MWR Holds International Soccer Tournament

Story and Photos by GMSN Rashond Grant\NAS Sigonella Public Affairs

SIGONELLA, Sicily – Service members and civilians from throughout Europe participated in a soccer invitational held at Naval Air Station Sigonella April 13.

There were 10 teams made up of service members, civilians, local nationals and families brought together by the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation center to play soccer on the NAS II sports field. The teams in attendance included Sigonella FC, Stuttgart FC, PWD United, Lakenheath, Wiesbaden, Italian Air Force, Hospital FC, North Atlantic Treaty Organization FC, Motta Sant’Anastasia, and Naples Security FC.

As the teams went head-to-head in a tournament style soccer event, each match concluded with a great deal of respect for one another.

“Soccer is a world sport,” said MWR fitness specialist Jermaine Weekes says. “I can’t think of a better way to bring all the cultures here in Sigonella, including the Sicilian community together.”

The Italian Air Force and Motta teams played for the top spot. In the end, Motta came out victorious.

“It turned out to be a perfect day for soccer,” said MWR fitness specialist Jermaine Weekes. “Clear blue skies with cool temperatures, there was nothing but good vibes going around amongst the players from each team.”