UAB Women's Soccer news

Women's Soccer Inks Eight for 2010

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:31:24 EST

2010 UAB Women's Soccer Signees
UAB women's soccer head coach Paul Harbin announced the signing of eight student-athletes to National Letters of Intent today. Carlye Bice, Sam Bradford, Kirsten Ebert, Cara Eby, Abby Phillips, Erin Pincombe, CJ Winship and Hannah Witcher will join the Green and Gold in the fall.

UAB Among Most Improved Teams in the Nation

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:46:12 EST

The UAB women's soccer team has been ranked as one of the most improved teams in the nation according to Somis Sports. The Blazers rank 21st after improving to 11-7-3 during the 2009 season.

Sinovich Named High School All-American

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:40:40 EST

UAB freshman defender Emily Sinovich received high school All-America honors as announced by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Sinovich led Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis, Mo., to the state championship in 2008 before joining the Blazers this fall.

Blair Earns C-USA Spirit of Service Award

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:39:48 EST

Senior defender Danielle Blair was named the Conference USA Spirit of Service Award honoree for UAB, as announced by Commissioner Britton Banowsky on Wednesday. Blair's service has consisted of lending a hand in the C-USA canned food drive, assisting at the Ronald McDonald house, helping at local elementary schools and volunteering as a coach for a local soccer club.

UAB's Marie Yempuku Garners Second Team All-Region Honors

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:11:14 EST

UAB junior defender Marie Yempuku was selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) second-team All-Region team, which was announced Friday. It marks the first such honor in Yempuku's career.

Blair Named ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:10 EST

Senior defender Danielle Blair was named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America team as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Tuesday. Blair is the fifth different Blazer in program history to earn the honor.

Laura McCalla Named UAB Student-Athlete Of The Week

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:31:17 EST

Sophomore forward/midfielder Laura McCalla of the Blazer women's soccer team has been selected as the UAB Student-Athlete of the Week. McCalla started all 21 games for UAB this fall and tied for the team lead with 12 points on four goals and four assists.

UAB Women's Soccer Team Falls To No. 9 UCF, 1-0, In C-USA Semis

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:52:55 EST

The UAB women's soccer team controlled play throughout, but dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 9 UCF in the semifinals of the 2009 Conference USA Tournament. The Blazers, who are considered a solid bubble team by experts, will now have to wait and see if they earn an at-large berth to the 2009 NCAA Tournament.

UAB Downs UTEP In Penalty Kicks, Advances To Semis

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:46:51 EST

UAB came up big on penalty kicks in the first match of the 2009 C-USA Women's Soccer Championship, held at SMU's Westcott Field on a mild and clear night, as the Blazers advanced to Friday's semifinals.

Blair Selected To Conference USA All-Academic Team

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:17:01 EST

UAB senior defender Danielle Blair has been voted to the Conference USA Women's Soccer All-Academic First Team for the second consecutive season, as released Wednesday by the league office. In the classroom, Blair has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA as a triple major.

Two Women's Soccer Players Earn All-Conference Honors

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:11:32 EST

Sophmore forward Tiffini Turpin and junior defender Marie Yempuku each earned Second Team All-Conference USA honors, the league announded on Tuesday. With the recognition, Turpin earns a spot on the all-conference team for a second straight year, while Yempuku earned league accolades for the first time in her career.

UAB Women's Soccer Team Rises To No. 8 In Central Region

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:26:38 EST

The UAB women's soccer team, who was ranked as high as No. 24 in the country earlier this season, has begun to climb the polls once again in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) regional rankings, which was released on Monday. The Blazers checked in at a tie for No. 8 in the Central Region following their thrilling road win at Memphis last Thursday night.

Danielle Blair Tabbed First Team CoSIDA Acadmic All-District

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:09:22 EST

UAB women's soccer player Danielle Blair has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV women's soccer first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). This marks the second consecutive season that Blair has been named as a first-team all-district honoree and the third consecutive year she has been recogznized as an academic all-district player (earned third-team honors in 2007).

Polcari's Two Goals Carries Blazers To C-USA Tournament

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:44:52 EST

Sophomore midfielder Carolyn Polcari scored two goals, including the game-winner just over four minutes into the first overtime, to lead the UAB women's soccer team to a 2-1 overtime victory at Memphis on Thursday night. With the win, the Blazers have secured a spot in the 2009 C-USA Tournament.

Women's Soccer Team Takes On Memphis In Crucial Season Finale

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:34:16 EST

Memphis Gametracker

The UAB women's soccer team will play an important Conference USA match on Thursday night, as the Blazers travel to Memphis, Tenn. to take on the Memphis Tigers at 7 p.m. CT. UAB is currently sixth in the latest league standings and would earn a spot in the six-team 2009 C-USA Tournament with a victory.