Western Michigan Broncos women's soccer

Western Michigan Broncos women's soccer
Founded	1996
University	Western Michigan University
Head coach	Lewis Robinson
Location	Kalamazoo, Michigan
Nickname	Broncos
Colors	Brown and gold [1]
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
2003, 2013
NCAA Tournament appearances
2003, 2013, 2015, 2024
Conference Tournament championships
2003, 2013, 2015, 2024

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).

History

The Western Michigan women's soccer team has been MAC tournament champions in 2003, 2013, 2015, and 2024. ^[2]

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. ^[3] The Broncos would lose in the first round to Michigan State 3-1. ^[4]

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. https://wmubroncos.com/news/2024/11/10/womens-soccer-wins-mac-championship-abby-werthman-named-tournament-mvp.aspx
4. https://wmubroncos.com/news/2024/11/16/historic-womens-soccer-season-ends-in-ncaa-tournament-first-round.aspx