Soccer: Luckenbach, Snyder help Penn FC capture U-19 national crown
Pine Grove's Vitoria Luckenbach (left) and Tri-Valley's Cassi Snyder (right) pose with the 2025 18/19U US Youth Soccer National Championship Trophy (photo courtesy of Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Facebook).
Two girls’ soccer standouts from Schuylkill County played starring roles as the Penn FC 07F Black travel squad captured the U‑19 national championship with a thrilling 3‑2 victory over defending titlist MI Rangers FC Elite in the title match Friday in Orlando, Florida.
Viktorya Luckenbach of Pine Grove delivered a clutch performance, netting two goals in rapid succession after her team trailed late in the second half. After Penn FC got one back from Haley Bull in the 68th minute, Luckenbach struck twice to complete the comeback and seal the national crown.
Tri‑Valley’s Cassi Snyder, another Schuylkill County All‑State player, played alongside Luckenbach on the Penn FC roster. Both athletes were recognized by Penn FC coach Adam Freeman — formerly Blue Mountain’s girls’ head coach — for their elite contributions to the team’s championship run.
Luckenbach’s second goal was so spectacular it earned a spot in ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 plays, underscoring the impact she had in the big moment. Freeman praised both players for their poise and leadership under pressure.
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The victory caps a historic season for Penn FC 07F Black, and marks a major milestone for youth soccer talent in Schuylkill County. With two local All‑State standouts delivering in the championship spotlight, the region’s soccer future looks bright.
Both Snyder and Luckenbach head to Bloomsburg University this fall as part of the Huskies’ women’s soccer team.
