Women’s Soccer star Carli Lloyd’s time playing for the United States Women’s National Team has come to an end. The New Jersey native announced her retirement on Aug. 16 at the age of 39. Lloyd’s reasoning was she felt like she gave the sport “her all,” she said. Lloyd’s last …
Read More »Former Gator Soccer Coach Becky Burleigh to lead Orlando Pride
Former Florida women’s soccer head coach Becky Burleigh had no plans of pursuing a professional coaching position. In April, the iconic soccer coach hung up her whistle for what she thought would be the last time. But after nearly four months of retirement, Burleigh is back at the helm. On …
Read More »Orlando Pride Withdraw from NWSL Cup After Positive COVID-19 Cases
The Orlando Pride has withdrawn from the NWSL Challenge Cup after numerous COVID-19 tests came back positive. These positive cases included six players and four staff members. Some of the tests were still inconclusive and have the potential of turning out negative. Ever since screenings for the team began, the …
Read More »Former Gators soccer player heads to the pros
Former Florida soccer player Jo Dragotta got her start in soccer with one goal in mind – get a trophy. “When I was four years old, I would watch my siblings play rec soccer. At the end of the day, they got their trophies,” Dragotta said. “My parents would display …
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