UCF Knights women's soccer
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The University of Central Florida Knights women's soccer program, commonly referred to as the UCF Knights, represents the University of Central Florida
in National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I. The Knights compete in Conference USA
(C-USA) and play their home games on UCF's main campus in Orlando, Florida
at the UCF Soccer and Track Stadium. The Knights are currently led by head coach Amanda Cromwell
.
at UCF in 1975. The Knights went 11–3–0 in their inaugural year, defeating Miami
in their first match 20–0. Rudy led the Knights to the AIAW Finals in their first year. UCF faced North Carolina
in the final AIAW Championship, falling 1–0. The Knights returned to the Finals in 1982, falling again to North Carolina 2–0 in the first NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament
. The first two NCAA Tournaments were held at UCF.
In 1993, the team joined their first conference, the Trans America Athletic Conference
(which became the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2001), where they remained until joining Conference USA
in 2005. In 30 seasons, the Knights have had a losing record only twice, and have earned a bid to 16 NCAA Tournaments, including 5 straight through 2011. UCF has earned more trips to the NCAA Tournament then any other Florida school. In 2011, the Knights became the first unseeded tournament team to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels
, who have won 20 NCAA Women's Soccer Championships. UCF defeated UNC 5–4 on penalty kicks in the Sweet Sixteen before falling 3–0 to Wake Forest
in the Elite Eight.
, on the north end of UCF's main campus in Orlando, Florida. The soccer field is made of natural grass and measures 347 feet (105.8 m) x 200 feet (61 m).
In 2011, the stadium was heavily renovated, boasting a 2,000-seat capacity with a new 1,475-seat stand, press box, 7500 square feet (696.8 m²) clubhouse, restrooms and new entrance on the west side of the facility. The original 500-seat stand was retained as a visitors' stand.
, Amy Allmann
and Kim Wyant
. Akers and Wyant were founding players on the United States women's national soccer team
from 1985-2000. Akers helped them win the FIFA Women's World Cup
in 1991 and 1999, and the 1996 Summer Olympics
. Her career was so distinguished that Pelé
named her among only two female players (along with teammate Mia Hamm
) on the FIFA 100
list of the greatest living soccer players in 2004. In addition, Aline Reis, an All-American in her freshman year in 2008, was selected to the Brazil women's national football team
for the first time in 2009, playing in a friendly against a local Brazilian team in July.
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
in National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division I. The Knights compete in Conference USA
Conference USA
Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
(C-USA) and play their home games on UCF's main campus in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
at the UCF Soccer and Track Stadium. The Knights are currently led by head coach Amanda Cromwell
Amanda Cromwell
Amanda Caryl Cromwell is the head coach of the women's soccer program at the University of Central Florida. Cromwell has led the Knights since 1999, with only one losing season, four tournament and eight regular season championships...
.
History
The Knights soccer program began in 1981 under Jim Rudy, who also started the men's soccer programUCF Knights men's soccer
The University of Central Florida Knights men's soccer program, commonly referred to as the UCF Knights, represents the University of Central Florida in National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I. The Knights compete in Conference USA and play their home games on UCF's main campus in...
at UCF in 1975. The Knights went 11–3–0 in their inaugural year, defeating Miami
Miami Hurricanes
The Miami Hurricanes, of Coral Gables, Florida, are the varsity sports teams of the University of Miami. They compete in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference . The university fields 15 athletic teams for 17 varsity sports...
in their first match 20–0. Rudy led the Knights to the AIAW Finals in their first year. UCF faced North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer
The North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer team represent the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I soccer...
in the final AIAW Championship, falling 1–0. The Knights returned to the Finals in 1982, falling again to North Carolina 2–0 in the first NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament
NCAA Women's Soccer Championship
NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament...
. The first two NCAA Tournaments were held at UCF.
