Ten years ago, in the early days of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), few people were confident in the league’s longevity, even in the feasibility of women’s professional soccer. Now, teams like the Courage are proving those skeptics wrong.
With the playoffs in full swing, several former Blue Devils are leading their teams in the hunt for an NWSL title. The Blue Zone breaks down the performances of the Duke alums as they vie for postseason success.
The Blue Devils are the 25th-ranked team in the nation and their sheer artistry at times and individual excellence are undeniable. But as the wind blew hard in Louisville, Ky., Duke and its postseason aspirations came crashing down.
It was all doom and gloom for Duke as it was dominated by the first-ranked Seminoles in a 4-0 defeat Sunday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium. While the team cannot qualify for the ACC Tournament at this point, a bid to the NCAAs is still on the line.
Duke women’s soccer has not lived up to preseason expectations, as it has slid to a 6-6-3 record, with a losing record in the ACC. The Blue Zone takes a closer look at the Blue Devils’ fall from a top-5 team to an unranked side, and hopes to help find some answers after their Sunday 4-0 loss to No. 1 Florida State.
A certified collegiate sensation, Rader takes the superstar references and pressure in stride, never letting the moment get too big. So how did she get to be the extremely talented yet humble and hard-working heroine she is?
Duke put away Virginia Tech 1-0 Thursday night to snap a record-tying six-game winless streak. The Blue Devils knight in shining armor? A freshman who came off the bench.
The 23rd-ranked Blue Devils fell 1-0 against No. 7 Clemson courtesy of Makenna Morris’ first-half goal — a goal which all but eliminated them from contention for the ACC tournament and the later NCAA tournament.
No. 22 Duke battled to a 1-1 tie against North Carolina in a nail-biting thriller that went down to the wire.
No. 22 Duke women's soccer returns home Sunday for the next storied chapter in the Tobacco Road rivalry against No. 1 North Carolina. The Blue Zone breaks down the key players for each team before kickoff.
Two goals within five minutes of the second-half restart delivered the Panthers their first win against the Blue Devils in program history.
The 17th-ranked Blue Devils battled to a 1-1 tie Sunday against Virginia, furthering their struggles in ACC competition. The lone goal on the day for Duke was scored by junior Dieynaba Ndaw, her first career tally in her first career start.
Under the glimmering lights Sunday night at Koskinen Stadium, No. 16 Duke failed to find the back of the net, settling for a 0-0 draw against N.C. State.
The 16th-ranked Blue Devils started out the stronger side, but ultimately faded in the second half, losing a 2-1 crusher at the hands of No. 10 Notre Dame at Koskinen Stadium.
No. 15 Duke traveled to Chestnut Hill, Mass., Sunday to take on Boston College, where they forced the Eagles to flee the nest in a 2-0 victory.
No. 15 Duke took on UNC Greensboro on the road Sunday evening for 39 minutes until a thunderstorm delayed – and eventually suspended – the game, with play resuming Monday evening. The Blue Devils left unfazed and with another victory under their belts.
While Duke’s season heats up with ACC competition on the horizon, several former Blue Devils are having impressive campaigns in the NWSL. The Blue Zone breaks down the performances of those making an impact in 2023.
No. 14 Duke earned a 2-0 win Thursday against the Pirates, redeeming itself after a crushing 4-0 loss to No. 2 Stanford last weekend.
In a must-watch heavy-weight bout between two feisty teams, Stanford gave Duke anything but a warm welcome.
On a steamy Sunday afternoon No. 4 Duke bested Wisconsin 2-1 at Koskinen Stadium, rebounding from its loss to Southern California earlier in the week.
