Utah Youth Soccer Association would like to congratulate coach Matt Long and his Sparta United 96 Girls Premier team for winning the Las Vegas Premier Tournament March 29, 2009.

In the preliminary round Sparta beat South Valley Strikers from California and Pride Copa 96 from Colorado. They tied Las Vegas Premier 96 White from Nevada and continued to the finals by earning the most points. The championship game was won by Sparta by 2 goals to 0 goals in a game against Eagles SC Eagles from California. Sparta 96 Premier Girls is coached by Matt Long.