Colorado Christian vs. Fort Lewis 
Friday, October 8 | 12:00 PM
Lakewood, CO

• The last time the Cougars faced the Sky Hawks they tied 1-1 (Apr. 11)
• The longest winning streak Colorado Christian has had against Fort Lewis was three games from 2016-2018
• The Cougars have scored a total of 18 goals against the Sky Hawks

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Colorado Christian vs. Western
Sunday, October 10 | 12:00 PM
Lakewood, CO​​

• Western took home the victory last season 3-1 (Apr. 1)
• In 2019 the Cougars claimed the win 4-0 (Nov. 22) and have compiled four draws over the course of their history of competing
• Colorado Christian have scored a total of eight goals against the Mountaineers

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Last Week Recap: 

The Cougars had a successful weekend coming home 2-0 on the road. The last time Colorado Christian has came back from a weekend on the road 2-0 was in 2016. 

Their first game of the weekend against Adams State started strong when Celeste Ruelas scored her first goal of the season in the first three minutes of the game. Colorado Christian managed to hold on to their 1-0 lead the rest of the game, despite some struggles in the second half. 

Capri Dewing nearly had a hat trick in the game against New Mexico Highlands. Dewing's first goal was called back due to a goalkeeper interference foul. However, Dewing responded by scoring two goals within the first eight minutes of the second half.

On top of Dewing's two goals, Karter Corini scored her first goal for Colorado Christian since she transferred last year. Senior Ireland Van Dyke showcased her skills as she played her first full 90 minutes of the season against the Cowgirls. The Cougars responded well to being down 1-0 in the first half to come out in the end with a triumphant win 3-1.

Season Stats:

The Cougars have tallied seven goals with 82 shots averaging 9 shots per game throughout the season so far. They have conceded 15 goals so far, as they look to keep that number the same and increase their shut outs.

Junior Jensen Leivo, sophomore Taya Starnes, and freshman Allie Hotz have all continued to consistently play 90 minute games for every match thus far. Their abilities in the back line have allowed the team to stay in games and have lead the Cougars to their victories. 

Preseason Poll
 
The Cougars were voted to finish in the tenth slot in the RMAC preseason poll. Colorado School of Mines is predicted to finish in the first spot for the eighth time in the last eleven years.
 
2021 RMAC Women's Soccer Preseason Poll
1. Colorado School of Mines (7)-138
2. UCCS (3)-128
3. CSU Pueblo (3)-121
4. Westminster-110
5. Fort Lewis-95
6. Regis-87
7. Colorado Mesa-85
8. MSU Denver-66
9. Adams State-51
10. Colorado Christian-50
11. Western Colorado-33
12. Black Hills State-30

Head Coach – Tammy McPherson

Head Women's Soccer Coach Tammy McPherson was honored by the United Soccer Coaches by being named the National NCCAA DI Women's Soccer Coach of the Year in 2016. She is celebrating her 15^th year in total as the Head Coach of the Women's Soccer Program. 
 
Tammy McPherson started her career with Colorado Christian University as a student-athlete, graduating in 1999 as one of the most talented individuals to ever wear a Colorado Christian uniform. Over the course of her career, McPherson (formerly Wishard) would go on to earn the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Freshman of the Year Award, as well as four first team RMAC All-Conference nods, while ranking first all-time at Colorado Christian in single season points, second in single season goals, second in single season assists, first in career points, first in career assists, and second all-time for career goals scored. Her records as a player remain intact to this day.
 
McPherson started her coaching career with the Cougars in 2003 when she moved from an assistant position to taking the entire women's soccer program under her wing. In those eight years with the Cougars, McPherson developed a competitive program that competed at a high level in the RMAC, as well as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) with two NCCAA Regional Championship Titles, as well as her recent 2016 NCCAA National Championship Title.   
 
In 2011, McPherson made the hard decision to leave Colorado Christian and the coaching world in order to assist her husband with humanitarian work in Uganda, Africa.   However, after a four year absence, in 2015 McPherson was approached by Colorado Christian Athletics to return as the head women's soccer coach.   Once McPherson officially accepted the position she stated: "I missed coaching soccer and the atmosphere at Colorado Christian. I am excited to get back into the competitive environment of sport and even more excited about mentoring and training college athletes again."
 
In 2015 Colorado Christian Women's Soccer went 0-15-3.  However, the transition time did not take long, as the following season (2016) the Cougars went 13-8-3, the most wins in Colorado Christian women's soccer history, while also earning an RMAC Conference playoff berth and their first NCCAA National Championship Title.  McPherson said "the success of this season can be attributed to the hard work of the players and the coaching staff, but at the end of the day, it's nothing short of a miracle." Coach lead her Cougars back to the RMAC playoffs in 2018.

Coach McPherson also holds her United Soccer Coaches National, Advanced National, and Premier Licenses. To earn these levels of achievement, coach McPherson dedicated over 120 hours of class and field time.