University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Soccer
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Soccer
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Mya Archibald selected for Canada's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup roster
Sophomore defender and Fall River, Nova Scotia native, Mya Archibald has been named to Canada's roster for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia, the association announced today.
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Howard secures late winner as Illini triumph over DePaul
Illinois soccer (2-0-0) secured a 2-1 win over DePaul (0-1-1) on senior day, thanks to a late 83rd-minute winner from Lia Howard.
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Illinois secures emphatic win over Wright State to start season
Illinois soccer (1-0-0) secured a decisive 6-0 victory over Wright State (0-1-0) in the 2024 season opener on Thursday night at Demirjian Park.
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Fighting Illini soccer opens new season with home matches against Wright State and DePaul
Illinois soccer is set to start the 2024 season with a five-match homestand at Demirjian Park in Champaign. The team will face Wright State on Thursday and DePaul on Sunday, with kickoffs scheduled for 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. CT, respectively.
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Three Illini players named to Big Ten preseason watch list
The Big Ten announced its Women's Soccer Preseason Players to Watch List on Tuesday, featuring three players from the University of Illinois: fifth-year Kennedy Berschel, senior Ella Karolak, and sophomore Mya Archibald.
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Illinois athletics announces promotional schedule for Fighting Illini soccer
Illinois athletics has released the promotional schedule for the 2024 Fighting Illini soccer season. The team will begin its home games on Thursday against Wright State at 7 p.m. CT at Demirjian Park.
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Illinois soccer adds two walk-ons to 2024 roster
Illinois soccer announced today the additions of walk-ons Emily Coral and Izzi Wirtz to the 2024 roster.
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Illinois athletes earn Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards
The Big Ten Conference has announced its 2023-24 Distinguished Scholar list, recognizing 102 student-athletes from the University of Illinois' Fighting Illini. The awards were established in 2008 by Big Ten Faculty Representatives to complement the Academic All-Big Ten program.
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Illinois announces new athletics hall of fame inductees for class of 2024
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the induction of eight new members into the UI Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024. This year's class, the eighth since its inception, includes one coach and representatives from various sports such as basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, and fencing.
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Illini soccer announces complete schedule for the upcoming season
Fighting Illini soccer has released its full 2024 schedule, which includes 18 matches with 11 set to be played at Demirjian Park. The team will prepare for the regular season with two exhibition games at home against Eastern Illinois on August 5 and IU Indianapolis on August 8.
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Illinois soccer team adds experienced forward Lindsey DuSatko for upcoming season
Illinois soccer has strengthened its roster for the upcoming 2024 season with the addition of Lindsey DuSatko, a transfer from Valparaiso. Head coach Janet Rayfield announced the inclusion of DuSatko, a forward from Plainfield, Illinois.
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High school soccer showcase set for April 14 at Demirjian Park
Illinois soccer will host the second annual C-U Soccer Consortium High School Girls Soccer Showcase at Demirjian Park on Sunday, April 14. The event is open to the public with an admission fee of $5 for adults and $3 for children aged 12 and under.
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Illini soccer announces four-match spring schedule
Fighting Illini soccer is scheduled to compete in four matches during the spring season, with three games taking place at Demirjian Park. The team will begin their campaign against Marquette tomorrow, March 23, at 2 p.m. CT.
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Anessa Arndt joins Illinois soccer team for 2024 season
Illinois soccer head coach Janet Rayfield has announced the addition of Anessa Arndt to the Fighting Illini roster for the upcoming 2024 season. Arndt, a defender from Cary, North Carolina, joins Illinois after an impressive stint at Old Dominion.
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Illini soccer players earn six CSC academic all-district honors
Six student-athletes from the University of Illinois soccer team have been recognized by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) with Academic All-District honors. This accolade highlights their dual achievements in academics and athletics.
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Illinois soccer adds eight recruits for upcoming season
Illinois soccer head coach Janet Rayfield has announced the addition of eight new players to the Fighting Illini roster for the 2024 season. The recruits include Mia Gildea, Ava LeGault, AJ Mayock, Claire Murray, Peyton Rhodes, Lauren Seppi, Emma Yee, and Bella Zanoni.
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Illinois ends season with loss to No. 25 Nebraska
Fighting Illini soccer concluded their 2023 season with a 4-2 loss to No. 25 Nebraska at Demirjian Park on Sunday. The team finished the season with an overall record of 6-8-3 and a Big Ten record of 2-6-2, while maintaining a home pitch record of 4-3-0.
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Illini soccer falls short against No.14 Michigan State
Fighting Illini soccer faced a challenging match against Michigan State on Thursday night, resulting in a 2-1 loss at DeMartin Stadium. The game marked Illinois' fourth encounter with a ranked opponent this season, leaving their record at 6-7-3 overall and 2-5-2 in Big Ten play.
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Illini soccer faces Michigan State and Nebraska as regular season concludes
Illinois soccer is set to conclude its regular season with matches against two ranked opponents. The team will face No. 14 Michigan State on October 19 in East Lansing, followed by a game against No. 25 Nebraska on October 22 at Demirjian Park in Champaign.
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Woods' late goal secures victory for Fighting Illini against Purdue
Fighting Illini soccer secured a crucial victory with a 2-1 win over Purdue at Demirjian Park on Sunday. This win brings the team's season record to 6-6-3 and their Big Ten play record to 2-4-2. The Illini have now won four of their last five matchups against the Boilermakers.