game recaps

By Thea Lowenberg FINAL SCORE: Pleasanton RAGE 1, Marin FC Sirens 0  Stanford Medicine Sports Complex: Pleasanton RAGE played hard against Marin FC Sirens. The first half was even with both teams playing hard and getting scoring opportunities. Marin dominated the first 25 minutes, but RAGE recovered strong and pushed even harder for a goal in the second half. This performance earned them the win for their first home game of the 2025 season.  COACH'S QUOTE:  In response to RAGE’s win, Sarah Fawcett said, “ That’s two wins in a row, and tonight’s 1-0 victory at home showed the kind [...]

By Thea Lowenberg FINAL SCORE: Pleasanton RAGE 2 , Academica Soccer Club 1 Academic Soccer Field: Pleasanton RAGE played a strong first game away from home against Academica Soccer Club. They struck first and held their lead well once it was regained. They outshot and won the majority of possession and struggled against AC, earning RAGE their first win of the 2025 USL W League season.  COACH'S QUOTE:  "Tactically, the girls executed the game plan well. We controlled key areas of the pitch and created enough chances to extend the lead. While we could’ve been more clinical in front of [...]

Marta Pelegrin By: Cara Paton Marta Pelegrin has been an immense asset to Pleasanton RAGE’s USLw team this season and has proved her talent through her incredible goals, plays, and leadership on the field. I had the chance to talk with the RAGE center forward recently, learning more about her life and as a player.  “How did you get into soccer?” Marta explained that she grew up in Spain and that in her school a coach showed her how to play soccer and then offered her a spot at a club, kickstarting her love for the sport and her career.  [...]

PLEASANTON RAGE 2 - 2 San Francisco Glens - June 26, 2024 By: Cara Paton RAGE played their final home game of the 2024 season on Wednesday, June 26 vs. San Francisco Glens. The game was very entertaining and proved a very competitive match.  Starting the first half, the Glens had the most possession and chances in front of goal. In the 7th minute, Glen’s #22 crossed into #14 who almost got a shot off, yet the ball was passed with too much pace. Shortly after, the RAGE keeper fumbled the ball, and RAGE’s #11 Ziem tackled the Glens player [...]