In 1993, the team joined their first conference, the Trans America Athletic Conference
Atlantic Sun Conference
The Atlantic Sun Conference is a college athletic conference operating in the Southeastern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I; it does not sponsor football. The conference was established in 1978 as the Trans America Athletic Conference...
(which became the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2001), where they remained until joining Conference USA
Conference USA
Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
in 2005. In 30 seasons, the Knights have had a losing record only twice, and have earned a bid to 16 NCAA Tournaments, including 5 straight through 2011. UCF has earned more trips to the NCAA Tournament then any other Florida school. In 2011, the Knights became the first unseeded tournament team to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer
The North Carolina Tar Heels women's soccer team represent the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I soccer...
, who have won 20 NCAA Women's Soccer Championships. UCF defeated UNC 5–4 on penalty kicks in the Sweet Sixteen before falling 3–0 to Wake Forest
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Originally, Wake Forest's athletic teams were known as the Fighting Baptists, due to its association with the Baptist Convention...
in the Elite Eight.
Stadium
The Knights play their home games at the UCF Soccer and Track Stadium, part of Knights PlazaKnights Plaza
Knights Plaza at University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as Knights Plaza, is an athletic village and shopping center on the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, USA. The plaza consists of housing for 2,000 students in four Towers, of commercial space,...
, on the north end of UCF's main campus in Orlando, Florida. The soccer field is made of natural grass and measures 347 feet (105.8 m) x 200 feet (61 m).
In 2011, the stadium was heavily renovated, boasting a 2,000-seat capacity with a new 1,475-seat stand, press box, 7500 square feet (696.8 m²) clubhouse, restrooms and new entrance on the west side of the facility. The original 500-seat stand was retained as a visitors' stand.
Alumni
UCF has produced a number of notable soccer stars. Most notably, Michelle AkersMichelle Akers
Michelle Akers is a former leading American association football player, who starred in the historic 1991 and 1999 Women's World Cup victory by the U.S.. She won the Golden Boot as the top scorer in the 1991 tournament...
, Amy Allmann
Amy Allmann
Amy Allmann is a former American association football player and played in the historic 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup victory by the U.S.Allman graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1987.-External links:*...
and Kim Wyant
Kim Wyant
Kim Wyant is an American Soccer player. She was the first Goalkeeper for the US Women’s National Team, appearing in the inaugural US game in Italy in 1985...
. Akers and Wyant were founding players on the United States women's national soccer team
United States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
from 1985-2000. Akers helped them win the FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup
The FIFA Women's World Cup is an international association football competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the...
in 1991 and 1999, and the 1996 Summer Olympics
Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics
The association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia....
. Her career was so distinguished that Pelé
Pelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
named her among only two female players (along with teammate Mia Hamm
Mia Hamm
Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm is a retired American soccer player. Hamm played many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team and was a founding member of the Washington Freedom. Hamm has scored more international goals in her career than any other player, male or female,...
) on the FIFA 100
FIFA 100
The FIFA 100 is a list of the world-renowned Brazilian striker Pelé's choice of the "greatest living footballers". Unveiled on 4 March 2004 at a gala ceremony in London, the FIFA 100 marked part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Fédération Internationale de...
list of the greatest living soccer players in 2004. In addition, Aline Reis, an All-American in her freshman year in 2008, was selected to the Brazil women's national football team
Brazil women's national football team
The Brazil women's national football team represents Brazil in international women's association football. Brazil played their first game on July 22, 1986 against the United States....
for the first time in 2009, playing in a friendly against a local Brazilian team in July.
