The South Dakota United Spirit club soccer team is pictured after winning the United States Club Soccer U-16 National Championship on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Submitted photoAt nationals, South Dakota United competed against six of the top U-16 clubs in the country. In the championship game, Spirit closed the national tournament with a 3-0 win over Desert Community to bring a national title back to South Dakota. Hektner's journey with South Dakota United began before she reached high school. ADVERTISEMENTAs Hektner prepared to enter seventh grade, Pollreisz invited her to attend a South Dakota United training weekend.