Happy Holidays From Warrior Women's Soccer

On behalf of the entire women's soccer team Happy Holidays! The team and coaches are home for the holidays. From Utah to San Diego the Warriors are off until January 4th enjoying time with family and friends. See you in 2010!

Jim McGuiness Wins Season Tickets!

Congratulations to Jim McGuiness who won two season tickets by participating in our Goal of the Year competition. By voting for Goal of the Year Jim was automatically entered into today's drawing for the tickets and HE WON!

Bernie Wins 2009 Goal of The Year!

Bernie Bettencourt's goal 11 seconds into the second half against Cal State Monterey Bay was named 2009 Women's Soccer Goal of The Year as voted on by Warrior fans. She won with 49% of the 1701 votes cast. Kim DiNardo's overtime game-winning goal against Central Washington finished second with 43% of the vote. Bernie, who is from San Jose, just completed her freshman season for the Warriors. The winner of the season tickets competition will be announced next week on the blog!

Vote For 2009 Goal Of The Year!

Vote for the 2009 Warrior Women's Soccer Goal Of The Year and you can win season tickets for the 2010 season. Here is how: (1) Vote! There is a poll on the right side of this blog...place your vote, (2) Email us at soccer@csustan.edu with the Subject Line "I Voted". Please include your name and address in your email. Everyone that votes AND sends us an email will be entered into a drawing for two 2010 season tickets to exciting Warrior Soccer.

Lisa Garcia Named To All Region Team!

The awards keep coming for Lisa Garcia after her record breaking 2009 season. Today she was named to the Daktronics/NCAA Division II West Region 2nd Team. Not only did Garcia break the single-season school record for goals (11) but she also led the CCAA regular season in scoring. Garcia, a junior from Manteca, is the first Warrior to lead the CCAA in goals. CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE STORY...

Lisa Garcia Named All CCAA

Congratulations to junior Lisa Garcia who was just named All CCAA 2nd Team. Garcia led the conference in scoring with 11 goals. She is the first Warrior to ever lead the CCAA in goals. She also finished second with 27 points. The 11 goals was a new Cal State Stanislaus single-season record. She set the new mark in dramatic fashion scoring the game-winning goal with 7 minutes remaining against San Francisco State in the season finale on Sunday. The score also lifted the Warriors to their 8th winning season in 9 years. Her 27 points on the season tied her for the Cal State Stanislaus single-season record with Marti Teunissen. It was Teunissen who held the previous record for goals in a season with 10. Both are graduates of Sierra High School in Manteca.

Our Seniors!

Halloween Practice

Today's practice was a light recovery before our game tomorrow against San Francisco State. However, in the spirit of Halloween we had a costume competition. Check out the video!

Warriors 2 Otters 1 (2OT)

The Warriors pulled off a come-from-behind road win today in Seaside as we defeated Cal State Monterey Bay 2-1 in double overtime. READ FULL GAME STORY HERE... The goals were scored by Holly and Alena. Here is a post-game interview with them.

Senior Day!

Here is some video from Senior Day including decorating the locker room, a mini dance party, and the Senior Day ceremony.

Warriors Defeat Jacks 2-0

In the match before Senior Day it was the Warriors' two seniors that starred. Goalkeeper Jessica Sitarz made key first-half saves and forward Alena Smajlagic scored the game winning goal to defeat Humboldt State Friday night. READ ENTIRE GAME STORY HERE... Lisa Garcia also scored for the margin of victory and the Warrior defense posted its 8th shutout of the season, second most in Warrior women's soccer history. Next up will be Sonoma State on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. It will be the final home game of the season for the women and they will honor their two seniors in a ceremony prior to the match.

Signing Autographs After Chico Game

Saturday the first 150 fans got free Warrior Women's Soccer team posters. After the match many stayed around to get them signed by our players.

Warriors Tie Chico State 1-1 in 2OT

A crowd of over 1,400 fans saw a fantastic match between the Warriors and Wildcats on Saturday night. Despite numerous scoring opportunities in overtime the match ended as a 1-1 draw. READ FULL GAME STORY HERE... Next up the Warriors will travel to SoCal for game against Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State San Bernardino.

