Keep up with the Bearcats

Although the fall season ended that doesn't mean there isn't anything going on with your favorite team!  Make sure you regularly visit http://www.gobearcats.com/ for the most up to date information and articles on UC Women's soccer!

Cincinnati Tops Villanova on Senior Day!

With a tremendous come from behind effort the Cincinnati Bearcats sent out Seniors Sydney Barker and Kendall Loggins in grand fashion with a 3-2 win over the Villanova Wildcats.  Trailing by two goals with less than ten minutes to play UC clawed their way into overtime scoring a pk with just 1 minute left in the contest.  In the overtime it was a freshman who topped off senior day scoring to give UC the 3-2 win.

Click here for the official story!

30 Years ago Kim Berman and a group of dedicated women fough to found the Cincinnati women's soccer program... below is a bit of her story!

Click here to see the Kim Berman feature from GoBearcats.com

Cincinnnati celebrates 30 years of women's soccer history

Over the weekend of October 3rd the University of Cincinnati celebrated the 30 year anniversary of their women's soccer program by hosting the return of alumni, families and friends of the program.  The focal point of the weekend was a gathering at the Lindner Athletic Center which featured former coaches, a video tribute to the history of the program and special recognition for the pioneers of the program.  Below is a collection of photos from the event provided by Cheryl Ballinger photography.

See what 30 years of women's soccer looks like by clicking here!

Bearcats knock off Pitt

On October 3rd Cincinnati women's soccer celebrated their 30 year anniversary with a 2-1 win over the Pitt Panthers in front of a packed house of alumni!  Check out the story below for more details.

Click here to read about about the Bearcats win over Pitt

On September 19 Cincinnati travelled over to cross-town rival Xavier University and came away with a hard fought 1-0 victory.  Check out the story below for more details!

Click here to read about Cincinnati defeating arch-rival Xavier!

Rachel Barnette earns Top Drawer GK of the Week!

After four consecutive shut outs Redshirt Junior Rachel Barnette earned national recognition this week as the Goalkeeper of the Week from Top Drawer Soccer.  To this point in the season Rachel's led the Bearcats to their best start in program history (5-0-1) and a current #15 National Ranking by Soccer America.

Bearcat Women's Soccer moves up in Soccer America Rankings to #15

Read about the #15 ranked Bearcats here!

Bearcats move up to #15 in this week's Soccer America poll

As of September 7 Cincinnati has shut out it's last four opponents, sits with a 5-0-1 overall record and now has moved up to #15 in the latest Soccer America poll.  You can click the links below to read about the last two games for the Bearcats and we hope to see you out at Gettler Stadium on September 11 for our 7:00pm game against the Illinois Illini.  The game will be our Remembrance Game and will be set to honor military personnel, veterans and their family members so please make plans to join us and celebrate their sacrifices.

Cincinnati vs. Western Michigan


Cincinnati vs. College of Charleston

Bearcats Crack the National Ranking for first time since 2002!

Bearcats Earn No. 19 National Ranking


First national ranking since 2002 season

CINCINNATI - On the heels of its 1-0 upset win at No. 20 Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon, the University of Cincinnati women’s soccer team has moved into the national rankings, earning the No. 19 spot in the Soccer America Women's Top 25 poll.

“We are pleased to be recognized by the soccer community,” said head coach Michelle Salmon. “However, it is still extremely early in the season. Like I said when the BIG EAST Preseason Poll was released, it doesn’t matter where you start, but rather, where you finish. There are 19 steps to our regular season journey and we are focusing on the fifth step, preparing for the College of Charleston on Friday.”

The Bearcats (3-0-1) have not been nationally ranked since the 2002 season when they cracked the Top 25 on two different occasions. That year the Bearcats finished the season with an overall record of 17-4-3, won the Conference USA Tournament, and knocked off Kentucky 1-0 in the NCAA Tournament before bowing out 2-1 to No. 11 Tennessee. UC was ranked as high as No. 21 during that season.

Notre Dame (No. 4), Cincinnati (No. 19), and Louisville (No. 23) are the three BIG EAST Conference schools ranked in the most recent (Aug. 30) Soccer America poll.

Cincinnati will look to continue its unbeaten streak on Friday, Sept. 3 when the Bearcats host the College of Charleston at 7 p.m. in Gettler Stadium.

