2008 Season Recap

The Waldorf College women’s soccer team enjoyed a successful season in spite of numerous injuries which plagued the team before the first game was played in late August. Finishing with an overall record of five wins and twelve losses, the team of 18 women comprised of three seniors, five juniors, six sophomores, and four freshmen experienced formation altering mishaps on almost a game - to - game basis. By the final game only 14 were able to suit up for the first ever Midwest Collegiate Conference ( MCC ) playoff game at Waldorf.

The highlight of the season occurred when the women’s team won their first conference game since 2005 defeating Iowa Wesleyan one goal to nil. The spirited Waldorf ladies team finished in eighth place in the MCC to host the playoff match against the visiting Iowa Wesleyan Tigers who eventually prevailed in a close match in later October.

Notable players for the year include scorers freshman Tiffany McNelly who netted ten goals to lead the Warriors in scoring; senior Jessica Cable who had six goals and eight assists; and sophomore Britany Smith who had three goals. Sophomore Kelly Dietrich as the Warrior goalkeeper made 86 saves during the campaign. Notable defenders included freshman Marcie O’Malia, junior Jayme Anderson, and junior Melissa Corkery.

Head coach Fabio dos Santos and assistant coach Boyd Longshore were pleased with the level of effort given by the ladies despite the numerous injuries throughout their first soccer season at Waldorf. Both plan to build upon the experience gained by the younger players to field a highly competitive team for next year and the years to come.