US Youth Soccer Announces Winner of the 2025 William J. "Billy" Goaziou Scholarship

Sofia Millner Calvo

Millner Calvo graduated Littleton High School in Colorado first in her class and will attend Cornell University this fall. She was a member of the National Honor Society and Vice President of her senior class.

Her extensive list of extracurricular activities includes Littleton's Key Club, Mathletes, Technology Student Association, Mock Trial Club and Band. Millner Calvo also played varsity soccer for three years and was team captain during her senior year. Her club soccer endeavors spanned eight years with Colorado United playing in the Colorado Soccer Association's Advanced League.

Millner Calvo also spent numerous hours volunteering in her community, whether with Colorado Feeding Kids, Project C.U.R.E, Passion Project, Valverde Elementary or as a coach for Lollipops youth soccer.

More about the award:

William J. “Billy” Goaziou was involved in soccer as a coach and an administrator for more than 25 years. He served as treasurer of US Youth Soccer and the Florida Youth Soccer Association, as well as chairman of the US Youth Soccer Budget and Olympic Development Program Committees. Bill also took office as U.S. Soccer Federation’s Treasurer in 1994, and was re- elected three times (in 1998, 2000 and 2004). Beyond the soccer world, Goaziou served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 2006, US Youth Soccer renamed the 14-and-Under Boys US Youth Soccer National Championship Cup in honor of Billy Goaziou. To further honor Billy, the US Youth Soccer Foundation has established scholarships in his memory for all that he has done for US Youth Soccer and soccer in the United States. The basis for awarding of the scholarships will be community service and giving back to the game. 



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