Forever Red! Utah Utes Women's Soccer

We've Moved!

2010-08-31T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hey all!

It's been a while since we posted anything here...that's because we've moved to some new web sites! To check out everything Utah Soccer, including our schedule, team happenings and, of course, our famous Show Your Scarf photo contests...follow us at:

Facebook
www.facebook.com/utahwsoccer

Twitter
www.twitter.com/utahwsoccer

Team Blog
www.utahwsoccer.com

Official Athletics Web Site
www.utahutes.com

We look forward to seeing you on the social media grid!

Fueling Up For Soccer...Top 10

2010-04-21T14:24:00.000-07:00

We are lucky enough here at Utah to have our very own Dietician in the Athletics Department. Beth Wolfgram works full time for us as well as all of the other Varsity Sports to help with anything and everything that we need as far as nutrition and diet go. Beth is a great asset to our department! Here is a list of soccer-specific nutrition tips that Beth has put together for our team as well as any other soccer athletes out there. Check it out:

Top 10 Tips for Fueling Up For Soccer

1. What you fuel your body with affects your speed, agility, balance, coordination and mental acuity.
2. Try to never skip breakfast – it fuels your muscles and brain so you can train hard during the day.
3. Carbohydrates are what your body runs on! Your body and brain function best when fueled by foods like fruits, veggies, rice, pasta, breads and cereals.
4. Every meal or snack should include some carbohydrates and some protein. For example: glass of milk and a banana, turkey sandwich, pasta with meat sauce, rice with chicken, handful of almonds with a pear
5. For every pound of body weight you lose during a game or a practice you should drink 24 ounces of water to rehydrate.
6. Quick pre game or pre practice snacks – toast with jam or honey, non fat fruit flavored yogurt, cereal or granola bar, pretzels and a piece of fruit. This snack should be mostly carbohydrates and easy to digest.
7. Sports drinks provide much needed fluids and carbohydrates during activity.
8. Healthy sources of fat include avocados (and guacamole), peanut butter (and other nut butters), as well as, raw nuts.
9. Eat something (a meal or a snack) every 3-4 hours to fuel your body and your brain.
10.To recover from a game or practice try to eat as soon as you can after. If you can’t eat a meal within an hour, try a snack and then a meal later.

Stay tuned for more tips periodically...you will be amazed with the results!

Last Spring Game This Friday

2010-04-19T17:40:00.000-07:00

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The Spring Season is wrapping up this weekend with a great game against one of our in-state rivals, Utah State. The game will begin at 7:00pm this Friday, April 23 at our very own Ute Field. This is the last chance to catch a great, FREE spring game and get a preview of our talented squad as we begin the transition into our exciting upcoming fall season. We hope to see everyone there!

GO UTES!

Busy Weekend in the 801

2010-04-16T17:12:00.001-07:00

Soccer may be on the road to Sin City, but Salt Lake City is buzzing... two big events are taking place here tomorrow- we hope everyone is taking advantage of the warm weather this weekend!

The Annual Red and White Football Spring Game will wrap up the nationally ranked program's Spring Season tomorrow at Rice Eccles Stadium at 1:00pm. The game is FREE to the public. Come early to tailgate and check out the Muss Game (11:00am) and the Alumni Game (12:00pm)!

The Salt Lake Marathon is tomorrow! An expected 30,000 people will take place in events such as the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, and Bike Ride. Pretty cool!

Stay tuned for the updates on Utah vs. UNLV tomorrow morning...GO UTES!

Danny Rose...WOW!

2010-04-15T10:05:00.001-07:00

Check out this goal in Danny Rose's first premier league game....that had to feel good!!

Click here.

Weekly Update!

2010-04-13T10:37:00.001-07:00

The Spring Semester and Spring Soccer are nearing the end! Finals start in about two weeks and everyone is getting busy studying (we hope)!

The Utes have 2 exciting games left this season still- The last home game of the spring will be on Friday, April 23 at 7:30pm at Ute Field versus our great instate rival, Utah State. We hope to see you all there!

Coming up this weekend, the team will travel to Las Vegas to compete against UNLV this on Saturday at 11:00am PT. Check out the video below with some highlights from this morning's training (Congrats to K Mart for passing cone shuttles!!)as well as some thoughts from Lauren Dudley and Ashley Mosley about going home to play this weekend!

2010 Fall Schedule Announced!

2010-04-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Fall Season Soccer Schedule has been set...and it is one of the most exciting we have ever had! Here is what Rich has to say about the upcoming games...

"Utah soccer has ambitious goals and we need to challenge ourselves in order to be in a position to reach them," said Manning. "Our non-conference schedule is designed to help us get better and be ready for Mountain West Conference play. With tournaments at Washington State, Georgia and Santa Clara, we will be facing some of the best in the country and we'll be battle-tested come October and November. Ute fans will get to see some excellent teams from the WCC, Conference USA and the Pac-10."

See the full schedule and press release by clicking here!

WOW

2010-04-07T09:13:00.001-07:00

Lionel Messi...unbelievable! MUST WATCH!

Utah Athletics Update

2010-04-06T18:05:00.000-07:00

There is a lot going on around here with all of the fall sports coming to an end of Spring Training and all of the spring sports' seasons beginning to get very exciting! Here is a glimpse of what is going on in the Athletics Department around here:

Gymnastics is hosting the NCAA Regional Meet this Saturday, April 10. The meet begins at 6:00pm in the Huntsman Center and includes the following teams: Utah, Florida, Auburn, Boise State, Denver, and Washington.

Baseball and Softball teams are in full swing...Softball will be taking on BYU in Provo this Friday, April 10, at 6:00pm as well as Saturday at 2:00pm. The Baseball team is 15-10 overall and will be playing Southern Utah University tomorrow (Wednesday, April 7) at 6:00pm at Spring Mobile Ballpark.

Our very own Ashley Mosley will be competing this Saturday with the Utah Track and Field Team here in Salt Lake City (at the East High School Track) at the 'Utah Open' Meet...stay tuned for more details on our two-sport athlete!

Finally, the nationally ranked Utah Football team are wrapping up Spring Training in the next week and a half. The annual Spring Game (Red and White Game) will be on Saturday, April 17 at 1:00 pm. Click here for more updates on the team as well as details about awesome activities going on at the Spring Game!

Check out the Official Athletics Website to keep up with all of our other exciting sports including Golf , Swimming and Diving, and Tennis!

Soccer Update!

2010-04-05T15:44:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick update about the team and other local events going on!

First, the Utes are looking sharp this spring...after splitting games in Texas, the team defeated Westminster 3-0 last Friday evening. Here is the info. on the remaining spring games:

Saturday, April 10 in Provo: Utah vs. BYU at 10:00am and Utah vs. UVU at 4:30pm (Several local Division I teams will be competing all day at BYU...a great opportunity to soak up some college soccer!)

Saturday, April 17 in Las Vegas: Utah vs. UNLV at 11:00am PT

Friday, April 23 at Ute Field: Utah vs. Utah State at 7:30pm

Remember, all admission to spring games is FREE! Come on out and support the girls as they prepare for an exciting fall season!

In other soccer news, our local MLS team, Real Salt Lake, has their home opener this Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium at 7:00pm. (Perfect timing- you can go straight from the Utah games!)

-For all of you students, Real has a great Student Pass Promotion this year- for $50, you receive a punchcard that is good for ANY 10 games that you choose to attend this season!
Call 801-727-2806 or visit www.realsaltlake.com to purchase tickets.

We are lucky to have several outstanding Division I Women's Soccer Teams as well as a Championship MLS Team right in our backyard...we should all take advantage of these fun opportunities to support, watch, and learn!

GO UTES!

Utes Defeat Westminster

2010-04-03T12:15:00.000-07:00

It was a bitter cold, windy evening at the Westminster Field- but the turf was nice and the teams were energized. Lauren Porter netted the Utes' first goal on a great header. Hanna Terry bent one in from 20 yards out to give the Utes a 2-0 lead, and Lauren Hair finished a Penalty Kick to seal the deal at 3-0. The game was a hard-fought, physical one and both teams did some good things. Our team showed a lot of toughness and created some good offensive opportunities while staying strong in the back. There are still many strides to be made, but it was a great victory and a step in the right direction! Here is a bit of what the game looked like:

Don't forget- the Utes will be playing next Saturday, April 10 at BYU...stay tuned for the details!

Change of Location!

2010-04-01T12:40:00.001-07:00

Due to extremely snowy conditions at Ute Field, tomorrow's game will now be played at the Westminster Field in Salt Lake. The address is:

1840 South 1300 East

**Kickoff has been changed to 6:00pm and don't forget- admission is FREE!**

See you there! Go Utes!

USA Defeats Mexico...in the Snow!

2010-03-31T21:21:00.000-07:00

It was a cold, wet night at Rio Tinto Stadium this evening but our Women's Team managed to play some great soccer and achieve another victory over a talented Mexican Team! Click here for a game recap and further details. Go USA!...Thanks for braving the weather to put on a great show!

Players thanking the crowd after the game (can you believe that snowy field?!)

Spring Break Utah Soccer Style

2010-03-31T13:10:00.000-07:00

The team is lucky to be a fall sport and have a coaching staff that lets them have the whole week of Spring Break off! This year a lot of the upperclassmen ventured to California (home to Morgan Skeen and Hannah Turpen). The beach seemed to be the favorite destination for most of the week...but don't forget Disneyland and the Skeen's house! Also, towards the end of Spring Break the Holi Color Festival was celebrated here in Utah...check out some of the fun photos from the week:

U.S. National Team vs. Mexico

2010-03-31T10:48:00.000-07:00

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Sandy,Utah 3/31/10

Well, the weather here in Utah went from 60 degrees yesterday to SNOWING today! Tickets are still available! Click here to buy. For all you fans who aren't brave enough to venture outside this evening (or if you aren't in Utah), you are in luck! the game will be televised LIVE on ESPN2. Don't forget- kickoff is at 7:00pm MT.

GO USA!!

U.S. National Team's Training Session Today

2010-03-30T13:53:00.000-07:00

The team hit the field at the impressive Rio Tinto Stadium earlier today to prepare for tomorrow's match...pretty cool!

Welcome to Salt Lake City!

2010-03-29T21:35:00.000-07:00

The Women's National Team arrived here in Salt Lake this evening; some local club players, coaches, and fans greeted them at the airport!

