2022 Women's Soccer News
Three from Women’s Soccer Earn NEWISA All-New England Accolades
January 19, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 20, 2023) – Western New England women’s soccer’s Allison Bruehwiler, Summer Hathaway and Alison VanVolkenBurg were named to the New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association’s All-New England Team, as announced by the organization today. The team, which was voted on by NCAA Division III coaches from colleges and universities in New England, is comprised of a First Team, Second Team, and a Third Team. The First Team and Second Team consist of four forwards, four midfielders, four defenders and a goalkeeper. The Third Team was expanded to account for ties in voting.
Bruehwiler, Hathaway & Vitka Earn End of the Year Accolades
December 01, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 1, 2022) – Western New England women’s soccer’s Allison Burehwiler, Summer Hathaway, and Samantha Vitka picked up end of the year awards by the United Soccer Coaches Association and New England Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA) as announced by the two respective organizations on Thursday afternoon.
Women’s Soccer Takes on Top Seeded Misericordia University in NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championships Second Round
November 13, 2022
DALLAS, Pa. (November 12, 2022) – Following their 2-0 win over York College (Pa.), the Western New England women’s soccer team will take on the hosting Cougars of Misericordia University on Sunday evening for a chance to advance to the third-round game next weekend.
WNE Falls to Misericordia in Second Round of the NCAA Tournament
November 13, 2022
Dallas, Pennsylvania (November 13, 2022) - After their win over York University in the first NCAA tournament round, the Golden Bears returned to Misericordia University on early Sunday evening for a matchup with the top-seeded Misericordia Cougars. The Cougars won their first game relatively easily by a score of 6-0. With both teams earning a shutout win in the first round, this second-round matchup would be a battle.
Golden Bears Keep Dancing, Beat York College 2-0 in First Round of NCAA Tournament
November 12, 2022
DALLAS, Pa. (November 12, 2022) - The Western New England women's soccer team pulled out a 2-0 victory on Saturday night over the York College (Pa.) Spartans, secruing their first ever NCAA Tournament win in program history and becomes the first CCC team to win a NCAA game since 2016. Isabella Montalvo and Alison VanVolkenBurg scored the two goals for Western New England that sealed the deal in the victory.
NCAA Tournament Preview: Women’s Soccer Meets York College (Pa.) In Round One of NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championships
November 11, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 11, 2022) – The Western New England women’s soccer team heads to Misericordia University, who will host the first and second round games of the NCAA Division III Tournament, where Western New England will take on the Spartans of York College on Saturday night. This will be the first ever contest between the two schools.
Hensinger Tabbed CCC Coach of the Year, Hathaway Earns Major Award, Six Others Named to All-CCC Teams
November 09, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 9, 2022) – The Western New England women’s soccer team saw seven of their own land on an All-CCC team while head coach Kristin Hensinger was named CCC Coach of the Year.
Watch the NCAA Women's Soccer Selection Show
November 07, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 7, 2022) - The Western New England women's soccer team will find out their destination today, Monday, November 7 at 2:00 pm on the NCAA Selection Show.
Women’s Soccer Draws York College (Pa.) In 2022 Division III Women’s Soccer National Championships Opening Round
November 07, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 7, 2022) – The Western New England women’s soccer team will take on York College of Pennsylvania in the Division III NCAA Tournament in the opening round, as announced by the NCAA in the bracket unveiling on Monday afternoon. The Golden Bears will travel to Misericordia University, who will host the four team pod. Marywood University will match up wih Misericordia in the opening round, with the two winners, between Misericordia and Marywood and WNE and York to play in the second round game.
Women’s Soccer Sweeps Final CCC Weekly Awards
November 07, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 7, 2022) – The newly claimed CCC Champion Western New England women’s soccer team swept this week’s weekly awards after winning their first CCC title in program history.
Women's Soccer Weathers Storm, Wins 1st Ever CCC Championship
November 05, 2022
Springfield, Mass. (November 5, 2022) - Fresh off a win on penalty kicks in the semifinals, the Golden Bears hosted the UNE Nor’easters in the CCC championship game. UNE earned their place in the championship game by beating Curry College at home by a score of 3-0. They had not let up a goal going into this championship matchup.
McLaughlin Makes Two Massive Penalty Kick Saves, Golden Bears March into CCC Championship Game
November 01, 2022
Springfield, Mass. (November 1, 2022) - The Golden Bears played host to the Roger Williams University Hawks in the CCC semifinals. After defeating Wentworth 3-0, WNE looked to keep rolling in the CCC playoffs. The Hawks got to the semifinals after defeating Gordon College at home 2-0. This game would be the second matchup between the Hawks and Golden Bears this year, with the first matchup seeing the Hawks take the win 1-0. The Golden Bears were hungry for redemption.
Top Seeded Golden Bears Take Down Wentworth 3-0 to Advance to CCC Semifinals
October 29, 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (October 29, 2022) – The No. 1 seed in the CCC tournamemt, the Western New England women’s soccer team, used three goals in the second half to come away with a 3-0 victory over the Leopards of Wentworth Institute of Technology on Saturday afternoon, punching their ticket to the CCC Semifinals on Tuesday afternoon.
Montalvo's Two Goals Sink Wentworth, Helps WNE Lock up First Ever CCC Tournament One Seed
October 26, 2022
Springfield, Mass. (October 26, 2022) - The Golden Bears returned to the pitch after a tough 1-0 loss at home against Roger Williams. Already locked into the number one seed in the CCC playoffs, WNE hosted the Wentworth Institute of Technology Leopards. The Leopards were coming off a big win against Endicott College on Saturday, and a win would see them be placed as the number seven seed in the playoffs.
Early Roger Williams Goal Helps Stun WNE 1-0
October 22, 2022
Springfield, Mass. (October 22, 2022) - WNE returned home from Suffolk looking to improve their five-game win streak. They played host to the Hawks of Roger Williams. With the postseason only a week away, this matchup between the first-ranked Golden Bears and seventh-ranked Hawks could prove to be massive for both teams trying to solidify their position in the playoffs.
WNE Achieves Fifth Straight Win, Takes Down Suffolk 1-0
October 19, 2022
Boston, Mass. (October 19, 2022) - The Golden Bears headed to Boston to take on the Suffolk Rams. The women’s team went into Boston looking for their fifth win in a row. The Rams were looking to bounce back from their 3-1 loss at Curry College on Saturday.