2016 Simmons Women's Soccer News

  • Soccer Earns USC College Team Academic Award for 2016-17 Season
    October 19, 2017
    KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Simmons College women's soccer team has been named a recipient of the United Soccer Coaches (formerly the National Soccer Coaches Association of America) Team Academic Award for the 2016-17 academic year it was announced by the USC. The honor is given to soccer programs throughout the United States for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team.
  • Friedman to Play for Team USA at 20th World Maccabiah Games
    May 24, 2017
    PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Simmons College women's soccer player Tasha Friedman (Phoenix, Ariz.) has been selected to compete for the Maccabi USA Open Women's Soccer Team at the 20th World Maccabiah Games, which will take place July 4-18 in Israel, it was announced recently by Maccabi USA Open Women's Soccer Chairman Marc Backal, along with Head Coach Wendi Whitman and Assistant Coach Catie Chase.
  • Soccer Lands Five on GNAC All-Conference Team
    November 07, 2016
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons College’s Kashka Gammon (Nashua, N.H.) was named to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer First Team, while Cíara Forde (Quincy, Mass.) was selected to the Second Team and Tasha Friedman (Phoenix, Ariz.), Jessie Pratt (Westfield, Mass.) and Rachel Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) were all tabbed to the Third Team it was announced today by the league.
  • Soccer Falls at Saint Joseph's (Maine), 3-1, in GNAC Quarterfinals
    October 30, 2016
    PORTLAND, Maine - The fourth-seeded Saint Joseph's College (Maine) women's soccer team scored two unanswered goals in the second half to come away with a 3-1 victory over visiting number five seed Simmons College this afternoon at Deering Memorial Stadium in Portland, Maine in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship Tournament Quarterfinals. The Sharks fall to 8-9-2 on the season, while the Monks improve to 10-6-3.
  • Soccer Edged by Eastern Connecticut, 1-0, in Regular-Season Finale
    October 26, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons College women's soccer team was edged by visiting Eastern Connecticut State University, 1-0, this evening at Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 8-8-2 on the season, while the Warriors are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 games and run their win streak to three straight, while improving to 11-3-2 on the season.
  • Forde Leads Soccer over Saint Joseph, 3-0
    October 22, 2016
    WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - Sophomore midfielder Cíara Forde (Quincy, Mass.) netted a pair of goals to lead the Simmons College women's soccer team to a 3-0 victory over host University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at USJ Soccer Field in West Hartford, Conn. The Sharks improve to 8-7-2 overall and 7-4 in league play, while the Blue Jays fall to 6-10-1 and 4-6-1.
  • Soccer Falls to Johnson & Wales, 4-0
    October 19, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. - The Simmons College women's soccer team was defeated by visiting Johnson & Wales University, 4-0, this evening in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match on Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 7-7-2 overall and 6-4-0 in league play, while the Wildcats extend their unbeaten streak to 10 straight, including eight consecutive wins to improve to 13-2-3 and 8-0-2.
  • Gilbert Named GNAC Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week Again
    October 17, 2016
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons College’s Rachel Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week for the week of October 10-16, it was announced today by the league. The honor marks the second time this season that Gilbert has earned the award. She was also named the top rookie for the week of September 19-25.
  • Forde Leads Soccer over Anna Maria, 3-0
    October 15, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – Sophomore midfielder Cíara Forde (Quincy, Mass.) netted a goal and assisted on another to lead the Simmons College women’s soccer team to a 3-0 victory over visiting Anna Maria College this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks are unbeaten in six of their last seven matches and improve to 7-6-2 overall, including 6-3-0 in league play, while the AMCATS fall to 2-12-0 and 1-8-0.
  • Soccer Plays Eastern Nazarene to 1-1 Tie in Double Overtime
    October 12, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons College women’s soccer team played to a 1-1 tie in double overtime against visiting Eastern Nazarene College this evening at Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks are now 6-6-2 on the season, while the Lions are 3-10-1.
  • Gammon Leads Soccer over Mount Ida, 5-0
    October 10, 2016
    NEWTON, Mass. – Junior midfielder Kashka Gammon (Nashua, N.H.) tallied five points on a pair of goals and an assist to lead the Simmons College women’s soccer team over host Mount Ida College, 5-0, this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at Alumni Field in Newton, Mass. The Sharks have won four of their last five contests and improve to 6-6-1 overall and 5-3-0 in GNAC play, while the Mustangs fall to 3-10-0 and 1-7-0.
  • Soccer Defeated by Lasell, 2-0
    October 08, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – The Simmons College women's soccer team was defeated by visiting Lasell College, 2-0, this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 5-6-1 overall and 4-3-0 in league play, while Lasers run their unbeaten streak to 10 straight and improve to 9-2-1and 6-0-1.
