Welcome to the Recap!

Highlights

  • The California Palms made history by hosting the franchise’s first-ever home game.

  • Wave FC returned from the international break with a convincing exhibition win over the Portland Thorns.

  • Three women’s MMA bouts took center stage at Pechanga Arena, highlighting the sport’s continued growth in San Diego.

  • World Star Aitana Bonmatí came to San Diego to inspire the next generation during her first U.S. soccer camp.

  • The Athlete’s Commute is taking off, featuring San Diego local Danica Collins, a global health strategist, certified health coach, and someone who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 21 years.

  • Wanting to plan ahead? Her Sports launched a new sports calendar as local colleges begin unveiling their fall schedules.

  • ICYMI, it’s not too late to take the poll: Do you know which American tennis player defeated Iga Swiatek? Test your knowledge down below!

California Palms

Loss Avenged: California Palms pro lacrosse upended New York Charging in its home debut

The California Palms hosted their first home game ever this past weekend! WLL/thewll.com

San Diego Wave FC

Your favorite soccer team is (kinda) back from break

The Wave is gearing up for its full return from international break with an exhibition game. San Diego Wave FC

  • The Wave faced the Portland Thorns in an exhibition game on Saturday, the team’s first game back from international break, taking down the Thorns 4-3.

  • The team is fully back into the swing of things with its Independence Day game on July 4 at Snapdragon Stadium.

Professional Fighters League

Women in mixed martial arts

The inclusion of three women bouts shows the continued growth for women in MMA. Matt Ferris/PFL

Aitana Bonmatí Camp

Every touch matters

Bonmatí’s camp helped to inspire the next generation of soccer players. Miguel Mejia/Miguel Mejia Photography

  • Aitana Bonmatí, one of the most decorated figures in women’s soccer, hosted her first U.S. camp came with technical drills and moments of encouragement. Read about the event here. Be sure to check out the artwork created of the event by Her Sports’ own Ari Herrera-Ibarra.

The Athlete’s Commute

Check out our new episode on our podcast, The Athlete’s Commute!

Our newest episode focuses on Danica Collins, a global health strategist, certified health coach, and someone who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 21 years. We ride from La Jolla Scripps Medical Center to South Mission Beach as she opens up about navigating competitive sports with diabetes, running the New York Marathon, competing in beach volleyball, and why she believes your performance never starts on the field.

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

ICYMI

🗳️ Trivia Timeout 🗳️

Which American tennis player just defeated No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek in Bad Hamburg?

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