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Covering amateur and semi-pro soccer throughout the Northland and women's soccer everywhere. Founded by @northstarashle.bsky.social and @mhdtim.bsky.social
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 2h
Happy #UWCL Matchday to those who celebrate.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 2d
We say “Support Local Soccer” a lot, but to mean something we must support the original local people.

Miigwech, thank you.

The Northland Media board.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 2d
At this time in American history, we are seemingly destined to replay so many advances which have been hard fought for in terms of acknowledging this tangled web of events and responsibilities.

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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 2d
This day is an acknowledgement of the foundational place of native people and nations on this land, their land. It also stands as a stark reminder of the harm done to those communities, both historical and ongoing.

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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 2d
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day here. Northland Media is based on Anishinaabe land, in a region fiercely contested with Lakota.

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US Open Cup News @thecup.us · 10d
Yesterday in #USOpenCup history (Oct. 3, 1924): Draw for the 1924/25 Nat'l Challenge Cup excluded teams from the American Soccer League & St. Louis Soccer League. Issues: Teams wanted to skip qualifying & enter the tourney later & % of gate receipts required to be paid to the USFA
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 11d
#WSL Update:
Arsenal drop from the ranks of the unbeaten after a loss on the road at Manchester City. The other two unbeaten sides, Chelsea and Manchester United, draw 1-1.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 23d
Full details here: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

The two were already Season Ticket Holders.
Lynx's Reeve invests in Minnesota Aurora FC
Cheryl Reeve and Carley Knox are the newest investors in Minnesota Aurora FC, the community-owned amateur women's soccer team that hopes to join the NWSL.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 23d
ESPN breaking the news that @mnaurorafc.bsky.social are continuing on their twin track of high end investors and community owners. The latest to join that first group are Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve and head of business (and former soccer player and coach at college level) Carley Knox.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 25d
#WSL Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe is under investigation for using discriminatory language towards a team mate during a preseason camp with the club. She has been absent but is now eligible to play for the club this weekend. They are pointless from 2 games.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 25d
Hat tip to London City Lionesses, who secured their first win in #WSL today. The club are currently part of Michele Kang's organization but they were founded in 2019 as the successor to Millwall Lionesses, whose Championship (now WSL2) license they took.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 25d
The podcast can be found at empowerwoso.podbean.com or wherever you listen to your music/podcasts.
EMPOWER Women’s Soccer | Northland Media
EMPOWER Women's Soccer brings you English language coverage of some of the best women's leagues in Europe. Each week Ashle Paige breaks down whats happened in the Danish A-Liga, Damallsvenskan, Frauen...
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 25d
@northstarashle.bsky.social has the beat covered with the Empower Women's Football podcast. Stay tuned.

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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 25d
In #WSL2, 5 of the 12 teams are so far unbeaten and a derby win over Durham has put Sunderland top of the division.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 25d
The full Champions League draw is here: www.uefa.com/womenschampi...
Women's Champions League league phase draw: All 18 teams learn their opponents | UEFA Women's Champions League
The 18 sides have discovered who their opponents will be in the first-ever UEFA Women's Champions League league phase.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 25d
On the field, #WSL we are only three matches in and already there are only three unbeaten sides (Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea). Those three are also the English representatives in the #UWCL this season - United having recovered to win a two-legged qualifier against Brann this week.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · 25d
#WoSo is back underway in England, the first with a fully professional top two tiers. We'll break down the full regulations when they are published, but they are already scary enough to send Blackburn Rovers scuttling back to the amateur ranks despite winning their division last season.
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Minnesota Aurora FC @mnaurorafc.bsky.social · Sep 4
The 988 Mental Health Jersey Auction isn’t just about jerseys — it’s about supporting mental health in Minnesota. One-of-a-kind jerseys signed by MN athletes are up for bid, with all proceeds going to NAMI Minnesota.
Extended through Sept. 20. 👉 givebutter.com/c/988jerseys
Graphic with a navy background. Minnesota Aurora FC logo shown on the top with NAMI Minnesotas. Text in the middle reads “Your bid = More Resources for Minnesota. 988 Mental Health Jersey Auction - Ends Sept 20." Graphic with a navy background. Minnesota Aurora FC logo shown on the top with NAMI Minnesotas. In the middle text reads “988” with the numbers being shadowed. Text below reads “What 988 Does, A partner in moments of crisis and healing." Graphic with a navy background. Minnesota Aurora FC logo shown on the top with NAMI Minnesotas. Tittle reads “Impact”. Text reads "53,000+ Minnesotans reached each year, NAMI Minnesota provided support, education, and resources to over 53,000 people across the state last year, helping people and families navigate mental health challenges with guidance and care. 73 support groups statewide, They offer 73 support groups throughout Minnesota, creating safe spaces for individuals, families, and identity or language-based groups to share experiences, find understanding, and build resilience together. 988 connects callers to help in seconds, The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ensures that anyone in crisis can connect with trained counselors in seconds, providing immediate support, guidance, and a lifeline when it's needed most." Graphic with a navy background. Minnesota Aurora FC logo shown on the top with NAMI Minnesotas. Tittle reads “Programs and Support”. Text reads "Crisis response & 988 education, 988 provides immediate support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. NAMI Minnesota ensures that everyone in the community knows about and can access the 988 Lifeline when they need help most. Support groups, NAMI Minnesota offers support groups for people living with a mental illness and their families, providing a safe space to share their experiences, process grief, and find hope alongside others who understand what they are going through. Advocacy for Mental Health resources, NAMI Minnesota works tirelessly to advocate for policies and programs that expand access to mental health care, ensuring that every Minnesotan has the resources and support they need to lead healthier, more resilient lives."
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Mark Privratsky @markprivratsky.bsky.social · Sep 1
D1 MINNESOTANS

