2018 Women's Soccer News

Grimes & Bruehwiler Named to NEWISA All-New England Team
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
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.

Photo by Chris Marion
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.

Photo by Rachael Margossian
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
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.

Western New England advanced to the CCC Tournament semifinals for the second consecutive season with a PK shootout win over Roger Williams on Sunday.
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
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.

Sophomore Christina Sordi scored her second goal of the season late in regulation as WNE rallied to earn a 1-1 draw at Roger Williams on Tuesday night. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
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
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.

Seniors Erin Grimes and Marissa Veilleux were honored before the start of Western New England's 1-1 draw with UNE on Saturday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
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
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.

Junior Amanda Gagnon had Western New England's only shot on goal in the Golden Bears' 1-0 loss at Eastern Connecticut on Wednesday. (Photo by Chris Marion)
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
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.

Freshman Vanessa Chiarella (19) registered a hat trick in Western New England's 5-0 shutout win over Curry on Saturday. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
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.

Sophomore Christina Sordi's first career goal in the 52nd minute was the difference in Western New England's 2-1 win over Westfield State on Thursday night. (Photo by Rachael Margossian)
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.