The Wellesley Blue were defeated in the NEWMAC semi-finals by Springfield College 1-0 on November 7. The loss was a devastating one as the Blue previously beat Springfield in the regular season. Both teams came out strong and Springfield managed to squeak one through in the 52nd minute. Despite the loss, it was clear the Wellesley Soccer team fought a tough battle and left everything out on the field.
The Blue look ahead to training hard in the offseason and coming out next year stronger than ever.
Let's give a big thanks to the seniors this year and their parents: Katie Martore, Kathleen Keating, Catherine Caruso, and Lo White. These seniors were a special class who consistently lead their team day in and day out. Thanks for giving it your all!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
NEWMAC Regular Season Champions
By the numbers since the last blog (and last loss)...
13 Goals
5 Wins
4 Shut-Outs
4 OT Periods
2 NEWMAC Players of the Week
#1 Seed in NEWMAC
The Wellesley College soccer team has held an undefeated record since our last loss against MIT in early October. Rehearsed set-plays, outstanding finishes, perfect crosses, game winners in overtime, and very solid team defense have lead to the best regular season finish in 10 years. After a rocky start in September the Blue finished up NEWMAC regular season play with a record of 6-1-2 and a first seed position for playoffs.
As a #1 seed the Blue played #8 Mt. Holyoke this past weekend and came out on top with a 3-1 win. Meredith Roy and Chelsea Patry each were awarded with a goal and assist. The third goal was scored by Jen Marble, widely known as Dozer, as she scored her first career goal.
We would also like to recognize Chelsea Patry and Megan Turchi as each First-Year received NEWMAC Player of the Week Awards on two separate occassions for their outstanding offensive play. Chelsea leads the team in goals and assists with 22 points and Megan in second with 12 points contributing to 4 game winners.
Although much of our success can be contributed to our offensive threat, our team defense has played just as an important role in our one month undefeated streak. Goalkeeper Katie Martore has made key saves time and time again, including an incredible save against Wheaton in a 0-0 tie to clinch first place. That being said, the entire defensive line and team shape all over the field has improved tremendously throughout the season.
This weekend we host NEWMAC semi-finals against Springfield College at 1 pm. Stay updated at the Wellesley Athletics website with live stats.
13 Goals
5 Wins
4 Shut-Outs
4 OT Periods
2 NEWMAC Players of the Week
#1 Seed in NEWMAC
The Wellesley College soccer team has held an undefeated record since our last loss against MIT in early October. Rehearsed set-plays, outstanding finishes, perfect crosses, game winners in overtime, and very solid team defense have lead to the best regular season finish in 10 years. After a rocky start in September the Blue finished up NEWMAC regular season play with a record of 6-1-2 and a first seed position for playoffs.
As a #1 seed the Blue played #8 Mt. Holyoke this past weekend and came out on top with a 3-1 win. Meredith Roy and Chelsea Patry each were awarded with a goal and assist. The third goal was scored by Jen Marble, widely known as Dozer, as she scored her first career goal.
We would also like to recognize Chelsea Patry and Megan Turchi as each First-Year received NEWMAC Player of the Week Awards on two separate occassions for their outstanding offensive play. Chelsea leads the team in goals and assists with 22 points and Megan in second with 12 points contributing to 4 game winners.
Although much of our success can be contributed to our offensive threat, our team defense has played just as an important role in our one month undefeated streak. Goalkeeper Katie Martore has made key saves time and time again, including an incredible save against Wheaton in a 0-0 tie to clinch first place. That being said, the entire defensive line and team shape all over the field has improved tremendously throughout the season.
This weekend we host NEWMAC semi-finals against Springfield College at 1 pm. Stay updated at the Wellesley Athletics website with live stats.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Ups and Downs
The week began with a big result against conference opponent Coast Guard. The Blue came out a little slow but after 17 minutes of play Catherine Caruso scored her first goal of the season, and well deserved it was! Caruso was awarded the "Heart/Blood-On-Her-Sleeve" team award as she acquired multiple stitches to the mouth, some broken fingers, and a banged up knee (all that in a game that we won 4-1!). Caruso's goal came from a solid thru ball by Nikki Fermanis.
The next goal of the half was scored by Chelsea Patry as she knocked in her fifth goal of the season. The last goal of the half was scored by First Year, Alicia Imada of an Erin Simons assist. Alicia's goal marked her first career point.
The second half was just as dominant as the first, as the Blue scored a fourth goal as Catherina Caruso played a nice ball to Meredith Roy who hit the back of the net.
