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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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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...

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.

Photos: No. 7 Iowa soccer vs. Oregon

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist October 20, 2024

The No.14 Iowa soccer team defeated Oregon 4-0 at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday. The Hawkeyes led in shots on goal with 20 to the Duck's 7. Iowa's Macy Enneking broke...

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.

Photos: No. 14 Iowa Soccer vs. Washington

Wyatt Goodale, Photojournalist October 18, 2024

The Iowa Women’s Soccer team defeated Washington, 1-0, at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 17. Freshman forward Berit Parten scored in the 35th minute for the Hawkeyes....

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.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | No. 14 Iowa welcomes No. 24 Washington to Iowa City with a 1-0 victory

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 18, 2024

The No. 14 Iowa soccer team defeated No. 24 Washington 1-0 in dominant fashion on Thursday, welcoming the Huskies to Iowa City for the first time as a member of the Big Ten conference. The match between...

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.

No. 9 Iowa women’s soccer records crucial 2-0 bounce-back win against No. 15 Rutgers

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 13, 2024

After suffering a gut-wrenching loss to Wisconsin on Thursday, No. 9 Iowa women’s soccer handled No. 15 Rutgers in a 2-0 shut-out victory in New Jersey early Sunday afternoon. The Iowa offense...

Alyssa Mahrt celebrates with her teammates after scoring the winning goal during the Iowa women’s soccer game against Wisconsin at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday Oct. 10. The Hawkeyes fell short and lost 2-1.

Photos: Iowa soccer vs. Wisconsin

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist October 11, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s soccer team lost to the Wisconsin Badgers, 2-1, at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday. Maggie Johnston, a graduate student, scored Iowa’s only...

Defenseman Maggie Johnston listens to the head referee before an Iowa Soccer match on Thursday Sept, 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | Badgers stun No. 9 Iowa soccer, handing over first loss of season

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 11, 2024

After holding a 1-0 lead for much of Thursday’s contest with Wisconsin in Iowa City, No. 9 Iowa soccer ultimately dropped its conference matchup, 2-1 — delivering the Hawkeyes their first loss...

Iowa goalkeeper Taylor Kane uses a VR headset at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sept. 30. The VR headsets are used to run through exercises that test the quickness of player reactions.

Iowa women’s soccer gains distinct competitive advantage using virtual reality for goalkeepers

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

Off to an impressive 10-0-3 start this season, the No. 7 Iowa women’s soccer team has been using an unorthodox method of training since last spring — virtual reality. Watching goalkeepers Macy...

Iowa Coach Dave Dilanni congratulates goalie Macy Enneking after an Iowa Soccer match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer shuts out Indiana in decisive 1-0 victory

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

The No. 11 Iowa soccer team reaffirmed its first-place ranking in the Big Ten with a 1-0 victory against the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday afternoon — moving its home winning streak to six.  The...

Iowa Defender Lauren Geczik passes the ball past a defender during an Iowa Soccer match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

No. 11 Iowa soccer pitches 1-0 shutout victory over Indiana

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

The Iowa soccer team reaffirmed their first-place ranking in the Big Ten with a 1-0 victory against the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday afternoon, moving their home-winning streak to six.  The Hawkeyes...

Iowa Defender Lauren Geczik passes the ball past a defender during an Iowa Soccer match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Photos: Iowa soccer vs. Indiana

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist October 6, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s soccer team defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 1-0, at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday. Iowa Forward Maya Hansen scored the lone goal for the Hawkeyes,...