Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Soccer
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Women's Soccer
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Western Illinois women's soccer faces critical OVC matchups
Western Illinois University's women's soccer team is preparing for crucial matches against Eastern Illinois and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in the penultimate week of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) season. The Leathernecks, who currently hold a 2-6-4 overall record and are winless in conference play, will face Eastern Illinois on Thursday at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois. This will be their first home encounter with the Panthers since 2015.
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Leathernecks fall to Tennessee Tech; remain winless in OVC play
Western Illinois University's soccer team, the Leathernecks, faced a challenging match against Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, TN. The match was part of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) series, where Tennessee Tech maintained their undefeated status with a 3-0-1 record.
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Western Illinois loses close match against Southern Indiana
Western Illinois University's women's soccer team faced Southern Indiana on Thursday in their first home match in two weeks. The match marked the first encounter between the two teams as members of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).
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Western Illinois prepares for key OVC soccer matches against Southern Indiana and Tennessee Tech
Western Illinois University's women's soccer team is set to face Southern Indiana and Tennessee Tech in their upcoming Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) matches. The Leathernecks, with a current record of 2-4-4 overall and 0-0-3 in the OVC, will host Southern Indiana on Thursday, October 5 at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois. They will then travel to Cookeville, Tennessee, to play against Tennessee Tech on Sunday, October 8.
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Leathernecks secure third OVC point with draw against UT-Martin
Western Illinois University’s soccer team, the Leathernecks, secured their third point of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) season with a 1-1 draw against UT-Martin on Sunday. This match marked the first time Western scored and conceded goals in conference play this season, following two previous goalless draws.
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Western Illinois women’s soccer faces UT-Martin for first time
Western Illinois University’s women's soccer team is set to face UT-Martin on Sunday, October 1, at the Skyhawk Soccer Field in Martin, Tennessee. This marks the first encounter between these two teams as Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) opponents.
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Isabel Navas Rodriguez earns third OVC Keeper of the Week honor
The Leatherneck women's soccer team celebrated a significant achievement this week as senior goalkeeper Isabel Navas Rodriguez was recognized for her outstanding performance. The player from Madrid, Spain, secured the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Keeper of the Week award after achieving twelve saves in two consecutive shutout matches.
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Leathernecks secure second OVC point with scoreless draw against Morehead State
Western Illinois University's women's soccer team faced Morehead State in their first away match in the Ohio Valley Conference on Sunday. The game concluded with a scoreless draw, highlighting Western's strong defensive performance.
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Leathernecks debut in OVC ends in goalless draw against SEMO
The Leathernecks played their inaugural conference match as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference on Thursday, facing the Redhawks of Southeastern Missouri State. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team able to score.
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Leathernecks prepare for key Ohio Valley Conference matchups
Western Illinois University's women's soccer team is preparing for its Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) matches against Southeastern Missouri State and Morehead State. The Leathernecks will face Southeastern Missouri State on Thursday, September 21, at John MacKenzie Alumni Field in Macomb, Illinois. This game marks the first encounter between these teams in over two decades. Western holds a balanced record of 2-2-0 against the Redhawks from previous meetings between 1999 and 2001.
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Leathernecks fall to Illinois State despite extra-player advantage
The Leathernecks faced a challenging match against Illinois State, resulting in a 4-1 defeat. The game, held in Normal, Illinois, saw Haley Glover score all four goals for the Redbirds. Kelsi McThenia managed to score the only goal for the Leathernecks with a header in the 49th minute, assisted by Rita Moran.
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Western Illinois defeats Green Bay with help from freshman Alanna Pennington
Western Illinois University secured a victory against Green Bay on Thursday, winning 3-1. Freshman Alanna Pennington played a crucial role in the win by scoring two goals.
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Leathernecks aim for comeback in weekend soccer matches
Western Illinois University's soccer team is preparing for two upcoming matches this weekend. The Leathernecks, currently holding a 1-3-1 record, will face Green Bay on Thursday and Illinois State on Sunday.
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Western suffers significant defeat against Milwaukee
The Leathernecks faced a challenging match in Milwaukee, resulting in their largest loss of the season. On Sunday, they were defeated 4-0 by the Horizon League's Milwaukee team, extending their winless streak against this opponent to ten matches.
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Western narrowly defeated by Loyola in Chicago soccer match
Western's defense held firm for 81 minutes before Loyola managed to score the first goal of the game. The Ramblers had a strong performance, recording 25 shots with 11 on target. Leatherneck goalie Isabel Navas Rodriguez was tested throughout but made eight saves, allowing only one goal.
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Western Illinois soccer faces tough road challenges at Loyola and Milwaukee
Western Illinois University's soccer team is preparing for two road matches against Loyola Chicago and Milwaukee. The Leathernecks will face the Loyola Ramblers on Thursday, August 31 at 7 p.m. CT at Loyola Soccer Park in Chicago, IL. They will then travel to Engelmann Stadium in Milwaukee, WI to play the Milwaukee Panthers on Sunday, September 3 at 1 p.m. CT.
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Rodriguez earns OVC goalkeeper award again
Isabel Navas Rodriguez has been recognized as the Ohio Valley Conference's Goalkeeper of the Week for the second consecutive time. The Western Illinois senior goalkeeper achieved this honor following her performance against Northern Iowa, where she secured a 0-0 draw with six saves, marking her second shutout of the season.
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Western holds Northern Iowa to a scoreless draw
Western and Northern Iowa ended their match in a draw, with both teams unable to score despite strong performances. The Panthers made nine attempts at goal, six of which were on target but did not result in any goals.
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Western Illinois vs. Northern Iowa soccer match rescheduled due to heat
Due to the extreme heat forecasted for this afternoon, changes have been made to the schedule and location of the women's soccer match between Western Illinois and Northern Iowa. The game will now take place at 8 p.m. tonight at Macomb High Stadium, situated at 1525 South Johnson Street.
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Western Illinois prepares to face Northern Iowa after recent win
Western Illinois University is set to face Northern Iowa in a soccer match scheduled for Thursday, August 24, at Macomb High School in Macomb, Illinois. Western Illinois enters the game with a 1-1 record this season. The Leathernecks lost their first match against Northern Illinois with a score of 3-0 but bounced back with a victory over Chicago State Cougars, winning 1-0. Sachiko Gamo scored the decisive goal in that game.