St. Cloud State Celebrates 30th Season of Women’s Soccer
9/18/2023 4:38:00 PM | Women's Soccer
30th Season will be recognized by highlighting 30 moments/spotlights surrounding SCSU Women’s Soccer leading up to Homecoming weekend
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State Women's Soccer is proud to recognize the 2023 season as the 30th season as a varsity sport at St. Cloud State University. In conjuncture with the Huskies 30th season on the pitch, St. Cloud State Athletics will highlight 30 different moments, highlights, memories or spotlights leading up to homecoming weekend, which will take place Oct. 2-7, 2023. On homecoming weekend, the Huskies will host Minot State on Friday (Oct. 6, 5:00 p.m. CT) and Mary on Sunday (Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m. CT). Additionally, SCSU women's soccer alum Kim Corbin Matanich will be inducted into the St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 7.
The 30th season celebration will begin Tuesday, Sept. 19, and will run every Tuesday and Wednesday leading up to homecoming weekend. A breakdown of the spotlights is provided below.
5 INDIVIDUAL MOMENTS
Kim Corbin's 2000 season
Kim Corbin's 2000 season was one for the record book, as the recent St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame inductee earned first team All-NCC and second team United Soccer Coaches / NSCAA Division-II All Region honors while leading the NCAA in assists per game at 1.11 apg. Corbin registered 30 points in her final season as a Husky, as she scored five goals and added 20 assists while setting school records for assists in a game (4, vs. Augustana), assists in a season (20) and assists in a career (23). Her 1.67 points per game in her senior campaign also rank fifth all-time in program history, while her 41 career points (9g/23a) rank 10th.
Ann Hultgren and Chris Fleischer score 4 goals
In the history of St. Cloud State Women's Soccer, there have been 14 hat tricks recorded, but only two players in program history have scored four goals in a single game. That honor belongs to Ann Hultgren and Chris Fleischer. Hultgren was the first to score four goals against Southwest Minnesota State in 1996, while Fleischer did so three years later in 1999 against Bemidji State. Flesicher holds the school record for most hat tricks at four, and holds numerous other school records, including goals in a season (19, 1995), career goals (46, 1995-99), season points (48, 1995), career points (113, 1995-99). Fleischer earned 1995 United States Coaches/NSCAA D-II All Region second team and 1998 All-NCC honorable mention honors and was a 2000 St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame inductee. Hultgren holds the school record for most points in single game, as she added an assist in the four-goal performance against SMSU for nine points. Among program marks, she ranks second in season points (37, 1996), career points (68, 1996-99), season goals (16, 1996) and career goals (30, 1996-99). In 1996, she was named honorable mention All-NCC and United States Coaches/NSCAA D-II All-Region.
Kenzie Hanzlik's Goalkeeping Career
Kenzie Hanzlik was a main fixture in net for the Huskies from 2010-14, as she holds numerous program goalkeeper records, including career wins (27), career shutouts (17) and season shutouts. In her 2011 sophomore campaign, Hanzlik earned third team All-NCC honors while producing an 11-8-2 record with 1.09 goals-against-average and .810 save percentage, all marks that rank in the top-10 in program history. Her play in the net that season earned her two NSIC Player of the Week honors and helped lead the Huskies an NSIC Tournament finals appearance. She closed her SCSU career with a 27-26-5 mark in net with a 1.16 GAA and .798 S%.
Four-time All-Conference honoree Mary Morhardt
Mary Morhardt, a four-year letter winner from 2009-12, is one of just two student-athletes in program history to earn four all-conference honors in her career. She was named a first team All-NSIC selection in 2010 and 2011, along with bookmark second team All-NSIC selections in 2009 and 2012. She was also named the 2009 NSIC Freshman of the Year and earned United Soccer Coaches/NSCAA D-II All-Region honors in 2010 (second team) and 2011 (first team). Among program records, Morhardt ranks eighth in career assists (11) and 17th in career scoring (29 points).
Jenna Dominguez makes her mark
Fifth-year senior and current Husky Jenna Dominguez is currently etching her name all over the St. Cloud State record book. With a majority of her season left to be played (all stats as of Sept. 21), Dominguez currently ranks second in career game-winning goals (10), eighth in career scoring (44 points), ninth in career goals (17) and 10th in career assists (10). Dominguez earned All-NSIC honorable mention honors in 2019 and has been named NSIC Player of the Week twice, including once already in the 2023 season.
