Weeks after hoisting a national championship trophy in Denver, the Colorado Rush South u17 girls were at Langoni Sports Complex practicing the sport they love. The Colorado Rush South u17 girls hoist the 2026 NPL Girls Black Division championship trophy on July 11, 2026. How did a group of girls representing Pueblo silence doubts and accomplish the feat of winning a national championship? The Colorado Rush South u17 girls' drive to win doesn't stop with a national championship. This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: 'We proved them wrong': Pueblo girls soccer team wins national title