Women's soccer Archives

Giving Day generated a record number of gifts from around the world for student groups and organizations on campus. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Giving Day generates record engagement — more than 17,000 gifts from across the globe

The gifts, which came from 28 countries, exceeded expectations in the midst of the year-long COVID-19 pandemic. The 24-hour philanthropic blitz offered support for student groups and organizations on campus.

by Ian Thomsen April 9, 2021

Senior captain Eve Goulet moves the ball forward during a practice at Parson’s Field. Head coach Ashley Phillips has high praise and expectations for Goulet. “Her leadership and grit, she’s always been stable for us,” Phillips said. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Hungry for a championship, Huskies prepare for the long haul

After a disappointing loss to eventual conference champion Hofstra in the semifinals of the 2018 CAA tournament, the Northeastern women’s soccer team is hoping to bounce back with another shot at the championship.

by Irvin Zhang August 20, 2019

USA's Samantha Mews joy after scoring the 8-0 goal during the FIFA Women soccer World Cup 2019 Group F match, USA vs Thailand in Reims stadium, Reims, France on June 11th, 2019. USA won 13-0. Photo by Henri Szwarc/Abaca/Sipa USA(Sipa via AP Images)

Yes, the US women’s 13-0 victory over Thailand in the World Cup is a problem. But not for the reason you think.

“The score sends a message to FIFA that it needs to reinforce for its member-countries that subsidizing women’s sport is a priority,” said Dan Lebowitz, who is the executive director of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern. “This kind of score differential wouldn’t happen if there were better feeder systems around the globe.”

by Molly Callahan June 13, 2019

Isabel Haber was reminded of why she loves rugby after she lost everything she owned in a fire. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Nothing could stop her love of rugby

Isabel Haber was reminded of why she loves rugby after she lost everything she owned in a fire. Amid its season-long run to the national playoffs, her Northeastern women’s club rugby team organized a fundraiser with contributions from other teams in the area.

by Ian Thomsen December 7, 2018

Northeastern soccer scores a win-win with new head coaches

As first-year head coaches of Northeastern’s men’s and women’s soccer teams, Chris Gbandi and Ashley Phillips are working hard to build winners both on and off the field. The women’s team will host Boston College on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Parsons Field, with a pre-game barbecue beginning at 12:30 p.m.

by Jason Kornwitz September 9, 2016

Huskies shooting for CAA title, NCAA tournament berth

The women’s soccer team will kick off the 2015 season on Friday at No. 11 South Carolina. Here’s a preview of what you can expect from the two-time defending Colonial Athletic Association champion.

by Jason Kornwitz August 19, 2015

Northeastern celebrates Homecoming 2014

Homecoming 2014 was one to remember, as the Northeastern community enjoyed a visit from actor Kevin Spacey, celebrated the Curry Student Center's 50th anniversary, watched several thrilling wins by Northeastern Athletics, and much more.

by Joe O'Connell November 17, 2014

Women’s soccer features fresh faces, high hopes

The Huskies hope that strong depth, stellar conditioning, and a demanding non-conference schedule will lead to a successful season.

by Greg St. Martin August 22, 2013

Game on

Several Northeastern men’s and women’s sports teams have started strong, knocking off ranked opponents and flexing their scoring touch in tournaments around the country.

by News@Northeastern August 27, 2012

3Qs: U.S. women on the brink of historic success

Tracey Leone, the women’s soccer coach at Northeastern, looks at Team USA and its chances of winning its first FIFA World Cup title since 1999.

by Jason Kornwitz July 12, 2011

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