Samford Women's Soccer news

Soccer Media Guide Receives National Recognition

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:30:25 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Samford's 2007 Soccer Media Guide was ranked third in District 4 and 12th in the nation, it was announced Tuesday in the College Sports Information Directors of America's (CoSIDA) annual media guide competition.

Soccer To Host Annual Alumni Game April 19

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:58:22 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University soccer team will host its annual Alumni Game at 10:30 a.m., on April 19 at Bulldog Field, it was announced Thursday. The contest will feature Samford's current team against 11 of the Bulldogs' former players.

Soccer Adds Nine Players In Highly-Touted Recruiting Class

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:16:04 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Samford University soccer coach Todd Yelton announced the signing of nine players to national letters-of-intent Monday as the Bulldogs continued their quest to reach the NCAA Tournament for a third time in four seasons.

Former Bulldog-Great Young Named Assistant Soccer Coach

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:38:02 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Sharon Young, arguably the most decorated soccer player in Samford history, was officially named an assistant coach at her alma mater Tuesday as Head Coach Todd Yelton filled the vacancy left by Brian Copham.

Copham Accepts Head Coaching Position At Jacksonville University

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:31:23 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Brian Copham, the top assistant coach at Samford University, was officially named the head women's soccer coach at Jacksonville University on Friday, announced JU director of athletics Alan Verlander.

Birdsell Named Third-Team All-Southeast Region

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:42:56 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Heather Birdsell, Samford's senior soccer player and four-time All-Ohio Valley Conference performer, continued to earn postseason accolades Tuesday as the Bulldogs' midfielder was named to the third team of the Soccer Buzz Southeast Region.

Yelton Agrees To 10-Year Contract Extension

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:37:42 PST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Todd Yelton, one of the nation's top young coaches for women's soccer, has agreed to a 10-year contract extension to remain the head coach at Samford University, athletic director Bob Roller announced Thursday.

Photo Gallery - Soccer In NCAA Tournament

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:19:08 PST

NCAA Tournament Photo Gallery

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- The Samford University soccer team earned its second NCAA Tournament appearance in three seasons Friday as the Bulldogs squared off against the LSU Tigers in the opening round of the Florida State Regional. Click on the link to see the photo gallery.

Soccer Drops Heartbreaker To LSU 1-0 (2OT) In NCAA Tournament

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:27:26 PST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- The Samford University soccer team's record-setting season came to an end Friday as the Bulldogs suffered a 1-0 (2OT) loss to the LSU Tigers in the NCAA Tournament.

Soccer Set To Open NCAA Tournament Play Against LSU

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:10:49 PST

Samford Soccer Game Notes
GameTracker - Kennesaw State vs. Florida State (3:30 p.m.)
GameTracker - Samford vs. LSU (6 p.m.)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --- The Samford University soccer team will square off against the LSU Tigers in the opening round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament on Friday at 6 p.m. (CST). The Bulldogs are the No. 3-seed in the four-team regional being held at Florida State University.

Soccer Earns At-Large Bid To NCAA Tournament

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:50:13 PST

2007 NCAA Tournament Bracket

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Once again, the Samford University soccer team made history with a milestone achievement Monday as the Bulldogs received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Samford, the No. 3-seed in the Florida State regional, will square off against the No. 2-seeded LSU Tigers on Friday.

Birdsell Receives All-America Honors; 'Dogs Remain At No. 14 In SE Region

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:54:13 PST

Soccer Buzz Rankings
Top Drawer Soccer Annual Awards

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Samford soccer player Heather Birdsell was named an honorable mention All-American on Monday as Top Drawer Soccer released its annual postseason awards. Birdsell helped lead the Bulldogs to a school-best 15-4-1 record this season.

Soccer Falls To SEMO In Penalty Kicks In OVC Championship

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:55:59 PST

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.--The Samford soccer team fell in penalty kicks to Southeast Missouri in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship game Sunday afternoon. The teams ended regulation tied, 1-1, and after two overtime periods, SEMO defeated Samford, 5-4, in penalty kicks.

Soccer To Square Off Against SEMO In OVC Championship

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:54:29 PST

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --- The Samford University soccer team will play for a berth in the 2007 NCAA Tournament on Sunday as the Bulldogs face off against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks at 1 p.m., in the OVC Tournament championship match to be held in Houck Stadium.

Soccer Advances To OVC Title Match With 1-0 Win Against EIU

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:28:12 PST

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. --- The Samford University soccer team advanced to its fourth Ohio Valley Conference championship match in five seasons Friday as the Bulldogs registered a thrilling 1-0 victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Houck Stadium.