Inferno Looks to Continue Momentum After Posting First Win of the Season
Northern Virginia FC Comes to Town for Inferno’s Home Opener Sunday
Lancaster, PA – Lancaster Inferno looks to carry over the momentum from their 2-0 win over Christos FC on Wednesday to their Sunday home opener against Northern Virginia FC. Kickoff will take place at 6 p.m. at Franklin & Marshall’s Tylus Field.
This special event will feature food trucks, a mini parade flag giveaway, and a Hometown Hero Presentation to celebrate Memorial Day. Veterans and active or retired military personnel will be admitted into the game for FREE. Mr. Howard Kramer, Vietnam Veteran and valued community member will be honored prior to the game. Read the official release HERE. Online ticket sales and game details can be found HERE.
After last Sunday’s 1-0 season opener loss to Eagle FC, the Inferno were able to bounce back against Christos FC Wednesday night. With goals by Marissa DiGenova and Kayla Keefer in the first half, accompanied by a clean sheet from goalkeeper Ellie Breech, the Inferno secured their first win of the season and the first of many in the USL W League. Read the match recap HERE. Northern Virginia FC has played one previous game in which they beat Patuxent 10-1. They play Virgina Mauraders FC this Friday prior to facing Lancaster Inferno on Sunday.
“We’re excited for our home opener in the USL W League as we host Northern Virginia FC,” said Head Coach Stephanie Cleaves. ”It’s going to be a tight race for playoffs in our division and we would love to have the support of our soccer community cheering us on this Sunday!”
Next, the Inferno will have roughly a week’s rest before their next matchup. They will continue the homestand, this time against the Virginia Marauders FC with kickoff at 6 p.m. at Warwick High School’s Turf Stadium (Lititz, PA). Further details can be viewed HERE.
About Lancaster Inferno
Founded in 2008, Lancaster Inferno fields a women’s pre-professional soccer team that competes in the USL W League. The First Team roster is composed of players who want to pursue their professional aspirations and features current/post college players and former professionals.
Committed to fostering a comprehensive player pathway from youth to pre-professional levels, Lancaster Inferno is the sole all-girls travel soccer club in Pennsylvania offering age-appropriate opportunities across various stages of development.
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About the USL W League
The USL W League is a leader in pre-professional soccer in North America, developing the next generation of women’s talent both on and off the field. The USL W League strives to use women’s soccer as a force for societal good by creating a national platform to increase opportunity, gender equity, and career development. The League and its member clubs are committed to investing in women’s soccer – through not only financial resources but also with time, energy, and attention – and are united in our mission to grow the women’s game.
The USL W League will serve as the nation’s premier pre-professional league developing the next generation of women’s talent both on and off the field, enhancing the women’s soccer pipeline between college and professional soccer. Learn more at uslwleague.com.