A few days later the Blue traveled to MIT for another conference game. Unfortunately, MIT came out on top with a 2-1 lead. The Blue came out a bit flat first half, as we closed the half down 2-0. The second half was much improved, but as the saying goes..."too little, too late."
The Blue look ahead to their next conference game this Tuesday against WPI who is currently 8th in the conference in points.
The next goal of the half was scored by Chelsea Patry as she knocked in her fifth goal of the season. The last goal of the half was scored by First Year, Alicia Imada of an Erin Simons assist. Alicia's goal marked her first career point.
The second half was just as dominant as the first, as the Blue scored a fourth goal as Catherina Caruso played a nice ball to Meredith Roy who hit the back of the net.
A few days later the Blue traveled to MIT for another conference game. Unfortunately, MIT came out on top with a 2-1 lead. The Blue came out a bit flat first half, as we closed the half down 2-0. The second half was much improved, but as the saying goes..."too little, too late."
The Blue look ahead to their next conference game this Tuesday against WPI who is currently 8th in the conference in points.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Big Results
Over the past week the Wellesley soccer team has taken a huge leap forward. With two more wins under our belt, one being a conference game, the team is turning it around at the perfect point.
Our first big win of the week was just a few towns over at Brandeis University. The game started off a bit shaky with Brandeis scoring just 2:23 into the contest, but Wellesley quickly picked it up. We finally broke through about 15 minutes into the second half off a Chelsea Patry corner who found Five Head (Erin Simons) in the box. The goal was enough to take us into over time...
And in just 15 seconds of over time play Megan Turchi lofted a ball from about 30 yards, scoring the golden goal game winner!
The next game against Mt. Holyoke was held during Homecoming weekend at Wellesley. Despite the rainy weather, fans gathered and cheered on the Blue to a 4-0 victory. The first goal was scored by Amanda Young, off a through ball from Dozer (Jen Marble). The next three goals were scored in the second half by another Chelsea Patry corner, as well as a cross by Dozer to Patry. The last goal "sealed the deal" as Megan Turchi scored a penalty kick after Jennie Krasker was taken down in the box. The win marked the third shut out for the Blue and two more conference points.
Our first big win of the week was just a few towns over at Brandeis University. The game started off a bit shaky with Brandeis scoring just 2:23 into the contest, but Wellesley quickly picked it up. We finally broke through about 15 minutes into the second half off a Chelsea Patry corner who found Five Head (Erin Simons) in the box. The goal was enough to take us into over time...
And in just 15 seconds of over time play Megan Turchi lofted a ball from about 30 yards, scoring the golden goal game winner!
The next game against Mt. Holyoke was held during Homecoming weekend at Wellesley. Despite the rainy weather, fans gathered and cheered on the Blue to a 4-0 victory. The first goal was scored by Amanda Young, off a through ball from Dozer (Jen Marble). The next three goals were scored in the second half by another Chelsea Patry corner, as well as a cross by Dozer to Patry. The last goal "sealed the deal" as Megan Turchi scored a penalty kick after Jennie Krasker was taken down in the box. The win marked the third shut out for the Blue and two more conference points.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Staying Positive
The past few weeks haven't gone as we originally planned but we are keeping our heads up!
Despite a few tough losses and a tie, the results don't tell the whole story. Overall, we have outshot all but two opponents nearly 2:1.
Our first game after the Wellesley Invitational was against currently Nationally ranked Skidmore College. Although we started off the game with a quick goal and a lead within the first ten minutes, Skidmore answered with two goals in the first half and one in the second. First Year, Chelsea Patry, scored the lone goal.
Our next game was against Bates who had an early goal, which was all they needed to secure the win. Despite 15 second half shots by the Blue to Bates' 9, Bates held on to the victory.
Lastly, our most recent game marked the beginning of NEWMAC conference play at Smith College. The game was extremely aggressive on both ends and was a tough battle, leading to a tough result as we tied 1-1 after 120 minutes of play. The tying goal by the Blue came five minutes after Smith's goal in the second half, scored by Nikki Fermanis.
Up next...Brandeis!
Up next...Brandeis!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Fall 2009...And We're Off!
The Wellesley College Soccer Program is coming off a fantastic weekend as we won our third Wellesley Invitational in a row! Before we get into the dramatic win through penalty kicks let's look back at how we got here...
