Big dreams and hard work are paying off for young soccer players across Missouri!

The Missouri Youth Soccer Association announced that eight girls and 12 boys were selected for upcoming Midwest Region interregional events,

through the Olympic Development Program.

These 20 young athletes have earned an exciting opportunity to continue developing their skills,

and represent their state in a competitive regional soccer environment.

What Is the Olympic Development Program?

The Olympic Development Program helps identify and develop talented soccer players through advanced,

training, coaching, and opportunities to compete against other skilled athletes.

For young players, participating can be an important step in their athletic journey.

Being selected is a reminder that dedication, practice, teamwork, and a love for the game can help young athletes reach new goals.

Celebrating Missouri’s Rising Soccer Stars

Every athlete’s journey looks different.

Some players are working toward regional recognition,

while others are learning the fundamentals and building confidence on the field.

Each step forward matters!

These selections also celebrate the families, coaches, teammates, and communities who encourage,

young athletes to keep learning and improving.

To every young athlete chasing a dream:

keep practicing, support your teammates, celebrate others’ accomplishments, and believe in what you can achieve.

Missouri’s young soccer stars are showing us what’s possible!

Young athletes. Big Dreams.