A local Edgemead football star recently returned from the United States of America where he competed in the 2025 Dallas Cup in Texas. Liam Solomons, a learner at Edgemead High School, represented Table View Football Club in the u-15 division during the tournament.
TygerBurger wrote about the young football player earlier this year, before the USA trip.
Then, proud father William explained, his boy had been passionate about soccer from the age of 4, starting out by attending skills academies. At age 9 years he began playing club soccer at Edgemead Football Club (FC), where he developed his skills and love for the sport, and after some time he played for several clubs before returning to Edgemead FC, where he continued to grow and excel.
William said his son had a great experience in the USA.
“The first week the boys were hosted by a soccer school in Austin, where they had access to amazing facilities – fields, gym, spa, recovery rooms, everything they needed. They played three warm-up games, won two and drew one.
“They then headed back to Dallas for the tournament, where they stayed with their home-stay families for the rest of the trip. That part was a big highlight for Liam; he really connected with the family and made some awesome new friends.
In the tournament itself, they played three matches, won one and lost two. Not the results they hoped for, but the experience was still so valuable.”
They also got some time off for sightseeing and just enjoying the USA a bit, he said.
“Liam came back full of motivation, he is really keen to take what he has learnt and focus on chasing a future in soccer. As a family we are incredibly grateful for all the support Liam received, and we hope we can do the same for the next youngster who gets a shot like this.”
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