Welcome to the Recap!
Highlights
The San Diego Rebellion went a combined 50-0 across two games to claim the WNFC Western League Championship, and they're not done.
Wave FC midfielder Kimmi Ascanio earned a spot on the NWSL Best XI for May, a well-deserved nod for the 18-year old.
For the first time in 60+ years, the U.S. Open women's golf tournament returned to Southern California. The world's best came to us.
Two great episodes. One new podcast. Check out Her Sports’ The Athlete’s Commute.
ICYMI: A tennis legend just announced her comeback. Think you know who? Take the poll below.
Games this week, events all month. The Her Sports calendar has you covered.
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SD Rebellion
Rebellion wins the Western Conference Championship!
Rebellion started their Championship run. Miguel Mejia/Miguel Mejia Photography
The Rebellion opened play in the Western Conference Playoffs on Friday, taking down the LA Legends in a dominant performance, 30-0. Read about the game here.
The team rocked the Western Conference Championship game on Sunday against the Utah Falconz, winning 20-0. Read about the game here.
Wave FC
The NWSL’s Best XI
Wave FC’s Kimmi Ascanio was named to the NWSL’s Best XI of May. Credit: Wave FC
On Friday, Wave’s midfielder Kimmi Ascanio was named to the NWSL’s Best XI of May. Congrats!
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U.S. Open Women’s Golf
First time in 60+ years in Southern California
The Women’s U.S. Open golf tournament took place at the Riviera Golf Club, the first time in 60+ years the tournament has taken place in Southern California. Check out our coverage on Instagram!
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The Athlete’s Commute
Have you caught our Her Sports podcast, The Athlete’s Commute?
We're taking our mission a step further to put you in the passenger seat with the people shaping the women's sports industry.
Our second guest is Sierra Enge! Sierra opens up about what it took to leave the San Diego Wave, her best friends and a life 20 minutes from her parents to take a leap into European soccer.
Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
And, ICYMI, USD volleyball player Nemo Beach was our first guest! You’ll want to check it out.
ICYMI
San Diego has a girls ice hockey club, and it's producing elite-level players in one of the least likely hockey cities in the country. Read all about it.
It’s not too late: Test your knowledge!
Which tennis legend recently announced her comeback?
Top Photo: Soleil Dam/@mediabysoleil
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