FOLLOWUP: #2 in the nation! Local players & their Seattle United team finish run at the championship

Thanks to Nikki for one more update on the Seattle United B98 Copa team’s run at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships, a regional U16 team featuring three players from West Seattle – (left to right in photos above) Akili Kasim (goalkeeper from WSHS) and Abel Kidane & Miguel Macias Garibay (field players from Chief Sealth IHS)

An update on the US National Championship Game:

The boys from Seattle played hard but lost to Baltimore 2-1 in the final yesterday in Tulsa. The team had an Epic run this year and will have a lifetime of memories.

The three players from West Seattle played outstanding – Miguel had a wonderful goal, Abel with his great passing, and Akili going the week with shutouts during his half of play.

All three boys said they are so grateful for the support they received, they couldn’t believe all the tweets, texts, Facebook posts, Instagram posts, even phone calls, and everyone who was up watching us play all week at 5:30, 6:30 in the morning.

From AKili, Abel, & Miguel, THANK YOU, WEST SEATTLE!

3 Replies to "FOLLOWUP: #2 in the nation! Local players & their Seattle United team finish run at the championship"

  • tim m July 27, 2015 (8:47 pm)

    Speechless,Great run boy’s! West Seattle couldn’t be more proud!

    Tim

  • Amanda J July 28, 2015 (9:36 am)

    Great job Copa ! You are #2, what amazing job. you play at the highest level of youth soccer and came out #2.Hold those heads high.

    Miguel keep up the great foot work and Akili I don’t even know what to say but your nickname should be Cheetah. You are fast and have cheetah reflexes.

    I can’t wait to see all 3 of you during high school soccer.

    Have a great fall season Copa

  • Pam July 28, 2015 (12:55 pm)

    Great job team! West Seattle is so proud!

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