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Eva Madarang of the Philippine Malditas. Photo: Mia Montayre The Philippine Women’s National Team midfielder has joined  Serie B side Roma  Femminile after a brief stint with the Doncaster Rover Belles in the FA Women's National League last season. "This year I decided to go to Italy to play professionally and get my masters in Sports Management. I love traveling, experiencing new things and new cultures, which is the most appealing to me about this challenge," said Madarang. Eva Madarang signs with Serie B side Roma Femminile The arrival of the 23-year-old midfielder brings a wealth of experience with her to Roma, including 13 international caps along with 6 goals and individual accolades that includes  2016 Moorpark College MVP honors and  2017 All-Western State Conference North Division first team. Madarang started her football journey playing for Moorpark College and then later on transferred to NCAA Division II side  Rogers State University. Madar...

                                  Jervyn and the Lakeside Squad on the stands cheering for Stallion Laguna FC for the full 90 minutes.       Photo: Janb Dayrit Football is one of the world's biggest sport, and it has built a community and a fan culture that is incomparable to any other sports. To some diehards of the game, the Ultras, it is more than a game, it is a way of life. These ultras are the most extreme and passionate supporters in the world of football. They create an atmosphere that lifts the confidence of the players and influence the outcome of the game.  We got in touch with Jervyn, one of the pioneers of Lakeside Squad, an ultra that supports the Stallion Laguna FC, to tell us more about the group and how the club has influenced individual lives and the community. Growing up, were you a big fan of the beautiful game? Was there a specific moment that...