Local team sweeps Pyramid Cup Tourney

Los Alamitos AYSO Region 159 Extra Soccer Team won the U11 group of the Pyramid Cup at California State University, Long Beach on July 27.

The boys kept a clean sheet for their entire undefeated journey to the championship, and netted two goals in the final to claim a victory over the tournament’s host Beach FC.

“In their first official tournament, the boys showed great composure, showcasing their collectiveness as well as individual prowess to go undefeated,” said Pascal Chheng, father of Extra player Ethan Chheng.

Overall the team netted in 18 goals in just four games, blowing out their opponents by three or more goals in pool play.