2016 Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer season

August 2023 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer season #013CA6 #FFFFFF NCAA Division I Soccer Atlantic Coast Conference logo.svg 175px August, 2016 – November, 2016 14 Regular season Notre Dame Clemson Duke Tournament 2016 ACC Women's Soccer Tournament Florida State North Carolina Cassie Miller, Florida State Seminoles 2017 NWSL College Draft 2017 NWSL College Draft Christina Gibbons Seattle Reign FC, 5th Overall ACC women's soccer 2015 Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer season 2015 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer season 2017 The 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference women's soccer season was the 28th season of women's varsity soccer in the conference. The Virginia Cavaliers are the defending regular season champions. The Florida State Seminoles are the defending ACC tournament Champions. Changes from 2015 There were no coaching changes from 2015 to 2016. Teams Stadiums and locations Team Stadium Capacity Boston College Eagles Newton Soccer Complex 2,500 Clemson Tigers Riggs Field 6,500 Duke Blue Devils Koskinen Stadium 7,000 Florida State Seminoles Seminole Soccer Complex 1,600 Louisville Cardinals Lynn Stadium 5,300 Miami Hurricanes Cobb Stadium 500 NC State Wolfpack Method Road 3,000 North Carolina Tar Heels Fetzer Field 5,025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Alumni Stadium 2,500 Pittsburgh Panthers Ambrose Urbanic Field 735 Syracuse Orange SU Soccer Stadium 5,000 Virginia Cavaliers Klöckner Stadium 8,000 Virginia Tech Hokies Thompson Field 2,500 Wake Forest Demon Deacons Spry Stadium 3,000 1. Note1 Georgia Tech does not sponsor women's soccer Personnel Team Head coach CaptainBoston College EaglesUSA Alison Foley 1 Alison Foley Bio http://bceagles.com/coaches.aspx?rc=368&path=wsoc Boston College Athletics BCeagles.com June 30, 2017Hayley Dowd & McKenzie MeehanHayley Dowd, McKenzie Meehan Named Co-Captains http://bceagles.com/news/2016/5/18/womens-soccer-hayley-dowd-mckenzie-meehan-named-co-captains.aspx?path=wsoc Boston College Athletics BCeagles.com July 2, 2017Clemson TigersUSA Eddie Radwanski Eddie Radwanski Bio http://www.clemsontigers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=103702&SPSID=657784 Clemson Tigers Athletics clemsontigers.com June 30, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20180620001746/http://www.clemsontigers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=103702&SPSID=657784 June 20, 2018 dead mdy-allEmily Byorth, Gabby Byorth, Abby Jones, & Clarie Wagnerhttp://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28500&ATCLID=211134001 Clemson Tigers July 1, 2017 Clemson Women's Soccer Names Team Captains https://web.archive.org/web/20170716075255/http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28500&ATCLID=211134001 July 16, 2017 deadDuke Blue DevilsUSA Robbie Church 1 Robbie Church Bio http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=1842&SPSID=22658 Duke Blue Devils Athletics goduke.com June 30, 2017Christina Gibbons & Lizzy Raben Christina Gibbons Bio http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22662&SPID=1842&ATCLID=208655960&DB_OEM_ID=4200 Duke Blue Devils Athletics goduke.com July 2, 2017Florida StateUSA Mark Krikorian soccer Mark Krikorian Bio http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32900&ATCLID=209574217 Florida State Seminoles Athletics seminoles.com June 30, 2017Kirsten Crowley Kirsten Crowley Bio http://www.seminoles.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209574228&DB_OEM_ID=32900 Florida State Seminoles Athletics seminoles.com July 2, 2017Louisville CardinalsUSA Karen Ferguson-Dayes Karen Ferguson-Dayes Bio http://www.gocards.com/coaches.aspx?rc=413&path=wsoc Louisville Cardinals Athletics gocards.com June 30, 2017Caroline Kimble & Inger Katrine Bjerke Kimble and Bjerke Named Women's Soccer Team Captains http://www.gocards.com/news/2016/8/19/kimble-and-bjerke-named-womens-soccer-team-captains.aspx Louisville Cardinals Athletics gocards.com July 2, 2017Miami HurricanesUSA Mary-Frances Monroe Mary-Frances Monroe Bio http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28700&ATCLID=208032162 Miami Hurricanes Athletics hurricanesports.com June 30, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170625105930/http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28700&ATCLID=208032162 2017-06-25 deadGianna Dal Pozzo @CanesFutbol Captain's Corner http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2016/8/10/211112895.aspx?path=wsoc Miami Hurricanes Athletics hurricanesports.com July 2, 2017January 2022 InternetArchiveBot yes NC State WolfpackUSA