The BYU Cougars women's soccer team represents

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in the

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. Prior to the 1995 season, the team participated as a club sport. The team is coached by

Jennifer Rockwood Jennifer Rockwood (born September 20, 1966) is an American soccer coach, and the head coach for the BYU Cougars women's soccer team, a position she has held since 1989. She is the only coach the school recognizes since the club joined NCAA compet ...

and has made the NCAA Tournament 23 times, reaching the Quarterfinals of the College Cup four times in 2003, 2012, 2019 and 2021. The team plays its home games at South Field on the university campus.

History

From its founding until 1995 the BYU Cougars women's soccer club participated in the Western National Collegiate Club soccer Association (NCCSA). Twice during that stretch they made the NSCAA Championship, in 1993 and 1994. Jennifer Rockwood coached the BYU Women's soccer club for seven seasons before they joined the NCAA in 1995. Since joining the NCAA, BYU has consistently been ranked in the top 25. In 23 of the 28 years they have qualified for the NCAA Tournament. To date the Cougars have produced 38 All-Americans, and 8 of their many players continued to play professionally. Cal State Fullerton at BYU Game Notes
. Byucougars.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-20.

Results by season

Notable alumni

Main page: :BYU Cougars women's soccer players

Current professional players

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(2014–2017) - Currently with

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(2013–2016) - Currently with

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(2019–2023) - Currently with Dallas Trinity * Jaime Shepherd (2019–2023) - Currently with

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* Michele Vasconcelos (2012–2016) - Currently with

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* Mikayla Cluff (2017–2021) - Currently with

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(2017–2021) - Currently with

* Brecken Mozingo (2020–2023) - Currently with

* Olivia Griffitts (2019–2023) - Currently with

Laveni Vaka Laveni Vaka (born August 11, 2001) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Fort Lauderdale United FC of the USL Super League. Born in the United States, she is a Tonga international. Club career Vaka started her career with BYU Cougars in ...

(2019–2023) - Currently with

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* Olivia Wade-Katoa - Currently with

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References

External links

* {{Big 12 Conference women's soccer navbox