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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Devin Burns goes for the ball during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

By the Numbers: Looking back at Iowa soccer’s strong start to the season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 23, 2019

  The Iowa soccer team has gotten out to a great start to its season. So far, the Hawkeyes are 9-1, only losing their first game this past Sunday after a 9-0 start to the season.  Many players...

University of Iowa Defender Diane Senkowski kicks ball to fellow Midfielders. (Daily Iowan/Mason Childs)

Iowa soccer loses its first game of the season on Sunday

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 22, 2019

The Iowa soccer team split its first two Big Ten games of the season, winning 2-0 over Indiana on Sept. 20 and losing 1-0 to Purdue on Sunday. With these games, the team is 9-1 on the season.  The...

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 starts Big Ten play in Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 19, 2019

  The undefeated No. 19 Iowa soccer team begins it’s Big Ten slate this weekend with two afternoon games against Indiana and Purdue.  Iowa’s 8-0 record matches its win total from last season,...

Iowa defender Hannah Drkulec heads the ball during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer relies on team depth for success

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 18, 2019

For the Iowa soccer team, the game is truly a team sport. So far this season, 13 different players have scored goals, and 11 have made an assist. It’s not just the seniors that are doing the...

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.

Iowa soccer caps off perfect nonconference season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 15, 2019

The Iowa soccer team completed its non-conference schedule on Sunday with a 3-2 victory at Notre Dame, bringing its record to 8-0 and tying for the program’s best start since the 2013 season. This...

Iowa defender Sara Wheaton take a corner during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer defeats Northern Colorado to remain undefeated

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 13, 2019

The Iowa soccer team pushed its season-opening win streak to seven games on Friday, defeating the Northern Colorado Bears 4-0. “Getting to 7-0 I think was really important for this group,” head...

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 looks to continue winning streak at home

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 12, 2019

After going 2-0 on its first road trip of the season, the Iowa soccer team returns home today at 7 p.m. to face the Northern Colorado Bears.  The Hawkeyes begin their season 6-0 for the first time...

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 freshman Gianna Gourley makes quick impact

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 11, 2019

Freshmen don’t usually climb up the leaderboards of their team, but that is the case for forward Gianna Gourley and the Iowa soccer squad.  So far through the first six games of the season, Gourley...

Iowa forward Samantha Tawharu shoots the ball during a match against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers on Sunday, August 25, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 6-1. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer upsets No. 14 North Carolina State on road trip

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 8, 2019

The Iowa soccer team swept its first road trip of the season with wins over No. 14 North Carolina State and North Carolina-Greensboro, 1-0 and 3-0, respectively. The team is now 6-0, which is its best...

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. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer heads to North Carolina for weekend set

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 4, 2019

After four straight wins at home to start the season, the Iowa soccer team heads to North Carolina for its first road trip of the season. The Hawkeyes face off against North Carolina State at 6 p.m.,...

Iowa forward Kaleigh Haus controls a pass during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Hawkeye soccer defeats Redbirds to stay unbeaten

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 1, 2019

The Iowa soccer team finished its season-opening four-game homestand with a 4-3 victory over Illinois State on Sunday, moving to 4-0-0 on the season. The game was not decided until the 77th minute when...