https://mumonarchs.com/rss.aspx?path=wsocLatest news items for Methodist University Athleticsen-us60https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/9/1/womens-soccer-ferguson-shines-in-debut-as-monarchs-drop-1-0-decision-to-no-25-cnu.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/9/1/womens-soccer-ferguson-shines-in-debut-as-monarchs-drop-1-0-decision-to-no-25-cnu.aspxWomen's Soccer

NEWPORT NEWS, Va.  Methodist women's soccer opened its 2026 campaign with a non-conference road contest against No. 25 Christopher Newport University on Tuesday evening. The Monarchs nearly weathered the Captains' offensive pressure, but an Olimpico goal in the 73rd minute proved to be the difference as CNU earned a 1–0 victory.]]>Kiera Ferguson sending the ball off on a goal kick at CNUTue, 1 Sep 2026 20:21:00 EST1513306https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-places-fourth-in-usa-south-preseason-coaches-poll.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/8/26/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-places-fourth-in-usa-south-preseason-coaches-poll.aspxWomen's Soccer

The Methodist University women's soccer team looks to emerge as a contender for the USA South crown after ranking out in fourth, with 60 total points in the 2026 USA South Athletics Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll as announced by the league offices on Wednesday afternoon.]]>Women's Soccer Preseason Poll GraphicWed, 26 Aug 2026 14:15:00 EST1513303https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/8/10/monarchs-unveil-2026-womens-soccer-schedule.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/8/10/monarchs-unveil-2026-womens-soccer-schedule.aspxWomen's Soccer

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  Methodist University head women's soccer coach Bryan Madej announced the Monarchs' 2026 schedule on Monday. The slate features seven non-conference matches, including contests against two nationally ranked opponents, along with a nine-match USA South Athletic Conference schedule.]]>2026 Women's Soccer Schedule GraphicMon, 10 Aug 2026 10:47:00 EST1513298https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/7/17/general-hurley-simpkins-selected-as-methodist-senior-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/7/17/general-hurley-simpkins-selected-as-methodist-senior-athletes-of-the-year.aspxGeneral, Men's Tennis, Women's Soccer

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  The Methodist University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce Matthew Hurley and Carolina Simpkins as its 2025-26 Senior Athletes of the Year. Hurley becomes the first men's tennis athlete in department history to earn the honor, while Simpkins is the eighth women's soccer athlete to receive the distinction.]]>2026 Senior Athletes of the Year GraphicFri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 EST513287https://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/6/16/general-nine-monarchs-named-2025-26-scholar-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2026/6/16/general-nine-monarchs-named-2025-26-scholar-athletes-of-the-year.aspxCross Country, Football, General, Men's Soccer, Track and Field, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.  Methodist University Athletics is proud to announce its 2025-26 Scholar-Athletes of the Year, recognizing nine student-athletes who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during both the fall and spring semesters.]]>25-26 MU Scholar-Athletes of the Year 2.0Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST513273https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-herndon-piper-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/25/womens-soccer-herndon-piper-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honors.aspxWomen's Soccer

GREENWOOD, Ind.  The College Sports Communicators (CSC) released its 2025 Academic All-District teams for women's soccer on Tuesday, with seniors Kate Herndon and Camryn Piper representing Methodist women's soccer among the list of honorees.]]>Women's Soccer Academic All-District 2025Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:30:00 EST1513007https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/7/womens-soccer-flashbackfriday-bryan-madej-methodist.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/7/womens-soccer-flashbackfriday-bryan-madej-methodist.aspxWomen's Soccer

The USA South Athletic Conference will once again give a nostalgic look at institutional staff members each Friday as a part of the Conference's #FlashbackFriday initiative. The Conference will showcase an individual's past, both in visual and written forms, detailing where they have been and how they currently serve their athletic department. To view this week's submission, please see below and make sure to follow the hashtag #FlashbackFriday on the USA South's X (@usa_south) and Instagram (@usa_south) social media platforms throughout the year.]]>Fri, 7 Nov 2025 11:05:00 EST1512986https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/3/womens-soccer-three-monarchs-recognized-on-usa-south-womens-soccer-all-conference-teams.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/3/womens-soccer-three-monarchs-recognized-on-usa-south-womens-soccer-all-conference-teams.aspxWomen's Soccer

ROME, Ga.  The USA South Athletic Conference announced its 2025 Women's Soccer All-Conference teams on Monday afternoon. From Methodist, midfielder Brynn Ludka and defender Daphne Paleocrassas were named to the Second Team, while goalkeeper Carolina Simpkins earned Honorable Mention recognition. Representing the Monarchs on the league's All-Sportsmanship Team was senior Kate Herndon.]]>2025 USA South women's soccer all-conference Mon, 3 Nov 2025 22:00:00 EST1512981https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-soccer-monarchs-battle-hard-but-fall-to-mary-baldwin-in-usa-south-tournament.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/11/1/womens-soccer-monarchs-battle-hard-but-fall-to-mary-baldwin-in-usa-south-tournament.aspxWomen's Soccer

STAUNTON, Va.  In the first round of the 2025 USA South Women's Soccer Tournament, the fifth-seeded Methodist women's soccer team traveled to the fourth-seeded Mary Baldwin University on Saturday afternoon. Despite controlling much of the first half, the Monarchs season came to an end after coming up just short in a 1–0 defeat to the Fighting Squirrels on SMA Worth Field.]]>Gabby Riemer with the ball against William PeaceSat, 1 Nov 2025 15:09:00 EST1512977https://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/30/womens-soccer-monarchs-wrap-up-regular-season-with-tough-2-1-loss-to-bishops.aspxhttps://mumonarchs.com/news/2025/10/30/womens-soccer-monarchs-wrap-up-regular-season-with-tough-2-1-loss-to-bishops.aspxWomen's Soccer

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C.  The Methodist women's soccer team wrapped up its regular season on Tuesday afternoon at North Carolina Wesleyan University. The Monarchs came out strong, striking first on an early goal, but the Battling Bishops answered with two goals to secure a 2–1 win on Scalf Field.]]>Daphne looking up to pass against ShawThu, 30 Oct 2025 11:45:00 EST1512970