STEVENSON WOMEN'S SOCCER

Baltimore Child Abuse Center

2011-11-15T17:27:00.002-05:00

Our 2011 season was dedicated to the BCAC (Balimore Child Abuse Center). The girls wore blue shoelaces and wrote BCAC on their wrists each game to remind them who they were playing for. Now that the season is finished, the grand total of money the girls earned for this wonderful cause is $3,048. It is estimated that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused in their lifetime making this an extremley important cause that the girls wanted to pursue. Along with raising this money, every week the players took turns going to the center to play with children, clean the center, organize paperwork or whatever the center needed that particular day. Jennifer Noparstak, MSW, Director of Development for the BCAC said "We are so appreciative of the Stevenson University women's soccer team's help throughout their 2011 season, in addition to assisting BCAC in raising awareness and funds, the players are volunteering their time weekly, spending a few hours with children at the Center and providing them a sense of security and caring." I am so very proud of my girls. Senior and Junior Captains Stephanie Eyler and Taylor Zimmerman came up with this idea completely on their own, organized everything and truly did our community a service.

Road to ECAC's

2011-11-15T17:10:00.003-05:00

With our strength of schedule and winning record we were certain our season was not over. We took the weekend off to mourn our loss and then got immediately back into the swing of soccer having a couple fun, hard working practices. Turns out we were ONE TEAM AWAY from getting a bid to NCAA's however since we did not get in to the NCAA's we were asked to compete in the ECAC's. We were the second seed in this tournament meaning Neumann traveled to us. The girls took care of business scoring 7 goals (frustration from not scoring enough against St. Mary's I'm sure)! Then we traveled to Frostburg where we won an intense battle against a future MAC rival Albright. It was an extremely physical game that we ended up winning 1 -0. We stayed overnight in a hotel where the girls had way to much fun competing in Graeme's "Pub Quiz" (which he stayed up until 2 am creating the world's hardest trivia questions). Dinner was delicious and everyone was in excellent spirits as they sang their way onto the field Sunday for the Championship game. Story of our lives however, we dominate, out shoot, and lose. We outshot Frostburg 21 - 14 and had 5 corner kicks to 0. We hit the cross bar THREE TIMES and just could not catch a break. They scored a beauty in the first half, and if you can't finish you can't win so we ended our season with a 1-0 loss. Again, we were extremely proud of ourselves and we walked away knowing if we get better at finishing our opportunities we are UNSTOPPABLE.

CAC Let Down.

2011-11-07T17:04:00.001-05:00

Unfortunately we lost a tough CAC semi-final game against St. Marys. Both teams fought hard and St. Mary's was able to capitalize to take the win. They are exceptionally well in transition and we broke down defensively twice letting them score 2 goals. They scored first early into the game and Jamie Matlock scored before the half taking us into the locker room tied at 1-1. We had 27 shots on goal and only score once, almost unbelievable. They had 7 shots on goal and finished 2. Heartbreaking as it is, that is the game of soccer that we love so much. St. Mary's went to Salisbury and lost in OT. Making Salisbury the CAC Champs. Much to our disappointment, we let our repeat championship slip away. However, all in all the girls did have an excellent and extremely fun season and I am very proud of their work both on and off the field.

Perfect Ending to Regular Season Games

2011-10-24T15:13:00.001-04:00

The early loss to York and Tie with Frostburg didn't have us sitting to comfortably in our CAC bracket. However, complete focus and determination is the only way to describe the way we have finished our regular season play. Salisbury came here without a conference loss and we did what we had to do. It was a battle from start to finish. We dominated in the first half, Stephanie Eyeler did what she does best and finished a beautiful volley from Mandy Marston giving us the 1-0 edge. The rest of the game we all were on the edge of our seats. Salisbury was in a little better shape then us as they have lots of speed. They had a couple close chances in the second half, but our defense stood strong leading us to victory.

Traveling to Mary Wash was fun. The girls rented movies from Blue-Box which made the trip fly by. They also continued to play as if they knew they should win. 2-0 was the result. We needed Salisbury to lose or tie to give us the regular season Champions award, and it looked like it was going to happen. We followed stats on the bus ride home as Salisbury and St. Mary's entered OT. Salisbury pulled it out in the end, finishing in first with us a close second. Now we both have 1st round byes for the playoffs and will hopefully meet again in the Championship!

GOALS GOALS GOALS

2011-10-17T14:56:00.000-04:00

We have scored 12 goals in our last 2 games! I can't believe how well we are playing. The Marymount parents were telling us that we were the best team they have played all year. We were truly on our game. The passing was phenominal, finishing superb, and communication excellent. We beat Wesley 5-1 on a gross rainy day in Delaware and Marymount 7-1 here under the lights on our new turff. I really think we are peaking at just the right time. Against Marymout we scored 5 goals in under 8 minutes, talk about a great run. Five different players scored. These were two very big wins for us as they have the girls confidence soaring. Next week we will have two extremely challenging games against Undefeated in-conference Salisbury and Mary-Wash. We can not afford to tie or lose either game if we want to have a first round bid in the playoffs.

Conference Wins!

2011-10-06T12:08:00.001-04:00

Since defeating Muhlenburg the girls have decided they love to score. A non conference game against McDaniel set the tone as we stormed through winning 4-0. Then came Hood College, another 4-0 win. As we traveled to St. Mary's for the second conference game of the week the girls were focused. They knew how important it was for us to win this game. That early loss to York really woke us up and made us realize we could not lose this game. The girls got the job done burying their opportunities on goal. We won 3-0 in a game that was pretty hard fought. I was so proud and impressed with their shooting. All week we focused on 1 v 1s and 3 v 3s to big goals and I guess we fell in love with the back of the net!

Steph Setting Records!

2011-10-02T11:56:00.003-04:00

Our very own Stephanie Eyler broke the Capital Athletic Conference's career goals-scored record when she scored her third goal against Hood college. Her first 2 years here at Stevenson she scored 43 goals. Last summer she broke her foot and had an extremely frustrating junior season. Even though frustrating for her still meant scoring 6 goals and winning the CAC Championship. The record was previously held by Sara Weaver with 54 career goals. And now with at least 8 games remaining in her career Steph has already beaten this number. Let's see how many she can get!

Back in the Regional Rankings- #8

2011-09-26T12:31:00.002-04:00

Samantha Novy started us off beautifully scoring off Meaghan Williams Corner Kick just 3 minutes into the game. Jamie Matlock also gave us some room to breathe scoring a left footed rocket off a beautiful ball from her roommate Mandy Marston. They had 2 1 v1's vs our keeper Britt Ross who made both point blank saves keeping us in the lead. They were able to score right before halftime off a beautiful free kick right outside the box that none of us thought was a foul. Second half we both held scoreless and the win shot us back into the Regional rankings where we now sit at #8. Senior Keeper Brittany Ross was rewarded for her excellent saves being honored CAC Player of the week for her 5th time in her career.

Huge Conference Game

2011-09-25T12:22:00.000-04:00

Last season we played Frostburg in the CAC Championship so we knew this was going to be a battle. They wanted revenge and we were still upset about our first conference loss to York. We took the 3 hour bus ride up to Frostburg and had everyone in a great mood as we watched "Bridesmaids" for the trip. The movie was hilarious! Both teams came out well, Britt Ross our keeper made some excellent saves as did their goalie. The day ended in a 0-0 tie after double overtime and 120 minutes of play. We outshot them 23-12 and were very unlucky hitting the cross bar twice, having two shots skim just over the goal and then with 30 seconds left in the last over time we got a corner kick. Catherine Madden connects a volley that beats the keeper and we were all sure it was a goal. But one of their defenders was in the perfect position and was able to clear the ball out before it crossed the line. A win would have been sweet but the tie was fine as we knew how well we had played.

50th win for Graeme and GOALS!

2011-09-22T12:06:00.002-04:00

We were able to find the back of the net today, and then the goals started flowing. We scored 5 goals against a strong Catholic team. They got one on us and had a couple strong chances, today however, we decided to finish our opportunities. Freshman Meghan Williams got her first collegiate goal and Steph Eyeler was able to finish 2 beauties. Mackenzie Calhoun got her first goal of the season and spirits were high.

The Win marked the 50th win for Mills (AKA Graeme Millar) and he didn't even tell us! We found out later from the website. So modest but we are all thrilled for him!

Hopkins and York Took Advantage!

2011-09-19T11:48:00.004-04:00

Soccer is a game of possession, but the winner MUST score. You may not have many chances on goal so when you do you must capitolize. We did not do that this week and our opponets did. The hopkins score doesn't reflect the game at all. It is a result of 5 minutes of breakdown defensively and of not finishing our chances offensively. With 4 minutes remaining in the first half it was 0-0 and we each had about the same amount of shots on goal. One breakdown led to them scoring a cheap goal and then while we were still frustrated they came right back and scored another. We hit the cross bar twice, had 3 1 vs with the goalie and a free kick that was everything but finished. But that is the name of the game....finishing. The best thing that came from this game was that yes we were frustrated with the loss but we walked away knowing we shouldn't have lost. And that we can compete with a nationally ranked team. We hope to see them again in NCAA's and seek revenge!

Speaking of revenge York came to our new stadium on a mission. They had yet to win a game this season and came out with a very impressive energy and fire. They scored early on and at half time we told our girls that they just weren't playing hard enough to win this game. Yes we are the better team, but they want it more. Second half we came out just as intense and it made for a great game, but once again we couldn't quite finish. The conference loss was very upsetting but it is something we will remember and take with us into future games.

