Winner of the Crossfire Select Cup

This past weekend was one to remember. My team entered the Crossfire Select Cup playing a year up in the Platinum Division, and we ended up winning the whole thing.

Going in, we knew it was going to be tough. The other teams were older, bigger, and more physical. At first, it was a little overwhelming, but we realized if we wanted to win, we to keep on playing how we have all season. We focused on being more technical — quick passing, smart decisions, and better movement. That ended up being the difference.

Game Recap:

• Game 1: 2-1 win

• Game 2: 1-0 win

• Game 3: 3-0

• Finals: We played the best we played all tournament ending the game in a 5-0 win.  

Another cool part — I got to try out some new positions during the tournament. It was uncomfortable at first, but I ended up learning a lot. It helped me see the game from a different perspective and made me a more flexible player.

What I Learned:

• Playing a year up pushes you to be smarter and faster with every decision.

• Being younger doesn’t mean we can’t compete — we just have to play our style.

• Winning feels way better when you’ve had to fight for it.

This tournament showed me that our team can handle tough challenges. There’s still a lot we want to work on, but this was a huge boost of confidence. Can’t wait for what’s next.

Until then, let’s keep grinding