The Akron Indoor Soccer Monday Night Women’s League delivered another evening of unpredictable action, comedic missteps, and the kind of heart that only this league can provide. Week 3 saw one team shake off their underdog status, another struggle to find their spark, and the Rusty Shots enjoy the most restful victory of all: the bye week. Let’s dive into the hilarity and heroics from this week’s matchups.
Fire FC (0-1-1) 4-6 Scrubs (1-2-0) 
Well, well, well—look who decided to show up! After two weeks of stumbling, fumbling, and generally looking like they’d accidentally wandered into the wrong sport, the Scrubs have finally arrived with their first win of the season. Their 6-4 victory over Fire FC was a blend of inspired effort and—let’s be honest—just enough chaos to keep everyone guessing.
The Scrubs hit the ground running, scoring early and often, which left Fire FC looking less like a soccer team and more like a group of pyromaniacs trying to extinguish their own blaze. The Scrubs’ first two goals were things of beauty, the result of perfectly timed passes and shots that made even the referee do a double-take. Their third goal, however, was pure comedy gold—a shot that ricocheted off the wall, hit the goalie’s shin, and somehow trickled into the net. Hey, they all count!
Fire FC, for their part, fought valiantly. They clawed their way back to make it 4-3 midway through the second half, with one goal coming from a spectacular volley and another that could only be described as “accidentally magnificent.” But just when it seemed like the comeback was on, the Scrubs’ defense tightened up—relatively speaking—and they sealed the win with a pair of late goals, including one from a shot so powerful it might still be traveling somewhere in the Akron metro area.
Key Takeaway: The Scrubs are no longer scrubbing the bottom of the standings! Fire FC, on the other hand, is left to ponder whether “Fire” is still an appropriate name when their offense sputters like a wet match.
Hot Feet (0-2-0) 2-4 Fabulous Fireballs (2-0-1) 
In the night’s second game, the Fabulous Fireballs continued their march to greatness with a 4-2 win over Hot Feet, who may need to consider rebranding as “Cold Toes” after another tough outing.
The Fabulous Fireballs were, well, fabulous from the start, displaying the kind of chemistry and creativity that’s earned them a spot near the top of the standings. Their opening goal was a jaw-dropping, three-player sequence that ended with a thunderous shot into the top corner. It was so good, even the opposing goalie clapped.
Hot Feet didn’t go quietly, though. Their first goal was a gritty, determined effort that involved three deflections, a near-collision with the referee, and what might have been an accidental assist from a Fireball defender. Their second goal came shortly after, bringing the game level at 2-2 and giving their fans (or at least their one very loud friend in the stands) reason to hope for an upset.
But the Fireballs weren’t about to let that happen. They turned up the intensity in the second half, scoring two more goals—including one from an almost impossible angle that made the opposing goalie shake her head in disbelief. Their defense held firm after that, thwarting several late Hot Feet attacks that were more enthusiastic than effective.
Key Takeaway: The Fabulous Fireballs remain the team to beat, while Hot Feet might want to consider practicing with the ball more and their cardio less.
Rusty Shots (2-0-0): Bye Week
With the Rusty Shots enjoying a well-earned bye week, the league’s only undefeated team took some time to rest, recharge, and possibly overanalyze their two victories. Rumor has it they spent their Monday night at a local diner, discussing strategy and arguing over who gets credit for their second goal in Week 2’s match.
While some might worry that the Rusty Shots could lose momentum with a week off, others believe this team thrives on a healthy mix of rust and rest. Whether they were plotting their next move or just enjoying unlimited coffee refills, one thing is certain: the Rusty Shots are coming back in Week 4 with their sights set on keeping that perfect record intact.
The Week in Review
Week 3 gave us plenty to cheer about, laugh about, and, in Fire FC’s case, maybe cry about. The Scrubs proved that no team is truly out of the fight, the Fabulous Fireballs reminded us why they’re at the top, and Hot Feet… well, at least they’re still running.
As for the Rusty Shots, their perfect record lives to see another week—but for how long? With each team finding its footing (some more literally than others), the standings could get even tighter in the weeks to come.
So grab your snacks, your foam fingers, and your sense of humor—Monday Night Women’s League is just heating up!