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2010 Women's Soccer Season Preview
Head Coach Bryan Goyings’ Kalamazoo College Women’s Soccer team came within inches of an MIAA Tournament championship last year.  After an impressive stretch run that included a 1-0 victory over arch rival Hope, and a penalty kick shootout victory over conference powerhouse Calvin, the Hornets fell just short against Albion, losing 1-0 on penalty kicks in the 2009 MIAA Tournament Championship game at Mackenzie Field.

 “Last year it was great to have that success,” said head coach Bryan Goyings. “It left the team very hungry for the 2010 campaign.”

The 2010 team hopes to have that same opportunity again this year, only with a different result.  The Hornets return their core group of players for the 2010 season, a year following their second place finish in the MIAA Tournament.  Having lost only three seniors to graduation, expectations are once again high for now full-time head coach Bryan Goyings. Continued>>>

Bryan Goyings named full time Women's Soccer coach
Kalamazoo College named Bryan Goyings its first full-time head women’s soccer coach on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. In addition to his duties as head coach, Goyings will serve the department as recruiting coordinator.

After serving as the part-time head coach the past two seasons, Goyings emerged as the top candidate in the nationwide search to fill the new full-time position.

“The way Bryan rose to the top of the candidate pool is a testament to his accomplishments and abilities,” said Kristen Smith, director of athletics. “Bryan has been a tireless worker on behalf of the women’s soccer program as well as the entire athletic department and College as a whole.

“Bryan is a proven recruiter who has overseen the continued improvement of the women’s soccer program. He is an excellent teammate and ambassador for the College, and he has high expectations to lead the program back to national prominence.”

A 2004 graduate of Kalamazoo College, Goyings joined the women’s soccer coaching staff in 2006 as an assistant coach and helped lead the team to a third-place finish in the MIAA in 2007. He took over as part-time head coach in April of 2008 and has guided the team the past two seasons. After finishing seventh in the MIAA in 2008, Goyings led the Hornets to a third-place finish this past season (5-2-1 record). The Hornets advanced to the championship game of the MIAA Tournament before bowing out as a result of a shootout.

“It is truly a privilege to be named the first full-time head coach in the history of the women’s soccer program at Kalamazoo,” Goyings said. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue rebuilding the Kalamazoo College women’s soccer program to compete on the national level. We have been able to lay that foundation in a limited role, but the opportunity to be on campus full time gives me the chance to focus entirely on our goals of building championship-quality teams while ensuring that our student-athletes have the best experiences on and off the field.

“The team is moving in the right direction, but there is still a tremendous amount of work to be done to establish and maintain the standard which I envision for both the program and our players.”

Originally from Jackson, Mich., Goyings is a graduate of Lumen Christi High School. He currently holds a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “A” License, the highest licensing of any active collegiate soccer coach in the Kalamazoo area. Goyings also holds a National Youth License and a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Goalkeeping Diploma.

Goyings has also been actively involved at various camps and working with the Olympic Development Program in Michigan, training and developing the highest level of youth soccer in the state.  He is presently the assistant coach of the 95 ODP age group.

As a student at Kalamazoo College, Goyings was a four-year letter winner for the Hornets (2000-03). He was a defender on three MIAA championship teams and two NCAA Division III tournament teams, and scored four goals his senior season.

Following graduation from Kalamazoo College, Goyings became heavily involved as a coach in the local youth soccer scene, where his varying posts included time as the head junior varsity girls' coach at Wayland High School, the assistant boys' varsity coach at Plainwell High School, a staff coach for the Portage Lightning Soccer Club, and as a staff coach with the Kalamazoo Kingdom Reserves soccer club.

As recruiting coordinator, Goyings will work to initiate departmental recruiting strategies and initiatives while supporting all coaches and the admission office in their efforts.

The Kalamazoo College women’s soccer team finished 8-6-5 overall in 2009. The Hornets tied for third place in the MIAA with a record of 5-2-1 and advanced to the MIAA Tournament Championship game.

Kalamazoo College creates full-time Women's Soccer coaching position
Kalamazoo College is creating a new position for a full-time women’s soccer coach and member of the physical education department. A national search will begin immediately.

