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Wisconsin (Exhibition)
DePaul Previews 2023 Season with Exhibition Against Wisconsin
8/3/2023 2:53:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
The Blue Demons make the trip to Madison, Wis.
MADISON, Wis. – DePaul women's soccer opens their 2023 preseason slate, Friday, Aug. 4, with an exhibition match at Wisconsin at 1 p.m. CT.
The Blue Demons bring back 16 letterwinners from the 2022 season, in addition to 14 newcomers. Last season's key returners include forwards Susie Soderstrom and Freya Jupp ready to lead the attack, while Ellie Mink, Ebba Costow, and Beth Smyth aid in the production at midfield. Elena Milam is expected to play a crucial role as starting goalkeeper.
Out of the 14 newcomers, three are international talents from Germany, Spain and Switzerland, bringing the highest level of European soccer experience to Lincoln Park including a World Cup win. Other members of the new squad include two transfers from Iowa State and Chicago State ready to make a name for themselves in the scarlet and royal blue. A multitude of freshmen join the Blue Demons from the surrounding Illinois suburbs in addition to two out-of-state players from Nebraska and New York.
This season will be head coach Michele O'Brien's third season at the helm of DePaul women's soccer. She is accompanied by newly promoted Rachel Pitman as associate head coach and recently hired Peter McKeown as assistant coach.
The Blue Demons are set to host their next exhibition match against Green Bay on Aug. 12 at Wish Field before heading down to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for their season opener against the Crimson Tide.
WISCONSIN NOTES
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Paula Wilkin's enters her 17th season at the helm of Badger women's soccer. She currently stands as Wisconsin's winningest coach in program history.
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This past season, senior forward/ midfielder Emma Jaskaniec was named BIG Ten Midfielder of the Year.
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The Badgers welcome nine newcomers to their program.
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2023 TICKET INFORMATION
Season ticket packages for the 2023 DePaul Women's Soccer season are available now. Season tickets start at just $39 and for a limited time include an exclusive DePaul soccer scarf. Single-game tickets and Group Ticket Offers will be made available in August and start at $5. Fans can visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets for more information.