Break The Record Night Saturday

The Cal State Stanislaus women's soccer team will try and break the NCAA Division II record for attendance on Saturday night when we take on Chico State at 7:00 p.m. The current published record is 2,004 fans. 1876 fans attended the Grand Opening on September 18th. Come out and help the Warriors make history!

Warriors Sweep Weekend!

Warrior women's soccer swept CCAA play this weekend with wins over San Francisco State on Friday night and Cal State Monterey Bay on Sunday afternoon. The Warriors kicked off the weekend with a 2-0 victory over the Gators. Junior Lisa Garcia scored both goals on two assists from freshman Apryl Whitney. Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Millie Brown posted the shutout behind a strong effort of the Warrior defense. READ FULL GAME STORY HERE. On Sunday Cal State Stanislaus came out on fire scoring less than 2 minutes into the match against the Otters en route to a 3-0 win. Garcia score the first goal of the match followed by a first-half finish from Whitney. Freshman Bernie Bettencourt scored 13 seconds into the second half to dash all Otter hopes of a comeback. Brown posted her second consecutive shutout the 7th overall for the Warriors this season. READ FULL GAME STORY HERE. Next up for the Warriors will be Chico State on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. It is also Break The Record night. There will be more about that later in the week so plan on attending!

Box Score -- SF State Match
Box Score -- Monterey Bay Match

Warriors Volunteer With Special Olympics

Members of the Cal State Stanislaus women's soccer team volunteered with Special Olympics on Sunday to help run a soccer tournament in nearby Ripon. Sierra Casas, Taylor Waldon, and Nichole Meyer took time from their weekend to give back to the soccer community. The three volunteered as refs, scorekeepers, and administratively to help run a fantastic tournament. The tournament was held at the Mistlin Soccer Complex.

Warriors Attend Chivas Game

The Warriors made the most of their day in between games today. The day started around 10:oo a.m. with a pool workout followed by a jog and stretch at Cal State LA.  After a few hours of down time for ice baths and studying the team was off to the home of Ally Freels for an amazing dinner of fajitas!  Then it was time for the team to attend a pro game at the Home Depot Center between Chivas USA and New York Red Bulls.  The match ended in a 1-1 tie after Chivas missed a PK in the 90th minute.  OUCH!  After the match the team returned to the hotel for a quick team meeting and then off to bed.  On Sunday the Warriors take on Cal State LA at 2:00 p.m.  You can see lots of pictures from our day at www.twitter.com/wearewarriors.  GO WARRIORS!

New Online Magazine Launched

Cal State Stanislaus launched a new and interactive magazine this week as a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional publications. STAN magazine online is located at www.mystanmag.org and will keep everyone stay current on university news! Check it out!

Warriors Sweep In Idaho!

The Warriors finished their road trip in Idaho with a 4-0 victory over Northwest Nazarene University. Lisa Garcia scored her 4th goal of the season, Shelby Cargile (pictured) scored her 2nd, and Marissa Dunaway and Jade Adamson each netted their first while Jessica Sitarz posted another shutout for the victory! READ ENTIRE GAME STORY HERE... Next up the Warriors will start conference play with a trip to Sonoma State on September 11th followed by a road game against Humboldt State on September 13th.

-Warrior Women's Soccer Match Report-

Match: Warriors v. NNU
Date: September 7, 2009
Kickoff: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Final Score: Warriors 4 NNU 0
Goals: Lisa Garcia (Ally Freels), Shelby Cargile (Marissa Dunaway, Bernie Bettencourt), Marissa Dunaway, Jade Adamson (Hilary Callahan)
Lineup: 0-Jessica Sitarz, 2-Holly Johnson, 3-Allison Freels, 5-Alisa Barlow, 10-Marissa Dunaway, 16-Lisa Garcia, 18-Jade Adamson, 25-Kim DiNardo, 27-Bernie Bettencourt, 32-Vanessa Cervantes, 77-Shelby Cargile.
OFFICIAL BOX SCORE

Fun In Boise!

