Friday, September 20
USAFA, Colo.
6 p.m. MT
Air Force Academy
vs
Seattle
Photo by: Dave Speer
Falcons Host Seattle in Non-Conference Finale
9/19/2019 11:34:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Air Force and SU are facing off for the first time in program history
Air Force Falcons vs. Seattle Redhawks (4-3-1)
Friday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. MT
Cadet Soccer Stadium - USAFA. Colo.
Broadcast Information
- Video Stream: MW Network
- Live Statistics: Statbroadcast
- Twitter updates at @AF_WSOC
Series History vs. Opponents
- Friday will be the first ever meeting between AF and Seattle
- It is the fifth of five opponents the Falcons will face for the first time in program history this season (Siena, TAMUCC, St. Francis, North Florida, Seattle)
Falcons Conclude Non-Conference Play by Hosting Seattle
The Air Force Academy women's soccer team wraps up its non-conference slate when it welcomes Seattle University to the Academy, Friday, Sept. 20. Kickoff against the Redhawks is set for 6 p.m. MT at Cadet Soccer Stadium.
The game can be followed via live stats on Statbroadcast, as well as a live stream on the MW Network. 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
Air Force went unbeaten on the road last weekend in Florida, as they tied Jacksonville, 0-0, and proceeded to knock off North Florida in overtime, 3-2. Against JU, AF out-shot the Dolphins by a 15-6 margin, but could not find the back of the net. Versus UNF, Air Force trailed 2-0 into the 75th minute, before scoring two goals in the final 15 minutes to send it to OT. In the extra stanza, freshman Faith Lee scored in the 99th minute to take the match, 3-2.
Best Six-Game Start Of Division I Era
By starting the season 4-1-1, the Falcons are off to their best six-game start to a season in the Division I era, which began in 1996. The program record for best six-game start to a season came in 1993 when the Falcons went 5-1 to start the year in just the second year of the team's existence. If Air Force wins on Friday, they will set the new mark for best seven-game start to a season in program history.
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 11 points (4G, 3A), which ranks second in the MW Conference.
Freshmen also tallying goals are Faith Lee and Catherine Bakken, while Emiley Benner is tied for the team lead with three assists. Defender Kayla Milford has also started all six games on defense, and totaled 446 minutes.
In all, freshmen have accounted for 2,325 minutes total in the first six games, which equates to 36 percent of the total minutes played.
Sharing is Caring
On Air Force's 13 goals this season, there have been a total of 14 assists. Freshmen Lexi Romero and Emiley Benner, as well as junior Emma Nelson, are tied for the team lead with three each. The 14 assists ranks first in the conference and 56th in the nation, while the 2.33 assists per game ranks second in the MW and 26th in the NCAA.
Blanking the Opposition
Junior goalie Danielle Katz could not have asked for a much better start to her first full year as the starting keeper for the Falcons. The Maryland native has four shutouts over the first six games. She is one of four goalies in the conference to have four or more shutouts.The four shutouts also ranks 41st in the country.
Opponent Connections
Seattle senior Kelsey Vogel is a Colorado native, hailing from Centennial and attending Arapahoe High School. Meanwhile AF senior defender Kasey Stavig and Seattle senior forward Jessie Ray, as well as freshman midfielder Kendall Ingersoll all hail from the Portland, Ore. area. Stavig attended Sunset High School, while Ray went to Grant High School and Ingersoll to Westview. All three HS are within a 12 mile radius of each other.
Up Next
Air Force opens the 2019 Mountain West Conference schedule on the road when it heads to California to face Fresno State, Friday, Sept. 27. Kickoff against the Bulldogs is set for 8 p.m. MT.
Friday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. MT
Cadet Soccer Stadium - USAFA. Colo.
Broadcast Information
- Video Stream: MW Network
- Live Statistics: Statbroadcast
- Twitter updates at @AF_WSOC
Series History vs. Opponents
- Friday will be the first ever meeting between AF and Seattle
- It is the fifth of five opponents the Falcons will face for the first time in program history this season (Siena, TAMUCC, St. Francis, North Florida, Seattle)
Falcons Conclude Non-Conference Play by Hosting Seattle
The Air Force Academy women's soccer team wraps up its non-conference slate when it welcomes Seattle University to the Academy, Friday, Sept. 20. Kickoff against the Redhawks is set for 6 p.m. MT at Cadet Soccer Stadium.
The game can be followed via live stats on Statbroadcast, as well as a live stream on the MW Network. 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
Air Force went unbeaten on the road last weekend in Florida, as they tied Jacksonville, 0-0, and proceeded to knock off North Florida in overtime, 3-2. Against JU, AF out-shot the Dolphins by a 15-6 margin, but could not find the back of the net. Versus UNF, Air Force trailed 2-0 into the 75th minute, before scoring two goals in the final 15 minutes to send it to OT. In the extra stanza, freshman Faith Lee scored in the 99th minute to take the match, 3-2.
Best Six-Game Start Of Division I Era
By starting the season 4-1-1, the Falcons are off to their best six-game start to a season in the Division I era, which began in 1996. The program record for best six-game start to a season came in 1993 when the Falcons went 5-1 to start the year in just the second year of the team's existence. If Air Force wins on Friday, they will set the new mark for best seven-game start to a season in program history.
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 11 points (4G, 3A), which ranks second in the MW Conference.
Freshmen also tallying goals are Faith Lee and Catherine Bakken, while Emiley Benner is tied for the team lead with three assists. Defender Kayla Milford has also started all six games on defense, and totaled 446 minutes.
In all, freshmen have accounted for 2,325 minutes total in the first six games, which equates to 36 percent of the total minutes played.
Sharing is Caring
On Air Force's 13 goals this season, there have been a total of 14 assists. Freshmen Lexi Romero and Emiley Benner, as well as junior Emma Nelson, are tied for the team lead with three each. The 14 assists ranks first in the conference and 56th in the nation, while the 2.33 assists per game ranks second in the MW and 26th in the NCAA.
Blanking the Opposition
Junior goalie Danielle Katz could not have asked for a much better start to her first full year as the starting keeper for the Falcons. The Maryland native has four shutouts over the first six games. She is one of four goalies in the conference to have four or more shutouts.The four shutouts also ranks 41st in the country.
Opponent Connections
Seattle senior Kelsey Vogel is a Colorado native, hailing from Centennial and attending Arapahoe High School. Meanwhile AF senior defender Kasey Stavig and Seattle senior forward Jessie Ray, as well as freshman midfielder Kendall Ingersoll all hail from the Portland, Ore. area. Stavig attended Sunset High School, while Ray went to Grant High School and Ingersoll to Westview. All three HS are within a 12 mile radius of each other.
Up Next
Air Force opens the 2019 Mountain West Conference schedule on the road when it heads to California to face Fresno State, Friday, Sept. 27. Kickoff against the Bulldogs is set for 8 p.m. MT.
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