2009 Outlook and History
2009 Outlook
Under the guidance of second-year coach Stephanie Gabbert, the 2009 season kicks off at home with a match on September 7 against the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Other non-conference opponents include Keene State, Wesleyan and Westfield State, all strong NCAA contenders in the 2008 season. As conference competition begins September 26th versus Wellesley College, the Smith team will again focus their efforts on qualifying for the NEWMAC tournament at the conclusion of the season, where the top eight finishers in the regular season will battle for the 2009 tournament championship title, qualifying for the NCAA Division III Championships.
The Smith soccer team will be returning 14 players, including 7 starters, for the 2009 season. Smith will be led by seniors and co-captains Etta Grover-Silva, Valerie Driscoll, and Hailey Bird. They are expected to be key contributors and provide additional leadership on and off the field for the Pioneers. With a season of play and experience behind, sophomores Ellie Theurer and Perri Hom will aslo continue to make an impact on the field for Smith. Notable new additions to the 2009 squad include goalkeeper Lindsey Gregor and forward Yen Hee Chang.
The experience of the Smith soccer student-athlete extends well beyond the playing field and the classroom. We pride ourselves on developing individual leadership skills, a commitment to community service, and a competitive yet supportive team environment that enjoys the challenges that competing within the NCAA provides.
Year |
NEWMAC Season Finish |
NEWMAC Championship |
ECAC |
|---|---|---|---|
2009 |
9th place |
Did not Qualify |
|
2008 |
9th place |
Did not Qualify |
|
2007 |
5th place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
2006 |
3rd Place |
2nd Place |
Champion |
2005 |
5th Place |
Semifinalist |
|
2004 |
3rd Place |
2nd Place |
|
2003 |
2nd Place |
Semifinalist |
2nd Place |
2002 |
4th Place |
Semifinalist |
|
2001 |
8th Place |
Quarterfinalist |
|
2000 |
6th Place |
Quarterfinalist |
NCAA National Championship
1986, Quarterfinalist
* Covers past 10 year history only.