Thursday, August 27 the team arrived for the first day of preseason happy to be reunited and start a fresh season of Wellesley soccer. With nine First Year's, the atmosphere of the team was slightly nervous but very excited. Over the next few days preseason entailed a variety of fitness tests, tactical training, technical training, scrimmages (with a 7-0 win over Emmanuel), an intense water polo match, and an interesting yoga session... As the grueling week ended and the soreness slowly disappeared, we found ourselves to no longer be a team full of First Year's but one cohesive unit both on and off the field.
Our first game showed normal first game jitters as we dropped a 2-0 decision to Roger Williams. Despite the loss, we held off a 2008 second round NCAA team to a scoreless first half. After the game we took a short vacation to Cape Cod where we ate a big dinner and stayed at Katie Martore's beautiful home.
Our next game against Endicott, a 2008 third round NCAA team, looked much better as we moved the ball around quicker, played to feet, and overall began playing Wellesley soccer. Unfortunately, we picked it up a little too late and lost 3-2. The first goal was scored by Nikki Fermanis, off a picture perfect cross from Catherine (Scrappy) Caruso. The next goal came from Meredith Roy as she finished a nice ball from First Year, Kara Lungmus.
This past weekend we hosted the Wellesley Invitational dominating Simmons on Saturday and pulling out a win in pk's against SUNY New Paltz for the championship. Despite only a one goal win against Simmons (goal by First Year Chelsea Patry), we had over 90% of the possession and keepers Katie Martore and Sarah Gray claimed a shut out. It was an overall team win as we out shot our opponent 25-12 and earned five corners.
The first win of the tournament brought us to the championship game against SUNY New Paltz where we ended in a double overtime tie. Both defenses held strong as 37 shots were taken between the two teams, the Blue with 22 shots. Due to the game being a tournament game, after 110 minutes of play it was time for penalty kicks. Katie Martore stepped in goal for the Blue stopping one shot and watching one sail over the crossbar, ultimately leading to a Wellesley victory. Pk's were scored by Amanda Young, Catherine Caruso, Megan Turchi, and Tristen Chin. Tristen Chin, a First Year defender was awarded the Wellesley Invitational MVP for her strong play in the back and game-changing overlapping runs up the line.
Up next Wellesley soccer faces Skidmore College for their first away game of the season.
Thursday, August 27 the team arrived for the first day of preseason happy to be reunited and start a fresh season of Wellesley soccer. With nine First Year's, the atmosphere of the team was slightly nervous but very excited. Over the next few days preseason entailed a variety of fitness tests, tactical training, technical training, scrimmages (with a 7-0 win over Emmanuel), an intense water polo match, and an interesting yoga session... As the grueling week ended and the soreness slowly disappeared, we found ourselves to no longer be a team full of First Year's but one cohesive unit both on and off the field.
Our first game showed normal first game jitters as we dropped a 2-0 decision to Roger Williams. Despite the loss, we held off a 2008 second round NCAA team to a scoreless first half. After the game we took a short vacation to Cape Cod where we ate a big dinner and stayed at Katie Martore's beautiful home.
Our next game against Endicott, a 2008 third round NCAA team, looked much better as we moved the ball around quicker, played to feet, and overall began playing Wellesley soccer. Unfortunately, we picked it up a little too late and lost 3-2. The first goal was scored by Nikki Fermanis, off a picture perfect cross from Catherine (Scrappy) Caruso. The next goal came from Meredith Roy as she finished a nice ball from First Year, Kara Lungmus.
This past weekend we hosted the Wellesley Invitational dominating Simmons on Saturday and pulling out a win in pk's against SUNY New Paltz for the championship. Despite only a one goal win against Simmons (goal by First Year Chelsea Patry), we had over 90% of the possession and keepers Katie Martore and Sarah Gray claimed a shut out. It was an overall team win as we out shot our opponent 25-12 and earned five corners.
The first win of the tournament brought us to the championship game against SUNY New Paltz where we ended in a double overtime tie. Both defenses held strong as 37 shots were taken between the two teams, the Blue with 22 shots. Due to the game being a tournament game, after 110 minutes of play it was time for penalty kicks. Katie Martore stepped in goal for the Blue stopping one shot and watching one sail over the crossbar, ultimately leading to a Wellesley victory. Pk's were scored by Amanda Young, Catherine Caruso, Megan Turchi, and Tristen Chin. Tristen Chin, a First Year defender was awarded the Wellesley Invitational MVP for her strong play in the back and game-changing overlapping runs up the line.
Up next Wellesley soccer faces Skidmore College for their first away game of the season.
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