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The Courier

Alyssa Basford, Sabrina Cox, Veronica Helma, Adamaris Lara, Alexandra Peric, Sugarman, and Joli Weigandt celebrate sophomore night.

Women’s Soccer Rally to Secure Draw on Emotional Sophomore Night

Lucy Sugarman scored a crucial long-range goal in the 81st minute to equalize against Moraine Valley to avoid spoiled sophomore night.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
October 28, 2024
Berenice Marin celebrates after scoring a goal with her teammates.

Five Different Scorers Propel Women’s Soccer to Commanding Victory

The College of DuPage women's soccer team dominated Kankakee Community College with a decisive 5-0 victory with five players contributing to the score, showcasing the team's offensive prowess and strong chemistry.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
October 21, 2024
Asa Potts and Mariel Lara celebrate with each other after extending the Chaps' lead.

Potts Sparks the Chaps’ Offense in 3-1 Victory Against Illinois Valley

In a commanding 3-1 victory over Illinois Valley Community College, the College of DuPage women's soccer team, led by winger Asa Potts, dominated the field.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
October 14, 2024
The team in a huddle.

Late Penalty Leads to Women’s Soccer Loss

The College of DuPage women’s soccer team (4-6-1) were defeated by Waubonsee Community College 2-1 on Oct. 2 after giving up a late penalty in the second half.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
October 7, 2024
Freshman Mariel Lara hugs Joli Weigandt and celebrates with her teammates after scoring a goal.

First Half Rally Leads to Women’s Soccer Win

The COD women’s soccer team claimed a dominant 3-0 victory over Joliet Junior College driven by a strong first half and early pressure that forced the Wolves into defensive mistakes.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
September 30, 2024
The team lineup before the game.

Women’s Soccer Dominates Bryant and Stratton College

After finishing the match with an estimated 95 percent of possession and a pair of late goals, the Chaparrals defeated Bryant and Stratton 2-0 to end their three-game losing streak.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
September 16, 2024
Sophomore Veronica Helma celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of the match.

Women’s Soccer Falls to Lake County in Home Opener

Despite scoring in the first half and finishing the match with 12 shots on goal, the Chaparrals were defeated 1-2 by the College of Lake County in their home opener.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
September 9, 2024
Freshman Julie Leilani Garcia dribbles past defender.

Women’s Soccer’s Second Half Rhythm Leads to Win Over Prairie State College

The Chaparrals defeated Prairie State College 4-0 after maintaining their offensive rhythm in the second half to give COD a win in the third game of the spring season.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
April 15, 2024
Sophomore Anna Odisho runs with the ball

Beyond the Pitch: An Insight on the Journey of Anna Odisho

Sophomore Anna Odisho reflects on her time at the College of DuPage along with how the women's soccer program affected her life on and off the field.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
April 8, 2024
Before the match, five sophomores from the College of DuPage women's soccer team were honored for their time spent at COD.

Women’s Soccer Loses to Madison College on Sophomore Night

Despite failing to come back from behind in the second half, the Chaparrals celebrated the sophomores’ contributions to COD.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
October 23, 2023
Women’s Soccer Suffers Own Goal In Loss to Rock Valley

Women’s Soccer Suffers Own Goal In Loss to Rock Valley

The Chaparrals competed against a fast Rock Valley team and fell short of a second-half comeback to lose their fourth straight game.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
October 16, 2023
COD Women’s Soccer Falls to Cyclones

COD Women’s Soccer Falls to Cyclones

A controversial penalty kick decided the high-tension game.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
October 9, 2023
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