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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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The Iowa soccer team runs onto the field during the Iowa-Michigan State at Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Michigan State, 1-0 in overtime with a penalty kick. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Soccer aims to kick losing habit after losses

September 25, 2016

A pair of losses over the weekend has the Iowa soccer team back at .500. By Andrew Donlan [email protected] The Iowa soccer team (6-6) has cooled off considerably after winning six of its first...

Iowa defender Melanie Pickert takes a penalty kick during the game at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Iowa soccer team back in action

September 22, 2016

The Iowa soccer team is back in action this weekend as they travel to take on Penn State Friday, and Ohio State on its way back towards Iowa on Sunday. Penn State boasts possibly the best team the Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Laura Lainson kicks the ball during the game on Tuesday, September 1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 2-1 in overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

So close, but … for soccer

September 18, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Close games are always hard to swallow, especially when they come in conference play against good teams. The Iowa soccer team (6-4) participated in two 1-0 games...

Iowa midfielder Karly Stuenkel tries to block the ball during a soccer match at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug 28, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowgirls 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Hawk soccer flying high

September 7, 2016

By Ricardo Ascencio [email protected] The fall has sprung, the season is still young, and Hawkeye soccer has demonstrated a lot to be excited about. After losing a nail-bitter against Creighton,...

Iowa Celebrates after a goal during the Iowa v. Colorado State match at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 4-1 . (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa soccer sweeps through 2 weekend matches

September 5, 2016

By Ricardo Ascencio [email protected] The Iowa soccer squad kicked off a two-match home stand on Sept. 2 and ended the weekend with a bang on Sunday afternoon, finishing with wins over Colorado...

Iowa midfielder Kyrie Seying kicks the ball during the game on Friday, September 11, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Hawkeye soccer set to kick some more winners

September 1, 2016

By Ricardo Ascencio [email protected] The Hawkeye soccer team will get back to action this weekend, seeking to use their home-field advantage when they square up against Colorado State at 7...

during a soccer match at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug 28, 2016. The Hawkeyes beat the Cowgirls 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Soccer knocks off Wyoming; why not?

August 28, 2016

The Hawkeyes are starting to gain a bit of early season momentum. By Ricardo Ascencio  [email protected] The early part of the season continued for Iowa soccer as it headed to Hawkeye Soccer...

Iowa forward Rose Ripslinger practices her mid-field kicks during media day at the practice field on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.  Iowa is starting their season at the bottom of the Big Ten ranking list. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Young soccer Hawks face some challenges

August 22, 2016

By Margaret Kispert [email protected] The theme for the 2016-17 Hawkeye soccer season is writing a new story. With seven new faces in the program and two redshirt freshmen, a new story is not...

Soccer players runs towards the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. The Hawkeyes were defeat by the Scarlet Knight, 2-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Soccer nabs new assistant

July 13, 2016

Chris Early is a new assistant coach kicking in Iowa City. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The soccer team had an opening on the staff after Julie Hanley’s decision to take the head-coach...

Soccer players runs towards the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. The Hawkeyes were defeat by the Scarlet Knight, 2-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Not quite a disappointment

November 4, 2015

It was a tough year for Iowa soccer, though to call it a disappointment isn’t exactly correct. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Iowa soccer this fall experienced a losing season for...

The Hawkeye soccer team warms up before a game against Nebraska on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Iowa lost to Nebraska 5-3. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Off-season time for soccer leaders to emerge

November 2, 2015

Now that the soccer season is over, next year’s leaders will be made over the upcoming months. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Iowa’s 2015 soccer season is over. The seniors are done...

Rutger middle fielder Madison Tiernan kicks the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. The Hawkeyes were defeat by the Scarlet Knight, 2-0. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Scarlet Knights topple soccer

October 29, 2015

Iowa loses to Rutgers, 2-0, in last match of the 2015 season. By Adam Hensley [email protected] On a chilly Wednesday evening, the Iowa soccer team lost to Rutgers, 2-0. The Scarlet Knights came...