A large crowd filled two salons at the Ciociaro Club last Friday night to pay tribute to some of the town’s finest youth soccer players.
Teams from all levels of the Amherstburg Fusion soccer program – from U8 to U16 – gathered at what Amherstburg Soccer Club (ASC) president Nick Cacciato said was the inaugural Fusion banquet.
Cacciato thanked the parents for not only bringing their children all season, but the night of the banquet.
“What a great group of players we have,” said Cacciato.
Cacciato went over the name “Fusion,” what it meant and how it fits the Amherstburg program.
“We are put together in many ways,” he said. “We come together per week to practice and play games. I love the name now. It perfectly exemplifies what I feel we should be. We are together as a team, a club and as a community.”
Each of the teams presented awards to three of their players during the night.
Romey Edward, director of Fusion, said the evening was about the players who worked hard and sacrificed throughout the 2024 soccer season.
Edward also thanked the parents for their dedication as well as “unwavering support” during the season.
“You are the backbone of the program, and we couldn’t do it without you,” said Edward.
Coaches were also praised during the evening “for their countless hours of mentoring and guiding the players,” as were those who organized the awards banquet.
“You are part of the future of Fusion,” Edward told the younger players.
The older players have learned determination, respect and teamwork during their time with the Fusion soccer program, he added.
“Soccer, like life, is full of challenges,” said Edward. “It’s also full of opportunities.”
Playing soccer allows players to grow and “become the best versions of themselves,” he stated.
“The best lessons are in the journey,” said Edward.
Amherstburg Fusion soccer program presents inaugural banquet
By Ron Giofu
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