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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Jenny Cape kicks the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Battling back: Jenny Cape’s return to Iowa soccer

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter August 23, 2022

Jenny Cape is back in an Iowa soccer jersey after 16 months away from the game. In spring 2021, Cape was diagnosed with aplastic anemia — a rare blood condition in which the bone marrow doesn’t...

Iowa forward Ellie Otto battles with Northern Illinois defender Kylie Hermeyer during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Iowa soccer picks up exhibition win against Drake, looks to regular season

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter August 12, 2022

The Hawkeyes picked up a 4-0 win over the Drake Bulldogs in an exhibition match on Friday. Iowa controlled most of the game and outshot Drake, 22-4, with fifth year Hailey Rydberg and graduate transfer...

Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen chases the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

Iowa soccer begins season with exhibition victory over Northern Illinois

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter August 7, 2022

The Iowa soccer team began its 2022-23 schedule on Sunday with a 4-2 exhibition victory at home over Northern Illinois. The Hawkeyes controlled most of the 90-minute match, which was divided into...

Contributed photo of Iowa soccer defender Sam Cary with her published book: “The Do’s and Don’ts of College Soccer," which she wrote to help the next generation of soccer players.

Iowa soccer defender Sam Cary writes “The Do’s and Don’ts of College Soccer”

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 17, 2022

When Iowa soccer’s Sam Cary became interested in playing college soccer, the defender said she didn’t have that “big sister figure” to answer questions about competing at that level. Now, heading...

University of Iowa celebrates their win during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the UI Soccer Complex on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s Maggie Johnston perseveres through adversity

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 10, 2022

The Iowa soccer program has a saying for its student-athletes about adversity and effort. “You might not be at 100 percent but give us 100 percent of what you have.” That’s how Iowa head...

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg kicks the ball towards the goal during a soccer game between Iowa and Maryland at the UI Soccer Complex on Sept. 30, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 2-1.

Opinion | Iowa soccer’s nonconference slate is beneficial to the program

Isaac Goffin, Sports Editor July 3, 2022

The 2022 Iowa soccer nonconference schedule may boost the Hawkeyes’ chances of qualifying for the NCAA Tournament in November. It’s unlikely the Hawkeyes will be crowned the Big Ten Tournament...

Players try and head the ball during the Iowa/Rutgers soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Iowa won the match 1-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: 2022 women’s soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 30, 2022

  The 2021 Big Ten women’s soccer season was successful for the conference, as six programs qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Rutgers earned the Big Ten regular-season championship and...

Iowa Hawkeyes midfielder Kellen Fife (11) during their exhibition at the Iowa Soccer Coplex in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, April 15, 2022. (Shivansh Ahuja/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa soccer freshman Kellen Fife to compete as outside forward

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 21, 2022

The Iowa soccer team recruited freshman Kellen Fife as an outside back but knew her versatility created the opportunity for a possible transition into the frontline. And that’s what happened. During...

Iowa forward/midfielder Kenzie Roling runs to gain possession of the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa 2-1.

Iowa soccer builds with restricted roster during spring practice

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 5, 2022

Despite a restricted roster during spring practice, the Iowa soccer team is attempting to build off its fourth-place Big Ten finish from last fall. The Hawkeyes dressed just 12 players for their...

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Cassidy Formanek reunites with Iowa soccer associate head coach Blair Quinn

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 30, 2022

When Cassidy Formanek was seeking advice on where to continue her soccer career as a graduate transfer, she called a former coach — Blair Quinn. Quinn, Iowa soccer’s associate head coach, last...

University of Iowa forward Alyssa Walker pushes University of Minnesota defender Abi Frandsen to move the ball around University of Minnesota defender Delaney Stekr during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the UI Soccer Complex on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 1-0.

Former Iowa soccer forward Alyssa Walker signs pro contract in Sweden

Isaac Goffin, Sports reporter December 7, 2021

Former Iowa soccer forward Alyssa Walker will leave the cornfields of Iowa and move to a city near the Baltic Sea to extend her playing career. Walker signed a one-year contract with IFK Kalmar...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary and midfielder Addie Bundy scramble to keep the ball away from Maryland during a soccer game between Iowa and Maryland at the UI Soccer Complex on Sept. 30, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 2-1.

Iowa soccer falls in Big Ten Tournament Semifinals

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

One season after winning the Big Ten Tournament, the Iowa soccer team will not repeat the feat. The Hawkeyes fell at No. 4 Rutgers, 2-0, in the conference semifinals on Thursday. After a scoreless...