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NEWS: CALIFORNIA STORM TAKE NORCAL CONFERENCE TITLE

Published Jul 6, 2025

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CALIFORNIA STORM ROLLS TO
NORCAL CONFERENCE TITLE

California Storm the first big step in repeating as WPSL Champions going 7-0-1 to secure the NorCal Conference title.

“Being the conference champions is a big honor for everyone in our club,” Jamie Levoy, California Storm executive director, said. “There is a lot of talent in our conference so it’s no easy task.”

Storm started the season rattling off five consecutive wins—including a 3-2 road win over longtime rival, San Francisco Nighthawks to start Matchweek Eight. The only blemish on Storm’s record came two days after the win over the Nighthawks. Storm rebounded from the loss with a pair of shutout wins to close the season closing out its eight-match schedule five points ahead of second-place Fresno Freeze FC.

“One of the highlights has been seeing some of our different players who have been with us a few years stepping up and impacting games,” Levoy said. “It’s also been great to see the new players this season being embraced by the returners and excelling.”

Storm were led on the offensive end of the field by Lauren Hunter (Santa Clara University 2024- ) with five goals in six appearances this season, followed by Sarah Foley (University of Illinois 2022- ) with four goals in four appearances.

“Tactically, we struggled for a period in the final third, but the players have stepped up and are doing well,” Levoy said.

Storm led the conference on the defensive end allowing only five goals over eight games. The Storm goalkeeping corps led by Abbie Faingold earned four clean sheets—including two in the final two matches of the season.

As NorCal Conference champions, California Storm advance to the West Region Playoffs July 12 and 13.