Mariner Youth Soccer league to honor late player Maddie Eitas
Mariner Youth Soccer renames its annual jamboree to honor Maddie Eitas, a player who died in a Utah avalanche last February.
Mattapoisett's Mariner Youth Soccer league plans to honor the memory of Maddie Eitas, who passed away from an avalanche in Utah in February, by renaming its preseason soccer jamboree in her name. The event will now be known as the Forever 11 Preseason Jamboree, in tribute to Eitas, who wore the No. 11 jersey during her time on the team.
Additionally, a permanent dedication called Maddie's Circle has been established at the Mariner Soccer Complex, featuring a cobblestone exterior, picnic tables, a tree in the center, and an oversized Adirondack chair, all in her memory. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Maddie's Circle is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by an alumni game featuring players who once played with Eitas.
The 2026 jamboree will take place on August 29-30 at the Mariner Soccer Complex and will welcome teams from across the region. Eitas' family expressed their deep gratitude for the honor and shared that Maddie's passion, energy, dedication, kindness, and encouragement made her truly exceptional. Greg Visinho, director of soccer programming, emphasized that the Forever 11 Preseason Jamboree is a way to honor Maddie's legacy, as the event celebrates the sport she loved and the joy, community, and friendships she helped cultivate.
The Mariner Youth Soccer league has partnered with the Forever1111 Foundation, established by Eitas' parents, to further strengthen the communities she loved and serve as a lasting tribute to her kindness, courage, and vibrant spirit.
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