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Freshman goalkeeper, Vic Graham, has started three games this year for the Wildcats going 2-0-1. Photo courtesy of Chico Wildcats.

Freshman goalkeeper provides spark for women’s soccer

Andrew Baumgartner // October 23, 2018

Chico State women’s soccer had an impressive 13 game unbeaten streak to start the season, the longest such streak in program history. The streak couldn’t have been accomplished without the...

Pooja Patel keeps control of the ball during the 'Cats practice. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Women’s soccer team succeeds despite struggles

Jordan Jarrell // September 9, 2016

Chico State women’s soccer found success early in their season, with a strong defense and aggressive offense paving the way for their triumph. The team had a promising preseason, with one win...

Junior Lindsey Dias winds up to kick the ball in a game last semester. Photo credit: Allisun Coote

Soccer player succeeds on the field and in the classroom

Esther Briggs // February 10, 2016
Junior soccer player Lindsey Dias is recognized not only her play on the field, but her academic successes as well.
Shelby Lanksbury (left), junior forward, says having families on the women's soccer team is a fun way to make lasting connections. Photo credit: Jenelle Kapellas

Women’s soccer team provides home away from home

Julie Ortega // September 27, 2015
Chico State women's soccer recruits find support from their Wildcat families.
Molly Downtain (back row, third from right) working the Under-20 Women's Youth United States National team in the Under-20 World Cup which took place during August 2014. Photo courtesy of Molly Downtain.

Ex-women’s soccer star works behind scenes for US Soccer

Emerson Keenan // October 21, 2014
Former Wildcat Molly Downtain is working for the United States Soccer Federation and just came back from working with the U-20 team this past August.
Chico State goalie Brianna Furner in a game earlier this year. Photo credit: John Domogma

Women’s soccer goalie reaches milestones in shutouts

Emerson Keenan // September 27, 2014
Fourth-year goalie Brianna Furner is climbing the ranks of the Chico State women's soccer record books, while also leading a young Wildcats team into the heart of the regular season.
Sophomore midfielder Emily Shleppey playing during practice. Photo credit: Emily Teague

Team leaders set sights for postseason

Angelo Boscacci // September 1, 2014
This year's Chico State women's soccer team bolsters a young squad for the 2014 season.
Shelby Keck
Chico State women's coach Kim Sutton directs the players to move the ball down field during practice at the soccer stadium Wednesday.

Women’s soccer coach reaches milestone

Nicholas Woodard // September 21, 2013
Kim Sutton recently won her 250th game as a head coach, but numbers aren't what's important to her.
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