Albuquerque has reason to celebrate this week after the NM Rapids U-19 girls soccer team claimed a national Development Player League (DPL) championship, bringing the title back to New Mexico.
The young athletes earned the top spot on the national stage, a remarkable achievement that puts New Mexico on the map in competitive youth soccer. The DPL is one of the premier youth soccer development platforms in the country, making the Rapids’ victory all the more impressive.
The championship win is a proud moment not just for the players and their families, but for the broader Albuquerque soccer community that has supported their journey. Competing at the national level requires dedication, teamwork, and countless hours of training — and the NM Rapids U-19 squad delivered when it counted most.
Congratulations to the NM Rapids U-19 girls and their coaches on this outstanding national title!
Sources: Albuquerque Journal
