OSC United’s Tegen Su-Yin Butler wins Spotlight Athlete of the Week

ORION, Ill. (KWQC) - Orion-Sherrard-Cambridge United soccer squad is having a great season on the pitch, thanks in part to this week’s Spotlight Athlete of the Week Tegen Su-Yin Butler, who also is a member of the Malaysian National Team.

“It’s definitely like showing my hard work that I’ve been really working towards getting goals this season. That’s been my main goal. Just really excited and proud to have gotten this accomplishment.”

“Tegen is an experienced player, our most experienced player, I’d say. She’s been a girl that I’ve watched as her older brother was on the practice field with me. I’d look over at a side field and she’s over, you know, 6-8 years ago. doing the work. And here we are this many years later and it’s all clicking and it’s all paying off. And it’s just a testament to the hard work and commitment that she’s done over the years. And it’s fun to watch special players play the beautiful game beautifully.”

“Last October, I made my debut for the senior women’s national team in Malaysia. It’s been a really amazing experience to have that accomplishment. So that’s really going to help me grow as a player. I’m looking to play D1 college soccer.”

“So I want to thank all my friends, my family, classmates, everyone around the world just for helping support me, voting, everything. It means A lot.”