5 TEAM MOMENTS
1994
The inaugural Huskies took the field in 1994 under the direction of Colleen Edwards. The Huskies recorded their first win on Oct. 2, 1994, a 3-2 win over St. Scholastica on Selke Field. SCSU won six out of its final eight matches and finished the season with a record of 6-7-1.
1995
In just the second year of competition, the Huskies set a program record with 13 wins, playing to a 13-5-2 record under Shellee Lamie Copley. Other team program records set in 1995 included goals (58), goals per game (2.9), assists (42), points (158) and shutouts (nine). Chris Fleischer recorded the program's first hat trick on Sept. 10 against Concordia and Katie Waldo would add the program's second hat trick later in the season against North Dakota State. Fleischer also set program records for most goals (19) and points (48) in a season.
2011
Under Becky Heiberger-McCabe, the 2011 Huskies set a program record for most consecutive wins, went 11-8-2 and advanced to the NSIC Tournament Finals. Between Oct. 9 and Nov. 4, the Huskies went nine games without a loss and won seven consecutive matches between Oct. 14 and Nov. 2, both marks that still stand as school records. The Huskies advanced in the NSIC Tournament following a shootout win over Upper Iowa on Nov. 4 and played in the NSIC Championship game against Minnesota State on Nov. 6. Three Huskies earned All-NSIC honors in 2011, led by Mary Morhardt's first team selection and joined by Kenzie Hanzlik (third team) and Amber Warzala (honorable mention). Morhardt was also named first team All-Region.
2015
In current head coach Gretta Macdonald's second season, the 2015 Huskies posted a 9-6-3 record on the pitch, including an impressive 8-4-3 mark in conference play. In home games, the Huskies went 6-2-2 at Husky Stadium, a mark that only trails the 2009 team (seven wins) for the most home wins in a single season. Three Huskies earned all-conference honors in 2015 – Maria Kass (second team), Mackenzie Winters (second team) and Naomi Kolhoff (third team).
2019
The 2019 Huskies was a breakout season in many aspects, as the Huskies went 12-5-3 overall and 10-3-2 while advancing to the semifinals of the NSIC Tournament. The team's 10 conference wins and seven road victories both still stand as program records. The Huskies also set a program record for the most all-conference honorees in program history with six, led by Monica Majeski's first team selection. Claire Shea was named to the second team and Mia Giorgi was named to the third team, while Zoe Welsh, Kristine Knief and Jenna Dominguz were all named honorable mention.
5 REASONS STUDENT-ATHLETES CHOSE ST. CLOUD STATE
Kim Corbin Matanich (1999-00)
"I chose SCSU because it allowed me to be close to my family, while playing the game I love and pursing a degree in the nationally recognized Herberger business school."
Maria Witte (2015-18)
"St. Cloud State was a university that allowed me to compete in the classroom and on the soccer field. Being a student-athlete requires dedication and a huge time commitment. Similarly, as an athletic training student, I was required to put in many hours to acquire the knowledge to give our student-athletes the best care possible. SCSU was the right fit that allowed me to achieve both my athletic and academic goals."
Rheana Zerna (2021-present)
"I chose Husky Soccer and SCSU because of the nursing degree, the soccer program, and the coaches made me feel really welcomed. When I toured, I was able to meet a couple of the players and they were really helpful. I also liked that SCSU is close to my hometown."
Jada Dachtler (2022-present)
"I chose SCSU because I like the size of the school and could tell the athletic teams were close. I knew the business school was elite and it would provide me with a lot of opportunities after I graduate."
Ana Spaine (2023-present)
"St. Cloud was the one place that felt like a home away from home. I left one family to join another at St. Cloud State University."
5 FAVORITE SCSU MEMORIES
Cheryl Urbaniak Peterson (1994)
"My favorite Husky memory was going to club soccer national in Texas, which helped propel us to advocate for our team in to become an NCAA D-II sport at SCSU.
Kaitlin Kelly (2006-09)
"There are too many favorite Husky moments to count. Pretty much anything that built camaraderie with my teammates, who are still my closest friends."
Monica Majeski (2016-19)
"St. Cloud State gave me the best of both worlds. I had the opportunity to perform in the classroom and on the field. I got to be a part of something bigger that challenged me on and off the field. The best part was the amazing people I met along the way."
Arianna Del Moral (2021)
"My favorite Husky memories are the bus trips with my teammates where we would spend hours playing all kinds of games."
Ellie Primerano (2022-present)
"My favorite Husky memories are every single game I get to play with my team."
