, and a majority of current and past national and youth national team members as alumni. To learn more, visit www.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/OlympicDevelopmentProgram.

Sunny Dunphy’s hat trick helped give Region IV a victory against Region I. Region I took a very early lead when Jenna Bike scored just three minutes after the starting whistle. Region IV recovered before halftime when Camryn Dyke scored in the 34^th minute, and Sunny Duphy put them in the lead in the 38^th minute. Dunphy continued her prowess in the second half, and scored twice more for Region IV in the 44^th and 46^th minutes. Bike got an additional goal for Region I in the 61^st minute, but ultimately Region IV got the 4-2 win. Jenna Bike’s two goals now put her atop standings as the 1998 age group’s top scorer with four goals total, and Sunny Dunphy closely follows with the three goals she scored today.

Region III and Region II played their entire match out to a scoreless draw. Despite the tie, Region II still remains atop the standings and is the only team in the 1998 age group that is undefeated.

 

The match between Region IV and Region I saw two hat tricks, giving Region IV their second win of the week. The concluding 7-0 score consisted of two first half goals and 5 second half goals. Sophia Serafin achieved her hat trick with goals in the 25^th, 51^st, and 67^th minutes, and Theresa Boade accomplished her hat trick by scoring in the 27^th, 60^th and 65^th minutes. Olivia Wade also contributed to Region IV’s victory with a goal in the 56^th minute.  

 

Goal Scorers and Results | Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013

 

 

1999	Region III	Region II
Final Score	0	3
Goal Scorers		Emina Ekic (28:00)
		Nicolette Hernandez (71:00)
		Sofia Rossi (78:00)