2011 Tartan Women's Soccer News

Struble Heads Women’s USA Deaf Soccer Team at 2012 Deaf World Cup in Turkey
Struble Heads Women’s USA Deaf Soccer Team at 2012 Deaf World Cup in Turkey

July 11, 2012

Carnegie Mellon University Head Women’s Soccer Coach Yon Struble will coach the USA Deaf Soccer women’s team in the Deaf World Cup, held in Ankara, Turkey July 16-28.

Soccer Opened a World of Doors for Elsa Wu
Soccer Opened a World of Doors for Elsa Wu

February 28, 2012

For Elsa Wu, one of the most decorated women’s soccer players in Carnegie Mellon University history, soccer provided everything she felt she needed in college. It was a friend outside of soccer, however, that helped land her a future away from Carnegie Mellon and soccer.

Women’s Soccer Athlete Anna Albi Earns Pat Blayden Spirit of Sport Award
Women’s Soccer Athlete Anna Albi Earns Pat Blayden Spirit of Sport Award

February 10, 2012

Carnegie Mellon University sophomore Anna Albi (Cincinnati, Ohio/Summit Country Day) of the women’s soccer program was named the Pat Blayden Spirit of Sport Award winner during Chatham College’s celebration of Girls and Women in Sports Day on Friday, February 10. Chatham has hosted an awards banquet honoring high school and college female athletes for the past 17 years. At the banquet, three high school and one college athlete receive the Pat Blayden Spirit of Sport Award for their contributions in the classroom, athletic arena and community.

Women's Soccer Announces Summer Camp Dates
Women's Soccer Announces Summer Camp Dates

January 31, 2012

Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer head coach Yon Struble has announced summer camp dates for 2012. The program will host an elite camp and goalkeeping academy from Wednesday, August 1 through Saturday, August 4.

Carnegie Mellon University Hires Shannon Agnew as Women’s Soccer Assistant
Carnegie Mellon University Hires Shannon Agnew as Women’s Soccer Assistant

January 16, 2012

The Carnegie Mellon University women’s soccer program, under the helm of head coach Yon Struble, announced the hiring of Shannon Agnew as full-time assistant coach. Agnew officially began January 15.

Team Earns Academic Honor from NSCAA
Team Earns Academic Honor from NSCAA

January 12, 2012

The Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team earned the NSCAA College Team Academic Award for its performance in the classroom for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Tartans are one of 572 women's teams to achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Carnegie Mellon Announces UAA 25th Anniversary Women's Soccer Team
Carnegie Mellon Announces UAA 25th Anniversary Women's Soccer Team

December 15, 2011

As part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the University Athletic Association (UAA), the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Athletics is honored to announce the school’s all-time UAA women's soccer team.

Wu Named to NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region Team
Wu Named to NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region Team

December 12, 2011

Carnegie Mellon University senior women's soccer player Elsa Wu (Ellicott City, Md./Centennial) was honored by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America on the 2011 NCAA Women's Division III All-Great Lakes Region team. Wu earns the honor for the second consecutive year.

Wu Earns Fourth All-UAA Women’s Soccer Honor with Five Others Recognized
Wu Earns Fourth All-UAA Women’s Soccer Honor with Five Others Recognized

November 14, 2011

Carnegie Mellon University senior Elsa Wu (Ellicott City, Md./Centennial) earned her fourth All-University Athletic Association (UAA) Women’s Soccer honor, becoming the fourth Tartan in history to accomplish this feat. Wu is joined by five others who received recognition from the league’s coaches on Monday, November 14.

Tartans Drop Road Game at #5 Emory
Tartans Drop Road Game at #5 Emory

November 05, 2011

The Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team closed out the regular season at #5 Emory University on Saturday, November 5. The Eagles prevailed 2-0 to preserve their undefeated season at 15-0-2 as the Tartans finish at 9-7 overall and 3-4 in the University Athletic Association.

Tartans Top Brandeis on Senior Day
Tartans Top Brandeis on Senior Day

October 30, 2011

Following a tough 3-2 loss to New York University, the Carnegie Mellon University women’s soccer team bounced back strong with a victory over Brandeis University, 1-0, Sunday, October 30. With the victory the Tartans improve to 9-6, (3-3 UAA) while the Judges are now 6-10-2 (0-5-1 UAA).

Tartans Fall in Tightly Contested Match with NYU
Tartans Fall in Tightly Contested Match with NYU

October 28, 2011

The Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team fell in a tightly contested match, 3-2, to New York University on Friday, October 28, in Pittsburgh. The Tartans drop to 8-6 overall and 2-3 in the University Athletic Association while the Violets jump to 11-5 and 2-3.

Early Goal Drops Tartans Against #22 Case Western
Early Goal Drops Tartans Against #22 Case Western

October 16, 2011

An early goal by Case Western Reserve University prevented the Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team from winning its third straight as the Spartans prevailed 2-0 on Sunday, October 16, in University Athletic Association (UAA) action. The Tartans are now 8-5 on the year and 2-2 in the league while the #22 Spartans improve to 10-2-2 and 3-1.

Tartans Come Back to Top Rochester on the Road
Tartans Come Back to Top Rochester on the Road

October 14, 2011

Freshman shine in helping the Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team win its second University Athletic Association (UAA) contest with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at University of Rochester on Friday, October 14. The Tartans move up to 8-4 on the year and 2-1 in the UAA as Rochester falls to 7-4 and 2-1.

Reid's Early Goal Lifts Tartans to a1-0 Win Over #19 Chicago
Reid's Early Goal Lifts Tartans to a1-0 Win Over #19 Chicago

October 09, 2011

Carnegie Mellon University freshman Savina Reid's (Briarcliff Manor, N.Y./Briarcliff) goal in the 30th minute of play was all the Tartans needed to defeat the Maroons of Chicago on Sunday afternoon, October 9. The 1-0 victory for the Tartans improves their record to 7-4 and 1-1 in University Athletic Association (UAA) play while the 19th-ranked Maroons are now 6-4-1, 0-1-1.

#12 Washington Outlasts Tartans 3-0
#12 Washington Outlasts Tartans 3-0

October 02, 2011

The Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team fell on the road to #12 Washington University in St. Louis 3-0 on Sunday, October 2, in each team's first University Athletic Association game of the season. The Tartans are now 6-4 on the year while the Bears move to 10-1.