There were a lot of goals scored on the pitch by our Sacramento Mohawks men’s and the Lady Salamanders during the National Cup Oct 5-7th.
The Mohawks had an exciting and hard fought weekend leading them to winning the “Play With Heart” Tournament. Star goalie Will Tiemeyer was selected to play for the SSUSA National Team which competed at the Homeless World Cup in Mexico City.
The men’s Sacramento Volunteers of America team was awarded the Fair Play Trophy for their spirit and positivity throughout the tournament.
The Lady Salamanders battled it out all weekend against Chicago and an All State’s team, ultimately taking second place while Chicago women took home first place.
The Lady Salamanders have two players, Tati Payton and Maddy Cirstea, who played on the SSUSA Women’s National Team at the Homeless World Cup.
Wait, it gets better! Although the Street Soccer USA National Cup is a huge milestone and epic experience for the Street Soccer USA players, we want the joyful, good feelings to last longer than the weekend. Some of our Sacramento players had incredibly exciting stuff happen immediately after the National Cup.
Check in with our SSUSA All-Stars below:
Misty Hiner, a first year Lady Salamander, resident of Sister Nora’s and a graduate of Women’s Empowerment received an interview for a paid internship at the State Capital working for Assemblyman McCarty– and GOT THE JOB!!
Tatiana Payton, a first year Lady Salamander, 2018 HWC player, SSUSA paid youth coach and current Up2us coach in partnership with Americorp came back from playing goalie in Mexico City for one week just in time to help her high school soccer team win their district championship!
Jennifer Schapira, a second year Lady Salamander, 2016 HWC player, graduate of Women’s Empowerment, SSUSA paid youth coach, found out she got into new housing AND was hired for a seasonal position by Sacramento Republic FC!
Shauntel Payton, a second year Lady Salamander, 2017 HWC player, SSUSA paid youth coach, Up2Us coach was hired by one of our partners who we deliver after school programing to as a Student Services Assistant at St. Hope Public Schools PS7 Elementary!