U.S. Women's Team Preview

2010-03-29T16:02:00.000-07:00

The U.S. Women's Team defeated Mexico yesterday at the University of San Diego's Torero Stadium 3-0. This match was their first domestic match of 2010 and we couldn't be more excited to host the second one this Wednesday here in Salt Lake! The U.S. will re-match against Mexico at Rio Tinto Stadium here in Sandy, Utah. It is very difficult to meet the same opponent twice in a row and we are all awaiting an exciting battle with some of the top female soccer players in the world!

Amy Rodriguez, Shannon Boxx, and Lauren Cheney were the 3 goal scorers for our nation's team yesterday. These are three players that promise to be highlights of Wednesday's game as well. Rodriguez notched her 7th international goal yesterday afternoon and we are excited to see her keep producing! Boxx is no rookie to international play as yesterday was notch 21 in her international scoring belt. Cheney is a young player but she had no trouble finding the net showing off her timing and speed in the box. Kristine Lilly became the most capped international player in soccer history yesterday, tallying her 343rd international cap in San Diego; Lilly also became the first player in U.S. history to play for her nation in 4 different decades.

Mexico also boasts great talent on the field possessing incredibly tough defenders, a skilled midfield, and a dangerous font line...wednesday's game is sure to be a competitive one. The teams are arriving here in Utah this evening- stay tuned for more details and pictures!

This upcoming game is a great opportunity for any soccer fan to be exposed to the highest level of women's soccer and the greatest caliber of players in the world. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime activity in our own backyard! Again, the game is this Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00pm. For tickets, call 888-477-5849 or click here to buy them online.

Big Soccer Events!

2010-03-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

Utah's very own Rio Tinto Stadium will be hosting an incredibly exciting game NEXT WEEK! The U.S. Women's National Team will be taking on Mexico on Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00pm. Tickets are starting at just $18....what a great opportunity to see some of the best women's talent in the world right here in our own backyard! Click here for more information about the game!

The 2009 MLS Champion, Real Salt Lake, is about to start another exciting season! Their first home game is April 10 vs. the Seattle Sounders FC at 7:00pm here in Salt Lake. Season tickets, ticket packages, and single game tickets are now on sale! Check out the great deals and reserve your seats to support our local MLS players by clicking here or by calling 801-727-2806.

Finally, our very own team has a great in-state rivalry game coming up! The Utes will take on the Westminster Women's Team at Ute Field on Friday, April 2 at 5:30pm. Come on out and support 2 great local teams on a beautiful spring night!

Soccer in U.S. is Growing!

2010-03-23T10:59:00.000-07:00

Check out this great article from the Huffington Post!

Team Olympics Come to and End, Spring Break Begins!

2010-03-20T11:10:00.001-07:00

After 4 exciting days of Team Olympics, the White team, led by Freshman Ashley Mosley came out on top.

Wednesday consisted of a Medicine Ball Relay, the infamous Tug of War, a Small Sided Soccer game, and Horseshoes. Thursday was the final day and White came out on top of a 4-Goal Game and a Juggle Gate Relay.

The final score from the week was 11-7. Both teams competed like Champions...Check out some intense Tug of War action below!

**If you are having trouble viewing this video, please click here to watch it on our Facebook Fan Page.

The team is now off for a full week for Spring Break (A great advantage of being a 'Fall Sport')! Stay Tuned for photos and stories from all of the girls' Spring Break adventures!

Soccer Meets Engineering

2010-03-17T07:49:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to check out this great article about an exciting event here on campus!

Team Olympics!

2010-03-16T22:24:00.000-07:00

What better way to spice up spring training than with a fun, competitive, different atmosphere...Team Olympics! The team was divided up per captains Ashley Mosley and Monica Okapal Monday morning. The two olympic teams will be competing all week in a variety of athletic challenges!

Check out the video footage from the first 2 days of The Games:

Day 1: Tire Flip, Sled Push, Juggling (for yardage) Contest

Day 2: Cone Shuttle Test, Football, Field-Goal Kicking Contest

The 'White' Team (Monica's squad) is currently leading the contest 8-2...stay tuned for more exciting film and updates on the current leader!

Saturday Night Fun!

2010-03-14T10:19:00.000-07:00

Katie Martinez ('K Mart') and Hannah Turpen hosted quite the get-together at their house in a great neighborhood near campus...Fun to see tons of athletes there and a what a great break from soccer practice and school!

From Left to Right: La La Hair, Anne Shallenberger, Kellie Woodfield, Morgan Skeen, Danielle Sample and Jen Christoffers (odlies), Lauren Porter, and Lauren Dudley

GO UTES!

2010-03-12T14:11:00.001-08:00

TONIGHT our very own Red Rocks Utah Gymnastics Team will be hosting Oregon State, Penn State, and Southern Utah at the Huntsman Center. The meet will begin at 7:00pm. And great news: It is Short People Appreciation Night...anyone 5'2" or shorter will receive a FREE general admission ticket!

Congrats to our Men's Basketball Team on a hard-fought season...we are confident that this talented young group will be among the elite net season!

Women's Basketball achieved a solid win over No. 1 seed TCU this afternoon in the MWC Tournament Semifinals! The Championship game, offering the winner an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament will be played tomorrow, March 13 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for details and results!

GO UTES!

Another Source!

2010-03-12T14:07:00.001-08:00

To all of our followers out there...we now have another great source of online communication! Check out our new Tumblr page! Of course we will still be providing great behind the scenes updates and info. here on the blog, too...But see what you think about the newest and most up to date social media website!

Spring Soccer!

2010-03-09T17:11:00.001-08:00

Spring Season, or the off-season in college soccer is much different than the season. The majority of our time is spent on fitness, conditioning, strength, and a whole lot of individual work and training. However, we are allowed 5 game days during the off-season. This past weekend marked our first 2 spring games as well as our first time outside since the fall! The first game last Saturday was played against Sam Houston State; the team played well and Erin Dalley netted an early goal that was the eventual game winner (Hanna Terry had the assist). After the 1-0 victory, the team had a quick turnaround and took on a very good Texas A&M squad that same night. The Aggies came out on top 3-0, scoring all 3 goals on set plays, but the team was positive and it was a good reminder of some aspects of the game that the Utes need to sharpen up before fall comes around.

About the weekend, Coach Rich Manning said, ""The most important thing about this weekend was that the team saw its hard work start to pay off," said Manning. "They have been making strides in a lot of areas during spring practice and I think the team left the weekend feeling pretty encouraged. Based on the fact that it is only March, I thought our fitness level was great, our teamwork was very good and by the end of the day, our ball movement was strong."

Check out our o fficial website for more notes on the game.

Here is the schedule for the rest of the spring, save the dates!

April 3: Utah vs. Westminster at Ute Field; 5:30pm MT

April 10: Utah, along with several other teams from the area, will compete in the BYU outdoor Tournament (a tradition in the spring!). Here is the schedule for this day:

Field 1 South Stadium Field 2 Haws Field
Time Home Visitor Time Home Visitor
10:00am BYU vs. Utah 10:00am Weber vs. Idaho St
Noon Westminster vs. UVU Noon USU vs. Dixie
2:30pm BYU vs. Idaho St 3:00pm UVU vs. Weber
4:30pm Westminster vs. Dixie 4:30pm Utah vs. USU

April 17: Utah vs. UNLV in Las Vegas; 11:00am PT

April 23: Utah vs. Utah State at Ute Field; 7:30pm MT

Be sure to mark your calendars and come support the Utes in their exciting spring season!

Also, don't forget to keep up on other Utah Athletics Teams by going to the official website! Good luck to our Men's and Women's Basketball Teams...both in Las Vegas this week competing in the Mountain West Conference Tournament! GO UTES!

Meet Our New Coaches

2010-03-05T07:37:00.000-08:00

Ryan Crabbe and Mariel Wilner are the two newest faces joining our team this spring. Crabbe is coming from a Division III school in Indiana, Saint Mary's College. Wilner has spent her past few years as a Volunteer Assistant at Penn State. Although both coaches are coming from far away, the transition has been a smooth one so far and they are quickly becoming integrated with the team.

We want to extend a warm welcome to Ryan and Mariel. Please see our official website for more details, notes from the new coaches, and what Head Coach Rich Manning has to say about them.

Meet Coach Willis and Catch up on Spring Ball!

2010-03-04T10:10:00.000-08:00

Coach Willis joined the Utah Strength and Conditioning team in August of 2009. He has been a great addition to our coaching staff as he brings years of experience of soccer-specific training. Coach Willis works with the team about 4 times per week- 2 of the days are in the weight room and the other 2 are on the field. Below is some footage from today's training session. The girls started off with some strength, fitness, and agility work; the team then played a competitive game of 'targets' while Hannah Turpen trained with our new Goalkeeper Coach (You will get to 'meet' the new coaches very soon!) Check out the video:

Don't forget- the team is heading to Texas A&M tomorrow- keep checking in for updates on the games this weekend!

2010 University of Utah Women's Soccer Academy

2010-03-03T14:12:00.000-08:00

It's time to finally announce the details for the famous Utah Soccer Camps! Our academies have been going strong for 7 years now....we hope you will join us to make this 8th summer the biggest success yet!

The academies are coached by The University of Utah Soccer Coaches (Rich Manning, Ryan Crabbe, and Marielle,), dozens of current and former Utah Players, other College Players from across the nation, as well as local High School, College, and ODP Coaches. Our diverse staff is extremely knowledgeable and we have years of combined experience coaching girls of all ages and levels.

Our primary goal for this summer, just like in the past, is for each and every girl to learn, improve, and develop as a soccer player. Regardless of skill level or experience, we have a place for everyone at camp and we do our very best to ensure a worthwhile, challenging, and FUN atmosphere at all times. What better way to spend a week of summer?!

Check out our official website for quotes from Coach Manning and the official press release and this year's camp brochure! Here are the details for the camps...be sure to save the dates!

