2014 Women's Soccer News
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No. 9 Story of the Year - Women's soccer program continues riseAugust 11, 2015The Irvine Valley women's soccer team made the playoffs for the first time in 20 years this past season. The Lasers won 12 games, had six players named all-conference and sophomore Emely Portillo signed with a Division 1 program.
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Irvine Valley College athletics places 12th in NATYCAA CupJune 30, 2015The Lasers end up 12th in the state standings for two-year colleges. It is IVC's best-ever finish in the cup competition. Irvine Valley won state titles in women's volleyball, men's tennis and sand volleyball in 2014-15.
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Soccer player Emely Portillo commits to Louisiana-MonroeJanuary 23, 2015Portillo, a two-year starter and all-Orange Empire Conference player in 2014, helped lead Irvine Valley to the So. Cal. Regional playoffs for the first time in 20 years. Portillo was part of IVC defense that had 11 shutouts in 2014.
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Women's soccer team celebrates special 2014 at banquetJanuary 08, 2015Freshman midfielder Berenice Pacheco is named the team's MVP after helping Irvine Valley finish with 12 wins and make the playoffs for the first time in 20 years. Emely Portillo, Courtney Smith and Virginia Hickman also earn awards.
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Six players named all-conference for women's soccerJanuary 05, 2015Irvine Valley added to its record-breaking year by having six players named all-Orange Empire Conference last month. Sophomores Emely Portillo and Tiana Salazar and freshman Evelyn Lucatero were each named to the first team.
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Women's soccer team's magical season ends in OT at CypressNovember 22, 2014Irvine Valley loses at Cypress, 1-0, in the opening round of the So. Cal. Regional Playoffs on Saturday. IVC players still turned in a special season and should be proud of their efforts.
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Women's soccer team playoff bound, takes on Cypress SaturdayNovember 19, 2014Irvine Valley's women's soccer team found out it made the So. Cal. Regional playoffs for the first time in 20 years after brackets were released on Tuesday. IVC plays at conference rival Cypress on Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Women's soccer team rallies late for tie at NorcoNovember 14, 2014Irvine Valley scores twice in the final minutes of the match to come away with a 2-2 draw in an Orange Empire Conference match at Norco. Crystal Lefebvre and Stephany Ortiz score the last-minute goals for the Lasers.
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Women's soccer team achieves historic win over CypressNovember 07, 2014Irvine Valley beats the Chargers for the first time ever, scoring a 1-0 Orange Empire Conference victory on a goal by Crystal Lefebvre on Friday at home. IVC also moved closer to second-place Cypress in the OEC standings with the win.
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Women's soccer team earns 1-1 draw with Orange CoastOctober 31, 2014Irvine Valley falls behind early, but rallies against the Pirates. Rosa Soto Aleman scores her team-leading seventh goal of the season for IVC. The Lasers host Cypress next Friday in an important conference contest.
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Women's soccer team matches win total from 2013October 29, 2014Irvine Valley earns its 11th win of 2014 and improves to 11-3-3 overall and 8-3-1 in conference with a 4-0 road win over Santa Ana on Tuesday. IVC stayed within two points of Cypress for second place in the conference standings.
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Women's soccer team wins 10th match of the seasonOctober 24, 2014Irvine Valley beats Golden West, 3-0, at home on Friday in a key Orange Empire Conference contest. IVC improves its record to 10-3-3 overall and posts its ninth shutout of the year. The Lasers remain solidly in third place in the OEC.
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Rico's shot saves the day for women's soccer teamOctober 21, 2014Freshman midfielder Marissa Rico hits a one-time shot that finds the back of the net from 30 yards out in the 81st minute and Irvine Valley beats Fullerton, 2-1, Tuesday afternoon at home. IVC improves its record to 9-3-3 overall.
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Women's soccer team ranked No. 8 in Southern CaliforniaOctober 17, 2014The Lasers make their first appearance in the CCCAA/CCCSIA regional poll after knocking off previously ranked Saddleback, 1-0, last week at home.
