Cougs Return Home From a Tough Road Trip

The Cougs just returned from Oklahoma with two losses on the road. The Cougs faced off against Oklahoma State last Thursday and took the #2 team in the nation to overtime. Jaiden Thornock scored a goal in the last three minutes to tie the game. The girls had an outstanding game, and Oklahoma State scored in the last minute of overtime to win the match. The girls then headed to Norman, to play Oklahoma University. They walked away with a 2-0 loss, and head home to regroup. The Cougs play University of Idaho, and Utah State this week at home.

GO COUGS!!!!

Here is a few things we did in Oklahoma:

The girls having fun at practice

We had to practice at a park, compliments of Erica Owens for the photography

We celebrated Jennie Marshall's 21st birthday

Stretching by the pool, to rainy outside

Our faithful fans cheering on the Cougs at Oklahoma University

Cougs warming up for their match against Oklahoma University, it was a beautiful day for soccer

BYU Continues To Roll With the Wins, and Bring In The Fans

The Cougs continue to win games, and continue to bring in fans! The girls picked up their first loss against Miami, 0-1, then knocked off Idaho State 3-1, with goals from Jennie Marshall, and two from Colette Jepson. BYU then defeated Cal State Fullerton 2-1, with a goal from Auna Doria and a game winner from Jennie Marshall. The Cougs played Arizona on Monday, and won their fourth game, out shooting the Wildcats 21-5, and winning 2-0. Goals came from Lindsi Lisonbee, and Kyleigh Royall, both firsts of the season.

The Cougs continue to bring in thousands of fans for each home game, being in the Top 10 four times. The BYU vs Miama ranked second, with 4,633 fans, right behind the North Carolina-Notre Dame game, which was 5,236 fans. The Cougs also had forth most fans, BYU vs Utah, 4,437 fans, sixth most fans, BYU vs Cal State Fullerton, 4,265 fans, and ninth most fans BYU vs Arizona, 3,374 fans! The girls continue to get better, and continue to keep the fans on their feet! Make sure to join the Cougs as they take on Rice, Saturday September 10 @ 7:00 PM. Come out and support the Cougs, and enjoy the awesome atmosphere!

See you there!

BYU vs Rice

Saturday - September 10

7:00 PM

COUGS BEAT UTAH . . . SET TO PLAY MIAMI TONIGHT!!!

The first home game of the season proved to be just as exciting as any other Utah, BYU rivalry! The weather was perfect, the field was perfect, and over 4,000 fans came out to cheer on the soccer team! The first half went scoreless, with chances on both sides. The Cougs were able to put one away early in the second half with a goal off a free kick by Jessica Ringwood. Then another followed from Auna Doria, then Jaiden Thornack. Niki Fernandes scored her first goal of the season, to put the Cougars up 4-0. The girls will face Miami tonight at South Field!

COME SUPPORT THE COUGS TONIGHT AT 8:00 PM

BYU vs MIAMI

The Cougs Bring Home A Tie Against The Huskies

It was a beautiful, clear, sunny day in Seattle, and after 110 minutes of physical play, the Cougs come home with a 2-2 result against the Washington Huskies. The Cougs went up 1-0 in the first half with a goal from Carlee Payne. The Huskies answered back with a similar goal and then one more to end the half 2-1. The girls came out fired up and put one away to tie it all up at 2-2. It was Dana Oldroyd’s first goal of the season. The game was back and forth, and the Cougs had some good chances. It was an intense game, with the Cougs out shooting the Huskies 21-15.

The Cougs first home game is Tuesday, August 23 at 7:00 PM, against Rival University of UtahCome out and cheer on the Cougs!!!!! Their next home game will be Friday, August 26 against Miami at 7:00 PM!!! Look forward to seeing all our fans!!!

Here We Go . . . .

