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UWCL Final Should Be Filled With Firepower

by Rachael Caldwell

It can be argued that the upcoming UWCL final has all the makings of a David and Goliath story.  In this version, Goliath is Olympique Lyonnaise and David is VfL Wolfsburg.  While Lyon has been a giant in the world of European soccer for a while, its not like Wolfsburg is armed with a mere slingshot.  These are two teams with lots of firepower, and Stamford Bridge should be rocking on May 23. Read more

The Start the NWSL Needed

by Rachael Caldwell

Often times, extraordinary things happen at small high schools across the nation. There are many stories about a last-second football touchdown or a college basketball prospect’s dunk that occasionally makes it in the Top Ten.  Saturday night’s event was different than that.  The National Women’s Soccer League inaugural game was played at a small high school in Kansas. Compared to the women’s soccer leagues of the past, this was nothing flashy or extravagant.  Even so, over 6,000 fans filled the stadium as soon as the gates opened to see the opposing teams, FCKC and Portland, battle to a 1-1 score. The will call ticket line was long, but it was nothing compared to the chaos happening at the merchandise stand.  The atmosphere was intensified by the supporter’s section marching through the crowds of people, playing trumpets and drums while chanting songs that one is used to hearing in MLS stadiums across the country.  Yes, this was certainly something different. Read more

The National Women

by Rachael Caldwell

While the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is getting ready for its first season, there are other women’s

soccer teams across the US preparing for their very own season as well.  One such team is The Nationals Women, an exhibition team based out of Austin, Texas. Read more