ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lilliana Brinkmeier, Thorns North FC 2007 girls red

Lilliana Brinkmeier

Thorns North FC 07 girls red

The goalkeeper made three saves in the shootout as the Thorns beat Albion of Boise to win the 15U girls division at the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Presidents Cup to advance to the National Presidents Cup July 7-10 in Greensboro, N.C. "Lilliana’s calm, confident presence in goal resonates throughout our whole team," Thorns coach and Timbers-Thorns technical director Mike Thompson said. "Her ability to make a big save at critical moments not only keeps us in games, but allows us to attack our opponents with confidence."