Western Nebraska Community College – Women’s Soccer College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

Western Nebraska Community College

Head Coach – Todd Rasnic

Assistant Coach – Henri Prieels

Mascot – Cougars

Year Regular Season Record Conference Record
2019 13-4 8-3
2018 4-8-2 2-3-2
2017 1-14 0-6
2016 2-11-4 1-11-3

NEST Analysis – A monumental turnaround has taken place at WNCC. A previously wounded program, the Lady Cougars posted an outstanding 13-4 record in 2019. With very few collegiate soccer programs located in the Western Nebraska region, every opportunity to showcase the game matters. The success of this team is crucial to growing the game throughout the state. No matter where the game is played, talent is present and deserves to be given recognition. Coach Todd Rasnic pulls double duty as he is in charge of both the men’s and women’s program at WNCC. Despite this uncommon arrangement, both programs appear to be on the right trajectory.

 

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Doane University – Women’s Soccer College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

Doane University

Head Coach – Jennifer Kennedy-Croft

Assistant Coach – Patrick Smith

Mascot – Tigers

Year Regular Season Record GPAC Record
2019 5-10-2 1-9-2
2018 3-15 1-11
2017 2-14-2 1-9
2016 3-11-2 3-5-2

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 

  • #3 Lewe Gill – Fr – Papillion-La Vista – D
  • #5 Maggie Garbin – Sr – Lincoln East – D
  • #7 Quinn Whitcomb – So – Bellevue West – F
  • #10 Abbie Hedgecock – So – North Platte – M
  • #19 Makenna Klug – So – Columbus Lakeview – M
  • #21 Victoria Foster – So – Lincoln North Star – D
  • #23 Ashley Marsh – So – Gretna – M
  • #28 Payton Cooley – Fr – Elkhorn – M
  • Dani Schreiber – Sr – Waverly – F

9/30 = 30%

NEST Analysis – Coach Kennedy-Croft has an impressive and winding background in the game of soccer. Her experience includes playing and coaching at the Division I level most notably at the University of Connecticut. She is familiar with the NAIA level having previously coached in Washington. However, since her arrival, the Doane women’s program has sputtered in its development, posting a combined 13 wins since the 2016 season. Progress must be made within this team and very soon. So far, during the 2020 campaign, the Tigers are winless in 14 attempts. This program has had high levels of success in its history, we hope that Doane returns to those heights. The GPAC is incredibly competitive, making this rebuild no easy task. It will take the right pairing of coaching staff and players to elevate Doane to a competitive level.

 

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University of Nebraska at Kearney – Women’s College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

University of Nebraska – Kearney

Head Coach – Chloe Roberts (4th season as Head Coach)

Assistant Coaches – David Farias

Mascot – Lopers

Year Regular Season Record MIAA Record
2019 2-9-7 1-5-5
2018 5-12-1 3-7-1
2017 4-11-3 1-9-1
2016 7-8-3 4-5-2

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 

  • #2 Aleaya Snyder- So – Omaha Mercy – D
  • #6 Madeline Lecuona – Fr – Millard West – D
  • #10 Taylor Philbrick – Fr – Gering High – F
  • #11 Payton Rhen – So – Omaha Skutt – Mid
  • #12 Isabella Whiston- So – Lincoln East – D
  • #13 Emma Weis – So – Omaha Mercy – Mid
  • #14 Katie Shields – Omaha Mercy – Mid
  • #18 Megan Cook – Sr – Bellevue West – D
  • #19 Kylee Moore – Jr – Omaha Burke – Mid
  • #24 Hannah Hardy – So – Kearney High – Mid
  • #29 Halle Gleckler – Fr – Elkhorn High – F
  • #31 Jacylan Doering – Fr – Lincoln Pius – Mid

12/28 = 43%

Known Recruiting Class

  • Rainna Daharsh – Gretna, NE
  • Emily Flowers – Kansas City, MO
  • Dolcie Hanlon – Grand Junction, CO

NEST Analysis – Due to COVID, the 2020 edition of the women’s Loper program was unable to showcase their skills this fall. Looking back the 2019 campaign could be described as less than ideal, as UNK finished near the bottom of the MIAA. This is a program that has a great deal of potential within the Nebraska soccer landscape. Kearney is an exceptional city that could attract many talented athletes. Pair that with a vibrant educational institution and the building blocks are in place for a competitive program. 

