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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Rachel Daly of England battles for possession with Rose Lavelle of the USA during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between England and USA at Stade de Lyon on July 02, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images/TNS)

Former Big Ten standout Lavelle shines in World Cup final

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 7, 2019

In the 69th minute of the World Cup final, American midfielder and former Wisconsin player Rose Lavelle wove through the Dutch defense, kicking the game-clinching goal into the back of the net to put the...

Alex Morgan of the USA celebrates following victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarterfinal match between France and USA at Parc des Princes on June 28, 2019 in Paris, France. (Robert Cianflone/Getty Images/TNS)

U.S. soccer set to battle England with World Cup finals on the line

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor July 1, 2019

It seemed as if the stars were aligned for French women’s soccer. The French were on home turf in front of their fans, taking on the current Goliath in women’s soccer. But the U.S. Women’s National...

LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 20: Lindsey Horan of the USA scores her team's first goal the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group F match between Sweden and USA at Stade Oceane on June 20, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Alex Grimm/Getty Images/TNS)

U.S. women’s soccer focuses on Spain despite criticisms

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor June 23, 2019

Off-field drama and criticism hasn’t held the U.S. Women’s National Team down in the World Cup. After trouncing Thailand and Chile in the first two games of group play, the women’s team faced...

Alex Morgan of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring her fifth goal in Tuesday's 13-0 win over Thailand in the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match in Reims, France.  Volkswagen's new "Inspire'' spot features  Morgan, a living embodiment of "Drive Bigger'' for how she uses her platform to look out for the next generation of players and give back to the community. [ALESSANDRA TARANTINO]

Same story, different season in soccer

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter June 17, 2019

In 2015, the U.S. Women’s National Team dominated during its run to winning the World Cup, the country’s first crowning as the world’s best since 1999. With this year’s version of the event...

Iowa defender Riley Burns prepares to cross the ball during Iowa's game against Michigan at The Hawkeye Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 1-0.

Hawkeye soccer continues spring season with two in-state opponents

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 7, 2019

The Iowa soccer squad opened its spring season with two wins at home on March 2. This weekend, the Hawkeyes will head to Ames on March 10 to play Drake and Iowa State. Last weekend, the Hawkeyes avenged...

Iowa forward Rose Ripslinger dribbles the ball up the field during Iowa's game against Northwestern on Oct. 21, 2018. Iowa tied Northwestern 1-1.

Iowa soccer draws with Northwestern to end season

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter October 21, 2018

The Iowa soccer team fought hard and challenged Northwestern all through regulation and double overtime Sunday at the Iowa Soccer Complex but closed the season with a 1-1 draw on Senior Day. Iowa celebrated...

Players fight for a cross during Iowa's game against Michigan at The Hawkeye Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 1-0.

Hawkeye soccer loses to Minnesota and loses ground in Big Ten standings

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter October 18, 2018

Hawkeye soccer traveled to Minneapolis to take on Minnesota on Thursday night, but Iowa could not overcome the Gophers’ high-powered offense. Minnesota took the victory over the Hawkeyes, 3-1. Redshirt...

Hawkeye junior Hannah Drkulec jumps for the ball during the Iowa and Michigan State match at the UI Soccer Complex on Friday Oct. 12, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 1-0.

Hawkeye soccer looks to break tie with Minnesota

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter October 17, 2018

There are only two games left of the regular season for the Iowa soccer team: major Big Ten opponents Minnesota and Northwestern. Iowa will travel to Minneapolis for the last road trip of the regular...

Iowa defends a counter during Iowa's game against Michigan at The Hawkeye Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 1-0.

Iowa’s new sole female soccer coach takes an ‘attacking-minded’ style

Jeremiah Jones October 15, 2018

Whistle after whistle rings out, followed by an ecstatic flurry of flying limbs, legs kicking out onto the slippery turf, and an excited yet giddy voice bellowing out 30 yards south toward the center of...

Players fight for a cross during Iowa's game against Michigan at The Hawkeye Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 1-0.

Hawkeye soccer sweeps state of Michigan

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter October 14, 2018

Iowa soccer is on a roll — and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The team earned six crucial points in the Big Ten standings with a win against Michigan State on Oct. 12 and another win against...