They may be over 45, but they are not over the game. Y-Town 45 is a women’s soccer team that plays in the Monday night women’s league at Akron Indoor Soccer. The team is composed of women from different backgrounds, professions, and skill levels, but they share a common passion for soccer and camaraderie.
The team was founded by Agni Cvercko, a former professional soccer player from Slovenia who moved to Ohio in 2010. Cvercko, who is the manager and captain of the team, said she wanted to create a space for women who love soccer and want to stay fit and have fun.
“I played soccer all my life, and I didn’t want to stop just because I got older,” Cvercko said. “I also wanted to meet other women who share the same interest and make new friends. Soccer is not only a sport, it’s a lifestyle.”
Cvercko said she recruited her teammates through word of mouth, social media, and flyers. She said she was surprised by the response and the diversity of the players.
“We have women from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. We have teachers, nurses, lawyers, engineers, artists, and more. We have beginners, intermediates, and advanced players. We have mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters. We are a very diverse and inclusive team,” Cvercko said.