The MIAA is a highly competitive conference, there is absolutely no doubt about that. Teams such as Northwest Missouri, Central Missouri, and Fort Hays State are routinely tough opponents. However, those challenges are far from insurmountable. UNK must raise its level of play going forward. With three seasons of experience as the head coach, Chloe Roberts will need to find a way to elevate her squad in the coming years. This team appears to be fairly young; with some experience, the positive results may follow. 

 

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Bellevue University – Women’s College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

Bellevue University

Head Coach – Tom White

Assistant Coaches – Amy Tilley

Mascot – Bruins

Previous Records

Year Regular Season Record
2019 6-6-3
2018 10-5
2017 11-5
2016 12-5-1

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 

  • #2 Kaycee Driver – So – Nebraska City – F
  • #3 Jaycee Billings – Fr – Gross Catholic – M
  • #4 Jaedyn Tryon – Fr – Omaha Burke – F
  • #5 Taylan Murphey – So – Waverly – M
  • #6 Emah Maahs – Jr – Waverly – D
  • #8 Daisy Ochoa-Rojas – Jr – Omaha South – M
  • #9 Courtney Wallingford – Jr –  Bellevue West – M
  • #11 Britney Nolte – Fr – Platteview – F
  • #12 Morgan Mcllnay – Fr – Millard North – D
  • #13 Emma Phillipson – Sr – Millard South – D
  • #17 Chloe Madigan – Sr – Omaha Central – D
  • #19 Maddy Vasquez – Fr – Omaha Central – M
  • #21 Jenna Curtis – Fr – Conestoga – D
  • #25 Angela Miranda – So – Omaha Bryan – F
  • #26 – Abril Mendez – So – Omaha Bryan – D
  • #27 Emma Stock – Fr – Papillion La Vista South – D
  • #29 Jayda Noble – Sr – Bellevue West – F
  • #30 Sinai Bernal – Fr – Elkhorn – M

18/25 = 72%

NEST Analysis – An exciting program, the Bellevue University women’s team has a bright future if their recent history is any indication. Coach Tom White is currently in his 2nd season as head coach with Bellevue University. In that short amount of time, an uptick in roster numbers and talent has occurred. It is a roster full of homegrown playmakers that will be able to compete at a very high level within the North Star conference. Recent transfers from Division I and II programs will bolster this team’s performances throughout the coming seasons. In addition, the Bruins have done very well in terms of branding which often goes overlooked in the grand scheme of things. 

Finally, from a recruiting and living standpoint, Bellevue University has advantages simply because of its placement in Sarpy County. Newly constructed  facilities located at Papillion Landing give the Bruins a major upgrade. Bruin home games are now played at this first rate facility. Unlike many other small-town NAIA schools, the allure of the Omaha metro area is there for the Bruins to exploit.  With all of those recruiting pulls, the Bruins are a team with a positive trajectory. 

 

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Creighton University – Women’s Soccer College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

Creighton University

Head Coach – Ross Paule

After a highly successful playing career for the Creighton men’s program, Coach Paule returned to Creighton to coach the women’s side in 2014. Since that time, the Bluejays have posted three winning seasons.

Assistant Coaches – Lisa-Marie Woods, Karli Kopietz, Josue Rivas

Mascot – Bluejays

Year Regular Season Record Big East Conference Record
2019 8-7-3 2-4-3
2018 6-10-1 3-5-1
2017 4-11-3 2-5-2
2016 9-6-2 4-5

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 

  • #12 Emma Paule – So – Omaha Marian – Mid
  • #20 Skylar Heinrich – So – Elkhorn High – F

2/32 = 6%

Known Recruiting Class

  • Hitami Yamaue – Tyler JC / Okayama, Japan – D
  • Greta Betz – Cincinnati, OH – M
  • Taylor Daffer – Gretna High School – D
  • Bailey Laplante – De Soto, KS – GK
  • Hailey Rothwell – Madison, WI – F
  • Kennedy Ruark – Overland Park, KS – D

NEST Analysis – Nebraska has three Division I women’s soccer programs; all of which seem to be at the same point in terms of recent records and trajectory. Creighton has a big opportunity to establish itself as the flagship women’s soccer program for the state. Located in the state’s most populous and talent rich city, Creighton must take the next step and begin to compete in the Big East. All of the pieces are in place; it is time to put the puzzle together. 2021 Signee Taylor Daffer is an excellent in-state addition, on what seems to be a more national and international roster. In the next few years, a dominant women’s program needs to arise from Nebraska. Will Creighton fill that role?