Soccer America Women's Top 25 (Monday, Aug. 30)

TEAM (W-L-T) LAST WEEK
1. North Carolina (3-0-1) 1
2. Stanford (2-0-2) 2
3. Portland (4-0-0) 3
4. Notre Dame (2-0-0) 4
5. Boston College (2-0-1) 6
6. Florida State (3-0-0) 8
7. Virginia (3-0-1) 7
8. Texas A&M (3-1-0) 9
9. Santa Clara (2-0-1) 10
10. Maryland (3-0-0) 12
11. Florida (4-0-0) 13
12. BYU (3-0-0) 14
13. Memphis (2-0-0) 18
14. Northwestern (2-0-1) NR
15. UCLA (2-1-0) 5
16. William & Mary (2-0-1) NR
17. Penn State (1-1-1) 11
18. UNC Greensboro (3-0-0) NR
19. Cincinnati (3-0-1) NR
20. Oklahoma State (2-1-0) 19
21. San Diego (3-0-0) 25
22. Duke (3-1-0) 22
23. Louisville (3-0-0) NR
24. Long Beach State (3-1-0) NR
25. Wake Forest (2-1-0) 15
25. Monmouth (2-0-0) NR
(Records through games played Aug. 29.)

College360.com names Jr. Defender Kelli Pawelko to Top Performer of the week list!

COLLEGE 360.COM TOP PERFORMER - KELLI PAWELKO
Click above to read the article!

Michelle Salmon talks to GoBearcats.com about week two of pre-season

Check out what Coach Salmon has to say about the first training session of 2010!

Michelle Salmon Day 1 Interview

CINCINNATI WELCOMES THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THEIR FAMILY!!!

We would like to welcome Brooklyn Nicole Thoman to the Cincinnati Soccer Family.  Brooklyn was born on Tuesday, July 27 at 6:20 p.m.. She was 7 lbs, 3 oz and 19.75 inches long. She has a full head of dark hair and big blue eyes and according to her mom (UC Women's Soccer Academic Advisor Keri Thoman)... she is gorgeous!!!

Mom, Dad and Brooklyn are all doing well and we are looking forward to seeing them on the sidelines this fall!

CINCINNATI SOCCER BEGINS SEASON WITH PLAYER DRAFT

The University of Cincinnati women's soccer program was back on campus today for their pre-season meetings and the always exciting equipment issue. 

Following meetings with Maggie McKinley, Director of Compliance, Robin Martin, SWA and Jeff Hericks, Equipment Coordinator, the team had their first official meeting with the coaching staff.  Part of that meeting was an activity where the three team captains (Sydney Barker, Logan Ballinger and Kay Young) drafted teams to participate in a "Competitive Cauldron" competition this Fall.  Teams can earn points in a number of categories including; small sided games, full sided games, Training player of the day, Fitness activities, Community Service Courtesy Points, Academic Activities, Weight room and Training room.  Kay Young drew the lottery pick for the draft and her first selection was Junior Erin Kaufman.  You can see a brief video clip of the lottery selection above! 

As the Fall goes on look for updates on the "Competitive Cauldron" and the announcement of the ultimate championship team!

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI ALL-SPORTS BANQUET

Congratulations to the following Bearcats who were honored at the UC Athletic Department All-Sports Breakfast this morning.

Induction into the Legion of Excellence:  Vanessa Hardin
Topcat Scholar:  Kaylee Dakers
CATapult Award:  Melissa Bigg
Offensive MVP:  Emily Hebbeler
Defensive MVP:  Andrea Kaminski

These student-athletes did an excellent job representing the Bearcat Soccer program this year and we want to congratulate them on their recognition!!!

UC Alumnus Paulette Rumpke is OH-South Girls Coach of the Year

• Paulette Rumpke (Kings Soccer Academy U13 – District 1)

According to the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association Release....."Paulette is recognized as being one of the best female athletes to ever come out of Cincinnati. In 1999, she won a National Championship as a youth player and was named 'Most Valuable Player'. Formally coached by Meridy Glenn, Paulette was recently inducted into the University of Cincinnati’s Hall of Fame for her outstanding achievements as a player. Paulette also played at the professional level for the Columbus Ziggs and the TC Stars of the W‐League between 1994 ‐2005".  In 2009, Paulette's U13 Girls Team from the Kings Soccer Academy won the OSYSA State Cup  Championship."