#6 In the Region!

2011-09-13T16:55:00.000-04:00

Our hardwork hasn't gone unnoticed! Today we were rewarded with a #6 ranking in the regional pole. This was one of our team goals for the season! Tomorrow we have a really challenging task ahead of us playing Nationally ranked Johns Hopkins at their place. But I know how good my girls are when they come to play and I believe tomorrow they will prove this. Details to come!

An Awesome Weekend!

2011-09-12T16:52:00.003-04:00

After our day off we regrouped, recovered, and came back better than ever. The rain ended up giving us two days off and we were at it with vengeance beating Eastern 1-0 with another goal by Jamie Matlock in the 87th minute! This was truly what we needed because the girls again were playing so well but could not quite finish all game. Sunday Stockton came out hard and fast. They were more physical then we were used to with quite a few rough challenges and at half time we were losing 1-0. The girls were energized in the locker room and determined. They knew they were the better team and came together to score 3 awesome goals in the second half. A freshman Brandy scored off a beautiful corner kick from another freshman Meaghan. Then a frustrated Stephanie Eyler was able to break into some space and rocket a gorgeous goal into the top corner. Our keeper Britt Ross made an unbelievable breakaway save keeping us in the lead. And finally Mandy was able to seal the deal being in the perfect position to finish a rebound from Brandy. The bench was going crazy and we all were ecstatic with everyone’s performance. It was truly a great weekend.

Rough Weekend

2011-09-05T16:48:00.002-04:00

We took a practice to just work on shooting. We played a lot of fun games and just let the girls have some fun. The next 2 days we didn't have any down time as we had 2 great games vs Elizabethtown and TCNJ. E-Town was a battle. They were strong and had a lot of opportunities as did we. However, in the second half Sophomore Fwd. Jamie Matlock broke through 3 defenders and hit a bullet at the top corner putting us ahead. We ended up winning 1-0 and spirits were high. Rise and shine, that next morning we were right back on the bus to play the talented nationally ranked TCNJ. Perhaps playing them as our 3rd game in 4 days was not the wisest. The first half was pretty good, they scored an unlucky (for us) goal about 5 minutes in but we fought back hard and managed to keep the score 1-0 at half time. I was sure we would come out and tie the game but only a few minutes into the second half they scored again on a corner kick. My girls were completely exhausted and this crushed their spirits. They continued to play their butts off but they had absolutely no energy or fight left in them, it had been a brutal week. We all decided to leave this game on the field. As a team we refused to let the frustration and exhaustion get to us. And decided to take today off to get a break.

A Fresh Start!

2011-09-01T16:46:00.000-04:00

We had an awesome but strenuous preseason. Camp was really fun and we ended with a game night that had the girls and coaches laughing for days. We then jumped right into games with a play day in Gettysburg and our first regular season game against Cabrini on 9/01. The girls came out great and were clearly the better team but we just could not finish. We out shot them with 23 shots on goal to their 2 but still ended up tying 0-0 after 2 overtimes. Frustrating! This is the same problem that we had early in the year last season, FINISHING!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

2010-12-22T12:28:00.003-05:00

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A JOYOUS TIME OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

CAC's Finest!

2010-11-08T12:12:00.004-05:00

Well we did it! We were able to defeat Frostburg for the second time this year sealing our spot as both the regular and post season CAC Champions. The game was exactly the fight we knew it would be with both teams playing their hearts out. It was extremely physical and there were some terrifying moments when Frostburg almost scored, but the girls held strong. After ninety minutes of play the score still remained 0-0 as we entered overtime. At the end of the first overtime since we were still scoreless I started thinking about Penalty Kicks. I hate when a game is decided by PK's but luckily so do our girls! Just 38 seconds into the second OT Senior Allison Humphries volleyed a ball over Frostburg's defense that found Freshman Jamie Matlock's foot. Jamie gave the goalie no chance as she blasted the ball into the side netting. The feeling was unbelievable as the girls rushed the field I fell to my knees and just cheered. As all the girls finally came over, our trainer Greg was dancing with his daughter Emma, and we all joined in the fun with dances of our own. Frostburg has scored 72 goals this season and we were able to shut them out! Victory sure is sweet and as it said on our pre-game scouting report "Everyone on a championship team may not get publicity, but everyone can say she's a champion."

This morning we all got together for breakfast and to watch the NCAA drawing's. The NCAA's had some technical difficulties but the girls, coaches, and many members of the athletic department enjoyed each others company while we waited. Now that the bracket is finally posted we play Rowan in the First Round. We are very happy with this pick and we know we can win. However, win or lose just having made it here we reached our team goal for the season and can hold our heads high! I am so proud of all my girls.

CAC Championship Game TOMORROW!

2010-11-05T12:01:00.004-04:00

The semi-final game vs. Salisbury was a battle. At half time the score was 0-0 and neither team had much luck going to goal. It was a physical match throughout and one of our top defenders Taylor Zimmerman took a cleat to the head early on. She played brilliantly the remainder of the game, but is now unfortunately out with a concussion. That being said the girls played their hearts out and about 20 minutes into the second half, Allison Humphries was able to get a head on another one of Julie Dempsey's perfect corner kicks. This goal counted unlike the one about 5 minutes before that the linesman called back because we were offsides. With Alli's goal, Salisbury started to come harder and harder. The suspense was intense and the clock couldn't tick fast enough as we sat on the bench watching and hoping the girls would remain strong. Steph Eyler finally gave us some breathing room when she was able to challenge Salisbury's Keeper on a 50-50 ball. She deflected the keepers kick and with the goalie out was able to finish from a tough angle giving us the 2-0 lead. The girls managed the clock beautifully and much to Salisbury's frustration we came out victors once again. We are now heading into the post season championship. Tomorrow at 1pm here in Owings Mills we will take on Frostburg University for the second time this year. It is going to be the hardest game of the season. The girls are prepared mentally and physically and I know they are as hungry as I am for the title. If you have any free time tomorrow come support our women as they fight for the Championship! If we win we get an automatic bid into the NCAA's which will be quite an experience for our ladies. Wish us the best and I will keep you posted!

CAC Regular Season Champs!

2010-10-25T12:55:00.003-04:00

One Step Closer to our Goal! This is our second year in a row ending the year as regular season champs. Last year we were tied with Salisbury and had to share the title, but this year it is us at the top! Our next game will be the CAC semi-finals Tuesday Nov 2, against the winner of Salisbury vs York's quarter final match.
Our game against Frostburg was exactly the battle I knew it would be. They have two deadly scorers but our girls were able to stand strong defensively and we found the back of the net twice on offense. Heather Redding and Jamie Matlock both hit side netting with perfectly placed shots. It was a fight the entire 90 minutes and so exciting to seal the victory. After so many hard fought games in a row the girls came out flat against non-conference rival Swarthmore and ended up losing 2-0 in a pretty uneventful game. We talked about how it is hard to be great everyday but if we want to be the best we need to expect that of ourselves at all times. Even when playing out of conference games, they are still in our region and we should have played with much more intensity. That being said the girls brought the intensity against Mary Wash and Marymount. If we lost either game then we wouldn't have been the regular season champs. Against Mary Wash, freshman Amanda Marston score her first collegiate goal. Later, however, we were actually losing 2-1 the girls battled back and senior captain Allison Humphries was able to tie the game 2-2 with a header from Julie Dempsey's beautifully placed corner kick.
Our bus ride to Marymount was a disaster. We hit multiple accidents, were basically sitting on the highway parked and arrived to the field with little time before kickoff. We started the game 15 minutes late, but the girls still were able to get the job done, winning 4-1.
As Playoffs approach we are going to have a fun but intense week of practice. We are trying to line up an extra game to break up the week and keep us playing our best. Keep your fingers crossed that the ball bounces in our favor and we play to the best of our ability in the Semi-finals. Becuase we want to win the CAC championship completley, regular season and playoffs! That has been our goal from day one and I know we can achieve it.

Victory is so Sweet!

2010-10-12T11:44:00.004-04:00

Just like I knew they would, the girls have banded together and are playing better then ever. We have won the last 4 games in a row since my last post! Our goal keepers Brittany Ross and Lauren Weitzman have both been playing so well that they have been splitting time equally and have not let in a goal in any of these games! Three of these wins were in conference games, which sits us currently tied for first in the CAC.

We stormed out against Hood College on their home field in Frederick, MD. Freshman Dani Pulliman scored her first collegiate goal, and junior Sam Novy finished a beauty off an assist from another freshman Catherine Madden. Then came Wesley and our scoring continued as we defeated them 3-0 on our home field. Heather Redding netted another beauty to start us off with an assist from defender Brittany Bangert. Steph Eyler scored the second and Freshman Jamie Matlock got her first collegiate goal. I guess Jamie decided she loved the feeling, because she scored the game winning goal the next game against Gettysburg. The Gettysburg game was a battle throughout the midfield they only got 9 shots on goal to our 7 and we both only had 1 corner kick attempt. However, the girls came out completley focused and fought hard all over the field. Steph Eyler found some room and ripped a shot that the goalie was able to block, but Jamie showed incredible hustle and beat everyone to the ball for the rebound!

All of these wins have felt wonderful, but by far the best feeling came this past Saturday. We traveled three hours to Salisbury University to play a team that our women's soccer program has never beaten in the schools history. We have tied but never conquered...until now! 90 minutes in we were clearly the better team but we could not find the back of the net. Two minutes into overtime play Sophmore defender, Taylor Zimmerman lofted a beautiful free kick into the box where sophmore Kayla Curry headed the ball perfectly down to Allison Humphries left foot. Alli struck the ball one touch, and launched one of the prettiest goals I've ever seen just out of Salisbury's Goal Keepers reach for the win. I nearly had a heart attack as the entire team rushed the field! Afterwards we sat on the field and basked in the moment :0).

