Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The journey to Illinois State wasn’t an easy one for redshirt junior transfer Indianna Asimus. “I wouldn’t lie to you, it’s definitely tough coming in and not knowing anybody and not really knowing where Illinois was,” said Asimus. “Like when I came as freshman to Wyoming, my family came with me to drop me off so coming here was a bit weird as […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team were able to secure their first win of Missouri Valley Conference play as they defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis by a final score of 2 to 1. Saturday’s matchup was a historic one for the Redbird soccer program and especially for senior midfielder Ashley Santos as she set the record for matches started with her 83rd start and […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (2-8 Overall, 0-1 MVC) resume Missouri Valley Conference play as they host the visiting Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday, September 25. The Redbirds are coming into Saturday’s matchup following a heartbreaking 1-0 loss against Toledo in extra time where they played great defensively only being outshot 11-10. With this loss, the Redbirds have yet to win a game […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team closed their non-conference schedule at home as they were defeated by the Toledo Rockets by a final score of 1 to 0 in extra time. With this loss, the Redbirds losing streak at Adelaide Street Field continues as they are 0-5 at home. “We challenged our team to do a better job of playing together and staying unified […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (2-7 Overall, 0-1 MVC) are back home as they are set to conclude their non-conference schedule against Toledo on Sunday, September 19. The Redbirds are coming into Sunday’s matchup following a 1-0 loss over Valparaiso where they were shutout for the fourth time this season despite having a 17-12 shot advantage over the Rockets. Redbirds Head Coach Brad […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State soccer team (2-6) are on the road as they begin Missouri Valley Conference play on Friday, September 17 against Valparaiso. Sophomore goalkeeper Daniela Grgas expanded on the team's excitement heading into conference play. “Conference play is kind of what we have been looking forward to all pre-season,” said Grgas. “Obviously we want to come out with a ring at the […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- With nine inactive Redbird players, the Illinois State women’s soccer team played in a tightly contested matchup that ended in a 2-1 loss in extra time. This loss extends the Redbirds losing streak to six which ties the program’s longest such streak. “We had a lot of girls playing in different positions that they have never played before and I don’t think you […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State women’s soccer team return home as they are set to host the visiting Northwestern Wildcats on Thursday, September 9. The Redbirds are coming into Thursday’s matchup following a 2-0 loss against Milwaukee where they were outshot 20-10 in total with 12-4 shots on goal. This loss extends the Redbird’s losing streak to five which is the longest losing streak for […]
Photo courtesy of Ashley Piraino NORMAL, Ill.- The Illinois State women’s soccer team continue their home stay as they host the visiting University of Utah on Thursday, September 2. The Redbirds are looking to snap their losing streak as they have lost the last three games, putting their overall record at 1-3. The Redbirds are coming into Thursday’s matchup following a 2-0 loss against Saint Louis on August 29. In […]
