2018 BYU Cougars women's soccer team

The 2018 BYU Cougars women's soccer team represents BYU during the 2018 NCAA Division I women's soccer season. The Cougars are coached for a 24th consecutive season by Jennifer Rockwood, who was co-coach in 1995 and became the solo head coach in 1996. Before 1995 BYU women's soccer competed as a club team and not as a member of the NCAA. Overall the Cougars have made the NCAA tournament in 18 of the 23 seasons that Rockwood has been the head coach. Joining Rockwood as assistant coaches are Brent Anderson (2nd season)[1] and Steve Magleby (1st season)[2] with volunteer assistants Rachel Jorgensen (5th season) and McKinzie Young 7th season). The Cougars came off of a season were they fourth in the WCC and went 7–8–4, 4–4–1 in the WCC. The Cougars were picked to finish third by the WCC media.[3] The Cougars stunned the conference and went 8–1 to win the WCC Championship and return to the NCAA Playoffs where they lost to TCU in the first round. The Cougars finished the season 13–5–1.

2018 BYU Cougars women's soccer
ConferenceWest Coast Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 24
Record13–5–1 (8–1–0 WCC)
Head coach
Home stadiumSouth Stadium
Uniform
Home
Away
2018 West Coast Conference women's soccer standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L T PCTW L T PCT
No. 24 BYU  y 810 .8891351 .711
No. 7 Santa Clara  y 720 .7781731 .833
Pepperdine   612 .7781162 .632
Gonzaga   522 .6671044 .667
San Francisco   432 .5561172 .600
Portland   450 .4441190 .550
San Diego   450 .444891 .472
Saint Mary's   261 .2787102 .421
Loyola Marymount   171 .1673134 .250
Pacific   090 .0002160 .111
Conference champion
y Invited to the NCAA tournament
As of November 14, 2018
Rankings from United Soccer Coaches Poll
Source:West Coast Conference

Media

Television & Internet Streaming

Most BYU women's soccer will have a TV broadcast or internet video stream available. BYUtv and TheW.tv will once again serve as the primary providers. Information on these television broadcasts can be found under each individual match.

Nu Skin BYU Sports Network

For a fifth consecutive season the BYU Sports Network will air BYU Cougars women's soccer games. Greg Wrubell will provide play-by-play for most games with Jason Shepherd or Robbie Bullough filling-in when Wrubell has football duties. Analysts will rotate. ESPN 960 and BYU Radio will act as the flagship stations for women's soccer.

Affiliates[4]

Schedule

  • WCC game (*)
  • Nu Skin BYU Sports Network/ESPN 960 broadcast (x)
  • Television Broadcast (y)
  • Internet Stream (z)

Exhibition: Blue/White Game

  • Two 40 minute halves made up the exhibition. Coaches were also free to move players from the Blue to the White and vice versa as it was an inter-squad match.
August 4, 2018 BYU White 0–3 BYU Blue Provo, UT
7:00 p.m. MDT Madie Gates 13', 34'
Mikayla Colohan 58'
Stadium: South Field
Attendance: N/A
Referee: Not listed

Exhibition: UCLA

Series History: Series even 2–2–1

August 10, 2018 #2 UCLA Bruins 2–1 BYU Cougars Los Angeles, CA
6:00 p.m. PDT Sunny Dunphy 14'
Julia Hernandez 89'
Recap Elise Flake 25' Stadium: Drake Stadium
Attendance: N/A
Referee: Not listed

x-Exhibition: Alumni

Broadcasters: Greg Wrubell & Jennie Smith (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

August 14, 2018 BYU Cougars 3–2 BYU Alumni Provo, UT
7:00 p.m. MDT Lizzy Braby 1', 29'
Bella Folino 19'
Recap Madie Mathews 51'
Dana Cusick 69'
Stadium: South Field
Attendance: N/A
Referee: Not listed

xz-Cal State Fullerton

Series History: BYU leads series 6–0–2
Broadcasters: Ryan Osborne (Big West TV)
Greg Wrubell & B.J. Pugmire (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

August 17, 2018 Cal State Fullerton Titans 0–1 BYU Cougars Fullerton, CA
8:00 p.m. PDT Sarah Davidson Yellow card 97' Recap Madie Gates 41' (pen.) Stadium: Goodwin Field
Attendance: 928
Referee: Andie Reyes
Assistant referees: Adrian Gonzales
Assistant referees: Melissa Gonzales
Fourth official: Stacey Littlejohn

xz-Nebraska

Series History: Nebraska leads series 4–2–0
Broadcasters: No commentators (BTN+)
Greg Wrubell & Jennie Smith (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

