Saipan Tribune

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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YOUTH PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Name: Jayda Mendoza
Age Group: U15
Team: MP United FC
Position: Center Midfield/Striker
Jersey No.: #12
Village: Finasisu
School: Hopwood Junior High School
Grade: 7th
Favorite Player or Team: US Womenís NT/Alex Morgan

Q: How did you become interested in football?
A: I like the game and how fun it is to play.

Q: Why do you like to play football?
A: I always like playing soccer since I was a little girl and I am not that good with other sports.

Q: What are your greatest football achievements/moments?
A: My greatest moment in football for this season would have to be making my first successful one-two pass that lead to our only goal in the game we won.

Q: What other message can you share with the football community?
A: Play to win but play fair. Always remember to have fun and enjoy the game you love playing, like football in my case, and NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

“Jayda was chosen because of her commitment and love of the game. When Michelle Masga and I first started coaching her, we noticed that she was a bit destracted and was slowly losing her love for the game, but as the practices continued, she regained interest. Jayda's commitment and drive stand out above all because she shows up to every single game and practice and gives nothing less than 110 percent effort. Her commitment to the sport is something that every player should follow.”-Jayda's coaches Jhaneeka Atalig and Michelle Masga

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Name: Daniel Kim
Age Group: U12
Team: MP United Silver
Position: Midfielder
Jersey No.: #14
Village: San Vicente
School: Saipan International School
Grade: 5th

Q: How did you become interested in football?
A: I did it for fun and to become a better player.

Q: Why do you like to play football?
A: I like to score goals for my team.

Q: What are your greatest football achievements?
A: I scored the winning goal against Matansa, 3-2. I also scored the goal that forced our game against Shirley's to a draw.

Q: What other message can you share with the football community?
A: Practice hard and don't give up.

“Daniel delivers when the team needs goal. After scoring, he always comes back to help on defense. He is much smaller compared to other players in his position, but he is not afraid to attack the opponent's defense. He listens to me, so he is easy to coach.”-Daniel's coach Joon Lee.