Camp 1 Day Camp (girls ages 5-12)
Monday June 14- Friday June 18
9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Camp 2 Girls High School Team Match Camp
Monday June 21- Thursday June 24
For Girls High School Teams

Camp 3 Girls Camp (girls ages 9-13)
Monday, June 28 - Thursday, July 1
4 Days - Residential or Commuter
Field Players and Goalkeepers

Camp 4 Boys High School Team Match Camp
Tuesday July 6 - Friday July 9
For Boys High School Teams

Camp 5 High School Camp (girls entering grades 9-12)
Monday July 19 - Thursday July 22
4 Days - Residential or Commuter
Field Players and Goalkeepers

Camp 6 Day Camp (girls ages 5-12)
Monday July 26- Friday July 30
9:00 AM 12:00 PM

Registration is now open for the Utah Women's Soccer Academy at
www.utahwsa.com. For more information, please call 801-330-7272 or email
info@utahwsa.com.

University of Utah Academic and Research Excellence

2010-03-01T13:27:00.000-08:00

Most of the time we provide updates about Athletics- but it is important to take time to emphasize that the entire Athletics Department here at the University of Utah is very focused on the same mission as all other departments here at the University: receiving a top-notch education. Very recently, our world-class University has been receiving well-deserved recognitions and attracting superior attention as a result of our outstanding students, faculty, departments, and alumni.

*The University of Utah has now moved up to a No. 48 ranking worldwide for page views. Namely, our University's contributions to scientific research is drawing international attention...and a lot of it. Click here to read the full story.

*The University of Utah is now the Nation's most successful University for launching businesses. The U just recently surpassed MIT in this prestigious category. Click here for more details about this achievement.

*Forbes Magazine has ranked the University of Utah as No. 16 on their list of America's Best Public Colleges. To see the complete list, click here.

Undoubtedly, the University of Utah is one of the elite when it comes to Higher Learning Institutions. For more information about the University, visit the O fficial Website.

Weekly Update!

2010-03-01T11:39:00.000-08:00

A lot has been going on around campus as well as in the soccer world these past few days and even more is coming up! Here's what's happening around here:

Men's Basketball: Beat Wyoming Saturday, takes on BYU at home this Wednesday at 7pm.

Women's Basketball: Beat Wyoming at Wyoming Saturday (their first conference loss at home!), takes on BYU this Wednesday in Provo at 7pm.

Tennis, Track, Baseball, Softball, and Golf are all getting started with their seasons...check out The Official Athletic Site for details!

For our team, this week brings another round of spring training. We are now allowed more hours with the ball each week and practices have been going extremely well so far. The Cone Shuttle Test was run again today; congrats to Anne Shallenberger for passing for the first time today! Everyone is improving each week and more and more are passing each time! The team is sharpening up as they will travel to Texas A&M this Friday to compete against Sam Houston State and Texas A&M on Saturday. The soccer staduim at this University is unbelievable...click here to check it out!

In other soccer news, the U.S. Women's Team is advancing to the finals of the Algarve Cup (In Portugal), thanks to 2 spectacular goals from young player Lauren Cheney. Click here for more details on the game! The Championship game will be played this Wednesday, March 3 at 11:00am ET. Their opponent is still TBD. Stay tuned for updates!

Women's Soccer Excitement

2010-02-25T20:37:00.000-08:00

The Women's National Team is in the midst of competing in the annual Algarve Cup in Portugal. Yesterday, the U.S. defeated Iceland 2-0 in the opening game of the Cup. Now, they will take on a world class opponent- Norway, tomorrow. This game will be played at 10:00am ET and can be followed on ussoccer.com's Match Tracker. Norway tied Sweden 2-2 in their first game and tomorrow's game is a decider in who will move out of Bracket B, and acquire one more victory in hopes of heading the Championship game which will be played on March 3. In the other group, Germany is on top for now and will compete against Finland in their second match. Stay tuned for more information and results on these exciting games and try to follow along!

It will be especially fun for local Utahns to become familiar with the Women's National Team as they are coming to play in our backyard this spring! Our women will be taking on the Mexican National Team at the top-notch Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah on March 31st. If you are a local or will be around for the game, click here for information and ticket-buying options. If not, the game will be televised live on ESPN2.

Lastly, the Utes will be heading to Texas A&M a week from tomorrow to take on Sam Houston State University as well as the host, Texas A&M. Both games will be played on Saturday, March 6th- watch for updates and results!

Bowling Utes!

2010-02-25T12:26:00.000-08:00

The Utes hit the lanes at the Student Union Center on campus last night for a team night! The whole team split up into teams and High School Seniors (who have just recently signed with the Utes) Harley Spier, Cheyanne Mulcock, Percie Allen, and Lexi Krantz also joined us for some on- campus team fun! Although some other teams were pretty confident, Lauren Porter, Christine Quinn, Harley Spier, Hanna Terry, and Allie Wisner pulled off the victory, with a team average of 125!.

The individual champions were:

Gold Medal - Christine Quinn 170
Silver Medal - Monica Okapal 144
Bronze Medal - Stephanie Lemeza 139

Ace reporter (and midfielder) Kellie Woodfield was there to get some interviews and more. Check out some footage of good, bad, and pretty goofy events from the night...

2010 Signee Official Press Release

2010-02-18T18:19:00.000-08:00

Sports Information Director, Kyle Harris, has been working hard on this great press release highlighting the impressive talent that our team will be acquiring this fall. Check out the detailed Information Package and become familiar with all of the newest Utes by clicking here!

A Glimpse of Spring Training

2010-02-11T09:52:00.000-08:00

Training in the spring is different than during the season- at the beginning, the team is only allowed a certain number of hours together during the week and time spent training with the ball is extremely limited. Because of this, we focus a lot on speed training, strength work, fitness, and just getting some short and sweet playing time in when possible. The video below is from this morning's workouts. First, Coach Willis (our strength and conditioning coach) works on speed and agility with the girls. Next, the team plays a competitive game for about 30 minutes. Finally, the team splits off into groups doing individual training, some doing 'shuttle school' to improve their endurance in the cone shuttle fitness test, oh....and then there's La La (Lauren Hair)- she has mastered cone shuttles and is now in serious training to perfect her flip-throw for the upcoming season. Check it out:

New Ute: Percie Allen - Tough and Athletic

2010-02-10T12:51:00.000-08:00

Percie Allen is a native of Utah who is currently at Brighton High School. She is pictured above with her Utah Force coach, Skyler Bell. She is not the first player to join the Ute soccer team from BHS...former team captain Danielle Sample is a Bengal as well. Allen is a defender who will bring a lot of energy and work ethic to our team. She is fast, tough and excellent at defending in one vs. one situations.

Here is what Coach Manning says about Percie:
"Percie was born with an alter ego for soccer. She is mild-mannered off the field, but ferocious once the whistle blows. She is a strong defender with a physical presence. She is a good athlete, crunching tackler and plays with a fearless passion. Percie has played several positions but we see her challenging for a spot in the center of the defense."

Welcome to Utah, Percie!

Utah Grad Amanda Feigt: Great European Adventure!

2010-02-09T06:02:00.000-08:00

Former Utah great and Mountain West Conference MVP, Amanda Feigt, is off on a great European adventure! After 3 years as a strength and conditioning coach at North Dakota State University in Fargo, Amanda decided to get back into some serious soccer. So she landed in the Women's Bundesliga in Germany. The German 1st division is probably the most competitive in the world, after the WPS here in the U.S.

Amanda, pictured above right in Berlin with fellow American Kat Tarr from the University of Missouri, was signed by the Tennis Borussia Berlin club for the second half of the season. She just arrived there and is training with her new team as the winter break draws to a close.

Tennis is currently in 11th place in the 12-team league and must climb at least one spot to 10th by the end of the season in order to avoid relegation. Amanda was signed in order to bring some speed to the front line. Ute fans will remember that Amanda was also a standout on the Utah track team, winning the MWC heptathlon championship in 2006.

Check out more at the club's web site by clicking here (site is in German).

Signing Day Recap

2010-02-08T15:27:00.000-08:00

What an exciting week last week! We could not be more proud of and excited for our newest class of Utes! Signing day is one that each girl will always remember. Check out a compilation of all of the excited faces of players, friends, and family throughout the process last week! Stay tuned for more photos to come as well as updates on the players!

New Ute: Leslie Muirhead - Conducting the Orchestra

2010-02-05T11:39:00.000-08:00

Leslie Muirhead is leaving the beaches of Santa Cruz, California to pursue her soccer and academic dreams in the mountains of Utah. Leslie brings a mature game with her. She is a midfielder with tremendous skills and vision. With the ball at her feet, Leslie conducts the orchestra...making sure the ball is spread around to both sides of the field and finding openings in the other team's defense.

Leslie comes from Harbor High School in Santa Cruz. She plays for the DeAnza Force soccer club. The Force capped a dream-like season by winning the u16 National Championship last summer. We are excited she will be bringing that championship experience and mentality to the U.

Our Women's Soccer Program here at the U is familiar with this club as former standout players Ashley Mason (Goalkeeper) and Melissa Crespo (Midfielder). Her club coach, Shawn Medved, was an outstanding player in the MLS; he scored the winning goal in the first MLS cup for D.C. United!

Here is what Coach Manning says about Leslie:
"Leslie is mature beyond her years and it shows in her game. She has many of the important pieces of a central midfielder in her game. She has soft feet, reads the game well, hits excellent long passes and plays with poise. Her championship experience will help her adjust to the college game as well."

Welcome to the U!

New Ute: Harley Spier - Pulsating Heart and Crunching Tackles

2010-02-05T11:27:00.000-08:00

Harley Spier joins us from down south...Lehi, Utah. This defender attends Lehi High School (same as current outstanding defender Nicole Cardon!) and plays for the Utah Avalanche, where
she is currently teammates with incoming freshman Cheyanne Mulcock.

Harley is a tenacious defender. She can disrupt an attack with pesky marking or a crunching tackle. She has a great understanding of team defending. And she is fantastic in the air...the ball seems to be a magnet for her head! Harley will play either in the center of defense or at holding midfield.

Here she is at her signing party with Avalanche:

And here is what Coach Manning has to say about Harley:
"Harley is a very good overall defender. She is incredible in the air. I would guess that she heads the ball as well as anyone on our team. She understands team defense and is a good organizer. We also love the intangibles she will bring to the team... good leader, great teammate, excellent work ethic. Harley spent her junior year fighting off illness and injury and we're excited that she is healthy and coming back into form!"

Welcome to the U!