Tim Santoro 1 Tim Santoro Bio http://gopack.com/coaches.aspx?rc=515&path=wsoc North Carolina State Wolfpack Athletics gopack.com June 30, 2017Jackie Stengel & Hannah Keogh Stengel and Keogh Named Team Captains for 2016 http://gopack.com/news/2016/1/13/WSOC_0113161954.aspx North Carolina State Wolfpack Athletics gopack.com July 2, 2017North Carolina Tar HeelsIndia Anson Dorrance Anson Dorrance Bio http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211063092 UNC Athletics GoHeels.com June 30, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170623004458/http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=211063092 June 23, 2017 dead mdy-allHanna Gardner Hanna Gardner Bio http://www.goheels.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=9195 UNC Athletics GoHeels.com July 2, 2017Notre Dame Fighting IrishUSA Theresa Romagnolo 1 Theresa Romagnolo Bio http://www.und.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/theresa_romagnolo_891553.html Notre Dame Athletics UND.com June 30, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170901213315/http://www.und.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/theresa_romagnolo_891553.html September 1, 2017 deadSandra Yu Irish Look Toward Future After Solid Spring Campaign http://www.und.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/050516aaa.html Notre Dame Athletics UND.com July 2, 2017 August 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828004612/http://www.und.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/050516aaa.html deadPittsburgh PanthersUSA Greg Miller 1 Greg Miller Bio http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/greg_miller_790624.html Pitt Sports PittsburghPanthers.com June 30, 2017 June 16, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170616220832/http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/greg_miller_790624.html deadSiobhan McDonough & Emma Pozzulo Women's Soccer 2016 Captains named http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2016/7/28/Women_amp_8217_s_Soccer_2016_Captains_Named_.aspx Pitt Sports PittsburghPanthers.com July 2, 2017Syracuse OrangeENG Phil Wheddon 1 Phil Wheddon Bio http://cuse.com/coaches.aspx?path=wsoccer&rc=1295 Syracuse University Athletics Cuse.com June 30, 2017Stephanie Skilton & Jackie FirenzeVirginia CavaiersUSA Steve Swanson soccer Steve Swanson Bio http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/steve_swanson_13747.html University of Virginia Athletics VirginiaSports.com June 30, 2017 June 7, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170607125345/http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/steve_swanson_13747.html dead - Virginia Tech HokiesUSA Charles Adair soccer Charles Adair Bio http://www.hokiesports.com/staff/adair_charles.html Virginia Tech Athletics HokieSports.com June 30, 2017 June 20, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170620223558/http://www.hokiesports.com/staff/adair_charles.html dead -Wake Forest Demon DeaconsUSA Tony da Luz Tony da Luz Bio http://www.wakeforestsports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/tony_da_luz_206192.html Wake Forest Athletics WakeForestSports.com June 30, 2017 May 29, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170529005032/http://www.wakeforestsports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/tony_da_luz_206192.html dead - Regular season Rankings NSCAA + Legend   Increase in ranking   Decrease in ranking   Not ranked previous week 2016 NCAA Division I women's soccer rankings   Pre Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Wk11 Wk12 Final Boston College RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV RV Clemson 14 8 6 13 13 13 13 12 18 17 14 9 12 12Duke 3 2 7 6 9 7 10 9 4 4 6 12 14 7Florida State 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 9 9 8 13 10 14Louisville Miami North Carolina 9 9 8 8 7 18 16 15 11 18 16 10 6 4NC State Notre Dame 13 12 23 20 20 24 22 20 20 13 12 6 11 21 Pittsburgh Syracuse Virginia 4 4 3 3 5 2 7 8 5 8 7 14 15 11 Virginia Tech 17 18 16 18 17 19 RV RV 24 25 RV RV RV Wake Forest Top Drawer Soccer + Legend   Increase in ranking   Decrease in ranking   Not ranked previous week   Pre Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Wk10 Wk11 Wk12 Wk13 Wk14 Wk15 Final Boston College 25 24 23 13 11 17 Clemson 10 10 9 9 14 15 11 12 12 15 15 12 10 13 11 13 13Duke 3 3 5 5 8 7 6 6 3 3 6 11 15 13 5 6 6Florida State 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 4 4 13 11 9 12 9 9 19 19Louisville Miami North Carolina 12 12 10 7 7 9 14 13 13 14 18 16 9 12 10 7 4NC State 23 Notre Dame RV 25 25 RV 21 19 19 12 10 6 10 21 22 22 Pittsburgh Syracuse Virginia 6 6 4 3 3 5 2 8 8 4 8 7 13 16 14 15 15 