http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com en-us en-us http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204944617_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team recently received a 'Be a Fan' Award at the Seventh Annual Unified Sports Cup Awards Banquet hosted by the Special Olympics organization and Unified Sports. The banquet was held on Monday, May 10 in Plantsville, Conn, and recognized those who volunteer their time to better the community. Quinnipiac head coach Dave Clarke received the award in representation of the women's program and its' contributions over the past decade. Wed, 12 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204944617_1 2010-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204940930_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team, along with the Quinnipiac Intramurals Department raised over $600 dollars in the First Annual 'Give Cancer the Boot!' event on Saturday, May 1 at the Quinnipiac Soccer Field. The event was played in sponsorship of a local Connecticut soccer player named Jamie Botteon who was recently diagnosed with cancer. Tue, 04 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204940930_1 2010-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204938596_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team fell to their alumni counterparts by a score of 3-1 at the annual alumni game held on Saturday, April 24 at the Quinnipiac Soccer Field. Senior Susan Donovan (Cork, Ireland), who was playing for the alumni, was named the Most Valuable Player at the event as she scored the first two goals for the former players. Sophomore Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) scored the lone goal for the current team on the day. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204938596_1 2010-04-29T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204938111_1 Sophomore forward Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) was named the Quinnipiac University Women's Soccer Player of the Year at the team's annual banquet held last Friday. Senior defender Hanne Walleck (South Glastonbury, Conn.) earned the Player's Player of the Year Award while freshman Jillian Strassner (Avon, Conn.) was named the Young Player of the Year. Also honored was sophomore Chelsea Smith (Terryville, Conn.) who earned the team's Academic Player of the Year award on the evening. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204938111_1 2010-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204916362_1 Quinnipiac University women's soccer Head Coach Dave Clarke has announced the signing of three players to National Letters of Intent. Taylor Healey (Milford, Conn.), Rebecca Kiting (Canberra, Australia) and Aine McKeever (Derry City, Ireland) will join the Bobcats' roster for the Fall 2010 season. Healey and Kiting will serve as defenders for Quinnipiac, while McKeever will play at center midfield. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204916362_1 2010-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204915815_1 Quinnipiac University Women's Soccer Head Coach Dave Clarke and his coaching staff will hold a Female Coaches Clinic free of charge this Sunday, Mar. 28, in the Quinnipiac Athletic Center. The clinic will be held in conjunction with the women's soccer spring-season game against Marist at the Quinnipiac Soccer Field. The clinic will take place after the game and will run from 6-8 p.m. in the Athletic Center's conference room on the Mount Carmel Campus. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204915815_1 2010-03-25T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204913726_1 Quinnipiac University Women's Soccer Head Coach Dave Clarke recently served as Technical Director of the United Soccer League Super Y-League National Olympic Development Camp in Tampa, Fla. It was the second consecutive year Clarke worked at the ODP Camp, helping select the best players to represent the Super Y-League and be considered for the United States Youth National Teams. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204913726_1 2010-03-22T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204910396_1 Furtuna Velaj is most known for athletic prowess here at Quinnipiac University. She is a 5-foot-6 scoring machine who has a knack for the big goal. Since arriving here two years ago, Velaj has catapulted herself into the nation's spotlight as one of the current great point scorers in Division I Women's Soccer. Velaj has already started rewriting Quinnipiac's record books in the past two years of play. The soccer accolades pile up just like her game winning goals, but Velaj believes there is more to life than soccer. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204910396_1 2010-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204848659_1 Quinnipiac University women's soccer sophomore Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's (NSCAA) NCAA Division I Women's All-Northeast Region Third Team. She earned the honor after her 30-point season with the Bobcats in 2009. This is the third postseason award for Velaj, as she received NEWISA All-New England honors last week and was named to the All-Northeast Conference First Team in early November. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204848659_1 2009-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204847018_1 Quinnipiac University women's soccer freshman and Jamaica-native Kemesha Woodfine (Stamford, Conn.) is currently representing her home country in the Women's U-20 CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) Tournament. Woodfine has appeared in three games for the National U-20 squad so far, and has scored a goal and tallied an assist during her time on the field. