NC State Wolfpack women's soccer

Last updated

NC State Wolfpack women's soccer
Soccerball current event.svg 2024 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team
Nc state wordmark 2023.png
Founded1984;40 years ago (1984)
University North Carolina State University
Head coachGary Higgins (1st season)
Conference ACC
Location Raleigh, North Carolina
Stadium Dail Soccer Field
(Capacity: 3,000)
Nickname Wolfpack
ColorsRed and white [1]
   
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body redcollar.png
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts redbottom.png
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
Home
Kit left arm.svg
Kit body.svg
Kit right arm.svg
Kit shorts whitebottom.png
Kit shorts.svg
Kit socks long.svg
Away
NCAA Tournament runner-up
1988
NCAA Tournament College Cup
1988, 1989
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
1988, 1989, 1995
NCAA Tournament Round of 16
1988, 1989, 1995, 2016, 2018, 2019
NCAA Tournament appearances
1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Conference Tournament championships
1988
Conference Regular Season championships
1988

The NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team represent North Carolina State University in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) of NCAA Division I women's college soccer. The team has advanced to the NCAA Women's soccer tournament 14 times. The most notable of these appearances was in 1988, when the Wolfpack finished runners up. [2]

Contents

History

1980s

The Wolfpack women's soccer program was founded in 1984 under head coach Larry Gross. The team enjoyed a successful first season, only losing one game, to finish 11–1–4. The next year they finished with the same win total, and qualified for the program's first NCAA Tournament. 1986, saw the Wolfpack improve to 16 wins, and again qualify for the NCAA Tournament. In 1987, the team joined the Atlantic Coast Conference. 1988 was the Wolfpack's best year in their history. The team finished with a 19–2–3 record, won the ACC Tournament, finished first in the ACC standings, and finished runner up in the NCAA tournament. The decade would close on a high note as the team again enjoyed success. They finished runner up in the ACC tournament, and advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA tournament.

1990s

The Wolfpack's success continued into the 1990s, with the team continuing to win double digit games, and qualify for the NCAA Tournament. The team won a program second-best 18 games in 1991, and finished runner up in the ACC tournament that year. However, win totals started to decline, as the team won 10 games in 1993, a then program low. 1993 also marked the first year since the team was founded, that the Wolfpack did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Prior to the 1994 season, head coach Larry Gross resigned, citing the desire to spend more time with his family. [3] Alvin Corneal was hired as a replacement. His first season in charge resulted in a semifinal in the ACC tournament and a trip to the second round in the NCAA Tournament. This was improved upon in 1995, when the Wolfpack tied a program record with 19 wins, and made the Quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament. However, the team's record fell off, winning only 11 games in 1996 and 9 games in 1997. 1997 was the first time the Wolfpack had a losing season in their history. Corneal would not continue as head coach after that season. In December 1997, Laura Kerrigan was hired as the third head coach in program history. [4] Kerrigan's first two seasons were difficult. The team won only 7 games in 1998 and 1999. Both seasons were a program low at the time.

2000s

The beginning of the decade saw a string of mediocre seasons. 2000-2003 all saw the Wolfpack finish between 8 and 10 wins and 7 and 10 losses. The team made the ACC tournament in all of those years, but never qualified for the NCAA tournament. 2004 started a slide for the team. The Wolfpack finished 7–8–3 and would not have another winning season until 2011. 2005 was the first year since the ACC tournament began that NC State did not qualify for the tournament. 2006 proved a blip on the radar when the team finished 9–9–2 and qualified for the ACC tournament. This would be the last ACC tournament the team would qualify for until 2016. After a 2007 and 2008 season which saw the Wolfpack go a combined 0–19–1 in ACC play Kerrigan stepped down as head coach. [5] Shortly thereafter, in January 2009, Steve Springthorpe was named the fourth head coach in the program's history. [6] In his first season, 2009, the team finished 8–9–2 and notched their first ACC wins in 2 years, finishing 2–7–1 in ACC play.

2010s

Springthorpe's tenure endured a tough 2010, with the Wolfpack finishing 7–12–0 overall and 1–9–0 in ACC play. 2011 was the team's first winning season since 2002, but the success was not matched in ACC play, where the team finished 1–7–2. 2012 saw a fall in performance when the Wolfpack finished 5–14–0 overall and 0–10–0 in ACC play. In October 2012, Springthorpe resigned to pursue other professional opportunities. [7] One month later, in November 2012, Tim Santoro was announced as the new head coach. [8] Santoro's first season, 2013, came with a 7–12 record and 2 ACC wins. However, these would prove to be the team's only ACC wins in a four-year span. The Wolfpack lost 15 games in both 2014 and 2015, and did not win an ACC game in either year. 2016 saw a drastic improvement. The Wolfpack finished 11–9–2, qualified for the ACC Tournament, and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. This was their first ACC Tournament since 2006, and first NCAA Tournament since 1996. The team reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, a first in 21 years. 2017 saw similar success with the team winning 15 games, reaching the semifinals of the ACC Tournament and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. In 2018, the team did not qualify for the ACC Tournament, but reached the Round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

