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SMU Mustangs women's soccer
2024 SMU Mustangs women's soccer team
Founded1981; 43 years ago (1981)
UniversitySouthern Methodist University
Head coachNicole Nelson (3rd season)
ConferenceACC
LocationDallas, Texas
StadiumWestcott Field
(Capacity: 4,000)
NicknameSMU Mustangs
ColorsRed and blue[1]
   
Home
Away
NCAA Tournament Semifinals
1995
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
1995
NCAA Tournament Round of 16
1995, 1999
NCAA Tournament appearances
1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2016
Conference Tournament championships
1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2016
Conference Regular Season championships
1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

The SMU Mustangs women's soccer program represents Southern Methodist University in National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I. The Mustangs compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and play their home games on SMU's campus in Dallas, Texas at Westcott Field.[2]

History

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The SMU women's soccer program played their first season in 1986 under the direction of head coach Alan Kirkup. The Mustangs made their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1990.[3]

The Southwest Conference sponsored women's soccer in 1995, and in that season the Mustangs advanced to the NCAA Final Four after winning both the SWC regular season and tournament championships.[3]

SMU joined the Western Athletic Conference in 1996, and Greg Ryan took over the program. The Mustangs returned to the NCAA Tournament in 1997, and won the regular season conference title in all three of Ryan's seasons at SMU.[3]

George Van Linder was named head coach in 1999, and SMU continued their success with three NCAA Tournament appearances and three regular season conference championships in Van Linder's four seasons.[3]

John Cossaboon took control as head coach in 2003, and SMU returned to the NCAA Tournament again in both 2003 and 2004. The Mustangs also won both the WAC regular season and tournament championships in their final two seasons in the WAC.[3]

In the nine seasons SMU competed in the WAC, the Mustangs advanced to the NCAA Tournament six times. The Mustangs also won the conference regular season championship eight times and the conference postseason tournament championship six times.[3]

SMU joined Conference USA in 2005, and the Mustangs continued their success with two more appearances in the NCAA Tournament as well as two more regular season conference championships under the direction of Cossaboon.[3]

Two-time National Coach Of The Year Chris Petrucelli was named head coach of SMU in 2012.[4] The Mustangs joined The American Athletic Conference in 2013.[2]

Current roster

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As of December 18, 2024[5]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Aubrey Brown
2 MF United States USA Kaya Lee
3 MF Japan JPN Mayu Inokawa
4 DF United States USA Hali Hartman
5 FW United States USA Truth Byars
6 DF United States USA Sammy Nieves
8 MF United States USA Mackenzie Rudden
9 FW United States USA Eliana Salama
11 MF United States USA Addison Vali
12 DF United States USA Paxton Bock
13 DF Japan JPN Nanami Hata
14 FW United States USA Liz Eddy
15 MF United States USA Lydia Ungashick
16 MF United States USA Kelly Gordon
17 DF United States USA Tori Peterson
19 FW Canada CAN Nyah Rose
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 MF France FRA Lou Brossault
21 FW United States USA Sadie Paul
22 MF United States USA Nicole Stryker
24 FW United States USA Emma Alvord
25 DF United States USA Sophie King
26 MF Mexico MEX Layla Garica-Moreno
27 DF United States USA Abby Hampton
28 DF United States USA Bella Burr
30 GK Canada CAN Sierra Cota-Yarde
31 DF United States USA Paige Boeger
32 MF United States USA Maura Yumul
34 FW United States USA Jen Jackson
35 FW England ENG Hayden Halscheid
44 GK United States USA Jessi Curry
66 GK United States USA Haven Empey

Stadium

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Westcott Field, home of the Mustangs

The Mustangs play their home games at Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium (previously, "Westcott Field") on the campus of SMU. The soccer field is natural grass and measures 115 yards (105 m) x 75 yards (69 m).[6]

In 2022, the stadium was extensively renovated to include locker rooms, training facilities and new grandstands.[7]

Coaches

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Tenure Coach Seasons Record Pct.
1986–1995 Alan Kirkup 10 149–52–7 .733
1996–1998 Greg Ryan 3 37–21–5 .627
1999–2002 George Van Linder 4 59–20–7 .727
2003–2006 John Cossaboon 4 64–17–8 .764
2007–2011 Brent Erwin 5 44–46–8 .490
2012–2022 Chris Petrucelli 10 88–74–19 .539
2022–present Nicole Nelson 3 27–25–8 .620
Totals 8 coaches 38 seasons 468–284–62 .613
Records are through the conclusion of the 2024 season.

Seasons

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Season Coach Record Notes
Overall
Conference
Independent
1986 Alan Kirkup 15–3–2 —
1987 18–3–1 —
1988 17–5–0 —
1989 14–4–0 —
1990 14–6–1 — NCAA First Round
1991 10–8–0 —
1992 15–6–0 — NCAA First Round
1993 13–7–1 — NCAA First Round
1994 10–9–1 —
Southwest Conference
1995 Alan Kirkup 23–1–1 5–0–0 SWC Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA Semifinals (Final Four)
Western Athletic Conference
1996 Greg Ryan 11–6–4 5–0–1 WAC Regular Season Champions
1997 17–5–1 6–0–1 WAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA Second Round
1998 9–10–0 5–1–0 WAC Regular Season Champions
1999 George Van Linder 17–6–1 5–2–0 WAC Tournament Champions; NCAA Third Round
2000 13–5–1 6–0–1 WAC Regular Season Champions
2001 16–4–0 8–0–0 WAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA Second Round
2002 13–5–5 5–1–1 WAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA Second Round
2003 John Cossaboon 17–3–2 7–1–0 WAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA First Round
2004 15–4–3 5–1–1 WAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA First Round
Conference USA
2005 John Cossaboon 15–5–2 8–1–0 C-USA Regular Season Champions; NCAA Second Round
2006 17–5–1 8–1–0 C-USA Regular Season Champions; NCAA Second Round
2007 Brent Erwin 9–7–1 4–5–0
2008 6–13–1 4–7–0
2009 7–11–1 5–5–1
2010 11–7–4 6–4–1
2011 11–8–1 7–3–1
2012 Chris Petrucelli 9–8–4 4–3–4
American Athletic Conference
2013 Chris Petrucelli 9–9–1 3–5–1
2014 7–14–0 2–7–0
2015 5–10–3 2–6–1
2016 13–7–2 6–2–1 NCAA First Round
2017 10–7–3 4–4–1
2018 10–6–2 5–4–0
2019 12–7–1 4–5–0
2020 1–1–0 1–1–0
2021 12–5–2 4–2–2 NCAA Second Round
2022 Nicole Nelson 10–4–5 3–3–2
2023 11–6–1 5–3–1
Atlantic Coast Conference
2024 Nicole Nelson 6–9–2 2–6–2
Totals 468–249–61 144–86–23 778 games (.641)
Records are through the conclusion of the 2024 season.

Notable alumni

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See also: Category:SMU Mustangs women's soccer players

Current professionals

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As of December 18, 2024

References

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  1. ^ "SMU Licensing". SMUMustangs.com. June 8, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  2. ^ a b McMurphy, Brett (3 April 2013). "Old Big East now American Athletic". ESPN. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "SMU Women's Soccer Fact And Record Book" (PDF). SMU. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Two-Time National Coach Of The Year Chris Petrucelli Named Head Women's Soccer Coach". SMU. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  5. ^ "2024 Women's Soccer Roster". smumustangs.com. Southern Methodist University. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Stadium info at SMU site
  7. ^ "Southern Methodist University Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium". Glenn Partners. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
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