The University of Iowa women’s soccer team open the 2023-24 Hawkeye athletics season on Thursday at Pickering Field in Fort Myers, Florida, when Iowa takes on Florida Gulf Coast starting at 6 p.m. (CT). Iowa opens its home slate on Sunday at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Admission is free to all home soccer games.
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SCOUTING THE EAGLES
SERIES HISTORY – FLORIDA GULF COAST
The Hawkeyes and Eagles square off for the first time in program history on Thursday.
SCOUTING THE ROOS
Kansas City finished 2-11-5 overall last season.
SERIES HISTORY – KANSAS CITY
Iowa won the first meeting between the two schools, 2-0, on the road in 2021.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
LAST WEEK
Iowa concluded a pair of exhibition games at South Dakota and Drake. The road friendlies provided travel experience and the opportunity to play in front of Hawkeye fans in Des Moines.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
The Hawkeyes are led by a veteran core that spans the pitch.
FRESH FACES
The Hawkeyes welcome 16 newcomers, including 13 incoming freshmen and three transfers.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office released details on three recent arrests.
On August 14th, 2023, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Phillip Germann of Atlantic on charges of Public Intoxication and Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Germann was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release.
Also on August 14th the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Tiffanie Newcomb of Logan on warrants for Criminal Mischief 4th Degree and Harassment 3rd Degree. Newcomb was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held.
On August 11th, 2023, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Nicholas Anderson of Atlantic on charges of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. Anderson was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held pending his later release on his own recognizance.
The Adair County Board of Supervisors are scheduled to meet for a regular session on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in their boardroom at the Adair County Courthouse.
On the agenda are reports from County Auditor Mandy Berg about elections and real estate deputy new hire. They will also hear a Veteran’s Affairs report and a report of activities from County Engineer Nick Kauffman.
The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Atlantic High School (AHS) Alumni Smackdown Committee, Atlantic Fire & Rescue, and Atlantic Parks & Recreation, are pleased to announce “Smack Down After Dark” this Saturday, August 19th.
The event will take place at Sunnyside Park with a beer garden, organized by the Atlantic Fire Department, and food vendors beginning at 5 PM. Food vendors include: Zemog’s, Pim’s Thai, Atlantic Hy-Vee and Hungry Spartan Pizza. The Classic Rock band “On the Fritz” will play from 8 PM – 10 PM on the Band Shell. The event will be free admission to everyone.
The 9th Annual AHS Alumni Smackdown Tournament will be held the morning of August 19th. The event will take place at both Nishna Hills Golf Course and Atlantic Golf & Country Club. To learn more about the tournament or to register, visit www.atlanticiowa.com.
Stay up to date on the latest information regarding Smackdown After Dark by ‘liking’ the event page on Facebook or visiting the Community Calendar on www.atlanticiowa.com.
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell says there is not a lack of candidates to become Iowa State’s starting running back. Cyclone senior and expected starter Jirehl Brock was charged in connection to a gambling investigation and has not practiced in fall camp.
As he said in the previous cut it could be tailback by committee.
While there is lack of experience at that spot Campbell says there is not a lack of talent.
Iowa State opens at home on September second against UNI.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior linebacker Nick Jackson has been named to the 2023 Lombardi Award Watch List.
Former Hawkeyes Tyler Linderbaum and Adrian Clayborn were finalists for the Lombardi Award in 2021 and 2010, respectively. Six other former Hawkeyes have been semifinalists for the honor: Jack Campbell (2022), Brandon Scherff (2014), Robert Gallery (2003), Jared DeVries (1998), Mike Devlin (1992), and Jeff Drost (1986).
Jackson (6-foot-1, 234 pounds), who is also a candidate for the 2023 Dick Butkus Award, will compete in his first year with the Hawkeyes this fall after transferring from the University of Virginia. The Hawkeye senior was named second-team All-ACC by the conference and Associated Press after leading the team in tackles (104) and quarterback hurries (4) and ranking second in sacks (5) a year ago. The Atlanta native was named Virginia’s defensive MVP following the 2022 campaign.
The Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman who exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Lombardi in addition to outstanding performance and ability.
Semifinalists for the Lombardi Award will be announced Nov. 1, while the four finalists will be unveiled Nov. 15. The winner of the Lombardi Award will be announced on Dec. 6.
The Hawkeyes open their season on Sept. 2 against Utah State. The sold-out game is set for an 11 a.m. (CT) kickoff.
HAWKEYES ON 2023 WATCH LISTS
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Three University of Iowa soccer players were named Big Ten Players to Watch on Tuesday. The preseason honors are firsts for goalkeeper Macy Enneking and forward Meike Ingles, while veteran defender Samantha Cary receives her fourth conference preseason recognition of her career.
Redshirt junior, Ingles last saw the pitch during the 2021 season, logging 431 minutes across five starts and eight games played. She scored each of her three goals that season with a hat-trick during Iowa’s, 3-2, victory over Illinois.
As a freshman, Ingles was named Big Ten Tournament Offensive MVP for her contributions to the Cinderella-run that saw Iowa win its first conference tournament championship in program history. All four of her goals that season came during the postseason, with the first three being game-winners during Big Ten Tournament play. Ingles’ fourth goal was scored against No. 3 UCLA in the NCAA Tournament Second Round.
Enneking, a senior from Hilliard, Ohio, is already one of the winningest goalkeepers in Iowa history heading into her final season, ranking seventh in the Hawkeye record book with 13 career victories. Enneking is also sixth in program history for career shutouts (9), tied with Monica Wilhelm ’22, with whom she shared responsibilities in goal each of the past three seasons.
In 2022, Enneking made seven starts with 30 saves, a .833 save percentage and allowed just 0.86 goals per game.
Cary leads a Hawkeye defense that allowed just one goal per game each of the past two seasons, including 13 clean sheets during that span. She has made 74 career starts since the 2019 season for the Hawkeyes.
Offensively, Cary has netted four goals and has 16 points in the black and gold. She recorded one goal and one assist last fall.
The Hawkeyes kick off the season at Florida Gulf Coast University on Thursday at 6 p.m. (CT). The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ (subscription required). Iowa’s home opener vs. Kansas City is scheduled for 1 p.m. (CT) on Sunday at the Iowa Soccer Complex. That contest will be streamed on BTN+.
An influx of experience may help Iowa’s offensive line make strides this season. Once a strength of the team that unit has been a liability as the offense has struggled the past two years. Transfers Daijon Parker from Saginaw Valley State and Rusty Feth from Miami of Ohio are competing for playing time this fall.
That’s offensive line coach George Barnett says the transfers have added depth up front.
Barnett says Mason Richman at left tackle and Logan Jones at center are two of the established spots.
Richman enters his third season as a starter and says there is a sense of urgency getting ready for the season.
Richman says added experience is a plus this season.
With so much experience returning from last season Richman says the expectations are high.
Iowa opens at home on September second against Utah State.
Today, we continue our preview of the upcoming Big Ten football season with a 14-team preview over 14 weekdays. Tanner Hoops previews the 2023 Indiana Hoosiers:
Tomorrow, we will preview Maryland.