2020s

The decade started with a season effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wolfpack decided to opt out of the season due to concerns surrounding the pandemic. [9] However, the Wolfpack returned for the spring season and finished 5–3–1 but were not invited to the NCAA Tournament. The non-invite snapped a four-year streak of being invited to the tournament. 2021 saw a return to a more normal schedule where the Wolfpack posted a 9–9–2 overall record and went 4–6–0 in ACC play. They returned to the NCAA Tournament four the fifth time in six years. In 2022, the Wolfpack finished 7–7–6 overall and 2–6–2 in ACC play. Their seven overall wins and 2 ACC wins were the worst in a full season since 2015. However, they received an invitation NCAA Tournament, extending their streak to six out of seven years and six straight full seasons of play. In 2023, the Wolfpack would fare worse, finishing 3–9–6 overall and 2–5–3 in ACC play. Their season was the worst since 2014 and was a downward trend from the previous season. The downward trend continued into 2024 as the Wolfpack finished 4–10–4 overall and 1–6–3 in ACC play. After the season, Tim Santoro was fired as head coach. [10]

Personnel

Current roster

As of November 26, 2024 [11]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Olivia Pratapas
2 DF Flag of Japan.svg  JPN Yuna Aoki
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Briana Weber
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Janet Okeke
5 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alex Mohr
6 MF Flag of Japan.svg  JPN Mana Nakata
7 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Abi Hugh
8 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Rosalie Olou
9 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Hannah Jibril
10 MF Flag of Germany.svg  GER Annika Wohner
11 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Fernanda Soto
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jaiden Thomas
13 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jade Bordeleau
No.Pos.NationPlayer
14 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Madie Miller
15 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alivia Kelly
18 GK Flag of Germany.svg  GER Sina Tölzel
19 FW Flag of Uruguay.svg  URU Antonella Mazziotto
20 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brooklyn Holt
21 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mary Frances Symmes
22 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Taylor Chism
23 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Paige Tolentino
24 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kennedy Dunnings
25 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Savannah Hutchins
26 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Emily Earles
27 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eliza Rich
28 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sophia Hernandez

Team management

PositionStaff
Head CoachVacant
Associate Head CoachSebastian Vecchio
Assistant CoachMaddy Haro
Director of GoalkeepingJustin Bryant
Director of OperationsKim Kern
Athletic TrainerCaroline Fleming

Source: [11]

Seasons

SeasonHead coach [12] Season result [13] Tournament results [14]
OverallConferenceConferenceNCAA
WinsLossesTiesWinsLossesTies
1984Larry Gross1114No Conference—
19851164No Conference NCAA Second Round
19861661No Conference NCAA Second Round
1987†1741111— NCAA Second Round
19881923301Champions NCAA Runner up
19891582310Runner up NCAA Semifinals
19901471220First round NCAA Second Round
19911850220Runner-Up NCAA Second Round
19921561310First round NCAA First Round
19931081121First round—
1994Alvin Corneal1095141Semifinals NCAA Second Round
19951950610Semifinals NCAA Quarterfinals
19961191331First round NCAA First Round
19979111250First round—
1998Laura Kerrigan7121151First round—
19997102142First round—
20001073232First round—
20018100070First round—
20021081241First round—
2003991160First round—
2004783170First round—
20056120280——
2006992370First round—
20076103091——
200881200100——
2009Steve Springthorpe892271——
20107120190——
20111082172——
201251400100——
2013Tim Santoro71202110——
201421520100——
201541500100——
20161192451 First round NCAA Round of 16
20171552631 Semifinals NCAA Second Round
20181174352— NCAA Round of 16
2019 1274424 Semifinals NCAA Round of 16
2020 531000——
2021 992460— NCAA Second Round
2022 776262— NCAA First Round
2023 396253——
2024 4104163——

†In 1987, the Wolfpack began play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Notable alumni

Current Professional Players

As of November 26, 2024

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">NC State Wolfpack</span> Intercollegiate sports teams of North Carolina State University

The NC State Wolfpack is the nickname of the athletic teams representing North Carolina State University. The Wolfpack competes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for all sports since the 1953–54 season. The athletic teams of the Wolfpack compete in 22 intercollegiate varsity sports. NC State is a founding member of the ACC and has won eleven national championships: five NCAA championships, two AIAW championships, and four titles under other sanctioning bodies. Most NC State fans and athletes recognize the rivalry with the North Carolina Tar Heels as their biggest.

The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team represents North Carolina State University in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. NC State is one of the seven founding members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Prior to joining the ACC in 1954, the Wolfpack were members of the Southern Conference, where they won seven conference championships. As a member of the ACC, the Wolfpack has won eleven conference championships, as well as two national championships in 1974 and 1983.

