Friday, September 13
Jacksonville, Fla.
5 p.m. MT
Air Force Academy
at
Jacksonville
Photo by: Josh Armstrong
Falcons Hit the Road for First Time in 2019 Regular Season
9/11/2019 2:09:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Air Force will play a pair of games down in Jacksonville, Fla.
Air Force Falcons at Jacksonville Dolphins (0-4)
Friday, Sept. 13, 5 p.m. MT
Southern Oak Stadium - Jacksonville, Fla.
Air Force Falcons at North Florida Ospreys (4-1-1)
Sunday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. MT
Hodges Stadium - Jacksonville, Fla.
Broadcast Information
- Video Stream: ESPN+/UNFOspreys.com
- Live Statistics: Sidearm
- Twitter updates at @AF_WSOC
Series History vs. Opponents:
- Friday will be the second meeting between the Falcons and Dolphins
- The first and only contest between the two came in 2004 at a neutral site in Orlando
- AF won in overtime, 2-1
- Sunday will be the first ever meeting between AF and North Florida
- It is the fourth of five opponents the Falcons will face for the first time in program history (Siena, TAMUCC, St. Francis, North Florida, Seattle)
Falcons Hit the Road for First Time in 2019 Regular Season
The Air Force Academy women's soccer team is on the road for the first time this regular season as they head to the Sunshine State and the city of Jacksonville, Fla. for a pair of contests. The weekend starts with a game against Jacksonville University, Friday evening, Sept. 13, followed by a Sunday contest against North Florida, Sept. 15. Kickoff against the Dolphins is set for 5 p.m. MT, while the match against the Ospreys is set to begin at 11 a.m. MT.
The games can be followed via live stats, as well as live streams. Links to both are on the schedule page of goairforcefalcons.com. For all up to date information, be sure to follow @AF_WSOC on Twitter.
Last Time Out
Last weekend, Air Force bounced back from its only loss thus far with a commanding 3-0 win over service academy rival, Army West Point. The Falcons scored all three goals in the first half, with tallies from freshman Lexi Romero (10'), junior Brittany Mahowald (25'), and senior Bree Bezdek (39').
Because of inclement weather, the game against Army, which was originally scheduled for Friday, was moved to Saturday. As a result of that, the game between AF and Western Michigan was canceled, with no make up date planned.
Danielle Katz Named MW Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Junior goalkeeper Danielle Katz was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the period ending Sept. 8. It is the first weekly accolade for the Falcons this season, and the first of Katz's career.
Katz was once again stout in net in the 3-0 won over service academy rival Army West Point Saturday evening. The Maryland native made four crucial saves to preserve the shutout, while facing a total of 11 shots. Her efforts helped AF to its first win over Army since 2008, and the second shutout in as many games against the Black Knights.
It was the third shutout win for Katz in four games this season. Coming into the year, Katz had played in just two career games as a sophomore, serving as a backup goalkeeper and totaling 26 minutes. She is also just one of three Mountain West goalies with three or more shutouts this season.
Best Start Since 2011
With the Falcons out to a 3-1 start to the season, it is the best four game stretch to begin a season since a 3-1 beginning in 2011.
Rookies Making an Immediate Impact
The 2019 freshman class, which came in ranked as the 32nd ranked class according to Top Drawer Soccer, has already made an immediate impact on both sides of the field. Freshman forward Lexi Romero leads the team with nine points (3G, 3A), which ranks tied for third in the MW Conference.
Freshmen also tallying assists are Emiley Benner (2), Faith Lee, and Kayla Milford. Milford has also started all four games on defense, and totaled 289 minutes.
In all, freshmen have accounted for 1,472 minutes total in the first four games, which equates to 35 percent of the total minutes played.
Sharing is Caring
On Air Force's 10 goals this season, there have been a total of 11 assists. Freshman Lexi Romero and junior Emma Nelson are tied for the team lead with three each. The 11 assists ranks 51st in the nation, while the 2.75 assists per game ranks 19th.
Air Force in the Sunshine State
This will be Air Force's first regular season match in the state Florida since the match-up against Jacksonville back in 2004. That game was played in Orlando as part of the UCF Fall Invitational. To date, that is the only other time AF women's soccer has played in the Sunshine State.
Opponent Connections
Against Jacksonville, the Dolphins have a pair of Colorado connections. First, senior midfielder Zoe Zinis is a CO native, hailing from Broomfield. Secondly, JU head coach Laura Busby was recently the assistant head coach for UCCS, leaving in 2017.
