From the dissolution of one of the first all-woman soccer teams in Austin (FC Austin Elite) under not-so-great circumstances to becoming one of Austin’s premier soccer clubs, the women of Austin Rise FC embody their namesake. Founders Amanda Lisberger, Rachelle D’Amico, Erin Webb, Bethany Cyrtmus-DaVaul, and Katie Reed took their past trauma and in 2022 created a team that intentionally fosters community and offers women-identified athletes a safe space to express themselves and celebrate their love of the game.
