Girls 2011 ECNL standout Savaughna Anderson recently participated in the US Soccer Girls U14 East Regional Minicamp. Sav's performance earned her a spot at the next level as one of only 40 girls to make the cut. Spotlight sat down with Sav to chat about her tremendous opportunity.

SS:   What’s your name, town and current club team?

SA: Savaughna (Sav) Anderson, Plymouth, Scorpions SC ECNL National

SS: When did you start playing soccer?

SA: I started playing soccer at 3yo with my town's recreation department, Tots Soccer.

SS: How long have you been a Scorpion?

SA: Since winter 2024, one full year.

SS: What's your favorite part of Scorpions Trainings / Culture?

SA:  They push me to up my intensity, speed, skill, and compete at every training.

SS: How do you feel you have grown as a player and person at the club?

SA: I feel like my love for soccer has grown. I'm building my work ethic by running on my own and doing technical touches everyday. As a player I like to be considered one of the leaders on my team and I try to lead by example.

SS: Explain how you got involved with the US Youth National Team program and where you are at in the process.

SA: My team and I played well during a competitive league match in Long Island. A few weeks later Coach Nick notified myself, Quinn and Natalie that we had been selected for an ID camp with other top players from the Northeast. At the ID camp my teammates and I went in with a positive attitude, hoping to perform at a high level and support each other. During the scrimmage I scored 2 goals, one a header from a corner kick and the other an own goal from the 18 on the right side. The next step of the process is heading down to Georgia in March for the next ID clinic. I cannot wait!

SS: What was the previous tryout experiences like?

SA: It was a fun experience competing against and playing with the best. I loved training with elite players and being challenged throughout the 3 hour clinic.

SS:  What are the next steps?

SA: Continue working hard! Continue with my daily touches, strength & conditioning workouts, speed & agility, and private technical workouts. I am working with my trainer to eat clean and make food choices that help fuel my body. Some I like and others not so much, but I can tell it’s working. I am also excited to continue training with the 2010's as I join their team. I know working with this team will help improve my decision making and growth as a player. This has all been so much fun for me, putting in the extra work and getting to see the results. It's awesome and I am grateful for the opportunity.

SS:  What are you most excited about?

SAA: Being another step closer to representing my country, family, Club and town as a Team USA U14 rostered player.

Congratulations Savaughna! Good luck at the next level!