The bill, H. 3993, is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring the Soda City Football Club (FC) and its coaches for their outstanding performance during the Fall 2024 season, culminating in their victory in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) National Championship. The resolution highlights the team's achievement of winning back-to-back national titles, their undefeated regular season, and the significant challenges they overcame, including the loss of key players and the need for rebuilding. The resolution also acknowledges the leadership of Head Coaches Debola Ogunseye and George Trifos, as well as the support from their fans.
Additionally, the resolution expresses the team's aspirations to foster local youth soccer partnerships and to establish a women's team in the UPSL, reflecting their commitment to expanding soccer in the Midlands. It emphasizes the pride and recognition that the Soda City FC has brought to Columbia and the state of South Carolina, and it concludes with a directive to present copies of the resolution to the coaches and the club president, Tony Baker.