August 20, 2018 Nebraska Cornhuskers 2–2 BYU Cougars Lincoln, NE
7:05 p.m. CDT Faith Carter 4'
Savannah Uveges 40'
Recap Lizzy Braby 77'
Mikayla Colohan 82'
Stadium: Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 919
Referee: Jason Francois
Assistant referees: Juan Chamizo
Assistant referees: Michael Barton
Fourth official: Justin Demers

xz-Texas A&M

Series History: First Meeting
Broadcasters: David Ellis & Jeff Givens (SEC+)
Greg Wrubell & Elena Medeiros (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

August 24, 2018 #9 Texas A&M Aggies 2–0 BYU Cougars College Station, TX
7:30 p.m. CDT Kendall Ritchie Yellow card 11'
Jimena López 41'
Ally Watt 87'
Recap Stadium: Ellis Field
Attendance: 4,248
Referee: Kyle Phillips
Assistant referees: Chris Scruggs
Assistant referees: Bryan Estrada
Fourth official: George Kubove

xy-Stanford

Series History: Series even 3–3–0
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Natalyn Lewis, & Lauren McClain (BYUtv)
Greg Wrubell & Paige Barker (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

August 30, 2018 BYU Cougars 0–2 #1 Stanford Cardinal Provo, UT
7:00 p.m. MDT Recap Catarina Macario 35'
Jojo Harber 79'
Stadium: South Field
Attendance: 2,272
Referee: Robbi Hullner
Assistant referees: Dani Escalante
Assistant referees: Brad Jensen
Fourth official: Blake Jensen

xz-Idaho State

Series History: BYU leads 8–2–0
Broadcasters: Robbie Bullough & Paige Barker (TheW.tv/ESPN 960)

September 1, 2017 BYU Cougars 10–0 Idaho State Bengals Provo, UT
7:00 p.m. MDT Madie Gates 6'
Elise Flake 16'
Mikayla Colohan 23', 55'
Bella Folino 37', 54'
Cameron Tucker 67'
Josie Bush 81'
Natalie Clark 84'
Kendell Petersen 87'
Recap Paige Smith Yellow card 81' Stadium: South Field
Attendance: 2,242
Referee: Hamed Sadeghi
Assistant referees: Sly Yates
Assistant referees: Mike Anglin
Fourth official: Allan Pickett

xy-Utah

Game Name: Deseret First Duel
Series History: BYU leads series 21–7–2
Broadcasters: Kate Scott & Kelly Gray (P12 MTN)
Greg Wrubell & Paige Barker (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

September 7, 2018 Utah Utes 2–3 BYU Cougars Salt Lake City, UT
7:00 p.m. MDT Paola Van Der Veen 76'
Hailey Skolmoski 84'
Recap Elise Flake 52'
Mikayla Colohan 71'
Madie Gates 85'
Stadium: Ute Field
Attendance: 2,606
Referee: Jeff Arthurholtz
Assistant referees: Karsten Gillwald
Assistant referees: Robert Pickett
Fourth official: Hamed Sadeghi

y-Marquette

This match was originally scheduled for September 14 and 7:00 p.m. and scheduled to be broadcast by the Nu Skin BYU Sports Network. However a field power outage couldn't be resolved in time for the match to take place that evening, so it was rescheduled for Saturday.
Series History: Marquette leads series 2–1–1
Broadcasters: No commentary (MUTV)

September 15, 2018 Marquette Golden Eagles 0–3 BYU Cougars Marquette, WI
1:00 p.m. CDT Recap Madie Gates 18'
Makaylie Moore 45'
Elise Flake 64'
Natalie Clark Yellow card 73'
Stadium: Valley Fields
Attendance: 205
Referee: Dimtrios Katsimingos
Assistant referees: Peter Bernardy
Assistant referees: Art Arustamyan
Fourth official: Michael Wojtan

xz-Long Beach State

Series History: BYU leads series 7–2–0
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Natalyn Lewis, & Lauren McClain (BYUtv.org)
Greg Wrubell & Paige Barker (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

September 17, 2018 BYU Cougars 1–3 Long Beach State 49ers Provo, UT
5:30 p.m. MDT Bella Folino 55' Recap Ashley Gonzales 65'
Taylor Bistline 80'
Rola Badawiya 83'
Stadium: South Field
Attendance: 1,339
Referee: Adam Zarrin
Assistant referees: Allan Pickett
Assistant referees: Kristi Mae
Fourth official: Marcelo Chapparo

xy-Utah Valley

Game Name: UCCU Cross-Town Clash
Series History: BYU leads series 3–0–0
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Natalyn Lewis, & Lauren McClain (BYUtv)
Greg Wrubell & Paige Barker (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

