Western Michigan Broncos women's soccer

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Western Michigan Broncos women's soccer
Western Michigan Broncos (2021) logo.svg
Founded1996
University Western Michigan University
Head coach Lewis Robinson
Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
Nickname Broncos
ColorsBrown and gold [1]
   
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
2003, 2013
NCAA Tournament appearances
2003, 2013, 2015, 2024, 2025
Conference Tournament championships
2003, 2013, 2015, 2024, 2025
Conference Regular Season championships
2023, 2024, 2025

The Western Michigan Broncos women's soccer team represents Western Michigan University in NCAA Division I college soccer. Western Michigan women's soccer competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

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History

Since their inception in 1996, the Western Michigan women's soccer team has been MAC tournament champions in 2003, 2013, 2015, 2024, and 2025. [2] [3]

In 2003, the Broncos made their first NCAA tournament appearance and defeated Illinois 2-0 in the first round. They lost 3-2 to Purdue in the Round of 32.

In 2013, Western Michigan returned to the NCAA tournament after a ten year absence. In the first round, the Broncos defeated Marquette 1-0. In the round of 32, they lost to Notre Dame.

In 2015, the Broncos lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament 1-0 to Florida.

After a nine year absence, Western Michigan returned to the NCAA tournament in 2024. Western Michigan won the 2024 MAC championship 5-0 over Buffalo to receive the conference’s automatic tournament bid. [4] The Broncos would lose in the first round to Michigan State 3-1. [5]

In 2025, after winning the MAC tournament 1-0 versus Bowling Green, the Broncos lost 3-2 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Wisconsin. [6]

Year-by-year results

YearHead CoachOverall RecordConference RecordConference FinishNCAA Tournament Results
Kate O'Shaughnessy (1996–1997)
1996Kate O'Shaughnessy 11-7-1
1997Kate O'Shaughnessy 9-8-24-2-12nd (tie)
Kate O'Shaughnessy:20-15-34-2-1
Mike Haines (1998–2008)
1998Mike Haines 6-10-23-6-18th
1999Mike Haines 10-9-15-5-16th
2000Mike Haines 10-9-25-4-26th
2001Mike Haines 8-11-06-6-07th
2002Mike Haines 7-10-15-5-17th
2003Mike Haines 14-8-18-4-03rdNCAA Second Round
2004Mike Haines 11-6-46-3-33rd (tie)
2005Mike Haines 10-8-18-3-03rd
2006Mike Haines 3-15-12-9-012th
2007Mike Haines 3-11-32-7-212th
2008Mike Haines 7-11-26-4-15th
Mike Haines:89–108–1856–56–11
Suzie Grech (2009–2011)
2009Suzie Grech 6-8-53-4-38th
2010Suzie Grech 10-7-55-2-45th
2011Suzie Grech 14-8-08-3-04th
Suzie Grech:30-23-1016-9-7
Nate Norman (2012–2015)
2012Nate Norman 5-10-41-5-411th
2013Nate Norman 12-6-57-2-24thNCAA Second Round
2014Nate Norman 12-7-15-5-13rd
2015Nate Norman 16-4-48-1-22ndNCAA First Round
Nate Norman:45-17-1421-13-9
Lauren Sinacola (2016–2017)
2016Lauren Sinacola 13-7-17-5-14th
2017Lauren Sinacola 10-8-15-5-13rd
Lauren Sinacola:23-15-212-10-2
Sarah Stanczyk (2018–2018)
2018Sarah Stanczyk 14-7-07-4-03rd
Sarah Stanczyk:14-7-07-4-0
Sammy Boateng (2019–2021)
2019Sammy Boateng 8-10-16-4-13rd
2020Sammy Boateng 6-2-26-2-24th
2021Sammy Boateng 6-12-04-7-09th
Sammy Boateng:20-24-316-13-3
Lewis Robinson (2022–Present)
2022Lewis Robinson 5-9-55-4-26th
2023Lewis Robinson 12-4-38-0-31st
2024Lewis Robinson 13-2-68-0-31stNCAA First Round
2025Lewis Robinson 16-4-110-1-11stNCAA First Round
Lewis Robinson:46-19-1531-5-9
Total:247-199-56

      National champion        Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion        Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion      Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

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References

  1. ↑ Western Michigan Athletics Brand Guide (PDF). July 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  2. ↑ https://wmubroncos.com/sports/2010/7/27/204971344.aspx?id=712
  3. ↑ "Broncos Travel to Wisconsin for NCAA Tournament Opener". WMU Broncos. Western Michigan University. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  4. ↑ https://wmubroncos.com/news/2024/11/10/womens-soccer-wins-mac-championship-abby-werthman-named-tournament-mvp.aspx
  5. ↑ https://wmubroncos.com/news/2024/11/16/historic-womens-soccer-season-ends-in-ncaa-tournament-first-round.aspx
  6. ↑ "Women's Soccer Falls to Wisconsin in NCAA Tournament Opener". WMU Broncos. Western Michigan University. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "Women's Soccer Records: Coaching History". WMU Broncos. Western Michigan University. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
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