The Deco United U6 team were crowned tournament U6 Champions at the Inaugural Venice Summer 3v3 Challenge on June 14/15 hosted by ChallengeSports and the Venice Area Youth Soccer Association.  Sebastion, Matthew and Matthew (from left to right) were lead by Coach Juan Alzate.  By winning the tournament the team qualified for the for the 3v3 Challenge Nationals at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex July 31 - August 3, 2008.  Contratulations to our Champions!

The Deco United U7 team finished in 2nd Place in U7 division after a heart wrenching penalty shootout after overtime play in the championship match.  The Championship match was tied at 5 all during regular play.  After 3 minutes of sudden death overtime, the team lost 2 to 1 in penalty kicks to the North Port Lightning.  Lead by Coach Juan Alzate, Giovani, Carlos, Christian, Anthony, Errol and Noah (from left to right) were undefeated until the final game.  Errol was undoubtedly the team MVP with his amazing dribbles and goals.  Most exciting goal was by Giovani who scored the game winner against a tough opponent Lehigh Lightning.  The team also qualified for the 3v3 Challenge Nationals at Disney.