U17 boys win summer showcase

The FC Sarasota U17 boys soccer team was recently crowned the champion of the Disney Summer Showcase Tournament June 18-20 in Orlando.

After committing to play in the tournament, three of the team’s starters became unavailable forcing FC Sarasota to play with just 13 players compared to the other teams, which had at least 17 players.

“Our team was focused from the first game to dictate the speed of play and not just boot up field in 90-degree heat,” coach Roy Hill said. “We had players step up in both performance and attitude. Our defensive play was solid conceding only one goal all weekend.  The team played great two touch soccer through our midfield while movement and runs from the strikers were excellent.”

The team will return to action in the San Diego Surf Cup Tournament in late July.