Student-athletes honored at Penn State York athletic banquet
4/28/16
Penn State York honored its student-athletes and coaches at the 45th annual Athletic Awards Banquet April 7 at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York, Pennsylvania.
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Meteorology student goes from soccer captain to graduate researcher
3/17/16
Soccer brought Eli Dennis to Penn State the first time, and graduate school brought him back.
Raquel 'Rocky' Rodriguez has plans beyond soccer
2/12/16
While known most for her success on the soccer field, lesser known is Raquel "Rocky" Rodriguez’s plan to build a life apart from soccer, a plan she began developing at Penn State. Her first step was choosing Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management as her major, with plans to ultimately have a career in sports administration.
Soccer star Briana Scurry to speak at Penn State Behrend
11/2/15
On Nov. 10, Briana Scurry will share her story — both as athlete and advocate — when she visits Penn State Behrend as part of the campus' Speaker Series. Her presentation, “On Success & Following Your Passion,” begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building and is free and open to the public.
Two former Nittany Lions help U.S. to World Cup final
7/3/15
Two former Penn State women’s soccer players are advancing to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup final, helping the United States to reach Sunday’s final against Japan at 7 p.m. ET in Vancouver. Ali Krieger ’06 and Alyssa Naeher ’09 helped the U.S. to advance to the final with the team’s 2-0 win over Germany, the tournament’s top seed, in Tuesday’s semifinal.
Rodriguez makes history at Women's World Cup
6/12/15
Penn State women's soccer senior Raquel Rodriguez started in the midfield for Costa Rica's FIFA Women's World Cup debut on Tuesday. But in a 1-1 tie against fellow World Cup debutants Spain, Rodriguez also made Penn State history by becoming the first Nittany Lion to score in a World Cup, and earned LYG Player of the Match honors.
Wolverton signs with defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy
6/12/15
Former Penn State men's soccer standout goalkeeper Andrew Wolverton (Atlanta, Ga.) signed with the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy on June 2.
Rodriguez named to Costa Rican World Cup roster
5/29/15
Penn State women's soccer rising senior and 2015 team captain Raquel Rodriguez (San Jose, Costa Rica) has been named to the Costa Rican Women's National Team roster for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup this summer in Canada.
Former Nittany Lions Moscato, McLeod chosen for Canadian World Cup team
4/30/15
Two more Nittany Lions were chosen to represent their country at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, with Carmelina Moscato and Erin McLeod chosen to the Canadian squad, competing at the international tournament in Canada from June 6 to July 5.
Krieger, Naeher named to U.S. World Cup roster
4/23/15
Penn State women's soccer alumni Ali Krieger and Alyssa Naeher were named to the final roster representing the United States at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, head coach Jill Ellis announced Tuesday.
Penn State York honors athletes for 2014-15
4/16/15
Penn State York’s honored its student athletes and coaches at the 44th annual Athletic Awards Banquet Thursday, April 9, at Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center, York, Pennsylvania. The 2014-15 athletic teams had successful seasons with most of them making it to the playoffs.
Highlights of the season included the Penn State York men’s basketball team again capturing the Penn State Athletic Conference (PSUAC) championship title, a three-peat, and Parrish Petry, Red Lion, Pennsylvania, head men’s basketball coach, being named Coach of the Year in his sport for the second year in a row. Three men’s basketball players passed the 1,000 points scored in their college careers – Joshua Jamison, of Cockeysville, Maryland; Logan Steckel, of York, Pennsylvania; and Tyler Martin, of York, Pennsylvania. All three players were a part of the three championship teams.
Women's soccer adds eight to 2015 roster
2/6/15
Penn State women’s soccer head coach Erica Walsh has announced the signing of eight Nittany Lions for the 2015 season, which includes two of the top-10 overall recruits in the 2015 class and several members of the U.S. Women’s National Teams.
Men's soccer signs Austin Maloney for 2015
2/6/15
The Penn State men’s soccer team will be adding a familiar face to its 2015 squad as head coach Bob Warming announced the signing of Austin Maloney, Wednesday, who is the younger brother of current sophomore forward Connor Maloney.
Church selected 30th in NWSL Draft by Washington Spirit
1/23/15
Penn State women's soccer centerback Whitney Church (Ashburn, Va.) has been selected as the 30th overall pick in the 2015 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft at the annual National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention Jan. 16 in Philadelphia. Church was selected by the Washington Spirit, marking the third-consecutive year a Nittany Lion was chosen in a women's soccer professional league draft.
Wolverton selected by L.A. Galaxy in MLS SuperDraft
1/23/15
Penn State men’s soccer goalie Andrew Wolverton (Atlanta, Ga.) will be heading west this spring as the Los Angeles Galaxy have selected the four-year starter with the 82nd overall pick in the annual MLS SuperDraft.