“We are excited about the opportunity to move the women’s soccer program and the entire athletics department forward by making this a full-time position,” said Kalamazoo College Provost Mickey McDonald. “In addition to the coaching that takes place on the field, intercollegiate coaches must be able to recruit successfully and mentor their student-athletes off the field. The process of moving our head coaches to full-time status will better allow the College to meet the needs of the respective teams as well as the entire department and College community.”

The Kalamazoo College women’s soccer team finished 8-6-5 overall in 2009. The Hornets tied for third place in the MIAA with a record of 5-2-1 and advanced to the MIAA Tournament Championship game.

Women’s Soccer at Kalamazoo College began in 1982. The program has an overall record of 326-146-36 for a .677 winning percentage. The Hornets are 165-60-12 (.722) in MIAA play since the league began sponsoring women’s soccer in 1989. Kalamazoo has won eight MIAA championships, made six NCAA III Tournament appearances, and produced 10 NCAA III All-Americans.

Four Women's Soccer players earn All-MIAA honors
Maya Smolcic, Anja Burk, C.J. McCarthy and Jackie Short received All-MIAA honors on Thursday, Nov. 12. Smolcic, a freshman from Troy (Troy HS), was named to the All-MIAA First Team. In conference play the midfielder recorded two goals and three assists. Burk, McCarthy and Short all earned All-MIAA Second Team honors. Burk, a senior defender from Saline (Saline HS), was one of the Hornets' top defenders throughout the year, playing every minute of the conference tournament in which the Kalamazoo defense posted three consecutive shutouts. She was also named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week for week seven of league play. McCarthy, a freshman from Ada (Forest Hills Eastern), was one of the team’s top offensive performers. The forward was Kalamazoo's second-leading scorer posting seven goals and two assists for 16 total points. In league play McCarthy was fifth in total points (9) and fourth in the league in goals (4). She was named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week for week 10 of league play. Short, the Hornets' leading scorer and a freshman from Troy (Athens HS), was recognized with second team honors for being the league’s second-leading scorer with five goals and third in total points (10). The 2009 Kalamazoo College women’s soccer team finished in a tie for third place during the MIAA regular season (5-2-1), and fell to Albion in a shootout in the conference tournament final. The Hornets posted a final overall record of 8-6-5.

C.J. McCarthy named MIAA Women's Soccer Player of the Week
C.J. McCarthy, a freshman from Ada (Forest Hills Eastern HS), was selected as the MIAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. McCarthy was a dangerous attacker for the Hornets with four shots on goal in their MIAA tournament championship game against Albion. She had a near-goal late in regulation that was cleared away by an Albion defender at the last minute. McCarthy is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in her career.

Women's Soccer falls to Albion in shootout of MIAA Tournament Championship
The women's soccer team played Albion to a 0-0 tie after 90 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, but Albion captured the MIAA Tournament Championship by defeating Kalamazoo 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday, Nov. 7. Kalamazoo and Albion each made their first three shots in the shootout. Both teams missed their fourth shot and made their fifth. Kalamazoo missed its sixth attempt and Albion scored to take home the tournament victory. Each team had 13 shots during regulation and overtime. Kalamazoo had an 8-5 advantage in shots on goal. Courtney McCoy made five saves in goal for the Hornets. Kalamazoo finishes the season with a record of 8-6-5. Box Score

Women's Soccer advances to MIAA Tournament Finals
After playing Calvin to a scoreless tie through 90 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime, Kalamazoo won the shootout 3-1 to advance to Saturday's MIAA Tournament Championship. In today's shootout, Paige Howell scored on the Hornets' first attempt. Calvin scored immediately following to tie. Jackie Short scored on Kalamazoo's third attempt, and Julia Schroeder clinched it with a goal in the Hornets' fifth attempt. Courtney McCoy made saves on two of Calvin's four attempts. McCoy made six saves during regulation and overtime. Calvin was the #1 seed in the tournament after finishing 7-1 in the regular season. Kalamazoo entered the tournament as the #4 seed with a 5-2-1 league record. Saturday's MIAA Tournament Championship is scheduled for noon in Kalamazoo. The Hornets will host the #6 seed Albion College, a 1-0 overtime winner over #2 Adrian this afternoon. Kalamazoo and Albion played to a 1-1 tie during the regular season. Box Score

