A Milestone Moment for Ignite FC: Our First Travel Victory

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and for Ignite FC's new travel soccer program, that first step was a giant leap forward this weekend. Today, we're filled with immense pride and gratitude as our 2014 girls' team etched their names in our club's history books by securing the first-ever travel soccer victory for Ignite FC!

As we look back on the road that brought us here, we can't help but appreciate the incredible progress these young athletes have made in such a short time.

Just a few months ago, they were all simply recreational players enjoying the game they love in their local communities. But a spark was lit within them – a desire to take their skills to the next level and test their mettle against the best competition in the area.

The transition to travel soccer is never an easy one, especially for a brand-new program like ours. Especially when there was not a single game of travel soccer experience among all of the girls in our program.

We went through our fair share of growing pains and challenges during the winter season as we laid the foundation for a competitive travel program. There were moments of doubt, frustration, and adversity that could have easily extinguished that initial spark.

But the true character of our players and their families has been on display from day 1.

We have been imploring our girls to trust the process, fall in love with the process of getting better and that one day that process will eventually love you back. #ProcessCreatesProgress.

Although we have chosen to keep our players focus on their improvement and not the scoreboard, as the game drew to a close, we could see and sense our players on the bench understanding the moment. Sometimes it’s hard to get young kids who are on the sideline to stay focused on the game. But we did not need to say word. They understood the moment, what it meant and the pride on display at the final whistle is something we will never forget.

As much as their skill has developed. So has their bond as a team. Never was that more evident as they celebrated together when the final whistle blew.

Ignite FC is built on a foundation of passion, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence. From the very beginning, we've aimed to create an environment where young girls can not only hone their skills but also develop the character and resilience needed to thrive both on and off the field.

This first victory is a resounding affirmation that we're on the right track, and it's only the beginning of what we know will be an incredible journey. As we look ahead, we can't wait to see what other milestones and achievements our amazing teams will unlock.

To our 2014 girls' squad: Congratulations on this incredible achievement! You've set the bar high, and we know you'll continue to inspire us all with your talent, spirit, and unwavering determination. You are the trailblazers, the pioneers who have paved the way for generations of Ignite FC players to come.

And to all our players, parents, coaches, and supporters: Thank you for believing in us and for being part of this momentous occasion!

Let's keep building!