2018 Women's Soccer News
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Grimes & Bruehwiler Named to NEWISA All-New England Team
December 19, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 19, 2018) – Senior defender Erin Grimes (Attleboro, Mass.) and freshman forward Allison Bruehwiler (Old Saybrook, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team have both earned All-New England honors from the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA), the organization announced on Wednesday.
Erin Grimes Earns Spot in NEWISA Senior Bowl
November 28, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 28, 2018) – Senior defender Erin Grimes (Attleboro, Mass.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team has been selected to the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) Senior Bowl, which will be held on Saturday (12/1) at 12 p.m. on the campus of Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass.
Golden Bears Fall to UNE in CCC Title Game, 1-0
November 03, 2018
BIDDEFORD, Maine (November 3, 2018) – The fourth-seeded Western New England University women’s soccer team was edged 1-0 by third-seeded University of New England on Saturday afternoon in the championship match of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament at UNE’s Blue Storm Stadium.
Golden Bears Knock Off Top-Seeded Gulls in PKs to Reach CCC Title Game
October 31, 2018
BEVERLY, Mass. (October 31, 2018) – The fourth-seeded Western New England University women’s soccer team advanced to the championship match of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament for the first time since 2009 with a 4-3 penalty kick shootout victory over top-seeded Endicott College in the semifinals on Wednesday night at Hempstead Stadium.
Alex Lemekha Earns Second CCC Defensive Player of the Week Award
October 29, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 29, 2018) – Junior goalkeeper Alex Lemekha (Stamford, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, the league office announced on Monday.
Golden Bears Advance to CCC Tournament Semifinals with PK Shootout Win over Roger Williams
October 28, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 28, 2018) – The fourth-seeded Western New England University women’s soccer team advanced to the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament semifinals with a penalty kick shootout victory over fifth-seeded Roger Williams University on Saturday afternoon at Suprenant Field. After the two teams played to a 1-1 draw through 90 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, the Golden Bears emerged victorious with a 3-0 triumph in the decisive penalty shootout.
Bruehwiler Named CCC Rookie of the Year, Four Other Golden Bears Earn All-CCC Honors
October 26, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 26, 2018) – Five members of the Western New England University women’s soccer team have received All-Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) accolades, the league office announced on Friday afternoon.
Golden Bears Equalize Late Before Settling for 1-1 Draw at Roger Williams
October 23, 2018
BRISTOL, R.I. (October 23, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s soccer team equalized late in regulation before settling for a 1-1 draw with Roger Williams University on Tuesday evening in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Bayside Field.
Allison Bruehwiler Receives Second CCC Rookie of the Week Award
October 22, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 22, 2018) – Freshman forward Allison Bruehwiler (Old Saybrook, Conn.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team has been named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week for the second time this season, the league office announced on Monday afternoon.
CCC Battle Between Golden Bears and Nor'easters Ends in 1-1 Draw
October 20, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 20, 2018) - The Western New England University women’s soccer team battled with University of New England through 90 minutes of regulation and two overtime periods before the game ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Suprenant Field.
Western New England to Honor ’98 Women’s Soccer Team on Saturday
October 18, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 18, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s soccer program will honor the 1998 team at halftime of Saturday’s Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) contest against the University of New England.
Golden Bears Fall to Eastern Connecticut in Non-Conference Finale, 1-0
October 17, 2018
MANSFIELD, Conn. (October 17, 2018) – The Western New England University women’s soccer team was defeated by Eastern Connecticut State University 1-0 on Wednesday evening in non-conference action at the Mansfield Outdoor Complex.
Lemekha & Chiarella Earn CCC Weekly Awards
October 15, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 15, 2018) – Junior goalkeeper Alex Lemekha (Stamford, Conn.) and freshman midfielder Vanessa Chiarella (Hampden, Mass.) of the Western New England University women’s soccer team have both received weekly awards from the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), the league office announced on Monday afternoon.
Chiarella's Hat Trick Powers Golden Bears Past Curry, 5-0
October 13, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 13, 2018) - With the help of a hat trick from freshman midfielder Vanessa Chiarella (Hampden, Mass.), the Western New England University women's soccer team earned a convincing 5-0 victory over Curry College on Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Suprenant Field.
Golden Bears Top Westfield State, 2-1
October 11, 2018
WESTFIELD, Mass. (October 11, 2018) – Sophomore forward Christina Sordi’s (Bethlehem, Conn.) first collegiate goal early in the second half lifted the Western New England University women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Westfield State University on Thursday evening in non-conference action at Alumni Field.