Woodlands soccer player returns from Australia

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Sarah Piper, a player at the Houston Dash Youth U18 Girls Development Academy, recently traveled to compete for the United States U18 Women’s National Team in Australia, playing three games against Canada U20 WNT and Australia U19 WNT which was part of their training camp itinerary.

Piper said she took a lot away from the trip and is excited about the upcoming season in the new Girls Development Academy.

"On international trips I always learn a lot more about the game tactically than any other side," Piper said. "We focused a lot on our scouting reports of Canada and Australia, but also had meetings on how we were going to be able to beat their formation, style and speed of play."

Nick O’Shea, the Director of Coaching at the Girls DA, spoke highly about Piper and her accomplishments on the nationally stage, commending her for her dedication and experience.

“The Dash is extremely proud of Sarah and very happy she continues to be called up to represent the USA in training camps and International competition," O'Shea said. "Sarah will be a key player this year for our oldest age group in the new Girls Development Academy. Our Dash DA program is the only Houston based girls club in the new US Soccer league and that connection will open the door for many more Dash players to have the same great experiences as Sarah.”

Along with meeting and playing soccer against some of the best girls in the world, Sarah is thankful for the opportunity to prepare to play at the collegiate level.

"It is always fun to meet new people, but also to get closer with all of the girls I’ve gone to camps with since I will be playing them later on in college as well," Piper said.

Sarah is committed to play soccer at Duke University and plans to graduate from The Woodlands High School in 2019.

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