Want to keep track of the women’s game? We’ve got 99 MNs in D1 by my count and I’m tracking the players for you because I want to

Sort stats and spot your own trends

@equaltimesoccer.bsky.social @lightsfootball.com @northlandsoccer.com

Check out the full spreadsheet here:
D1 MNs 2025
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · Aug 29
We got a piping hot podcast here, piping hot #WoSo podcast.
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Ashle Lynn Paige 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @northstarashle.bsky.social · Aug 29
Newest episode of the Empower #WoSo pod has dropped. European qualifiers and more Damallsvenskan action as Norway and Denmark break for the week.

Download here or listen on your favourite podcast app.
EMPOWER Women’s Soccer | Northland Media
EMPOWER Women's Soccer brings you English language coverage of some of the best women's leagues in Europe. Each week Ashle Paige breaks down whats happened in the Danish A-Liga, Damallsvenskan, Frauen...
empowerwoso.podbean.com
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Ashle Lynn Paige 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @northstarashle.bsky.social · Aug 28
Nordic #WoSo standings after last weekend.

HB Køge leads the A-Liga with 9 points after three rounds.

Brann now has a three point lead in the three-way battle for the Toppserien title

Hammarby retains a one point lead over Malmö in a tight and wide open Damallsvenskan
Danish A-Liga standings after Round 3 Norwegian Toppserien standings after Round 18 Damallsvenskan standings after Round 15
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · Aug 28
Lil update on this weeks podcast episode.
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Ashle Lynn Paige 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @northstarashle.bsky.social · Aug 28
Quick update for this weeks Empower #WoSo pod. After the events today in Minneapolis I’ve decided to move recording to tomorrow and the episode will drop on Friday.

I’ll drop the #A-Liga, #Damallsvenskan, and #Toppserien standings tomorrow.
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · Aug 22
Where to Watch for this weekend’s Scandinavian #WoSo schedule.
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Ashle Lynn Paige 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @northstarashle.bsky.social · Aug 22
Full slate of Nordic WoSo this weekend and where to watch:

🇩🇰 #A-Liga: kvindeliga.live
🇸🇪 #Dammallsvenskan: fanseat.com
🇳🇴 #Toppserien: No [known] broadcasters outside Norway 😔
Round 18 Toppserien (Norway) schedule: Wednesday, Vålerenga vs LSK Kvinner Wednesday, Kolbotn vs Brann Saturday, Lyn vs Rosenborg Saturday, Røa vs Bodø/Glimt Saturday, Stabæk vs Hønefoss Round 15 Damallsvenskan (Sweden) schedule: Friday, Rosengård vs Växjö Friday, Hammarby vs Kristianstads Saturday, AIK vs Djurgården Saturday, BP vs Malmö Saturday, Häcken vs Norrköping Sunday, Alingsås vs Piteå Sunday, Linköping vs Vittsjö Round 3 A-Liga (Denmark) schedule: Saturday, OB Q vs Nordsjælland Saturday, Fortuna Hjørring vs AGF Saturday, HB Køge vs Brønby Tuesday, Kolding vs Midtjylland
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Ashle Lynn Paige 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @northstarashle.bsky.social · Aug 20
Episode 2 of the EMPOWER #WoSo pod has dropped, Damallsvenskan & Toppserien title races are in full swing, A-Liga is in Round 2, and Frauen-Bundesliga is less than a month from kick.

You can listen from any of your favourite podcast platforms or download directly from here!
EMPOWER Women’s Soccer | Northland Media
EMPOWER Women's Soccer brings you English language coverage of some of the best women's leagues in Europe. Each week Ashle Paige breaks down whats happened in the Danish A-Liga, Damallsvenskan, Frauen...
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Northern Lights Football @lightsfootball.com · Aug 18
Another Aurora player going pro! Defender Annie Williams has signed with #USLS side Brooklyn FC.

Williams is the second Aurora player to go pro this year and joins Charley Boone in the USL Super League.
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Minnesota Aurora FC @mnaurorafc.bsky.social · Aug 18
⭐️ Tomorrow starts in Brooklyn ⭐️
You betcha bottom dollar Annie’s going to shine in the Big Apple 🍎
She’s officially signed with Brooklyn FC in the Gainbridge Super League!
#AuroraToPro
Graphic announcing Annie Williams going pro. She is smiling in an Aurora FC jersey on the left side of the image. Text reads: 'GOING PRO' at the top, 'Annie Williams, Defender / Brooklyn FC' in the center, and 'Officially joining Brooklyn FC in the Gainbridge Super League' at the bottom. Aurora FC logo is displayed to the right of her head.
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