For many Arlington Soccer players, the club becomes more than a place to play — it becomes a second home. From recreational leagues and weekend practices to travel tournaments, friendships, and years of development, the experience often shapes players well beyond the game itself.

This year, Arlington Soccer is proud to recognize a special group of graduating seniors who have each dedicated more than a decade to the club. In honor of their long-term commitment, sportsmanship, and contributions to the Arlington Soccer community, these players have been selected as recipients of Arlington Soccer college scholarships.

The recognition celebrates years of loyalty, perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth through the sport. It honors players who grew up in Arlington Soccer uniforms, represented the club with pride, and helped strengthen the community for the younger generations following behind them.

2026 Recipients

• Owen Davenport — Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
• Bridget Meehan — Yorktown High School
• Mia Moret — Washington-Liberty High School
• Mackenzie Smith — Yorktown High School
• Alex Baltatzis — Yorktown High School
• Adelaide Zimmerman — Yorktown High School
• Rohan Kickbush — Yorktown High School
• Kalel A. Martinez — Wakefield High School
• Owen Bird — Washington-Liberty High School
• Dagny Schnitger — Arlington Tech High School
• Darragh Cahill — Washington-Liberty High School
• Lilly Thornblad — Yorktown High School
• Samantha Wong — Arlington Tech High School
• Isabella Coffin — Washington-Liberty High School
• Jessie Talotta — Yorktown High School
• Mateo Ruiz — Wakefield High School

What makes this recognition especially meaningful is the shared journey these athletes experienced over many years. Many started as young children learning the basics of the game and grew into leaders, captains, mentors, and role models within the club. They experienced wins and losses together, developed lasting friendships, and contributed to the positive culture that defines Arlington Soccer.

The scholarship also reflects the club’s belief that success is measured by more than goals or championships. Dedication, consistency, teamwork, leadership, and commitment to community are values that leave a lasting impact long after players leave the field.

As these seniors prepare to begin college and new opportunities ahead, Arlington Soccer celebrates not only their accomplishments, but also the years they invested in the club and in one another. Their stories are reminders of the lasting connections youth sports can create and the important role community programs play in shaping young people over time.

Congratulations to all of this year’s scholarship recipients, and thank you for more than ten years of representing Arlington Soccer with commitment, character, and pride.

OVERLAND PARK, KS, July 28, 2019. BREAKING NEWS: The Arlington Soccer ’02 Boys Red Team’s (ARL) bid for its second US Youth Soccer National Championship in two years fell short with a one-goal loss to Solar ‘02 Castro-TX. 

ARL surrendered only its second goal of championship week when Solar scored in the 61st minute of the finals to take a 1-0 lead. Although ARL continued to push the ball forward in the final 20 minutes of the match, Solar held on to its lead and thwarted ARL’s back-to-back effort.

ARL played very well throughout the week scoring 7 goals while giving up only 2 goals. As national runners-up, ARL completed the week with a 3-1-1 record. 

On the way to its second national championship match in two years, ARL finished preliminary round play with a first-place finish in Group B posting a 2-0-1 record with 7 points. In the national semifinals, ARL defeated Baltimore Celtic 2-0. 

(posted 7/28/19)