PLYMOUTH REIGN G209/10 VS ROYAL OAK FC U17G GREEN
Royal Oak FC U17G Green claimed the 2026 U17 Girls Premier State Cup championship with a dominant 6-1 victory over Plymouth Reign G2009/10 at Legacy Sport Center in Brighton. After an early exchange of goals, Royal Oak took control of the match with a strong attacking performance, securing the title and earning a spot at the Presidents Cup.
Royal Oak opened the scoring less than 10 minutes into the match after a one-versus-four breakaway created an opportunity for a forward to finish past the goalkeeper and give the team a 1-0 lead. Reign responded just two minutes later, capitalizing on a corner kick that found an open Reign player for a close-range finish to level the score at 1-1.
The tie did not last long, as Royal Oak regained the lead just five minutes later. A long-range shot found its way over the goal line to put Royal Oak ahead 2-1. The team continued to build momentum and added a third goal in the 31st minute with a composed finish past the goalkeeper, taking a 3-1 advantage into halftime.
Royal Oak carried that momentum into the second half, extending its lead in the 57th minute after a forward broke through on a breakaway and slotted the ball past the goalkeeper. Just three minutes later, Royal Oak struck again, converting a cross into an easy tap-in to make it 5-1.
The final goal came in the 75th minute when a Royal Oak player chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to complete the scoring and secure the 6-1 victory.
With the win, Royal Oak FC U17G Green are crowned the 2026 U17 Girls Premier State Cup champions. Congratulations to the team on an impressive championship performance and on earning the opportunity to represent Michigan at the Presidents Cup!