UWS Expansion in Nevada
Reno Vikings round out the West Conference Metuchen, NJ – The West Conference of United Women’s Soccer (UWS) has expanded to Nevada for the first time in league history. Reno Vikings will round out the 2023 conference lineup alongside FC Arizona, Los Angeles SC, Santa Clarita Blue Heat, and reigning conference champions Calgary Foothills WFC (Alberta). This past NWSL Draft saw nine UWS alums hailing from the West, including #1 pick Alyssa Thompson who played four seasons with SC Blue Heat. “We are excited to welcome Reno into the West Conference of UWS,” said League Commissioner Joe Ferrara. “The [...]
Nevada Sports Net: Reno Vikings Women’s Soccer Team to Hold Tryouts at Sportsdome on Saturday
The Reno Vikings will hold an open tryout at the Swift Sportsdome on Saturday. The Vikings will have two adult women's team in the United Women's Soccer League — Vikings Premier and Vikings Northstars— for the 2023 season after a successful 2022 campaign in the UWS. The Vikings formed in the Reno area last year with the goal of Vikings Premier participating in high-level amateur soccer and eventually semipro soccer or professional women soccer by securing the UWS franchise in the Reno/Truckee Region. The club has its roots in the LA Vikings, which was formerly based in Southern California and [...]