Trotwood Soccer Program Reinstated After Over a Decade

SAY Soccer returns with plans to help rebuild the community and provide opportunities for local youth.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:21am

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After being discontinued for more than 10 years, the SAY Soccer program in Trotwood, Ohio has been reinstated. The program's president, Natali Smith, and secretary, Kwestion Ahmad, are leading the effort to bring back the youth soccer league with the goal of providing positive extracurricular activities and rebuilding pride in the community. The program's opening day event featured local small businesses and celebrated the return of the sport to the area.

Why it matters

The return of the SAY Soccer program in Trotwood is seen as an important step in providing opportunities for local youth and helping to revitalize the community. With the program being absent for over a decade, organizers noticed that children in the area lacked access to positive programs, and the high school soccer team was struggling to compete with other schools. Restarting the youth soccer league is viewed as an investment in the next generation and a way to reignite community pride.

The details

The SAY Soccer program in Trotwood was reinstated after being discontinued for more than 10 years. Natali Smith, the program's president, and Kwestion Ahmad, the secretary, led the effort to bring the league back. They saw a need in the community for positive youth programs and wanted to help rebuild the local high school soccer team's competitiveness. The program's opening day event featured local small businesses and celebrated the return of the sport to the area.

  • The SAY Soccer program in Trotwood was discontinued over 10 years ago.
  • The program was reinstated and held its opening day event on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • The first game of the new season is scheduled for April 18, 2026.

The players

Natali Smith

The president of the reinstated SAY Soccer program in Trotwood. She grew up playing soccer and is excited to bring the program back to the community.

Kwestion Ahmad

The secretary of the reinstated SAY Soccer program in Trotwood. He believes the program's return is an important investment in the future generation and the growth of the city.

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What they’re saying

“I grew up playing soccer, and being able to have this experience with soccer, it's just a surreal feeling. It doesn't even feel real right now, but I think once we're out at practices and games, I might shed a tear or two.”

— Natali Smith, President, SAY Soccer

“I feel like it's important just for opportunities (to be available) going forward. Just seeing Trotwood can grow either to be the next mayor or the next president. Anything can come out of Trotwood. The younger we start, the better we can continue our outlook as a whole.”

— Kwestion Ahmad, Secretary, SAY Soccer

What’s next

The SAY Soccer program in Trotwood will begin practices on Monday, April 7, 2026, and their first game of the season is scheduled for April 18, 2026.

The takeaway

The reinstatement of the SAY Soccer program in Trotwood is a significant step in providing positive youth activities and helping to rebuild pride in the community. By offering opportunities for local children to participate in sports, the organizers hope to invest in the next generation and contribute to the overall growth and development of the city.