September 21, 2018 BYU Cougars 3–1 Utah Valley Wolverines Provo, UT
7:00 p.m. MDT Olivia Wade 2'
Bella Folino 52'
Elise Flake 58'
Sabrina Davis Yellow card 87'
Recap Linley Brown Yellow card 77'
Whitney Paskins 83'
Stadium: South Field
Attendance: 2,958
Referee: Mario Coss
Assistant referees: Schuyler Pack
Assistant referees: Karsten Gillwald
Fourth official: Michael Anglin

xy-Gonzaga*

Series History: BYU leads series 10–0–0
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Carla Haslam, & Lauren McClain (BYUtv)
Greg Wrubell & Avery Walker (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

September 27, 2018 BYU Cougars 3–1 Gonzaga Bulldogs Provo, UT
7:05 p.m. MDT Elise Flake 6'
Lizzy Braby 21'
Makaylie Moore 72'
Recap Sophia Braun 56' Stadium: South Field
Attendance: 2,152
Referee: Megan McCain
Assistant referees: Lisa Homel
Assistant referees: Michael Thomas
Fourth official: Karsten Gillwald

xz-Portland*

Series History: BYU leads series 8–4–0
Broadcasters: Jason Shepherd & Avery Walker (TheW.tv/BYU Radio (KUMT only)/ESPN 960)

September 29, 2018 BYU Cougars 3–0 Portland Pilots Provo, UT
7:00 p.m. MDT Alyssa Jefferson Yellow card 2'
Elise Flake 55'
Lizzy Braby 77'
Cameron Tucker 80'
Recap Taryn Ries Yellow card 49' Stadium: South Field
Attendance: 1,571
Referee: Cuautemoc Delgadillo
Assistant referees: Marcelo Chapparo
Assistant referees: Brad Jensen
Fourth official: Alan Jimenez

xz-San Diego*

Series History: BYU leads series 7–3–0
Broadcasters: Nick Rice (TheW.tv)
Greg Wrubell & Jennie Smith (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

October 6, 2018 San Diego Toreros 1–2 BYU Cougars San Diego, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT Summer Mason 30' Recap Madie Gates 59'
Elise Flake 98'
Stadium: Torero Stadium
Attendance: 404
Referee: Andie Reyes
Assistant referees: Maria Magana
Assistant referees: Kristin Patterson
Fourth official: Samantha Martinez

xz-Pepperdine*

Series History: Pepperdine leads series 5–4–0
Broadcasters: Al Epstein (TheW.tv)
Jason Shepherd & Avery Walker (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

October 13, 2018 Pepperdine Waves 2–1 BYU Cougars Malibu, CA
1:00 p.m. PDT Michelle Maemone 2'
Isabel Nelson 78'
Recap Bella Folino 77' Stadium: Tari Frahm Rokus Field
Attendance: 572
Referee: Karen Abt
Assistant referees: Karen DeLeon
Assistant referees: Melissa Gonzales
Fourth official: Ali Hacock

xz-Pacific*

Series History: BYU leads series 8–1–0
Broadcasters: Jeff Dominick (TheW.tv)
Greg Wrubell & Elena Medeiros (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

October 18, 2018 Pacific Tigers 1–5 BYU Cougars Stockton, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT Kendall Bietsch 56' Recap Makaylie Moore 54'
Elise Flake 56'
Lizzy Braby 63'
Mikayla Colohan 73'
Ashton Brockbank 87'
Stadium: Knoles Field
Attendance: 648
Referee: Ian Chapman
Assistant referees: Mike Kampmeinert
Assistant referees: Kevin Pikkel
Fourth official: Luis Ordaz

xz-Saint Mary's*

Series History: BYU leads series 7–0–1
Broadcasters: (TheW.tv)
Greg Wrubell & Elena Medeiros (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

October 20, 2018 Saint Mary's Gaels 1–3 BYU Cougars Moraga, CA
1:00 p.m. PDT Kelsey Hill 59' Recap Elise Flake 11'
Makaylie Moore 27', 36'
Elise Flake Yellow card 89'
Stadium: Saint Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 457
Referee: Levi Rippy
Assistant referees: Nicholas Navarini
Assistant referees: Michelle Macmullen
Fourth official: Val Huerta

xy- San Francisco*

Series History: BYU leads series 6–2–0
Broadcasters: Spencer Linton, Carla Haslam, & Lauren McClain (BYUtv)
Greg Wrubell & Avery Walker (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

October 25, 2018 BYU Cougars 4–0 San Francisco Dons Provo, UT
7:00 p.m. MDT Makaylie Moore 45'
Elise Flake 63', 64'
Cameron Tucker 86'
Recap Stadium: South Field
Attendance: 1,875
Referee: Kyle Kazmer
Assistant referees: Karsten Gillwald
Assistant referees: Sly Yeates
Fourth official: Mike Anglin

xz–Santa Clara*

Series History: Santa Clara leads series 7–1–4
Broadcasters: Robbie Bullough & Elena Medeiros (TheW.tv)
Jason Shepherd & Avery Walker (BYU Radio/ESPN 960)

