Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team

Published: May 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT|Updated: May 4, 2026 at 3:27 PM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland Soccer Group (CSG) announced the name for Northeast Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team: Cleveland Astra.

Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team
Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team(Cleveland Soccer Group)

“Astra” is Latin for “stars,” and according to a release, Astra was guided by CSG’s mission to be the North Star of soccer in Northeast Ohio – and further inspired by the soccer talent growing in the region.

Here is an explainer provided by CSG on the background of the logo:

Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team
Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team(Cleveland Soccer Group)

Cleveland Astra will kick off in spring 2028, compete in WPSL Pro, and play in a downtown Cleveland soccer stadium.

Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team
Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team(Cleveland Soccer Group)

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Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team
Cleveland Soccer Group announces name for NE Ohio’s first Women’s Pro Soccer Team(Cleveland Soccer Group)