Sports
Women's Soccer
Updated November 20, 2009 4:48 AM
Penn State women's soccer freshman midfielder Christine Nairn and senior goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher will attend a 10-day U.S. Senior National Team training camp Dec. 5-15 in Carson, Calif.
Updated November 17, 2009 4:50 AM
No Penn State women's soccer player had tallied three assists in a game since Melissa Hayes did it two years ago.
Updated November 16, 2009 4:50 AM
It had all the makings of another Penn State win.
Updated November 16, 2009 4:46 AM
Her Penn State career over, Alyssa Naeher leaned against the goalpost, slowly sank to the ground and just sat there.
Updated November 15, 2009 4:29 PM
Virginia went on a six-goal scoring frenzy in the second half Sunday against Penn State, knocking the Nittany Lions out of the NCAA Tournament by a score of 6-2. Updated 4:29 PM
Updated November 14, 2009 6:15 PM
The last time Penn State and Virginia met at Jeffrey Field, Alyssa Naeher was still working back from a knee injury, Christine Nairn wasn't a starter and the combo of Dani Toney and Katie Schoepfer had yet to get going. Updated 6:15 PM
Tara Davies' coaches and teammates have called her fiery, emotional and tenacious. Updated 6:01 PM
Alone on the right side of the field, Nikki Watts took a dribble and sent a high-arcing cross in front of the net. Out of nowhere, a charging Dani Toney collided with the ball, knocking it into the net. Updated 5:48 PM
In overtime and needing a goal to advance, St. John's forward Lena Yee got the ball one-on-one with Virginia goalkeeper Chantel Jones. Updated 5:42 PM
Going into the women's soccer team's NCAA tournament first-round game against Colgate, some of the players on the team decided to die their hair for a little fun. Updated 5:25 PM
Updated November 13, 2009 11:51 PM
Going into the locker room at halftime, the Penn State women's soccer team held a two-goal lead that should have had the coaches happy. Updated 11:51 PM
Tuesday night, with the field swamped in light, the Penn State women's soccer team chided and joked about each player as they lined up for a penalty kick.
First, I'd like to say I have a higher level of respect for what Nittany Lions goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has to put up with every day at practice and in every game.
Megan Monroig would have made the same move her coach did.
Updated November 12, 2009 4:50 AM
Penn State's colossal turnaround from a 4-5-1 record in September to conference champions in November was a sign of resilience, coach Erica Walsh said.
Updated November 11, 2009 4:00 AM
Jess Rosenbluth took the ball, turned on it and blasted a crossing pass to a charging Christine Nairn in front of the net during a scrimmage.
Updated November 10, 2009 4:50 AM
As ESPN women's soccer analyst Cat Whitehill commented on the up-and-down start to the Penn State women's soccer team's season, the players groaned.
Updated November 9, 2009 4:49 AM
Katie Schoepfer said her 11th goal of the season was "nothing flashy."
Updated November 6, 2009 11:07 PM
As Tim Curley approached, clutching a large, glass trophy, the players knew it was all a gag. Updated 11:07 PM
Soccer has been called "the beautiful game," but when the Penn State women's soccer team travels to Michigan on Sunday, that won't be the case.
Updated November 4, 2009 4:00 AM
Two summers ago, Nittany Lion freshman defender Lexi Marton was a leader on the Canadian U-20 national backline, starting as an 18-year-old against the best players in the world in the 2008 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Updated November 3, 2009 4:50 AM
After beating Indiana, Melissa Hayes had a voice in her ear, trying to keep the senior going after a strong performance.
Danielle Toney was firing on all cylinders this week and turned heads across the country.
Updated November 2, 2009 4:50 AM
It's been a running joke -- and Tara Davies had to put her money where her mouth was.
The Penn State soccer team's seniors woke up to the familiar smell of bacon, egg and cheese grilling in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's kitchen.
For all her awards and recognition, the highlight reel saves and the consistency, Alyssa Naeher isn't one to brag about her talents.
Updated November 1, 2009 3:28 PM
Junior forward Danielle Toney did her best to make sure this year's senior class had a Senior Day to remember. Updated 3:28 PM
Updated October 30, 2009 4:50 AM
Tied at one, the Penn State women's soccer team was pressing for a much-needed victory when the ball found its way to freshman Chris-tine Nairn.
It's been a season of firsts for Ali Schaefer.
Chances are you've heard about the women's volleyball winning streak.
Read more stories in our back issues.
