| Soccer roundup: Fury reach state tourney
Jacqui Miller scored two goals to lead the Mankato Galaxy in a U-17, Classic 3 girls soccer game Thursday, shutting out Fairmont 4-0 at Land of Memories Park. Kaitlyn Peters scored the Galaxy's only first-half goal and finished with two assists. Teammate Deanna Brinks scored an unassisted goal. Jamie Wright was goalkeeper for Mankato (6-2-2), totaling nine saves. With the win, the Galaxy earn the Southwest U-17, Classic 3 league title and an automatic trip to the state tournament, playing their first game July 26. Prior Lake 2, Mankato Storm 0
Emily Wick made 17 saves for the Mankato Storm U-19 girls soccer team, but Prior Lake finished with two goals Thursday, nabbing a 2-0 victory and second place in the league, putting the Storm in third. Ahead 1-0 at halftime, Prior Lake scored its second goal in the last few minutes of the game to strengthen the lead.
Ten years after soccer World Cup win, women's sports gain respect
Ten years ago, much of this nation cared about soccer. Yes, you read that right. That fact alone makes it one for the history books. But we're not talking about an event like last weekend's, when the U.S. men's soccer team nearly won a FIFA tournament for the first time. .
Torrance soccer center up for vote tonight
Torrance could become home to one of the largest indoor soccer centers in the region if plans for a 73,00-square-foot project are approved tonight by the Planning Commission. South Coast Soccer City would include seven fields, locker rooms, a 4,400-square-foot training area, rehabilitation area and a 60-yard-long running track. There would be four party rooms for private birthday celebrations, a homework area, television and lounge area, a snack shop and a pro shop. Kevin Gilmore, one of the founders, said he and his business partner came up with the idea because they both have children who play without many places to practice. .
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