Alexis Scott earns All-County Honors

At the Gwinett Goal Club Soccer banquet Monday evening in-coming freshman Alexis Scott was named to the Girls Class AAAAA All-County first team.  This is a great honor as Gwinett County is home to some of the best female soccer players and soccer teams in the state of Georgia, including the AAAAA State Champions.  We are excited for Lex to get to campus in July and continue her winning ways as a Bearcat!
Gwinett Daily Post News Article

MEET #77 FOR THE BEARCATS: ALEXIS SCOTT

Alexis Scott, from Duluth, Georgia, is shown signing at her Peachtree Ridge HS signing day!

Come out and get Bearcat Autographs!!!!

The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team will be out and about this Saturday signing autographs at three locations in the metro Cincinnati area.  You will find the Bearcats at the locations below from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with autograph cards, pom poms and lanyards to give away!

Anderson Township Kroger 
7500 Beechmont Ave - Anderson, Ohio 45225

Hamilton Kroger
7132 Hamilton Avenue - Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

Hopple Street Mall (Sam's Quick Stop)
3028 Colerain Ave - Cincinnati, Ohio 45225 *

* This location will also have BBQ and a Live Band during the day

The autograph sessions are being run in conjunction with the University of Cincinnati Band program "Free Car Wash" fundraiser.  The band added a tremendous amount of atmosphere to several UC Women's Soccer games this past fall and we hope you will come out on Saturday to support their efforts, and get your autographs, at those locations!!!

Bearcats Giving Back

The University of Cincinnati women's soccer program has run two free clinics in the past weeks reaching out to over 400 young players in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. 

The first clinic took place at the Town and Country Soccer Complex and was run in conjunction with the Roby Stall technical training series.  The second clinic was run at Gettler Stadium prior to the match against Vanderbilt.

By reaching out to the local community we are sharing our love of the game and looking to give back to the game we love.  We are also working to provide positive role models for young female players in the area and judging from the 45 minutes of autographs we digned after the Vandy game it appears we are on our way!

Bearcats drop 1st contest of spring

Although the night started off well with Kendall Loggins putting UC ahead 1-0 off a Kelli Pawelko assist just 15 minutes into the game it would be the Dayton Flyers who finished the night on top.  The Flyers, who won the A-10 Championship last fall and went to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament, scored two goals in the first half and one goal in the second half to take the 3-1 win.

 The Bearcats will take their 3-1-0 spring record on the road for their last game of the season at Ohio State University next Saturday at 2:30pm in Columbus.

Cincy fight song "Cheer Cincinnati"-with lyrics

2010 Bearcat Katie Greer to play with Long Island Fury WPSL team

News from the Long Island Fury

April 20, 2010  -  The Long Island Fury, defending Women's Premier Soccer League champions, is very pleased to announce that forward/midfielder Katherine Greer of Massapequa is joining the team for the 2010 season. At 17 years old, she could see action with both the women's team and the new Under-20 team.
Katie's standout soccer career includes playing for the Albertson Fury '91, Eastern New York Olympic Development Program and the Region 1 Team. In school soccer, she played for St. Anthony's High School and will be playing this fall for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats.
"Katie is a smart, crafty little dynamo who is superb around the box and in front of goal," commented Fury Director of Football Paul Riley. "She scores big goals and produces in big moments when the game is on the line. Can play with her back to goal or facing the goal, a terrific prospect and the University of Cincinnati is very lucky to have her."
Academically, Katie is a member of the National Honor Society and received the Duns Scotus Academic Award.

Founded in 2006 as a Women's Premier Soccer League franchise, the Long Island Fury won the WPSL national championship in both 2006 and 2009. Seven Long Island Fury alumnae--Gina and Tina DiMartino, Kelly Henderson, Ali Long, Rebecca Moros, Alex Singer and Sue Weber--used their phenomenal play for the Fury to become current professional players in Women's Professional Soccer. Their former coach, Paul Riley, now coaches the Philadelphia Independence franchise in that same league.

BEARCATS SINK THE COMMODORES

On Saturday evening the Cincinnati Bearcats put on two clinics.... one for 200 kids prior to their game against Vanderbilt and then another one during their game with the Commodores!

The Bearcats came out on fire against the Commodores earning four corner kicks against their SEC opponent in the first five minutes of the game.  The Cincinnati pressure would be relentless all night long eventually earning their first goal of the night when Kendall Loggins headed in an Emily Hebbeler corner kick for a 1-0 lead at the half.

In the second half the Bearcats attack tallied two more goals and struck the wood work two more times.  First up was Katie Johnson who struck a tremendous half volley from the top of the 18 yard box on a poor clearance for the 2-0 lead.  Then, after ringing the bar two times, the Bearcats earned their third goal of the night when Erin Kaufman fed Emily Hebbeler who left her defender and the goal keeper glued to the turf.