New Ute: Cheyanne Mulcock - Goal Keeping at its Fiercest

2010-02-04T11:36:00.000-08:00

The first thing you need to know about new Ute goal keeper, Cheyanne Mulcock, is the name...it is pronounced "shy - ann"...however, Chey is not shy! She is aggressive about protecting her goal. And she is vocal in organizing things her defense.

Here is Cheyanne (far left) at her signing party on Wednesday with some teammates, including fellow Ute signee Harley Spier (far right)...We love the red!

"Chey" is a from Bingham High School. She plays for Utah Avalanche, one of the best local girl's club teams and the home of current Utah captain Lauren Porter. Chey and Lauren were both coached by former Utah great Jo Barney. Their Avalanche Club Team won the Surf Cup Tournament in the Fall of 2009; quite an accomplishment as they were the first Utah girl's club team to attain this success!

Cheyanne will join current sophomore, Hannah Turpen, and fellow signee Hallie Koeppen to form the goal keeping corps for next fall's Utah team.

Here is what Coach Manning says about Cheyanne:
"Chey is a fierce competitor. She will do everything in her power to keep the ball out of her net. She is a tremendous shot stopper and is great with her feet. Chey is a good leader, which is very important in goal. We love her command of the penalty area as well. She is not afraid to come off her line to cut out danger."

Welcome to the U!

New Ute: Hallie Koeppen - Powerful Presence in Goal

2010-02-04T11:12:00.000-08:00

Hallie Koeppen will join returner Hannah Turpen and another new Ute (to be named!) in goal next fall. This outstanding 3-sport athlete will be making the move this fall from our neighboring state of Idaho. Hallie plays soccer, basketball, and runs track in high school! She is tends the goal for the Les Bois Club Team. Koeppen attends Eagle High School, the same high school of former Utah Great Katie Battazzo!

Hallie parents, Dave and Kay, will have some wardrobe choices to make over the next few years. Hallie's older sister, Kim, is a starting center back at the Air Force Academy. Hallie and her sister will definitely be battling it out during Mountain West Conference play!

Here is what Coach Manning says about Hallie:
"Hallie is a tremendous athlete. In addition to playing on a championship soccer team, she has excelled in basketball and track. She brings that athletic dimension to her goal keeping. She is strong in the air and has good foot skills, two things that are important at the college level. Hallie will have a chance to focus on soccer once she gets to the U., and we expect to see tremendous development."

Welcome to the U!

New Ute: Stacey Fujikuni - Silky Smooth from So. Cal

2010-02-04T11:07:00.001-08:00

Another player from the rich talent pool of Southern California has decided to come to Salt Lake City. Stacey Fujikuni is a defender/midfielder who joins us from the Real So. Cal soccer club. Stacey can play on either side of the field as an outside back or midfielder.

She will be in good company coming from Southern California. Several great current and former Utah Alums (Chelsea Card, Kiley Jones, Morgan Skeen, Hannah Turpen) have come from her area. Stacey attends Moorpark High School and is a friend of quarterback Brian Blechen who also signed with the University of Utah today!

Here's another bit of trivia: Utah Coach Rich Manning is a childhood friend of both Alberto Bru and Scott Murray, the directors of the Real So Cal soccer club!

Here is what Coach Manning says about Stacey:
"Stacey is a skillful, versatile player. We love her composure on the ball. She holds it well under pressure and keeps things simple when she has it. Stacey can play any position on the left or right side of the field. She comes from one of the top club teams (Real So Cal) in the nation for her age group. She'll be used to the type of competitive environment we have here. She has played in many big games and will bring tremendous experience with her to the U."

Click here to check out a highlight video of Stacey!

Welcome to the U!

New Ute: Jen Ericson - Sacramento Speedster

2010-02-04T11:06:00.001-08:00

(photo from Sacramento Bee)
Jen Ericson is a Midfielder/Outside Defender who will be joining us from Sacramento, CA! Ericson attends Christian Brother's High School. She grew up playing for the Boca Jrs. Club, and is now a member of the San Ramon Shock squad. An interesting fact about Jennifer- she was coached as a kid by former University of Utah Assistant Coach Gabe Bolton...small world! We couldn't be more excited to have this young talent joining us this fall!

Here is what Coach Manning is saying about Jen:
"Jen has two qualities that we prize in our players. She has excellent speed and quickness and she makes great decisions with the ball. We value those things highly and that will help her fit right in with our current players come August. Jen has a great sense of the game and has a great passing touch. She is also very comfortable on the left side. She can play on any row. We'll start training Jen in midfield, but she may end up at another spot."

Photos to come...

Welcome to the U!

New Ute: Jenny Hutton - Colorado Connection Continues...

2010-02-04T11:04:00.001-08:00

Jenny Hutton is from Colorado and attends Dakota Ridge High School. Hutton plays for the Colorado Rush (she is pictured above at her signing party with Rush director Erik Bushey)..she will have an immediate friend on the team in Katie Martinez (known as K Mart around here) who also played for the Rush growing up. Another connection between Hutton and the U stems from Dominique Barcellona- a pioneer player of the Utah Soccer Program and a coach of Jenny's. Jenny excels at almost every position on the field; she is a talented defender, midfielder, and forward as well. We can't wait to see her on the field this fall!

Here is what Coach Rich Manning is saying about Jenny:
"Jenny is a hidden gem. She had a serious knee injury during her junior year and we feel like she was overlooked because of it. We've seen her play every position on the field and do it well. She is a good leader, tenacious defender, can handle the ball, heads it well, hits great set pieces and is two-footed. Like Katie Martinez, she comes from the Colorado Rush and plays a sophisticated game. We originally saw her play in the back with her team. Since then she has also excelled in midfield and up front. So let's add versatility to the list of her qualities!"

Welcome to the U!

New Ute: Lexi Krantz - Competitive Dynamo

2010-02-04T10:50:00.000-08:00

Calling Lexi Krantz competitive would be like calling 7'3" Utah basketball center, David Foster, tall! Lexi's club coach for Impact, Connie Martin, puts it best when he says that Lexi will "fight for every blade of grass on the field".

Click here to watch video of Lexi in action at last May's Utah State Cup!

Lexi is another local gal joining us from just up the road at Skyline High School. This outstanding young midfielder/forward currently plays for Impact and is sure to have a big impact here at the U! Krantz will experience some feelings of legacy when she comes to campus as both of her parents are University of Utah Alumni! Go Utes!

Here is what Coach Manning says about Lexi:
"Lexi is a ball of athletic energy. Her tireless running, physical power and leaping ability stand out immediately. And she is extremely competitive. We have yet to zero in on a position for Lexi, but she will bring these qualities to wherever she plays."

Welcome to the U!

Signing Day is This Wednesday!!

2010-02-01T14:45:00.000-08:00

Last year at this time, we were introducing you to our new players such as Hanna Terry... And in 2008 it was a group including Lauren Dudley (here signing to join us)!

Get ready to meet the 2010 Freshman Class for the Utes! This Wednesday is the National Letter of Intent Signing Date for high school seniors. It's an exciting day for us as we officially get to "unveil" our new players. And it's a great day for them as they get to sign at "parties" with their school mates and club teammates.

Bookmark our blog and be checking throughout the day on Wednesday, Thursday and beyond this week. This is the place where we will introduce you to our new Utes. And then click over to www.utahutes.com as we will have more information when all of the players have finished signing.

Here is sophomore Anne Shallenberger scoring for Provo HS in the state title game in 2007.

This is the place...

Goal keeper Hannah Turpen led her San Clemente HS team to a CIF title in 2008.

Players Visit Lincoln Elementary

2010-01-27T19:40:00.001-08:00

The Utah Athletic's Department teams up with the local school, Lincoln Elementary. Our athletes have the chance to get involved with kids, share their experiences, and just give a little something back to the community. A group of girls from our team had the chance to visit 2 different classes at Lincoln a couple of weeks ago and they really enjoyed it. Click here to see Junior Morgan Skeen talk about the experience and check out the photos below!

Utes Take Advantage of Winter in Utah!

2010-01-27T10:46:00.000-08:00

Although many of the 'California girls' aren't too excited when Utah winters come along, everyone manages to find ways to have fun in the snow! There are tons of fun winter activities to do close to campus. Check out some of the fun things current and former players have been doing so far!

Christine Quinn snowmobiling over Christmas break!

The view of Bear Lake (just a couple hours north of Salt Lake) from a great cabin...A new found favorite getaway for Former players Kelly Isleib, Danielle Sample and Jen Christoffers! Very relaxing...

Lauren Porter and Lauren Dudley hit the slopes to ski/snowboard at Park City Mountain Resort! Several girls on the team have season passes to Park City as the school offers a great deal for students.

Oh and don't forget...some of the gals spend there breaks Canadian style...Check out Lauren Dudley in Waterton National Park with her sister and Stephanie Lemeza enjoying being home and showing her Canadian pride!

U of U Athletes to Host Shoe Drive For Haiti

2010-01-21T16:55:00.000-08:00

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has teamed up with the charity, Soules4Souls to collect new and 'gently used' shoes for the people affected by the terrible disaster in Haiti. The shoe drive will take place this Friday at the Gymnastics Meet in the Huntsman Center at beginning at 7pm as well as at the Men's Basketball Game this Saturday at 4pm. There will be donation bins at every entrance of the Huntsman Center. Please come and donate anything you can- every little bit helps. A special thanks to Gymnast Beth Rizzo (V.P. of SAAC) for coordinating this effort. All Utah Athletes will be at this event.

Click here for directions to the Huntsman Center.

Kelly Isleib Drafted by Sky Blue FC!

2010-01-15T18:05:00.000-08:00

"It is definitely an exciting time for me. I have worked hard for a long time and have had a lot of great coaches and teammates and support from my family along the way. It will be hard to be so far from home but I can't wait to start on this new adventure, I feel very lucky."

Senior Kelly Isleib from Park City, Utah was drafted early this afternoon to the Women's Professional Team Sky Blue FC in New Jersey. Isleib was a 6th round draft pick. Kelly was nearly speechless in the moment that she found out that she had been slected as a draft pick; it has been a lifelong dream and goal and it was understandably an overwhelming moment. Isleib has been one of the most successful and influential players in Utah Soccer history and everyone here at the University of Utah Athletic's Department wishes her the best of luck!

Congratulations Kelly!

Back In Action!