Women's Soccer defeats Hope 1-0, advances to MIAA Semifinals
The women's soccer team defeated Hope 1-0 in the opening round of the MIAA Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 31. Jackie Short scored the game's only goal 4:10 into the first half (Katie Manstrom assist). Kalamazoo outshot Hope 12-8, including 5-2 on goal. Courtney McCoy made two saves in goal to earn the shutout. With the win, Kalamazoo advances to Tuesday's MIAA Tournament Semifinal match at Calvin. That match is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Box Score

Anja Burk and Ben Schroeder earn Academic All-District soccer honors
Kalamazoo College soccer players Anja Burk and Ben Schroeder were selected to receive ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District honors for the 2009 season. Burk, a senior defender from Saline (Saline HS), was selected to the Academic All-District IV Second Team. A biology major with a 3.94 GPA, Burk is a key starter on a defense that has a 1.46 goals against average. She was named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week for week seven this season. Schroeder, a senior goalkeeper from Livonia (Stevenson HS), was selected to the Academic All-District IV Second Team. An economics major with a 3.66 GPA, Schroeder has a 0.75 goals against average with five shutouts in 13 starts. The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American/All-District program is coordinated and voted upon by members of CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). To be nominated, a player must be a starter or significant reserve with a minimum 3.3 GPA.

Women's Soccer suffers 2-1 overtime loss to Alma
The women's soccer team lost 2-1 in double overtime to Alma on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The loss puts Kalamazoo in a third-place tie with Alma in the final regular season standings, but makes Kalamazoo the fourth seed in the MIAA Tournament. As the fourth seed, Kalamazoo is scheduled to host fifth-seeded Hope on Saturday, Oct. 31 at noon. Kalamazoo scored first as Stephanie Verbeek found the back of the net with just 1:20 left in the first half. Alma tied the score in the 78th minute and scored the game-winner off a header in the 16th minute of overtime. Alma had 20 shots to Kalamazoo 17, including 11-10 on goal. Courtney McCoy made nine saves in goal for the Hornets. Box Score

Emily Gray named MIAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
Emily Gray, a freshman from Clarkston (Pontiac Notre Dame Prep HS), was selected as the MIAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. Gray came off the bench to provide a spark for the Hornets in their 3-2 come-from-behind win over Saint Mary’s. Along with her strong ball winning in the midfield, Gray scored the tying goal and set up the eventual game-winning tally with a through ball to an attacking teammate behind the Saint Mary’s backline. She is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in her career.

Jackie Short scores twice in Women's Soccer win over Saint Mary's
The women's soccer team defeated Saint Mary's 3-2 on Saturday, Oct. 24. With the win, the Hornets improve to 5-1-1 in the MIAA and remain in the hunt for an MIAA championship or first-round bye in the MIAA Tournament. Saint Mary's took a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute. Kalamazoo's Emily Gray evened the score with a goal in the 33rd minute (Stephanie Verbeek assist) as the game remained tied 1-1 at halftime. Jackie Short gave the Hornets a 2-1 lead with a goal in the 54th minute (Maya Smolcic assist), and Short scored again just two minutes later to give the Hornets a 3-1 lead (Emily Gray assist). Saint Mary's scored again in the 80th minute to make it 3-2, but Kalamazoo was able to hold on for the win. Kalamazoo had 16 shots to Saint Mary's 10, including 12-8 on goal. Courtney McCoy made six saves in goal for the Hornets (7-5-3 overall). Kalamazoo plays its final regular season game on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. against Alma. Box Score

Saturday's Women's Soccer match moved to Vicksburg High School
The women's soccer match between Kalamazoo and Saint Mary's scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24 has been moved to Vicksburg High School due to unplayable field conditions in Kalamazoo. The start time remains 12:00 p.m.
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Anja Burk named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week
Kalamazoo College's Anja Burk, a junior from Suttons Bay (Suttons Bay HS), was selected as the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week. Burk anchored the Hornets’ defense as they posted consecutive shutouts, edging Trine 1-0 and playing to a double-overtime scoreless tie with Hope. Darling’s strong play has helped the Hornets limit their opposition to an average of less than a goal per game in MIAA play. He is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

