2009 Soccer News

2009 Soccer Season in Review

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Third year head coach Kanae Haneishi guided the Mount Holyoke soccer team to an overall record of 4-12-1 in 2009. The Lyons made their second straight appearance in the NEWMAC Tournament after posting a league mark of 3-5-1. They fell 3-1 to top seeded Wellesley College in the Quarterfinal Round.

Awards Handed Out at Annual Athletic Banquet

Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration this evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Squash Head Coach Allen Fitzsimmons served as the event's emcee. Soccer team member Lauren Orr earned the prestigious Alumnae Association Scholar-Athlete Award.

Seniors Honored at Scholar Athlete Reception

Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Prior to the annual athletics awards celebration this evening, 17 Mount Holyoke seniors representing 11 teams were honored as part of the College's second annual Scholar Athlete Reception. The recognition event highlighted those student-athletes who have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.

2010 Soccer Alumnae Match

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The soccer team took part in its annual alumnae match on Saturday at the Turf Field. A total of 11 former Lyons made their way back to South Hadley to take part in the event. After participating in a friendly scrimmage, current members of the team joined the alums and their families for a reunion party.

SAAC Newsletter: Spring 2010

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mount Holyoke College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committe has released its Spring 2010 Newsletter. Read about the soccer team's trip to Japan, Kathryn Brummer's life as a student-athlete and more!

Mount Holyoke to Host Japan in Soccer Friendly

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Members of the Mount Holyoke soccer team will take part in an intercultural match with Japanese college players Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. on the Turf Field. It will be the third year in a row that the teams have participated in the event.

Soccer Team Travels to Japan

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke soccer team recently spent a week touring Japan. Junior defender Kim Johnson blogged about the trip on the Soccer Team Blog.

Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie to Speak at Mount Holyoke

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Award winning documentary filmmaker and well known motivational speaker Jenny Mackenzie will be visiting Mount Holyoke College on Tuesday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. to present her new film entitled "Kick Like A Girl." Her appearance will highlight the College's National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration.

Video - New at the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Kendall Sports & Dance Complex was recently renovated and stocked with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Find out about Mount Holyoke's new athletic facilities.

NEWMAC Announces Fall Academic All-Conference Squads

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The NEWMAC recently announced its 2009 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Twenty-one Mount Holyoke College student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

Soccer Collects NEWMAC Postseason Accolades

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sisters Terry and Lauren Orr were joined on the NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team by goalkeeper Ingibjörg Magnúsdóttir.

Mount Holyoke to Host Sports Career Night

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mount Holyoke will host a Sports Career Night on Thursday, November 5.

"Lyon of the Week" Award Goes to Markell

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Senior soccer team member Perry Markell has been named “Lyon of the Week” for the week of October 25 - November 1.

Soccer Bounced By Wellesley in NEWMAC Quarterfinals, 3-1

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Wellesley downed Mount Holyoke College 3-1 in a NEWMAC Quarterfinal Round contest this afternoon.

Soccer Prepares For NEWMAC Tournament

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke soccer team has qualified for the NEWMAC Tournament for the second year in a row.
Tournament Bracket

Soccer Punches Ticket to NEWMAC Tournament With Convincing Win Over Coast Guard, 9-2

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke soccer team cruised to a convincing 9-2 victory over Coast Guard this evening.

Soccer Plays To Deadlock With MIT, 1-1

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke soccer team played to a 1-1 tie with MIT in NEWMAC action at the Soccer Field this afternoon.

Soccer Upsets Clark, 1-0

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Perry Markell snapped a scoreless tie in the 75th minute, catapulting the Mount Holyoke soccer team to to a stunning 1-0 triumph over NEWMAC foe Clark this evening.

Cooke Collects "Lyon of the Week" Accolades

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sophomore soccer player Mary Cooke has been named “Lyon of the Week” for the week of October 12-18.

Babson Surges Past Soccer, 3-2

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Amy Festa lifted the Babson soccer team to a 3-2 triumph over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke this afternoon at Hartwell-Rogers Field.

Soccer Stuns Springfield, 2-0

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Led by Mary Cooke, the Mount Holyoke soccer team picked up a stunning 2-0 triumph over national power Springfield this afternoon at the Soccer Field

WPI Nips Soccer, 1-0

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

WPI’s posted a 1-0 victory over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke this afternoon at Alumni Field.

Soccer Takes Part in Friends of Jaclyn Event

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke soccer team participated in the second annual "Friends of Jaclyn Race/Walk" last weekend at Amherst College.

Smith Bests Soccer, 2-0

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Smith soccer team blanked longtime rival Mount Holyoke this afternoon at the Soccer Field.

Soccer Silenced by Wellesley, 4-0

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Wellesley soccer team secured a 4-0 triumph over NEWMAC foe Mount Holyoke this afternoon.

Soccer Silenced by MCLA, 2-0

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The MCLA soccer team picked up a 2-0 triumph over non-conference foe Mount Holyoke this afternoon.

Soccer Falls to Wheaton, 2-0

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Wheaton soccer team downed Mount Holyoke 2-0 this afternoon at the Mount Holyoke Soccer Field.

Wesleyan Shuts Down Soccer, 4-0

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Wesleyan soccer team blanked non-conference foe Mount Holyoke this evening at the Mount Holyoke Soccer Field

Elms Rallies Past Soccer, 3-2

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Junior midfielder Alison Couture recorded a pair of goals to push the Elms soccer team to a 3-2 victory over Mount Holyoke this afternoon at Leary Field

Connecticut Stifles Soccer, 3-0

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Connecticut College women’s soccer team earned a 3-0 victory over visiting Mount Holyoke College this afternoon at the Jean C. Tempel Green.