2018_United_Women's_Soccer_season
2018 United Women's Soccer season
Football league season
The 2018 United Women's Soccer season is the 24th season of pro-am women's soccer in the United States, and the third season of the UWS league.
Quick Facts Season, Champions ...
| Season | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Houston Aces |
| Matches played | 130 |
| Goals scored | 559 (4.3 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Gisela Arrieta (HOU) (13 goals) |
| Biggest home win | GRFC 14, IND 0 (June 30) |
| Biggest away win | GEN 0, GRFC 7 (June 1) ELP 1, HOU 8 (June 23) AUS 0, HOU 8 (June 30) |
| Highest scoring | GRFC 14, IND 0 (June 30) |
| Longest unbeaten run | 10 games Houston Aces (entire season) |
| Longest losing run | 8 games Fort Wayne United FC (June 8 - July 8) |
← 2017 2019 →
All statistics correct as of July 22, 2018. | |
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- Connecticut Fusion[1] and Worcester Smiles[2] joined the league and were placed in the East Conference.
- Lansing United[3] and Genesee FC[4] joined the league and were placed in the Midwest Conference.
- LA Galaxy OC[5] and Colorado Pride[6] joined the league and were placed in the West Conference.
- ASA El Paso,[7] FC Austin Elite,[8] HAR FC,[9] and North Texas Image[10] joined the league and with the Houston Aces were placed in the newly formed Southwest Conference.
- New York Magic, FC Indiana, and Toledo Villa FC left the league.
East Conference
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Inferno Rush | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 10 | +12 | 21 | 2018 East Conference playoffs |
| 2 | Connecticut Fusion | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 12 | +14 | 19 | |
| 3 | Long Island Rough Riders | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 17 | +10 | 17 | |
| 4 | Rochester Lady Lancers | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 18 | +4 | 17 | |
| 5 | Western New York Flash | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 21 | +2 | 15 | |
| 6 | New England Mutiny | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 14 | |
| 7 | New York Surf | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 14 | |
| 8 | New Jersey Copa FC | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 19 | −4 | 10 | |
| 9 | Worcester Smiles | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 49 | −42 | 3 |
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Source: UWS standings
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head based on total points; 2) Total wins; 3) Goal difference all league games; 4) Goals scored in league games
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head based on total points; 2) Total wins; 3) Goal difference all league games; 4) Goals scored in league games
Midwest Conference
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing United | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 13 | +19 | 24 | 2018 Midwest Conference playoffs |
| 2 | Grand Rapids FC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 10 | +34 | 23 | |
| 3 | Detroit Sun FC | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 11 | +18 | 20 | |
| 4 | Michigan Legends FC | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 14 | +13 | 18 | |
| 5 | Indy Premier SC | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 40 | −30 | 9 | |
| 6 | Genesee FC | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 30 | −19 | 4 | |
| 7 | Fort Wayne United FC Gryphons | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 41 | −35 | 1 |
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Source: UWS standings
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head based on total points; 2) Total wins; 3) Goal difference all league games; 4) Goals scored in league games
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head based on total points; 2) Total wins; 3) Goal difference all league games; 4) Goals scored in league games
Southwest Conference
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston Aces | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 3 | +49 | 24 | 2018 UWS national playoffs |
| 2 | North Texas Image | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 12 | |
| 3 | FC Austin Elite | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 25 | −5 | 12 | |
| 4 | HAR FC | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 23 | −15 | 7 | |
| 5 | ASA El Paso | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 43 | −33 | 4 |
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Source: UWS standings
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head based on total points; 2) Total wins; 3) Goal difference all league games; 4) Goals scored in league games
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head based on total points; 2) Total wins; 3) Goal difference all league games; 4) Goals scored in league games
West Conference
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calgary Foothills WFC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 8 | +14 | 23 | 2018 UWS national playoffs |
| 2 | LA Galaxy Orange County | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 10 | +18 | 22 | |
| 3 | Santa Clarita Blue Heat | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | +8 | 18 | |
| 4 | Real Salt Lake | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 20 | +1 | 13 | |
| 5 | Colorado Pride | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31 | −18 | 5 | |
| 6 | SoCal Crush | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 32 | −23 | 4 |
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Source: UWS standings
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head based on total points; 2) Total wins; 3) Goal difference all league games; 4) Goals scored in league games
Rules for classification: 1) Head-to-head based on total points; 2) Total wins; 3) Goal difference all league games; 4) Goals scored in league games
East Conference Playoffs
| Final July 17 | ||||
| 1 | Lancaster Inferno Rush | 2 | ||
| 2 | Connecticut Fusion | 0 | ||
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
More information Lancaster Inferno Rush, 2 – 0 ...
| Lancaster Inferno Rush | 2 – 0 | Connecticut Fusion |
|---|---|---|
Rook  36'Shuey 67' |
Report |
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Midwest Conference Playoffs
Hosted by Lansing United in East Lansing, Michigan
| Semifinal July 12 | Final July 14 | ||||||||
| 1 | Lansing United | 3 | |||||||
| 4 | Michigan Legends FC | 0 | |||||||
| 1 | Lansing United | 2 | |||||||
| 2 | Grand Rapids FC | 4 | |||||||
| 2 | Grand Rapids FC | 2(4) | |||||||
| 3 | Detroit Sun FC | 2(3) | |||||||
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
More information Grand Rapids FC, 2 – 2 (a.e.t.) ...
