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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 [...]

PLEASANTON RAGE 1 - 2 Oakland Soul - June 20, 2024 By: Cara Paton RAGE played Oakland Soul in their second-to-last home game of the season on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The game was highly competitive and entertaining for the large crowd of both Soul and RAGE fans to watch. The game started with high intensity and competitiveness by both teams, making it an even match. In the early minutes of the first half, RAGE’s #8 Pelegrin lobbed the ball over a Soul player to #17 Larez who dribbled down the right side and shot high towards the goal. The [...]

PLEASANTON RAGE 4 - 0 Academia - June 13, 2024 By: Cara Paton On June 13, 2024, RAGE played an exciting game against Academia. Both teams played amazing soccer and made it a very entertaining match.  Straight from kick-off, RAGE brought a lot of energy, getting their first shot off by #15 Towle in the 1st minute of the game. The shot went wide, but RAGE continued to bring their passion to earn them more opportunities. Shortly after, #2 Siddiqi received the ball and dribbled into space, taking a shot from a distance that unfortunately went over.  In the 9th [...]