5 Alumni Spotlights Focused on Athletics/Soccer
Kim Corbin Matanich
Kim Corbin Matanich will become the second member from women's soccer to enter the St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame when she is inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 7. Corbin was a two-time North Central All-Conference selection, who made her mark on the SCSU program in her two seasons as a Husky. After stints in D-I soccer, the former Kim Corbin returned home to St. Cloud and had a pair of breakout seasons as a Husky, as she earned NCC Honorable Mention honors in 1999 and NCC First Team honors in 2000. Her senior season (2000) still ranks as one of the best in program history, as she led the NCAA in assist per game (1.1 apg), set the program record for assists in a season (20) and assists in a game (four) while ranking sixth in season points (30) en route to Second Team All-Region honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). In the career record book, Corbin Matanich still ranks first in assists (23) and ninth in points (41).
Corbin Matanich graduated from the SCSU Herberger Business School and thrived in pharmaceutical sales following her collegiate career and more recently has teamed up with her husband, Pete, to form The Matanich Group, an extension of the Premier Real Estate company in Central Minnesota. She is still an active Husky fan who routinely attends games at Husky Stadium and has established the Kim Corbin Matanich Family Soccer Scholarship, which annually goes to a Husky upperclassman who demonstrates exemplary work ethic and team-first leadership.
Chris Fleischer
Chris Fleischer, a 2017 inductee to the St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame, is the all-time leading point scorer in the history of the St. Cloud State Women's Soccer program, which dates back to 1994. In four seasons with the Huskies from 1995 to 1999, Fleischer set the program's standard by scoring 46 goals and 113 points during her collegiate career.
In 1995, Fleischer set a team record by charting 19 goals and 48 points. Fleischer also etched her name into the team records when she scored a school record four goals against Bemidji State in 1999. An All-NCC Honorable Mention award winner in 1998 and an All-Region selection in 1995, Fleischer was a pioneer of the sport at SCSU.
As a freshman, her impact was immediate as she led the Huskies to a school record 13 wins in 1995 (the second year of the program at SCSU).
Arianna Del Moral
After beginning her collegiate career with Minnesota where she competed in 40 games and earned two Academic All-Big Ten selections, Arianna Del Moral came to St. Cloud State to finish her collegiate career. In 2021, her lone season as a Husky, Del Moral scored two goals and tallied four assists for eight points while started all 18 games and earning All-NSIC Second Team honors.
Following her time in the black and red, Del Moral went on to play for Minnesota Aurora FC for two seasons where she played in 21 games, totaling four goals, four assists and logged 757 minutes while helping lead Aurora to back-to-back Heartland Division Championships and the Central Conference Championship in 2023. In August, Del Moral signed a professional contract with Birkirkara FC, which plays in the Maltese Women's League.
Cassidy Weiss
Following a four-year collegiate career (2013-16) and three Academic All-NSIC selections at St. Cloud State, Cassidy Weiss decided to continue to pursue her passion for soccer in the coaching industry. Weiss graduated from SCSU in the spring of 2017 and went on to pursue her master's degree at fellow NSIC institution Northern State University, where she would coach for two years and get her "foot in the door" in the coaching realm. Her time with the Wolves paid off, as Weiss went on land her a full-time assistant coach position at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, a Division-I institution within the Horizon League. Weiss spent two seasons at Green Bay before moving on to D-I Florida International for one season (2021).
After five seasons coaching collegiately, Weiss received an opportunity she felt she could not pass down, as she accepted the Youth Programs Manager position at United Soccer Coaches, the largest soccer coach's organization in the world serving youth coaches and clubs across the country. Weiss is relishing in this opportunity and is "grateful to be involved in the game from a different perspective."
Weiss contributes much of her success in the coaching profession to her time at St. Cloud State University.
"Playing collegiate soccer was always a dream of mine," said Weiss. "Having the opportunity to do so for four years for a competitive program at a reputable institution was a blessing that had such a great impact on my life. Playing on a team, especially at the collegiate level, teaches you the importance of comradery, accountability, and selflessness. It wasn't just about me; it was much bigger than that. When you have not only yourself to let down but 20+ teammates and your coaches, the stakes are much higher. Furthermore, you are not only representing yourself and your program, but the university as well. It was truly an honor, and it is something I have carried with me in every chapter of my life so far. I was able to take the lessons learned from both failures and successes as a player and translate them into coaching. While coaching, I valued the relationships most, because when I look back at my time at St. Cloud, I don't remember every win or loss, but what I do remember are the moments I shared with my teammates whether happy or sad. The relationships turned into life-long friendships that I know would not exist had it not been for my opportunity to play at SCSU and for that I am forever grateful.
