Soccer Hopes To Build On Last Season's NCAA Run

[cmgoods]

University of Colorado head soccer coach Danny Sanchez, senior midfielder Darcy Jerman and sophomore forward Brie Hooks previewed the 2014 season at Media Day on Saturday.

Entering his third year with the program, coach Sanchez said the Buffaloes have progressed further than even he expected them to, shocking some teams last season as the advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 for just the second time in program history. The Buffs believe confidence and in-team competition will help them continue to grow in 2014.

Sanchez stressed the importance of the non-conference season, especially the Buffs’ three Colorado Cup games against Colorado State, Northern Colorado and Denver. He believes a push to another NCAA Tournament begins when the Buffs face California in the Pac-12 Conference opener, because in the “Conference of Champions,” there is no room for error.

CU will open the 2014 campaign at Prentup Field with back-to-back Colorado Cup tournament games, facing CSU at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 22 and UNC at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 24. The first 500 fans in attendance for the home opener will receive a commemorative pennant celebrating the Buffs’ 2013 Sweet 16 appearance. Both games will air on the Pac-12 Networks.

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[Buffnik]

We discussed this before. This could be a better team in 2014 that doesn't advance as far.

I'm eager to see if they've reached a higher level that they can maintain.

Especially since 2015 projects as being a real contender in the Pac-12.

 

[Buffenuf]

Four great pick-ups in Kate Scheele, the keeper transfer from CC; Morgan Stanton, a Bear Creek kid & transfer from Santa Clara, who has US U-17 National team experience; FlaSt transfer, Aussie Kahlia Hogg and the big (6'0") defender Joss Orejel, who also has Mexico National team experience. Overall, there should be great competition for playing time.

Sanchez is a very good coach and if he can get his team to jell early, it could be another decent ride this year. Now, the NCAA has some Buffs' Sweet Sixteen history to keep in mind on selection day!