11/21/06 - Crossfire Premier Girls ’91, based out of Redmond, Washington and coached by Peter Hattrup, assisted by Shannon Forslund and Stavros Anastasiou, won the GU 14 Super Y League National Championship in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday November 21st.
Crossfire ’91 (the GU15’s in WSYSA League play) defeated C.A.S.L. Elite from North Carolina 1-0 in the final. The scoreless match was decided on a strike from Maggie Graham. She took a loose ball 20 yards out from the goal and smashed it on a half volley into the upper left corner, avenging their 2-1 loss in the opening game of group play on Friday.
"It was a real team effort. Seven Different players scored over the course of the tournament and everyone played a big role." Hattrup said. Annie Sittauer, a defensive player won the tournament M.V.P. Hattrup described her performance as "amazing."
Although Crossfire Premier has had many teams compete in various National Championships, this is the first team to win. "We are happy to represent Crossfire Premier soccer and bring the club its first national championship," said Coach Hattrup.
“I’m really excited for our players and coaches. As a club this is what we aspire to. Congratulations to the girls," said Crossfire Premier President, Brian Klein.
