Honoring the oGs
Honoring the OGs! Long before Pinoe and Alex, there was Tucka and Denise, and 15 others who bravely donned the stars and stripes for the first ever USWNT. While we’re stay up until 3AM to cheer on the current US team playing in the World Cup, we are also wanting to recognize the past and […]
Reflecting on a trip of life: a weekend celebrating the ‘85ers, the first US Women’s National team players
1985 First US Women’s National Team Flame Bearers had the incredible opportunity to travel to Asheville, North Caroline at the end of June to meet and celebrate the reunion for the original 1985 US Women’s Soccer team. Honestly, it was one of the most fun and special weekends of my life. The 85ers were so […]
The one-eyed legend: Ruth Harker
Ruth Harker Ruth Harker was the first ‘85er I met as we went through a series of soccer related games. Ruth was so much fun and was able to perfectly nail the cameraman, Mat, in what will be a great video shot. Ruth is impressively well spoken both in person and through her podcast feature, […]
The Heart of Asheville: Stacey Enos
Stacy was the catalyst for the reunion weekend for the 1985 team. Stacey moved to Asheville and spread roots in the community and was one of the founding members of Asheville City Soccer Club. She was the connector for many youth and adult teams programming, and with the Asheville Club did a fantastic job organizing […]
Energy & wellness champion: Linda Gancitano
Linda Gancitano was one of the ‘85ers I met early on in the weekend, and had the pleasure of sitting near her on the Asheville tour of the city ‘LaZoom’, organized by Stacey and the Asheville City Soccer Club. Linda and several ‘85ers were teammates at both UCF and the national team, and were so […]
