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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Dallas Trinity FC women's soccer team aims to inspire girls during inaugural season
EDITOR'S NOTE: Men's professional soccer has been in Dallas for three decades, and now women are making their mark in the sport with Dallas Trinity FC's inaugural season. --- It's a busy practice for the Dallas Trinity FC women's professional soccer team, and forward Lucy Shepherd is locked in. "We usually have an attacking day and then a defensive day," Shepherd said. From England to Texas CBS News Texas Shepherd's journey to Dallas started far from Texas. "It's a great city. It's very hot in summer," she said. Shepherd grew up in England, where she quickly stood out-often outperforming the boys. "I started around the age of 6," she said. "I grew up on a boys team. I was better than them. They gave me a bit of respect, but it was definitely a shock for a lot of the boys seeing a girl playing." Leadership from abroad Dallas Trinity FC head coach Pauline MacDonald also came from overseas. "I'm from Scotland," MacDonald said. "I live in Edinburgh, and I've been in Dallas since mid-September last year." Her mission is to make history with the area's first professional women's soccer team. "The inaugural season's been interesting. I think for everybody, just kind of going into the unknown can be a little bit potentially scary but exciting at the same time," she said. Fans fuel the fire Shepherd said she's felt the excitement and support from Dallas sports fans. "We've had big turnouts, which has been great to see, and we love seeing all the fans there-especially the season ticket holders who cheer us on from the stands every single game," she said. Hometown hero on squad Midfielder Gracie Brian also feels the love. "I'm from Frisco, Texas, so about 20 minutes from here, and then I went to TCU, which is about 40 minutes from here," Brian said. The hometown star started playing soccer at age 3 and now gets to play in front of those who watched her grow up. "I'm super blessed because my whole family gets to come watch me and my grandma," she said. "That's a really special moment every single time at the Cotton Bowl, just to look up into the stands and see them." Inspiring the next generation The team hopes to inspire young girls to dream big and see a future in professional soccer. "I was always looking toward male counterparts," MacDonald said. "I think for young players now, that visibility is huge. You can see it when we play at the Cotton Bowl, and all the young girls in attendance." "To have women in sports who are out there working hard every single day, getting to go into the Cotton Bowl and watch that-it's awesome for these young players," Brian said. "There's no one that's ever done it before, so we're kind of paving our own way for the club and creating history," Shepherd said. "I think that's really exciting, and it inspires a new generation." Playoff push ahead The team is preparing for the final match of the regular season at home Saturday against Carolina Ascent FC. "If we win, we're in and we'll make the semifinals," Shepherd said. "Then we're hoping to progress from that into the championship game on June 14." As they chase a postseason berth, this group of pioneering women continues to show young girls they can achieve whatever they set their minds to.
Axios
3 days ago
- Sport
- Axios
Dallas Trinity FC faces must-win game to end first season
Dallas Trinity FC could be on the brink of making the playoffs in their first season. Why it matters: Dallas is becoming a hub for professional soccer, with the professional women's soccer team, FC Dallas and another men's team on the way. The region is also preparing to host the FIFA Men's World Cup next year. The latest: Dallas Trinity is fifth in the USL Super League, with 11 wins, seven draws and nine losses. They face top-ranked Carolina Ascent FC at 7pm Saturday in Fair Park. The must-win game marks the end of the regular season. State of play: The team has steadily built a fanbase. Nearly 5,000 fans, on average, attend the home matches at the Cotton Bowl. The upstart USL Super League rivals the National Women's Soccer League. The Dallas Trinity name and logo were rolled out last May, just a couple of months before the season kicked off in August. The big picture: Dallas has the fifth strongest soccer economy among U.S. cities, per the latest ranking from the Sports Business Journal. The ranking measures fan enthusiasm, venue development and brand investment. Youth soccer involvement plays a large role in the growth of the sport in the region. Zoom in: Dallas Trinity officials regularly visit youth teams to drum up support for the team and the sport. The players hang out after matches to sign autographs, and kids have the opportunity to meet the professionals and walk with them on the pitch. What they're saying: The goal during next year's World Cup is to pitch the Dallas region as a possible host site for the 2031 Women's World Cup. "It's very important for us to make sure that we show FIFA that Dallas embraces women's sports, women's soccer, and cares about all constituents within the community," Dallas Trinity founder and chief operating officer Trip Neil tells Axios. Threat level: Dallas Trinity must win Saturday to advance to the playoffs. Dallas has won, lost and drawn in three meetings with Carolina. Carolina and Tampa Bay Sun FC have already clinched a playoff berth. Zoom out: Spokane Zephyr FC and Fort Lauderdale United FC are also in contention for the remaining two playoff spots. Two semifinal matches start June 7, and the first-ever USL Super League Final is the weekend of June 14. If you go: There is a pre-match concert before Saturday night's game and a fireworks show afterward for fan appreciation night.
CBS News
25-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Warm weekend ahead before severe weather threat in North Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday
Dry conditions for most of North Texas Friday before chance of storms return next week Dry conditions for most of North Texas Friday before chance of storms return next week Dry conditions for most of North Texas Friday before chance of storms return next week A much drier day on Friday brought scattered showers that lingered along the Red River into our northeast areas. Clouds have been slow to clear in some spots, leading to a range in temperatures. Temperatures have reached the lower 80s in sunnier areas, while regions with lingering clouds remain in the mid-70s. Plan for partly cloudy skies this evening and overnight lows in the upper 60s. We will be watching a complex of storms develop along the dryline to our west and head eastward overnight. Models are tracking the storms along the Red River, weakening as they approach North Texas around sunrise tomorrow. If the line holds together, scattered showers may occur in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. On Saturday morning, temperatures will start off in the upper 60s and climb into the lower 80s. Plan for a warm evening if you are heading out to the Dallas Trinity FC game at the Cotton Bowl tomorrow night. First Alert Weather Days are in place for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe storms. Please stay updated on the forecast as details regarding threats and timing come into better focus. The Storm Prediction Center has already highlighted the Metroplex for a slight risk of severe storms on Tuesday. Sunday will be a great day to get outside with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the mid-80s. Monday is expected to be cloudy and dry during the daytime hours, but storms may move in during the evening.
