By Piper Wright\u00a0\/\/ <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a 4-13-2 record in the 2025 season, Hood College women\u2019s soccer team is looking to turn its experience into more wins this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think we\u2019ve had a tough couple of years where we haven\u2019t gotten the results that we have been wanting,\u201d head coach Molly Kovarik said. \u201cWe did a lot of work last fall, last spring, in the off season and have done a ton of work this preseason, so I\u2019m excited to see all of that come together, to get out there and score some goals.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Blazers are looking to improve in many statistical areas including reducing fouls, goals given up, increasing shots on goal and increasing the number of corners the Blazers earn while reducing the number of corners the team gives up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSome of our biggest goals for this year are to improve our overall teamwork and communication on and off the field,\u201d Sophomore goalkeeper Ashley Stine said. \u201cWe want to develop a strong and supportive team culture, while also of course making a run in the playoffs.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Blazers came back with a strong group of returning players, along with a competitive group of transfers and first-years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think there\u2019s a lot of experience in the incoming class that we have, I think some of our first-years have been really great additions where they\u2019re stepping up, playing heavy minutes right away,\u201d Kovarik said. \u201cIt\u2019s an environment where they\u2019re eager to be a part of because everyone\u2019s really working together.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The team continues to compete in the highly competitive MAC Commonwealth conference, which welcomes Neumann University as its newest addition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think we\u2019re going to be a little bit of underdogs this year in a sense, but I think there\u2019s a potential for a lot of great things to happen this fall.\u201d Kovarik said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Blazers are back in action on Thomas Athletic Field on Tuesday Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. against Eastern Mennonite University for their pride night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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