{"id":44312,"date":"2026-06-11T19:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/?post_type=announcements&p=44312"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:47:45","slug":"waterloo-fc-austin-over-40-premier-league-championship-2026","status":"publish","type":"announcements","link":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/announcements\/waterloo-fc-austin-over-40-premier-league-championship-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Saatva-Sponsored Waterloo Soccer Club Wins Austin Men\u2019s Over-40 Premier League Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saatva<\/strong><\/a> is proud to celebrate a major milestone for one of our community partners: the Saatva-sponsored Waterloo Soccer Club<\/strong> has officially been crowned the 2025\u20132026 Austin Men\u2019s Soccer Over-40 Premier League Champion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The title marks Waterloo FC’s first league championship in seven years, ending a lengthy drought for a club that had previously established itself as one of Austin’s premier amateur soccer teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making the championship especially meaningful for Saatva is the fact that the winning squad includes one of our own, Saatva Creative Director Adrian Dickerson<\/strong><\/a>, who helped lead the team throughout its championship campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saatva’s sponsorship began this spring as Waterloo FC set its sights on returning to the top of the league. The team added new talent, committed to an intensive season of training and competition, and spent much of the season chasing first place. Entering the final match, Waterloo trailed league leader RMX by two points, meaning only a victory would secure the championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterloo took an early 1-0 lead before conceding two late goals, suddenly falling behind 2-1 with just minutes remaining. Refusing to give up, the team equalized in the 89th minute to keep its championship hopes alive. Deep into stoppage time, Waterloo earned one final corner kick. After a frantic scramble in front of the goal, the ball found a Waterloo defender at the back post, whose shot slipped past the goalkeeper just before the final whistle. The dramatic 3-2 victory vaulted Waterloo to 37 points\u2014one point ahead of RMX\u2014to capture the league title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Our goal from the start of the season was to make a serious run at the championship,” said Dickerson, who ran as Waterloo FC\u2019s midfielder. “We knew it would take commitment from every player, and everyone bought in. That final match was unlike anything I’ve experienced\u2014we never stopped believing, even after falling behind late. To win the league on the very last play of the season made all the hard work worthwhile. Having Saatva supporting our team this season made the journey even more special.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Saatva\u2019s Professional Dreamer\u2122 Initiative<\/strong><\/a>, we support individuals and organizations that continue pursuing their passions and personal bests beyond the workplace. Whether competing on the world stage, contributing to local communities, or stepping onto the field after work, we believe meaningful performance is built through movement, recovery, and long-term commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waterloo Soccer Club\u2019s championship season reflects that spirit: proving that ambition, teamwork, and healthy routines continue to create opportunity at every stage of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we continue to celebrate movement in all forms, we\u2019re inspired by Waterloo\u2019s achievement and honored to support organizations that strengthen community while creating opportunities for employees to stay engaged and pursue what they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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