Player Stories

Teammates!

"The reason you fall in love with soccer is the shared experiences with your teammates."

Kiah Lowe, Detroit.

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The League’s impact

"I didn't really understand the impact that the League could have on the community and the players taking part, and me personally."

Tiffany Ebert-James, VP of Sporting & Wellness Detroit City FC. 

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Soccer is Number 1 Way To Meet Friends + Pro PASL

“One of my favorite things was doing it in conjunction with the indoor women's league [PASL]. I didn't know that league existed, but getting to see those games … the games were awesome.”

Tara McClanaghan, Detroit.

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Team Dynamic

The community project adds a different dynamic to the team, a positive one, and I think it will play out when we actually play.” 

Viviana Itzel Rosas Romero, Detroit.

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It’s a Passion Project

"We are repainting the Ruth Ellis Center's main space at the 70 Victor location. We have been talking with Ruth Ellis center on what their needs would be from us. It's been really cool to be involved helping volunteer for them, but also learning about all the resources that they have, so you can pass that along. It's been cool to learn the steps of painting and everything." 

Kiah Lowe. Sensational League, Detroit.

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Friendships + Warmups

“I've just become a little bit more of a confident and positive person than from a couple of months ago, for sure.” 

Claire Gilbert, Detroit.

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#SensationalSnippets

During the first league season in Detroit, film photographer Noah Elliott Morrison joined us on the sidelines. The snippets are soundbites from his interviews with the players, sponsors, and founders.