Virginia Tech 20 20 18 12 17 16 23 RV NR RV RV RV Wake Forest Postseason ACC tournament 2016 ACC Women's Soccer Tournament Semifinals Final 1 Notre Dame 1 4 North Carolina 2 2 Clemson 0 6 Florida State 1 4 North Carolina 0 (3) 6 Florida State 0 (4) NCAA tournament 2016 NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Tournament Seed Bracket School 1st round 2nd round Round of 16 Quarterfinals Final Four Championship 2 South Carolina North Carolina W 3–0 vs. Liberty – (Chapel Hill, NC) W 2–0 vs. Kansas – (Chapel Hill, NC) W 1–0 vs. Clemson – (Chapel Hill, NC) L 0–1 vs. South Carolina – (Columbia, SC) 2 West Virginia Notre Dame T 0–0 L, 4–5 PK vs. SIU Edwardsville – (Notre Dame, IN) 3 Stanford Virginia W 4–1 vs. Monmouth – (Charlottesville, VA) W 3–0 vs. Penn State – (Washington D.C.) L 0–2 vs. Georgetown – (Washington, D.C.) 3 Stanford Florida State W 4–0 vs. Samford – (Tallahassee, FL) L 1–2 vs. Utah – (Los Angeles, CA) 3 South Carolina Clemson W 1–0 vs. Northeastern – (Clemson, SC) T 0–0 W, 4–2 PK vs. Arkansas – (Chapel Hill, NC) L 1–0 vs. North Carolina – (Chapel Hill, NC) 3 West Virginia Duke W 3–0 vs. Charlotte – (Durham, NC) W 3–1 vs. Illinois State – (Durham, NC) W 1–0 vs. Northwestern – (Durham, NC) L 0–1 vs. West Virginia – (Morgantown, WV) - Stanford NC State T 0–0 W, 4–2 PK vs. Minnesota – (St. Paul, Minnesota) W 1–0 vs. Pepperdine – (Stanford, CA) L 0–3 vs. Santa Clara – (Stanford, CA) All-ACC awards and teams ACC Announces 2016 Women's Soccer Awards http://www.theacc.com/news/acc-announces-2016-women-s-soccer-awards-11-03-2016 Atlantic Coast Conference theacc.com July 2, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170712054251/http://www.theacc.com/news/acc-announces-2016-women-s-soccer-awards-11-03-2016 2017-07-12 dead 2016 ACC Women's Soccer Individual Awards Award Recipient(s)Offensive Player of the YearAlexis Shaffer, University of VirginiaCoach of the YearEddie Radwanski, Clemson UniversityMidfielder of the YearAlexis Shaffer, University of VirginiaDefensive Player of the YearChristina Gibbons, Duke UniversityFreshman of the YearBridgette Andrzejewski, University of North Carolina 2016 ACC Women's Soccer All-Conference Teams First Team Second Team Third Team All-Freshman TeamMcKenzie Meehan, GS, F, Boston College Catrina Atanda Sr., M, Clemson Kailen Sheridan, Sr., GK, Clemson Christina Gibbons, Sr., D, Duke Toni Payne, Sr., F, Duke Kirsten Crowley Sr., D, Florida State Gracie Lachowecki Sr., F, Miami Bridgette Andrzejewski, Fr., F, North Carolina Kaleigh Olmsted Sr., F, Notre Dame Alexis Shaffer Sr., M, Virginia Murielle Tiernan Sr., F, Virginia Tech Hayley Dowd Sr., F, Boston College Sam Staab, So., D, Clemson Imani Dorsey, Jr., F, Duke Deyna Castellanos, Fr., F, Florida State Megan Connolly, So, M, Florida State Natalia Kuikka, So., D, Florida State Cassie Miller, Jr., GK, Florida State Megan Buckingham, Jr., M, North Carolina Jennifer Westendorf, Fr., F, Notre Dame Kristen McNabb, GS, D, Virginia Sarah Teegarden Sr., M, Wake Forest Claire Wagner Sr., D, Clemson Ella Stevens, Fr., M, Duke Emma Koivisto, Jr., D, Florida State Gaby Vincent, So., M, Louisville Tziarra King, Fr., M, NC State Taylor Klawunder Jr., M, Notre Dame Kaela Little Sr., GK, Notre Dame Sandra Yu Sr., M, Notre Dame Alissa Gorzak, Fr., F, Virginia Veronica Latsko, Jr., F, Virginia Candace Cephers Sr., M, Virginia TechElla Stevens, Fr., M, Duke Malia Berkely, Fr., D, Florida State Deyna Castellanos, Fr., F, Florida State Kristen McFarland, Fr., F, Florida State Kristina Fisher, Fr., M, Miami Bridgette Andrzejewski, Fr., F, North Carolina Tziarra King, Fr., M, NC State Kia Rankin, Fr., F, NC State Jennifer Westendorf, Fr., M, Notre Dame Alissa Gorzak, Fr, F, Virginia Zoe Morse, Fr., M, Virginia Draft picks 2017 NWSL College Draft The ACC had 10 total players selected in the 2017 NWSL College Draft. There was 1 player selected in the first round, 2 players selected in the second round, 3 players selected in the third round, and 4 players selected in the fourth round. FW Forward MF Midfielder DF Defender GK Goalkeeper Player Team Round Pick # Position School USA Christina Gibbons Seattle Reign FC 1st 5 MF Duke USA Toni Payne FC Kansas City 2nd 13 FW Duke USA Claire Wagner North Carolina Courage 2nd 20 DF Clemson CAN Kailen Sheridan Sky Blue FC 3rd 23 GK Clemson USA Alexis Schaffer FC Kansas City 3rd 25 MF Virginia USA Catrina Atanda Sky Blue FC 3rd 30 MF Clemson USA McKenzie Meehan Sky Blue FC 4th 34 FW Boston College USA Cameron Castleberry Washington Spirit 4th 36 MF North Carolina USA Kristen McNabb Washington Spirit 4th 36 MF Virginia USA Hayley Dowd Boston Breakers 4th 38 FW Boston College References Category:2016 NCAA Division I women's soccer season