I can't believe we only have 4 games left in regular season play. This is Frostburg's first season in the CAC and they are tied for first in the Conference with us...this is a MUST WIN. Two local area highschools are coming to support us so hopefully we will show up and play our best. When we do this, no one is better. I'll keep you posted.

Our Season to Date

2010-09-27T14:38:00.005-04:00

My last post was after our preseason tournament. We are now a little less then half way through our season and our record does not even begin to represent the talent we have on our team. After the frustration of the Gettysburg tournament the girls banded together and came at McDaniel with vengeance. Our senior captain Allison Humphries netted two goals, a freshman Catherine Madden had her first goal of her collegiate career off a beautiful long ball from Julie Dempsey in the Back, and Steph Eyler was able to get her first goal for this season. Overall, the teams spirits were high, everyone was communicating and enjoyed the game. This energy carried over into our next game vs conference rival York College. The battle with the Spartans was by far the most exciting game so far of our season. They came out extremely intense but our girls stood strong. After two halves of physical, exhausting play the score was tied 0-0. Just three minutes into the first overtime freshman midfielder Mackenzie Calhoun made a beautiful over lapping run and Steph found her feet splitting the defense for the game winning goal. We all cleared the bench in celebration of such a hard fought victory. I was extremely proud of my girls as they were of themselves. This game truly showed us how good we are when we play as a unit.

Next came #6 Nationally Ranked Johns Hopkins University. We had a couple great opportunities to score one on one with their goalie that we could not quite finish on hence we ended up losing two nill. We however, were happy with our play and came into our next conference game vs St. Mary's overly confident and asleep. Even without the necessary intensity we still battled and had many quality attempts to score, but the Seahawks played hard and got the best of us.

The girls were frustrated and took time to themselves to figure out what was missing from the game. Once again we were faced with knowing that we were the better team and had just not done what was necessary to win. In true Mustang style, however, the girls came out on fire against Catholic possesing the ball beautifully and finishing three golden opportunites. Heather Redding found the back of the net twice, and Freshman Shannon McGuire hit a 30 yard bomb to the far post scoring her first collegiate goal.

This past Saturday we suffered a heartbreaking loss to Elizabethtown. I have a hard time finding words to describe this game as we possesed the ball again far more then they did. They scored off of breakdowns on set pieces and we once again just did not finish our opportunities. We have to keep our spirits up and remember that yes every loss hurts and should not be taken lightly. However, if we can figure out our issues now and come together in time for post season play, the playoffs are all that truely matter in the end. Our girls spirits are still high and they are determined every day to work hard and continue getting better. I'm positive they will come out against Hood on Wednesday and perform.
On our last bus ride the girls made signs with their names in the middle. Each player signed everyone elses sign writing their favorite thing about their teammate or even just a funny memory. I must say the signs were hilarious and something I'm sure the girls will treasure forever. I recently read a quote that I loved that says "A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are." And while our record today is currently who we are I hope I've done my job showing the girls that they can and should be 2010 CAC champs, so let's see how things turn out!

THE MAKING OF OUR TEAM

2010-09-06T20:27:00.004-04:00

It has been a while since I last posted but I think the time could not be more right to talk about our team. We are now three weeks into the season since preseason started on a wet Wednesday morning on the Owings Mills Turf. After three games, we are at point where we must come together as a team. We have felt heartbreak and disappointment early in the season but we must not dwell on the past. No offense to Susquehanna or Bridgewater but if you were at any of these game you would realize the better team lost on both occasions. As a coach and a great supporter of the beautiful game, we play the game the right way. We possess the ball, we pass and move, and we attack as a team with creativity and skill. We do not 'bunker' in and just defend in numbers and hope for a counter attacking goal by just kicking the ball up the field, that is boring soccer but can be successful if the team your playing against is struggling in front of goal. That is the story of our season so far.

I hate losing but even worse is knowing that the better team lost. I am not going to make excuses, I take full responsibility for our 1-2 record to date. I will though make a promise that you have not seen the last of the Stevenson women's soccer team this year. We will work even harder to get better and I know that every player on our team is ready to step up and rise to the challenges ahead. We do not give up, we support each other and we will overcome adversity. We are ready for the games ahead and one game at a time, we will battle for every minute of every game.

"Our greatest glory consist not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

SPECIAL THANKS!!

2010-08-12T07:58:00.004-04:00

I would just like to say a special thank you to everybody involved with the Italy trip. We could not have had such an amazing experience if it was not for the people behind the scenes. Thank you firstly to our Athletic Director Brett Adams for his support of the trip for both teams. To Chip Rouse, the faculty member that conducted a one credit course for the student-athletes. To Jason Eichelberger, our Sports Information Director, for helping me update the blog and for the publicity on the website. To the parents that supported their daughters going to Italy and to the parents that came with us who helped make sure that things ran smoothly. The hotel staff were all very helpful and our tour guide Antonella was a great help. I also want to say a big thank you to John Plevyak, the Head men's soccer coach at Stevenson, and his assistant's Thomas Kane and Mike Radcliffe. John is a very good friend and we both work very well together. His team was very responsible and helped make sure the girls were safe, I am so happy both teams went together.

I would not be showing my appreciation to all these people if it was not for the company that organized the whole trip. Eric McAleer and Sara Kenney from Excel International Sports are responsible for this trip of a lifetime. If any college team wants to go on an international trip to Italy then I would without doubt highly recommend going to this beautiful country. The people of Italy welcomed our team with open arms and the host teams treated our teams with the upmost respect.

Lastly and for me the most important, Thank you to my players!! We accomplished a lot in such a short amount of time. To be able to go to Venice, Florence, Rome and play 3 games in 9 days takes a lot of energy, enthusiasm, patience and an open mind to explore a culture completely different than our own here in the States. The players made Stevenson University proud and I know I will never forget the good times we had in Italy. We played as a team and had fun off the field as a team, I hope we can continue to support and respect each other next season and beyond.

Florence and Rome Through the Eyes of Senior Brittany Bangert

2010-08-11T16:17:00.001-04:00

Each day of the trip was eventful and full of its own adventures yet I think most would agree that Saturday was one of the highlights. We woke up early on Saturday to a typical Italian breakfast of slices of ham and cheese that we became accustomed to over the week and prepared for a journey to Florence. Once we arrived in Florence we went on a tour of the many gorgeous churches as well as to see the Medici Palace and the replica of David as well as several other statues representing Greek Mythology. After our 1-hour tour several of us were guided by Antonella to the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge with several shops, mostly jewelry stores, built on the bridge. Afterward, we split up and had some free time for more shopping, eats at local cafes as well as the opportunity to explore the beautiful churches and architecture in Florence. I think most of us would have liked a few more hours in Florence but we had to allow time for traffic later in the day so it was cut short. But I think the taste that Florence left was strong enough for many of us to want to make a return someday.

We then headed off to La Spezia, a beautiful little town built on a harbor, where we would await a boat, provided by our opponent later that night. The boat took us to the breathtaking island of Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre is a little town that is basically built into a mountain. The steepness of the houses built in the mountain is unreal. The island has several little tunnels and pathways where you can navigate the city. The highlight of the Cinque Terre was the chance to explore Via dell'Amore, known as Lover's Pathway. It's basically a concrete pathway that overlooks the sea with an amazing view. Along the pathway you will find hundreds of locks that couples from all over have placed and thrown the key into the sea to represent their unbreakable bond. We also had a stop at a local restaurant along the pathway where we were served heart-shaped pasta that was delicious!

Running slightly behind on time we had to hurry along to catch the bus to our third and final game vs. Calcio La Spezia. Once we arrived we only had time for a 10 minute warm-up so we were all feeling a little rushed and anxious. The first half was a little bumpy -- figuratively and literally. The field conditions made it extremely difficult to control the ball and without a warm-up we had trouble getting into sync in the first half, allowing them a goal that bounced through the defense.
After we had time to talk it out at halftime and had the chance to get rid of the anxiety of feeling a little rushed -- we calmed down a lot and we're able to put more passes together. We found ourselves on the winning end of a 3-1 victory, making us undefeated in international play.

The next morning we would rise early and head to Rome! Overlooking the itinerary before the trip I was excited and overwhelmed by the many experiences we would have and the cities we'd visit but I anticipated the trip to Rome the most. It took us about 4 hours to reach The Eternal City and we arrived at 3pm. We had a few hours to unpack and unwind before our walking tour at 5.30pm. We boarded a bus and reached the Colosseum where we'd begin our hour and 15 min. tour of the city and its amazing history. We explored the many sites including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Constantin Arch, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and of course all stopped for a quick Gelato break on the way. We headed back to the hotel for dinner and time to recuperate before our final full day in Rome.

