https://www.avilaathletics.com en-us 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/250909-day-of-giving September 9 marks the 2025 Avila Athletics Day of Giving, helping to provide Eagle student athletes and athletic programs with the funding to cover expenses, travel, equipment and competition fees for the 2025 season. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/250909-day-of-giving 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 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 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 https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/250825-soccer-spirit-wear Calling all fans of Avila soccer…place your order today to make sure you are repping your Eagles in style today! Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/250825-soccer-spirit-wear 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 https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/250729-naia-gold-star Marks the third-straight year of Gold status for Avila Athletics Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/250729-naia-gold-star https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/250512-athletics-awards Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/250512-athletics-awards https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/250401-nsca-aa Avila football's Malik Ashford and women's soccer's Annika Holtorf were selected as 2025 National Strength and Conditioning Association All-American Athlete of the Year winners. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/250401-nsca-aa https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/250130-gordon-in-memoriam We are saddened to share the passing of former Avila University President, Thomas F. Gordon, J.D., L.L.M. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/250130-gordon-in-memoriam https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/241217-scholar-athletes KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An astonishing 25 Avila student-athletes across four sports have been named to the 2024 Fall Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes list. Each Avila fall sports team was represented as a Daktronics honoree. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.avilaathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/241217-scholar-athletes