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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Meike Ingles celebrates a goal during the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match between No. 3-seed Iowa and Missouri State at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 2-1 and will take on the winner between Fairfield and No. 6-seed Georgetown, which will be decided after their match, which is set to start Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Iowa soccer’s Meike Ingles propels Iowa past Missouri State opening round of NCAA Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

In the fast-paced game of soccer — with 22 players frantically trying to position themselves in the best manner to score the rare goal— it can be very easy to get lost in the moment. But not for...

Iowa goalkeeper Macy Enneking, defender Maggie Johnston, and Iowa midfielder Rielee Fetty embrace following the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match between No. 3-seed Iowa and Missouri State at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 2-1 and will take on the winner between Fairfield and No. 6-seed Georgetown, which will be decided after their match, which is set to start Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

No. 3 Hawkeye soccer takes care of business in first round of NCAA Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

No. 3 Hawkeye soccer took care of business in front of a lively and passionate home crowd, defeating No. 14 Missouri State, 2-1, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.  After...

Iowa forward Lauren Geczik chases after a pass during the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match between No. 3-seed Iowa and Missouri State at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 2-1 and will take on the winner between Fairfield and No. 6-seed Georgetown, which will be decided after their match, which is set to start Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament – First Round: No. 3 Iowa vs. Missouri State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 16, 2024

No. 3-seed Iowa defeated Missouri State 2-1 during the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Iowa was quick...

Iowa players celebrate a goal by Iowa forward Delaney Holtey during a soccer game between No. 14 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 20. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0.

Iowa women’s soccer awarded a No. 3 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 11, 2024

The Iowa women’s soccer team received a No. 3 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Monday during the NCAA Selection Show. The Hawkeyes will take on Missouri State at the UI Soccer Complex on Nov. 15 at...

Iowa Midfielder Kenzie Roling crosses the ball towards the net during an Iowa Soccer match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 6 in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer honors legacy of former players amid historic seasons

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Iowa women’s soccer has built a memorable legacy in recent years, highlighted by ranked wins and postseason hardware. But it’s channeled the traditions of former teams to do so — and brought...

Washington players encourage one another before a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Washington at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 1-0.

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer falls in first round of the Big Ten Tournament to Washington

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

The No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer team dropped their opening round matchup in the Big Ten Tournament against Washington on Saturday night, losing in overtime penalty kicks by a score of 5-4.  Iowa will...

Iowa players celebrate a goal by Iowa forward Delaney Holtey during a soccer game between No. 14 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 20. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | Previewing No. 11 Iowa’s Big Ten opening matchup

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 29, 2024

Third-seeded, No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer will begin a run at a repeat championship in the Big Ten Tournament on Saturday, rematching Washington after a regular-season-closing loss to Minnesota on...

Iowa players break down a huddle before a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Washington at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 17. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 1-0.

Column | Three keys to Iowa soccer’s postseason success

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 29, 2024

The women’s soccer regular season is rapidly approaching an end, and the newly ranked No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer team will look to continue the success it found into postseason play. Last season,...

Iowa midfielder Kellen Fife moves the ball down the field during a soccer game between No. 7 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer closes out regular season with 2-1 loss to Minnesota

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

The No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer team dropped a heartbreaker to unranked Minnesota 2-1 on Sunday afternoon, marking Iowa’s second loss of the season and concluding the regular season with an impressive...

Iowa midfielder Sofia Bush gets introduced before a soccer match between Iowa and Penn State at The University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept 26, 2024. Bush scored the first of two goals for the Hawkeyes. Iowa defeated Penn State 2-1.

Q&A | Iowa soccer midfielder Sofia Bush discusses pregame ritual, distaste for Taylor Swift

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 22, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Other than Iowa’s field, what’s been your favorite field to play on thus far? Sofia Bush: Texas was fun. They had drums going on the whole game, and it was super nice. It was...

Maya Hansen during the Iowa women’s soccer game vs. Wisconsin at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 10 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes fell short and lost 2-1.

Iowa soccer forward Maya Hansen finds distinct role for Hawkeyes after challenges and transfer

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 21, 2024

Bright lights beating down into her eyes, Maya Hansen woke up in a white room, confused and scared. She quickly realized the day that had long kept her restless was finally here.  As the pain medication...

Iowa players celebrate a goal by Iowa forward Delaney Holtey during a soccer game between No. 14 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 20. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | No. 14 Hawkeyes stun unranked Oregon 4-0 in an offensive clinic

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 21, 2024

In an offensive clinic, the Iowa women’s soccer team stunned the Oregon Ducks by a score of 4-0 early Sunday afternoon in front of a lively crowd at the UI Soccer Complex in Iowa City.  With the...