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The Daily Iowan

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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Iowa soccer player Morgan Lietz braids teammate Kelli McGroarty’s hair before a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Sunday’s game marked Iowa’s Big 10 home opener.

Iowa women’s soccer defense impresses early, adds to hot start

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 19, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team is off to its best start to a season since 2019 with a 6-0-2 record, but that wouldn’t be possible without its firm effort on the defensive end of the pitch. The...

Iowa Soccer Head Coach Dave DiIanni talks to the team at halftime of a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes were down by one at halftime. Sunday’s game marked Iowa’s Big 10 home opener. The Hawkeyes and the Fighting Illini tied 1-1.

Photos: Iowa Women’s Soccer Behind The Scenes

Emily Nyberg, Visual Editor September 18, 2023

Over the course of a week, The Iowa women’s soccer team holds daily practices, team breakfasts, and gameplay reviews in preparation for their next game. Spending countless hours together, the players...

Iowa forward Kelli McGroarty runs to the ball during a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at The University of Iowa’s Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 4-0.

Iowa women’s soccer remains undefeated, draws Illinois

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 17, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team kicked off Big Ten play with a 1-1 draw against Illinois at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday.  Iowa opened its season with a 6-0-1 record prior to the draw — its...

Iowa midfielder Maggie Johnston dribbles the ball up the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the UI Soccer Complex on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 1-0.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | Hawkeyes finish non-conference slate undefeated

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 12, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team had a successful road trip in Virginia to close out its non-conference slate, holding onto its longest undefeated start since 2019. The team opened the weekend with...

Iowa midfielder Elle Otto dribbles the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Kansas City at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Roos 2-0.

The Iowa women’s soccer team’s dynamic duo: Elle Otto and Kenzie Rolling

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 12, 2023

Junior forwards Elle Otto and Kenzie Roling have been key to the Iowa women’s soccer team’s 6-0-1 record to open the season, the program’s best start since 2019. Otto leads Iowa with three...

The Iowa Women’s Soccer team cheer on their team from the sidelines after a score during a soccer game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at The University of Iowa’s Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 4-0.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | Hawkeyes look to take hot start along on Virginia road trip

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 5, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team is off to its best start since 2019 with a 5-0 record to open the season.  The Hawkeyes, who finished last season with a 5-6-7 record, have already matched that season’s...

Iowa midfielder Millie Greer runs for the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Kansas City at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Roos 2-0.

Newcomer Millie Greer hopes to strengthen the Iowa women’s soccer team defense

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 5, 2023

Iowa’s women’s soccer player Millie Greer has had a significant impact on the team, even as a first-year.  Greer originally came in as a midfielder, but has started every game on the defense...

Iowa forward Sophie Kincaid hits the ball with her head during a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at The University of Iowa’s Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 4-0.

Iowa women’s soccer off to best start since 2019

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter September 3, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team continued its early-season hot streak with a 4-0 win against Southeast Missouri State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday. The 5-0 start is the Hawkeyes’ best season...

Southeast Missouri State goalkeeper Sophia Elfrink saves the ball during a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at The University of Iowa’s Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 4-0.

Photos: Iowa Soccer Vs. South East Missouri

Sara Stumpff, Photojournalist September 3, 2023

Iowa Women’s Soccer team defeated Southeast Missouri State, 4-0, at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes will face the Virginia Cavaliers next Thursday, September 7, at 6 p.m. in Charlottesville,...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary maintains possession of the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Michigan State defeated Iowa, 2-1.

Meet the Player: Samantha Cary

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter August 29, 2023

Isaac Elzinga: What are a few items you would want to have if you were an island? Samantha Cary: I am obsessed with Marvel movies, so I go to every midnight premiere of every Marvel movie or every...

Easeterns Kelli McGroarty runs to celebrate with team mate Riley Tiernan after scoring the game winning goal. Bridgewater-Raritan vs. Eastern girls soccer in the NJSIAA Group IV final at Kean University.

Iowa women’s soccer’s McGroarty hopes to improve team’s attack

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter August 27, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team needed to bolster its attack with new talent after a disappointing 2022 season, and senior midfielder and La Salle transfer Kelli McGroarty has the potential to be the...

Iowa midfielder Kenzie Roling shoots and scores during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the UI Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 1-0.

Iowa women’s soccer prevails over Iowa State in Cy-Hawk rivalry

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter August 24, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team fought through the heat to edge by Iowa State, 2-1, at the UI Soccer Complex on Thursday night. The contest marked the Hawkeyes’ third consecutive game with a delayed...