United Women’s Soccer (UWS) is excited to follow 14 UWS alumnae as they participate in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup, beginning this weekend. The one-off tournament features eight NWSL teams playing 23 games in eight match days in Herriman, Utah through July 13. Each team will then be seeded according to record and entered into the knockout round, culminating with the final on July 26 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah.
As United Women’s Soccer (UWS) alumnae spread their wings and fly off to new pastures in the pro ranks, we’ve caught up with eight of them to find out how their experience in the national pro-am league helped their development.
UWS Player Updates . . . Kinzer goes pro, 3 Calgary players called up to U-20 Canadian National Team, Labbe wins 2020 Concacaf Golden Glove Award, and more.
Three more UWS players begin their professional careers in Europe. Samantha Dewey (Indiana Union), Ellie Jean (New England Mutiny), and Alana O’Neill (TSF Academy).
Eight UWS alumnae were selected for the NWSL draft. Taylor Kornieck (LA Galaxy OC) was the third overall pick (Orlando Pride) and Ashley Sanchez (Santa Clarita Blue Heat) was the fourth overall selection (Washington Spirit).
These United Women’s Soccer (UWS) alumnae have been announced as eligible for the 2020 NWSL Draft.
Catarina Macario (LA Galaxy) presented with second MAC Hermann Trophy, Deyna Castellanos (Santa Clarita) signs professional contract in Spain, and Viven Beil to play professionally in Italy.
Division II Honors are awarded to UWS Alumnae. Riko Sagara named DII Conference Commissioners Association National Player of the Year.
Ten UWS alumnae named to 2019 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women’s All-America Teams.
Two UWS Soccer players to attend U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski’s 24-player roster at Identification Camp this December in Bradenton, Florida.