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Power Rankings June 6: SF Glens, NC Courage and MN Aurora round out top 3
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/06/2023, 3:00pm EDT
Did your team make the top 15?
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United Soccer League Launches Partnership with You Can Play in Honor of Pride Month
By USLSoccer.com Staff 06/01/2023, 10:00am EDT
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Power Rankings May 30: Glens stay on top with a perfect 5-0 start
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/30/2023, 2:00pm EDT
Cal Storm breaks into top 5, Minnesota starts strong
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Meet the USL W League players competing at the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/25/2023, 9:00am EDT
Five players earn call-up to United States squad, with 18 players representing 14 clubs overall selected for event
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W League Power Rankings May 23
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/23/2023, 2:30pm EDT
SF Glens 4-0 start land them at #1 in first Power Rankings of the season
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United Soccer League announces partnership with The Soccer Syndicate
By USL Communications Staff 05/23/2023, 12:59pm EDT
Will serve as the preferred Domestic Scouting Network across USL properties with initial focus on League Two, W League
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Week 3 Storylines: Birmingham thrills, Glens stay perfect, Cal Storm makes a statement
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/22/2023, 1:30pm EDT
Check out these six incredible storylines from Week 3
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USL Super League Announces Initial Markets
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/16/2023, 8:00am EDT
New professional women’s soccer league commits to U.S. Soccer’s Division One standards; Legends, Octagon and SPORTFIVE to support USL Super League commercial and media interests
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Week 2 W League Storylines
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/15/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Detroit's big attendance, Oakland's shutout and more
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United Soccer League Launches Need Support?, In Partnership With 988 Lifeline, To Support The Mental Health Of Our Communities
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/12/2023, 11:00am EDT
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available
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United Soccer League Names Experienced Soccer Executive Paul McDonough as USL President and Chief Soccer Officer
By USLSoccer.com Staff 05/08/2023, 4:30pm EDT
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W League Opening Day Recap: Flint nets five goals, NorCal Division plays inaugural match
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/06/2023, 9:51pm EDT
No shortage of goals on match day 1
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7 New Players to Watch this Season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/04/2023, 10:00am EDT
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9 Returning Players You Need to Watch this W League Season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 05/03/2023, 10:00am EDT
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The United Soccer League announces departure of President Jake Edwards
By USLSoccer.com Staff 04/27/2023, 11:00am EDT
Edwards spent almost a decade with organization, including eight as President, oversaw transformation of professional divisions, historic CBAs
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11 Reasons to Love the W League
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/27/2023, 9:45am EDT
WE'RE BACK; 2023 W League kicks off on May 6
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Rochester FC wins 2023 Best New Crest
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/24/2023, 11:55am EDT
The vibrant blue loon wins 41% of the vote
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Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club submit proposal to enter into lease at Malibu Lot
By USLChampionship.com Staff 04/20/2023, 12:00pm EDT
Proposal receives praise from Mayor of Oakland Shen Thao, would start new chapter in rapidly growing club’s history
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Vote for the 2023 Best New Crest
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/19/2023, 2:25pm EDT
Which new crest is your favorite - vote now!
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W League announces expanded playoff structure for the 2023 season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/17/2023, 1:30pm EDT
The 16-team playoff will culminate the weekend of July 21
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USL W League Expands into Texas, Welcomes ATX Women’s Soccer as 2024 Expansion Club
By USLWLeague.com Staff 04/06/2023, 12:55pm EDT
Austin-based team looks to create opportunities for women both on and off the field
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How Dawn Staley and NASA mathematicians are inspiring Greenville performance coaches India Trotter and Blakely Mattern
By USLWLeague.com Staff 03/16/2023, 9:45am EDT
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United Soccer League Partners with FanSaves to Increase Fan Engagement and Activation
By USLSoccer.com Staff 03/09/2023, 11:00am EST
Ottawa-based tech start-up becomes Official Digital Couponing Platform across multiple platforms
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Women’s History Month: FIFA Referee Alyssa Nichols
By USLWLeague.comStaff 03/08/2023, 12:00pm EST
Mississippi's first FIFA referee is breaking down barriers
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W League alums help Haiti, Panama advance to 2023 Women’s World Cup
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/23/2023, 9:30am EST
Haiti’s Theus, Constant, Panama’s Tanner play starting roles as countries reach WWC for first time in their histories
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W League unveils full 2023 season schedule
