Welcome to the official recap of Week 2 of the United Women's Soccer (UWS) 2024 Summer of Soccer! It has been an exciting week filled with thrilling matches and standout performances across all conferences. Here's a breakdown of the action:

Thursday, May 23rd

Midwest Conference:

• Michigan Legends 6 - 0 Troy City WFC: The Michigan Legends hosted Troy City WFC and dominated the match with a commanding 6-0 victory. This win sets a strong tone for the Legends as they aim to make a deep run toward this season's National Championship Weekend.

West Conference:

• Foothills WFC 8 - 0 Players SC: The West Conference opened with Foothills WFC traveling to Las Vegas to take on Players SC. Foothills showcased their strength with an impressive 8-0 win, setting the stage for their upcoming match in Arizona.

Friday, May 24th

East Conference:

• Erie Commodores 3 - 3 Steel City FC: In a highly entertaining match, the Erie Commodores and Steel City FC battled to a 3-3 draw, each team earning a point and leaving the pitch evenly matched.

• New England Mutiny 3 - 1 Sporting CT: The New England Mutiny hosted Sporting CT and demonstrated their determination to challenge this season by securing a 3-1 victory on home turf. The home side was led by Cat Barry, who netted a hat trick for the Mutiny.

• FC Buffalo 4 - 1 FC Berlin: FC Buffalo began their season with a strong 4-1 win over FC Berlin, aiming to shake things up in the conference alongside Coppermine and New England.

• Hudson Valley Crusaders 5 - 1 Albany Rush: The Hudson Valley Crusaders continued their early season success with a convincing 5-1 win over the Albany Rush. The newly promoted side has scored 8 goals while only conceding 1 in their first two matches.

Saturday, May 25th

East Conference:

• New York Magic 3 - 2 New Jersey Copa FC: The New York Magic traveled to New Jersey and secured their first three points of the season with a narrow 3-2 win over New Jersey Copa FC in their return to UWS.

• Maine Footy 6 - 0 Worcester Fuel FC: After an opening loss, Maine Footy bounced back strongly with a decisive 6-0 victory on the road against Worcester Fuel FC, placing them back among the top teams in the conference.

West Conference:

• FC Arizona 0 - 4 Foothills WFC: In a late-night desert showdown, FC Arizona hosted Foothills WFC, who were fresh off a win in Vegas. Foothills displayed no fatigue and claimed a 4-0 victory before heading north to prepare for an early season clash with SC Blue Heat.

Sunday, May 27th

East Conference:

• Flower City 1872 4 - 3 Erie Commodores: Flower City 1872 hosted the Erie Commodores in a thrilling match. Despite Erie's determination to secure all three points, Flower City had different plans and emerged with a 4-3 win.

Looking Ahead

Week 2 has set the stage for an exciting season in the UWS, with teams across all conferences showcasing their skills and determination. Stay tuned for more action and updates as the 2024 Summer of Soccer continues to unfold.