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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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Iowa goalkeeper Monica Wilhelm kicks the ball during a soccer game against Pacific at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. The Hawkeyes and the Tigers tied, 1-1. Wilhelm recorded two saves and allowed one goal.

Iowa soccer fifth-year senior Monica Wilhelm reflects on up-and-down career

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 17, 2022

Goalkeeper Monica Wilhelm has been a mainstay in the Iowa soccer program for five years. During her collegiate career, Wilhelm has played in 35 games, made 128 saves, and has earned Academic All-Big...

Iowa midfielder Caroline Halonen goes in to celebrate with teammates after a goal scored by Iowa forward Hailey Rydberg during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer dominates Nebraska for first Big Ten victory

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 16, 2022

The Iowa soccer team dominated Nebraska to get its first Big Ten win of the season on Sunday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes outshot the Cornhuskers, 20-7, and held 62 percent of the possession...

Iowa soccer defender Samantha Cary looks to gain possession of the ball against Purdue on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Iowa and Purdue tied, 2-2.

Iowa soccer’s second-half effort earns a draw against Purdue

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 13, 2022

The Iowa soccer team tied with Purdue, 2-2, Thursday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes outshot Purdue, 20-12, put nine shots on goal, and generated eight corner kicks to Purdue’s two. Purdue...

Iowa goalkeeper Macy Enneking punches the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 4-2.

‘I thought I was going to be blind’: Iowa soccer goalie Macy Enneking talks injuries, return to the field

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 12, 2022

Content Warning: The following story has images that may be graphic to some viewers.  Junior goalkeeper Macy Enneking returned to the Iowa soccer starting lineup on Oct. 9 at Minnesota after missing...

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg dribbles ball down field during a soccer game between Iowa and Michigan at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer falters late, ties with Michigan

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter October 2, 2022

The Iowa soccer team battled Michigan to a 1-1 draw on Sunday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The game was a back-and-forth affair. The Hawkeyes took an early lead and kept the Wolverines at bay in...

Iowa's Sarah Wheaton dribbles the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Pacific on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa and Pacific tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer notebook | Hawkeyes winless on first Big Ten road trip

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 29, 2022

The Iowa soccer team went winless with a couple draws on its first Big Ten road trip of 2022. The Hawkeyes now sit with a record of 3-5-4 and are 0-2-2 in the conference. Michigan State Iowa...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary gets introduced during Iowa’s first regular season home soccer game against Kansas at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The Jayhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0. Cary played for 83 minutes.

Analyzing the Iowa soccer team’s tactics three games into Big Ten play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 26, 2022

The Iowa soccer team is now three games into its Big Ten schedule, so it’s time to look at what the Hawkeyes are doing from a tactical standpoint.  Sitting at 3-5-3, it’s been a rough start...

Iowa's Sarah Wheaton dribbles the ball down the field during a soccer game between Iowa and Pacific on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa and Pacific tied, 1-1.

Iowa soccer’s Sara Wheaton looks to finish strong

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 20, 2022

In her fifth year of an accolade-filled Iowa soccer career, Sara Wheaton is looking to finish strong. Wheaton came to the University of Iowa in 2018 and started every game as a freshman. Since then,...

Wisconsin celebrate after a goal made by midfielder Natalie Viggiano assisted by midfielder Aryssa Mahrt during a soccer game between Iowa and Wisconsin at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Photos: Iowa soccer vs. Wisconsin

Johnny Jarnagin, Photojournalist September 17, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s soccer team took on the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. With Iowa leading in the first half, 1-0, the Badgers cam back in the second half and won with...

Wisconsin midfielder Maia Richters celebrates after scoring for Wisconsin at a soccer game against Iowa and Wisconsin, Wisconsin beating Iowa, 4-1 at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sept. 16, 2022.

Iowa soccer downed by Wisconsin to open Big Ten play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 16, 2022

The Iowa soccer team suffered a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Wisconsin Badgers on Friday night at the Iowa Soccer Complex to open Big Ten Play. Three Wisconsin goals in the first five minutes of the...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary kicking the ball across field to open teammate during a soccer game between Iowa and DePaul at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the DePaul Blue Demons, 4-0.

Around the Big Ten | Women’s soccer nonconference play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 15, 2022

After about a month’s worth of nonconference games, Big Ten women’s soccer teams are set to begin conference play this weekend. Before the conference slate begins with three games on Friday...

Iowa midfielder Josie Durr interacts with teammates before a game between Iowa and Northern Iowa at the UNI soccer field in Cedar Falls on Sept. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 6-0. Durr played for 54 minutes.

Opinion | What we’ve learned from Iowa soccer’s nonconference play

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter September 13, 2022

The Iowa soccer team just wrapped up its nonconference schedule with a 6-0 win at Northern Iowa. The win was a much-needed beatdown after a disappointing 2-1 loss to an Iowa State team that hasn’t...