Washington State University Athletics
Friday, August 18
Pullman, Wash.
7:00 PM
Washington State University
vs
Minnesota
Photo by: Rob Jackson - WSU Athletics
2017 Soccer Season Begins Friday At Lower Soccer Field
August 16, 2017 | Soccer
The Cougs host #19 Minnesota at 7 p.m. to kick off the new year.
#19 MINNESOTA (0-0-0) vs. WASHINGTON STATE (0-0-0)
7:00 p.m. | Friday | Aug. 18, 2017
Pullman, Wash. | Lower Soccer Field (2,000)
ABOUT THE MATCHUP
The 2017 starts Friday as the Cougs host #19 Minnesota at Lower Soccer Field. The Gophers, fresh off a Big 10 title, mark the second-straight ranked team to come to Pullman to start a season after WSU opened 2016 against #16 BYU. The Cougs and the Gophers have met three times prior, the last time coming in 2002 in Missoula, Mont. where WSU took home its first win in the series, 2-0, on the neutral field. Minnesota won the lone meeting in Pullman in 1998, defeating the Cougs, 4-2, at Lower Soccer Field.
LAST TIME OUT
A pair of goals book-ended a dominating effort for the Cougars Wednesday afternoon at Lower Soccer Field as WSU put away Colorado State, 2-0, in exhibition play. An early goal set the tone for the Cougs who dominated possession and controlled the field before a late goal sealed the deal. WSU just missed converting a handful of other chances as a pair of shots found the woodwork.
Even when the Rams broke through Ella Dederick and later Emma Dahline turned their attempts away. The two veteran keepers, along with their backline, grabbed a clean sheet while allowing just four shots.
ABOUT THE GOPHERS
Minnesota played in two preseason games in 2017 and finished 2-0 with victories over Creighton and Kansas State. The Gophers shutout both opponents, and held the opposing teams to a combined eight shots while having 44 shots of their own. The Gophers enter the new season looking to replace their top scorer and starting goalkeeper from their 2016 championship roster.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
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7:00 p.m. | Friday | Aug. 18, 2017
Pullman, Wash. | Lower Soccer Field (2,000)
ABOUT THE MATCHUP
The 2017 starts Friday as the Cougs host #19 Minnesota at Lower Soccer Field. The Gophers, fresh off a Big 10 title, mark the second-straight ranked team to come to Pullman to start a season after WSU opened 2016 against #16 BYU. The Cougs and the Gophers have met three times prior, the last time coming in 2002 in Missoula, Mont. where WSU took home its first win in the series, 2-0, on the neutral field. Minnesota won the lone meeting in Pullman in 1998, defeating the Cougs, 4-2, at Lower Soccer Field.
LAST TIME OUT
A pair of goals book-ended a dominating effort for the Cougars Wednesday afternoon at Lower Soccer Field as WSU put away Colorado State, 2-0, in exhibition play. An early goal set the tone for the Cougs who dominated possession and controlled the field before a late goal sealed the deal. WSU just missed converting a handful of other chances as a pair of shots found the woodwork.
Even when the Rams broke through Ella Dederick and later Emma Dahline turned their attempts away. The two veteran keepers, along with their backline, grabbed a clean sheet while allowing just four shots.
ABOUT THE GOPHERS
Minnesota played in two preseason games in 2017 and finished 2-0 with victories over Creighton and Kansas State. The Gophers shutout both opponents, and held the opposing teams to a combined eight shots while having 44 shots of their own. The Gophers enter the new season looking to replace their top scorer and starting goalkeeper from their 2016 championship roster.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
ÂWe are looking forward to a great year for @WSUCougarSoccer - come out and support the team on Friday at 7 p.m. at home https://t.co/yFHTQZuJdm
— Kirk H Schulz (@WSU_Cougar_Pres) August 15, 2017
ÂExcited to see @TShulenberger & @WSUCougarSoccer in his 3rd season in Pullman. Absolute genius and my mentor. Very proud to see his success pic.twitter.com/EoJhhnRM3s
— danny graville (@dannygraville) August 16, 2017
Get excited. Just one week until the official kick off of the 2017 season!!! Cougs vs. #19 @GopherSoccer // Aug. 18 // 7p.m. #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/vRk4SYkaZN
— WSU Cougar Soccer (@WSUCougarSoccer) August 11, 2017
FOLLOW THE COUGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ALL SEASON LONG
Get all the info, photos, and videos a true Coug Fan could want by following the team on Facebook (facebook.com/washstatesoccer), Twitter (@WSUCougarSoccer) and Instagram (wsucougarsoccer).
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