Chronicles of the Queens: Chapter 2 - Queens Make Their Royal Debut in Their MASLW Opener

by Natalie Viel

Omaha Queens Defender, Mikayla Polk. // Photo courtesy of PG Photo + Wichita Lady Luck.

The Omaha Queens took the field for their MASLW debut on December 28, 2024, at Park City Arena, squaring off against the notable Wichita Lady Luck team. Although the 8-5 final score favored Wichita, the Queens showcased the resilience and potential that fans had hoped to see.


Omaha Queens Defender, Erin Bunker. // Photo courtesy of PG Photo + Wichita Lady Luck.

Early Challenges

Wichita surged ahead with three goals in the opening quarter, creating an early uphill climb for Omaha. Early in the second quarter, Lily Flores (#13) sparked hope by netting the Queens’ first goal, but the Lady Luck still took a 5-1 lead into halftime. Despite the deficit, Head Coach Emmanuel Viel focused on the positives. “When you’re playing your first professional game, especially on the road, there’s always going to be an adjustment,” he noted. “We needed to find our rhythm and trust each other.”


Omaha Queens Goalkeeper, Kylie Comba. // Photo courtesy of PG Photo + Wichita Lady Luck.

A Second-Half Spark

The Queens returned from intermission looking like a different team. Better ball movement and tighter defense helped them gain traction, culminating in a third-quarter strike from Lindsey Prokop (#10). Their momentum carried into the fourth quarter, where Mia Hurt (#28) and Erinoelle Clifton (#23) both found the net, and Prokop added her second goal—set up by a crisp pass from Delaney Grant—to bring Omaha within 7-5. The late surge not only generated fresh confidence on the bench but also prompted cheers from the traveling fans.


Omaha Queens + Coaches, December 28, 2024. // Photo courtesy of PG Photo + Wichita Lady Luck

What’s to Come

Wichita tacked on a final goal to secure the win, but the 8-5 scoreline hardly captured the potential the Queens revealed in their debut. Omaha walked away with heads held high, determined to build on the second-half chemistry that nearly swung the match in their favor.

“That late rally is a glimpse of what we’re capable of,” Coach Viel noted. “When we can sustain that level for four quarters, we’ll be dangerous.”

With their first road game behind them, the Queens now turn to Baxter Arena, determined to harness that second-half spark and deliver a statement performance for their home crowd.