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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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Defender Hannah Drkulec fights for the ball during a game against Virginia Commonwealth University on Sep 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the match 2-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer falls to Rutgers 1-0

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 11, 2019

The toughest two-game stretch of the season did not get out to the start Iowa soccer wanted, as the team lost 1-0 to No. 19 Rutgers. The loss brings Iowa’s record down to 12-3 overall (4-3 in the Big...

Iowa defender Hannah Drkulec navigates the field during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

Iowa soccer ready for tough weekend slate

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 10, 2019

The toughest two-game stretch of the year is coming for the Iowa soccer team, as it faces Rutgers at 7 p.m. tonight and Maryland at 1 p.m. Sunday. Both games are at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Scarlet...

Iowa Forward Samantha Tawharu moves the ball during the Iowa Women’s Soccer game versus Northwestern at the Hawkeye Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in overtime.

Iowa soccer’s Tawharu makes impressive impact in her first season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 7, 2019

Eight thousand miles. That’s approximately how far it is from Auckland, New Zealand, to Iowa City.  Such a distance might seem too great for someone to travel to play a sport, but that’s not the...

Iowa players hug after a goal during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Iowa soccer wins 3-0 at Michigan State

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 6, 2019

For the first time all season, the Iowa soccer team won a Big Ten game on a Sunday after shutting out Michigan State, 3-0, on the road.  This win pushes the Hawkeyes to 12-2 on the season and 4-2 in...

Iowa forward Gianna Gourley fights for possession during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer prevails over Nebraska on Thursday, 1-0

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 3, 2019

For most of Iowa soccer’s contest against Nebraska, there was no scoring. Both teams had numerous opportunities, but both defenses did a great job. Then, Hawkeye freshman forward Gianna Gourley scored...

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs after the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Iowa soccer seeks bounce back tonight against Nebraska

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 2, 2019

Coming off its second loss of the season, the Iowa soccer team will try to rebound against Nebraska at 7 p.m. at home today. The Hawkeyes come into the match 10-2 on the season, 2-2 in the Big Ten,...

Iowa defender Hannah Drkulec (17) takes a shot during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

Soccer’s Drkulec succeeding both on and off the field

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 30, 2019

Before the season started, senior captain and defender Hannah Drkulec only had 1 goal and 3 assists in her three seasons on the Iowa soccer team.  To say that this season has been a bit different would...

Iowa midfielder Natalie Winters kicks the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Photos: Iowa soccer vs. Illinois (9/26/2019)

Hannah Kinson, Photojournalist September 30, 2019

Northwestern Defender Danika Austin keeps the ball away from Iowa Forward Gianna Gourley during the Iowa Women’s Soccer game versus Northwestern at the Hawkeye Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in overtime. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer loses in overtime to Northwestern

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 29, 2019

The Iowa soccer team suffered its first home defeat of the season in devastating fashion, 2-1 in overtime against Northwestern on Sunday. The Hawkeyes are now 10-2 on the season, with a 2-2 record in the...