Tag: Soccer

Police Escort 3-Year-Old Soccer Player and Family From Florida Field After Youth League Dispute

Brandon King

WINTER PARK, Fla. — A youth soccer game in Winter Park, Florida, has sparked widespread debate after the family of a 3-year-old Black boy said police escorted them off the field following a dispute involving the child’s participation in an i9 Sports recreational league. The incident involving the young player, identified by his family as Nevada, gained attention after video of the confrontation circulated on social media on Sunday, October 25. In the footage, adults can be heard discussing the child’s ball possession, with some reportedly complaining that other players…

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Late Louisiana-Monroe goal takes down Grambling Lady Tigers soccer

Brandon King

From Grambling State Athletic Communications: GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University women’s soccer team surrendered a goal in the 68th minute as Louisiana-Monroe defeated the Lady Tigers, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at the GSU Soccer Complex.  HOW IT HAPPENED  – After a scoreless first half, Louisiana-Monroe (3-0) broke loose with a goal in the 68th minute  – Mara Grutkamp saw a streaking Courtney Marten, who received the ball and slid it past Grambling State goalkeeper Rachel Pugh, giving ULM a 1-0 lead.  – Grambling State nearly tied the game in the final…

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Grambling Women’s Soccer Wins SWAC regular season title

Brandon King

From Grambling Sports Information:   GSU Claims SWAC Regular Season Crown Lady Tigers blank Lady Golden Lions for seventh consecutive shutout   PINE BLUFF, Ark. | Kaylee Holt scored for the seventh straight game and the Grambling State University women’s soccer team ran its scoreless streak to 660 minutes on Friday afternoon as the Lady Tigers captured their first-ever Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) regular season championship with a 3-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.   Grambling State (12-7 overall, 9-1 SWAC), which now ran its streak to seven shutout victories, have…

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