John Carroll Women's Soccer reflects on a historic 2023 season, marked by a string of firsts including an Ohio Athletic Conference Regular Season Title, an OAC Tournament Championship, a trip to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament, and numerous postseason accolades. The squad's success was fueled by a mix of returning standouts and first-year players, creating depth and consistency across all areas of the field.

By the Numbers
  • Final Record: 16-2-5
  • Goalkeeper Madeline Martin Kosier's save count: 143, with just 16 goals against, leading to a final save percentage of 0.899
  • Junior forward Madyson Rosado led the squad in goals (13) and earned multiple accolades, including First Team All-OAC and United Soccer Coaches All-Region First Team
  • Junior defender Kathryn Shaffer tallied 1,875 minutes and earned First Team All-OAC and United Soccer Coaches All-Region Third Team honors
State of Play
  • Reflecting on a season of turning points marking a culture of success and victory
  • Capturing a collection of NCAA Tournament wins, including a 3-0 victory over Cortland and a 1-0 revengeful win over Case Western Reserve
  • United Soccer Coaches Region VII Staff of the Year: Head Coach Michael Marich, Assistant Jake Cooper, and Volunteer Assistant Mackenzie Stease
What's Next

Building on the historic season, the core group looks forward to returning for the 2024 season, poised to exceed the standard of excellence set in 2023.

Bottom Line

John Carroll Women's Soccer reflects on a historic 2023 campaign filled with firsts, laying the groundwork for continued success in the future. The mix of experienced players and first-year standouts propelled the team to an unprecedented level of achievement, setting the stage for an even stronger showing in 2024.