Kaitlyn Kelly
Kaitlyn Kelly played for the Huskies from 2006-09, where she made 94 saves as a goalkeeper. Following her collegiate career, Kelly moved into coaching, making a stop at Edina High School before landing at her alma mater, Pius XI Catholic High School in Wisconsin, where she coaches both the boys and girls soccer teams.
Kelly has also had the chance to coach with Project One Goal in Jamaica, which is a free camp for impoverished children in Kingston. She has also worked with the Sports Bra Project, which aims to collect and distribute sports bras to girls who do not have access to one.
The lessons Kelly learned at SCSU have helped her succeed in life after St. Cloud.
"Each individual brings their unique talents and strengths to the team. Leaning into those talents and strengths make good teams great. I apply the same concept to my career today, and lean into my and my co-workers' unique strengths to make us great at what we do."
5 Alumni Spotlights Away from Athletics/Soccer
Monica Majeski
Monica Majeski was a four-year standout for St. Cloud State from 2016-19, where she recorded six goals and six assists for 18 points. Majeski helped the Huskies experience one of their best seasons in program history in 2019, helped lift SCSU to a 12-5-3 record, a program-best 10 conference wins and an appearance in the NSIC Tournament semifinals. Majeski earned All-NSIC first team and United Soccer Coaches third team All-Region honors after scoring three goals and three assists for nine points. In the classroom, Majeski earned three Academic All-NSIC honors.
Following her four years in St. Cloud, Majeski went on to pursue a career as a chiropractor. She is currently finishing her chiropractic residency at Advantage Chiropractic in Green Bay, Wis. Majeski notes she chose the industry "to help others feel their best through every stage of life. Chiropractic was a large part of my success and recovery as a student athlete and I hope to provide the same care for others," said Majeski.
Majeski partly credits her work ethic and success in the chiropractor industry to her time she spent at St. Cloud State University.
"Aside from the many life lessons, such as perseverance, time management, and hard work, SCSU and SCSU soccer prepared me for the future by always challenging me to be better and holding me to the highest standard. I learned to appreciate every step of the process, from good to bad and everything in between," said Majeski.
Taige Puetz
Taige (Thoreson) Puetz spent two seasons with the Huskies in 2013-14, where she produced nine goals and four assists for 22 points. She led the Huskies in scoring in 2013 (10 points), and in goals in 2013 (five goals) and 2014 (four goals) and earned honorable mention All-NSIC honors in 2014.
Following her collegiate career and completing her degree at SCSU, Puetz transitioned into the teaching industry, where she is currently an elementary and high school physical education teacher, as well as the girls soccer head coach for St. Charles/Lewiston-Altura High School in Lewiston, Minn. Puetz teaches grades K-6th grade and a 10th-12th grade weight lifting course.
Puetz chose to become a physical education teacher because "I love movement and sports, and those things are the things I looked forward to each and every day growing up," said Puetz.
When asked how SCSU prepared her for lift after college, Puetz explained "SCSU taught me to work hard and embrace the grind. It gave me the tools and skills to manage the busy seasons in life without being overwhelmed. It also showed me that meaningful relationships matter," said Puetz.
Maria Witte
Maria Witte enjoyed a four-year career with the Huskies, as she scored eight goals and had three assists for 18 points from 2015-18. Witte earned All-NSIC third team honors in 2018 following a breakout campaign where she scored seven goals for 14 points. In the classroom, Witte earned three All-Academic NSIC honors, was bestowed the 2018 NSIC Women's Honor Student-Athlete Award and was a recipient of the 2018 NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award.
Following the completion of her degree, Witte emersed herself within the world of athletic training, as she is currently in her second season as the Head Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist for the Indiana Mad Ants, the G-League affiliate for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. She also assists the Pacers' sports medicine team during the preseason, postseason and offseason. Dr. Witte leads a sports medicine staff of three individuals with the Mad Ants, as she coordinates emergency response during games/practices, injury risk reduction, rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses and overall player health and wellness. One of Witte's favorite moments includes watching one of her players return from injury to help lead the team to playoff-clinching victory. The Mad Ants were recently featured on an Amazon documentary called "Destination NBA: A G-League Odyssey", which you just might see Witte in the background.
In response to how SCSU prepared her for life in her industry, Dr. Witte noted,
"I knew that one day my own playing career would come to an end, but I always enjoyed being part of a team and around sports. Ever since I learned about athletic training and physical therapy in high school, I knew that was what I wanted to do. SCSU helped me achieve those goals! The knowledge and experience I had at SCSU in the classroom and during my clinical rotations was invaluable. Those experiences helped mold me into the clinician I am today. I always joked around that ever since my time at SCSU I was a basketball specialist since I was placed for my rotations with the SCSU men's and women's basketball teams for one season each. Also being a captain of the soccer team and holding various roles in clubs during my time, taught me how to lead and empower other individuals to achieve a common goal. This is especially important in my role today! To this day, I still talk and learn from my professors and mentors at SCSU; I would not be where I am today without their guidance!"
