“DAWSON MOONSHOWER IS nine years old, but he’s much older in soccer-knowledge years,” according to his coach, Mike Otto. “As a young soccer player, he’s surprisingly savvy.” He’s the team captain, with other teammates regularly chosen to assist him. “He takes a leadership role — he’s very intelligent, very crafty. He’s a great kid with a good attitude.” Dawson plays “center of the park; he influences the field,” Otto explains. “As he’s running the center of midfield, he dictates the game, and directs the play around him.” He does score on occasion, his coach says, and has a lot of assists because of his position on the field.