Early goal by Sophia Rossetto sends Father McGivney into Class 1A girls soccer state final

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Early goal by Sophia Rossetto sends Father McGivney into Class 1A girls soccer state final

Chris Walker | Special to the Post-Dispatch
Jun 4, 2026
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040626 sk FM_TC_1A_semifinal — Father McGivney's Sofia Rossetto (5) smiles after scoring a goal against Timothy Christian during a state 1A semifinal match at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium in Naperville on Thursday, Jun 4, 2026. Sean King, Special to
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Chris Walker | Special to the Post-Dispatch

NAPERVILLE — The way she flies all over the field, it’s rather surprising more people don’t know about Father McGivney senior midfielder Sophia Rossetto.

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