Take a trip around Boise and the Boise Zoo with Jen and Holly!

Saves Of The Day!

Goalkeeper Millie Brown made 3 spectacular saves to lead the Warriors to victory over Central Washington on Saturday. Here they are!

Kim DiNardo's Game Winning Goal!

Kim DiNardo heads in the game-winning goal against Central Washington University with 1:18 remaining in the second overtime. The corner kick was taken by Heather Overholt.

Post Game Interview

Some post-game comments from Lisa Garcia, Millie Brown and Allison Freels.

Warriors Defeat Central Washington 1-0 (2OT)

In the first game of the weekend in Nampa Idaho the Warriors beat GNAC power Central Washington University 1-0 in double overtime.  Kim DiNardo headed in the game-winning goal on a corner kick from Heather Overholt with only 1:18 left in the second overtime.  The Warrior defense was solid once again posting a 5th straight shutout.  Three fantastic saves by goalkeeper Millie Brown helped preserve the shutout.  READ ENTIRE GAME STORY...

-Warrior Women's Soccer Match Report-

Match:  Warriors v. Central Washington

Date:  September 5, 2009

Kickoff:  11:00 a.m.

Location:  Northwest Nazarene University

Final Score:  Warriors 1 CWU 0

Goal:  119' Kim DiNardo (Heather Overholt)

Lineup:  1-Millie Brown, 2-Holly Johnson, 3-Allison Freels, 5-Alisa Barlow, 10-Marissa Dunaway, 16-Lisa Garcia, 18-Jade Adamson, 25-Kim DiNardo, 27-Bernie Bettencourt, 32-Vanessa Cervantes, 77-Shelby Cargile.

OFFICIAL BOX SCORE

Our Plane Ride To Boise Idaho!

Here is some video from our plane ride. As you can see a few people were nervous because the plane was a little small...

Scoreboard!

Check out our new scoreboard! It is almost ready!

Lisa Garcia Named Warrior Of The Week!

Junior Lisa Garcia was named Warrior of the Week for her 3 goal performance this past weekend against the University of Hawaii Hilo and Fresno Pacific University. Against Hilo she stole a ball from a defender at the top of the box after a corner kick and ripped it past the goalkeeper near post. She also converted a penalty kick. Against Fresno Pacific Garcia scored a GOALASO when she bent a ball into the upper 90. This was her first WOW award.

Warriors Start Season 2-0

For the second straight game the Warriors defeated their opponent 3-0. This time it was Fresno Pacific University. Behind great defending and strong goalkeeping from Jessica Sitarz the Warriors improved to 2-0 on the season. Alena Smajlagic and Maryanne Sayles both scored on penalty kicks while Lisa Garcia added her 3rd goal of the weekend on an assistant from Taylor Waldon. Read Entire Game Story Here... Next up for the Warriors will be their first road trip of the year to Boise Idaho to take on Central Washington University and Northwest Nazarene.

-Warrior Women's Soccer Match Report-

Match: Warriors v. Fresno Pacific
Date: August 29, 2009
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Warrior Stadium (Turlock)
Final Score: Warriors 3 Sunbirds 0
Goals: Alena Smajlagic, Maryanne Sayles, Lisa Garcia (Taylor Waldon)
Lineup: 00-Jessica Sitarz, 2-Holly Johnson, 3-Allison Freels, 5-AlisaBarlow, 9-Rachel Naranjo, 10-Marissa Dunaway, 16-Lisa Garcia, 18-Jade Adamson, 25-Kim DiNardo, 27-Bernie Bettencourt, 32-Vanessa Cervantes.
Official Box Score

A New Tradition!

It looks like a new tradition started on Thursday night with our ball kids from Merced and halftime team from Manteca forming a tunnel for the team to run through when taking the field. This is video of us coming out of our locker room after changing into our jerseys for the match against Hawaii-Hilo.

Warriors Open Season With 3-0 Win!