2010-01-14T09:28:00.001-08:00

After a much-needed long and restful Christmas break, the gang is back in action! Spring consists of many hours of strength training, running, and other fitness-type exercises. As per NCAA rules, the team is only allowed a certain amount of training hours involving the soccer ball. However, there is time allotted for several hours of 'individuals' or small group training. The team hit the field early yesterday morning with a lift and a difficult run...nothing like starting new semester with some shuttle runs! Check out the awesome facilities that the team gets to train in all spring!

In addition to working hard on the field and in the classroom, the Utes have already been hard at work becoming involved in the community. The team sat in on a City Council meetingTuesday night to support the passing of a proposed new soccer complex here in Utah...and the proposal ended up passing! Check out the full article from the local newspaper, the Salt Lake Tribune, here!

Stay tuned for updated information about the Ute's exciting offseason as they begin to prepare for the upcoming season!

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!

2009-12-17T13:33:00.001-08:00

Finals are coming to an end and everyone is beginning to catch the holiday spirit! Many of the girls on the team will be heading home for the holidays...some to the beaches of California and others to the warmth of Vegas! Here in Utah we have gotten plenty of snow lately, all of the skiers and snowboarders on the team are excited about that - a few of them have already been up a few times! As for the picture above...well let's just say a few of the upperclassmen (Lauren Porter, Lauren Hair, Morgan Skeen, and Erin Dalley) were trying to get in the mood for Christmas with a good old fashioned visit to Santa Claus! Embarassing? A Little. Fun? Absolutely! Stay tuned for more winter break updates and pictures and stories from the mountain resorts!

Weekly Update

2009-12-08T07:27:00.001-08:00

The weekend was filled with exciting College Cup action from College Station, Texas. On Friday Stanford continued their undefeated season with an overtime goal against UCLA then UNC took down Notre Dame. The final game on Sunday was eventually decided by North Carolina's goal in the first 3 minutes of the game...the rest of the game was scoreless as UNC went on to claim yet another National Championship and Stanford suffered their first loss of the season. For more details on the weekend, click here.

Finals week is quickly approaching here in Utah...many have begun this week and things will really pick up next week. The team is working hard and excited for the three week Holiday break that is so close (yet so far!).

If you need a break from work or school, (all of us around here sure do) check out this funny clip from the Simpsons (great soccer spoof!)

The Final Four

2009-11-30T10:09:00.000-08:00

It is that time of the year again...time for the most exciting Division I College Soccer Games of the year! The original pool of 64 teams has been narrowed down to just four. Here is what the semifinal games will look like:

Stanford (24-0-0) vs. UCLA (21-2-1)

Notre Dame (21-3-1) vs. North Carolina (21-3-1)

Both games will be held this Friday, December 4 in College Station, TX. Stanford and UCLA will kick off at 5:30pm ET and Notre Dame and UNC will begin at 8:30pm ET. Both games will be televised live on ESPN2/ESPNU.

For more information about the teams and the games, click here!

The Utes are back from Thanksgiving with friends and family and are about to start hitting the books...just 2 more weeks of class until finals! The team finished up team workouts for the fall last week and is now on their own for the remainder of the semester and the break. Stay tuned to find out how finals are going and what all the gals will be doing over Christmas Break!

It's RIVALRY WEEK In Utah!

2009-11-24T21:42:00.000-08:00

Rivalry week is one of the most exciting weeks of the whole year in Utah! The Utah/BYU Rivalry is historically one of the most intense rivals in the entire nation. Few athletes are ever able to participate in such a big rivalry...combine that with college football and the energy can't be matched! On our campus, there are tons of events taking place this week: pep rallies, extra media events, and even the traditional 'hunt' for Cosmo The Cougar- a scavenger hunt on campus throughout the week will lead lucky students to find the nasty mascot from down south and claim a prize! Like we said...things get pretty crazy!

A great part of the rivalry is the opportunity to involve the whole community in a larger context than athletics. Each year, Utah and BYU compete in the Rivalry Week Food Drive. The goal is simply to collect as much food as possible to help those in need. Check out the video from Head Football Coach Kyle Wittingham to learn more about the food drive and how you can donate.

It's a great week to be a Utahn...it doesn't get any better than this! The game kicks off at 3pm this Saturday in Provo, UT. The game will be televised on CBS College Sports and The Mountain. For more details on the game, check out the official website.

GO UTES!!

Congratulations Real Salt Lake!!

2009-11-23T07:32:00.000-08:00

After coming back from a 1-0 deficit in the second half and remaining scoreless in two overtime periods, Real Salt Lake came out on top in the shootout. Real topped the Galaxy 5-4 in the shootout (which went to 7 rounds!). This title is the first in club history for Real. Check out the MLS official website for more details on the game!

Goalkeeper Nick Rimando was named the MLS Cup MVP. Rimando played a very solid came, coming up huge in the shootout with 2 great saves.

Check out all of the highlights and watch the shootout by clicking here!

Congratulations, Real! It has been a great season, the best post-season imaginable, and fun the whole time!

NCAA Tournament Update

2009-11-21T08:36:00.000-08:00

The NCAA Tournament is becoming extremely exciting as the Elite Eight has been decided. Here is the schedule for the next round of games that will take place next weekend:

Stanford (23-0-0) vs. Boston (18-3-2)
Portland (21-1-0) vs. UCLA (20-2-1)

Wake Forest (16-5-2) vs. [Winner of UNC vs. Maryland]
Notre Dame (20-3-1) vs. Florida St. (19-4-1)

The 4 winners of these games will advance to the Final Four! For more information, brackets, etc. visit the NCAA Official Website!

Exciting day here in Salt Lake...Utah Football hosts SDSU in their last home game of the season (and Senior Day!) at 2pm and Men's Basketball will take on SUU this evening at 7pm. Women's Basketball and Volleyball are on the road and will compete today as well. Good Luck to everyone!

GO UTES!

Real Salt Lake Takes on LA Galaxy in the 2009 MLS Cup

2009-11-20T12:26:00.000-08:00

What an exciting time for local fans! Our very own Real Salt Lake fought their way up from having a seemingly average season and entering the playoffs as a low seed to advancing to the finals. The LA Galaxy is a dominant team in the league, having reached the finals now 6 times and are also the champions for two years running. However, Real is not to be discounted...during the teams' two meetings in the regular season, one game ended in a draw and the other was won by Real. Here are the details of the game....be sure to watch and support our very own team! A special good luck from all of us here at Utah Women's Soccer!

MLS CUP 2009
LOS ANGELES GALAXY vs REAL SALT LAKE
QWEST FIELD, Seattle, Wash.
November 22, 2009, 5:30 p.m. PT (ESPN; Galavision) / KICKOFF 5:55 p.m. PT

Click here for more info about the game and the teams!

PK Shootout...Brilliant tactics or Loony Tunes?

2009-11-17T14:13:00.000-08:00

Okay, we are still celebrating here in Salt Lake City as our own Real Salt Lake has made it to the MLS Cup final on Sunday after defeating the Chicago Fire in a dramatic penalty kick shootout...the final will be exciting this weekend as RSL takes on Landon Donovan, David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Which brings to mind this very bizarre PK shootout that happened recently between the University of Hartford and Stonybrook. What would you do if the goalie started doing cartwheels?

Watch!

Heartbreaking Loss in 2OT Cuts the Season Short

2009-11-07T07:36:00.000-08:00

After maintaining a 1-0 lead from a great scrappy goal from Erin Dalley, SDSU tied the game with less than ten minutes to play. The overtime periods were hard fought, and fatigue began to set in. SDSU ended up scoring with just 2 minutes left in the second overtime. For more notes on the game, visit our official website.

It is a very strange and sad feeling to have the season end so quickly. The team this year experienced many ups and downs and continued growing and progressing up until the very last game. Most of the girls will be thinking hard about what to do in order to improve themselves and the team next spring and next fall; the seniors will now be looking back on their years of college soccer. The seniors leaving the team will be greatly missed; and they are all moving forward to great things:

Jen Christoffers came from Arizona and has a solid member of the team for 5 years.Her quiet leadership and strong competitiveness have helped the team excel in practice and in games. Jen will be graduating this December with a degree in Family Studies.

Emalee Rogers has been a strong leader on the team for 5 years as well. Her leadership and confidence in the goal will be greatly missed. She will be graduating in the spring with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and is planning to attend medical schoool; she is currently awaiting replies from her applications.

Kelly Isleib will graduate with a degree in Communications and is looking to join the Women's Professional League. Isleib has been a standout player on the team, in the conference, and in the nation for the past four years. Her one of a kind ball skills have put on a great show for players, fans, and coaches for 4 years here at Utah.

Thank you to everyone who supported the team this season! The team could not do it without the support of our friends, family, our great athletic department, donors, and fans. We look forward to seeing everyone in the near future...stay tuned in to the blog, our official website, facebook, and twitter pages throughout the off season to keep up on team news and events.

GO UTES

Utah Beats TCU and Advances to Semifinals

2009-11-04T14:40:00.000-08:00

The Utes got on the board in the 25th minute when Lauren Dudley assisted Kelly Isleib. Lauren Porter gave the Utes a 2-0 lead just ten minutes into the second half; Porter scored on a header from a free kick off the foot of Morgan Skeen. Although TCU snuck one in, the Utes struck back yet again when Erin Dalley blew by TCU defenders and goalie to seal the deal. The team ended up with a solid 3-1 victory.

The team will now take on San Diego State tomorrow at 12:00 pm at South Field. The winner of the game tomorrow will advance to the finals! The finals will be held on Saturday, November 7 at noon. If you can't make it to the game, watch it live online here.

For more details on the game including quotes and a box score please check out our official website.

GO UTES!

Four Utes Earn All-Conference Honors

2009-11-04T08:11:00.000-08:00

Kelly Isleib, Erin Dalley, and Lauren Porter earned All MWC First Team honors last evening at the annual conference banquet and Lauren Hair earned a spot on the All MWC Second Team. Coach Manning commented, "We are always pleased to see our players rewarded for their performances when the team does well...all four players were extremely productive for us, especially in the conference season."

The team was looking classy at the banquet!

Don't forget, the Utes kick off against TCU in Provo today at 12:00pm. If you can't make it, click here to watch it live online!

Tomorrow's Game Online

2009-11-03T14:27:00.000-08:00

Courtesy of BYU, tomorrow's match will be streamed live online. So, if you can't make it to the game be sure to catch it on this website!

