The Calcasieu Soccer Club 2013 Boys Yellow Team captured the Louisiana Presidents Cup in a thrilling penalty kick shootout, sealing a state championship that has ignited celebrations across the region.
The journey to the title was not straightforward; the side navigated the difficult transition from 9‑v‑9 to 11‑v‑11 play during the fall season, a shift that tested both tactical discipline and physical resilience.
Head coach Curtis Stewart, who has guided the group for three years beginning when the players were under‑11, praised the squad’s perseverance and highlighted the importance of community support in their development.
The championship match pitted the Yellow Team against a familiar opponent — a side they had split games with earlier in the season — adding an extra layer of narrative intrigue to the final.
Players and coaching staff alike expressed palpable excitement after the victory, with captain Tyson Stewart noting that the win felt like a culmination of months of hard work and sacrifice.
A New Chapter in Auburndale
From June 19 to June 22, the team will head to Auburndale, Florida, to compete in the U.S. Youth Soccer Presidents Cup National Qualifier, where they aim to translate their state‑level success into a national triumph.
The upcoming tournament will bring together the nation’s top youth clubs, and the Louisiana side enters with confidence bolstered by their recent penalty shootout heroics and a roster that includes standout performers such as Ward Fontenot, Bryce Williams, and Everett Hankins.
Beyond the field, the achievement underscores the growing strength of youth soccer programs in Louisiana, a development that local officials and the Calcasieu Soccer Club hope will inspire further investment in grassroots sports.