Women's Soccer defeats Olivet 4-1 on Homecoming
The women's soccer team helped celebrate Homecoming with a 4-1 win over Olivet on Saturday, Oct. 17. Kalamazoo scored three times during an eight-minute span late in the first half to take a 3-0 lead into halftime. Natalie Reszka scored on a penalty kick in the 30th minute. C.J. McCarthy scored just two minutes later in the 32nd minute (Emily Gray assist). Jackie Jessup scored in the 38th minute (C.J. McCarthy assist). Olivet scored in the 61st minute to make it 3-1. Rachel Pitzer scored Kalamazoo's fourth goal in the 81st minute. Kalamazoo had 15 shots to Olivet's eight, but each team had six shots on goal. Courtney McCoy made five saves in goal for the Hornets (6-5-3 / 4-1-1). Kalamazoo is off until next Saturday, Oct. 24, when the Hornets host Saint Mary's at noon. Box Score

Women's Soccer captures 1-0 overtime win at Hope
The women's soccer team defeated Hope 1-0 in overtime in Holland on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Jackie Short scored the game winner with less than a minute left in overtime to lift the Hornets to a 5-5-3 record overall (3-1-1 MIAA). Kalamazoo outshot Hope 21-7, including 14-5 on goal. Courtney McCoy made five saves on goal for the shutout. This was the first Hornets' win over Hope since the 2001 season. Kalamazoo returns to action with a home game against Olivet on Saturday, Oct. 17 at noon. Box Score

Women's Soccer falls 2-1 to #23 Calvin
The women's soccer team lost 2-1 at Calvin College on Saturday, Oct. 10. Calvin, ranked 23rd in the latest D3soccer.com Top 25, scored two goals in the first eight minutes. Kalamazoo's Jackie Short scored in the 26th minute (Maya Smolcic) to cut the deficit to one, but neither team would score over the final 64 minutes. Calvin had 20 shots to Kalamazoo's six, including 10-3 on goal. Courtney McCoy had eight saves in goal for the Hornets. Kalamazoo returns to action at Hope on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Box Score

Women's Soccer plays Albion to 1-1 tie
The women's soccer team played Albion College to a 1-1 tie on a rain-soaked MacKenzie field on Tuesday, Oct. 6. After a scoreless first half, Albion scored 11 minutes into the second half. Kalamazoo's C.J. McCarthy tied the game with just five minutes remaining in regulation (Maya Smolcic assist). Neither team was able to score in 20 minutes of overtime play, resulting in the third tie of the season for Kalamazoo (4-4-3 / 2-0-1) and the fourth tie for Albion (5-2-4 / 1-1-1 MIAA). Albion had 23 shots to Kalamazoo's 20. Each team had eight shots on goal. Courtney McCoy made seven saves in goal for the Hornets. Kalamazoo returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Calvin. Box Score

Julia Schroeder named MIAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
Julia Schroeder was selected as the MIAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week. Schroeder, a sophomore from Livonia (Stevenson HS), helped the Hornets to their first 2-0 start in MIAA play in eight years with strong offensive play during the week. She scored the game’s only goal on a 25-yard drive to the back of the net as Kalamazoo edged Adrian, 1-0. Schroeder is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in her career.

Women's Soccer wins 1-0 at Adrian
The women's soccer team won 1-0 at Adrian on Saturday, Oct. 3. Julia Schroeder scored the game's only goal in the 22nd minute on a shot from 25 yards out. Adrian outshot Kalamazoo 9-7, including 7-3 on goal. Courtney McCoy made seven saves in goal to earn the shutout. Kalamazoo (4-4-2 / 2-0 MIAA) returns home to host Albion on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. Box Score

Women's Soccer wins MIAA opener at Trine
The women's soccer team won its MIAA opener 5-0 at Trine on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Kalamazoo scored three goals in the first 10 minutes and all five goals in the first 30 minutes. Kalamazoo has 21 shots to Trine's four, including 11-2 on goal. Maya Smolcic scored twice and had an assist. C.J. McCarthy also scored twice. Jackie Short had a goal and an assist. The Hornets return to action on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Adrian. Box Score

Women's Soccer falls 4-0 at Denison
The women's soccer team gave up four second half goals in a 4-0 loss at Denison. After holding the Big Red scoreless through the first half, Denison scored three goals in the first 19 minutes of the second half. Denison (6-2-1 overall) outshot Kalamazoo 27-4, including 13-1 on goal. Courtney McCoy made nine saves in goal for the Hornets. Kalamazoo is scheduled to open MIAA play at Trine on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. Box Score

