Stateside tourists stop off at Uppermill

RED, WHITE AND BLUE: Uppermill’s Harry Dixon (left) attempts to intercept a pass from Dimitri Sopkiw, of the Soccer Valley Club.

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A TEAM from America swapped sweltering heat for wet and windy Britain at the start of a 10-day tour.

And first up for the Soccer Valley Club, from Connecticut, was a match against a mixture of Uppermill under-14s and under-15s.

Despite the wet conditions, the game was played in a good atmosphere, with the visitors emerging 5-2 victors.

Uppermill’s goals came from Matthew McGroaty with a superb 25-yard strike, and Osman Bushara, who was rewarded for an impressive display.

The Connecticut club’s trip also included tours of Old Trafford and Anfield, a visit to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and tickets to watch Everton’s opening Premier League fixture against Blackburn Rovers.