Joy AC's Izabel Halunen goes up for a header against St. Croix Legacy. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer Journal
NSJ photographers PJ Ryan and Michael Lake were on-site to cover the WPSL match between St. Croix Legacy and Joy AC on Sunday evening. The game ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw after a stoppage time equalizer from the home team.
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Ted Kroeten provides Joy AC's players final guidance ahead of their match against St. Croix. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyMarcos Rodriguez addresses final details with his players ahead of the match. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyThe referees and players from Joy AC (Blue) and St Croix Legacy exchange fist bumps ahead of the the match. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyMagnolia Millar Bruzek (blue) holds off St. Croix's Sydney Sutherland (white) in the rain. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyBrooke Nelson (white) plays defense on Emerson Fritz (Blue). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographySt. Croix Captain Amara Smith (white) battles Joy AC's Izabel Halunen for the ball. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographySt. Croix's Bianca Eide (white) prepares for a throw-in. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographySt. Croix's Brooke Nelson (white) fends off Joy AC's Sarah Motalebi (blue). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyJoy AC's Dillan Reardon (blue) clashes for the ball with St. Croix's Addi Van Zee (white). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyJoy AC's Olivia Halunen takes control of the ball while Maia Oberg (blue #85) looks on. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographySt. Croix's Brooke Nelson (white) uses her body to shield the ball from Joy AC's Ella Schwie (blue). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalJoy AC's Dare Kroeten offers a questioning look. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalMagnolia Millar Bruzek (blue) looks to play the ball before Brooke Nelson closes her down. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalAmara Smith (white) and Izabel Halunen clash over the ball. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyIzabel Halunen (blue) heads the ball down field past Amara Smith (white). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSarah Motalebi (blue) attempts to cut off Bianca Eide (white). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalAmara Smith (white) focuses on an incoming pass while Izabel Halunen (blue) prepares to defend. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSt. Croix's Grace Schwoch (white) traps a loose ball as Mason Grall (blue) looks on. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyGrace Schwoch (white) shields the ball from Mason Grall (blue) looks on. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyOlivia Halunen plays a pass. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyAnnie Clemens (blue) passes the ball down field while Addi Van Zee (white) looks on. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalJoy AC's goalkeeper Parker Reardon punts the ball down field. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyAddi Van Zee takes a corner for St. Croix. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalAmara Smith goes all-out to keep the ball in play. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyAnnie Clemens (blue) attempts to chase down Wren Van De Walker (white). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBianca Eide holds the ball during a substitution. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyMaia Oberg (blue) shields the ball from Addi Van Zee (white). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyAddi Van Zee (white) attempts to corral the ball while Annie Clemens (blue) plays defense. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalBianca Eide (white) streaks down the wing with the ball. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyBianca Eide attempts a cross. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyJoy AC's Izabel Halunen (blue) leaps and heads the ball down field. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSt. Croix's Emily Olson (White #4) watches as her goalkeeper makes a valiant but unsuccessful save attempt off a shot by Joy AC's Sarah Motalebi (5). Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyJoy AC's Izabel Halunen (blue) and St. Croix's Addi Van Zee jostle for position and the ball. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyAbaigeal Kavanagh (white) plays the ball while Alayna Muths closes the gap. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographyBrooke Nelson (white #14) gains control of the ball while Olivia Halunen (blue) plays defense. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalIzabel Halunen launches another defensive header down field. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by PJ Ryan, Northland Soccer JournalSt. Croix's Sydney Sutherland takes a corner kick that leads to St. Croix's equalizer. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographySt. Croix's Brooke Nelson (white #14) scores the late equalizer off a corner kick. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake PhotographySydney Sutherland looks to play a pass. Photo taken at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Minnesota on May 31, 2026 by Michael Lake, Lake Photography
PJ Ryan's photo gallery for Northland Soccer Journal from the 2026 Minnesota Super Cup Group A opener between Minnesota United Academy and Minneapolis City SC
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