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/21/2023, 12:58pm EST
The season will begin May 6 and run through July
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Detroit City announces new youth soccer investment initiative
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/17/2023, 12:53pm EST
Club will adopt $1 fee on single-game tickets, select group offerings, money raised will go to Detroit Sporting Coalition
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VOTE: Ten Best Moments From 2022 W League Season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/17/2023, 11:40am EST
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USL Names Christopher Busey Vice President of DEI and Community Impact
By USLSoccer.com Staff 02/16/2023, 11:00am EST
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USL W League announces 2023 Divisional Alignment
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/14/2023, 1:00pm EST
Clubs to compete across ten divisions in sophomore season
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PDX FC announced as final expansion side for the 2023 W League season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/13/2023, 3:15pm EST
Portland-based club looks forward to providing new opportunities for local talent
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Birmingham Legion announced as latest expansion side to compete in 2023 season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/09/2023, 2:59pm EST
In partnership with Birmingham United Soccer Association and Alabama FC, Legion’s USL W League team will provide new opportunity for local, elite female players
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RKC Soccer Club to join USL League Two and USL W League
By USL Communications Staff 02/08/2023, 12:59pm EST
Wisconsin-based club representing Racine and Kenosha communities
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Rochester FC’s Chelsea Brown discusses her journey in soccer, Black History Month, and her inspirations
By USLWLeague.com Staff 02/07/2023, 1:30pm EST
"As an African American female, it’s empowering to hear, see, and learn about everything we’ve achieved and what we continue to do"
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Bavarian United SC set to join USL League Two and USL W League
By USL Communications Staff 02/07/2023, 10:59am EST
Wisconsin-based club will create opportunities for pre-professional players
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Swan City SC joining USL League Two and W League in 2023
By USLLeagueTwo.com Staff 02/07/2023, 9:00am EST
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Chloe Ricketts, 15, takes next step towards professional career
By USLWLeague.com Staff 01/25/2023, 11:30am EST
Ricketts appeared in 11 matches for AFC Ann Arbor during the 2022 W League season
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Super League President Amanda Vandervort appears on Premier League Mornings
By USLSoccer.com Staff 01/23/2023, 11:15am EST
Joins NBC Sports' Rebecca Lowe to discuss growing professional women’s soccer, Academy and W League pathway
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Virginia Marauders FC joining USL League Two and W League in 2023
By USL Staff 01/17/2023, 12:59pm EST
Winchester club looking to give local players more opportunity
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Seven W League alums drafted; Madril, Robbins selected in the first round
By USLWLeague.com Staff 01/13/2023, 8:30am EST
43 W League alums registered for the 2023 draft
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USL W League welcomes Paisley Athletic FC as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 01/11/2023, 10:55am EST
New Jersey based club to compete in the Metropolitan Division
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United Soccer League Unveils Step Up, the Bold Next Phase in the USL’s Women’s Soccer Strategy
By USLSoccer.com Staff 01/10/2023, 12:58pm EST
USL lays out plan to build a comprehensive women’s soccer pathway, culminating in the USL Super League launch in 2024
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Furman University's Paladin Stadium to host Greenville Triumph SC, Liberty in 2023
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 01/09/2023, 11:30am EST
League One and W League clubs to call Furman home following four seasons at Legacy Early College
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USL W League welcomes Palm City Americanas as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 12/22/2022, 10:55am EST
Collaboration between local clubs brings opportunity for elite-level soccer in east Florida
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Oakland Roots, Soul narrow search for interim stadium site
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/20/2022, 2:47pm EST
Club seeks fan feedback on locations near Oakland Coliseum, former Naval Base at Alameda Point
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USL once again named to Front Office Sports' 2022 Best Employers in Sports list
By USLSoccer.com Staff 12/19/2022, 5:00pm EST
USL earns industry recognition for second consecutive year
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United PDX to join League Two and W League in 2023
By USLLeagueTwo.com Staff 12/14/2022, 12:59pm EST
Club serves 3000 youth players in Oregon each year
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USL Statement On The Passing Of Grant Wahl
By USLSoccer.com Staff 12/09/2022, 10:05pm EST
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North Alabama SC joins USL W League and USL League Two as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 12/08/2022, 12:55pm EST
Huntsville-based club excited to offer new opportunities to local talent
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W League Alums Rack Up Collegiate End of Year Awards
By USLWLeague.com Staff 12/07/2022, 11:55am EST
Five earn All-America Honors, 19 players appear in College Cup
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USL W League unveils NorCal Division; includes six new expansion clubs to compete in 2023 season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 12/01/2022, 11:55am EST
Academica SC, California Storm, Marin FC, The Olympic Club, Pleasanton RAGE and SF Glens join Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo in first-ever California division
