PORTAGE SC G2010/11 GREEN VS PASS FC U16G NAVY
Portage SC G2010/11 Green captured the 2026 U16 Girls Elite State Cup championship with an exciting 5-2 victory over PASS FC U16G Navy at Legacy Sports Center in Brighton. In a high-scoring matchup filled with momentum swings and impressive attacking play, Portage pulled away in the second half to secure the title and earn a spot at the USYS National Championships.
Portage opened the scoring in the eighth minute after an impressive attacking run through two defenders created an opportunity for a composed finish past the goalkeeper. PASS FC responded in the 16th minute, capitalizing on a corner kick that was deflected by a Portage defender before the ball was played forward for the equalizer. The teams continued to battle, heading into halftime tied at 1-1.
Portage came out strong after the break, regaining the lead in the 49th minute. A forward cut the ball back before delivering a perfectly placed shot into the upper corner of the net to make it 2-1. Six minutes later, Portage extended its advantage when a forward beat three PASS FC defenders before unleashing a powerful strike to give the team a 3-1 lead.
PASS FC refused to back down and responded in the 59th minute with a long-range shot that caught the goalkeeper out of position, cutting the deficit to 3-2. However, Portage answered immediately off the kickoff, finding the back of the net again to restore its two-goal advantage at 4-2. Portage added one final goal in the 76th minute, converting a corner kick opportunity with an easy tap-in to seal the 5-2 victory.
With the win, Portage SC G2010/11 Green are crowned the 2026 U16 Girls Elite State Cup champions. Congratulations to the team on an outstanding performance and on earning the opportunity to represent Michigan at the USYS National Championships!