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Michigan Wolverines
women's soccer
Founded1994; 30 years ago (1994)[1]
UniversityUniversity of Michigan
Head coachJennifer Klein (6th season)
ConferenceBig Ten
LocationAnn Arbor, Michigan
StadiumU-M Soccer Stadium[2]
(Capacity: 2,200)
NicknameWolverines
ColorsMaize and blue[3]
   
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
2002, 2013, 2021
NCAA Tournament Round of 16
2002, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2021
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2021
NCAA Tournament appearances
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2023
Conference Tournament championships
1997, 1999, 2021

The Michigan Wolverines women's soccer team is the women's intercollegiate soccer program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Michigan has won three Big Ten tournaments and has advanced as far as the quarterfinals in the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship since the creation of the program in 1994. The Michigan women's soccer team plays its home games at the U-M Soccer Stadium on the university campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

History

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Women's soccer has been a varsity sport at the University of Michigan since 1994, and the team has played in the Big Ten Conference since its formation.[1] The team has won the Big Ten conference tournament twice, in 1997 and 1999, although it has never won a regular season conference title: the best it has finished is second place, which it has done on four separate occasions.[1] Michigan's best result in the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship was a quarterfinal appearance in 2002.[1] All of these achievements came during the tenure of Debbie Rademacher (née Belkin), who coached the team from its inception in 1994 until 2007.[1][4]

Since the 2008 season, the team has been coached by Greg Ryan, who was previously the head coach of the United States women's national soccer team.[4][5] Under Ryan, the team has qualified for three berths in the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship, although it has not won any Big Ten titles.[4] On January 25, 2018, it was announced that the University of Michigan and coach Greg Ryan decided to part ways after a 6–6–6 last season, 3–5–3 in Big Ten Play. Ryan was 103–64–36 in his time at Michigan.[6]

On February 28, 2018, Michigan hired Jennifer Klein as head coach.[7] On September 21, 2021, Michigan announced they extended Klein's contract through the 2025 season.[8]

In 2021, Michigan won its 300th match as a varsity program and their third Big Ten Tournament in program history.[9][10]

Roster

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As of 11 Sep 2024[11]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
00 GK United States USA Stephanie Sparkowski
1 GK United States USA Sophie Homan
2 MF United States USA Abby Zugay
3 MF United States USA Beanie Harshe
4 MF United States USA Lilley Bosley
5 FW United States USA Kali Burrell
6 MF United States USA Adi Walick
7 FW United States USA Jasmine Raines
8 DF United States USA Taylor Brennan
9 FW United States USA Zoey Milton
10 DF United States USA Campbell Jewell
11 DF United States USA Christa Hayden
12 DF United States USA Tamia Tolbert
13 FW Canada CAN Syah Mangat
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 FW United States USA Ella Jablinskey
15 DF United States USA Josie Owen-Kren
16 FW United States USA Gabrielle Prych
17 DF United States USA Ella Sims
18 FW United States USA Elle Ervin
19 MF United States USA Avery Kalitta
20 FW United States USA Sam Suplee
21 MF United States USA Vickie Jones
22 MF United States USA Katie Mallory
23 MF United States USA Sierra Sargent
25 MF United States USA Avery Peters
26 MF United States USA Jenna Lang
27 DF Dominican Republic DOM Stella Tapia
33 DF United States USA Aniyah League

Coaching Staff

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As of March 31, 2024
Position Name
Head coach United States Jennifer Klein
Assistant coach United States Tori Christ
Assistant coach United States Holly Hein
Director of Operations United States Elizabeth Linkous
Sports scientist United States Jacob Kromberg
Soccer analyst United States Conner Williams
Reference:[12]

Stadium

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U-M Soccer Stadium as it appeared during the 2013 season

Michigan has played at the U-M Soccer Complex since 2008, and at the U-M Soccer Stadium (built on the site of the Soccer Complex) since 2010.[2]

The entire complex cost $6 million to build and includes three fields, including separate practice fields for both the women's and men's teams.[2] The 2,200-seat stadium is built around the central field, and it includes stands on both sides of the field that are both covered by a roof.[2]

The stadium features a press box, separate home locker rooms for both the women's and men's teams, an athletic medicine training room, and handicap seating, as well as restrooms and concessions for spectators.[2]