Claire Shea
Clarie Shea was a two-sport athlete in her time at SCSU, competing in both soccer and track & field while with the Huskies. On the pitch, Shea ranks eighth in program history in goals (18) and ninth in points (43, 18g/7a) while playing from 2018-21. She earned second team All-NSIC honors in both 2019 and 2021 after leading the team in scoring and goals both seasons. In the classroom, Shea earned three All-Academic NSIC honors, including a 2021 NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award.
Following her time in St. Cloud, Shea is now a pediatric ICU nurse at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She always had a passion for healthcare and is following her mom, who is also a nurse. She chose to be a NICU nurse because of her love for children and her ambition to be a part of their journey back from miraculous circumstances. She places to start her Doctorate of Nursing in Pediatrics in the Fall of 2024.
"I could not have asked for a better experience than at SCSU," said Shea. "The exceptional nursing program prepared me academically to succeed as a professional nurse through extensive clinical hours and rigorous coursework. St. Cloud State Women's Soccer shaped me into a team oriented, driven co-worker prepared to face adversity, advocate for others, and lead by example."
Kristine Knief
Kristine Knief's journey back to the pitch was well documented during her career at SCSU. Knief missed two seasons on the field after suffering from a stroke, but battle back to return to the field for her senior season in 2019, one of the most successful seasons in program history. Knief helped the Huskies set a program record with 10 conference wins and an appearance in the NSIC Tournament semifinals.
Nowadays, Knief is now a personal trainer and coach with SOTA Fitness, as she enjoys to help others live healthy lifestyles in all aspects. Knief also enjoys staying connected to the game by playing for the U.S. Women's Paralympic Team.
For all the latest on St. Cloud State Women's Soccer, stay tuned to SCSUHuskies.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The 30th season celebration will begin Tuesday, Sept. 19, and will run every Tuesday and Wednesday leading up to homecoming weekend. A breakdown of the spotlights is provided below.
- Sept. 19 – 5 individual moments in St. Cloud State Women's Soccer history
- Sept. 20 – 5 team moments in St. Cloud State Women's Soccer history
- Sept. 26 – 5 reasons individuals chose to play soccer at SCSU from current student-athletes or alumni
- Sept. 27 – 5 memories of their favorite times at SCSU from current student-athletes or alumni
- Oct. 3 – 5 alumni spotlights focused on Athletics/Soccer
- Oct. 4 – 5 alumni spotlights focused away from Athletics/Soccer
5 INDIVIDUAL MOMENTS
Kim Corbin's 2000 season
Kim Corbin's 2000 season was one for the record book, as the recent St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame inductee earned first team All-NCC and second team United Soccer Coaches / NSCAA Division-II All Region honors while leading the NCAA in assists per game at 1.11 apg. Corbin registered 30 points in her final season as a Husky, as she scored five goals and added 20 assists while setting school records for assists in a game (4, vs. Augustana), assists in a season (20) and assists in a career (23). Her 1.67 points per game in her senior campaign also rank fifth all-time in program history, while her 41 career points (9g/23a) rank 10th.
Ann Hultgren and Chris Fleischer score 4 goals
In the history of St. Cloud State Women's Soccer, there have been 14 hat tricks recorded, but only two players in program history have scored four goals in a single game. That honor belongs to Ann Hultgren and Chris Fleischer. Hultgren was the first to score four goals against Southwest Minnesota State in 1996, while Fleischer did so three years later in 1999 against Bemidji State. Flesicher holds the school record for most hat tricks at four, and holds numerous other school records, including goals in a season (19, 1995), career goals (46, 1995-99), season points (48, 1995), career points (113, 1995-99). Fleischer earned 1995 United States Coaches/NSCAA D-II All Region second team and 1998 All-NCC honorable mention honors and was a 2000 St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame inductee. Hultgren holds the school record for most points in single game, as she added an assist in the four-goal performance against SMSU for nine points. Among program marks, she ranks second in season points (37, 1996), career points (68, 1996-99), season goals (16, 1996) and career goals (30, 1996-99). In 1996, she was named honorable mention All-NCC and United States Coaches/NSCAA D-II All-Region.
