Battle for the ball at Nike Crossfire Challenge

A Redmond-based Crossfire Premier player (left) battles a Seattle United player for the ball this afternoon in a U12 match at 60 Acres North in Redmond. This match was part of the Nike Crossfire Challenge, a two-weekend tournament featuring 540 teams from Washington, California, Canada and Hawaii.

July 18, 2014 6:21 pm
A Redmond-based Crossfire Premier player (left) battles a Seattle United player for the ball this afternoon in a U12 match at 60 Acres North in Redmond. This match was part of the Nike Crossfire Challenge
A Redmond-based Crossfire Premier player (left) battles a Seattle United player for the ball this afternoon in a U12 match at 60 Acres North in Redmond. This match was part of the Nike Crossfire Challenge

A Redmond-based Crossfire Premier player (left) battles a Seattle United player for the ball this afternoon in a U12 match at 60 Acres North in Redmond. This match was part of the Nike Crossfire Challenge, a two-weekend tournament featuring 540 teams from Washington, California, Canada and Hawaii. Age divisions are U9-U19 boys and girls.

The Reporter will feature a story on Crossfire on July 25. USA National Team player DeAndre Yedlin is one of many standout players who honed their skills for Crossfire teams.