2025-26 Avila Women's Soccer News https://www.avilaathletics.com en-us ANNIKA HOLTORF AND MALCOLM GOSWELL NAMED AVILA ATHLETICS ACADEMIC ATHLETES OF THE YEAR https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260513-aaoty KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Excelling in the classroom and on the soccer pitch, seniors Annika Holtorf and Malcolm Goswell have been selected as the 2026 Avila Athletics Academic Athletes of the Year. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260513-aaoty AVILA ATHLETICS AND KENDRA SCOTT HOSTING GIVE-BACK EVENT ON FRIDAY https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260401-kendra-scott KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another big day to support the women’s programs of Avila Athletics is just a few days away. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/260401-kendra-scott TWENTY-FIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMED FALL NAIA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/251120-fall-naia-scholar-athletes KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila Athletics has announced that 25 student-athletes from its four fall sports have been named NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/251120-fall-naia-scholar-athletes WOMEN’S SOCCER HAS THREE NAMED ALL-KCAC HONORABLE MENTION https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/251111-wsoc-allkcac-hm KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Avila women’s soccer’s Hope Hines, Annika Holtorf and Samantha Lasater were named All-KCAC Honorable Mention honorees, the conference announced today. It is the seventh time in eight seasons under head coach Katie LaForge that the program has had three or more all-conference selections. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/251111-wsoc-allkcac-hm WOMEN’S SOCCER FALLS AT KANSAS WESLEYAN TO END REGULAR SEASON https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251101r63642 SALINA, Kan. – Avila women’s soccer wrapped up the regular season with a 2-0 loss at Kansas Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251101r63642 WOMEN’S SOCCER WRAPS UP HOME SEASON WITH LOSS TO NO. 5 OKWU https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251029qsf0ho KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The fifth-ranked team in the country supplied too much offense for Avila women’s soccer on Wednesday, as Oklahoma Wesleyan defeated Avila, 3-0, at The Z. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251029qsf0ho FRESHMAN STEALS THE SHOW FOR WOMEN’S SOCCER ON SENIOR DAY https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251026rd86ce KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On a rainy afternoon where Avila women’s soccer honored its four seniors, it was a freshman who played the hero to help the Eagles record their first win in just over a month, beating McPherson, 1-0. Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251026rd86ce WOMEN’S SOCCER DRAWS WITH SAINT MARY https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251022xe45pd LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – For the sixth time in the last eight games, Avila women’s soccer picked up a tie, drawing 1-1 at Saint Mary on Wednesday. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251022xe45pd THREE LATE GOALS SURRENDERED DOOM WOMEN’S SOCCER https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251019ejtem0 HILLSBORO, Kan. – Avila women’s soccer dropped back-to-back games for the first time since 2023 with a 4-2 loss at Tabor on Saturday. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251019ejtem0 WOMEN’S SOCCER’S UNBEATEN STREAK ENDS AT EIGHT WITH LOSS TO FRIENDS https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251015qxlb2j KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Suffering their first loss in more than a month – and the first KCAC loss all season – Avila women’s soccer’s unbeaten streak ended at eight games on Wednesday afternoon with a 4-0 defeat to Friends. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251015qxlb2j LATE GOAL SURRENDERED FORCES WOMEN’S SOCCER TO FIFTH-STRAIGHT 2-2 DRAW https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251011rf5f6w KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Google tells us that recording five-consecutive 2-2 draws has under a one one-millionth of a percent chance of happening, but that was the fate of Avila women’s soccer on Saturday as they recorded a 2-2 draw with Bethel at The Z, their fifth-straight 2-2 scoreline. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251011rf5f6w FOURTH-CONSECUTIVE 2-2 DRAW FOR WOMEN’S SOCCER https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251008x1c3kj WINFIELD, Kan. – A fourth-straight 2-2 draw for Avila women’s soccer came to be at Southwestern on Wednesday evening, with back-and-forth scoring resulting in another tie for the Eagles. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251008x1c3kj WOMEN’S SOCCER NOTCHES THIRD-STRAIGHT DRAW https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251004os3gsw STERLING, Kan. – In what is becoming a common occurrence, Avila women’s soccer recorded its third-consecutive 2-2 draw on Saturday at Sterling. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251004os3gsw ANOTHER LATE COMEBACK EARNS WOMEN’S SOCCER A DRAW WITH OTTAWA https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251001t43obq KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Following a nearly identical script as their last game, Avila women’s soccer used two late goals on Wednesday afternoon to force a 2-2 draw with Ottawa at The Z. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251001t43obq LATE COMBACK EXTENDS WOMEN’S SOCCER’S UNBEATEN STREAK TO FOUR https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250927t0kx3w KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coming out of the gates slowly on Saturday afternoon at home, Avila women’s soccer used two late goals to secure a 2-2 draw with York and extend the program’s unbeaten streak to four. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250927t0kx3w WOMEN’S SOCCER WINS THIRD-STRAIGHT WITH 1-0 VICTORY AT EVANGEL https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250924wlhtfz SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The first career goal from freshman Madison Barnes plus the first career shutout for Mia Kristensen gave Avila women’s soccer a 1-0 win over Evangel on Wednesday evening, extending the program’s winning streak to three games. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250924wlhtfz MANNINO, GAUNA AND HOLTORF LEAD WOMEN’S SOCCER TO WIN OVER BETHANY https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250919vzqsei KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An offensive explosion led women’s soccer to a 7-0 win over Bethany on Friday at The Z, thanks in part to two multi-goal scorers and a three-assist day from a senior captain. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250919vzqsei NIKKI WOOD NAMED KCAC WOMEN’S SOCCER OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/250916-wood-opotw KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After an incredible performance with a goal and an assist during Wednesday’s 3-2 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State, Eagles forward Nikki Wood has been named the KCAC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced today. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/250916-wood-opotw NIKKI WOOD HELPS PRODUCE A WIN FOR WOMEN’S SOCCER https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250910ucyku6 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Playing on their home turf for the first time in 2025 gave Avila women’s soccer a much-needed win on Wednesday afternoon, defeating the visitors from Oklahoma Panhandle State, 3-2. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250910ucyku6 WOMEN’S SOCCER LOSES TO NORTHWESTERN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/2025090714auxt LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. – Letting up three early goals in the first half doomed Avila women’s soccer, as they were unable to overcome the early deficit, falling to Northwestern on Saturday at Paragon Star Sports Complex, 3-1. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/2025090714auxt WOMEN’S SOCCER DROPS SECOND STRAIGHT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250903ri9rae PARKVILLE, Mo. – Avila women’s soccer was unable to get back in the win column on Wednesday afternoon, falling 7-2 as they visited crosstown rivals Park. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250903ri9rae WOMEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO NO. 7 JOHN BROWN https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250829zh8kdw SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. – Getting a big early-season test against a top-10 opponent, Avila women’s soccer fell on Friday evening to No. 7 John Brown, 11-0. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250829zh8kdw TWO PKs HELP PROPEL WOMEN’S SOCCER TO SEASON-OPENING WIN AT BAKER https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250821vjjpkr BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Penalty kick goals from a returning senior leader and a newcomer plus a goal from the reigning KCAC Freshman of the Year propelled Avila women’s soccer to a 3-1 victory at Baker on Thursday afternoon. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20250821vjjpkr