Mclean 06 Gold Soccer Team, Arlington Soccer Invitational Champions

After a good winter futsal season but without having played soccer together on a larger field since November, the March 4-5 Arlington Spring Invitational Soccer Tournament was going to be an opportunity for McLean Youth Soccer’s U11 Boys Gold team to come into its own and prove its mettle. And that they did! They started strong on Saturday with 3-0 and 4-0 wins against tournament host Arlington Gold and Loudoun Gray, respectively. Already qualified for the final, the boys nevertheless did not let up in their last Sunday morning bracket game, dispatching Southwestern Black 8-0. Preceded by a pep talk from DC United pro midfielder Julian Buescher, the final proved to be equally devoid of suspense, with another 8-0 romp over Vienna White. This weekend was the perfect start to the Spring season, and a confidence booster ahead of their own home tournament in McLean on March 18-19. This time, Gold will be in a higher division: come and cheer them on at Lewinsville Park!

by Franck Journoud