# BYU Cougars women's soccer

The BYU Cougars women's soccer team represents Brigham Young University in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I soccer. Prior to the 1995 season, the team participated as a club sport. The team is coached by Jennifer Rockwood and has made the NCAA Tournament 23 times, reaching the Quarterfinals of the College Cup four times in 2003, 2012, 2019 and 2021. The team plays its home games at South Field on the university campus.

## History

From its founding until 1995 the BYU Cougars women's soccer club participated in the Western National Collegiate Club soccer Association (NCCSA). Twice during that stretch they made the NSCAA Championship, in 1993 and 1994. Jennifer Rockwood coached the BYU Women's soccer club for seven seasons before they joined the NCAA in 1995. Since joining the NCAA, BYU has consistently been ranked in the top 25. In 23 of the 28 years they have qualified for the NCAA Tournament. To date the Cougars have produced 38 All-Americans, and 8 of their many players continued to play professionally.

## Results by season

Season Results :
| Year | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record | Conference Standing | Postseason |
| (Western Athletic Conference) (1995–1998) ||||||
| 1995 | Jennifer Rockwood | 11–8–1 | 4–1–1 | 3rd | – |
| 1996 | Jennifer Rockwood | 22–1–0 | 6–1–0 | 2nd | – |
| 1997 | Jennifer Rockwood | 19–4–0 | 6–1–0 | 2nd | NCAA Round of 32 |
| 1998 | Jennifer Rockwood | 20–5–0 | 6–1–0 | 2nd | NCAA Round of 16 |
| (Mountain West Conference) (1999–2010) ||||||
| 1999 | Jennifer Rockwood | 21–4–0 | 5–1–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 32 |
| 2000 | Jennifer Rockwood | 19–4–1 | 6–0–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 16 |
| 2001 | Jennifer Rockwood | 14–7–1 | 5–1–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 32 |
| 2002 | Jennifer Rockwood | 16–6–0 | 6–0–0 | 1st | NCAA 1st Round |
| 2003 | Jennifer Rockwood | 16–7–3 | 4–2–0 | 2nd | NCAA Elite 8 |
| 2004 | Jennifer Rockwood | 7–10–4 | 3–2–1 | 2nd | – |
| 2005 | Jennifer Rockwood | 15–2–4 | 4–1–2 | 3rd | NCAA 1st Round |
| 2006 | Jennifer Rockwood | 13–3–4 | 5–1–1 | 2nd | NCAA 1st Round |
| 2007 | Jennifer Rockwood | 17–4–2 | 4–3–0 | 3rd | NCAA 1st Round |
| 2008 | Jennifer Rockwood | 18–5–1 | 7–0–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 32 |
| 2009 | Jennifer Rockwood | 18–4–2 | 6–0–1 | 1st | NCAA Round of 32 |
| 2010 | Jennifer Rockwood | 16–3–3 | 5–1–1 | 2nd | NCAA 1st Round |
| (West Coast Conference) (2011–2022) ||||||
| 2011 | Jennifer Rockwood | 11–5–3 | 5–2–1 | 4th | – |
| 2012 | Jennifer Rockwood | 20–2–2 | 7–0–1 | 1st | NCAA Elite 8 |
| 2013 | Jennifer Rockwood | 15–5–1 | 8–1–0 | 1st | NCAA Round of 32 |
| 2014 | Jennifer Rockwood | 13–5–3 | 7–1–1 | 1st | NCAA 1st Round |
| 2015 | Jennifer Rockwood | 16–3–2 | 7–1–1 | 1st | NCAA Round of 32 |
| 2016 | Jennifer Rockwood | 18–3–1 | 7–1–1 | 1st | NCAA Round of 16 |
| 2017 | Jennifer Rockwood | 7–8–4 | 4–4–1 | T-4th | — |
| 2018 | Jennifer Rockwood | 13–5–1 | 8–1–0 | 1st | NCAA 1st Round |
| 2019 | Jennifer Rockwood | 21–1–1 | 8–0–1 | 1st | NCAA Elite 8 |
| 2020–21 | Jennifer Rockwood | 11–4–1 | 7–1–1 | 2nd | NCAA Round of 32 |
| 2021 | Jennifer Rockwood | 17–4–3 | 8–1–0 | T-1st | NCAA Runner-up |
| 2022 | Jennifer Rockwood | 11–3–7 | 6–0–3 | 2nd | NCAA Round of 16 |
| (Big 12 Conference) (2023–present) ||||||
| 2023 | Jennifer Rockwood | 20–3–3 | 7–0–3 | 2nd | NCAA Final 4 |
| Totals 29 Years 1 Coach | Totals 29 Years 1 Coach | 451-128-56 (.754) | | 14 Conf. Championships | 24 Postseason Appearances |

## Notable alumni

Main page: Category:BYU Cougars women's soccer players

### Current professional players

* Nádia Gomes (2014–2017) - Currently with Chicago Red Stars
* Ashley Hatch (2013–2016) - Currently with Washington Spirit
* Rachel McCarthy (2019–2023) - Currently with Dallas Trinity
* Jaime Shepherd (2019–2023) - Currently with Bay FC
* Michele Vasconcelos (2012–2016) - Currently with Utah Royals
* Mikayla Cluff (2017–2021) - Currently with Utah Royals
* Cameron Tucker (2017–2021) - Currently with Utah Royals
* Brecken Mozingo (2020–2023) - Currently with Utah Royals
* Olivia Griffitts (2019–2023) - Currently with Utah Royals
* Laveni Vaka (2019–2023) - Currently with Fort Lauderdale United FC
* Olivia Wade-Katoa - Currently with Portland Thorns