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Women's soccer team plays strong second half in 3-0 winOctober 14, 2014After a slow first half, Irvine Valley picks up the pace in the final 45 minutes against Norco with goals by Crystal Lefebvre, Marissa Rico and Veronica Ramos. IVC opens up the second round of conference Friday at Santiago Canyon.
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Smith's second-half goal lifts women's soccer team to victoryOctober 10, 2014Irvine Valley beats rival Saddleback, 1-0, behind a goal in the 75th minute by former Gaucho player Courtney Smith. The Lasers defeat a Saddleback side that had been unbeaten in its last five matches. IVC hosts Norco next Tuesday.
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Women's soccer team can't finish chances at CypressOctober 07, 2014The Lasers lose, 3-0, at Cypress in a key Orange Empire Conference match on Tuesday. The Lasers' record slips to 6-2-3 overall and 3-2-1 in conference play. IVC hosts district rival Saddleback on Friday at 3 p.m.
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Special victory for women's soccer team at Orange CoastSeptember 30, 2014The 3-0 road victory is the team's first over OCC since 2007. It also moves the Lasers into third place by itself in the Orange Empire Conference standings. Christina Anderson scores the game-winner in the opening minutes.
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Women's soccer team can't find a goal in draw with Santa AnaSeptember 26, 2014The Lasers post their fifth shutout of the season and third in a row, but can't record their third straight Orange Empire Conference victory. Herminia Verduzco and Nicole Dunn combined in goal to help post the shutout for the Lasers.
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Perez drives women's soccer team to big win at Golden WestSeptember 24, 2014The sophomore defender records a goal and three assists to help lift Irvine Valley to a 4-0 conference win on the road on Tuesday. Tiana Salazar adds two goals for the Lasers. IVC hosts Santa Ana on Friday at 3 p.m.
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Women's soccer team blanks Fullerton for first conference winSeptember 20, 2014The Lasers get a goal just 1:14 into the match by Crystal Lefebvre and then two goals later by Rosa Soto Aleman in a 3-0 win at Fullerton Friday. Goalies Nicole Dunn and Yesenia Pulido helped record the shutout.
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Women's soccer team plays tough, but falls to Santiago CanyonSeptember 16, 2014The Lasers drop their first match of 2014, losing to No. 3 nationally ranked Santiago Canyon, 1-0, at home Tuesday in the Orange Empire Conference opener. IVC got a solid performance from goalie Nicole Dunn, who made 10 saves.
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Women's soccer team scores two late to pick up another winSeptember 12, 2014The Lasers get goals from Berenice Pacheco, Christina Anderson and Tiana Salazar in a 3-1 win over Pasadena City on Friday at home. Anderson and Salazar scored goals after the game was tied at 1-1. IVC opens conference next Tuesday.
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Women's soccer team earns draws with Mt. San JacintoSeptember 10, 2014The Lasers settle for a 1-1 tie with the Eagles, but remain unbeaten on the year. Courtney Smith gave IVC a 1-0 lead early in the second half. Irvine Valley hosts Pasadena City on Friday.
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Salazar scores late as women's soccer team pulls out victorySeptember 05, 2014Sophomore forward Tiana Salazar knocked in a left-footed shot from 25 yards out to lift Irvine Valley to a 2-1 win over LA Harbor on Friday at IVC. The Lasers improved their record to 2-0-1 on the season.
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Women's soccer team blanks San Diego City in home openerSeptember 03, 2014The Lasers earn a 3-0 win Wednesday after out-shooting the Knights, 20-1. Kristen Ostler had a goal and an assist and freshman Rosa Soto-Aleman also played well up front. Emely Portillo and Celina Chang led the defensive effort.
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Women's soccer team looks strong in opener, but ends with drawAugust 29, 2014The Lasers had the majority of chances to score, but were unable to find the back of the net in a 0-0 tie at Palomar on Thursday. Coach Joe Supe was excited about the potential his team showed. IVC is home Wednesday vs. San Diego City.