A sold-out crowd of 2,007 people gathered at Lents Field in Southeast Portland for the Portland Cherry Bombs’ inaugural USL W match against Drip FC, finishing 4-0. The atmosphere was jovial, with strong fan participation and team representation through Mary the Cherry and supporters wearing merch. The scoring began with Carolyn Ruoff, followed by goals from Audrey Dizon, Lillie French, and Olivia Bariao-Arge. Ruoff highlighted the excitement of the atmosphere and praised the fans while hoping the energy continues through the season. The USL W operates as a pre-professional pipeline, featuring youth, collegiate players, aspiring professionals, and former players returning to the sport.
"A sold out crowd of 2,007 people assembled to watch the Portland Cherry Bombs-the USL W team that also represents the city's latest foray into women's sports-win their inaugural soccer match against the Drip FC, 4-0."
"Despite the more casual nature of Lents Field (as opposed to Providence Park, home of the Thorns and Timbers), fans and athletes alike took the game just as seriously. The Cherry Bombs were well-represented by Mary the Cherry, their fishnet-adorned, spiked leather jacket-wearing mascot, as well as by fans who were already decked out in merch."
"That goal was followed by more from Audrey Dizon (who just wrapped up her second season for Gonzaga), Lillie French (a graduate and former player for Boise State), and the fourth and final point from Olivia Bariao-Arge (who attended Oregon City High School and is a sophomore at Colorado Mesa University)."
"For starters, it's pre-professional, a pipeline of sorts from amateur to professional play. Its athletes are made up of youth and collegiate players, as well as those who want to play pro soccer and those who used to."
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