Taking 18 months off from competitive soccer is bound to have some effects on an athlete a team. That was the case for the Columbus Eagles prior to the team’s opening match of their Premier Arena Soccer League season. Through standout goalkeeping and a Columbus side that wouldn’t quit, the Eagles picked up a point in a 6-6 draw against the Cincinnati Sirens.
Coach Mark Wise went with a starting six full of veterans with Lauren Demarchi and Susan D’Isidoro as the only Eagle rookies in the initial lineup. Starting alongside them was Monique Reventlow in the defensive backfield, Amberly Knox and captain Ashley Gogolin in the midfield and Madison Costner at forward.