When Columbus Eagles training camp opened in early March, feelings of hope and optimism accompanied players as they arrived for tryouts and walkthroughs. As the calendar flips to June, those feelings haven’t subsided but rather increased as talks of a postseason run begins to look more like a reality.
Columbus began its 2018 season unbeaten in its first five games, collecting seven points in Women’s Professional Soccer League play. Last season, the Eagles amassed just 10 points total in eight league games (3-1-4). Head coach Daniel Seiffert has improved the culture around the Columbus locker room and remains unbeaten since taking over in December of 2017.