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It’s a busy time if you’re a former United Women’s Soccer (UWS) player, as seven alumnae are making news for both club and country. Three former players got the call to join the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) camp this week in Colorado, while four UWS alumnae inked professional deals overseas.

UWS League Two has announced the formation of the Great Lakes Conference, in preparation for the 2021 season. All six teams hail from the state of Michigan: AFC Plymouth, Corktown AFC, Legends FC, Livonia City FC, North Oakland SC, and Rebels FC.

The 2019 UWS Player of the Year, Kate Howarth, has signed a professional contract with Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Earlier this year, two other UWS standouts were drafted by the Pride, including Taylor Kornieck and Abi Kim who were 2019 UWS National Champions.

A quintet of players with United Women’s Soccer experience have inked professional contracts, including the first ever UWS League Two alumna to ink a pro deal. Megan Warner (Unity FC) became the first UWS League Two alum to jump to the professional ranks, signing a deal with UMF Sindri in Iceland.

Another four United Women’s Soccer alumnae have signed professional contracts overseas, continuing a strong tradition of UWS players hopping the pond to advance their soccer careers. Stay tuned for more pro signing annoucements in the coming weeks.

The premise behind Community Kicks was simple – provide soccer skills, life skills, and nutritional skills to Michigan youth. And for the past two years, the amount of children attending these clinics throughout the state grew from 200 to 500.

Two second half goals propelled Midwest United FC to a 3-1 victory over host club Detroit City FC, claiming the United Women’s Soccer (UWS) Keyworth Showcase title on Sunday evening. Stephanie “Stitch” Curry netted the eventual game-winner after the break, her fifth goal of the Showcase.

Lansing United put in a dominating performance on Sunday afternoon, picking up a 3-0 victory over Livonia City FC (UWS-2) to claim third-place in the United Women’s Soccer Stadium Showcase. Three different scorers found twine for The Hoops in the win, while team captain Anna Stinson tallied two assists.

Detroit City FC earned their place in the United Women’s Soccer 2020 Stadium Showcase Final on Sunday afternoon, squeaking out a 2-1 victory over Lansing United in the second game of the Showcase. Kenna White’s 74th minute goal was the deciding factor in the victory, breaking a 1-1 stalemate and launching DCFC past the visiting United.

Midwest United punched their ticket to the United Women’s Soccer 2020 Stadium Showcase Final on Sunday afternoon, earning a 9-0 victory over UWS League Two foe Livonia City FC in the first game of the Showcase. Stephanie “Stitch” Currie netted four goals to lead the Midwest effort, notching a hat trick in the first 32 minutes of play. Marty Corby added a brace and two assists, while Kaema Amachree ended with a goal and assist.