# 7 Women Take the Pitch – First Women’s Match at Bonney Field and USWNT Visit
Republic FC hosted the first women’s soccer match at Bonney Field on June 18 when Women’s Premier Soccer League clubs California Storm and Primero de Mayo faced off. The match featured former U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Brandi Chastain and former Brazil Women’s National Team midfielder Sissi, both suiting up for the Storm.
# 7 Women Take the Pitch – First Women’s Match at Bonney Field and USWNT Visit
Republic FC hosted the first women’s soccer match at Bonney Field on June 18 when Women’s Premier Soccer League clubs California Storm and Primero de Mayo faced off. The match featured former U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Brandi Chastain and former Brazil Women’s National Team midfielder Sissi, both suiting up for the Storm.
After the match, Chastain and Sissi held a Q&A with fans moderated by Republic FC Play-by-Play Broadcaster Rob McAllister. Chastain, who has served as a color commentator for both NBC Sports and ESPN, also jumped into the broadcast booth with McAllister and Republic FC color commentator Kevin Goldthwaite for a bit during Republic FC’s match versus Rio Grande Valley FC.
After the match, Chastain and Sissi held a Q&A with fans moderated by Republic FC Play-by-Play Broadcaster Rob McAllister. Chastain, who has served as a color commentator for both NBC Sports and ESPN, also jumped into the broadcast booth with McAllister and Republic FC color commentator Kevin Goldthwaite for a bit during Republic FC’s match versus Rio Grande Valley FC.
“Building the beautiful game isn’t limited to our first team, Academy or youth programs, it also extends to the amazing talent seen on the women’s side of the sport,” said Republic FC President and Co-Founder Warren Smith. “It is a great honor to host distinguished players such as Brandi and Sissi, along with the California Storm, at Bonney Field. We hope this is one of many collaborations that provides our fans the opportunity to see world class women’s players in action.”
Brandi Chastain was not the only World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist to visit Bonney Field this past year. Three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion Christie Rampone attended the May 14 match between Republic FC and Seattle Sounders FC 2. Rampone, a veteran defender with NWSL club Sky Blue, held a private clinic for underserved youth and also a free “chalk talk” with fans prior to Republic FC’s match. The clinic and chalk talk were made possible and hosted by Wells Fargo.
“Building the beautiful game isn’t limited to our first team, Academy or youth programs, it also extends to the amazing talent seen on the women’s side of the sport,” said Republic FC President and Co-Founder Warren Smith. “It is a great honor to host distinguished players such as Brandi and Sissi, along with the California Storm, at Bonney Field. We hope this is one of many collaborations that provides our fans the opportunity to see world class women’s players in action.”
Brandi Chastain was not the only World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist to visit Bonney Field this past year. Three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion Christie Rampone attended the May 14 match between Republic FC and Seattle Sounders FC 2. Rampone, a veteran defender with NWSL club Sky Blue, held a private clinic for underserved youth and also a free “chalk talk” with fans prior to Republic FC’s match. The clinic and chalk talk were made possible and hosted by Wells Fargo.
Women’s soccer made its way back to Bonney Field on July 23 when the WPSL held the Western Division Championships. California Storm, San Diego SeaLions, Sounders Women and Beach Futbol Club all battled it out for a spot in the WPSL Championship finals at Bonney Field, with San Diego emerging victorious.
Women’s soccer made its way back to Bonney Field on July 23 when the WPSL held the Western Division Championships. California Storm, San Diego SeaLions, Sounders Women and Beach Futbol Club all battled it out for a spot in the WPSL Championship finals at Bonney Field, with San Diego emerging victorious.
