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NEWS: 865 ALLIANCE TAKES PIONEER DIVISION TITLE

Published Jul 6, 2025

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865 ALLIANCE GOES UNBEATEN TO CAPTURE
SECOND CONSECUITIVE TITLE

It has been two years since 2025 Pioneer Division winners, 865 Alliance, last lost a match.

“Going undefeated for the second consecutive season is a tremendous achievement, Allan Schoenfeld, 865 Alliance head coach, said. “It reflects not just the talent of this group, but their consistency, preparation, and hunger to compete every single game.”

After rattling off six straight wins, the only blemish on 865 Alliance’s record came with a 0-0 draw to second-place, Nashville Rhythm F.C. But by then, Alliance had run away with the Pioneer Division title, securing its second straight regular season crown.

“Winning the division championship is incredibly meaningful—not just for the players, but for the entire FC Alliance family. For us, this title is a celebration of years of development, dedication, and belief in our homegrown philosophy,” Schoenfeld said.

865 Alliance led the division at both ends of the field, outscoring opponents 34 to five.

Alivia Stott (University of Tennessee 2024- ) led the club and Pioneer Division in scoring with 15 goals in seven appearances for the club. Her goalscoring torrent included three hat tricks and two braces. Jayla Blue (University of Tennessee 2025- ) added seven goals on the season over five appearances, kicking off the season with a hat trick and continuing to score a goal in every match she appeared.

Goalkeeper Cayden Norris (University of Tennessee 2024- ) earned seven out of eight starts for 865 Alliance in the season leading the division in goalkeeping stats, posting a .7 goal against average with three clean sheets.

“A key highlight was the way this team balanced experience and youth. We had a younger roster this year, and seeing our veteran college players like Alayna Corbitt (Carson-Newman University 2022- ), Cayden Norris, Brinley Murphy (University of Florida 2023- ), Liv Sott, and Nyla Blue step up as leaders and mentors was one of the most rewarding parts of the season,” Schoenfeld said. “Their guidance helped our younger players grow quickly and play with confidence. That chemistry made us a stronger, more unified team overall.”