2018 Women's Soccer News
Women’s Soccer’s Tavares Signs Professional Deal with Madrid Club de Futbol
August 13, 2019
MADRID (August 13, 2019) – Why add one Raven, when you can add two? This appears to be the approach taken by the Madrid Club de Futbol Feminno (Madrid CFF). Already the home to back Marta Turmo ’19 (Barcelona, Spain), formerly of the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team, Madrid CFF has now announced the signing of forward Bruna Tavares ‘19 (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) as well. Madrid CFF competes in the Spanish Primera Division, which is the highest level of women’s soccer in the country, and among the most prestigious women’s leagues in the world.
Women’s Soccer’s Turmo Signs Professional Deal with Madrid Club de Futbol
June 17, 2019
MADRID (June 17, 2019) – Senior back Marta Turmo (Barcelona, Spain) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team has signed a contract to play professional soccer with Madrid Club de Futbol Feminino (Madrid CFF), as announced late last week by the club. Madrid CFF competes in the Spanish Primera Division, which is the highest level of women’s soccer in the country, and among the most prestigious women’s leagues in the world.
Women's Soccer Featured in Keene Sentinel
June 14, 2019
The Franklin Pierce University women's soccer team was featured in the Tuesday evening edition of the Keene Sentinel. Staff writer Jake Lahut took a look at the team and its international flavor under head coach Jonathan Garbar. Click through to read the full story.
Women’s Soccer Announces Recruiting Class
June 08, 2019
RINDGE, N.H. (June 8, 2019) – Head coach Jonathan Garbar and the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer program are proud to announce the team’s incoming 11-player recruiting class. The group features a quartet of international signings, as well as seven players who will join the Ravens from the American high school ranks.
Women’s Soccer’s Turmo Earns NE10 Sport Excellence Award
February 05, 2019
RINDGE, N.H. (February 5, 2019) – Senior back Marta Turmo (Barcelona, Spain) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team has earned the women’s soccer Sport Excellence Award from the Northeast-10 Conference, as announced on Monday afternoon.
Five Ravens Earn Spots on NE10 Academic All-Conference Teams
February 01, 2019
RINDGE, N.H. (February 1, 2019) – Franklin Pierce University has had five student-athletes earn Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference honors for the fall season, as announced on Friday afternoon by the Conference office. Senior midfielder Raegan Moulton (Baldwinville, Mass.) of the field hockey team, sophomore forward Yannik Felber (Vallendar, Germany) and junior back Niklas Laudahn (Olfen, Germany) of the men’s soccer team, and junior forward Veronica Marques (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and senior back Marta Turmo (Barcelona, Spain) of the women’s soccer team, were all honored by the league. The selected Ravens were among 88 student-athletes across seven sports honored by the NE10.
Women’s Soccer’s Turmo Named to CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team
December 05, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (December, 2018) – Senior back Marta Turmo (Barcelona, Spain) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team, as announced on Wednesday by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America).
Turmo Named Consensus All-American; Women’s Soccer Has Three Collect All-America Honors
November 28, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (November 28, 2018) – A consensus All-America Third Team selection for senior back Marta Turmo (Barcelona, Spain) was among the highlights of the day for the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team on Wednesday, as both the Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association and United Soccer Coaches announced their respective All-America honorees. In all, the Ravens had three players who earned All-America accolades from at least one of the organizations.
Women’s Soccer has Four Earn All-Region Honors from USC
November 27, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (November 27, 2018) -- Three players on the First Team highlighted four United Soccer Coaches All-East Region selections for the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team, as announced late Monday by the coaches’ association. Senior back Marta Turmo (Barcelona, Spain), senior midfielder Nathalia Maria da Silva (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and junior forward Veronica Marques (Sao Paulo, Brazil) all landed on the All-East Region First Team, while senior forward Bruna Tavares (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) earned a spot of the All-East Region Third Team.
Women’s Soccer Has Three Earn D2CCA All-East Region Honors
November 14, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (November 14, 2018) – Senior back Marta Turmo (Barcelona, Spain), senior midfielder Nathalia Maria da Silva (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and junior forward Veronica Marques (Sao Paulo, Brazil) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team have all been named to the Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association All-East Region first team, as announced on Wednesday afternoon by D2CCA.
No. 7 Women’s Soccer’s Run Comes to an End in 3-1 Loss to No. 23 LIU Post in NCAA Second Round
November 11, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (November 11, 2018) – For the second straight year, it was the Pioneers of LIU Post who ended the season of the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team in the NCAA Championship East Regional. A year ago, it was a 2-0 victory for the Pioneers in the first round. On Sunday afternoon, it was a 3-1 win on the road for No. 23 nationally ranked and fifth-seeded LIU Post over No. 7 and top seed Franklin Pierce at Sodexo Field. Junior forward Julia Duffy struck twice in the victory for LIU Post. Senior midfielder Nathalia Maria da Silva (Sao Paulo, Brazil) scored the lone goal for Franklin Pierce in what would be her collegiate finale.
PREVIEW: No. 7 Women’s Soccer Hosts LIU Post in Second Round of NCAA Championship East Regional
November 10, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (November 10, 2018) – After picking up the program’s first NCAA Championship victory since 2009 on Friday against Caldwell, the No. 7 nationally ranked Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team returns to the field for second-round play on Sunday. The East Region’s top seed, the Ravens will host fifth-seeded LIU Post at 2 p.m. at Sodexo Field.
PREVIEW: No. 7 Women’s Soccer Hosts Caldwell in First Round of NCAA Championship East Regional
November 09, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (November 8, 2018) – For the second year in a row, and the 21st time overall, the No. 7 Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team is headed into NCAA Championship play. The Ravens, who are the top seed in the East Region, are set to host the first and second rounds of the tournament on Friday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 11. Franklin Pierce will open pursuit of its sixth national title at 2 p.m. on Friday against eighth-seeded Caldwell.
#7 Ravens Roll to Second Round, Shutout Caldwell 4-0 in NCAA Tournament Opener
November 09, 2018
Senior midfielder Nathalia Maria da Silva (Sao Paulo, Brazil) of the no. 7 nationally-ranked Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team produced a goal and an assist as the Ravens advanced to the Second Round of the 2018 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Tournament by upending challenger Caldwell University 4-0 Friday afternoon on Sodexo Field.
Women’s Soccer’s Marques, Turmo Earn Academic All-District Honors from CoSIDA
November 08, 2018
RINDGE, N.H. (November 8, 2018) – Junior forward Veronica Marques (Sao Paulo, Brazil) and senior back Marta Turmo (Barcelona, Spain) of the Franklin Pierce University women’s soccer team have been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District I First Team, as announced on Thursday by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). As a result of the selection, both student-athletes advance to the Academic All-America ballot.
2018 NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship East Regional
November 06, 2018
Championship Central: your one-stop shop for all information pertaining to this year's NCAA East Regional.