September 9, 2010 CONTRACT EXTENSION
McGirr signs with Friars through 2012
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College Womenfs Soccer Head Coach Jim McGirr has signed a two-year contract extension to remain with the Friars through the 2012 season.
September 6, 2010 OCEAN STATE CHAMPS
Friars top Brown in pks to win classic
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College captured the inaugural Ocean State Classic as it played Brown to a 0-0 double overtime tie, but posted a 5-4 edge in a penalty kick shootout Monday afternoon at Stevenson Field. The match officially is recorded a draw as both teams moved to 1-0-1 on the season.
September 5, 2010 CLEAN SHEET FOR FRIARS
Soph Vercollone scores first career goal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Sophomore Mary Vercollone scored her first career goal in the 43rd minute to give Providence a 1-0 win over Marist.
September 2, 2010 DAZZLING DEBUT
Friars freshman scored twice against URI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Freshman Greg Davis made the most of his collegiate debut as he scored twice, including the game winner on the 88th miniute to lead Providence to a 2-1 victory over Rhode Island Thursday afternoon at Glay Field.
August 27, 2010 KICKIN' THE GAELS
Providence blanks Iona 4-0
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -Graduate student Jill Camburn had one goal and two assists, sophomore Amanda Webster notched two goals and freshman Stephanie Leonard scored one goal as Providence blanked Iona College 4-0 on Friday.
August 22, 2010 FRIARS WIN OPENER
Collins, Roncarati lead Providence women 2-0
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -Junior Courtney Collins and sophomore Jenna Roncarati each scored their first goals of the season to give Providence a 2-0 win over Sacred Heart in their season opener on Sunday. the win.
June 7, 2010 ICELANDIC DISCOVERIES
Providence adds pair of internationals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Providence College will add two international players to the class of 2014. Thorhildur Olafsdottir and Elinborg Ingvarsdottir will attend the school beginning in the fall of 2010. Both s have extensive playing experience at the highest level of soccer in their country.
March 11, 2010 GETTING A SHOT
Ex-Friars GK on trial with Revs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Former Providence College goalkeeper Tim Murray (Haverhill, Mass.) has been invited to a three-month trial with the New England Revolution. Murray, who holds the Providence College record for most career shutouts (27), completed his final season at PC in 2009.
February 17, 2010 SCHEDULE SET
Friars women release 2010 slate
Providence, R.I.- Providence College released the 2010 womenfs soccer schedule on Tuesday, February 16. The Friars will open with seven non-conference games before taking on their first Big East opponent in Connecticut.
December 21, 2009 IRISH MOVE
Ex Friar Konopka inks with Waterford United
The Waterford United Football Club of the League of Ireland First Division have secured the services of former Providence goalkeeper Chris Konopka for the 2010 season.
December 16, 2009 TWO IN A ROW
Ex-Friar Konopka part of another Irish cup winner
In all of professional sport at the highest of levels, thousands of athletes worldwide can only dream about that once in a lifetime chance of possibly capturing some type of individual medal, trophy or honor, or winning a division championship, league title, Super Bowl, World Series or even a World Cup with their team.
November 13, 2009 OUT OF THE EAST
St. Johns kos Providence 2-0
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. St. Johns scored a pair of goals late in the first half and went on to defeat Providence 2-0, in the Big East Championship Semifinals played at Dick Dlesk Stadium.
November 11, 2009 PLAYER OF THE WEEK
NSCAA honors Friars Marcin
Providence College junior Matt Marcin is the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Player of the Week for the week ending November 8.
November 7, 2009 TWICE GOLDEN
Marcin scores for Provi in OT again
STORRS, Conn. Junior Matt Marcin scored with 2:06 left in overtime to lead Providence College past the University of Connecticut, 1-0, in a Big East Quarterfinal match played at Morrone Stadium.
November 4, 2009 ADVANCING
Friars score late to down Villanova in Big East
VILLANOVA, Pa. Providence College scored twice in the last 11 minutes to defeat Villanova Wednesday afternoon in a Big East Championship First Round match. Junior Matt Marcin scored on 35-yard volley in the 88th minute to give the Friars the win.