 

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through multiple different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

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Concordia University – Men’s Soccer College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

Concordia University

Head Coach – Jason Weides

2020 will be Coach Weides 13th season as head coach of the bulldogs program. Throughout his years in charge, his squad has compiled a 117-89-24 record and consistently achieved program firsts. Overall, this is a great coaching story as Coach Weides worked his way through the high school ranks and served as an assistant coach before getting a chance to lead a program. Since that time, Concordia has been a consistent winner in a tough GPAC field. With Weides at the helm, Concordia will have a stable and successful program for many years to come.

Mascot – Bulldogs

Year Regular Season Record GPAC Record
2019 10-6-2 5-4-2
2018 10-5-4 6-2-3
2017 16-3-1 7-2
2016 11-7-2 6-3

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 

  • #9 Isaiah Shaddick – Soph – Lincoln – F
  • #19 Braden Spath – Fr – Kearney – Mid
  • #27 Caleb Goldsmith – Jr – Lincoln – Mid
  • #28 Moises Jacobo – Soph – Grand Island – Mid
  • #29 Daniel Campbell – Jr – Bellevue – F
  • #30 Matt Schultz – Soph – Lincoln – Mid

6/28 = 21%

Known Recruiting Class – Carter Hinman (Gretna High School)

NEST Analysis – Concordia is a solid Nebraska program that represents the state very well on the collegiate stage. Concordia has elevated itself to a contender status in the GPAC. The roster is filled with international talent from Nebraska to England to Columbia. With that type of variety, some teams would fail to develop proper on-field chemistry. However, that is simply not the case with these bulldogs, which is a testament to the strong team culture. We can’t wait to cover this program for years to come.

 

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Midland University – Men’s Soccer College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

Midland University

Head Coach – Raphael Martinez (6th season)

Mascot – Warriors

Year Regular Season Record GPAC Record
2019 13-5-2 9-1-1
2018 10-8-1 7-4
2017 11-8 6-3
2016 17-4-1 8-1

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 

  • #8 Shahin Tavarov – Jr – Omaha – M
  • #26 Dalton Stodieck – Fr – York HS – F
  • #39 Merrick Andrews – Fr – Gretna HS – F
  • #46 Emmanuel Kate – Jr – Omaha – F

NEST Analysis – A consistent winner, the Warriors men’s program has finished with a winning record every year since 2011. They are routinely competitive during regular and postseason GPAC play. The 2020-2021 squad is filled with international talent from all across the globe. Under the leadership of Coach Martinez, this Midland program will always be in the discussion for GPAC titles. In recent program news, Midland University has had on-going discussions with the Fremont Soccer Club in regards to their playing fields. Hopefully that can be resolved in the near future, and a true home for this team can be established with a mutually beneficial agreement between the two parties.

 

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through multiple different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

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Northeast Community College – Men’s Soccer College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

Northeast Community College

Head Coach – Chad Miller

Assistant Coaches – Nathan Broekemeier

Mascot – Hawks

Year Regular Season Record Conference Record
2019 2-13-1 0-8-1
2018 5-10 4-6
2017 7-12-1 4-5
2016 4-17 3-14

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 5/23 = 22%

NEST Analysis – The Hawks are a newly established program, still seeking stability in all aspects of the program. Improvements in terms of skill level, organization, and facilities have come at the cost of tireless work from those within the program. Those behind the scenes improvements have translated into rays of progress on the field, specifically in 2017 and 2018. Coach Miller has taken over head coaching responsibilities for both the men and women’s programs, which is uncommon regardless of the playing level. Under his leadership, both programs will continue to grow and soon compete at the JC level. Northeast CC is a growing educational institution that seems to be constantly putting more and more resources towards campus enhancement. If the same approach is applied towards the soccer programs, the Hawks can fly high.

 

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through multiple different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

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Hastings College – Women’s Soccer College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

Hastings College

Head Coach – Jade Ovendale

Assistant Coaches – Bruno Moreira & James Westfield

Mascot – Broncos

Year

Regular Season Record

GPAC Record

2019 17-5 10-2
2018 17-1-3 10-0-2
2017 15-3-4 8-1-1
2016 17-3-1

10-0

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 

  • #3 Rilee Silvain – Fr – Omaha Marian – D
  • #5 Katie Heller – Fr – Lincoln East – D
  • #6 Hunter Reeves – Jr – Gretna High – F
  • #8 Mackenzie McNeel – Fr – Elkhorn South – D
  • #17 Ayden Ridder – Fr – Bennington – M
  • #20 Miley Prine – Fr – Bennington – F
  • #25 Eva Dunker – Fr – Blair – M
  • #27 Kelsey Peterson – So – Omaha Roncalli – D
  • #30 Sofia Gomez-Garcia – Fr – Columbus – M
  • #32 Carolyn Hopkins – Sr – Lincoln East – D
  • #34 Lancy Siefken – Fr – Papillion-La Vista South – F