The Warriors kicked off the regular season on Thursday evening with a 3-0 victory over the University of Hawaii-Hilo. Junior Lisa Garcia scored two goals and freshman Shelby Cargile netted her first goal of her college career in the win over one of the top teams in the PacWest Conference. Read Entire Story Here.. Next up for the Warriors will be Fresno Pacific on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. The game is Youth Soccer Night. All youth soccer players wearing their uniforms will be admitted for free to the match.

-Warrior Women's Soccer Match Report-

Match: Warriors v. Hawaii-Hilo
Date: August 27, 2009
Kickoff: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Warrior Stadium (Turlock)
Final Score: Warriors 3 Hawaii 0
Goals: Lisa Garcia, Shelby Cargile (Marissa Dunaway), Garcia
Lineup: 1-Millie Brown, 2-Holly Johnson, 3-Allison Freels, 5-Alisa Barlow, 9-Rachel Naranjo, 10-Marissa Dunaway, 16-Lisa Garcia, 18-Jade Adamson, 25-Kim DiNardo, 27-Bernie Bettencourt, 32-Vanessa Cervantes.
Official Box Score

Locker Room, Lights, and Much Much More

Warriors Defeat Dominican 2-0

We ended the exhibition season with a win and undefeated on Sunday night when we beat Dominican University 2-0 in the first night game in Warrior Stadium. It was very exciting. Congrats to Bernie Bettencourt for scoring her first college goal. Marissa Dunaway also tallied a goal and an assist in the match while goalkeeper Millie Brown posted the shutout. Read Game Story... Next up for the Warriors will be the first regular season match against the University of Hawaii Hilo on Thursday August 27th at 5:00 p.m.

-Warrior Women's Soccer Match Report-

Match: Warriors v. Dominican
Date: August 23, 2009
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Turlock
Final Score: Warriors 2 -- Penguins 0
Goals: Bernie Bettencourt (Marissa Dunaway), Dunaway (Jade Adamson, Rachel Naranjo)
Lineup: 1-Millie Brown, 2-Holly Johnson, 3-Allison Freels, 5-Alisa Barlow, 10-Marissa Dunaway, 13-Alena Smajlagic, 16-Lisa Garcia, 18-Jade Adamson, 23-Danielle Lovato, 27-Bernie Bettencourt, 32-Vanessa Cervantes

Seeing The Lights For The First Time!

We got to see the lights come on for the first time tonight. Then we decided to perform our famous "Brazilian Warm-Up"....

The New Locker Room

Our team got to see their new locker room tonight for the first time. It was very exciting. What happened next was a epic dance party...

First Locker Room Dance Party

All we can say is this video is a dance party and WOW Holly Johnson!

Teams That Dance Together...

Getting ready before our game against Sacramento State. Notice Coach Adrienne's dance moves. She is in the red polo shirt.

Nutrition 101

Briana McClain tries to explain how cake is not good for you. The team is not buying it...

Jade And Kim Interview

Danielle and Alexia Interview

Warriors Tie Sac State 0-0 in 2OT

SACRAMENTO — In its first preseason exhibition of the 2009 season, the Cal State Stanislaus women's soccer team used tough defense and great goalkeeping to hold Division I Sacramento State scoreless.

Goalkeepers Millie Brown and Jessica Sitarz each had three saves and despite allowing 21 shots -- six of them on goal, the Warriors played the Hornets to a 0-0 draw Sunday at Hornet Soccer Field.

"We have been working on our defending all week. I was pleased with our organization and effort," CSU Stanislaus head coach Gabriel Bolton said. "Mille had a fantastic save on a breakaway in the first half and Jess really stepped up with a big save in the second half and organized everything very well."

Continue Reading...

-Warrior Women's Soccer Match Report-

Match: Warriors v. Sacramento State
Date: August 16, 2009
Kickoff: 2 p.m.
Location: Sacramento
Final Score: Warriors 0 -- Hornets 0
Lineup: Warriors -- 1-Millie Brown, 2-Holly Johnson, 3-Allison Freels, 5-Alisa Barlow, 9-Rachel Naranjo, 16-Lisa Garcia, 19-Maryanne Sayles, 23-Danielle Lovato, 27-Bernie Bettencourt, 32-Vanessa Cervantes, 36-Heather Overholt.