On Monday we had free time in the morning to do as we please so our group took the Metro back to the city to do some shopping in the morning and then we headed to the Vatican city. Luckily we had a reservation as we passed a line of hundreds of people of about 30,000 that would visit Rome that day where we would spent half our day waiting in line without a reservation. We had a 3-hour tour of the Vatican Museum where we passed through the halls of the Vatican City filled with tapestries, statues, paintings, and all kinds of beautiful art that spoke volumes of the history and importance of the city. We proceeded to the Sistine Chapel, where we weren’t allowed to take pictures, yet even if we were allowed, it wouldn’t do justice to the level of beauty that stood within that room. We had the chance to explore St. Peter's Basilica (where the tour guide said could hold up to 2+ soccer fields). Its beauty was immeasurable and not able to be captured in words or pictures either. It's definitely something you have to visit and see with your own eyes to understand the magnitude of the aesthetic quality. We headed out to St. Peter's Square where the tour guide gave us a rundown of the rituals and history behind the square where we stood. Afterwards, many of us went to a shop to buy Vatican souvenirs and then we had the rest of the afternoon to explore Rome. We headed back to the hotel that night and had a wrap-up celebration of the trip, laughing at all the memories and highlighting the best moments. We also spent some time expressing gratitude to our tour guides who helped us each day get the most out of our trip.

All in all the entire trip has been an eye opening experience for all of us. It's expanded our horizons and knowledge of the culture of Italy and made us appreciate their delicious pizza, pasta and gelato, the immense history and stories that lie behind the landmarks that are still standing as well as the amazing architecture and rich beauty of all of its cities and regions. At the same time this trip has humored us with what we take for granted in the States such as ice in our drinks, being able to communicate with everyone in English, free ketchup packets, cars yielding to pedestrians, free toilets that rise from the ground and so much more. On a more serious note, I think all of us were always in awe and enjoyed every second of this once in a lifetime opportunity, even if it was extremely draining and exhausting at times. It was all worth it. For many years to come we’ll look back at our college days and see this experience as a major chapter in our lives where we learned a lot, laughed a lot and enjoyed the company of our fellow teammates, coaches, teachers and parents.

When in Rome....

2010-08-11T11:12:00.003-04:00

After our amazing win to cap an excellent 3-0 record in Italy we boarded the bus on Sunday to head to Rome for our final two days of the trip. We headed on the four hour bus trip through the scenic Tuscany Region. We arrived in Rome at 3pm and had a couple of hours to unpack before we headed into Rome for our walking tour with a local guide. First stop, the Colosseum, or as it is know to Romans, the . This is the hugest structure of its type in Ancient Rome, it took about ten years to build and was the centre of ancient Rome entertainment with gladiatorial and animal combats. Probably the top tourist attraction in Rome. We did not go in the Colosseum but some of us went in the next day, including myself. It was an amazing sight with part of the floor having been renovated. It actually held a Paul McCartney concert, invite only!

We then walked around the ancient city, stopping a the Roman Forum, the Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, the spanish steps and finally the Pantheon. Over the course of the two days everyone explored and went into some of these structures. They were truly amazing sights and the team was very impressed. On the Monday afternoon, our tour guide Antonella was able to get us a reservation for the Vatican, we were able to skip the 3 hour line, and got a guided tour with headsets around the Vatican. This to many was the highlight of the trip. My description would never do the Vatican and especially the Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica justice, so all I ask is that if you get opportunity, visit this inspirational wonder of the world.

That night we celebrated our last night in Italy together in the hotel sharing our memories of the trip. We thanked our tour guides, Antonella and Stephania, and John and I thanked all the players for making this trip of a lifetime an experience that we will all never forget. I couldn't be prouder of my team and the men's team and I am truly blessed that I was given this opportunity. Now the hard work starts, roll on preseason next week!!

Mustangs Cap Comeback With Victory in Third International Game

2010-08-10T13:37:00.004-04:00

Our last game in Italy
The view from our boat in La Cinque Terre
Meeting the Mayor
Standing on the famous bridge in Florence
The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa

Sorry. Due to some e-mail issues with my phone, I was not able to send through our stories about Florence on Saturday. We are now sitting in the airport waiting for our plane back to Rome, so here is an update on the last few days of our trip.

On Saturday, we woke up early and headed to Florence by bus which was the start of a long day. We started with an hour walking tour with a local guide. We began at the largest cathedral in Florence, the Duomo, which begun in 1392. Across from that was the Baptistry with the Gates of Paradise that are pure gold. They were designed by Brunelleschi. It was a beautiful sight.

We then walked to the square, the Piazza Vecchio, that had some famous statues. There was a copy of Michaelangelo's David and 12 other original statues. We then had free time to explore the city which started with a walk to the Ponte Vecchio. The bridge had very, very expensive, but beautiful jewelry shops. Some of us headed to Santa Croce afterwards which begun in 1294. It is the finest example of gothic architecture in Italy. Michaelangelo and Gailileo were both buried here.

Then we headed by bus to La Spezia where we met the President of the club. The club had arranged a special trip for our entire group. They had rented a boat to take us on a tour of La Cinque Terre which means the five lands, or counties to us. The boat ride was one of the highlights of the trip. The scenery was majestic. We stopped quickly at Porta Venere as the Mayor and President of the Port, Giovanni Pistone, wanted to meet our team and welcome us to the area.

We then headed around the coast viewing the terraces and houses on the cliffs before departing from the boat. We walked along the 'lovers walk' that was on the edge of the cliffs. We stopped for some pasta at a local restaurant with an amazing view of the ocean. During this trip, we had the local press join us to get our opinion on the area. They presented our faculty member, Chip Rouse, with some historical books of the town. A very nice gift.

After this, we then headed to our last game on foreign soil. We were so grateful and appreciative to the President of the club, Enrico Ghizolfi, for such a very generous gift. The girls were tired after a long day, but excited to play. We had got there late so we only had 10 minutes to warm-up before playing against La Spezia.

The field was hard and tough to play our passing game in the first half. We struggled to get into a rhythm as the referee was not in our favor. We went down to a bad goal and went into the break without a response. We had a great team talk at the half and just discussed that we should use that half as our warm-up and now we were going to take the game to them and give everything.

The girls came out on fire and after a sustained spell of pressure, Samantha Novy turned in the penalty box and scored with a sweet left foot shot, give her a goal in all three international games. Then came a great moment for Brittany Ross. Due to injuries, our goalkeeper had been playing forward on the trip. She has a lot of speed and had been causing problems every game for our opponents. Katie Decker swung in a beautiful corner kick which Brittany volleyed into the net for her first career goal. She was so happy she cried!

We then wrapped up the game when Kayla Curry played a nice ball to Heather Redding who laid it off for Jen Hartman to score her first career goal. Jen has converted into a forward from defense and played very well in every game.

It was a great comeback and really showed our strength. I was so proud of the girls for playing so well after such a long day. They truly played well as a team and I am really excited for the year ahead. A great day of sight-seeing and soccer!

Italy Through the Eyes of Captain Allison Humphries

2010-08-07T19:22:00.000-04:00

Our trip to Italy has far exceeded my expectations. I came into this experience with enthusiasm and anticipation, but never expected to have such an amazing time. The scenery still seems surreal even after six days of sightseeing. We have been so fortunate to visit incredible places including Saint Mark's Square in Venice and the town of Pisa, famous for its leaning tower. Time has flown by, but I am truly looking forward to the last few days of our trip.

This has been a great bonding experience for us as a team. We have grown closer on and off the field as a result of our time together building relationships, learning about Italian culture and playing against local women's club teams. The welcoming atmosphere provided by our host teams has allowed for two fun and competitive games. We are all looking forward to playing our final game on Saturday.

I know that the conclusion of our journey to Italy is inevitable but we will always remember our time here and carry on the memories we have made through crazy stories and about a million pictures on Facebook.

Florence and the Leaning Tower of Pisa

2010-08-07T19:16:00.000-04:00

On Friday, we finished up the first leg of our trip by leaving Venice and our beach resort for Florence and the Tuscany region. We had a long drive so we left early. Thankfully, everybody did a great job of packing and not forgetting anything.

We stopped at the Leaning Tower of Pisa after three hours before heading to our hotel in Montecatini Terme. The tower is just amazing along with the cathedral. The girls made sure they got plenty of the typical tourist photo with the hand or arm leaning against the tower. The boys and girls both got a great one with them pushing either side of the tower.

After spending some time at Pisa, we headed to our next hotel in Montecatini. This hotel is more authentic than our first one and the town is more like your typical Italian city, lots of cafes and a more community feeling. The food last night was very good, especially the pasta which is our first course at every meal.

Today, we are heading to Florence followed by a private boat trip to Cinque Terre and then we have our final game in La Spezia. The girls are all having a great time and they are really excited to visit the Vatican on Monday. Our tour guide Antonella worked her magic and we just found out we have reservations so we do not have to wait in line. These reservations for a tour guide and the headsets usually take months of advanced planning, but Antonella knows the right people.

Ciao!

Mustangs Impressive in 4-0 Win Over C.F. Sant'anna di Piove

2010-08-05T19:49:00.003-04:00

Today was more like my home country Scotland than Italy. It was raining all day so it was perfect for catching up on some much needed sleep. Both teams went to the local market today in Chiogga and did a little shopping. Then the rest of the day was spent lounging at the hotel and enjoying a long siesta! For dinner, we had some of the local food ... pizza ... and it was some of the best pizza I have ever had.

Tonight, we played the second of three games on the trip against C.F. Sant'anna di Piove which was only 30 minutes away from the hotel. The stadium was huge, but we did not have the same crowd as the first game, only about 30 or so people.

The team we played against was older and they started brightly. We played some of the best soccer I have ever seen from our team. The field was wet and fast and that suited our style of play as the girls moved the ball around at speed. We created many chances but could not find the back of the net. Our fantastic play was finally rewarded just before the half as Kayla Curry blasted in a great low shot into the bottom left corner.