Kenzie Hanzlik's Goalkeeping Career
Kenzie Hanzlik was a main fixture in net for the Huskies from 2010-14, as she holds numerous program goalkeeper records, including career wins (27), career shutouts (17) and season shutouts. In her 2011 sophomore campaign, Hanzlik earned third team All-NCC honors while producing an 11-8-2 record with 1.09 goals-against-average and .810 save percentage, all marks that rank in the top-10 in program history. Her play in the net that season earned her two NSIC Player of the Week honors and helped lead the Huskies an NSIC Tournament finals appearance. She closed her SCSU career with a 27-26-5 mark in net with a 1.16 GAA and .798 S%.
Four-time All-Conference honoree Mary Morhardt
Mary Morhardt, a four-year letter winner from 2009-12, is one of just two student-athletes in program history to earn four all-conference honors in her career. She was named a first team All-NSIC selection in 2010 and 2011, along with bookmark second team All-NSIC selections in 2009 and 2012. She was also named the 2009 NSIC Freshman of the Year and earned United Soccer Coaches/NSCAA D-II All-Region honors in 2010 (second team) and 2011 (first team). Among program records, Morhardt ranks eighth in career assists (11) and 17th in career scoring (29 points).
Jenna Dominguez makes her mark
Fifth-year senior and current Husky Jenna Dominguez is currently etching her name all over the St. Cloud State record book. With a majority of her season left to be played (all stats as of Sept. 21), Dominguez currently ranks second in career game-winning goals (10), eighth in career scoring (44 points), ninth in career goals (17) and 10th in career assists (10). Dominguez earned All-NSIC honorable mention honors in 2019 and has been named NSIC Player of the Week twice, including once already in the 2023 season.
5 TEAM MOMENTS
1994
The inaugural Huskies took the field in 1994 under the direction of Colleen Edwards. The Huskies recorded their first win on Oct. 2, 1994, a 3-2 win over St. Scholastica on Selke Field. SCSU won six out of its final eight matches and finished the season with a record of 6-7-1.
1995
In just the second year of competition, the Huskies set a program record with 13 wins, playing to a 13-5-2 record under Shellee Lamie Copley. Other team program records set in 1995 included goals (58), goals per game (2.9), assists (42), points (158) and shutouts (nine). Chris Fleischer recorded the program's first hat trick on Sept. 10 against Concordia and Katie Waldo would add the program's second hat trick later in the season against North Dakota State. Fleischer also set program records for most goals (19) and points (48) in a season.
2011
Under Becky Heiberger-McCabe, the 2011 Huskies set a program record for most consecutive wins, went 11-8-2 and advanced to the NSIC Tournament Finals. Between Oct. 9 and Nov. 4, the Huskies went nine games without a loss and won seven consecutive matches between Oct. 14 and Nov. 2, both marks that still stand as school records. The Huskies advanced in the NSIC Tournament following a shootout win over Upper Iowa on Nov. 4 and played in the NSIC Championship game against Minnesota State on Nov. 6. Three Huskies earned All-NSIC honors in 2011, led by Mary Morhardt's first team selection and joined by Kenzie Hanzlik (third team) and Amber Warzala (honorable mention). Morhardt was also named first team All-Region.
2015
In current head coach Gretta Macdonald's second season, the 2015 Huskies posted a 9-6-3 record on the pitch, including an impressive 8-4-3 mark in conference play. In home games, the Huskies went 6-2-2 at Husky Stadium, a mark that only trails the 2009 team (seven wins) for the most home wins in a single season. Three Huskies earned all-conference honors in 2015 – Maria Kass (second team), Mackenzie Winters (second team) and Naomi Kolhoff (third team).
2019
The 2019 Huskies was a breakout season in many aspects, as the Huskies went 12-5-3 overall and 10-3-2 while advancing to the semifinals of the NSIC Tournament. The team's 10 conference wins and seven road victories both still stand as program records. The Huskies also set a program record for the most all-conference honorees in program history with six, led by Monica Majeski's first team selection. Claire Shea was named to the second team and Mia Giorgi was named to the third team, while Zoe Welsh, Kristine Knief and Jenna Dominguz were all named honorable mention.
5 REASONS STUDENT-ATHLETES CHOSE ST. CLOUD STATE
Kim Corbin Matanich (1999-00)
"I chose SCSU because it allowed me to be close to my family, while playing the game I love and pursing a degree in the nationally recognized Herberger business school."
Maria Witte (2015-18)
"St. Cloud State was a university that allowed me to compete in the classroom and on the soccer field. Being a student-athlete requires dedication and a huge time commitment. Similarly, as an athletic training student, I was required to put in many hours to acquire the knowledge to give our student-athletes the best care possible. SCSU was the right fit that allowed me to achieve both my athletic and academic goals."