Warriors Take On Hornets Sunday

The Warriors will travel north on 99 on Sunday morning to take on the Sacramento State Hornets. The Hornets are one of the top teams in the Big Sky Conference. It is the first exhibition match of the year for both teams although under NCAA rules Sacramento State was allowed to start training approximately 5 days before the Warriors started. If you are not able to attend in person you can follow the match on our Twitter Page. The starting lineup will be announced around 12 p.m. Go to www.twitter.com/wearewarriors. Also check out our blog after the match for interviews and highlights.

Warrior Warmup

As a team bonding exercise the team was asked to come up with their own version of a Brazilian Warm-up. This is not exactly what the coaches had in mind but we like their spirit.

Post Practice Interview

Lisa (right) and Bernie (left) recap the first day of practice. They were interviewed by Bri McClain.

The Great Banana Race

First Team Meeting

As is Warrior women's soccer tradition players danced their way into the first team meeting. Check out Officer Olson at the end of this video dancing his way into the room to break up the meeting...actually he was nice enough to stop by to make sure the air conditioning had kicked on.

Camp Poolside BBQ

3v3 Championship!

Championship Goal!

Bernie scores game winning goal. She is assisted by Emily and scores on goalkeeper coach Chris!

Elite Camp Olympics

Elite ID Camp

Coach Sorenson Demo

Assistant strength and conditioning coach Adrienne Sorenson demonstrates proper technique.

One Of The Best 371 Lives Here

For the fourth year in a row the Princeton Review named Cal State Stanislaus as one of the best colleges in the nation. Schools were ranked in 62 different categories. Cal State Stanislaus was named to this elite list because of small class sizes, high academic standards, and outstanding student support. The Best 371 represents the Top 10% of colleges in the nation.

New Amazing Food Options

Warrior Soccer Stadium is not the only new thing on campus. Starting July 1st we got a brand new food service company called Chartwells. They are taking the food on campus to a whole new level. Check out just some of the options now!

Do you have your season tickets yet?

Season tickets for the 2009 Cal State Stanislaus men's and women's soccer season went on sale July 1st. They have been going fast with over 25% of the tickets already sold. The Warriors will open 2009 on August 27th in the new 2,000 seat Warrior Stadium. The state-of-the-art facility features a 123x76 natural playing surface, lights, locker rooms, press box, and fantastic seats to watch the Warriors. For more information and to purchase your season tickets go to www.warriorathletics.com/tickets. All proceeds from season ticket sales benefit the men's and women's soccer programs. GO WARRIORS!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Then And Now!

This past spring the Warrior women's soccer team spent time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in the Modesto Area for low income families. The area, known as Hope Village, is finally close to complete. Check out the article in today's Modesto Bee http://tiny.cc/1T681. It sure looks a lot different than the last time we were there!

Team Picture!

First week of camp concludes with World Cup!

Mexico dominated the World Cup on the last day of Warrior Youth Soccer Camp. The four-day camp that included World Cup competition, daily scrimmages, the obstacle challenge, and much more concluded on Thursday. The next camp will be July 20th. For more information go to www.warriorathletics.com/camps or call 209.667.3906.

Merced Fog & Warriors Make A Great Team!

The Warriors ran an Intensive Training Academy this last week for the Merced Fog and head coach Eddie Montiel. Coach Bolton was assisted by Warrior women's soccer assistant coach Adrienne Sorenson, goalkeeper Millie Brown (who was in charge of goalkeeper training), and forward Marissa Dunaway. The Warriors staff spent four nights working with the Fog on passing and combination play. It was a great time! The Fog did an awesome job and have promised to come this fall and be ball girls for us.

It is camp time!

Warrior Youth Soccer Camps start Monday. For three weeks this summer coaches from men's and women's soccer as well as current and former players will coach boys and girls ages 6-13. The camps are directed by head women's soccer coach Gabriel Bolton and new men's soccer coach Dana Taylor. For more information visit www.warriorathletics.com/camps.