  • Klane Leads Soccer to 6-1 Victory over Norwich
    October 05, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. - The Simmons College women’s soccer team displayed a balanced attack, led by junior forward Gabrielle Klane’s (Franklin, Mass.) two goals, as it overpowered visiting Norwich University, 6-1, this evening in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at Daly Field in Brighton Mass. The Sharks improve to 5-5-1 and 4-2-0 in conference play, while the Cadets fall to 2-7-1 and 1-5-0.
  • Halle Named GNAC Co-Goalkeeper of the Week
    October 03, 2016
    WINTRHOP, Mass. – Simmons College’s Casey Halle (Watertown, Mass.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Co-Goalkeeper of the Week for the week of September 26 to October 2, it was announced today by the league.
  • Gammon Leads Soccer over Suffolk, 4-0
    October 01, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – Following a scoreless first half, the Simmons College women’s soccer team broke out for four goals in the second stanza to cruise past Suffolk University this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks improve to 4-5-1 on the season and 3-2-0 in conference play while the Rams drop to 4-5-0 and 2-3-0.
  • Soccer Blanks Emmanuel, 3-0
    September 28, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – Three different players scored for the Simmons College women’s soccer team in a 3-0 victory over visiting Emmanuel College this evening in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks improve to 3-5-1 overall, including 2-2-0 in league play, while the Saints fall to 4-7-1 and 1-2-1.
  • Gilbert Named GNAC Women's Soccer Rookie of the Week
    September 26, 2016
    WINTHROP, Mass. – Simmons College women’s soccer player Rachel Gilbert (Falmouth, Mass.) has been named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Rookie of the Week for the week of September 19-25, it was announced today by the league.
  • Soccer Downed at St. Joseph's (ME), 2-0
    September 24, 2016
    STANDISH, Maine - The Saint Joseph's College (Maine) women's soccer team netted a goal in each half to come away with a 2-0 victory this afternoon over visiting Simmons College in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference at Westerly Field in Standish, Maine. The Sharks fall to 2-5-1 overall and 1-2-0 in league play, while the Monks improve to 5-4-1 and 2-0-1.
  • Klane, Halle Lead Soccer to 1-0 Win at Westfield State
    September 21, 2016
    WESTFIELD, Mass. - Junior forward Gabrielle Klane (Franklin, Mass.) scored the only goal of the night with just over five minutes to play to give the Simmons College women's soccer team a 1-0 victory over host Westfield State University at Alumni Field this evening in Westfield, Mass. The Sharks improve to 2-4-1 on the season, while the Owls fall to 3-3-0.
  • Soccer Defeated at Albertus Magnus, 2-0
    September 17, 2016
    NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Albertus Magnus College women's soccer team scored a pair of goals in the opening half en-route to a 2-0 victory over visiting Simmons College this afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference match at Celentano Field in New Haven, Conn. The Sharks fall to 1-4-1 overall, including 1-1-0 in league play, while the Falcons improve to 2-3-1 and 1-0-1.
  • Soccer Falls at Wheaton, 2-0
    September 15, 2016
    NORTON, Mass. - The Wheaton College women's soccer team scored a pair of goals in the final 15 minutes of play to defeat visiting Simmons College this afternoon at Mirrione Stadium in Norton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 1-3-1 on the season, while the Lyons extend their winning streak to six straight to open the season at 6-0-0.
  • Forde Leads Soccer in Rout over Rivier, 7-0
    September 10, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – Sophomore midfielder Cíara Forde (Quincy, Mass.) netted a pair of goals and added an assist for a career-high five points to lead the Simmons College women’s soccer team in a 7-0 rout over visiting Rivier University this afternoon in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference opener at Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks improve to 1-2-1 overall and 1-0-0 in conference play, while the Raiders fall to 0-2-1 and 0-1-0. The match followed the college’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to officially open the Daly Athletics Complex.
  • Soccer Edged in Overtime at Smith, 2-1
    September 08, 2016
    NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - Junior forward Gabrielle Klane (Franklin, Mass.) netted the lone goal for the Simmons College women's soccer team in a 2-1 overtime loss at host Smith College today in Northampton, Mass. The Sharks fall to 0-2-1 on the season, while the Pioneers improve to 2-0-1.
  • Halle, Bondi Lead Soccer to 1-1 Overtime Tie with Lesley
    September 03, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. – Senior midfielder Allison Bondi (Macomb, Mich.) netted her first Division III goal and junior keeper Casey Halle (Watertown, Mass.) made nine saves to lead the Simmons College women’s soccer team in a 1-1 tie with visiting Lesley University this afternoon on Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The Sharks are now 0-1-1 on the season, while the Lynx are now 1-0-1.
  • Soccer Edged by Wellesley, 2-1
    September 01, 2016
    BOSTON, Mass. - Sophomore forward Mikayla Elliott (Lowell, Mass.) netted the lone goal for the Simmons College women's soccer team in a 2-1 loss to visiting Wellesley College this evening at Daly Field in Brighton, Mass. The match was the first-ever played on the turf at Daly Field. The Sharks fall to 0-1, while the Blue improve to 1-0 following the season-opener for both squads.
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