With postseason soccer near for the red-hot Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves, a proven leader with ties to the U.S. women’s national team has provided a major spark.
Carlie Banks has been a difference maker in the team’s inaugural season. With a team-high seven goals, the former LSU standout’s attacking ability has helped the Lady Red Wolves become a power in the Women’s Premier Soccer League with a record of 8-1-1.
Chattanooga has outscored its competition 25-9 with two road contests left before opening the WPSL’s Southeast Conference tournament at David Stanton Field on July 5.
“This team can go as far as we are willing to push ourselves,” said Banks, whose team will play Alabama FC at 7 p.m. Friday in Birmingham. “From the very first game, we have been in this together. We really believe in ourselves and have great leaders all over the field. Being one of the older players, I want to set a strong example and come to work every day.”
Banks’ pedigree speaks for itself.