Rheana Zerna (2021-present)
"I chose Husky Soccer and SCSU because of the nursing degree, the soccer program, and the coaches made me feel really welcomed. When I toured, I was able to meet a couple of the players and they were really helpful. I also liked that SCSU is close to my hometown."
Jada Dachtler (2022-present)
"I chose SCSU because I like the size of the school and could tell the athletic teams were close. I knew the business school was elite and it would provide me with a lot of opportunities after I graduate."
Ana Spaine (2023-present)
"St. Cloud was the one place that felt like a home away from home. I left one family to join another at St. Cloud State University."
5 FAVORITE SCSU MEMORIES
Cheryl Urbaniak Peterson (1994)
"My favorite Husky memory was going to club soccer national in Texas, which helped propel us to advocate for our team in to become an NCAA D-II sport at SCSU.
Kaitlin Kelly (2006-09)
"There are too many favorite Husky moments to count. Pretty much anything that built camaraderie with my teammates, who are still my closest friends."
Monica Majeski (2016-19)
"St. Cloud State gave me the best of both worlds. I had the opportunity to perform in the classroom and on the field. I got to be a part of something bigger that challenged me on and off the field. The best part was the amazing people I met along the way."
Arianna Del Moral (2021)
"My favorite Husky memories are the bus trips with my teammates where we would spend hours playing all kinds of games."
Ellie Primerano (2022-present)
"My favorite Husky memories are every single game I get to play with my team."
5 Alumni Spotlights Focused on Athletics/Soccer
Kim Corbin Matanich
Kim Corbin Matanich will become the second member from women's soccer to enter the St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame when she is inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 7. Corbin was a two-time North Central All-Conference selection, who made her mark on the SCSU program in her two seasons as a Husky. After stints in D-I soccer, the former Kim Corbin returned home to St. Cloud and had a pair of breakout seasons as a Husky, as she earned NCC Honorable Mention honors in 1999 and NCC First Team honors in 2000. Her senior season (2000) still ranks as one of the best in program history, as she led the NCAA in assist per game (1.1 apg), set the program record for assists in a season (20) and assists in a game (four) while ranking sixth in season points (30) en route to Second Team All-Region honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). In the career record book, Corbin Matanich still ranks first in assists (23) and ninth in points (41).
Corbin Matanich graduated from the SCSU Herberger Business School and thrived in pharmaceutical sales following her collegiate career and more recently has teamed up with her husband, Pete, to form The Matanich Group, an extension of the Premier Real Estate company in Central Minnesota. She is still an active Husky fan who routinely attends games at Husky Stadium and has established the Kim Corbin Matanich Family Soccer Scholarship, which annually goes to a Husky upperclassman who demonstrates exemplary work ethic and team-first leadership.
Chris Fleischer
Chris Fleischer, a 2017 inductee to the St. Cloud State Athletics Hall of Fame, is the all-time leading point scorer in the history of the St. Cloud State Women's Soccer program, which dates back to 1994. In four seasons with the Huskies from 1995 to 1999, Fleischer set the program's standard by scoring 46 goals and 113 points during her collegiate career.
In 1995, Fleischer set a team record by charting 19 goals and 48 points. Fleischer also etched her name into the team records when she scored a school record four goals against Bemidji State in 1999. An All-NCC Honorable Mention award winner in 1998 and an All-Region selection in 1995, Fleischer was a pioneer of the sport at SCSU.
As a freshman, her impact was immediate as she led the Huskies to a school record 13 wins in 1995 (the second year of the program at SCSU).
Arianna Del Moral
After beginning her collegiate career with Minnesota where she competed in 40 games and earned two Academic All-Big Ten selections, Arianna Del Moral came to St. Cloud State to finish her collegiate career. In 2021, her lone season as a Husky, Del Moral scored two goals and tallied four assists for eight points while started all 18 games and earning All-NSIC Second Team honors.
Following her time in the black and red, Del Moral went on to play for Minnesota Aurora FC for two seasons where she played in 21 games, totaling four goals, four assists and logged 757 minutes while helping lead Aurora to back-to-back Heartland Division Championships and the Central Conference Championship in 2023. In August, Del Moral signed a professional contract with Birkirkara FC, which plays in the Maltese Women's League.