Our fitness then kicked in during the second half as we started to finish our chances and continued to dominate the game. We scored three more to win convincingly, 4-0! Sam Novy scored on a great individual effort and then added her second after a great through ball from Jess Celmer. Heather Redding added the fourth from close range.

Lauren Weitzman and Brittany Ross both played one half in goal and made many tough saves. The closest the other team came to scoring was late in the game off a corner, but once again, Lauren Bauer was on the line and cleared the danger. The defense was rock solid with Bauer, Brittany Bangert, Jenna Cimino, Taylor Zimmerman and Julie Dempsey all making sure we would not concede a goal.

Tomorrow we head for the leaning tower of Pisa and then to Florence.

PHOTOS FROM FIRST GAME VERSUS SALARA

2010-08-05T19:45:00.001-04:00

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VENICE

2010-08-05T12:01:00.003-04:00

Today we woke up early as we headed to Venice for the day. We were all very tired as we got back at 2 a.m., the night before following our game, dinner after and the hour and a half trip back to the hotel.

We walked 45 minutes to the pier where we boarded the boat for Venice. It was another hour and a half journey, but the weather was really nice and it was an enjoyable ride.

When we arrived in Venice, we spent the first two hours on a walking tour with our guide Paulo. He was very informative and showed us all around, stopping at St. Mark's square, the many churches and the bridges. Venice is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. The architecture and history is just astonishing.

After our tour the girls were free to explore on their own and several of them went on a gondola ride. It is so much better having no cars around. It was a beautiful day and after a lot of walking we left Venice at 5 p.m., for the boat trip back. I will be posting photos sometime soon and will make sure we have a compilation of photos for all the parents when we get back.

MUSTANGS WIN FIRST INTERNATIONAL GAME

2010-08-05T11:52:00.004-04:00

On Tuesday, we played our first game against an Italian side. We left on the bus for the hour and a half journey to the field excited and ready to play. We were playing against GS Salara, with the city of Salara close by to the field. We did not realize how amazing this experience was going to be.

The coach, Fabio, was the only one that spoke English so the communication was a little tough, but he was very happy to meet us all. The field was really nice and they had a small stadium. The girls got ready and then we started warming up. They had a live band playing music before the game so it was a great atmosphere. We found out that this was the first female game to be played at this stadium so we were making a little bit of Italian history.

By the time game started, we had around 350 people watching the game. It was unbelievable. We started well and passed the ball around accurately against a quick team. We had several chances to score, but against the run of play, on a very dodgy offside call, they scored.

We bounced back well though as Samantha Novy scored from inside the box after a great turn. Our first international goal!!!

We started to dominate the game and later in the second half, Kayla Curry scored the game winner off a great corner from Katie Decker. We then held on for our first victory on foreign soil! It was great and we got a great round of applause from the huge crowd. The mayor of the city presented our team with a special plaque and we got great photos with the other team.

They then had the live band play music and we had the best homemade Italian meal with the both teams together. It was a great night and we were treated like superstars. It was a long day, but very rewarding.

Women's Soccer Team Arrives in Italy

2010-08-03T10:22:00.000-04:00

FINALLY HERE!!!!!

So we finally landed in Italy yesterday after what seemed like days of traveling. It all started with an hour bus journey from Owings Mills to Dulles which was followed by a seven hour flight to Paris where everyone watched a lot of movies, played video games and some were more successful than others at getting sleep; Lauren Weitzman got six hours, I got none!!

We then had a four hour layover in Paris which was a struggle because it was 5 a.m., Paris time so it was bright and tough to find a comfy spot to sleep. The next flight to Venice was only an hour and a half so most of us slept.

After landing in Venice, we met our tour guide Antonella, who has been very helpful, and we finished the marathon journey with an hour bus trip to the hotel. The hotel is really nice, small beds, but the people here have been great. The beach is amazing, only five minutes away, and we also have a pool at the hotel.

We had our first practice yesterday afternoon just to keep everybody awake so we could adjust to the time over here. It was a shaky practice, but the girls worked hard considering the long journey and that it was hot.

We had a nice dinner at the hotel last night and celebrated a few birthdays on the men's side with some birthday cake. We did not want to be left out so we just told the hotel it was Kristin Giauque's birthday also so the hotel got her a little cake with a candle that would not blow out. We made sure to sing happy birthday to her and make her very embarrassed!!

Today, we just finished our pregame practice, then we have the beach or pool until 6:30 p.m. We play our first game tonight against Italian opponents followed by a dinner that is being hosted by the families of the Italian team and their coach so we are all excited for that. We will see what the conversation is like, but I do have my Italian dictionary!

Mustangs Receive NSCAA Gold Team Ethics Award

2010-02-03T13:04:00.002-05:00

The Stevenson women's soccer team was one of only nine teams in college soccer, NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA or NJCAA, to receive the Gold Team Ethics Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

The award is the most prestigous honor handed out by the NSCAA and is given to those teams who complete the entire season without receiving either a yellow or red card.

I am extremely proud of my team for the way they play the game. We have accomplished so much in the way of wins and statistics, but this is truly a measure of this team's character and ability to play the game with honor amidst fierce competition.

Mustangs Lead NSCAA East With Five Scholar Athletes

2009-12-19T13:01:00.001-05:00

After totaling a school record 15 wins on the field this season, the Stevenson women's soccer team made school history off of it as well as the Mustangs had a total of five players named to the 2009 NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Team on Friday. The selections are the first for the team in its 16-year history.

Stevenson's five honorable mention honorees, senior Katie Decker (White Hall/Hereford) and juniors Kaitlyn Amos (Baltimore/Catholic), Brittany Bangert (White Marsh/Eastern Tech), Allison Humphries (Bel Air/John Carroll) and Heather Redding (Street/North Harford), are the most among the 94 selections from 53 teams in the NSCAA's East Region.

The Mustangs were also one of only two schools representing the CAC as Mary Washington junior Sarah Tryon was an honorable mention selection as well.

Eyler Named NSCAA Women's All-South Atlantic Region

2009-12-07T12:57:00.000-05:00

Stevenson women's soccer sophomore Stephanie Eyler (Thurmont/Catoctin) was honored on Monday as the first player in school history to receive all-region honors as she was named to the NSCAA Women's NCAA Division III All-South Atlantic Region Second Team.

The 2009 CAC Player of the Year, 2008 CAC Rookie of the Year and two-time All-CAC First Team selection, Eyler was one of three players from the CAC to receive recognition.

Eyler scored a CAC record 22 goals for the second-straight season while adding four assists for a total of 48 points. She also led the CAC in both goals and points for the second consecutive season and in just two years, has totaled 44 goals and 97 points in only 40 career games.

Eyler is 10 goals shy of the 12-year-old all-time CAC record held by Goucher's Sarah Weaver and only 32 points short of the career points record set by Weaver and Erin Kuhn of York (Pa.)

Stevenson Women's Soccer Sweeps All-CAC Awards

2009-11-16T12:52:00.001-05:00

After an amazing season the Mustangs were honored by the CAC Coaches. The honors and accomplishments of the 2009 season continued for the Stevenson women's soccer team on Thursday as the Mustangs had five players named to the All-CAC first or second team as well as the CAC Player, Rookie and Coach of the Year honors.

Leading the way was sophomore Stephanie Eyler (Thurmont/Catoctin) who was named CAC Player of the Year, freshman Melinda Kane (Baltimore/Mercy) who was named CAC Rookie of the Year and head coach Graeme Millar who was named CAC Coach of the Year.

In addition, senior Katie Decker (White Hall/Hereford) and juniors Allison Humphries (Bel Air/John Carroll) and Kaitlyn Amos (Baltimore/Catholic) all received All-CAC honors.

CAC ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS

Mustangs Edged by Swarthmore In ECAC Semi-Finals

2009-11-14T12:44:00.005-05:00

Despite losing three starters to injury in the first half, the Stevenson women's soccer team remained competitive with a team that was nationally-ranked until a week ago before falling in the final 10 minutes to Swarthmore, 1-0 in the semifinals of the ECAC Division III South Championship Saturday at Spring Run Stadium. It was a fantastic performance considering the injuries, poor field conditions and inconsistent officiating.

With the loss, Stevenson finished the season with a school record 15 victories, tying the mark set by the 2006 squad. The team also set a school record with a 10-game win streak from September 26 to November 4 and won a share of the CAC regular season title. The Mustangs also went unbeaten in 12 out of 13 games at home, winning 10.

Saturday also marked the final game in the careers of seniors Lauren Bauer (Baltimore/Bel Air) and Katie Decker (White Hall/Hereford). Both appeared in 40 of the team's 41 games over the last two seasons with Bauer totaling three assists in 30 starts and Decker adding 23 points on four goals and 15 assists in 39 starts. These two players contributed a great deal in the last two seasons and I only wish I could have coached them for 4 years. They are both outstanding students and both played an integral part in our success this season.

Women's Soccer Advances to ECAC Semifinals

2009-11-11T12:31:00.001-05:00

After the loss in the CAC Final, our fantastic group of players bounced back with an exciting win over Moravian. Freshman Kayla Curry scored her first career goal just over three minutes into the second overtime to keep the Mustangs unbeaten in our last 12 as we posted a 3-2 victory over Moravian Wednesday in the first round of the ECAC Division III South Championship.

The win was the first for Stevenson (15-3-2) in three ECAC appearances and ties a school record for wins in a season set by the 2006 squad. This was a great win in tough conditions and helped our team advance to the ECAC Semi-finals against Swarthmore, a nationally ranked program during the season, on Saturday.