Soccer Seniors Recognized

Friends and family gathered at the Village Cafe to honor the student-athlete seniors at Cal State Stanislaus. Women's soccer seniors (from left to right) Melissa Phillips, Petra Schaaf, Tiffani Moore, Caitie Van Wormer, and Adrienne Sorenson all received their student-athlete sash as well as a Cal State Stanislaus blanket. The sash will be worn tomorrow and Satuday at the graduation ceremonies. Mel, Petra and Caitie played four years for the Warriors while Adrienne and Tiffani competed for two seasons after transfering from community college. These five players, along with Gennaka Fox and Rachel Mathews who could not attend the ceremony, will be missed greatly.

Sorenson Joins Coaching Staff

While getting a job right out of college is pretty common...walking directly from your last final to your new job does not happen very often. However, that's what Adrienne Sorenson did today. After completing a stellar playing career for the Warriors, Sorenson today joined the coaching staff as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator for Cal State Stanislaus women's soccer. An official announcement will be coming soon at warriorathletics.com.

Best Dressed!

Last night was the Athletic Awards Banquet. All of the athletic teams gathered to announce their team awards as well as athletic department awards. It was sponsored by Outback Steakhouse who provided all of the food! Women's soccer took home a major award...the Team Academic Award. The team posted a 3.41 team GPA. This was a back-to-back win for women's soccer.

Here are the women's soccer team awards for 2008/09:

Rookie of the Year:
Vanessa Cervantes
Marissa Dunaway

Most Valuable Player:
Melissa Phillips

Most Inspirational:
Bri McClain

We also announced that Bri McClain was selected as team captain for 2009/10.

Dinner With The Coaches

Ashley, Jessica, and Millie joined the coaches for the last Dinner With The Coaches on Wednesday night. Jessica made an amazing breaded chicken and green beans with help from Casey...Ashley, Millie and Gabe made the mashed potatoes...and once again Sally really didn't do anything as far as we can tell other than eat...After dinner we had some of Ashley's (Lil Ash as she is known to the team) famous strawberry shortcake. It was amazing! Then it was time for Catch Phrase. Millie, Sally and Gabe dominated! The "sprinkle" celebration is amazing!

WARRIOR DAY!

Landmines = Landfills

Tonight's Dinner With The Coaches (DWTC) ended on a very shocking note when during a heated game of Pictionary Boogie attempted to draw landmines by drawing a landfill...This picture was taken at the exact moment assistant coach Sally realized that Boogie thinks they are the same word. Other than this ugly incident which sent everyone into fits of laughter the dinner which included great BBQ burgers made by coach Casey, amazing strawberry shortcake made by Emily, Kim's baked beans, coach Gabe's corn, and Sally's...well nobody knows what Sally did...was amazing!

This is why I'm hot!

New York's MIMS will bring his hit single "This Is Why I'm Hot" to Cal State Stanislaus on Friday for Warrior Day. MIMS just release his new album "Guilt" last month. He will be performing at the Warrior Day concert along with other artists including Sleep Noise (alternative). Stay tuned for more Warrior Day update as the week goes on!

Warrior Challenge Champion!

Freshman goalkeeper Millie Brown won the 2008/09 Warrior Challenge. Each spring the Warriors compete in 10 physical tests (20 yard sprint, 40 sprint, push-up, sit-up, vertical leap, pro-agility, T-Test, 3 Hop, Beep Test, 300s). We test three times to see the improvements we are making with strength and conditioning coach Matt Fraze. Millie is the first goalkeeper to win the Warrior Challenge.

Here are the results in each category:

20 Yard Champion: Vanessa Cervantes*
40 Yard Champion: Marissa Dunaway*
Pro-Agility Champion: Millie Brown
Beep Test Champion: Lisa Garcia*
3 Hop Champion: Lisa Garcia
T-Test Champion: Marissa Dunaway
Vertical Leap Champion: Marissa Dunaway
Push-Up Champion: Alisa Barlow
Sit-Up Champion: Bri McClain
300s Champion: Millie Brown
Overall Champion: Millie Brown

*Indicates a new team record was set in this category.

1v1 With Sally D -- Alumni Game Special

Best Alumni Game Ever!