The team is off to the annual Conference Banquet tonight...stay tuned to find out who will be receiving honors this year!

MWC Tournament

2009-11-02T08:01:00.000-08:00

The Mountain West Conference Tournament games are arguably the most intense, tightly fought games of the season. The winner of the this week's tournament receives an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. For almost every team in the conference, this is the 'do or die' part of the season...win or go home.

The #3 seeded Utes will take on #6 TCU Wednesday, November 4 at 12:00pm in Provo at South Field. The winner of this game will then take on #2 San Diego State Thursday at 12:00pm. Please visit our official website for more notes and details on the game.

Check out the rest of the bracket by clicking here!

We hope to see you all Wednesday afternoon...it's playoff time!!

GO UTES!

Senior Day a Huge Success

2009-11-01T09:56:00.000-08:00

Jen Christoffers, Emalee Rogers, and Kelly Isleib received special recognition before the game yesterday. All three seniors have proved to be great leaders on and off the field throughout their years at Utah. The last home game of their careers was a great success as the team took down Air Force 3-0. Jen Christoffers scored a goal, Kelly Isleib had an assist, and Emalee Rogers (usually a goalkeeper) got a chance at forward with her fully casted arm! Sophomore Erin Dalley tallied two impressive goals for the team as well.

The day was a very eventful one in addition to Senior Day. We stared off the morning with a great Alumni Reunion. We hung out in the new locker room, signed the new alumni wall, then played a fun competitive game of soccer. "Compo," a favorite shooting game among the team, eventually decided the winner of the Alum battle. It was great to see everyone and we appreciate all of our former players coming back to support the program.

Finally, what would Halloween be without some costumes?! Many kids as well as older fans showed off some awesome costumes at the game. We even had a parade! Half time then ended with a fun soccer relay.

Check out the video below for a quick

recap of all of yesterday's events!

Thanks to everyone who helped make yesterday a memorable one!

The MWC Tournament begins this Wednesday in Provo, Utah. Stay tuned for details on game times and opponents...we hope to see you all there!

GO UTES!

Off To Oklahoma, Back For Halloween

2009-10-28T08:29:00.000-07:00

The team snuck in a practice on Monday but because of snowy conditions (yes, snow!) yesterday they focused on watching game film. Traveling all the way to Oklahoma today, the Utes will take on OSU tomorrow night at 7pm. This will be a great non-conference test against a very tough opponent for the team as they head into their final weekend of conference play. OSU (11-7-0) is currently on a four game winning streak and will prove to be top notch competitors. Follow the game on Gametracker!

After returning Friday, the team will take on Air Force Saturday afternoon at 1pm. This is the last home game of the season and also Senior Day. Jen Christoffers, Kelly Isleib, and Emalee Rogers will be honored before the match. In addition, we will be having our Alumni Game Saturday Morning at 10am.

Saturday is also, of course, Halloween! We have a busy day of soccer but we want to celebrate as well! We are inviting everyone to dress up and come in costume! Kids in costume will receive free candy and treats before the game and everyone dressed up is then invited to participate in the half time costume parade! Come on out and spend Halloween Day with Utah Soccer!

Stay tuned for more details about tomorrow's game as well as final information about our Halloween Day Festivities!

Halloween Begins!

2009-10-26T13:19:00.000-07:00

After returning from a long road trip (and a successful one!) the team got all dressed up and attended the Athletic Department Halloween Party! The soccer team chose to be Cowboys and Indians...maybe not the most politically correct option...but they did look good! Each sport selects a different theme for the party and there is a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, a bowling tournament (our athletes love to be competitive no matter what the setting!), and many more events. The party is held in the downstairs area of the Union Building on campus and there is free pizza and treats for everyone! Just another great thing about being a Utah Student Athlete!

One of the Utah Soccer Team's favorite traditions- having a costume Halloween practice - will have to be postponed until next Monday this year as the team travels to Oklahoma Wednesday and has a home game on Saturday. Stay tuned for pictures and video though, it is for sure the funniest (and spookiest) practice of the year!

Utah Takes Down Wyoming on the Road

2009-10-24T21:14:00.000-07:00

"Probably the most exciting thing to come out of today's game - seeing the team show a lot of character and break through."

- Coach Rich Manning

The Utes worked back from a 1-0 deficit to overcome a tough Wyoming team 2-1 earlier today. This was an important win for the team as far as points in the conference standings and for their confidence and momentum as well. Lauren Hair tied the game with a great goal and Kelly Isleib hit the game winner with less than 12 minutes remaining. Coach Rich Manning commented, "We scored two fantastic goals in this game...Lauren showed a lot of composure in front of the goal and Kelly hit a bomb." Utah goalkeeper Hanna Turpen also stood out producing 5 saves this evening.

The Utes now have 10 points and have guaranteed a spot for themselves in the Mountain West Conference Tournament in 2 weeks. Stay tuned for a conference update after this weekend as we head into the final weekend of regular conference play next week!

Halloween will be an exciting one for Utah Soccer this year...October 31 will consist of a Costume Parade (anyone who comes dressed up will receive free candy and all kids in costume can be in the parade!), Alumni Game, The Utes' Final Home Game, and Senior Day! Watch for more information about this exciting weekend and plan on coming to join the festivities!

Also, CONGRATS to the Utah Volleyball Team for defeating BYU last night and the Utah Football Team for overcoming Air Force in OT this afternoon!

GO UTES!

Once an athlete, always a competitor!

2009-10-19T15:52:00.001-07:00

A college career coming to an end is one of the most difficult times in an athlete's life...the sport you have played almost every day for the majority of your life is suddenly coming to an end for most. It is perhaps most difficult to replace the intensity and competitive atmosphere that were part of your every day life. Many of our Utah Soccer Alums have found other ways to keep their competitive juices flowing....check out a few pictures that they have sent us. Several other people have done similar events! (Kiley Jones, Amber and Katie Brower, and lots of others!) What great accomplishments!

Hailey Marsh running the

San Diego Marathon! Paola Sanchez and Courtney Mcbeth at the Daybreak Triathalon!

Katie Battazzo and Melissa Crespo

at the Kokopelli Triathalon!

Weekly Update

2009-10-18T22:14:00.000-07:00

The Utes went 1-1 over the weekend as they suffered a tough loss to the Lobos on Saturday night. Nonetheless, we battled hard and are still improving; everyone feels that the team has not yet played its best soccer. The conference season is flying by....here are the updated standings:

TEAM (Rk.)	CONF	POINTS	OVERALL
BYU	4-0-1	13	13-2-2
Wyoming	3-1-1	10	9-5-3
New Mexico	3-2	9	11-3-2
San Diego State	2-0-2	8	9-3-5
Utah	2-2-1	7	7-8-2
UNLV	1-2-1	4	5-6-5
TCU	1-4	3	8-8-0
Air Force	0-5	0	2-13-1

The Utes will train hard for the next 4 days then hit the road to take on a tough Wyoming team next Saturday, October 24. The team will then have its final home game of the year against Air Force on Saturday, October 31. This Halloween will be a busy one....alumni game, soccer game, and football game that evening! Keep checking in for some behind the scenes stories and updates!

Also a big congratulations to our Football Team (5-1) for defeating UNLV this weekend and moving up to #19 in the AP Top 25!

GO UTES!

Utah Defeats TCU!

2009-10-16T08:37:00.000-07:00

In what players describe as a very physical match last night, the Utes prevailed against a tough TCU team. The offense put on a show while the defense played solid. Thirty minutes into the game, Sophomore Chelsea Forbes found Redshirt Sophomore Erin Dalley on a cross that Dalley finished with a header. Dalley now has 5 goals this season, tied for the second highest on the team. Only two minutes later, Senior Captain Kelly Isleib nailed a bending free kick from 30 yards out. Isleib has a team high 6 goals now including 3 from impressive free kicks. Freshman Hanna Terry provided the Utes with the third goal early in the second half. She capatalized on a TCU defensive error and netted her 5th goal of the season as well.

Here are all of the results from last night's conference play:

Utah 3; TCU 1
BYU 3; UNM 0
UNLV 1; AF 0
SDSU 2; Wyoming o

The Utes will host a good New Mexico team tomorrow (Saturday, October 17) at 7pm. See you there!

Contest Winner Announced! Plus,a new Ute Insider is filmed!

2009-10-15T15:11:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone for entering the ticket giveaway contest! Our lucky winner for this week is Mark Pontius! Mr. Pontius will receive 4 tickets to tonight's match against TCU as well as a Utah Banner signed by the whole team! We appreciate everyone's entries and support, keep watching for future promotions and giveaways! Don't forget, the Utes kick off against TCU tonight at Ute Field at 7pm. See you there!

Also, check ou the latest Ute Insider that was just filmed! You can view it on any of the following websites:

iTunesU Ute Insider Channel: http://su.pr/2vWFwV
Utahutes.com women's soccer page:http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/w-soccer/utah-w-soccer-body.html
Utahutes.com main page: http://utahutes.cstv.com/
YouTube: http://su.pr/5QTbGQ

Conference Update/Weekend Schedule

2009-10-14T11:20:00.000-07:00

Another set of exciting conference games beings tomorrow! The Utes are taking on TCU at 7pm tomorrow night at Ute Field. See our official website for details and notes on the game. Come on out on a beautiful fall night and support the team!

Here is what is going on in the conference this week.

Current Standings:

TEAM (Rk.)	CONF	POINTS	OVERALL
Wyoming	3-0	9	9-4-2
BYU	2-0-1	7	11-2-2
New Mexico	2-1	6	10-2-2
Utah	1-1-1	4	6-7-2
TCU	1-2	3	8-6-0
San Diego State	0-0-2	2	7-3-5
UNLV	0-2	0	4-6-4
Air Force	0-3	0	2-11-1

Games this week:

Thursday, October 15:

TCU @ Utah

UNM @ BYU

UNLV @ Air Force

SDSU @ Wyoming

Saturday, October 17:

UNM @ Utah

TCU @ BYU

SDSU @ Air Force

UNLV @ Wyoming

For more details about the league, check out the MWC official website.

Utah Goalkeeper Hannah Turpen Named Defensive Player of the Week!