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Eight W League players to watch in the NCAA D1 Women's Soccer Quarterfinals
By USLWLeague.com Staff 11/22/2022, 1:55pm EST
Nearly 40 W League alums set to participate in the Elite Eight
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USL Academy Enters New Phase with Expanded Women’s Pathway and Fully Integrated Squads for ages 15-20
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/15/2022, 12:59pm EST
If You're Good Enough, You're Old Enough
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United Soccer League’s Renee Towles appointed to USSF Participant Safety Taskforce
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/04/2022, 3:45pm EDT
Organization’s Senior Director of Safeguarding appointed to group led by Chairperson Mana Shim
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More than 100 W League alumna earn NCAA Division 1 honors
By USLWLeague.com Staff 11/04/2022, 1:45pm EDT
33 USL W League teams have players recognized for their outstanding collegiate seasons
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USL W League welcomes Lexington Sporting Club as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 10/27/2022, 12:55pm EDT
The Kentucky-based club will offer opportunities for local players and beyond
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W League standouts Ella Sanchez and Gigi Espinoza represent their respective countries in U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup
By USLWLeague.com Staff 10/20/2022, 9:30am EDT
Sanchez and U.S. move onto knock-out stages while Espinoza and Mexico exit after group stage
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Cleveland Force SC joins USL W League for the 2023 season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 10/13/2022, 1:59pm EDT
Northwest Ohio-based club has a rich history of producing premier youth talent
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New USL Spokane Ownership Introduced to Community
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 10/07/2022, 5:00pm EDT
Ownership includes Spokane natives Ryan and Katie Harnetiaux
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USL Statement on Sally Yates Report
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/05/2022, 4:00pm EDT
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USL W League solidifies westward expansion with creation of Northwest Division
By USLWLeague.com Staff 09/29/2022, 1:00pm EDT
Capital FC Atletica, OVF Alliance, Lane United FC and Oly Town FC establish the division that will span Oregon and Washington
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United Soccer League and Women in Soccer announce PITCH IT 2022 contest, presented by Shift4
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/22/2022, 2:58pm EDT
The contest for entrepreneurs and organizations using soccer for social impact is back!
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Rapper G-Eazy joins Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul ownership group
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/20/2022, 5:00pm EDT
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Former W League standout Emily Madril signs professional contract with NWSL
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/31/2022, 1:17pm EDT
The defender has joined Swedish-side BK Häcken FF on loan
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Oakland Roots SC, Soul SC to explore new stadium development
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/30/2022, 2:00pm EDT
Growing fanbase sees club aiming to construct 10,000-seat stadium for men’s and women’s teams
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Three W League Alumni Sign Pro Contracts in Portugal
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/30/2022, 12:00pm EDT
Morgan Turner, Treva Aycock and Zoe Hudson continue careers overseas
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Eight W League Players listed on the 2022 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/19/2022, 2:15pm EDT
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15 W League Players Named to United Soccer Coaches Players to Watch List
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/19/2022, 9:00am EDT
THE LIST IDENTIFIES POTENTIALLY IMPACTFUL PLAYERS IN THE UPCOMING NCAA DIVISION I SEASON
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Sarah Brady: We are building a foundation for a sustainable pathway
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/18/2022, 1:20pm EDT
Learn more about the newest addition to the USL Women’s Pathway in an in-depth Q&A
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United Soccer League continues innovating the Women’s Pathway, appoints Sarah Brady to lead USL Academy for girls
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/18/2022, 1:00pm EDT
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Tormenta Stadium to Host First Match on Oct. 1
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 08/18/2022, 10:15am EDT
Construction is ongoing at Optim Sports Medicine Field at Tormenta Stadium
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Vote for the 2022 USL W League Save of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/15/2022, 12:59pm EDT
PK stops, long-range denials and a goal line save highlight a year of incredible saves
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USL W League 2023 Expansion Side Stockton Cargo Soccer Club unveil identity and crest
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/11/2022, 9:30pm EDT
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Asheville City pair Alyssa Frazier and Gillian Oyos sign pro contracts overseas
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/09/2022, 11:00am EDT
Frazier joins Sweden side Rik Karlskoga; Oyos joins Newcastle United Women in England
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2022 USL W League Goal of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/08/2022, 1:06pm EDT
Pick your favorite goal of the inaugural W League season
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Pair of W League players join professional sides abroad after finding success during inaugural season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/05/2022, 2:15pm EDT