October 27, 2018 BYU Cougars 2–0 #6 Santa Clara Broncos Provo, UT
5:05 p.m. Mikayala Colohan 14'
Rachel Lyman 53'
Lizzy Braby Yellow card 60'
Sabrina Davis Yellow card 73'
Alyssa Jefferson Yellow card 88'
Recap Marika Guay Yellow card 60'
Maria Sanchez Yellow card 73'
Stadium: South Field
Attendance: 2,259
Referee: Omeed Azadpour
Assistant referees: Allen Pickett
Assistant referees: Marcelo Chaparro
Fourth official: Daniel Spencer-Escal

xz-Loyola Marymount*

Series History: BYU leads series 7–1–1
Broadcasters: Ray Ferrari (TheW.tv)
Jason Shepherd & Jennie Smith (BYU Radio (KUMT only)/ESPN 960)

November 3, 2018 Loyola Marymount Lions 1–2 BYU Cougars Los Angeles, CA
6:00 p.m. PDT Emma Tyrnauer 25' Recap Bella Folino 60'
Elise Flake 70'
Stadium: Sullivan Field
Attendance: 573
Referee: Leszek Stalmach
Assistant referees: Salma Perez
Assistant referees: Steve Skille
Fourth official: Lexi Farmer

xz-TCU

Series History: BYU leads series 8–0–0
Broadcasters: Kyle Crews (HF TV)
Jason Shepherd & Avery Walker (BYU Radio (KUMT only)/ESPN 960)

November 9, 2018 TCU Horned Frogs 2–1 #24 BYU Cougars Ft. Worth, TX
7:00 p.m. CST Messiah Bright 56'
Yazmeen Ryan 61'
Yazmeen Ryan Yellow card 73'
Recap Elise Flake 23'
Rachel Lyman Yellow card 73'
Stadium: Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 972
Referee: Timothy Debysingh
Assistant referees: Jennifer Gamer
Assistant referees: Victor Perez
Fourth official: John Navarro

Roster

No. Position Player Height Hometown Year
3 MF Makaylie Moore 5'5" Auburn, WA Sophomore
4 MF Lizzy Braby 5'2" Murray, UT Junior
5 F Elise Flake 5'7" Mapleton, UT Junior
6 MF Ashton Brockbank 5'9" Provo, UT Freshman
7 D Danika Bowman Serassio 5'7" Redlands, CA Junior
8 MF Mikayla Colohan 5'8" Fruit Heights, UT Sophomore
9 D Shaylyn Redding 5'8" Draper, UT Sophomore
10 MF, F Olivia Wade 5'6" Kaysville, UT Freshman
12 F Ella Ballstaedt 5'6" Midway, UT Junior
13 F Lytiana Akinaka 5'6" Haiku, HI Freshman
14 F Josie Guinn 5'5" Murrieta, CA Sophomore
16 F Kendall Petersen 5'8" South Weber, UT Freshman
18 GK Sabrina Macias Davis 5'5" Littleton, CO RS Junior[5]
19 F Natalie Clark 5'8" Mesa, AZ Freshman
20 F Cameron Tucker 5'9" Highland, UT Sophomore
21 MF Madie Siddoway Gates 5'9" North Logan, UT Senior[6]
22 MF Bella Folino 5'6" Aliso Viejo, CA Freshman
23 MF Rachel Bingham Lyman 5'7" Spanish Fork, UT RS Junior
24 F, D Josie Bush 5'2" Boise, ID Freshman
25 D Brynlee Welch Buhler 5'4" Hyrum, UT Junior
28 D Alyssa Jefferson 5'5" Sandy, UT Junior
29 GK Josie Manwill 5'9" Layton, UT Sophomore
32 GK Cassidy Smith 5'9" Alpine, UT RS Sophomore

Rankings

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Postseason
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United Soccer Coaches NR NR NR NR NR NR NR RV RV NR RV RV 24
Soccer America NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 14 13
Top Drawer Soccer NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR 25 23
Legend
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  Decrease in ranking
  Not ranked previous week
(RV)   Received Votes

References

  1. "New BYU women's assistant soccer coach hired". The Daily Universe. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  2. "Magleby hired as assistant women's soccer coach". Deseret News. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  3. "SANTA CLARA EDGES PEPPERDINE IN WCC WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON POLL". WCC Sports. Archived from the original on August 18, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  4. "BYU Sports Network Affiliates". BYUcougars.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  5. "Macias is top ranked goalie". 9News. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  6. "Siddoway verbally commits to BYU soccer team". Herald Journal. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
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