2009-10-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

The Mountain West Conference announced yesterday that Sophomore Goalkeeper Hannah Turpen has been awarded the Defensive Player of the Week Award. Turpen led the Utes to a shutout against UNLV this past weekend and had several important saves against SDSU on Saturday. Turpen has already made 48 saves this year, bringing her career total to 62. Hannah is tied for second place for her goals against average among all goalkeepers in the conference.

Here's what Coach Rich Manning had to say about Turpen, "Hannah showed a lot of mental toughness and character last weekend,” said Utah head coach Rich Manning. “For a lot of the UNLV game she didn’t have much to do, but when they forced her into decisions and plays toward the end, she handled it well. Saturday Hannah was put in a tough environment at SDSU and faced a lot of shots and made a lot of good plays, including a game-saving stop right at the end of overtime. The whole team really stepped up the defense last weekend with a renewed commitment to keeping the ball out of our net.”

Hannah told us, "It definitely feels good to receive this honor but it really should be a team award,” said Turpen. “The whole defense played great in both games. I think we have gotten a lot of our confidence and swagger back. Even though we lost at BYU we walked away knowing that we played well. Then getting two good results on the road this weekend was huge for our confidence. Not just for the defense, before the whole team. It’s a good time to have it back, this could be an important week for us.”

Congratulations Hannah!

Ticket/Prize Giveaway Package!

2009-10-12T10:15:00.000-07:00

The University of Utah soccer team is giving you a chance to win free admission for four people to see the Utes battle TCU this Thursday night (October 15)! The lucky winners will also receive a one of a kind banner autographed by the whole team!!

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. MT. Come cheer on the Utes as they continue their quest for the Conference Title!

To enter the drawing, simply send an email to utahsoccer09@gmail.com with your name and contact telephone number, and you will be registered to win. One winner will be selected at random and will receive free admittance to the event for four people.

Please note: By entering the contest, you are acknowledging that you would like to receive periodic email updates from Head Coach Rich Manning about the Utah Soccer Team. Those people already receiving Utah Soccer updates are eligible for the contest but must enter by sending the email to utahsoccer09@gmail.com.

For the match preview as well as this week's game notes, please click here.

Utes Take Down UNLV, Players Reunite with Friends and Family!

2009-10-09T11:10:00.000-07:00

The Utes defeated UNLV 1-0 last night thanks to a goal from Forward Erin Dalley late in thegame! Please go to our official website for details on the game as well as quotes from Coach Rich Manning!

The Utes are now 1-1 in conference and are on their way to sunny San Diego right now to take on the Aztecs tomorrow afternoon (1pm Mountain Time...see the post below for a link to gametracker!).

In addition to the win, last night was especially fun for Sophomore Lauren Dudley and Freshman Ashely Mosely, as they are both from Las Vegas! They were cheered on by many friends and family last night.

GAME DAY!

2009-10-08T07:05:00.000-07:00

The race for the conference title is only just beginning and we are excited for two more challenging games this weekend! The team is in Vegas now and will take on UNLV tonight at 8pm (Mountain Time). The Rebels are coming off a loss to Oregon State and currently hold a record of 4-4-4. Keep updated with the game on the Gametracker!

The team will then head to San Diego State on Friday and will compete against the Aztecs on Saturday afternoon at 1pm (Mountain Time). SDSU will host BYU thursday night; the Azetcs currently have an impressive 7-3-3 record. This game is also available on the Gametracker.

The Utes have gotten a lot of press lately! Check out the article in the Salt Lake Tribune about Senior Kelly Isleib, the articles in The Chronicle (School Newspaper) about Team Unity, as well as an editorial about Men's and Women's soccer on campus!

Here in Salt Lake, our Women's Volleyball team will take on TCU this evening at 7pm at Crimson Court...come out and support if you are around campus! Also watch Saturday as our Football team battles CSU in Fort Collins at 4pm Mountain Time (live on The Mountain).

GO UTES!

MWC Update

2009-10-06T09:52:00.001-07:00

The Mountain West Conference is always a competitive one with many close results and a tight race for the title. Here are the results from the first week of play:

BYU/Utah: BYU wins 2-1 (OT)

Wyoming/Air Force: Wyoming wins 3-1

New Mexico/TCU: New Mexico wins 1-0

(SDSU and UNLV have not yet had a conference match)

This weekend will be another exciting one! Here is the schedule:

Thursday, October 8

Airforce @ TCU

BYU @ SDSU

Utah @ UNLV

Wyoming @ New Mexico

Saturday, October 10

Utah @ SDSU

BYU @ UNLV

Air Force @ New Mexico

Wyoming @ TCU

The Utes will train hard today then hit the road tomorrow to travel to 'Sin City'...hopefully 'Win City' for the team this weekend! Check out our official website for details on the games!

Weekly Update

2009-10-05T10:26:00.001-07:00

First, thank you to all of our great fans who supported us Saturday night! We appreciate all of your support and the team would not be the same without it!

So, on to a new week! The team will begin preparing this afternoon for two tough conference games...UNLV and SDSU. The Utes will travel wednesday so it is another quick turn around! Stay tuned for more deatails on the matches coming up later this week.

It's time to finish introducing our newest members of the team this year! We have talked with Stephanie, Natalie, Hanna, and Monica...now it's time to meet Zoe Van Gorder, Allie Wisner, and Ashley Mosely!

GAME DAY!

2009-10-03T13:34:00.000-07:00

"The Utah-BYU rivalry is one of the best in women's college soccer. It is always dramatic, it usually goes a long way toward deciding the conference race and it is always played in a special environment. I know that for the players on our team, it is generally one of the best memories they will take away from their college experience, getting to play in these types of games. I certainly don't have to motivate anyone to get ready to play this game. It will be more about competing with confidence and poise in the face of thousands of screaming people." (Coach Rich Manning on tonight's game.)

The weather is dark and cool, but the day is full of tension and excitement. The Utes will embark on the drive to Provo in just a few hours and begin preparing for one of the most important matches of the season. Practices have been intense and positive all week and upperclassmen prepared a special team bonding activity for last night...the team is more ready to go than ever.

Check out this highlight video created by 5th Year Senior Jen Christoffers....guaranteed to pump you up! Don't forget, kick off is at 8pm tonight...see you there!!

The Rivalry

2009-10-02T09:09:00.000-07:00

Since Utah and BYU are only about 30 miles apart, it's no wonder that the rivalry is so big within the state. In addition, many alumni from both schools manage to somehow end up at the other end of the valley at some point...and one of those people is Assistant Soccer Coach Laurel Roderick! Roderick is originally from Southern California but she came to Utah to play soccer and attend college at BYU...and she's has been here ever since. After graduating from BYU, Laurel then attended Law School at BYU and began coaching at the U at the same time. Laurel's husband, Aaron Roderick, who is currently the Utah Football Receiver's Coach is also a BYU alum...we're just glad they ended up wearing red! Here's what Laurel had to say about the rivalry....

Utah vs. BYU this Saturday!

2009-10-01T09:35:00.001-07:00

It's already that time of the year again....that is, time for the Utes to go Cougar hunting (meaning the Team Down South...not the middle aged women). The game this year will be hosted by BYU in Provo on Saturday, October 3 at 8:00pm. Check out our official website for details and notes on the game.

The Utah/BYU rivalry has been said to be one of the most intense and well-known in the entire country- each year every one of our sports battles the Cougars and the contests are always heated, full of emotion, and extremely exciting! The BYU soccer stadium is very impressive and will hold thousands this Saturday night.

Check out some of the photos below from past rivalry games and stay tuned for more to come in the next few days!

Utah Falls to Pepperdine...Now Focusing on Conference Play

2009-09-27T21:17:00.000-07:00

In a close 1-0 contest, the Utes fell to a good Pepperdine team this afternoon. The Utes are experiencing some tough challenges as they have dropped several close matches in the last few weeks after a near perfect beginning. However, the team is ready to keep tweaking their formation, practices, and game plan and move forward into a brand new season of conference play.

In addition to the game taking place today, the teams, fans, and school helped to promote cancer awareness by having a "pink game"...anyone who wore pink received free admission and the halftime show consisted of some awareness trivia. Thanks to all of our great fans who helped build a great atmosphere for this Sunday game!

The Utes will have a day off tomorrow then go hard the rest of the week in order to prepare for their first conference match next Saturday against the biggest rival...BYU. The game always promises to be intensely fought and undoubtedly exciting. Stay tuned to the blog and the official website this week for more inside updates and details on the game.

See the video below to hear what coach Rich Manning has to say about the upcoming week and how the team will overcome their current challenges.

p.s. Congrats to Utah Volleyball for defeating BYU Friday night and also to Football for taking down Louisville! GO UTES!

Utes Lose Heartbreaker in OT

2009-09-24T21:47:00.000-07:00

The weather was beautiful and the setting couldn't have been better...but the Utes' night did not end favorably. The in-state rivalry is always a tough one and with an overtime goal the Aggies came out on top this evening. Freshman Zoe Van Gorder tallied her second goal of the season by heading in a great corner kick played by Chelsea Forbes. Goal Keeper Emalee Rogers also had a solid game in the goal, making a very impressive save in the first half. For more notes on the game as well as the box score, visit our official website.

The Utes will bounce back against Pepperdine this Sunday at Ute Field at 1pm. Don't forget....it's the "Pink Game" which means everyone who wears pink gets in for free! Pink Games are a way of recognizing and promoting cancer awareness, so come out and support!

In other Utah sports news, Utah Volleyball takes on BYU at home (Crimson Court) tomorrow night at 7pm. Come support the team as they look to win the first Deseret Duel of the year! Saturday night the Utah Football Team will be hosting Louisville at Rice Eccles Stadium...looking to recover from a disappointing loss to Oregon last week. GO UTES!

We Have a Winner!

2009-09-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Nick Collins for winning our ticket giveaway! He and three guests will be attending the game tonight...on us! Thank you to all who participated...there will be more giveaways in the near future so be sure to keep in touch through the blog, facebook, twitter, and our official website. Thanks again to everyone who entered the contest....we hope to see you all at the game tonight and in the future!

Don't forget, kickoff is tonight at 7pm at Rio Tinto Stadium.....see you there!

Win Free Admission to Utah Soccer at Rio Tinto Stadium!

