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Congratulations to the All-National Team selections from WPSL
July 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Congratulations to the All-National Team selections from WPSL
St Croix Legacy:
July 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
St Croix Legacy:
The visitors line up is in:
July 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The visitors line up is in:
A few from this half for you:
July 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A few from this half for you:
A few 1st half snaps from @lake.photo
July 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
A few 1st half snaps from @lake.photo
July 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The match is underway and Utah is already charging ahead with a fast press.
Their starting XI:
Their starting XI:
July 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The match is underway and Utah is already charging ahead with a fast press.
Their starting XI:
Their starting XI:
The Starting XI for @mnaurorafc.bsky.social includes leading scorers Natalie Tavana and Cat Rapp. Taylor Kane retains her station in goal.
July 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The Starting XI for @mnaurorafc.bsky.social includes leading scorers Natalie Tavana and Cat Rapp. Taylor Kane retains her station in goal.
Apparently the kick-offs have been delayed:
July 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Apparently the kick-offs have been delayed:
Union KC line up:
Nimu Karani in goal.
Kendra Roberts, Nastassja Garrett, Sophie Spoonmore and Sydney All in defense.
Emery Ruliffson anchoring the midfield.
Reese Birch and Caroline Carter further forward and Alison Estanich, Kennedy Miller and Hailey Scheuer up front.
The bench:
Nimu Karani in goal.
Kendra Roberts, Nastassja Garrett, Sophie Spoonmore and Sydney All in defense.
Emery Ruliffson anchoring the midfield.
Reese Birch and Caroline Carter further forward and Alison Estanich, Kennedy Miller and Hailey Scheuer up front.
The bench:
July 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Union KC line up:
Nimu Karani in goal.
Kendra Roberts, Nastassja Garrett, Sophie Spoonmore and Sydney All in defense.
Emery Ruliffson anchoring the midfield.
Reese Birch and Caroline Carter further forward and Alison Estanich, Kennedy Miller and Hailey Scheuer up front.
The bench:
Nimu Karani in goal.
Kendra Roberts, Nastassja Garrett, Sophie Spoonmore and Sydney All in defense.
Emery Ruliffson anchoring the midfield.
Reese Birch and Caroline Carter further forward and Alison Estanich, Kennedy Miller and Hailey Scheuer up front.
The bench:
St Croix Legacy line up as follows:
Hadley Johnson in net.
Briana Henaman, Emily Hinze, Grace Schwoch and Marissa Bonilla at the back.
Bella Meyer, Emily Olson and Savannah Stockness in midfield.
Amara Smith, Brooke Nelson and Wren Van de Walker up front.
The bench looks like this:
Hadley Johnson in net.
Briana Henaman, Emily Hinze, Grace Schwoch and Marissa Bonilla at the back.
Bella Meyer, Emily Olson and Savannah Stockness in midfield.
Amara Smith, Brooke Nelson and Wren Van de Walker up front.
The bench looks like this:
July 12, 2025 at 9:51 PM
St Croix Legacy line up as follows:
Hadley Johnson in net.
Briana Henaman, Emily Hinze, Grace Schwoch and Marissa Bonilla at the back.
Bella Meyer, Emily Olson and Savannah Stockness in midfield.
Amara Smith, Brooke Nelson and Wren Van de Walker up front.
The bench looks like this:
Hadley Johnson in net.
Briana Henaman, Emily Hinze, Grace Schwoch and Marissa Bonilla at the back.
Bella Meyer, Emily Olson and Savannah Stockness in midfield.
Amara Smith, Brooke Nelson and Wren Van de Walker up front.
The bench looks like this:
Three former Aurora players are on Utah United's roster, two of whom have featured in nearly every match: Tess Werts and Taylor Rath.
Aurora's Saige Wimes is excited to see Werts, Rath, and other familiar college players.
Aurora's Saige Wimes is excited to see Werts, Rath, and other familiar college players.
July 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Three former Aurora players are on Utah United's roster, two of whom have featured in nearly every match: Tess Werts and Taylor Rath.
Aurora's Saige Wimes is excited to see Werts, Rath, and other familiar college players.
Aurora's Saige Wimes is excited to see Werts, Rath, and other familiar college players.
Ahead of today's meeting, @mnaurorafc.bsky.social head coach Jen Larrick spoke on how they've prepped for Utah and the adaptability of her squad.
July 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ahead of today's meeting, @mnaurorafc.bsky.social head coach Jen Larrick spoke on how they've prepped for Utah and the adaptability of her squad.
Postseason 🧵
It's a big day in the #USL-W with the National Semifinals set for this evening.
Asheville City hosts NC Courage at 6 PM CT and MN Aurora hosts Utah United at 7 PM CT.
NLF will be on the ground at TCO Stadium for Aurora's match.
It's a big day in the #USL-W with the National Semifinals set for this evening.
Asheville City hosts NC Courage at 6 PM CT and MN Aurora hosts Utah United at 7 PM CT.
NLF will be on the ground at TCO Stadium for Aurora's match.
July 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Postseason 🧵
It's a big day in the #USL-W with the National Semifinals set for this evening.
Asheville City hosts NC Courage at 6 PM CT and MN Aurora hosts Utah United at 7 PM CT.
NLF will be on the ground at TCO Stadium for Aurora's match.
It's a big day in the #USL-W with the National Semifinals set for this evening.
Asheville City hosts NC Courage at 6 PM CT and MN Aurora hosts Utah United at 7 PM CT.
NLF will be on the ground at TCO Stadium for Aurora's match.
Starting XI for Aurora & Riveters. Six changes for Aurora since the last time out as they look to advance past the first round after a disappointing early exit in 2024.
July 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Starting XI for Aurora & Riveters. Six changes for Aurora since the last time out as they look to advance past the first round after a disappointing early exit in 2024.
We caught up with two @mnaurorafc.bsky.social newcomers, Kunie Hirai and Austin Miller, who recently received #USYNT call-ups together. Now they're back with the club in time for the postseason and looking forward to starting (Hirai) and returning (Miller) to Utah for the college season.
July 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We caught up with two @mnaurorafc.bsky.social newcomers, Kunie Hirai and Austin Miller, who recently received #USYNT call-ups together. Now they're back with the club in time for the postseason and looking forward to starting (Hirai) and returning (Miller) to Utah for the college season.
Here’s our second part of interviews from Aurora’s win in their regular season finale last weekend (1/2)
July 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Here’s our second part of interviews from Aurora’s win in their regular season finale last weekend (1/2)
Part 2/2 of our interview with Coaches Larrick & Greathouse
July 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Part 2/2 of our interview with Coaches Larrick & Greathouse
Ahead of today’s @mnaurorafc.bsky.social USLW Playoff match we’ve got a good chunk of interviews from the past week!
Here’s Aurora coach Jen Larrick and Aurora 2 coach Taylor Greathouse from after Aurora’s regular season finale (1/2)
Here’s Aurora coach Jen Larrick and Aurora 2 coach Taylor Greathouse from after Aurora’s regular season finale (1/2)
July 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Ahead of today’s @mnaurorafc.bsky.social USLW Playoff match we’ve got a good chunk of interviews from the past week!
Here’s Aurora coach Jen Larrick and Aurora 2 coach Taylor Greathouse from after Aurora’s regular season finale (1/2)
Here’s Aurora coach Jen Larrick and Aurora 2 coach Taylor Greathouse from after Aurora’s regular season finale (1/2)
The home side line-up as follows:
July 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The home side line-up as follows:
(Thunder have a long-standing policy of not playing in the post-season)
June 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
(Thunder have a long-standing policy of not playing in the post-season)