Capital Welcomes newest coaching staff member

Coming off a record setting 2011 season the Capital University Women's Soccer coaching staff just got a bit stronger as they start working for a repeat performance in 2012.  This week we added Jeremiah Gallegos to our staff and his experience is going to be a tremendous asset to the program.

Jeremiah, who is from Dana Point, California, played his collegiate soccer at the University of Cincinnati.  He was the Bearcats Freshman of the Year in 2001 and the Team MVP in 2003 & 2004.  In 2005 Jeremiah was selected for the MLS Super Draft where he was chosen by the L.A. Galaxy.  Following his playing career with the Galaxy he began coaching with the Mill Valley Soccer Club in 2007.  In 2010 Gallegos was an assistant coach for the College of Marin in Marin, California and he also was a camp coach for the University of California at Berkeley.

According to Coach Kouns "I know that Jeremiah is going to be a great addition to the staff.  He comes to us with glowing reviews from his previous coaches and I know that the players will certainly benefit from working with him in the coming year."

The Dream comes to an end!

Although we were riding a month long streak without a loss we ran into a buzz saw in Wheaton in the NCAA Division III National Tournament 2nd round.  The #6 ranked team in the country scored with just 5 minutes left till halftime off a set piece for a 1-0 lead at intermission.  However, in the second half they showed the pedigree that has earned them three national championships.  In the end we fell by a score of 3-0.

This Capital Team set records for the best program finish in OAC history 10-1-1, an undefeated home schedule 7-0-2 and the all important first win in NCAA Tournament history!  To read more on the game and the team you can click on the link below.

Capital NCAA Story

Capital Makes History!

On Friday evening the Capital Women's Soccer team made program history when they defeated MIAA Champion Alma College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championships.  The win is the first win for the Crusaders in the NCAA Tournament and comes in their fourth appearance in the championships.  For more information on the match please click the link below. 

NCAA Tournament Story

The Crusaders 2nd round NCAA Tournament game will be against the #6 team in the country, Wheaton College.  The game will be televised by WETN, Wheaton Television.  The link to see the television station feed is listed below.

WETN Game Feed

Capital sweeps three of the four Player of the Year honors for the OAC

Hilary Ells earns CoSida Honor!

Capital enters NSCAA Regional Top Ten!

In the midst of a nine game unbeaten streak the pollsters finally took notice and moved the Crusaders into the NSCAA Regional Top Ten for the Great Lakes.  Following their OAC Conference Tournament Championship Capital enters this week as the #8 ranked team in the Great Lakes region. 

OAC CHAMPIONS!

The Capital Crusaders rang the Victory Bell this afternoon announcing their defeat of John Carroll by a score of 4-2 for the OAC Tournament Championship.  In front of a packed house the Crusaders put on a great show scoring 2 goals in each half in route to their first conference title since 2007.

More details and pictures will be coming soon!

Off to the Championship we go!!!!

This afternoon the Crusaders headed up the road to Westerville, handed Otterbein a 1-0 loss and headed home to celebrate their trip to the OAC Women's Soccer Championship!  With the win Capital avenged an earlier 2-2 tie against the Cardinals and moved into the championship game for the first time since 2007.  Capital will be hosting the OAC Championship on Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm against #4 seed John Carroll.  Check back later for a story recap and video of the game!

We hope you will come out and support us on Sunday as we look to earn a trip to the NCAA Championships!

Fiorelli becomes 3rd Capital player named OAC Player of the Week

Capital moves on to OAC Semi-Finals!

Although it took a little while to get going the Crusaders dispatched Wilmington by scoring 4 second half goals in en route to a 4-1 win.  The Quakers turned the first half into a gritty affair that was characterized by battles all over the field.  However, in the second half Capital settled down, found feet and got in the groove!  To read more about the game click the link below!

OAC Quarter-Final Story