11/15
Soccer
Olé, Olé, Olé: Quaker triad awarded Ivy weekly honors
Ben Stitz and Charlie Gaffney of the men’s soccer team and Lauren Teuschl of the women’s soccer team picked up weekly conference awards.
Red & Blue one-up Rice at Rhodes Field
The women’s soccer team defeated the Owls 2-1 in overtime at home on Sunday behind goals by freshman forward Janae Stewart and senior forward Jackie Bruder.
Three Quakers earn Ivy weekly awards
Autumn Leak and Sydney Ormiston of the volleyball team and Matt Leigh of the men’s soccer team have been recognized for their impressive performances over the holiday weekend.
Penn Athletics announces fall sport spectator guidelines
All spectators in attendance (12 years old and above) must attest to having been vaccinated and face coverings are required at all indoor and outdoor competition venues.
Quakers push past Patriots
The women’s soccer team defeated George Mason 2-1 on Sunday, giving Casey Brown her first win as head coach.
Penn Athletics prepared to support student-athletes regarding Name, Image, and Likeness
Staff at Penn Athletics has been working for months to prepare for the new legislation, and the Division is well-positioned to meet the needs of Penn student-athletes regarding NIL.
Senior Alex Touche signs professional contract with New Mexico United
The 2019 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year and Philadelphia Soccer Six Player of the Year will play in the United Soccer League.
AD Calhoun talks college sports (or lack thereof) during the pandemic
The director of athletics and recreation discusses COVID-19’s impact on college sports, her work with the NCAA, changing eligibility and compensation guidelines, and why the college basketball season may end with May Madness instead of March Madness.
Quakers of all ages
Every year since 2013, the Penn track and field teams have joined forces with the Netter Center for Community Partnerships in a program called Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA).
Coaching from off the field, off the sidelines, off the campus
With Ivy League sports on hold, two new head coaches—women’s volleyball and women’s soccer—are trying to navigate an unusual situation.
In the News
Philadelphia Union has a new sponsorship deal with local health system
Penn Medicine has entered into a multiyear partnership with the Philadelphia Union soccer team, featuring remarks from CEO Kevin B. Mahoney.
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