A WNBA trade has shaken things up for a Blue Devil veteran, while a recent soccer alumna finds international success. The Blue Zone is here to update on their performance.
Following the formation of a new collective bargaining agreement with the NWSL Players Association, the NWSL shifted from a traditional draft format to a free agency period prior to the season. Here is the list of all former Duke women’s soccer players to sign deals at the next level.
The 2024 season didn’t stray from form, as the Blue Devils scored their way to a No. 2 national ranking right before losing in the ACC quarterfinal and, subsequently, the second round of the Big Dance.
The Blue Devils, under the guidance of veteran head coach Robbie Church in his 24th and final season, won the ACC regular-season championship with an undefeated 9-0-1 conference record, finishing the year at 18-3-1 overall. For the first time in 32 years, they were ranked No. 1 entering the NCAA championship.
With the NFL Playoffs right around the corner and the NBA season in full swing, several former Duke athletes are making their presence known across various professional sports leagues. The Blue Zone is here to break down their recent performances.
They say all good things come to an end; No. 1 Duke’s historic fairytale season (18-3-1, 9-0-1 in the ACC) finally closed its curtains. A bitter 3-0 loss to archrivals North Carolina (21-5, 7-3 in the ACC) on a cold winter night meant Church ended his final season in an heartbreaking fashion. Leading his last team to this fourth Final Four appearances in his 24 years at the helm, the legendary Church will retire as the winningest coach in Duke’s history, falling just shy of 400 career wins.
As Duke women's soccer prepares for the NCAA College Cup, the Blue Zone offers a preview of the tournament's final games.
The Blue Devils put on a defensive masterclass while showcasing their offensive prowess as Duke earned its fourth straight shutout in the NCAA Tournament and powered 1-0 over Virginia Tech.
After just one day off, the Blue Devils continued their homestead run with a 2-0 defeat of Michigan State in the third round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday night.
After a fortnight without a game, No. 10-seed Duke took on San Diego in Koskinen Stadium for their second meeting of the season in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. A fast-paced but ineffective match finally saw a late header goal from the Toreros to knock Duke out of the running.
The No.1-seeded Blue Devils faced off against No. 8-seed Texas Tech in the second round of the NCAA tournament Friday night. Duke dominated the second period to secure a 3-0 victory at home.
During the fall season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete’s outstanding performance. This week’s spotlight goes to Mia Minestrella of Duke women’s soccer.
To be a college athlete is to perform. But to perform such feats of athleticism also exposes oneself to risk. With the intensity of collegiate athletics comes an increase in injury risk. The cuts become quicker, the impacts harder, the stakes higher and the opponents larger and more imposing.
Duke certainly did make a statement in front of its home crowd at Koskinen Stadium Friday evening. Minestrella’s four goals — half of the eight Duke scored on the night — helped power the Blue Devils to a dominant 8-0 win against Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 3-seed Duke fell 2-0 to No. 11-seed Cal, ending its ACC tournament progression as the Golden Bears advanced to the conference semifinals.
In the semifinals of the ACC Championship — which was delayed 75 minutes and did not start until 9:15 p.m. — No. 1 Duke could not complete the sweep of its archrival, and fell to No. 8 North Carolina 2-1 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.
During the fall season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete’s outstanding performance. This week’s spotlight goes to Hannah Bebar of Duke women's soccer.
While the No. 1 team in the country kicks through the postseason, catch up with Duke women's soccer. Follow along for updated coverage as they make their run in the NCAA Tournament.
Wednesday night, No. 3-seed Duke hosted 14th-seed Virginia Tech in Koskinen Stadium for the first round of the ACC tournament. The Blue Devils fought through lockdown defense for a 2-0 victory that will keep them at home for a quarterfinal matchup against California Sunday.
The foundation of Duke’s 2024 success was laid in the spring, where a new emphasis was placed on leadership, cohesion and communication. It was crucial for every player on the team to understand and be motivated to uphold the Blue Devil standards the coming year.
