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The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Sophomore guard Amanda West made the 52nd point of her career in Saturday’s game against Navy, the most by any Pitt women’s soccer player in program history.

Amanda West makes history as Pitt women’s soccer blows out Navy 4-1

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • October 11, 2020
Pitt (8-2-0) women’s soccer defeated the Navy Midshipmen (0-2-0) 4-1 in its second match of a four-game homestand. The Panthers have won two straight matches, remaining undefeated at home.
Pitt reached the No.1 ranking for the first time in program history in the fall.

Pitt returns home, dismantles Virginia Tech 4-2

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • October 10, 2020
The No. 2 Pitt Panthers men’s soccer team (3-0) handily defeated Virginia Tech (0-1) at Ambrose Urbanic Field 4-2 in their first home match of the season Saturday.
Junior forward Anna Rico (77) celebrates with teammate Chloe Minas (15) after putting up Pitt's fourth goal on Boston College during Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Eagles.

Late goal snaps Pitt women’s soccer losing streak, defeats Boston College 4-3

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • October 8, 2020
A late goal from forward Anna Rico gave the Panthers a 4-3 win over Boston College, snapping a two-game losing streak.
Pitt soccer announced last week that Edward Kizza, the second highest goal scorer in program history, is no longer on the team.

Pitt soccer parts ways with leading scorer Edward Kizza

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • October 8, 2020
Pitt soccer announced last week that Edward Kizza, the second highest goal scorer in program history, is no longer on the team.
After parting ways with former women’s soccer coach Greg Miller, Athletic Director Heather Lyke hired former Notre Dame head coach and two-time national champion Randy Waldrum.

Pitt soccer coach accepts job with Nigerian national team

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • October 6, 2020
After the team tweeted the news this afternoon, Pitt women’s soccer spokesperson Korey Blucas confirmed that Waldrum did take the job coaching the Nigerian women’s national team, nicknamed the Super Falcons, but will remain in his role as Pitt head coach, too.
Sophomore forward Amanda West (9) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal on Syracuse during Pitt’s 2-0 victory over the Orange on Sept. 17.

Pitt soccer’s reinvention is ready for the spotlight

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • October 4, 2020
Soccer in the United States has typically taken a back seat to other sports, but Pitt fans should take notice of the high-level soccer being played in Oakland.
The womens' soccer team celebrates after scoring. Pitt’s men’s and women’s soccer programs both received their highest ranking in school history from the United Soccer Coaches Wednesday.

Pitt men’s and women’s soccer earn highest rankings in program history

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 24, 2020
Pitt’s men’s and women’s soccer programs enjoyed huge milestones this week — both teams received their highest ranking in school history.
First-year midfielder Emily Yaple (10) celebrates the first goal of her Pitt career during Thursday evening's 2-0 victory over Syracuse.

Women’s soccer picks up third straight win off second half push

By Alexander Ganias, For The Pitt News • September 17, 2020
Pitt women's soccer defeated the Syracuse Orange 2-0 Saturday, their first 1-0 start in the ACC since 2015.
After parting ways with former women’s soccer coach Greg Miller, Athletic Director Heather Lyke hired former Notre Dame head coach and two-time national champion Randy Waldrum.

Pitt’s marquee pair of head soccer coaches aim for new heights

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • August 25, 2020
Pitt’s struggling men’s and women’s soccer teams landed two of the most proven head coaches in collegiate soccer to take the reigns in 2015 and 2017. The program’s rapid transformation has Pitt aiming for new heights.
Coming off of its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 54 years, Pitt men’s soccer is flying high and eager to build off of its breakthrough 2020 season.

Men’s soccer set to strike after breakout year

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • August 20, 2020
Coming off of its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 54 years, Pitt men’s soccer is flying high and eager to build off of its breakthrough 2020 season.
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