WHO ARE We?

Since 2014, Columbus Eagles FC has placed its spot as central Ohio’s premier women’s soccer club. We are excited to start our 10th season as a club in 2024. We are thrilled to compete for the title once again in the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the biggest women’s soccer league in the world, and we hope you can follow and support this journey with us!

Our PILLARS

founded 2014

On May 7, 2014, we debuted in the Women’s Premier Soccer League, sporting a roster full of college and post-graduate players who were mostly Columbus natives. We got our first WPSL win a year later, a 1-0 victory over FC Indiana, courtesy on an 80th-minute strike from Peyton Miller. Since then, we have continued to build our momentum in the WPSL.

MOMENTUS DAY

On June 25, 2016, the Eagles played Cincinnati Sirens FC at MAPFRE Stadium, the previous home of the MLS team Columbus Crew SC. We became the first WPSL team to host a match in an MLS stadium. After two late goals by Molly Cornwell, we beat the Sirens 2-1. Later that night, the Crew took the same field and Ola Kamara scored a stoppage-time equalizer against the New York Red Bulls.

TAKING FLIGHT

We hit full stride in 2017 when the Eagles set records for wins, points, and goals scored which helped us to a best-ever league finish. We went back to MAPFRE Stadium for round two against Cincinnati and beat the Sirens again 4-2. After the season, defender Amber Kern, as well as newcomers Dani Gunderson, Lisa Nouanesengsy, and Kelly DeNiro all earned WPSL All-Star honors.

STILL CLIMBING

In 2018, the Eagles managed to break the club records once again. We were the only team to take points from the eventual East Region champion, the Cleveland Ambassadors, drawing with them 3-3. In our season finale, we beat Steel City FC 2-1 to solidify our second-place finish in the WPSL’s Valley Division, our highest ever finish in Eagle’s history. Our captain Amber Kern became a back-to-back league All-Star, and first-year players Megan Minnix and Ashley Gogolin also earned the honor.

A NEW ERA

2019 came with change: a new logo, fresh matchday kits, and our strongest roster ever, all under first-year head coach Matt Ogden. The Eagles played some of the most attractive attacking soccer and were the only team to take points from the eventual Ohio Valley Division and East Region champions. Additionally, four Eagles were named to the WPSL’s all-conference team.

A NEW HOME

2023 brought a change in venue. Due to a new turf project at Capital University, the Eagles sought a new venue for their home matches. After much thought and deliberation, the Crew’s Historic Crew Stadium was chosen as their new home.
The draw of playing in such a hollowed soccer location where the US Men’s national team defeated Mexico 2-0 (and created the Dos e zero chant) and where the US Women’s national team played many games brought out the best of Columbus and our team roster was stronger than ever

A BEST EVER SEASON

The 2023 PASL season culminated in a run for the National Championship and the WPSL season ended with the Eagles winning the National Road divisional championship. For the first time ever, the Eagles advanced to the Conference Championship game where they were defeated in a double overtime game in Milwaukee 2-1.

Our FUTURE

LOOKING FORWARD

Here at the Eagles, we see a bright future ahead; a future full of exciting results on the pitch as well as connections within the community. With our firm mission and pillars, we are ready to tackle 2024 and beyond. To the Eagles fans: we do all of this because of the support you have shown us since we kicked off more than seven years ago. Let’s keep the spotlight shining on soccer in Columbus, our home. Thank you!

Our COLORS