Jacksonville Armada Women’s U-23 Team Opens Season with Dramatic Draw

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The Jacksonville Armada Women’s U-23 soccer team kicked off their second season in the Women’s Premier Soccer League with a thrilling 4-4 draw against the West Florida Flames. After falling behind early in the match, the Armada showed resilience, scoring three goals in the final minutes to equalize. The match, held at Edward Waters University, showcased the talent within both teams, who are national contenders in the WPSL. Fans can look forward to the next match against AGC Football as the team continues their journey in the league.

Jacksonville – The Jacksonville Armada Women’s U-23 soccer team commenced their much-anticipated second year in the Women’s Premier Soccer League with an exciting 4-4 draw against the West Florida Flames on Saturday afternoon. The match, held at Edward Waters University, featured an impressive comeback from the Armada after falling behind early in the contest.

Both teams ranked within the top 25 nationally and entered the match as expected frontrunners in the WPSL’s Sunshine Conference. The game quickly escalated into a dramatic battle as the Armada fell behind when the Flames scored three goals in a rapid five-minute span, establishing an early lead.

In the 61st minute, the Armada finally found the back of the net when Sarah Brunner skillfully maneuvered around the West Florida goalkeeper to score. However, the Flames responded swiftly, adding another goal just five minutes later to extend their lead to 4-1 by the 85th minute.

Despite the uphill battle, the Armada showcased grit and determination. Liz Anne Fogarty scored a goal in the 86th minute, making it 4-2. This marked her second consecutive game with a goal. Just a minute later, Talitha Hines added another for the Armada, narrowing the gap to 4-3 and energizing the home crowd.

In a thrilling conclusion filled with anticipation, the Armada pressed hard for an equalizer. In stoppage time, after a series of close chances, Jianna Ramirez executed a corner kick that deflected off the post and into the goal, leading to an unexpected equalizer at 4-4. The dramatic finish left fans on the edge of their seats as the match concluded in a draw.

The Armada Women’s U-23 team’s next match is set for next weekend, with their first road game against AGC Football. Meanwhile, the Nathaniel Glover Community Field and Stadium will host the Armada Men’s U-23 team on the same night, where they will face off against the Miami Dutch Lions FC.

The Jacksonville Armada FC emphasizes the development of youth soccer while laying the groundwork for future expansion into professional leagues. The women’s team kicked off the season with a solid performance, previously defeating FC Prime with a decisive 3-0 victory.

Fans seeking to stay connected with the Armada’s journey can look forward to live match coverage and storytelling through a collaboration with Cox Media Group Jacksonville TV. All matches will be streamed live on the Action Sports Jax 24/7 platform, ensuring supporters can follow their favorite teams closely.

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