Alumni from all over converged on Turlock today to play against the Warriors in an epic battle! The Warriors prevailed 2-1 but not before an impressive comeback effort from the elderly crew. The game got off to a great start when Alena Smajlagic scored in the third minute on an assist from Jade Adamson. Jade would then score in the 25th minute to give the Warriors a 2-0 advantage. In the second half grandmother Jenny Rosenberg (who is believed to be in her early 70s) ripped a shot into the far corner to cut the lead in half. Warrior legend (in her own mind) Bre Vaughan made some key saves in the second half to keep the alumni in the game. A shot by alum Cherie Early with 30 seconds to go sailed over the cross bar and the VICTORY went to the Warriors!

A special thanks to all the alumni that participated today: Sela, Cathy, Bre, Jenny, Petra, Domi, Rachel, Mel, Kasey, Karlee, Cherie, Brie, Danielle, VW, Tiffani, Alex, Gennaka, Adrienne, Michelle, Jenna, Genae, Shippy & coach Marti!

Habitat Pictures!

Warriors Team Up With Habitat For Humanity

The Warriors joined forces with Habitat for Humanity today to help build homes for deserving families in Modesto. Team members and coaches spent the day hammering a lot of nails into a group of homes that Habitat is building in Central Modesto. Junior Kim DiNardo was responsible for coordinating the event for the team. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian ministry founded on the conviction that evey man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable space to live. For more information about Habitat or to find out how you can help CLICK HERE.

Introducing Alexia Poon

Alexia Poon comes to Cal State Stanislaus from Sacramento and C.K. McClatchy High School. Alexia is an explosive offensive player who can play attacking midfield as well as on the wing. She is known as a very crafty player who can score goals and create offensive opportunities for her teammates. Alexia is the 4th player from the Boca soccer club to join the Warriors this year. She will reunite with teammates Sierra Casas, Elle Porter, and Bri Scales. In addition, she played club soccer with current Warrior Millie Brown. Alexia was a starter on the 2006 US Club National Championship team from the Boca club. Welcome Alexia!

Introducing Bernadette "Bernie" Bettencourt

Bernadette Bettencourt joins the Warriors from Sliver Creek High School in San Jose. She is a dynamic attacking midfielder. She plays her club soccer for Santa Clara Sporting. While at Silver Creek High Schol she was BVAL MVP and first-team ALL-League twice. She was also Silver Creek Sophomore Athlete of the Year. Bernie is an outstanding student and was a scholar athlete at Silver Creek all four years. She will be majoring in liberal studies at Cal State Stanislaus and working toward her teaching credential. Welcome Bernie!

Alumni Game Sunday

Former greats in Cal State Stanislaus women's soccer history will return to Turlock on Sunday to take on the current Warriors in a game. The match will kickoff at 1 p.m. at the Turlock Sports Complex. Come on out and support all of the Warriors both old and young.

Stadium Game Field Done!

Warrior Stadium Game Field Almost Complete

Happy Easter From Visa!

Warriors Cheer On FC Gold Pride

Players and coaches from the Warriors women's soccer team attended the WPS home opener for the FC Gold Pride on Sunday at Buck Shaw Stadium on the Santa Clara University campus. The Pride won the game 2-1 on a goal in the 89th minute by former national team star Tiffeny Milbret. The game was amazing and the level of play was great to see. The FC Gold Pride team plays great soccer!

You can check out our Twitter page to see pictures from the game. Here are some of the other highlights from the road trip:

• Dunne catching a game ball and getting to keep it;
• Millie bringing a huge bag of Swedish Fish that we somehow managed to smuggle into the stadium;
• Getting on TV and on the video board about 1 million times;
• Finding lots of prizes under the bleachers that would roll down from the top like water, cell phones etc...;
• The great weather;
• Freels driving ability (we all prayed for everyone in her car);
• Rust leading the "FC" "Gold" "Pride" cheer;
  
• Pounce the mascot;
• 6,500 great fans!

Please go out and support women's professional soccer and our NorCal team the FC Gold Pride. For more information and tickets CLICK HERE!