Eagles Women's Soccer Preview

Edgewood University Women's Soccer enters 2025 looking to return to the NACC Tournament. They have posted three years in a row with nine or more wins and look to push forward with a talented mix of returners and newcomers.

“It's been a fantastic pre-season, and we couldn't be more excited to officially kick things off this upcoming Friday," said head coach Derek Helmer. "The girls have worked extremely hard and the overall competitiveness is the best I've seen during my time at Edgewood University. This year we're anchored by eight outstanding seniors who have helped set the tone from day one. They've been strong leaders and have helped assimilate a talented group of newcomers to the squad. We’re excited about the depth that we have this year at every single position and that has really helped our preseason to be intense and productive. With a strong returning group and a great mix of incoming talent, we look forward to getting back to the NACC Tournament."

2025 Women's Soccer Schedule

The Eagles open the season with a pair of non-conference battles in Iowa, taking on Central on Friday, August 29 and Grinell on Saturday, August 30. Edgewood University will open up Reddan by hosting Cornell on Wednesday, September 3. They will host UW-Stout on Wednesday, September 10 and UW-La Crosse on Sunday, September 14.

The Eagles kick off NACC action by hosting Lakeland on Wednesday, September 17. Defending champion Illinois Tech, ranked No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll, pays Madison a visit on Saturday, September 27. Edgewood University will look to close out the NACC regular season strong with a three-game homestand, finishing the regular season taking on Wisconsin Lutheran on Wednesday, October 29.

“The NACC has gotten very competitive from top to bottom and we know that every conference game will be a battle,” said Helmer. “We’ve also scheduled CCIW champions, Carroll University, as well as WIAC champions, UW-La Crosse, which will both be early season tests in our non conference matchups. We look forward to being tested early and hope that that will set us up for conference success down the road."

2025 Roster

Head Coach Derek Helmer

By the Numbers

12 - The Eagles reload with 12 incoming freshman bolstering their ranks.

13 - Greta Blau leads all returning players with 13 points from last year's team.

“We hope to keep Rylee Brotz and Greta Blau healthy this year, as they both return from season-ending injuries last year. They’re back healthy and are expected to be a big part of our attack - as both can create, find space, and get to goal and finish.”

1.42 - Edgewood University held opponents to 1.42 goals per game, fifth in the NACC.

1.29 - Emma Swenson earned a 1.29 goals against average last year. She also posted a .732 save percentage.

9 - The Eagles have won nine or more games in three-straight seasons.