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Comment: Fails WP:NORG - the club's website is a Primary source and not independent or reliable. Dan arndt (talk) 08:02, 29 January 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: " The proclamation highlighted the club's commitment to fostering athletic excellence, promoting gender equity in sports, and inspiring young athletes in the community.[9] Local leaders, fans, and team representatives, attended the event in celebration of the positive impact the club has on the city's sports culture." Reads non-neutral ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 01:56, 29 January 2025 (UTC)
Tallahassee (TLH) Reckoning is a women's pre-professional soccer club based in Tallahassee, Florida. Established in 2023, it is the city's first-ever women's pre-professional soccer franchise.[1]The club competes in the USL W League, a national pre-professional women's soccer league in the United States. [2]
History
[edit]On June 21, 2023, the USL W League announced Tallahassee Reckoning as a new expansion team. TLH Reckoning fielded both a pre-professional W League team and a USL Academy team, with inaugural seasons played in 2024. TLH Reckoning was founded by Dr. Ashlee Fontes. [3] An alumna of Florida State University's women's soccer program and a former founding leader of the Washington Spirit. Dr. Fontes created opportunities for local female soccer players in Tallahassee.[1] TLH Reckoning competed in their USL W League game on May 9, 2024 and secured its first victory on defeating Brooke House FC 2-0 [4]
Inaugural Season
[edit]The inaugural season began in May 2024, with TLH Reckoning competing in the USL W League. The team earned its first win on May 9, 2024, defeating Brooke House Academy 2-0.[5] Home matches are held at Gene Cox Stadium, known as 'The Nest’.[2]
Mission and Community Engagement
[edit]The club focuses on providing development opportunities for female athletes at various levels, from youth to free-professional. It operates year-round as a player development center from youth to pre-professional, which began in August 2023.[2] TLH Reckoning hosted its first free community clinic at Gene Cox Stadium, as apart of its commuity engagement efforts.[2]
Professional Player Pathway
[edit]In December 2024, TLH Reckoning partnered with NJ/NY Gotham FC, the 2023 NWSL Champions, to establish a professional player pathway in Tallahassee. This collaboration aims to create players with opportunities to advance to the professional level.[6]
Tallahassee Reckoning Day Proclamation
[edit]On June 21, 2024 Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey offically declared "Tallahassee Reckoning Day"[7] This day recognized the club's role in supporting athletic development in the community.[7] Local officials, supporters, and team representatives attended the event to acknowledge the club's contributions to the city's sports landscape. [7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kelly, Ryan (June 22, 2023). "Tallahassee Reckoning introduces itself to women's soccer scene". WCTV.
- ^ a b c d Staff, USLWLeague com (2023-06-21). "Tallahassee Reckoning announced as newest USL W League expansion side". USL W League. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Democrat, Special to the Tallahassee. "Oasis Trailblazer 2024: Ashlee Fontes leads the way for women's soccer with TLH Reckoning". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ Devine, Alicia. "TLH Reckoning shuts out Brooke House Academy in first ever home game". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ Anonymous (2024-05-09). "Making 'herstory': Tallahassee Reckoning picked up its first win of the inaugural season". WFSU Local Routes. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "TLH RECKONING JOINS FORCES WITH 2023 NWSL CHAMPIONS GOTHAM FC TO LAUNCH PROFESSIONAL PLAYER PATHWAY IN TALLAHASSEE". TLH Reckoning. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ a b c Wicker, Sydney (2024-06-22). "Capital City recognizes TLH Reckoning Day". WCTV. Retrieved 2025-01-27.