⚽️Lady Vols Soccer Thread

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These are the names so far that have been made public in the portal.

Pitt looks like they are having internal issues

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Was the 22 or 23 class the first one that was JK’s? I think we absolutely recruit good; just trying to pinpoint if players are buying in to the long term plan. The transfer portal is part of the everyday process in the current environment. I admittedly don’t follow every team in the conference, but still think the fact that we brought transfers in during the spring who “re-transferred” is strange. Maybe it happens more than I realize.
 
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🚨This data is based on 2025 recruiting commitment data + Public Transfer Portal data but here is where there SEC programs currently sit. All P4 will have a 28-roster limit.

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Sammi Woods only played one year in Knoxville but she will forever be a LVFL 🥹IMG_2200.jpeg

Sammi Woods​

It’s hard to put something like this into words, but it’s time to finally say goodbye to the sport that has truly changed my life. I am so fortunate to have experienced something that I’ve wanted ever since I was a little girl, and it has lived up to and exceeded that expectation. I will be forever grateful for everything the sport of soccer has given me, the biggest one being the people. I owe absolutely everything to every single person who has stood by my side throughout, especially my family.

Through so many teams, I couldn’t think of a better way to have spent the last 20 years of my life.. All good things really do come to an end, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. # 3 out🤍​

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2024 NCAA Soccer Tournament - Second Round (SEC Matchups)​

No. 3 South Carolina vs. No. 6 Minnesota​

Calendar
Nov. 22 • 2 PM ET
Location
Dorrance Field • Chapel Hill, NC

No. 6 Auburn vs. No. 3 Ohio State​

Calendar
Nov. 22 • 2 PM ET
Location
Spry Stadium • Winston Salem, NC

No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 4 Notre Dame​

Calendar
Nov. 22 • 3:30 PM ET
Location
MSU Soccer Field • Starkville, MS

No. 4 Texas vs. No. 5 Michigan State​

Calendar
Nov. 22 • 4 PM ET
Location
Koskinen Stadium • Durham, NC

No. 8 Vanderbilt vs. No. 1 Florida State​

Calendar
Nov. 22 • 5:30 PM ET
Location
Seminole Soccer Complex • Tallahassee, FL

Washington vs. No. 1 Mississippi State​

Calendar
Nov. 22 • 7 PM ET
Location
MSU Soccer Field - Starkville, MS

No. 2 Arkansas vs. California​

Calendar
Nov. 22 • 7:30 PM ET
Location
Razorback Field • Fayetteville, AR
 
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lvocd said:
Marta knew as soon as it broke the plane that THAT drive and goal would be the one that very well could be shown in replay thousands and thousands of times as one of the best ever.

It was poetry. I'm so happy for her.
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Yes, poetry. Love that analogy.
 
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Had an interesting conversation with a parent of a senior player and if half of what I was told was true Danny must absolutely react. There are apparently some major mental health issues prevalent within this team and it’s not a good look for the coach. I have no real skin in the game, but if you connect the dots with players that suddenly disappeared at the season it is a terrible look for the program and the school. Once again not sure how much of this was conveyed as emotion or not, but if there is a shred of truth to what I was told Danny and the administration are on for a real dumpster fire. Mental health issues and aggressive coaches in women’s sports is a hot topic and this could be bad.
 
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HoldingBack82 said:
Had an interesting conversation with a parent of a senior player and if half of what I was told was true Danny must absolutely react. There are apparently some major mental health issues prevalent within this team and it’s not a good look for the coach. I have no real skin in the game, but if you connect the dots with players that suddenly disappeared at the season it is a terrible look for the program and the school. Once again not sure how much of this was conveyed as emotion or not, but if there is a shred of truth to what I was told Danny and the administration are on for a real dumpster fire. Mental health issues and aggressive coaches in women’s sports is a hot topic and this could be bad.
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I’m not buying it @HoldingBack82

College athletes are susceptible to mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse. However, they often don't seek help. Stress plays a significant role in their mental health. That is not true with this program, they take mental health very seriously. In fact one of the players made a public post at the start of the school year about mental health and taking a redshirt this season. The support from the staff and players and university were amazing. Making unverified claims and posting on a message board is unhealthy and detrimental. Do better.
 
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Possibly valid points and I was simply conveying what was passed along to me. This is not a witch hunt whatsoever, but some of what was conveyed makes sense. My hope is that the administration just completes their due diligence and does the right thing. The university and its supporters deserve that. I honestly hope it’s false information, but if there is any truth to it whatsoever things are going to go sideways quick.
 
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BUSINESSWOMAN AND SPORTS OWNER MICHELE KANG MAKES HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN U.S. SOCCER AND WOMEN’S SPORTS​

KANG’S PHILANTHROPIC GIFT OF $30 MILLION OVER FIVE YEARS WILL CREATE OVER 100,000 NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SOCCER
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Michele Kang