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204847018_1 2009-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204845586_1 Senior defender Hanne Walleck (South Glastonbury, Conn.) and sophomore forward Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) of the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team were named to the New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association's All-New England Second Team, honoring notable women's Division I soccer players across New England. This is the third post-season accolade for Walleck, while it is the second garnered by Velaj. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204845586_1 2009-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204842273_1 For the fifth consecutive season, the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team was named an National Soccer Coaches Association of America Academic College Team for the 2008-09 academic year. To become eligible to receive this award, the entire team must accumulate a cumulative grade-point-average of 3.00 or above on a 4.00 scale. Quinnipiac was one of 326 programs across the country to qualify for this accolade. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204842273_1 2009-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204835587_1 Senior defender Hanne Walleck (South Glastonbury, Conn.) of the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team has been selected as one of seven fullbacks to play in the 2009 New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association Senior Bowl scheduled for next month. Walleck will play on a team of 21 women's soccer players from colleges and universities throughout New England. The game is currently scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. The location has not yet been determined. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204835587_1 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204829969_1 Two members of the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team were named to the 2009 Northeast Conference All-Tournament Team after their postseason appearance against Monmouth University on Nov. 6. Senior defender Hanne Walleck (South Glastonbury, Conn.) and sophomore forward Kristina Del Mistro (East Williston, N.Y.) each earned a spot on the All-NEC team as announced by the conference this afternoon. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204829969_1 2009-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204828392_1 Freshman midfielder Jillian Strassner (Avon, Conn.) of the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team was named the Northeast Conference Rookie of the Year, as announced at the NEC Banquet this evening. Strassner also earned a spot on the All-Conference First Team alongside sophomore forward Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.), who earned a spot on that squad for the second consecutive season. Senior defender Hanne Walleck (South Glastonbury, Conn.) was named to the All-Conference Second Team for her efforts on the Bobcats back line. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204828392_1 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204828771_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team lost to Monmouth University, 1-0, this afternoon in the first round of the Northeast Conference Tournament hosted by Central Connecticut State. With the loss, the Bobcats end their season with an 8-7-2 final record with a 7-3-1 position in the NEC. The Hawks improve to 14-4-1 on the year, with a 9-1-1 stance in conference play. With the win, Monmouth advances to the Northeast Conference Championship game that will be played on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. The Hawks will take on tournament-host Central Connecticut in the final game, as the Blue Devils defeated Long Island, 1-0, in game one of the semifinals. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204828771_1 2009-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204827894_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team will head to Central Connecticut State Friday, Nov. 6 to take on Monmouth University in the Northeast Conference Tournament Semifinals. The Bobcats will face off against the Hawks at 1:30 p.m., in their first postseason appearance since 2004. In its last outing, Quinnipiac defeated Saint Francis (PA), 1-0, in its final regular-season home game on Nov. 1. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204827894_1 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204826136_1 Freshman goalkeeper Biz Cook (Appleton, Wis.) of the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team was named the adidas/Northeast Conference Defensive Player and Rookie of the Week after she helped the Bobcats shut out Robert Morris and Saint Francis (PA) in their final regular-season weekend series, earning a bid into the postseason. This is the second time Cook has been recognized by the conference this season. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204826136_1 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204825601_1 Senior Lindsay Oliveri (Waltham, Mass.) scored the second goal of her career and the lone goal of the game as the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team defeated Saint Francis (PA), 1-0, Sunday afternoon in the Bobcats final regular season game. The win improves Quinnipiac's overall record to 8-6-2 with a 7-2-1 position in the Northeast Conference. The loss drops the Red Flash to 8-8-2 on the year, with an even 5-5 record in the conference. The loss eliminates Saint Francis from the NEC Tournament that starts on Nov. 6 at Central Connecticut. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204825601_1 2009-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204824943_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team will host St. Francis (PA) in their final regular-season game of the 2009 season. Before the 1 p.m. kickoff, the Bobcats will honor their seven graduating seniors, playing in their final home game at the Quinnipiac Soccer Field. The Bobcats most recently clinched a bid into the Northeast Conference tournament after they defeated Robert Morris, 3-0, on Oct. 30. This is the first time the Bobcats have appeared in the postseason tournament since 2004 where they lost in the first round to Central Connecticut, 3-0. