Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California, United States. Established in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. The university's campus surrounds the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís which traces its founding to 1777. The campus mirrors the Mission's architectural style and is one of the finest groupings of Mission Revival architecture and other Spanish Colonial Revival styles. The university is classified as a "Doctoral/Professional" university.
Stevens Stadium is a 7,000-seat soccer stadium on the west coast of the United States, located on the campus of Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. The stadium is the current home of the Santa Clara Broncos soccer teams and was the former home of the now-defunct football team as well as the baseball team. The baseball team moved to their new home at Stephen Schott Stadium in 2005.
Marian Antal Dougherty is an American retired professional soccer defender. She last played for Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League and had previously played for the United States women's national soccer team.
Albertin Montoya is a Cuban soccer coach and former player who is the head coach of National Women's Soccer League club Bay FC. He was a midfielder in his playing career. Born in Cuba, he represented the United States internationally at youth levels.
The Santa Clara Broncos are athletic teams that represent Santa Clara University. The school colors are red and white. The nicknames for teams is The Broncos and the student fans are referred to as the "Ruff Riders". The Broncos compete in the NCAA Division I (NCAA) as members of the West Coast Conference of which Santa Clara is a charter member.
Kiara Michelle "Kiki" Bosio is an American former soccer player from Mission Viejo, California. She played as a forward for the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) club FC Gold Pride and the United States women's national under-23 soccer team.
Meagan Kelly McCray is an American former soccer goalkeeper who last played for Valur of Úrvalsdeild in Iceland.
The Santa Clara Broncos men's basketball team represents Santa Clara University in NCAA Division I basketball competition. The team plays home games at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, California and have been members of the West Coast Conference since its formation in 1952. The team is currently coached by Herb Sendek, who had previously been the head coach at NC State and Arizona State. Sendek was hired on March 29, 2016.
Danielle Victoria Slaton is an American retired professional soccer player. She is currently a soccer analyst for MLS Season Pass, Fox Sports and the Pac-12 Network. A five-year member of the United States women's national soccer team from 2000-2005, Slaton also played for the Carolina Courage in the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) and was named the league's Defender of the Year. She went on to play for the French club Olympique Lyonnais where she was a starting defender on the team in the Division 1 Féminine. In 2017 she was inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.
The Santa Clara Broncos men's soccer program represents Santa Clara University in all NCAA Division I men's college soccer competitions. Founded in 1967, the Broncos compete in the West Coast Conference. The Broncos are coached by Cameron Rast, who has coached the program since 2002.
Jennifer Ann Nielsen is an American retired soccer midfielder who is an assistant coach for NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She made 23 appearances for the United States national team from 1992 to 2001.
The 2001 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament was the 20th annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of NCAA Division I women's collegiate soccer. The semifinals and championship game were played at Southern Methodist University's Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas from December 5–7, 2001.
Danielle Marie Weatherholt is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She can also play as a center back or left back. She played college soccer at Santa Clara University and was drafted by the Orlando Pride in the 2016 NWSL College Draft. She has also played for Melbourne Victory, OL Reign, and Angel City FC.
Jerry Wayne Smith is an American soccer coach who is currently head coach of the women's soccer program at Santa Clara University.
Morgan Emmalise Crisostomo Brown is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, she represents the Philippines women's national team.
Anna R. Lydon is an American former soccer player who played as a defender, making six appearances for the United States women's national team.
Kristine A. DeVert-Juarez is an American former soccer player who played as a midfielder, making four appearances for the United States women's national team.
Veronica Marie Zepeda Cashman is an American-Mexican former soccer and futsal player who played as a forward. She appeared in friendly matches for both the United States and Mexico women's national teams during her career.
Devvyn Kyle MacBeth is an American former soccer player who played as a midfielder, making nine appearances for the United States women's national team.
Julie Kate Doyle is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