Women's Soccer wins 3-0 at Marygrove
The women's soccer team won 3-0 at Marygrove College on Wednesday, Sept. 23. C.J. McCarthy scored the first goal (Katie Manstrom assist). Manstrom scored the second goal (Julia Schroeder assist). Jackie Short scored the third goal (McCarthy assist). Kalamazoo returns to action this Saturday with a non-conference match at Denison (Ohio). Box Score

Chelsea Smith named MIAA Soccer Defensive Player of the Week
Chelsea Smith, a junior from Commerce Township (Walled Lake Northern HS), was named MIAA Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. Smith played every minute at center back in two overtime games for the Hornets over the weekend, a 2-1 double overtime loss to Chicago, Ill., and a 2-2 tie with Wooster, Ohio. Smith also assisted on the game-tying goal against Wooster. It’s the second time Smith has been named Player of the Week in her career.

Women's Soccer plays Wooster to 2-2 tie
The women's soccer team played the College of Wooster to a 2-2 tie on Sunday, Sept. 20. Wooster (6-0-2) held a 16-7 advantage in shots, including 8-3 on goal. Kalamazoo took an early 1-0 lead with a goal by C.J. McCarthy just 1:46 into the contest (Jackie Short assist). Wooster tied it up in the 38th minute, and took a 2-1 lead just two minutes later. Julia Schroeder tied the game at 2-2 with a goal in the 54th minute (Chelsea Smith assist). Neither team was able to score over the final 36 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime. Courtney McCoy made six saves in goal for the Hornets. Kalamazoo returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Marygrove. Box Score

Women's Soccer suffers overtime loss to Chicago
The women's soccer team lost 2-1 in overtime to the University of Chicago on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kalamazoo led 1-0 after Jackie Short's goal in the 43rd minute. Chicago tied it up with a goal in the 82nd minute, and scored the game-winner with 4:58 left in the second overtime period. Chicago (5-1) entered the match ranked #22 in the latest D3soccer.com Top 25 poll. Chicago had 24 shots to Kalamazoo's six, including 12-2 on goal. Courtney McCoy made 10 saves in goal for the Hornets. Kalamazoo returns to action on Sunday with a home match against Wooster at 1 p.m. Box Score

Women's Soccer battles Carroll University to 1-1 tie
The women's soccer team played Carroll University (Wis.) to a 1-1 tie in the Hornets' home opener on Saturday, Sept. 12. Carroll (3-0-1 record) scored just seven minutes into the match. Kalamazoo's Jackie Short tied the game with a goal at 35:23 (Megan Martinez assist). Neither team was able to score over the final 54 minutes of regulation and 20 minutes of overtime. Kalamazoo had 12 shots (four on goal) while Carroll had 20 shots (seven on goal). Courtney McCoy made six saves in goal for the Hornets. Kalamazoo returns to action next Saturday, Sept. 19 with a home game against Chicago at noon. Box Score

Women's Soccer wins 3-2 in overtime at Huntington
The women's soccer team defeated Huntington (Ind.) College 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Hornets trailed 2-1 at halftime before Katie Manstrom tied the score with a goal in the 75th minute. C.J. McCarthy scored the game-winner 4:04 into the overtime period. Kalamazoo outshot Huntington 23-11, including 16-7 on goal. Courtney McCoy made four saves in goal for Kalamazoo. The Hornets return to action with their first home match of the year on Saturday at 11 a.m. against Carroll College. Box Score

Women's Soccer held scoreless against #7 Otterbein
The women's soccer team fell 3-0 to 7th-ranked Otterbein on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Ohio Northern. Otterbein scored a pair of goals in the first half and added a third goal midway through the second half. Otterbein had a 20-8 advantage in shots, and a 6-5 advantage in corner kicks. Kalamazoo returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Huntington (Ind.). Box Score

Women's Soccer drops opener at Ohio Northern
The women's soccer team lost its season opener 4-1 at Ohio Northern University on Friday, September 4. Kalamazoo played well in the second half, but was unable to overcome a 3-1 halftime deficit. After falling behind 2-0 in the first 14 minutes, Maggie Rogers scored the Hornets' only goal in the 16th minute. Ohio Northern had a 12-11 advantage in shots (7-4 on goal). The Hornets return to action on Saturday with a match against Otterbein at 1 p.m. at Ohio Northern. Box Score