“You always have to think big picture”- Coach Brooks Monaghan
The ‘Round Game’ and the Hometown Tigers have crossed over by way of the Lady Tigers who are dominating this season.
Currently the Lady Tigers are unbeaten with 8 wins, 2 draws, and no losses against a relatively tough schedule and this has earned them an 8th National ranking. Wins over Ole Miss and Vanderbilt top their 8 wins with the draws coming against UAB and Tennessee.
Those in the Memphis area would be in for a treat if they made their way to the Athletic Complex tomorrow night as the Lady Tigers host North Texas. To all fans, B.Y.O.C. That’s right–Bring Your Own Cheese. Sliced, shredded, or cubed will be accepted. Please, no melted cheese as it will be difficult to distribute–appreciate the tongue in the cheesy cheek.
Bring Your Own Chair is of course what it means. Entry is free to all. Simply bring your own chair and set up anywhere along the track. These ladies are working hard and deserve to see and hear a passionate local crowd.
Those that knew me 15-17 years ago would know that I would certainly be there supporting them alongside my good buddy who was a former RB for the Men’s team. And bear in mind, these games wouldn’t be so close to campus as they are now. Back in the day, the games would be a half hour from campus on a field that had seen the likes of Tim Howard in goal at least once.
I’ve spent some hot afternoons and freezing cold nights watching soccer from those off-campus bleachers. Me and several close friends. In fact, there was an amazing core group of supporters back in the day. One of which being my better half who I was only friends with at the time. Love and Football–They cross over more times than you think.
Those teams featured Christie Kline at CB, Lizzy Hildebrandt at CM, and Ashley Barra at forward along with a bunch of other highly motivated young ladies who earned national recognition by seasons end. I don’t remember the team’s exact ranking, but those teams were as good as any college Lady soccer team I’ve ever seen.
Coached by the legend Coach Brooks Monaghan. Incidentally, Coach Brooks is still the current Head Coach and notably he earned his 300th career win in 2024. For more than 25 years Coach Brooks as developed this Memphis Lady Tiger soccer program. If that isn’t serving ‘The Round Game,” I don’t know what is. Nothing but great for the entire sport of soccer in Memphis. Well done Coach.
This current team has a real chance to make some noise and I for one will be rooting for them from a distance. GO Tigers, GO!
NEXT GAMES
North Texas @ Memphis 7:00 10/9 Thursday
Florida Atlantic @ Memphis 6:00 10/12 Sunday
Five games to go. Two on the road after these two at home and then finish at home against Temple at Noon October 26th.
Good luck Lady Hometown Tigers.
Find the Humor and Keep on Movin’
Whit W.