Joins Following a Successful Tenure as Director of Women’s Football at Aston Villa FC Angel City Football Club (ACFC) is excited to announce the appointment of the club’s first-ever Sporting Director, Eniola Aluko. One of England’s most dazzling strikers, Eniola made 102 appearances for the […]
Month: May 2021
NWSL News: Stanford product Kiki Pickett, Kansas City first round pick signs contract
Fourth overall draft pick comes to terms on three-year contract KANSAS CITY (May 18, 2021) – Kansas City NWSL announced today the signing of defender Kiki Pickett through the 2023 season. Pickett was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NWSL College Draft. Following […]
NWSL News: Sam Mewis Returns to North Carolina Courage
Highly decorated 3x NWSL Champion, 3x NWSL Shield winner and FIFA World Cup Champion returns from Manchester City Cary, N.C. (May 17, 2021) – The North Carolina Courage are thrilled to announce Sam Mewis, 2020 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, is returning to the […]
NWSL News: Racing Louisville signs striker Ebony Salmon
The native of England led her FA Women’s Super League side in scoring last season LOUISVILLE (May 13, 2021) – Ebony Salmon, an emerging forward who recently received her first call up to England’s national team, will continue her career with Racing Louisville FC, the club […]
NWSL News: 2021 Roster Rules, Regulations and Competition Guidelines
League shares revised discovery policy and salary cap, compensation increases CHICAGO (May 13, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League today released the 2021 season roster rules and competition guidelines. These rules and competition policies must be followed by all league teams for the 2021 campaign. […]
NWSL News: NC Courage forward Debinha Named MVP of 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Presented by Secret Deodorant
NC Courage forward notched tournament-leading three goals CHICAGO (May 11, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today North Carolina Courage forward Debinha has been named the Most Valuable Player of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by Secret Deodorant. Appearing in four contests and […]
NWSL News: National Broadcast Schedule for 2021
CBS Television Network to air four matches including the 2021 NWSL Championship; CBS Sports Network to televise both semifinal matches; Paramount+ to exclusively stream 82 matches in the U.S. CHICAGO (May 7, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the full broadcast schedule for […]
NWSL News: Portland Thorns FC wins 2021 Challenge Cup Championship Cup
Portland, Oregon – On Saturday at Providence Park, the Portland Thorns defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC on penalty kicks (6-5) after playing to a 1-1 draw to win the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. Canadian striker Christine Sinclair got the home side going early in the first half, […]
NWSL News: Expanded Qwnership Group announced by Chicago Red Stars
CHICAGO (May 4, 2021) — The Chicago Red Stars are thrilled to announce the second group of individuals who have joined the team’s groundbreaking ownership group. All are dedicated to supporting and growing the Red Stars and the National Women’s Soccer League for future generations. Much […]
Crew gets key win on road at New York City FC as Zelarayan shows his magic in 2nd half
May 22, 2021 Lucas Zelarayan was the hero for the Columbus Crew (2-2-2, 8 pts.) on Saturday, scoring two stunning late free-kicks to give Columbus a dramatic 2-1 win over New York City FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. Zelarayan struck first in the 82nd minute, with a […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, May 26, 2021
FULL FLOWER MOON Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Depending on the Native American tribe, May’s Full Moon was called the Full Flower Moon as well as Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon. The May Moon marked a time of increasing fertility […]
Stanford’s Rachel Heck earns 2021 ANNIKA AWARD
05/25/2021 Stanford freshman Rachel Heck named Player of the Year. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Stanford freshman Rachel Heck was announced as the winner of the prestigious ANNIKA Award on Tuesday at Grayhawk Golf Club. Heck, the 2021 individual NCAA champion, won six times this season and set a new […]
Rachel Heck makes history by becoming Stanford Women’s Golf first individual Champion
05/24/2021 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Freshman Rachel Heck became Stanford’s first individual National Champion on Monday at Grayhawk Golf Club, finishing with an 8-under 280 to take home the crown. It was Heck’s sixth title of the season, which is tied for fourth-most in a career in school history. […]
Southern Jaguars rally late beating #1-seeded Jackson State to win 2021 SWAC Baseball Championship, NCAA bid
5/23/2021 Box Score MADISON, Ala.- The Southern Jaguars captured the 2021 SWAC Baseball Tournament Championship with a thrilling 7-6 win over the Jackson State Tigers on Sunday at Toyota Field. The Tigers took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning against Southern starter […]
Jackson State dominates SWAC Baseball Awards and Teams
Hill Named Player of the Year, Hitter of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Jackson State baseball team swept through the 2021 All-SWAC Team and individual awards the conference office announced Tuesday, May 18. Sophomore Ty Hill was named the SWAC Player of the […]
SWAC Baseball Championship Game: Jackson State loses to Southern, 7-6
5/23/2021 Box Score HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Southern defeated Jackson State 7-6 in the SWAC Championship. Ty Hill batted 2-for-4 with an RBI and Chenar Brown finished 1-for-4 with an RBI. Wesley Reyes finished 1-for-4 with an RBI, while Omar Gomez batted 1-for-3 with an RBI. Anthony Becerra started and tossed 2 2/3 innings and scattered […]
Indiana adds Old Dominion Monarchs to 2025 Football Schedule
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University and Old Dominion University announced on Wednesday afternoon their football programs will meet at Memorial Stadium to kick off the 2025 season on Aug. 30. It will mark the first meeting between the two schools. The Monarchs are the Hoosiers third and […]
Indiana Hoosiers adds DL Jaren Handy from Auburn
5/17/2021 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana football program announced on Monday afternoon that defensive lineman Jaren Handy has joined the Hoosiers as a transfer from Auburn University. Handy played in 14 games for the Tigers from 2019-20. “Jaren brings a tremendous amount of talent to our team,” IU […]
Indiana Football adds USC transfer RB Stephen Carr
5/20/2021 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana football program announced on Thursday afternoon that running back Stephen Carr has joined the Hoosiers as a transfer from USC. Carr has rushed for 1,329 yards on 264 carries (5.0 average) with 12 touchdowns in 35 games (6 starts). “Stephen brings […]
Indiana Hoosiers adds WR Camron Buckley as transfer from Texas A&M
5/24/2021 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana football program announced on Monday afternoon that wide receiver Camron Buckley has joined the Hoosiers as a transfer from Texas A&M University. Buckley owns 62 receptions for 877 yards (14.1 average) and four touchdowns in 39 games (4 starts). “Cam has caught a […]