Fort Couch student selected for U.S. Youth Futsal National Team

Isabella Blohm was selected to compete as a member of the U.S. Youth Futsal (USYF) National Team during a series of international games held in London and Manchester, England, in late December 2025. The team faced top international competition and trained with elite futsal coaches alongside teammates from across the country.

Isabella, who has played soccer since the age of 4, competes locally for the Beadling Girls Academy and the Pittsburgh Assassins Futsal Club. Her selection to the national team followed a competitive tryout process that included regional evaluations in Ohio and national tryouts in Michigan last summer. She was one of only two girls from Pennsylvania chosen for the team.

While in England, Blohm and her family also experienced the country’s rich soccer culture. They attended Premier League matches featuring Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City, toured Etihad Stadium and the National Football Museum, and explored holiday attractions throughout London and Manchester.

The international experience provided Blohm with the opportunity to compete at a high level while gaining exposure to global futsal training and professional soccer environments.