The final score on the night was 3-0 and the crowd of over 1000 fans left Gettler Stadium with alot to smile about.

Next up for Cincinnati will be the Dayton Flyers at 7:00 pm on Friday night at Gettler Stadium

Bearcats best Hoosiers

Cincinnati took the two hour trip over to Bloomington. IN and came home with a 2-1 win!

The Bearcats broke a 0-0 halftime deadlock with two goals from Emily Hebbeler. The first goal came off a Logan Ballinger assist and the second from Erin Kaufman.

Next up will be Vanderbilt on Saturday night at 7:00 pm @ UC.

BEARCATS START SPRING WITH A WIN!!

The Cincinnati Bearcats topped the Marshall Thundering Herd on Wednesday evening at Gettler Stadium by a score of 2-1.

Cincinnati enjoyed the majority of the possession in the match but could not break through a tough Marshall side until Kendall Loggins was brought down in the box and earned a penalty kick.  Kendall stepped up to the mark and put away the penalty kick for the 1-0 halftime lead.  In the second half the Bearcats continued to pressure the Herd and eventually broke through when Kaylee Dakers calmly put away her opportunity for a 2-0 lead.  Marshall would draw back at 2-1 with just 3 minutes remaining in the match, but, could get no closer.

Next up in the spring for Cincinnati is a trip to Bloomington, Indiana to play the University of Indiana on Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR NEW TRAINING FACILITY!

http://www.gobearcats.com/facilities/indoor-practice-facility.html

Cincinnati Soccer opens spring season!

Junior Capatin Sydney Barker will lead the Bearcats into the spring season beginning tonight at 7:00 pm against the Marshall University Thundering Herd.  Check back weekly for the game results and stories from inside the UC program.

In-Coming freshman Katie Greer and the Region I ODP team are in Russia!

Katie and her Region I teammates are currently competing in the Kuban Spring Tournament in Russia.  The Region I team is heading into the Quarter-finals of the tournament with a 3-0 record and Katie has an assist in their win over the U19 Uzbekistan National Team.  Good Luck Katie!

Check out this recent story from the Toledo Blade about Kate Schmidt... you can also click on the video below to see Kate in action!

MEET #16 FOR THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS: NATALIE DOMANIC

Shown at her Foothill HS signing are Natalie, her counselor: Julie McGinis and Principal: AL Marzilli

In-coming freshman Alexis Scott is the Georgia Soccer Source MVP!

In the 1st game of the Georgia High School soccer season Alexis Scott led her Peachtree Ridge HS Lions  team to a 2-1 win over the Centinnial HS Knights.  You can read all about the Georgia Soccer Source Peachtree Ridge HS Game MVP in the artcicle below!  You can also follow along with Lex in her senior season on the GSS home website.

http://georgiasoccersource.com/Game1.html

Check out this article in the Long Beact Post about in-coming freshman Jazmine Rhodes!

http://www.lbpost.com/sports/poly/8828

Top Drawer Soccer notes in-coming Bearcat recruits in their February issue

The next edition of the Bearcats have already started getting publicity via one of the most widely read soccer web publications TopDrawer Soccer.  On February 6th the Bearcats were noted as one of the Big East programs bringing in recruits of note.

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MEET #23 FOR THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS: LAUREN HETTINGER

Lauren and UC football recruit Arryn Chenault make the UC sign at their Fairfield HS signing

MEET #22 FOR THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS: ALEX HOAR

Alex is shown signing on her Eastern High School signing day

Michelle Salmon talks about the 2010 additions to the Bearcats!

Click here to see Coach Michelle Salmon being interviewed about the 2010 class on GoBearcats.com!!!
MICHELLE SALMON INTERVIEW

MEET #6 FOR THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS: KATIE BUCZEK

Katie is shown signing
in an article from the
Cincinnati Enquirer

MEET # 8 FOR THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS: KATE SCHMIDT

Kate is pictured
with her parents
Robert and Deborah

MEET #12 FOR THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS: JAZMINE RHODES

Jazmine is pictured

with her parents

David and Michelle

CINCINNATI SOCCER WELCOMES CLASS OF 2014

In February the Bearcats welcomed several new members to our family.

Click on the link below and you can read all about the newest Bearcats!

http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/020410aab.html