“I play in fall and summer. I like fall the most because it’s not as hot. It’s

“I play in fall and summer. I like fall the most because it’s not as hot. It’s hard because you have to hurry up and get your homework done.”

Lissy Stoffel

Player, age 10

“Soccer is the ultimate team sport — it’s just enjoyable to see it when they finally get it and things start to click.”

Dave Cooper

Coach

“Sometimes I play indoor in the winter, but I like fall the best because it’s outdoors and I get to see my friends more than in winter. We play other community teams.”

Claire Testa,

Player, age 11

“I am not allowed to do soccer unless I maintain good grades in school and get all of my homework done before practice. I play defense — it helps you get confidence [when you] help the team push up and shoot.”

Kelly Kozicky

Player, age 13