{"id":37830,"date":"2026-06-22T12:24:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/?p=37830"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:24:09","slug":"spitfires-sign-university-of-pittsburgh-freshman-sofia-meer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/2026\/06\/22\/spitfires-sign-university-of-pittsburgh-freshman-sofia-meer\/","title":{"rendered":"SPITFIRES SIGN UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH FRESHMAN SOFIA MEER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>GRAND FORKS, ND<\/strong> \u2013 The Grand Forks Spitfires continue to build their inaugural 2026 roster with the signing of Sofia Meer, a freshman student-athlete from the University of Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Meer brings talent, determination, and a strong competitive spirit to the Spitfires organization. As she begins her collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh, Meer has already demonstrated the dedication and work ethic that make her an exciting addition to the team&#8217;s inaugural season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Competing at the Division I level provides student-athletes with valuable opportunities to develop their skills and gain experience against top competition. Meer\u2019s commitment to continuous improvement and passion for the game align with the culture the Spitfires are establishing as they prepare for their first season in franchise history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">General Manager Roberto Lemus shared his excitement about adding Meer to the roster. \u201cSofia is an outstanding young athlete with tremendous potential,\u201d said Lemus. \u201cShe brings a great attitude, strong work ethic, and a competitive mindset that fits exactly what we\u2019re looking for as we build our inaugural team. We\u2019re excited to welcome her to Grand Forks and see the impact she\u2019ll have both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Meer is looking forward to the opportunity to compete in Grand Forks and be part of the Spitfires\u2019 first season. \u201cI\u2019m excited to join the Spitfires and compete alongside talented athletes from across the country. It\u2019s a great opportunity to continue developing as a player while being part of a new team and community,\u201d said Meer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">As the inaugural season approaches, the Spitfires continue adding talented student-athletes who will help establish a competitive and exciting foundation for the franchise. Meer\u2019s addition strengthens the roster and adds another promising young player to the team\u2019s growing core.<\/p>\n<p>The countdown to Opening Day is officially underway, and the Spitfires are continuing to build momentum with every new signing. 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