Seasons

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Year Coach Overall Conference Standing Postseason Coaches'
poll 		AP poll
1994 Debbie Rademacher 10–7–2 1–6 7th
1995 Debbie Rademacher 7–11–2 1–5–1 8th
1996 Debbie Rademacher 10–7–3 3–3–1 4th
1997 Debbie Rademacher 18–4–1 7–1–1 2nd NCAA First Round
1998 Debbie Rademacher 14–7–1 5–3–1 5th NCAA Second Round
1999 Debbie Rademacher 17–6–1 8–1–1 2nd NCAA Second Round
2000 Debbie Rademacher 13–9–1 6–3–1 3rd NCAA Second Round
2001 Debbie Rademacher 13–8–1 8–2 2nd NCAA Second Round
2002 Debbie Rademacher 16–7–1 7–2–1 2nd NCAA Quarterfinals
2003 Debbie Rademacher 11–8–6 4–2–4 4th NCAA Third Round
2004 Debbie Rademacher 11–9–2 6–3–1 3rd NCAA First Round
2005 Debbie Rademacher 8–9–4 3–6–1 T6th
2006 Debbie Rademacher 9–7–6 4–3–3 5th NCAA First Round
2007 Debbie Rademacher 3–9–6 1–5–4 9th
Debbie Rademacher: 160–108–37 65–45–20
Greg Ryan (Big Ten) (2008–2017)
2008 Greg Ryan 4–10–5 1–6–3 11th
2009 Greg Ryan 6–9–5 1–4–5 T8th
2010 Greg Ryan 10–5–4 5–3–2 5th NCAA First Round
2011 Greg Ryan 9–8–2 4–6–1 T8th
2012 Greg Ryan 16–5–3 7–2–2 3rd NCAA Third Round
2013 Greg Ryan 18–4–1 9–1–1 2nd NCAA Quarterfinals
2014 Greg Ryan 12–5–3 8–2–3 3rd
2015 Greg Ryan 12–7–2 6–3–2 5th
2016 Greg Ryan 10–5–5 6–3–2 4th NCAA First Round
2017 Greg Ryan 6–6–6 3–5–3 10th
Greg Ryan: 103–64–36 50–35–24
Jennifer Klein (Big Ten) (2018–present)
2018 Jennifer Klein 9–9–1 5–5–1 T-6th
2019 Jennifer Klein 17–6–1 8–2–1 T-2nd NCAA Round of 16
2020 Jennifer Klein 5–3–3 5–3–3 T-7th
2021 Jennifer Klein 18–4–3 6–2–2 3rd NCAA Quarterfinals
2022 Jennifer Klein 7–8–3 2–6–2 12th
2023 Jennifer Klein 7–7–4 3–5–2 T-7th NCAA First Round
Jennifer Klein: 63–37–15 29–23–11
Total: 326–209–86 131-96-53

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

Awards and honors

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Big Ten Midfielder of the Year
Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year
First Team All-Big Ten
Second Team All-Big Ten
  • Ani Sarkisian (2016)
  • Reilly Martin (2016, 2018)
  • Nicky Waldeck (2016)
  • Sarah Stratigakis (2017, 2018, 2020, 2021)
  • Taylor Timko (2017)
  • Meredith Haakenson (2019)
  • Raleigh Loughman (2019, 2020)
Big Ten All-Freshman Team
  • Ani Sarkisian (2014)
  • Reilly Martin (2015)
  • Sarah Stratigakis (2017)
  • Janiece Joyner (2018)
  • Jayde Riviere (2019)
  • Danielle Wolfe (2019)
  • Sammi Woods (2020)
  • Avery Kalitta (2021)

All-Americans

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First Team All-American
Second Team All-American

Notable alumnae

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This is a list of former players who have received international caps and/or have played professional soccer.

Updated April 30, 2023

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Women's Soccer Year-By-Year Results". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e "U-M Soccer Stadium". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "University of Michigan Style Guide: Colors". July 7, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Women's Soccer Coaching History". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  5. ^ "Greg Ryan". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  6. ^ "Michigan women's soccer coach Greg Ryan won't return". UsaToday.com. Usa Today. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  7. ^ "Klein Selected to Lead Michigan Women's Soccer Program". MGoBlue.com. February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  8. ^ Kemps, Scott (September 21, 2021). "Klein Inks Contract Extension Through 2025 Season". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  9. ^ Kemps, Scott (September 12, 2021). "Loughman's Second-Half Brace Leads Women's Soccer to 300th Program Victory". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  10. ^ Kemps, Scott (November 7, 2021). "Wolverines Capture First B1G Tournament Title Since 1999 With Win Over Rutgers". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  11. ^ "2023 Women's Soccer Roster". Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "Michigan Women's Soccer Coaches". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
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