MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--In recent years, the West Virginia University women’s soccer team is used to success and last season was no different despite head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown having a young team. Last season the Mountaineers replaced seven starters from the 2018 squad that posted a 15-4-4 record. However, that didn’t stop WVU from going
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Conditioning a concern for WVU women’s soccer team post Coronavirus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.–With the Covid-19 pandemic pausing life since March, one major concern for college athletics, especially the West Virginia Women’s Soccer team, is conditioning. As with many sports, spring is a crucial time for head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown and her team. “That’s been a huge concern of mine because of spring season
Izzo-Brown announces roster additions
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 15, 2020) – West Virginia University women's soccer head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown has announced that Emilie Charles (Huntington, West Virginia) and Jessica Kasacek (Canterbury, Connecticut) will join the squad for the 2020 season. Charles, a two-time West Virginia Girls Soccer Player of the Year, comes to Morgantown after playing
Izzo-Brown Announces Addition to 2020 Class
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) – West Virginia University women’s soccer head coach Nikki Izzo-Brown has announced the addition of Lilly McCarthy for the 2020 season. "We are so excited to welcome Lilly to the Mountaineer family," Izzo-Brown said. "Lilly is a great addition to our 2020 class. Her technical ability and
Mountaineers Top Big 12 Preseason Poll
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (August 8, 2019) – The No. 11-ranked West Virginia University women’s soccer team was chosen No. 1 in the 2019 Big 12 Preseason Poll, as announced by the league on Thursday. The poll marks the seventh consecutive year in which the Mountaineers have been picked to finish first in the
Duo Tabbed Preseason All-Big 12
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (August 7, 2019) – Senior goalkeeper Rylee Foster and sophomore defender Jordan Brewster of the West Virginia University women’s soccer team were named to the 2019 Preseason All-Big 12 Team, as announced by the league on Wednesday. Foster was named an All-Big 12 First Team honoree in 2018, while Brewster
Foster Named to MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (August 1, 2019) – Senior goalkeeper Rylee Foster of the West Virginia University women’s soccer team has been named to the 2019 Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy Watch List, as announced Thursday by the United Soccer Coaches. Foster landed on the list for the second consecutive year after also
Buchanan named Big 12 Athlete of the Year
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –West Virginia University women’s soccer defender Kadeisha Buchanan has been named the 2016-17 Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year, as announced today by the conference office. The Brampton, Ontario, native is the first Mountaineer student-athlete to earn the prestigious conference honor since WVU joined the Big 12 in
WVU Women’s Soccer hosted 4v4 Breast Cancer Tournament on Sunday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--On Sunday, the West Virginia University women's soccer team hosted its annual 4-versus-4 Breast Cancer Tournament. The small-sided tournament raises funds for the Betty Puskar Breast Care Center at WVU’s Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. "Betty and I are friends, women's soccer coach Nikki Izzo-Brown said. "But it was very important to her
Kailey Utley leads WVU past LMU, advance to Elite Eight
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Kailey Utley scored a hat trick to lead the West Virginia University women's soccer team past the Loyola Marymount Lions 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium. “From day one, this team wanted to separate themselves and be special,” WVU coach Nikki Izzo-Brown said. “I have been fortunate