Tag: Women’s Soccer
Syracuse struggles to stop Duke's offensive pressure in 2-0 loss
Duke's offense constantly pressured the Syracuse defense, totaling 15 shots and two Kayla McCoy goals on Sunday afternoon at SU Soccer Stadium. Read More »
Syracuse tries switching formation to combat No. 4 Duke in 2-0 loss
The Blue Devils overwhelmed the Orange as it scrambled to try and make a memory on Senior Day. Read More »
Syracuse switches Alex Lamontagne and Taylor Bennett but can’t match Virginia in 3-1 loss
Wheddon felt Syracuse matched Virginia for 75 minutes, but the other 25 cost the team even with versatile players in new positions. Read More »
Clock runs out on Syracuse in 3-1 loss to No. 13 Virginia
The Orange couldn't overcome two unanswered goals from the Cavaliers. Read More »
Phil Wheddon seeks balance as head coach while trying to be the goalkeeper mentor he never had
Wheddon’s playing days were marked by an absence of a mentor. He had nobody to tell him how to prepare pregame and be a professional. His private sessions with his goalkeepers as Syracuse’s head coach show lessons learned since. Read More »
Syracuse’s defense provides offense for stagnant Orange in conference play
The Orange has only scored three times in conference play , with defenders sinking two of the goals. Read More »
Brackett’s dip in production mirrors Syracuse's struggles in conference play
The sophomore forward has only one goal in seven conference games. Read More »
Syracuse falls to North Carolina State, 3-0, after recording lowest shot output of year
North Carolina State sophomore Tziarra King outshot the Orange herself (6-4) and nearly scored as many goals as Syracuse has in conference play. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes corner kick struggles to beat Miami, 1-0
The Orange didn't generate any goals on its three corner kicks on Wednesday afternoon. Read More »
Bennett's goal lifts Syracuse over Miami, 1-0, in defense heavy game
On a day where the rest of the offense struggled, defender Taylor Bennett made the difference for the Orange. Read More »
Syracuse to play rescheduled game against Miami 5 weeks after Irma blew Hurricanes season into chaos
The winds sounded like a freight train. Power lines rested in every street and drivers blew through broken traffic lights. Still, Miami feels like they dodged the worst of it. Read More »
Notre Dame's offensive pressure proves too much in Syracuse's 2-0 loss
The Fighting Irish constantly pressured the Syracuse defense, unleashing 28 shots in the 2-0 win on Sunday afternoon. Read More »
Syracuse captures its 1st conference win of the season by beating Pitt 2-0
Senior goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan also recorded her 300th save in the win. Read More »
Syracuse's defense suffers setback after 7-goal North Carolina outburst
The Orange had only allowed one goal in ACC play before the game at North Carolina, where it surrendered seven. Read More »
How the SU Soccer Stadium grass is designed to outperform the elements
A snowy climate, droughts and ripped-up grass don’t faze the Syracuse grounds crew. Read More »
To best utilize personnel, Syracuse adopts the 3-5-2 formation
Despite opening up some holes on defense, the new formation has keyed in better offense for the Orange. Read More »
Freshman Kate Donovan adding scoring for Syracuse despite making just 4 starts
Donovan is second on the team with three goals despite being a freshman and making only four starts. Read More »
No. 5 North Carolina wallops Syracuse, 7-0
Only two players for SU, Kate Hostage and Alex Lamontagne, recorded more than one shot in the blowout. Read More »
Syracuse copes with players leaving for national team play
Georgia Allen was not at practice on September 18. She, instead, practiced with a different group, thousands of miles away. Read More »
Kailee Coonan hitting stride at Syracuse with kicking, tackling and quickness
Coonan’s abilities have earned her a key role as a freshman, and her continued development is something to watch for as she adjusts to playing at SU. Read More »
After years of booming kicks, Taylor Bennett seeks a diversified approach
Bennett winds up, swings and can easily pummel the ball from her own net 60 yards downfield past midfield. It’s a skill that got her to this point in her career. She's also looking to stifle it. Read More »
Syracuse ties No. 19 Clemson, 0-0, in hot conditions
On one of the hottest September days in Syracuse since 1936, Syracuse tied No. 19 Clemson at SU Soccer Stadium. The Orange played more defensively, forcing Clemson to shoot from outside the penalty area often. Read More »
Syracuse ties No. 19 Clemson, 0-0
After two overtime periods, no team could find the back of the net Sunday afternoon. Read More »