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

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

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

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