CHICAGO (November 19, 2024) – U.S. Soccer announced a historic gift today for its women’s and girls’ soccer programs from businesswoman, team owner, and women’s sports advocate Michele Kang. Kang has pledged to give U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, $30 million dollars over the next five years which is the largest philanthropic investment in U.S. Soccer’s women’s and girls’ programs and the most generous donation ever made to U.S. Soccer by a woman.
The investment from Kang will scale competitive opportunities for youth players, expand and improve talent identification, and fuel professional development for female players, coaches, and referees.
This gift builds upon Ms. Kang’s historic investmentsin women’s sports. As the founder and CEO of Kynisca, the first multi-team global organization dedicated to women’s soccer, she owns the Washington Spirit, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, and London City Lionesses. Kang is also an investor in Just Women’s Sports and IDA Sports and has donated to the USA women’s rugby sevens team.This gift furthers the momentum created with Arthur M. Blank’s significant lead donation toward U.S. Soccer’s National Training Center, which will bear his name.
“Michele Kang’s gift will transform soccer for women and girls in the United States,” said U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone. “It will impact generations of women and girls in our game, including players, coaches, and referees. I know firsthand the power soccer can have in someone’s life and thanks to Michele, we will be able to provide more support and opportunities for women and girls.”
“Women’s sports have been undervalued and overlooked for far too long,” said Kang. “I am committed to raising the standard of excellence in women’s soccer -- both on and off the pitch -- by delivering the resources female athletes need to reach their full potential and surround them with the professional support they deserve. I hope this investment serves as ‘seed capital’ and spurs other donors to follow suit.”
The gift will help U.S. Soccer scale its talent identification tools, talent, and camps, providing more opportunities to more players. Kang’s investment will help U.S. Soccer ensure everyone has an opportunity to be seen and no player slips through the cracks. It will allow U.S. Soccer to double the number of National Team camps it currently runs, equating to six camps per age group for Youth National Teams. Ms. Kang’s gift will specifically fund camps for women and girls.It will also help build out U.S. Soccer’s digital talent identification platform, bringing 12 times the number of players into the Youth National Team pipeline, giving access to 100,000 female players.
The generous gift will also provide more professional development opportunities, including education and mentorship, to an additional 70,000 female coaches and referees, doubling the number of female coaches and referees in the game.
“I believe a gift like this will change the trajectory of the sport,” said U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team head coach Emma Hayes. “We’re in a pivotal moment for soccer in the U.S. and this will help us support more female players, coaches and referees in the game.”
 
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Addison Yelton: Bringing Joy One Pair of Shoes at a Time​

Rocky Top Customs — a business from a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, student — specializes in crafting unique, hand-painted custom shoes. Addison Yelton, a sophomore from Johnson City, Tennessee, founded the business while pursuing a B.A. in art and competing as a goalkeeper for the Lady Vol’s soccer team. Yelton started painting as a child […]

November 20, 2024


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Rocky Top Customs — a business from a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, student — specializes in crafting unique, hand-painted custom shoes. Addison Yelton, a sophomore from Johnson City, Tennessee, founded the business while pursuing a B.A. in art and competing as a goalkeeper for the Lady Vol’s soccer team. Yelton started painting as a child and she channeled that love for art into Rocky Top Customs.

The idea for the business began in middle school when a friend asked Yelton to paint a custom pair. Since then, she has hand-painted around 50 different custom shoes. What sets her apart from other shoe designers is the input and collaboration clients enjoy, ensuring the end product is exactly what they envision.

As a college athlete herself, Yelton finds special meaning designing and creating custom shoes or cleats for other athletes. “For the athletes, they like having special symbols or messages on their shoes when they’re out on the field because it helps them stay rooted when they’re playing,” she shares.

Yelton joyfully compares seeing her shoes in public to seeing other works of art in a gallery. She believes Rocky Top Customs has given her art and talent more of a purpose, as she recalls “it’s more about connecting with other people and just growing as a person.”

About the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, housed in the Haslam College of Business, is the front door to entrepreneurship at UT, connecting entrepreneurs and innovators at every stage with the resources, networks and expertise needed to solve real challenges. By cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset across campus, connecting entrepreneurs with resources and mentorship they need to grow and collaborating with the UT and regional ecosystem, the Anderson Center is developing an entrepreneurial culture where Volunteers are empowered to identify unmet needs and take bold action to create value through new ventures.
 
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MAD said:
I’m not buying it @HoldingBack82

College athletes are susceptible to mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse. However, they often don't seek help. Stress plays a significant role in their mental health. That is not true with this program, they take mental health very seriously. In fact one of the players made a public post at the start of the school year about mental health and taking a redshirt this season. The support from the staff and players and university were amazing. Making unverified claims and posting on a message board is unhealthy and detrimental. Do better.
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just glancing at both your post .
And his one player
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Had an interesting conversation with a parent of a senior player and if half of what I was told was true Danny must absolutely react. There are apparently some major mental health issues prevalent within this team and it’s not a good look for the coach. I have no real skin in the game, but if you connect the dots with players that suddenly disappeared at the season it is a terrible look for the program and the school. Once again not sure how much of this was conveyed as emotion or not, but if there is a shred of truth to what I was told Danny and the administration are on for a real dumpster fire. Mental health issues and aggressive coaches in women’s sports is a hot topic and this could be bad.
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MAD said:
I’m not buying it @HoldingBack82

College athletes are susceptible to mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse. However, they often don't seek help. Stress plays a significant role in their mental health. That is not true with this program, they take mental health very seriously. In fact one of the players made a public post at the start of the school year about mental health and taking a redshirt this season. The support from the staff and players and university were amazing. Making unverified claims and posting on a message board is unhealthy and detrimental. Do better.
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If there's a problem player should take up with a school guild counselor Not with the soccer team if she prefers.
Then talk with Joe Kirt try to work things out. Or Tennessee president or front office people. Don't follow Soccer as close as you two do.
But seems like most of the players like Joe.
I'm sure School official's will investigate if a complain is voice.
 
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Not sure if any of that happened at all and it may very well have just been a frustrated parent sharing what he thought he knew . I hope that I was misinformed and was merely sharing with the group.
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Probably not the correct venue to share an unsubstantiated claim of impropriety. There are absolutely appropriate resources within the university to report malfeasance even if just a suspicion.

This is how grumors get started.
 
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