| Grand Rapids FC | 2 – 2 (a.e.t.) | Detroit Sun FC |
|---|---|---|
| Paul 11', 75' |
Report | Singstock 10' DeLuca 84' |
| Penalties | ||
Misiewicz  Labadie Ashby Otteson |
4–3 | Wolfe Evans Deluca Bos Walker |
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East Lansing Soccer Complex
East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, Michigan
More information Lansing United, 3 – 0 ...
| Lansing United | 3 – 0 | Michigan Legends FC |
|---|---|---|
| Pelafas 1' Sagara 26'Costner 76' |
Report |
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East Lansing Soccer Complex
East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, Michigan
More information Lansing United, 2 – 4 ...
| Lansing United | 2 – 4 | Grand Rapids FC |
|---|---|---|
| Tanner 47' Pelafas 90+2' |
Report | Maher 43', 49' Corby 77', 82' |
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East Lansing Soccer Complex
East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, Michigan
National Playoffs
Hosted by Grand Rapids FC at Grandville High School in Grandville, Michigan.[11]
| Semifinal July 21 | Final July 22 | ||||||||
| W | Calgary Foothills WFC | 1 | |||||||
| SW | Houston Aces | 3 | |||||||
| SW | Houston Aces | 1* | |||||||
| E | Lancaster Inferno Rush | 0 | |||||||
| MW | Grand Rapids FC | 3 | |||||||
| E | Lancaster Inferno Rush | 4 | |||||||
Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score
Semifinals
More information Calgary Foothills WFC, 1 – 3 ...
| Calgary Foothills WFC | 1 – 3 | Houston Aces |
|---|---|---|
| Jones 8' |
Report | Arrieta 8' Pallares 45+'Ariza 64' |
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Grandville High School
Grandville, Michigan
Grandville, Michigan
More information Grand Rapids FC, 3 – 4 ...
| Grand Rapids FC | 3 – 4 | Lancaster Inferno Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Lay 17', 41' Otteson 21' |
Report | Crawford 19', 23', 55' McKibben 29' |
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Grandville High School
Grandville, Michigan
Grandville, Michigan
UWS Championship
More information Houston Aces, 1 – 0 (a.e.t.) ...
| Houston Aces | 1 – 0 (a.e.t.) | Lancaster Inferno Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Gavorski 118' |
Report |
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Grandville High School
Grandville, Michigan
Grandville, Michigan
Championship MVP: Julie Gavorski (Houston Aces)
Top scorers
More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | Nation | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gisela Arrieta |  COL |
Houston Aces | 13 |
| 2 | Haley Crawford |  USA |
Lancaster Inferno Rush | 10 |
| 3 | Christina Arteaga | USA |
FC Austin Elite | 8 |
| Brooke Barbuto | USA |
Rochester Lady Lancers | ||
| Kate Howarth | USA |
New England Mutiny | ||
| Julie Gavorski | USA |
Houston Aces | ||
| Tori Sousa | USA |
Connecticut Fusion | ||
| 8 | Elin Eklund |  SWE |
Rochester Lady Lancers | 7 |
| 9 | Jennifer Borawski | USA |
Michigan Legends FC | 6 |
| Carissima Cutrona | USA |
Western New York Flash | ||
| Cindy Lay |  AUS |
Grand Rapids FC | ||
| Furtuna Velaj |  ALB |
New York Surf |
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Source:[12]
Individual awards
- Player of the Year: Brooke Barbuto (ROC)
- Offensive Player of the Year: Haley Crawford (INF)
- Defensive Player of the Year: Natalie Jacobs (LAG)
- Coach of the Year: Troye Flannery (CAL)
All-League First Team
F: Gisela Arrieta (HOU), Haley Crawford (INF), Carissima Cutrona (WNY)
M: Brooke Barbuto (ROC), Dani Evans (DET), Jessica Jones (CAL), Tesa McKibben (INF)
D: Natalie Jacobs (LAG), Kylee McIntosh (CON), Olivia Trombley (LAN)
G: Kelly O’Brien (INF)
All-League Second Team
F: Julie Gavorski (HOU), Kate Howarth (NEM), Tori Sousa (CON)
M: Sabrina Flores (LAG), Grace Labadie (GRA), Teresa Rook (INF), Riko Sagara (LAN)
D: Athena Biondi (LAN), Grace Stordy (CAL), Aubrey Suydam (INF)
G: Stephanie Labbé (CAL)
- "FSA Purchases Expansion Franchise In UWS East". January 1, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "Expansion Comes To The UWS East". January 18, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "Lansing United Joins 2018 UWS Midwest Lineup". October 19, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "New Addition To UWS Midwest - Genesee F.C." January 10, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "LA Galaxy OC Joins UWS West For 2018". January 3, 2018. Archived from the original on April 19, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "Colorado Pride Returns To UWS West". February 1, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- "United Women's Soccer Expands Into Texas". April 30, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "United Women's Soccer Welcomes FC Austin Elite". May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "Houston Aces & HAR FC Round Out UWS Southwest". May 18, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "North Texas Image Is Newest Addition To UWS". May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "Field Confirmed for 2018 UWS National Championship". United Women's Soccer (UWS). July 18, 2018.
- "2018 UWS statistics". Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- "2018 All-United Women's Soccer Awards". United Women's Soccer (UWS). August 3, 2018.