Eskilstuna United won 2-1 against Vittsjö in their return to the Damallsvenskan women's football league on Saturday. The match was the league's season opener, held at Tunavallen in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Rylie Combs scored the winning goal in the 94th minute, heading in a corner from Ellie Rappole.
After the goal, there were scenes of wild celebration, with the coaching team dancing and hugging, and players embracing. Combs, a 23-year-old American, reportedly said she was very happy and described the moment as exciting and fun, adding that the team had a good match. Eskilstuna United had previously been absent from the Damallsvenskan due to economic problems and forced relegation before the 2023 season, and they won the Elitettan league last season.
I was very happy and described the moment as exciting and fun, adding that the team had a good match.
According to reports, the team aims to establish itself in the Damallsvenskan.