Mustangs Achieve ECAC Tournament Berth

2009-11-09T19:34:00.003-05:00

After our phenomenal season, we have been awarded for our strong record with a spot in the ECAC tournament. We have been given the number 2 seed and will face a very good landmark conference team, Moravian College. The team and I are excited that our season is not over yet and we can get another chance to finish our season with a title. The game will be at 2pm on Wednesday at Owings Mills. I hope you will be there to support our team!

ECAC Tournament Bracket

OUR TEAM IS BRILLIANT!!!

2009-11-09T09:27:00.002-05:00

This posting has taken me a couple of days to write as I found it hard to really put down what happened on Saturday in the CAC Final. We played one of our best games but still just came up a little short. The players gave everything and showed great strength and character after a late goal. We dominated the first half and overtime with the wind playing a huge factor in the second half. We scored two amazing goals, Stephanie Eyler hitting a beauty from 20 yards out and Heather Redding finishing in the bottom corner after some great combination play. Unfortunately, we were good but did not have the luck to complete the win.

This has been a very successful season and this loss does not take away from all we have achieved. With a young team and in only our 3rd year in the CAC, we finished 2009 CAC Regular Season Co-Champions and made the CAC Final. We achieved our first regional ranking in the NCAA and NSCAA and finished with a 14-3-2 record with a school record 10 consecutive wins. We also beat 3 NCAA tournament teams, Christopher Newport, Frostburg and Mary Washington and just lost out to Catholic and Virginia Wesleyan who also made the tournament. This program is going places and I am going to make sure we continue to be successful.

All this success does not amount to just how brilliant this team really is. The players work hard and have fun every single day in practice while juggling class schedules, studying, and work. They are very unselfish and support each other through the good times and the bad times. I respect every single one of my players and I am confident that each one of them is going to be successful in life and work. I hope we can continue the season by getting an ECAC bid today as I am not ready to stop being a part of this amazing team!

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!

2009-11-05T01:51:00.004-05:00

THIS TEAM IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I am so proud of this group of players. I know I say it all the time but I truly believe in this squad. The girls on this team are amazing, they work so hard in practice every day, they do not complain, they listen, learn and work hard. We have fun in every practice and I am so happy that I am a part of this program. A great win today, 3-2 over a very strong York team and now a home game in the CAC Championship against UMW. We are a brilliant fun team and I am really happy that I could coach such a great group of young ladies and future babysitters!! I am so proud of you all!!

Nine Game Win Streak to End Regular Season

2009-11-01T20:41:00.003-05:00

A new SU soccer record was achieved in our last regular season game against Goucher College. We won a school record ninth consecutive time to end the regular season with 13-3-1 record. The game was played in terrible conditions with the rain lashing down all day making the playing surface difficult to play our fast flowing passing game. We scored early and took a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Eyler and Redding. We gave up one just before the half but started strong in the second half with Eyler scoring another to make it 3-1. That would hold up as we played out the game until Goucher scored with just over a minute left from a long free-kick. It was not our best performance but it was great to get the win over a local rival after having played two difficult games the week before in the CAC. So the regular season ended with many firsts for our program:

1. We finished 2009 CAC Regular Season Co-Champions. This was an amazing achievement considering it is only our third season in the very competitive CAC.

2. We recorded a new school record with nine consecutive wins.

3. We got our first ever ranking in the NSCAA South Atlantic region and just last week in the NCAA South Region. We have been ranked in the NSCAA for the past six weeks and we currently stand at number 8. We also moved into the NCAA rankings at number 8 after last weeks two huge wins over York and UMW.

This has been a very successful year for our young program and I am so proud of our team. We have achieved so much with a great group of players that work hard in practice every day and who really know the meaning of teamwork. We will now try and continue this form in the playoffs as we meet York at 2pm, on Wednesday 4th November at Owings Mills. Please join us in supporting our team!

2009 CAC Regular Season Co-Champions!!!

2009-10-25T20:52:00.004-04:00

Today marked another milestone in the SU women's soccer program. After a 3-2 OT win over a very talented University of Mary Washington team, we found out that we have been crowned as the 2009 CAC Regular Season Co-Champion with Salisbury University. Both teams finished with a 7-1 CAC Record. We will compete as the number 2 seed in the playoffs due to our loss against Salisbury earlier in the year. We have earned a first round bye with this seeding. This is a fantastic achievement and shows the progress we have made in only our 3rd season in the very competitive CAC. I know I keep saying it but it needs to be repeated, I am so proud of this team for their efforts and I have total confidence in each one of them as we head into the playoffs next week. Our resolve was tested against UMW, as we let slip a 2-0 lead in really horrible weather and playing conditions. But this team does not go down without a fight, and we stuck to the task and grabbed the winner in OT. Today was also Senior Day. I am really happy that Katie Decker and Lauren Bauer transfered to SU last year. They have been brilliant players over the last 2 years and they have helped our team become a successful unit. Lauren is a solid defender with great speed and Katie Decker is a midfield maestro with an outstanding foot. Congratulations to the team and to our Seniors!

Mustangs Defeat York 4-1, 1st in CAC

2009-10-22T09:11:00.004-04:00

Two years ago when I became Head Coach at SU I had very high expectations for this program. We had just moved into the very competitive CAC and had a team comprised of 11 seniors, no juniors, 3 sophomores, and 10 freshman. The first season was tough but it showed me that we had the potential to go on to great things as that years freshman class combined with some of the experienced seniors combined to almost beat the CAC Champions that year, York College, losing only in overtime at home.

Two years on, with that talented freshman class now juniors, and a great group of sophomores and freshman along with our two seniors we achieved in my mind our greatest performance and win in my short history at SU yesterday with an impressive 4-1 win over York. Our first half performance was simply BRILLIANT! We still have a lot of big games to follow but this win showed just how far our soccer program has come over the last two years. Teamwork has been the key.

This team continues to make me proud on and off the field. The ladies work hard in practice every day along with their busy academic schedule but they continue to show up with a positive attitude and they strive to improve. Next up, UMW on Saturday in another important game, I hope to see you all out there cheering us on!

Six Game Win Streak After CAC Road Wins

2009-10-17T02:13:00.011-04:00

This week was always going to be tough with two CAC games on the road with only one day of rest in between. However, this group of players will not give up and they come in to each game focused and determined. After last season's loss on pk's in the playoffs, the players were ready to erase those memories against Hood on Wednesday. An unfortunate own goal from their defense got us rolling early and we never looked back, scoring three more goals on the way to a 4-1 victory. We played some great soccer in our first game in a long time on turf and everybody on the team played an important role in the win. I always preach teamwork and I may not say it enough, but the reason this team is successful is because all 21 players give everything in practice and that competitiveness makes everybody better. In every game we win, all 21 players deserve the credit and I am so grateful for having such a supportive and passionate group of players.

Now onto tonight. Conditions were terrible and cold (it rained more than it does in Scotland today), we were playing on a very hard turf field, and it was 7pm on a friday night which is a first for our team. We passed the ball tonight better than we have done in any previous game. We dominated possession against a Wesley team that was eager to defend their home field, and we created some great chances by some brilliant combinations and link-up play between our forwards, middies and defenders. We scored two great goals, thanks to a brilliant play from outside back Julie Dempsey to set up the right boot of Stephanie Eyler and then a piece of magic from Eyler again to give us a comfortable 2-0 win. Their GK kept them in the game with 12 saves, the majority in the second half. Our defense has also been very solid and they don't always get the praise they deserve. They work so hard to give us the opportunity to win games and it shows by the fact we have only let 2 goals go past us during this 6 game win streak. This was another great team performance and I am really proud of the team for playing at a high level in difficult conditions.

Next week will again be tough, York and Mary Washington come to OM. Every game is important to our team and I hope you will come out and support us as we bid for a playoff spot.

Mustangs Continue Good Form

2009-10-12T11:10:00.002-04:00

The Mustangs ended a good week with a convincing win over CAC foe Gallaudet University. The SU Women's Soccer team scored some impressive goals in the win with Katie Amos and Lauren Weitzman scoring their first collegiate goals. The #9 Regionally Ranked Mustangs now have a 3-1 record in the CAC and will look to continue that fine form on the road this week. SU will face tough conference games at Hood on Wednesday and Wesley on Friday as they bid to make the CAC playoffs.

Mustangs Roll Against Marymount

2009-10-08T10:32:00.002-04:00

After a week break from our last game where we completed fitness tests and helped with the Building Community Day we got back on the pitch last night against CAC foe Marymount University. The ladies had worked very hard over the last week to improve and showed that they have a high fitness level with some great fitness test results. Last night, especially in the first half, we played some of our best soccer we have played all season. Everybody looked confident in possession and everybody wanted the ball. We moved the ball around quickly, challenged hard, kept possession, passed to feet and created some great chances which we finished! Senior Katie Decker had a steller night, assisting on three goals from perfectly taken corner kicks and scoring one of her own. We had four goals from headers and Stephanie Eyler posted her fourth career hat-trick! This was a complete team performance, with both goalkeepers and our solid defense giving up nothing, another shutout! We will look to continue playing this way throughout the remainder of the season. Brilliant job ladies!

SU Building Community Day

2009-10-08T10:16:00.006-04:00

Last weekend we did not have a game so the team and I volunteered our services to the SU Building Community Day. Over 300 SU students came together on Saturday to help out with several projects in the Baltimore area. Our project was at the Irvine Nature Center, which is located right around the corner of the OM campus on Garrison Forest road. Irvine provides quality environmental education for all ages and has over 100 acres of land, with trails for hiking, a museum and a nature store. Please check it out, it is a great place to visit!

