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Calypso was formed in 1984 by a group of local players who sought to establish a new level of excellence on the soccer field. The team name was selected because the team’s original coach was from Trinidad. The team logo is a steel drum head with a soccer field in its center. The original team colors were green and yellow. Today, the team sports a light blue uniform. Calypso has a strong turnout for games and regularly places first or second in the league standings.

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Feet First was formed in the early 90's by two former high school classmates who wanted to get together with friends to have fun and play soccer. The team was made up of all skill levels and did not do so well initially. In the late 90's they had a coach for several seasons who helped the team grow to be true competitors.
Feet First continues on today playing fun, competitive soccer. The team has a solid core group of players and enjoys welcoming new players who are passionate about soccer and want to have fun playing the sport. As tradition, the only two requirements of this team are, No bitches and No ball hogs.

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Fury first formed in 1999 as the newest team in the league. Originally named
008, its league registration designation, Fury's early history was colored
by routine losses and bottom-of-the-league performances. Despite this
struggle, team players of every age and walk of life persevered, recruited
friends and colleagues, and put together a rising squad of stars and solid
performers. Seasons dominated by losses steadily disappeared. As the roster
strengthened, 008 voted to change the team name to Fury in 2004 to better reflect its improved status. Fortified by a new name and a more stable group, Fury surfaced to lead the League in Spring 2004, becoming league champions for the first time. The Fury is coached by Earl Young, former National Team Player for Trinidad.

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Mudbugs is the oldest team in the league. In 1981, a group of Over-30 Mothers of Willowdale-Metairie youth soccer players endured a rigorous 20 minute training session. Not surprisingly, the Willowdale-Metairie Mothers lost their first game two weeks later 12-0. After several name changes (Willowdale/Metairie Mothers, Willowdale Women or Metairie and Willowdale Wildcats), the name Mudbugs was bestowed during a game played in ankle-deep water and mud in 1984.
Founding "mothers" of the Mudbugs include: Linda Plaisance, mother of Kim Bates, who kept the Mudbugs organized in the '80s; Pat Flanagan, who served as the first woman president of GNOWSL; Emmy Therrell, Loyola's coach; and Cindy Perret.
Today, Mudbugs are one of the strongest teams in the league and have a history of winning seasons. Mudbugs are known for their athleticism on the field. But, although they are a competetive team, they have fun both on and off the field too!

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Audubon was originally an over 30 team that was started by Ormond Plater, who also coached an open team called "The New Orleans Blues" - the Blues were an excellent team that regularly placed 1st in the state competition. After several years, Audubon branched off and became another open team. They may be the second oldest team in the league (or tied with Calyspo for that honor, Mudbugs being the first).

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Shooters started under the name Just For Kicks in 1993 by Cindy Perret. The team was set up for beginning soccer players. In the late 90s, Terry Lumetta took over as coach and organizer, and the team became the Sting for a few years. Shortly after the new millennium, the Sting changed their name to The Edge when Paul Stone became the coach. The Edge enjoyed some successful seasons in the GNOWSL. At the beginning of the Fall 2004 season, the name morphed yet again and Shooters were born.

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