11/31 = 35%

NEST Analysis – Hastings is a highly successful Nebraska based program that has elevated the sport with its wonderful showing on a yearly basis. With so many collegiate women’s programs within our borders, it can be difficult to rise above a crowded field. However, Hastings College has distanced itself from the field. Even better, this success has been accomplished with some of the best homegrown talent Nebraska has to offer. As of right now, 35% of the roster is made up of Nebrakans. The Broncos consistently find talent that fits their culture and buys into the program’s standard. Even more impressive is the fact that the head coaching position is rotating regularly. Credit must be given to the athletic department for seemingly always hitting a home run with their hires. Coach Ovendale is the latest to hold the post and have major success. The season has the Broncos in title contention yet again.

 

Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through multiple different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.

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University of Nebraska-Omaha – Women’s Soccer College Spotlight

Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.

Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state’s college programs.

Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.

Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.

University of Nebraska-Omaha

Head Coach – Tim Walters

Coach Walters arrived as the head of the program in 2016. Since that time, results have not fulfilled the expectations of a program with UNO’s standing. 2018’s advancement in the Summit league tournament provided a glimmer of progress and optimism for the future. However, it really needed to be followed up with a strong campaign in 2019, and that failed to materialize. Coach Walters seems to be a good candidate for this job, but it does need to be demonstrated by on-field success. From all accounts Coach Walters has been a dedicated and passionate soccer advocate as he honed his skills across many different levels of the game. The next few seasons will be crucial for the direction of his program.

Assistant Coaches – Kelly Farrell, Denzel Woods, Erin Bunker

Mascot – Mavericks

Year Regular Season Record Summit Conference Record
2019 5-11-2 2-5-1
2018 8-11-2 4-3-1
2017 6-10-1 3-4
2016 5-11-3 3-4-1

Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster – 

  • #0 Madeline Smith – So – Millard South – GK
  • #2 Carly Cameron – RFR – Elkhorn High – GK
  • #3 Maria Eubanks – RFR – Lincoln East – D
  • #5 Grace Ostergaard – Fr – Millard West – M
  • #6 Gracie Parsons – Fr – Omaha Burke – M
  • #7 Grace Crockett – Fr – Omaha Marian – D
  • #12 Grace Thede – RFr – Omaha Marian – D
  • #13 Brylie Meyer – Jr – Lincoln Pius X – D
  • #14 Laurin Mertz – So – Omaha Skutt – F
  • #17 Mali Seran – RSo – Omaha Skutt – M
  • #19 Regan Zimmers RFr – Millard North – M
  • #20 Bailey Cascio – Sr – MIllard North – F
  • #23 Avery Ripple – RSo – Papillion-LaVista South – D
  • #25 Alyssa Hansen – Fr – Lincoln Pius X – M
  • #26 Leah Kirchner – Jr – Millard West – D

15/27 = 55%

Known Recruiting Class – 

  • Sena Ahovissi – Millard North – D
  • Cece Behrens – Omaha Skutt – Mid
  • Reagan Bourgeois – Houston, TX – M
  • Mia Reedtz Olesen – Denmark – GK
  • Mo Gohr – Kansas State / Elkhorn South – F
  • Kayla Futakami – Northglenn, CO – F

NEST Analysis – Since its jump to division one athletics in 2011, UNO’s women’s soccer side has struggled to find consistent success. Since 2011, this program has not recorded a winning record. Simply put, that is very surprising given its location, facilities, and local recruiting pool. There have been moments of hope during that time with 2018 being the highlighted year of the Maverick program under Coach Walters. The state and the sport of soccer within our borders need more of that success. Women’s soccer at UNO must elevate itself to being a brand synonymous with winning, advocacy, and an attractive style of play. 

An uptick in local talent acquisition also serves as a point of optimism. Approximately half of the current roster is made up of homegrown Nebraskans, most of which are in their first or second year. Hopefully those players can serve as a launching point for Coach Walter’s program. On a lighter note, if you are a female soccer player that is located in the metro area and named Grace you have a very high chance of playing on this squad.

 

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