Emily Burke and Hannah Tillett sign pro contracts
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USL W League announces 2022 Team of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 08/03/2022, 11:59am EDT
Tormenta, Minnesota and Indy lead the way among 22 honorees selected for inaugural Team of the Year
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Rochester FC joins W League and USL League Two as expansion side
By USL Communications staff 07/29/2022, 4:29pm EDT
Minnesota-based club reveals new crest, will take the field in 2023
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History made as South Georgia Tormenta FC wins inaugural W League Final
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/23/2022, 11:50pm EDT
Nyby scores pair of goals, Martinez makes key penalty save in extra time against Aurora FC
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2022 USL W League Final Preview: Minnesota Aurora FC host South Georgia Tormenta FC in front of sold-out crowd
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/23/2022, 10:00am EDT
History will be made tonight with the crowning of the first-ever W League Champion
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South Georgia Tormenta FC’s Amy Andrews voted 2022 USL W League Player of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/22/2022, 12:30pm EDT
Andrews wins second regular season award
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Greenville Liberty’s Christian Brathwaite named 2022 W League Young Player of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/20/2022, 2:30pm EDT
Rising high school senior had four goals and four assists in regular season
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USL W League Fans’ Choice Save of the Month – June
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/20/2022, 2:00pm EDT
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Vote for the 2022 USL W League Player of the Year
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/19/2022, 2:30pm EDT
Seven players announced as first-ever W League Player of the Year nominees
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Minnesota Aurora FC’s Nicole Lukic named USL W League Coach of the Year after a compelling 2022 regular season campaign
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/19/2022, 1:03pm EDT
Lukic led Minnesota to an undefeated regular season, playoff berth
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Southern Soccer Academy's Treva Aycock announced as regular season Assists Champion
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/19/2022, 11:00am EDT
Former Auburn Tiger records eight assists on the season
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Tormenta FC's Andrews and Martinez win Golden Boot and Golden Glove in inaugural season
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/18/2022, 12:00pm EDT
South Georgia Tormenta wins duo of regular season awards
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USL W League Fans’ Choice Save of the Week – Week 10
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/18/2022, 9:00am EDT
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Minnesota Aurora FC to host South Georgia Tormenta FC in first-ever USL W League Final; Championship match set for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/17/2022, 9:55pm EDT
Inaugural W League Final to be played at TCO Stadium with sell-out crowd anticipated
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Semifinal Recap: Greenville Liberty SC vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC excites with five goals in the second half
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/17/2022, 9:30pm EDT
Tormenta scores four second half goals to punch ticket to first-ever W League Final
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Semifinal Recap: Minnesota Aurora FC vs. McLean Soccer delivers exciting matchup between two powerhouses
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/17/2022, 7:06pm EDT
Aurora punches ticket to first-ever W League Final
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Semifinal Recap: Minnesota Aurora FC vs. McLean Soccer
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/17/2022, 7:00pm EDT
Aurora punches ticket to first-ever W League Final in front of sold-out crowd
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Which two teams will punch their tickets to the first-ever USL W League Final?
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/16/2022, 10:10am EDT
Preview both semifinal matchups before the action kicks off
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USL W League Semifinal Storylines
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/15/2022, 4:10pm EDT
Minnesota Aurora, Greenville Liberty, McLean Soccer, and Tormenta FC storylines
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CISM World Military Women's Football Championship Kicks Off in Spokane
By ETHAN TRIEBSCH - ethan.triebsch@uslsoccer.com 07/15/2022, 3:30pm EDT
USL Spokane is Supporting Sponsor of international soccer tournament
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USL W League Fans’ Choice Goal of the Month – June
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/15/2022, 11:30am EDT
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USL W League Playoff quarterfinals deliver thrilling drama; semifinal matchups set
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/14/2022, 4:47pm EDT
Minnesota Aurora, Greenville Liberty, McLean Soccer, and Tormenta FC gear up for semifinals this Sunday, July 17
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Relive the thrilling USL W League Quarterfinal matches
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/14/2022, 1:00pm EDT
USL W League quarterfinals deliver dramatic start to first-ever playoffs
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USL W League Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week – Week 10
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/13/2022, 5:00pm EDT
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W League Team of the Month: June
By USLWLeague.com Staff 07/12/2022, 4:00pm EDT
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