Up Next
Air Force returns home for the 2019 non-conference finale, as the Falcons host Seattle University at Cadet Soccer Stadium. Kickoff against the Redhawks is set for 6 p.m. MT.
Friday, Sept. 13, 5 p.m. MT
Southern Oak Stadium - Jacksonville, Fla.
Air Force Falcons at North Florida Ospreys (4-1-1)
Sunday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. MT
Hodges Stadium - Jacksonville, Fla.
Broadcast Information
- Video Stream: ESPN+/UNFOspreys.com
- Live Statistics: Sidearm
- Twitter updates at @AF_WSOC
Series History vs. Opponents:
- Friday will be the second meeting between the Falcons and Dolphins
- The first and only contest between the two came in 2004 at a neutral site in Orlando
- AF won in overtime, 2-1
- Sunday will be the first ever meeting between AF and North Florida
- It is the fourth of five opponents the Falcons will face for the first time in program history (Siena, TAMUCC, St. Francis, North Florida, Seattle)
Falcons Hit the Road for First Time in 2019 Regular Season
The Air Force Academy women's soccer team is on the road for the first time this regular season as they head to the Sunshine State and the city of Jacksonville, Fla. for a pair of contests. The weekend starts with a game against Jacksonville University, Friday evening, Sept. 13, followed by a Sunday contest against North Florida, Sept. 15. Kickoff against the Dolphins is set for 5 p.m. MT, while the match against the Ospreys is set to begin at 11 a.m. MT.
The games can be followed via live stats, as well as live streams. Links to both are on the schedule page of goairforcefalcons.com. For all up to date information, be sure to follow @AF_WSOC on Twitter.
Last Time Out
Last weekend, Air Force bounced back from its only loss thus far with a commanding 3-0 win over service academy rival, Army West Point. The Falcons scored all three goals in the first half, with tallies from freshman Lexi Romero (10'), junior Brittany Mahowald (25'), and senior Bree Bezdek (39').
Because of inclement weather, the game against Army, which was originally scheduled for Friday, was moved to Saturday. As a result of that, the game between AF and Western Michigan was canceled, with no make up date planned.
Danielle Katz Named MW Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Junior goalkeeper Danielle Katz was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the period ending Sept. 8. It is the first weekly accolade for the Falcons this season, and the first of Katz's career.
Katz was once again stout in net in the 3-0 won over service academy rival Army West Point Saturday evening. The Maryland native made four crucial saves to preserve the shutout, while facing a total of 11 shots. Her efforts helped AF to its first win over Army since 2008, and the second shutout in as many games against the Black Knights.
It was the third shutout win for Katz in four games this season. Coming into the year, Katz had played in just two career games as a sophomore, serving as a backup goalkeeper and totaling 26 minutes. She is also just one of three Mountain West goalies with three or more shutouts this season.
Best Start Since 2011
With the Falcons out to a 3-1 start to the season, it is the best four game stretch to begin a season since a 3-1 beginning in 2011.
Rookies Making an Immediate Impact
The 2019 freshman class, which came in ranked as the 32nd ranked class according to Top Drawer Soccer, has already made an immediate impact on both sides of the field. Freshman forward Lexi Romero leads the team with nine points (3G, 3A), which ranks tied for third in the MW Conference.
Freshmen also tallying assists are Emiley Benner (2), Faith Lee, and Kayla Milford. Milford has also started all four games on defense, and totaled 289 minutes.
In all, freshmen have accounted for 1,472 minutes total in the first four games, which equates to 35 percent of the total minutes played.
Sharing is Caring
On Air Force's 10 goals this season, there have been a total of 11 assists. Freshman Lexi Romero and junior Emma Nelson are tied for the team lead with three each. The 11 assists ranks 51st in the nation, while the 2.75 assists per game ranks 19th.
Air Force in the Sunshine State
This will be Air Force's first regular season match in the state Florida since the match-up against Jacksonville back in 2004. That game was played in Orlando as part of the UCF Fall Invitational. To date, that is the only other time AF women's soccer has played in the Sunshine State.
Opponent Connections
Against Jacksonville, the Dolphins have a pair of Colorado connections. First, senior midfielder Zoe Zinis is a CO native, hailing from Broomfield. Secondly, JU head coach Laura Busby was recently the assistant head coach for UCCS, leaving in 2017.
Up Next
Air Force returns home for the 2019 non-conference finale, as the Falcons host Seattle University at Cadet Soccer Stadium. Kickoff against the Redhawks is set for 6 p.m. MT.
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