We all boarded the bus at 9am and were ready for any challenge. When we got there we were split into three groups, with some of the team working on cleaning trails and painting logs, picking up trash along Garrison Forest road and probably the most challenging, lifting over 100 heavy blocks onto the roof. I was given the task of helping clean up the litter along Garrison, and it was no easy feat. The team must have filled close to 10 bags of trash and recyclables. I could not believe how much litter people throw away. Overall, it was a very rewarding experience and I could not thank the team enough for helping our neighbors. Thank you again ladies for all your hard work!!

Redding & Novy Score In Win At Juniata

2009-10-01T00:27:00.003-04:00

After a long 3 hour drive to Huntingdon. PA the Mustangs came away with a comprehensive win over Juniata College. It was a tough road trip on the bus with a few hours on winding roads going up and down the hills of MD and PA. We arrived a little late due to the long trip and only had 20 minutes to warm-up. The team responded brilliantly by being professional and going about their business of winning the game. Heather Redding gave us the first half lead with her first goal of the season and after dominating the second half, Sam Novy scored her second goal of the season in the final minute off an assist from CAC player of the Week Stephanie Eyler. I was very pleased that the team played so well considering the long drive. We are now halfway through the season and I have to say that I am very happy with our performances to date. We have played some great soccer and I am so proud of the team for earning Stevenson's first NSCAA Regional Ranking. We do not have a game this weekend but we will be working as a team again as we help with SU's Building Community Day. I hope you have enjoyed following our team and I hope we can continue to impress in the second half of the season. Go Mustangs!

SU Wins Overtime Thriller!

2009-09-26T23:02:00.002-04:00

After a brilliant second half display against Catholic in midweek, the Mustang's continued where they left of in the opening half of today's game against a strong and organized Elizabethtown team. In miserable conditions with the rain lashing down all day, Stephanie Eyler connected on a pass from Katie Decker to give the Mustangs an early lead after only 5 minutes. It would remain that way through the first half, as both teams battled hard to take advantage of the difficult conditions. The second half started with the Blue Jays dominating play and they would tie the game up as the ball was knocked out of our GK's hands on a corner kick. The collision knocked the ball loose to an Etown forward who knocked the ball home from 6 yards. It would stay that way through the 90 minutes forcing the game to overtime. After a tie with Bridgewater and a loss to Virginia Wesleyan it was our turn to get the win in OT. Once again, Eyler stepped up to the task and buried the ball into the back of the net with 3 minutes left in the first overtime period. This was my first win in OT and I felt over the balance of the play, it was a much deserved result considering the wet conditions. I am just so proud of this team for battling through to the end. Great job ladies!!!

Mustangs Show Strength In Defeat

2009-09-23T22:53:00.003-04:00

Today's second half performance against Catholic will hopefully be the turning point our season needed. We have been playing some great soccer and have had some big wins but today we found the intensity, desire and spirit we will need to push ourselves in the conference and region. We had a very poor first half, going down 3-0 to a team that was undefeated and who had only allowed 1 goal in 7 wins. However, as we have found out this season, this SU Women's soccer team does not give up. We won everything in the second half and were a completely different team from the first. We battled hard, got physical and showed a desire to win every challenge. With that energy and intensity, we almost achieved another amazing comeback with two great goals from Eyler and Kane. This may not have been the result I would have hoped for, but I am just so proud of the team for not giving up and for showing me that when we get physical, intense and show passion then we can be better than any team in this region.

SU EARNS FIRST EVER REGIONAL RANKING!

2009-09-22T22:47:00.009-04:00

COURTESY OF OUR BRILLIANT SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR, JASON EICHELBERGER

For the first time in school history, the Stevenson women's soccer team has been ranked, achieving a No. 9 ranking by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) in its latest NCAA Division III South Atlantic Region Poll released Tuesday. The Mustangs (4-2-1, 1-1 CAC) split two games last week, beating St. Mary's (Md.) 2-1 at home on Wednesday before falling to Salisbury at Caves Athletics Complex on Saturday, 1-0.

Stevenson is one of four teams from the CAC listed in this week's regional rankings. Salisbury is at No. 4 with a 3-1-2 record while York (Pa.) is eighth at 5-1-0 and Mary Washington is 10th with a record of 6-1-1. Salisbury is also receiving votes in the national poll. The Mustangs will put their newly earned ranking to the test on Wednesday when they travel to Catholic for a 4:30 p.m., contest with the Cardinals. Catholic was ranked at No. 4 in the NSCAA's Mid-Atlantic Region on Tuesday.

Catholic won last year's meeting in Owings Mills, 3-2 on Oct. 1, 2008. Kelly Donnely had a goal and an assist for the Cardinals' who led 2-1 in the game's first 10 minutes after goals by Suzie Peters and Helene Nicoletti. Current Stevenson assistant coach Tonia Cristino scored the Mustangs' only goal off an assist from junior Allison Humphries (Bel Air/John Carroll) just 43 seconds in while sophomore Brittany Ross (Millersville/Severna Park) had three second half saves after replacing starter Michelle McConnell at halftime. The Cardinals are 7-0 this season, including 3-0 at home.

And we made it into the Baltimore Sun.

Tough Loss Against Salisbury

2009-09-22T22:32:00.003-04:00

The Mustangs battled hard against a very strong Salisbury team but could not produce a positive result despite their efforts. In a very even game, a Salisbury forward pounced on a lucky bounce to score the only goal of the game. The Mustangs were outshot by the Seagulls. However, we created the better of the chances but on this occasion we could not direct the ball into the corner of the net. I was very proud of the girls work rate and teamwork today and I thought we deserved something from the game. Now we must look to bounce back with a positive response as we bid to keep up with our conference rivals. It leaves us at 1-1 in the CAC with a lot of games still to play. Next up tough non-conference games against Catholic, Elizabethtown and Juniata.

Check out these action shots of the game from Mark Hergan: Stevenson vs. Salisbury

Mustangs Start CAC Play With Win!

2009-09-22T22:17:00.004-04:00

The Mustangs started conference play with a win against CAC foe St. Mary's College. The Seahawks had beat our team last year 3-0 in our only loss in the conference as they went on to win the CAC tournament. This year we started well with an early goal from one of our seniors, Katie Decker. Katie has one of the hardest shots in the conference and it was a tough ball for the goalkeeper to deal with off a corner kick. We played a solid game and really stepped it up in the second half. Stephanie Eyler scored her second goal of the season to make it 2-0 and even though St. Mary's pulled one back we held on for a great win. I was very impressed with our first conference game and it was great to start with a win, brilliant job ladies!

Check out these action shots of the game from Mark Hergan: Stevenson vs. St. Mary's

WHAT A GAME!!!!!

2009-09-12T22:56:00.002-04:00

After heavy rain on Friday, our game today against Frostburg was pushed back from 12pm to 2pm so we could give the field some time to dry. Even after all the rain our field held up well thanks to the fantastic work of our field technician Tom Russ. A light scottish drizzle descended on the game today but the girls looked ready to take on an undefeated Frostburg team. In their first three games, the Bobcats had scored 14 goals and had yet to concede a goal. They had recorded big wins over our CAC opponents, St. Mary's and Marymount. The game started at a fast pace and the Mustangs stunned Frostburg by scoring a minute into the game. A great through ball from Katie Decker sent Sam Novy in on goal, and she finished in style. The rest of the half was played from end to end with the SU defense and goalkeeper Brittany Ross keeping the Bobcats at bay. That would not last, as Frostburg would score just before the half. They carried that momentum into the second half and scored 2 more goals within the first 17 minutes to go up 3-1. However, this Stevenson Women's soccer team does not give up and they recorded one of the most amazing comebacks in SU soccer history. Freshman Taylor Zimmerman started the comeback with a 40 yard free-kick that sailed into the net. Then just over a minute later, a huge punt from keeper Lauren Weitzman sent Stephanie Eyler one on one with a Frostburg defender, with Eyler beating her then striking a sweet shot into the goal to level the game. The drama was not over, as the Mustangs would grab the win with a brilliant headed goal from Melinda Kane after a great left footed cross from Ali Humphries. The Mustangs held on for the last 4 minutes to seal a remarkable 4-3 win. I am so proud of the players for not giving up and for showing great composure in front of goal. This was a huge TEAM win!!

Mustangs Dominate McDaniel

2009-09-12T22:48:00.004-04:00

After our long trip to Virginia Wesleyan last weekend the team was ready to go again on Wednesday at local rival, McDaniel College. The team played excellent with some strong defense and excellent passing. The girls moved the ball around well and created many chances, with 17 shots raining in on the Green Terror goal in the first half. The Mustangs would eventually make the breakthrough when a Katie Decker free-kick dropped at the feet of freshman Melinda Kane, who slotted in her second and the team's second goal of the season. SU continued to dominate and the one goal was enough to secure the win. A very strong and undefeated Frostburg team awaits the Mustangs on Saturday.

SU Records First Win of 2009!

2009-09-06T23:18:00.004-04:00

Today marked the day the SU women's soccer team got the ball rolling in the win column. After two hard fought games against Bridgewater and Virginia Wesleyan where the Mustangs did not get the results their efforts merited, the girls pulled off a brilliant team win today against a strong Christopher Newport team. In the first half, the Mustangs struggled with the heat and tiredness due to their exertions the day before against the Marlins when they had went to overtime but the girls battled hard to stay in the game. The 1-0 victory came courtesy of some strong defending from the entire team and from a sweet left foot strike from freshman Melinda Kane who was set-up by Stephanie Eyler. This was the first goal of the season for SU and one the Mustangs richly deserved. I am very proud of the players efforts this weekend on the road and it was a great trip with the team representing Stevenson in a very positive manner. Great job ladies!!