2009-09-23T12:09:00.000-07:00

The University of Utah soccer team is giving you a chance to win free admission for four people see the Utes battle Utah State Thursday night at Rio Tinto Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. MT. Check out the Utes at one of the premier soccer facilities in the country!

For the match preview as well as this week's game notes, please click here.

Weekly Update

2009-09-22T10:50:00.000-07:00

The weekend proved to be a tough one, full of a lot of lessons...but the season is still young and the team is continuing to improve, develop, and grow as a group. Coaches and players alike were satisfied with many aspects of play over the weekend and everyone took away a list of improvements, both individual and team, as well.

Today and tomorrow the Utes will hit the field in important preparation for a Thursday night match vs. Utah State at Rio Tinto Stadium. The game is going to be very exciting! Neutral location, awesome field, two motivated teams, and an in-state rivalry! More details on the game to follow tomorrow and thursday!

The Utes' second match of the week is a great one as well...the team will host Pepperdine at Ute Field Sunday afternoon and to add to the excitement of a great game, it is also "Pink on the Pitch Day"....it is the first of the ongoing games at the University of Utah this year to promote cancer awareness. Fans dressed in pink will get into the game for free as well as receive a pink ribbon pop-up hat!

Utes Have Tough Weekend on the Road

2009-09-20T16:39:00.000-07:00

Utah soccer, now 5-4-1 on the season encountered some tough competition at the UCLA tournament this weekend. The Utes fell to No.4 UCLA on friday night although Coach Manning was proud of the team's performance. This afternoon the team played to a tie against LMU; the Utes were up 2-1 but with just 7 minutes left in the game LMU tied the game and sent it into overtime. Neither team could find the back of the net in two overtime periods and the game ended in a draw. Manning comments, "...I think we did some nice things overall this weekend. We certainly got a lot of feedback on areas we need to work on if we are going to become the team we want to be."

Ute scorers of the weekend included Junior Forward Lauren Hair against UCLA (her second of the season). Today against LMU freshman Hanna Terry scored the first goal of the game for the Utes (her third of the season) and Kelly Isleib tallied her fourth goal of the year on a direct free kick later in the game (Isleib leads the team with 4 goals so far!). Check out our official website for more notes on the game as well as the box score.

The team will have a quick turn around again with an exciting in-state rivalry game against Utah State scheduled for Thursday night at Rio Tinto Stadium (the local MLS stadium!). Stay tuned for inside information about the game!

Utah Dorm Life

2009-09-19T10:25:00.001-07:00

See what it's like in the typical dorm of Utah Soccer players! Freshman Zoe Van Gorder shows us around their 'crib'....

Utes Preparing for Tough, Exciting Games

2009-09-18T10:28:00.000-07:00

The team (5-3) hit the road again yesterday afternoon and is now in sunny California preparing for a 7pm game tonight against No. 4 UCLA. The game will be another great test for the Utes as they inch closer to conference play. The Bruins are currently 4-1-1 on the season and the game promises to be a great battle. The Utes will then have a day off before competing agains LMU (Loyola Marymount) on Sunday afternoon.

It is always fun for the team to travel to Southern California, as there are some alumni who live in the area. Hailey Marsh, Chelsea Card, and Kiley Jones are three former outstanding Utes who will be around this weekend catching up with the team and cheering them on.

Check out our official website for more notes on the game and stay tuned to the blog for more tours of campus facilities and inside information about the team!

We also want to say good luck to all of our other 'fall sports' teams this weekend in their events....golf, tennis, cross country, volleyball, and football...GO UTES!

The Burbidge Academic Center

2009-09-16T19:28:00.000-07:00

The "Burb" is a place where student athletes spend a lot of their spare time. It is conveniently located just west of Ute Field and it is open from very early (some football players do study hall starting at 6am most mornings!) until 9pm every weekday. The Burb is not only a place for studying, but it also houses some very important members of the athletics staff as well (counselors, an athletic director, compliance professionals, etc). In addition, there is a meeting room as well as a 'lounge' area with couches and a nice big TV where athletes can hang out and eat and socialize when they have down time.

Sophomore Lauren Dudley (one of our starting center backs!) takes us on a tour...

Take A Tour of the New Locker Room!

2009-09-15T10:37:00.001-07:00

The new locker room is finally complete! The hallway is lined with team pictures from every year, the flatscreen TV is outlined with pictures of celebration from teams past and present, and the couches and lockers are looking sharp! Check it out!

Utah Soccer Loses A Heartbreaker To Colorado

2009-09-11T19:45:00.001-07:00

The Utes (now with an overall record of 5-3) battled hard this afternoon and had an impressive second-half showing but it was not quite enough to keep No. 20 ranked CU out of the net. Colorado scored just 7 minutes into the game and the score stayed 1-0 until Sophomore Erin Dalley scored her third goal of the season in the 55th minute of play; she was set up by a great cross from Junior forward Lauren Hair. The score was tied until the 88th minute when CU finished a free kick opportunity close to the net.

Coach Rich Manning commented, "I thought we showed a lot of character today. Coming into the game we didn't have our legs underneath us, we were fighting some fatigue from our midweek game and we took an early goal. But to gather ourselves back together and hang in there, I thought really showed a lot of competitive spirit....This is another hard lesson for us to learn and hopefully (we) can use the experiences from these games to make improvement." For more post-game quotes and details about the game, please visit our official website.

The Utes have a much needed week off now as they will rest for 2 days then hit it hard again monday in order to prepare for a tournament at UCLA next weekend. Stay tuned to the blog this next week as we will have a behind the scenes look at our new locker room and the new weight room!

Utes Take Down Princeton, Exciting Night At Ute Field!

2009-09-09T21:29:00.000-07:00

The Utah Soccer shut out Princeton 2-0 this evening in an aggressively fought match at Ute Field. The Utes are pumped about the win and proud of their 5-2 overall record. Redshirt Sophomore Erin Dalley and Freshman Natalie Young gave the Utes their goals this evening (see videos below for post-game interviews with the scorers!) The team hits the road tomorrow to head to play Colorado on Friday. Check out our official website for more details on tonight's game as well as the upcoming weekend!

In addition to an awesome soccer game, Ute Field was alive with energy tonight as it was the "Crimson Game" for the athletics department, meaning several other sports teams came to cheer on the soccer team. The athletes tested out their soccer skills with relay races at half time. Also a highlight was the University of Utah Drumline performance at half time...this nationally recognized musical group played at President Obama's inauguration...talented bunch! Check out the videos below of halftime excitement.

Finally, tonight was a special night for Coach Rich Manning and the Utah Soccer Program as Rich achieved his 100th victory as a Ute. This is a huge accomplishment for Rich and it says a lot about how much he has done for this program in such a relatively short period of time. University of Utah Athletic Director Dr. Chris Hill presented Rich with a great award of recognition after the match...

Weekly Update

2009-09-08T20:21:00.000-07:00

The Utes have another busy week as they are in the process not only of recovering from a game but also preparing for yet another home game tomorrow night. The team is focused and ready to go for tomorrow night's game. Join us at Ute Field tomorrow night for the match at 7:30pm. Check out our official website for more information and details about the game!

In other news this week, the team celebrated 2 birthdays over the weekend! Sophomore Chelsea Forbes turned 19 and Senior Kelly Isleib turned 22! Be sure to wish the gals happy birthday when you see them this week!

Finally, some very exciting 'behind the scenes' news.... (Drum roll)......The Utah Soccer Team's new locker room is officially finished!! Stay tuned to see photos and take a virtual tour!

Deja Vu All Over Again

2009-09-07T11:18:00.000-07:00

In case you missed it, we lost another close one at home yesterday. William & Mary came to town and slipped away with a 3-1 victory. We had a couple of defensive lapses and couldn't take advantage of several chances.

The Tribe played in a tight defensive shell and waited for counter attack opportunities. They got one in early on for a 1-0 lead. We came back within two minutes and got an equalizer as Lauren Hair fed Hanna Terry, who rifled it home from 20 yards out. We fell behind again just 10 minutes later. And we chased the game for the next 65 minutes (just so you know, that can be really tiring!).

We had several close calls, including two balls that were saved off the line by defenders. As we pushed for the tying goal late in the second half, William & Mary scored a third on the counter attack...it was not to be on the day.

For more information on yesterday's game click here!

So, we've had two tough results at home. It's important for our team to stay confident and positive. The past two games have taught us some good lessons and things to work on:

How to play "catch up"
How to come back from mistakes
How to play against teams that are in a defensive mode and asking us to carry the game
Being more precise around the goal

and others...

We'll be back at Ute Field on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30 PM to face the Princeton Tigers from the Ivy League. Princeton is a traditional power in women's soccer and we expect another tight battle.

For more information on Princeton click here.

Come and join us. It's a Crimson Night...and the athletes from all the other sports here at the U. will be there to cheer us on.

Big Weekend in Utah

2009-09-05T11:45:00.000-07:00

We've been out of commission for a few days as our faithful correspondent, Danielle Sample, is busy organizing and attending her sister's wedding!

The team has been busy getting ready for our next game at 1 PM Sunday against a resilient William & Mary team. The Tribe, coached by the legendary John Daly (over 300 career victories), pulled out a 1-0 against BYU Friday night and will be eager to follow that up tomorrow.

You can find out more about W&M by clicking here.

There are also other things going on at the U. Thursday night was the football team's 2009 home opener and the Utes defeated Utah State, 35-17, in front of a sold out crowd.

And this afternoon, many of the players and coaches are heading down to Rio Tinto Stadium to watch the important World Cup qualifying game between the U.S. and El Salvador. It should be an electric atmosphere and we can't wait.

We hope to see our friends tomorrow at Ute Field. Come and help the Utes bounce back from our first loss of the season on Wednesday.

Successful UYSA Night....but Utes Fall to Weber

2009-09-02T21:28:00.000-07:00

Ute Field was an exciting place to be tonight...an in-state rivalry and a great night with all of our local youth players. Unfortunately, the game did not turn out how the Utes would have liked. Weber scored early on and then played the rest of the game in a very defensive mode. The final score was 0-1. Check our official website for a full report on the game, statistics, and more quotes from players. Also, check out official post-game audio on our ItunesU.

Below are some highlights from USYA night as well as some comments after the game from Junior Captain Lauren Hair. Stay tuned for further updates and exclusive stories later this week as the Utes will take the field again and look to bounce back against William & Mary Sunday afternoon.