Coaches
| cellpadding="1" border="1" cellspacing="0" width="80%" class="wikitable"> | Tenure | Coach | Seasons | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1987 | Jim Rudy | 7 | 72–23–6 | .713 |
| 1988–1992 | Bill Barker | 5 | 50–18–9 | .649 |
| 1993–1998 | Karen Richter | 6 | 64–44–9 | .547 |
| 1999–Present | Amanda Cromwell | 13 | 187–78–24 | .647 |
| Totals | 4 coaches | 31 seasons | 373–163–48 | .639 |
| Records are through the conclusion of the 2011 NCAA Season. | ||||
Seasons
| Season | Coach | Record | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Conference | ||||
| NCAA Independents NCAA Independents may refer to:*NCAA Division I FBS independent schools*NCAA Division I FCS independent schools*NCAA Division I independent schools *NCAA Division I independent schools *NCAA Division I independent schools... |
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| 1981 | Jim Rudy | 11–3–0 | — | AIAW Finals | |
| 1982 | 10–1–2 | — | NCAA Finals NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 1983 | 4–4–2 | — | |||
| 1984 | 10–4–0 | — | NCAA Second Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 1985 | 9–3–1 | — | |||
| 1986 | 15–3–1 | — | |||
| 1987 | 13–5–0 | — | NCAA Semifinals (Final Four) NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 1988 | Bill Barker | 10–3–2 | — | NCAA Second Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 1989 | 11–1–2 | — | |||
| 1990 | 9–4–3 | — | |||
| 1991 | 10–5–1 | — | NCAA First Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 1992 | 10–5–1 | — | |||
| Atlantic Sun Conference The Atlantic Sun Conference is a college athletic conference operating in the Southeastern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I; it does not sponsor football. The conference was established in 1978 as the Trans America Athletic Conference... |
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| 1993 | Karen Richter | 8–7–1 | 5–1–0 | TAAC Regular Season Champions | |
| 1994 | 13–5–1 | 5–1–0 | TAAC East Division and Tournament Champions | ||
| 1995 | 10–7–4 | 6–1–1 | TAAC East Division and Tournament Champions | ||
| 1996 | 13–7–1 | 6–3–1 | TAAC Tournament Champions | ||
| 1997 | 8–10–2 | 6–0–0 | TAAC South Division Champions | ||
| 1998 | 12–8–0 | 4–0–0 | TAAC East Division and Tournament Champions; NCAA First Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 1999 | Amanda Cromwell | 16–6–1 | 8–0–1 | TAAC Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA Second Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 2000 | 8–11–1 | 7–2–0 | |||
| 2001 | 14–6–0 | 9–1–0 | A-Sun Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA First Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 2002 | 18–5–0 | 10–1–0 | A-Sun Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA First Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 2003 | 16–5–1 | 9–1–0 | A-Sun Regular Season and Tournament Champions; NCAA First Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 2004 | 17–4–2 | 8–2–0 | NCAA Second Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| Conference USA Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports... |
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| 2005 | Amanda Cromwell | 12–10–0 | 8–1–0 | C-USA Regular Season Champions | |
| 2006 | 11–6–2 | 7–1–1 | |||
| 2007 | 15–4–4 | 7–1–1 | C-USA Regular Season Champions; NCAA Second Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 2008 | 14–6–3 | 7–2–2 | NCAA Second Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 2009 | 17–5–1 | 10–1–0 | C-USA Regular Season Champions; NCAA Second Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 2010 | 16–5–3 | 8–1–2 | C-USA Regular Season Champions; NCAA Second Round NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| 2011 | 13–5–6 | 6–2–3 | NCAA Quarterfinals (Elite Eight) NCAA Women's Soccer Championship NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament... |
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| Totals | 373–163–48 | 136–22–12 | 584 games (.639) | ||
| Records are through the conclusion of the 2011 NCAA Season. | |||||
See also
- UCF KnightsUCF KnightsThe UCF Knights are the athletics teams of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. All of UCF's varsity sports teams are known as the Knights, with the women's teams sometimes referred to as the "Lady Knights." The Knights, which includes the university's 16 varsity sports teams,...
- UCF Knights men's soccerUCF Knights men's soccerThe University of Central Florida Knights men's soccer program, commonly referred to as the UCF Knights, represents the University of Central Florida in National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I. The Knights compete in Conference USA and play their home games on UCF's main campus in...
- List of University of Central Florida alumni