Stevenson Almost Upsets #12 Virginia Wesleyan

2009-09-06T23:09:00.003-04:00

The SU Women's soccer team put up a valiant effort against host and #12 ranked Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday in the Orthopaedic Classic. The team competed all over the field against a very strong side that reached the NCAA tournament last year. Unfortunately the Mustangs could not come away with the reward their effort deserved, falling 1-0 to a goal that was scored in the first overtime period. This was the second game in a week the Mustangs had went to overtime due to a very strong defensive effort. This was the Mustangs first defeat of the season leaving them at 0-1-1.

SU Opens Season with Tie

2009-09-05T09:22:00.006-04:00

Tuesday's season opener against Bridgewater College was a hard fought battle with two teams looking to start the season with a bang. The Mustangs started slow but they found their form in the second half. SU created several goal scoring chances but they could not find the net, sending the game to OT. The first OT period was very exciting with the Mustangs coming even closer on many occasions. However, no team could find that elusive goal and the game finished up tied. A great effort from the team and hopefully we can continue to impress this weekend at #12 ranked Virginia Wesleyan. Check out these photos taken by Mark Hergan:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gomustangs/sets/72157622211242794/

2009 Season Begins Tuesday!!

2009-08-30T08:58:00.004-04:00

The first two weeks of the 2009 season are complete with the roster now set at 21. Everybody is feeling good after two hard weeks of training and two very difficult scrimmages to get us ready for our opening game. UMBC was a great experience on our second day of pre-season and yesterday we competed hard against pre-season nationally ranked Johns Hopkins University (#6). You can check out the video bar on the side to see a recap of our 2009 pre-season made by our video expert Brittany Bangert. Great job Brittany!!

Come out and support the Mustangs as they kick-off their season on Tuesday September 1st at 5pm at the GREENSPRING CAMPUS against Bridgewater College.

SU Working Hard in Pre-Season!

2009-08-20T22:32:00.005-04:00

Pre-season has been tough in the blazing heat that is hitting the Baltimore area. The girls have been working really hard and have showed tremendous improvement and effort each day. I am very proud of the team for their great showing against UMBC after only 2 PRACTICES! Keep up the good work ladies! Check out more pictures of our first preseason practice at this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gomustangs/sets/

MEET THE CAPTAINS - PART 2

2009-07-30T12:01:00.003-04:00

Now let's meet second year captain and rising Junior Allison Humphries:

How do you feel about the upcoming soccer season at Stevenson and how will it compare to last season?

I am so excited to start the '09 season! Last year was a building year with only 9 returning players and a very young team. We held our own and finished third in the conference. As long as we continue with the same determination and work ethic, I think we will have a great year!

What have you learned from your time on the soccer team and what do you enjoy most?

My soccer experience at Stevenson has taught me that once you make it to the college level, playing for the love of the game is the only thing that matters. If you don't love it, you shouldn't be out there because it is a serious commitment that can't be taken lightly. The more you love it, the more fun you'll have playing! The thing I enjoy most about SU soccer is spending time with the team. We have a great group of girls and always have a good time.

What is your favorite Coach Millar moment/saying?

"So we can get on with winning the CAC and BEYOND!"

How do you manage balancing the academic side with playing soccer?

I have to stay extremely organized with both soccer and my classes. I'm a neat freak so I have to have everything written down to make sure I don't forget anything.

How do you prepare for the upcoming season?

I follow the workout given to us by Graeme and make sure to play in a couple leagues over the summer. I try to touch a soccer ball a few times a week.

Who is the funniest player on the team?

It's too hard to say. Everyone brings their own humour to the team!

Are you excited about the Italy 2010 trip with the men's soccer program?

Yes, I've never been to Europe so I think it will be a lot of fun. I also think that the fundraising and preparation for the trip will be a good way to bond.

What are some of your favorite things about being a student at SU?

I love my major (Elementary Ed) because the class sizes are small and you get a lot of individual attention. I like being at a small school because you get to know a lot of people. No matter where I am on campus, I always see someone I know.

Do you have any superstitions or rituals before the game?

I eat half a pb&j sandwich and a yogurt 2 hours before kick-off and always listen to "Eye of the Tiger" on my iPod.

Does the team get together outside of practice and games?

We are always together!

MEET THE CAPTAINS - PART 1

2009-07-28T17:22:00.004-04:00

Stevenson University soccer is very proud to have two hard working captains that along with the rest of the players are very dedicated to the women's soccer program. Let's first meet rising Junior Katie Amos:

How do you feel about the upcoming soccer season at Stevenson and how will it compare to last season?
The 2009 Women’s soccer season will be the best season of soccer ever played in the sport. No, honestly we have a lot of strong returners and many skillful freshmen joining our team this year. We had a good season last year and came in third place, but that was last year and this fall I hope we can work harder and turn some more heads.

What have you learned from your time on the soccer team and what do you enjoy most?
Hmm...Well off top of my head Coach Graeme has taught me that the best way to defend is to take a rope and be tied together with your other three teammates, if you fall it’s only because you are doing it wrong. Coach Win has taught me that you never stand still to stretch and to eat a pasta dinner an hour before the game (which I still don’t agree with). What I enjoy most is just being a part of this family.

What is your favorite Coach Millar moment/saying?
Favorite moment would be Win and Graeme doing karaoke on the bus ride home. I think we have that blackmail tape somewhere.

How do you manage balancing the academic side with playing soccer?
My advice, you just have to do it. The sooner you get done the more time you have to sleep. Some tips: Coffee can be your best friend. Naps on the shuttle are always welcomed! And your laptop is portable so you can write papers on the bus trips. Lastly, never be afraid to ask for help.

How do you prepare for the upcoming season?
Personally being the most conditioned player on the team I don’t need to prepare….haha
I do the workouts that MC prepares for us. I also practice my mile and quarter because everyone knows I need too. I don’t drink any soda or eat fast food. I do an ab workout every night and recently I have been practicing Yoga. Make sure you keep touches on the ball.

Who is the funniest player on the team?
Jess Celmer. She is funny whether she’s knows it or not. And sure enough at least one time at practice or a game she will get hit in the face with the soccer ball.

Are you excited about the Italy 2010 trip with the men's soccer program?
Wait the guys are going….No I am very excited, both teams get along great so I think we will have a good time both on and off the soccer field.

What are some of your favorite things about being a student at SU?
I really like the campus size of SU. It’s easy to make friends and I love the dorms at school. The dorms are very homey; there are no concrete floors or walls.

Do you have any superstitions or rituals before the game?
I am a very superstitious person. I can’t wear prewrap or we will lose. I must warm-up in the far side grid before games or we will lose. Jess and I have to listen to "I’ll make a man out of you" from the Mulan soundtrack before each game or we will lose.

Does the team get together outside of practice and games?
Yes the team hangs out a lot. In the past we have had cookouts, spaghetti dinner and karaoke night, went to dances, a bull roast, and have enjoyed several game nights.

Mustang Players Win 3v3 Tournament

2009-07-19T19:11:00.003-04:00

Stevenson soccer players Katie Amos, Brittany Bangert, Heather Redding, Stephanie Eyler and incoming players Jenna Cimino and Charity Lumpkins competed today in the 3v3 Heatwave Tournament at CCBC Dundalk. The team had a mixture of experience and youth with three juniors, a sophomore and two incoming freshmen making up the squad. After winning all three regular games the girls advanced to the Championship game. At the end of regulation the score was tied at 4-4 and went into a golden goal overtime of 3 minutes. Eyler scored with seconds left in the overtime period to end it and win the game. Congratulations ladies!!!!!

Mustangs kick-off Preseason with UMBC Scrimmage

2009-07-17T10:53:00.002-04:00

The Stevenson Women's Soccer team will kick-off their 2009 season with a scrimmage at Division I University, UMBC. The game is scheduled for Wednesday August 19th at 6pm at the UMBC soccer stadium. This will be a great test for the returners and the new players on the Mustang squad.

Birttany Ross Earns Futsal Gold and Silver

2009-07-17T10:30:00.003-04:00

This past weekend the Baltimore Convention Centre hosted the USFF Futsal National Tournament. Our sophomore goalkeeper Brittany Ross participated with the Denison Cabral Futsal Academy team in both the U19 Girls and the Open Women's division. Brittany's team amazingly made it to the final matches for both age groups. They took home the silver medal, losing 4-3 in the Open Women's, and won the gold medal, winning 1-0 in the U19 final. Congratulations to Brittany on being a Futsal National Champion!!!

Stevenson Soccer Commercial

2009-07-16T23:01:00.004-04:00

Check out this soccer commercial made by our very own Brittany Bangert for a school project:

Stevenson Soccer Commercial

WELCOME TO THE SU WOMEN'S SOCCER BLOG

2009-07-16T22:23:00.004-04:00

Welcome to the new Stevenson University Women's Soccer blog featuring the latest Stevenson soccer news, coach and player commentary, highlight videos and action shots. This site is open to all Mustang fans that love the beautiful game of soccer. Fans, alumni, family, and prospective student-athletes will be able to follow the Stevenson Women's Soccer team as they bid for success on and off the field. Show your support for the Mustangs as they officially kick-off the 2009 Season at home against Bridgewater College on Tuesday September 1st at 5pm.

2009 Season Schedule