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204824943_1 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204824124_1 Quinnipiac University women's soccer sophomore Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) has been named to the 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District 1 University Division Second Team, as released by the College Sports Information Directors of America today. Velaj was one of two Northeast Conference players named to the three-team All-District 1 squad after carrying a 3.66 grade-point average in political science. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204824124_1 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204824209_1 Sophomore forward Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) recorded the third hat trick of her career as the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team earned a bid into the Northeast Conference Tournament with its 3-0 win against Robert Morris Friday afternoon. Freshman goalkeeper Biz Cook (Appleton, Wis.) posted her fourth shutout of her career in the victory. The Bobcats record now improves to 7-6-2 overall on the season, with a 6-2-1 stance in conference play. The Colonials' record drops to 8-8-1 overall with a 4-4-1 conference record. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204824209_1 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204823318_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team's game against St. Francis (PA) on Sunday, Nov. 1, originally scheduled for 12 p.m., has been changed to 1 p.m. due to Northeast Conference regulation. The Bobcats will conduct a Senior Day ceremony, honoring the team's seven graduating seniors, before the 1 p.m. kickoff at the Quinnipiac Soccer Field. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204823318_1 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204823609_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team will host Robert Morris Friday afternoon in their final weekend of regular-season play. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. at the Quinnipiac Soccer Field. The Bobcats need two points on the weekend (one win or two ties) to clinch a berth into the Northeast Conference Tournament that starts next weekend. Quinnipiac currently ranks third in the conference with 16 points, and most recently fell, 4-1, to the number-two seed, Monmouth, on Oct. 25. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204823609_1 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204820871_1 Junior forward Meagan McLoughlin (Rocky Hill, Conn.) scored her second goal of the weekend as the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team lost to Monmouth, 4-1, Sunday afternoon. The Bobcats' record drops to 6-6-2 overall with a 5-2-1 stance in the Northeast Conference. The Hawks improve to 11-4-1 on their season with a 6-1-1 record in conference play. Quinnipiac will drop to third place in the NEC with 16 points, while Monmouth holds on to second place with 19 points. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204820871_1 2009-10-25T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204819995_1 Sophomore Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) scored the game-winning goal with one second remaining in double overtime as the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team defeated Mount St. Mary's, 3-2, Friday night at Waldron Family Stadium. With the win, the Bobcats improve to 6-5-2 (5-1-1 NEC), while the Mountaineers fall to 5-9-2 (3-3-1 NEC). Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204819995_1 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204820201_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team will play their final regular-season road game Sunday, Oct. 25 when they travel to West Long Branch, N.J. to take on Monmouth. The Bobcats and the Hawks are tied in second place in the conference, as they each have tallied a 5-1-1 NEC record. The two teams will kick off at 1 p.m. at The Great Lawn. In their last outing, Quinnipiac defeated Mount St. Mary's, 3-2, in double overtime on Oct. 23. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204820201_1 2009-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204819047_1 The Quinnipiac University women's soccer team kicks off its final regular-season road weekend Friday night when they travel to Mount St. Mary's. The Bobcats and the Mountaineers are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the Waldron Family Stadium. In their last outing, the Bobcats defeated Wagner, 4-2, on Oct. 18. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204819047_1 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204817077_1 Three members of the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team swept the adidas/Northeast Conference weekly awards after two victories at home this past weekend. Sophomore forward Furtuna Velaj (Stamford, Conn.) was named Player of the Week, freshman midfielder Jillian Strassner (Avon, Conn.) was named Rookie of the Week and freshman goalkeeper Biz Cook (Appleton, Wis.) was named Defensive Player of the Week. This is the second time that Velaj has earned the Player of the Week honors this season, while Cook and Strassner were honored for the first time. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204817077_1 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204817806_1 Nine members of the Quinnipiac University women's soccer team volunteered at the Fall 2009 Middle School Unified Sports Soccer Tournament on Oct. 6 sponsored by the CIAC and Special Olympics Connecticut. The team was on hand to officiate and assist the participants in the tournament. This is the tenth consecutive year that the team has helped out at this event. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/releases/204817806_1 2009-10-20T04:00:00Z