Women's Soccer
Silencing the Wolfpack: Ainsley Ahmadian vs. NC State, Female Performance of the Year
In a year that saw some fantastic individual performances across all sports for Harvard, women’s soccer’s sophomore forward Ainsley Ahmadian took the crown.
Amazing Ainsley
Sophommore forward Ainsley Ahmadian celebrates with her teammates after a 3-2 win over Northeastern back on Aug. 29, 2022.
Clutch Time
Ahmadian drives the ball up the field in the Crimson's 2-0 victory over UNH in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Women’s Soccer Falls to South Carolina 3-2, Concluding Season After Advancing to Second Round of NCAA Tournament
The Crimson’s NCAA Tournament run came to a close on Friday, November 18 in Durham, N.C. as it fell 2-3 to a strong South Carolina squad after a late comeback surge fell short. Prior to the South Carolina game, they dominated New Hampshire in a 2-0 victory in the first round of the tournament at home on Jordan Field in front of a packed house of a thousand fans.
Harvard Shines on Senior Night in 5-0 Win to Wrap Regular Season Ahead of Selection Show
Harvard women’s soccer closed out a remarkable regular season with a decisive 5-0 victory over Columbia on Jordan Field last Saturday evening, while celebrating its seven seniors— Hannah Gardner, Hannah Griffin, Lara Schenk, captain Jordan Di Verniero, captain Ava Lung, Sophie Hirst, and Angela Caloia—in front of over 600 spectators in attendance.
Soccer Celly
Harvard swarms senior Angela Caloia to celebrate after she scores on an assist from senior Hannah Griffin on senior night.
Harvard Downs No. 17 NC State, Sweeping Road Trip Before Taking Care of Business at Home
There was no shortage of heat in North Carolina last weekend as temperatures reached the high eighties and the Crimson came in hot against the University of North Carolina Greensboro and North Carolina State. While the weather cooled off by the time they returned home to face Long Beach State on Thursday, Harvard has not. The Crimson are still heating up as the team is now off to a 5-0 start for the first time since 1996.
Hunter on the Move
Junior defender Smith Hunter controls the ball with junior Taylor Fasnacht in the foreground and junior goalkeeper Anna Karpenko observing from goal in their match against Northeastern on August 29. Harvard prevailed with a score of 3-2.
Women’s Soccer Off to 2-0 Start After Hasbo Hat Trick and Corner Kick Comeback
Women's soccer is back in action and there was no shortage of excitement in a successful week. It outshot Central Connecticut 18-2 en route to a dominant 3-0 victory on Friday, Aug. 26, in New Britain, Conn. and followed it up with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Northeastern in the home opener at Jordan Field three days later.
Amazing Ainsley
Harvard celebrates seconds after sophomore forward Ainsley Ahmadian scores a header off the corner kick from sophomore midfielder Aslaug Gunnlaugsdottir to put Harvard up 3-2 in the second half over Northeastern. Harvard would hold on to win its home opener 3-2.
In the Trenches
Senior midfielder Hollyn Torres battles to defend and maintain possession against Northeastern forward Rose Kaefer.
Cheese!
The Crimson poses for a photo after the game with a group of young fans from Belmont Soccer Association who stayed after to ask the team some questions.
Nevertheless She Persisted
Junior goalkeeper Anna Karpenko makes a diving save attempt late in the first half, yet Northeastern finds the net to tie the game at 2-2. Karpenko answered with a key save in the second half to preserve the 3-2 lead, for a total of three saves on the game.
Chasing a Championship: Women's Soccer Prepares for Return
“I think that the team collectively has really been pulling in a good direction, and I feel very, very good about where we're at,” said head coach Chris Hamblin.
McFarlane, Rose, Karpenko, and Bebar Ready For International Stage
While Harvard’s season (12-3-1, 5-2-0 Ivy League) may have ended late last fall after an impressive regular season and an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, numerous Crimson players are either slated to or have already taken the field across the world this spring with their respective national teams.
