We are only a few weeks into the PASL-Pro season, but there is a great deal to talk about. First and foremost, there is a lot of excitement surrounding the expansion franchises in Louisville, San Diego, and Cleveland/Canton (Ohio). The Louisville Lightning had a sellout for their first home match, which was a near miss against Cincinnati. This was followed up by a 8-3 drubbing of the Detroit Waza in front of another capacity crowd at Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club.
This has been a great week for soccer fans in Ohio. The Columbus Crew put away Saprissa in Costa Rica, which was a monumental accomplishment. Estadio Ricardo Saprissa has not been the most pleasant environment for U.S. teams in the past. The Crew look to be the favorites for the Supporters’ Shield and the MLS Cup. It is good to see the club experience success in the CONCACAF Champions League. Even better news has come for fans in the Akron/Canton area. A PASL expansion team