Here we go . . . the season has started! The Cougs stepped onto the game field for their first game, the Blue & White! The girls have been working hard during two-a-days, and were looking forward to playing on South Field with fans cheering them on. The girls are headed to Colorado College to play their first exhibition game.

The pre-season is full of two-a-days, meetings, and fitness tests, but it is also full of team bonding activities. Every year the girls have an annual slip-n-slide day, where they slide down a giant slip-n-slide at rapid speeds. This year, our dear Erica Owens unfortunately broke her leg a day before the season started. She has been in good spirits, and has been a positive, encouraging support to her teammates.

The girls also had their annual retreat at the Manning’s cabin, where they embarrass the freshmen, eat good home cooked food, and play funny games. A special thanks to the Manning’s for taking care of us and letting us stay at their cabin. The girls also gave a fireside at a stake in Spanish Fork. The girls clean up nice, and they did a great job speaking to the youth and their families.

We have a great group of girls on and off the field, and check back to see how the Cougs are doing!

So It Begins . . .

Yes folks . . . . It is August and for any of you that know soccer, know that teams around the nation are preparing themselves for the 2011 season. The Cougs started two-a-days this Wednesday, and have ben working hard. The Cougs return nine starters, highlighted by 2010 All-Americans Carlee Payne and Lindsi Lisonbee, and keeper McKinzie Olson. Also returning are Mountain West Conference Tournament MVP Jessica Ringwood, senior Lauren Anderson Cosby and forward Jennie Marshall, who led the team in goals for 2010.

The Cougs begin action in their new conference with five games in August, seven games in September, seven in October and one in November with seven home games televised nationally. The West Coach Conference match-ups will feature top-ranked teams such as the University of Portland, Santa Clara, the University of San Diego and more.

Check back throughout the season to see what the girls are up to on and off the field!

BLUE/ WHITE GAME - AUGUST 10 @ 7 PM

GO COUGS!!!!!!!

SOCCER CAMPS!!!!

Summer time is just around the corner, and it's almost time for soccer camps! Camps are for boys and girls, ages 5-18. Camps start June 6th and go through the whole summer. Here is a little bit about camps.

Enjoy four days of fast-paced training in the world's most popular sport, soccer. Join BYU women's soccer head coach Jennifer Rockwood and BYU men's soccer head coach Chris Watkins for an exciting experience to refine your soccer skills while increasing your technical and tactical knowledge of the game. Participate in demanding training sessions, small-sided games and plenty of team scrimmages.

BYU soccer camps are available for all levels of soccer players, from those just beginning competition to those who have had a high level of experience (premier club level and ODP). Many campers also attend to showcase their abilities in the hopes of someday earning a spot on a BYU soccer team roster. Camps not only will help you improve your overall knowledge of the game, but also will prove to be a valuable scouting and recruiting tool for the head coaches. All four weeks of camp are structured identically, where participants are grouped together by age, ability and gender.

Goalkeepers are also welcome and will have keeper training sessions under the direction of BYU goalkeeper coaches/players. If you want to attend as a goalkeeper, please indicate that position in your registration.

Come join us for a fun and exciting week of camp while playing the most popular sport in the world!

Open to any individual that meets age requirement.

Benefits

• Receive personal instruction from BYU's head coaches
• Receive training in technical and tactical aspects of the game
• Increase knowledge of offensive attacking
• Gain insight from current and former BYU soccer players
• Train and compete at your specific skill level
• Receive valuable feedback from coaches
• Enjoy social and spiritual opportunities

Special Features

• Specialized Nike camp ball for girls and Adidas ball for boys
• Soccer Camp T-shirt
• Youth fireside with current BYU players
• Discounted sales of BYU soccer merchandise
• BYU training facilities
• Training videos and special lectures
• League competition
• All-Star awards
• Coed games and activities
• Great campus recreation for housing participants
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided for housing participants; lunch provided for non-housing participants

Click here to get registered for camps:

http://www.byucougars.com/SportsCamps/Soccer/