The Ukrainian Nationals Krush soccer team, coached by Gary Stephenson, finished as undefeated champions in the Girls U-15 Division at the Ninth Annual Ukrainian Nationals Invitational Tournament held in Horsham May 28-30.
The Krush defense, led by Sam O’Donnell and goalie Courtney Sullivan, consistently shut down their opponents. In the final, Mary Kate Bateman collected a hat trick as the Krush topped Nether Providence AA NPAA '94 Crush 3-0. The Krush also defeated Souderton Area SA Cyclones (5-1), FC York 94 Elite (1-0) and Vereinigung Erzgebirge SC Cheetahs (2-0) en route to the final.
Pictured front row (from left to right): Jamie Hafner, guest player Lauren Gargano, Kristie Cunha, Tori Adlam, Hannah Watts, Angela Tulio. Middle row (L to R): Melaine Rankin, Mary Kate Bateman, Gabby DiGiovacchino, Erin Ross, Lyndsey Stevens, Courtney Walker. Back row (L to R): Siobhan Spanninger, Kristyn Rose, coach Gary Stephenson, Marly Szczesnaik, Courtney Sullivan, Sam ODonnell, Francesca DAgostino.