An LA Galaxy youth player takes a penalty during a shootout at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

A father anxiously awaits his son's penalty attempt at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

CF Montreal and LA Galaxy youth teams line up awaiting penalties at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

An Leicester City youth player approaches the penalty spot during a shootout at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

Vancouver Whitecaps and Leicester City youth players can barely watch as their teammates take penalties at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

A Bayern Munich youth player takes a penalty during a shootout at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

Austin FC supporters and parents celebrate after the youth team prevails on penalties at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

Austin FC youth players pose for a team photo after defeating New York City FC on penalties at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

A father celebrates after his son scores a penalty at the 2025 GA Cup in Bradenton, FL. (Photo / Charlie Benson)

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