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University of Minnesota WOmen's Club soccer
About Us
The University of Minnesota Women's Club Soccer team was founded in 2008 and became a formalized Sports Club on campus in 2015. We are regulated by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), and compete in Region V.
We foster a level of dedication, enrichment, and values that complements the academic initiatives of this University. To be considered eligible to play, athletes must maintain at least a 1.65 cumulative GPA, carry a minimum of 13 credits as a undergraduate or 6 credits for graduate students, and be within 6 years of the first term of full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student.
The club team competes against D1 clubs, DII and DIII colleges and universities, and local women's league teams. We have regular practices and a full game schedule. We compete in the NIRSA Regional tournament, and have qualified for the National Tournament in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
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Mission Statement
To provide an environment and atmosphere for young women to work as a team towards a common goal. To give women an opportunity to continue their soccer careers while holding a high academic standard amongst the squad. To represent the University of Minnesota and Sports Clubs within the state of Minnesota, Region V, and the United States.
Club History
FALL 2021
The 2021 roster advanced to the NIRSA National Tournament in Foley, Alabama after placing second at Regionals. At Nationals, the team won their pool and advanced to the the round of 16. This was the first time the club advanced after 3 wins in their pool. The team fell to the two-time reigning champions, Ohio State in a 1-3 loss in the knockout stage of the tournament.
Due to the 2019 COVID Pandemic, there were no regional or national tournaments held. The squad played a two game series against Twin-Cities rival, St. Thomas, winning both games to cap off the season.
2020/2021
2019/2020
The 2019 team traveled to Boulder Colorado for the Region V tournament. Under the supervision of coach Adrea Carroll-Franck, the team captured their first regional championship in the clubs history. The team later went onto Nationals in Austin, Texas where the team qualified for a position in the top bracket for the first time.
2018/2019
The 2018 club team saw program growth, making its way back to their second straight NIRSA National tournament appearance. The team competed in the second division at Nationals in Alabama. The Gophers recorded a winning sweep in the regular season matches due to a high scoring frontline and solid defense.
The 2016 team saw great strides in developing the club and establishing the team within the Midwest region. The team quickly rose to the top within region V. UMNW matched the level of Division three varsity teams in the metro area and opposing BIG 10 club teams.
2017-2018
2016/2017
The 2017 birthed the club's first National tournament appearance.
2015/2016
Fall 2015
In Coach Ali Maghrak's first season coaching the UMN Women's Club soccer, the club saw a move towards organization within the team. Under the team's first year as an established club affiliated with the University's 'Sports Club', the team was funded money to purchase a set of Nike jerseys.
A new era for the University of Minnesota Women's Club soccer team! UMNW makes the move to the club's first year affiliated to the University's Sports Club organization.
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The University of Minnesota Women's Club Soccer team was first established in 2008.
We Want to hear from you!
We are always looking for ways to improve our club! Please reach out to us at umnclubsoccer@gmail.com with questions, concerns, suggestions and inquiries.
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