The NC State Wolfpack women's basketball team represents North Carolina State University in NCAA Division I women's basketball.

The NC State Wolfpack men's soccer team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The team is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, which is part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I. NC State's first men's soccer team was fielded in 1950. The team plays its home games at Dail Soccer Stadium in Raleigh. The Pack is coached by Marc Hubbard.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miami Hurricanes women's soccer</span> American college soccer team

The Miami Hurricanes women's soccer team represent University of Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) of NCAA Division I women's college soccer.

The 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference men's soccer season was the 64th season of men's varsity soccer in the conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 NC State Wolfpack men's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2017 NC State Wolfpack men's soccer team represented North Carolina State University during the 2017 NCAA Division I men's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach George Kiefer, in his first season. They played home games at Dail Soccer Field. NC State finished the season with an overall record of 8–6–4 and an ACC record of 3–3–2, earning the team their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 NC State Wolfpack men's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2018 NC State Wolfpack men's soccer team represented North Carolina State University during the 2018 NCAA Division I men's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach George Kiefer, in his second season. They played home games at Dail Soccer Field. NC State finished the season with a 10–7–3 (2–4–2) record and earned a berth into the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Maryland in the second round.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 NC State Wolfpack men's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2019 NC State Wolfpack men's soccer team represented North Carolina State University during the 2019 NCAA Division I men's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach George Kiefer, in his third season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2019 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team represented NC State University during the 2019 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach Tim Santoro, in his eight season. They played home games at Dail Soccer Field. This was the team's 36th season playing organized women's college soccer and their 33rd playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The 2020–21 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team represented North Carolina State University during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Wolfpack were led by fourth-year head coach Kevin Keatts and played their home games at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

The 2020–21 NC State Wolfpack women's basketball team represented North Carolina State University during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Wolfpack were led by eighth year head coach Wes Moore and played their home games at Reynolds Coliseum as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2020 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team represented NC State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach Tim Santoro, in his ninth season. They played home games at Dail Soccer Field. This was the team's 37th season playing organized women's college soccer and their 34th playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2021 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team represented NC State University during the 2021 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach Tim Santoro, in his tenth season. They played home games at Dail Soccer Field. This was the team's 38th season playing organized women's college soccer and their 35th playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The 2021–22 NC State Wolfpack women's basketball team represented North Carolina State University during the 2021–22 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Wolfpack were led by ninth-year head coach Wes Moore and played their home games at Reynolds Coliseum as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2022 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team represented NC State University during the 2022 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach Tim Santoro, in his eleventh season. They played their home games at Dail Soccer Field. This was the team's 39th season playing organized women's college soccer and their 36th playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The 2022–23 NC State Wolfpack women's basketball team represented North Carolina State University during the 2022–23 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Wolfpack were led by tenth-year head coach Wes Moore and played their home games at Reynolds Coliseum as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2023 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team represented NC State University during the 2023 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach Tim Santoro, in his twelfth season. They played their home games at Dail Soccer Field. This was the team's 40th season playing organized women's college soccer and their 37th playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023–24 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team</span> American college basketball season

The 2023–24 NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team represented North Carolina State University during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Wolfpack were led by seventh-year head coach Kevin Keatts and played their home games at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team drew an average home attendance of 13,491 in 17 games in 2023-24.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team</span> American college soccer season

The 2024 NC State Wolfpack women's soccer team represented NC State University during the 2024 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Wolfpack were led by head coach Tim Santoro, in his thirteenth season. They played their home games at Dail Soccer Field. This was the team's 41st season playing organized women's college soccer and their 38th playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

References

  1. ↑ NC State Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). January 11, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ "2018 Women's Soccer Record Book" (PDF). gopack.com. NC State University Athletics. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  3. ↑ "N.C. State Women's Soccer Coach Resigns". Greensboro News & Record. May 16, 1994. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Kaura Kerrigan" (PDF). 2005 Media Guide. North Carolina State University. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Kerrigan Steps Down As Women's Soccer Coach". gopack.com. North Carolina State Wolfpack Athletics. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Springthorpe Named New Women's Soccer Coach". gopack.com. North Carolina State Wolfpack Athletics. January 6, 2009. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Springthorpe Resigns as Women's Soccer Coach". gopack.com. North Carolina State Athletics. October 29, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Santoro Named Women's Soccer Coach at NC State". gopack.com. North Carolina State Athletics. November 30, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Tim Santoro Discusses Decision To Opt Out Of 2020 Season". gopack.com. NC State Wolfpack Athletics. August 31, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  10. ↑ Trotter, Colby (November 8, 2024). "Santoro dismissed as NC State women's soccer head coach". Technician . Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  11. 1 2 "2024 Women's Soccer Roster". gopack.com. North Carolina State University. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  12. ↑ 2018 Record Book , pp. 3
  13. ↑ 2018 Record Book , pp. 3
  14. ↑ 2018 Record Book , pp. 4
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.