Cassidy Weiss
Following a four-year collegiate career (2013-16) and three Academic All-NSIC selections at St. Cloud State, Cassidy Weiss decided to continue to pursue her passion for soccer in the coaching industry. Weiss graduated from SCSU in the spring of 2017 and went on to pursue her master's degree at fellow NSIC institution Northern State University, where she would coach for two years and get her "foot in the door" in the coaching realm. Her time with the Wolves paid off, as Weiss went on land her a full-time assistant coach position at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, a Division-I institution within the Horizon League. Weiss spent two seasons at Green Bay before moving on to D-I Florida International for one season (2021).
After five seasons coaching collegiately, Weiss received an opportunity she felt she could not pass down, as she accepted the Youth Programs Manager position at United Soccer Coaches, the largest soccer coach's organization in the world serving youth coaches and clubs across the country. Weiss is relishing in this opportunity and is "grateful to be involved in the game from a different perspective."
Weiss contributes much of her success in the coaching profession to her time at St. Cloud State University.
"Playing collegiate soccer was always a dream of mine," said Weiss. "Having the opportunity to do so for four years for a competitive program at a reputable institution was a blessing that had such a great impact on my life. Playing on a team, especially at the collegiate level, teaches you the importance of comradery, accountability, and selflessness. It wasn't just about me; it was much bigger than that. When you have not only yourself to let down but 20+ teammates and your coaches, the stakes are much higher. Furthermore, you are not only representing yourself and your program, but the university as well. It was truly an honor, and it is something I have carried with me in every chapter of my life so far. I was able to take the lessons learned from both failures and successes as a player and translate them into coaching. While coaching, I valued the relationships most, because when I look back at my time at St. Cloud, I don't remember every win or loss, but what I do remember are the moments I shared with my teammates whether happy or sad. The relationships turned into life-long friendships that I know would not exist had it not been for my opportunity to play at SCSU and for that I am forever grateful.
Kaitlyn Kelly
Kaitlyn Kelly played for the Huskies from 2006-09, where she made 94 saves as a goalkeeper. Following her collegiate career, Kelly moved into coaching, making a stop at Edina High School before landing at her alma mater, Pius XI Catholic High School in Wisconsin, where she coaches both the boys and girls soccer teams.
Kelly has also had the chance to coach with Project One Goal in Jamaica, which is a free camp for impoverished children in Kingston. She has also worked with the Sports Bra Project, which aims to collect and distribute sports bras to girls who do not have access to one.
The lessons Kelly learned at SCSU have helped her succeed in life after St. Cloud.
"Each individual brings their unique talents and strengths to the team. Leaning into those talents and strengths make good teams great. I apply the same concept to my career today, and lean into my and my co-workers' unique strengths to make us great at what we do."
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Monica Majeski
Monica Majeski was a four-year standout for St. Cloud State from 2016-19, where she recorded six goals and six assists for 18 points. Majeski helped the Huskies experience one of their best seasons in program history in 2019, helped lift SCSU to a 12-5-3 record, a program-best 10 conference wins and an appearance in the NSIC Tournament semifinals. Majeski earned All-NSIC first team and United Soccer Coaches third team All-Region honors after scoring three goals and three assists for nine points. In the classroom, Majeski earned three Academic All-NSIC honors.
Following her four years in St. Cloud, Majeski went on to pursue a career as a chiropractor. She is currently finishing her chiropractic residency at Advantage Chiropractic in Green Bay, Wis. Majeski notes she chose the industry "to help others feel their best through every stage of life. Chiropractic was a large part of my success and recovery as a student athlete and I hope to provide the same care for others," said Majeski.
Majeski partly credits her work ethic and success in the chiropractor industry to her time she spent at St. Cloud State University.
"Aside from the many life lessons, such as perseverance, time management, and hard work, SCSU and SCSU soccer prepared me for the future by always challenging me to be better and holding me to the highest standard. I learned to appreciate every step of the process, from good to bad and everything in between," said Majeski.
Taige Puetz
Taige (Thoreson) Puetz spent two seasons with the Huskies in 2013-14, where she produced nine goals and four assists for 22 points. She led the Huskies in scoring in 2013 (10 points), and in goals in 2013 (five goals) and 2014 (four goals) and earned honorable mention All-NSIC honors in 2014.
Following her collegiate career and completing her degree at SCSU, Puetz transitioned into the teaching industry, where she is currently an elementary and high school physical education teacher, as well as the girls soccer head coach for St. Charles/Lewiston-Altura High School in Lewiston, Minn. Puetz teaches grades K-6th grade and a 10th-12th grade weight lifting course.
Puetz chose to become a physical education teacher because "I love movement and sports, and those things are the things I looked forward to each and every day growing up," said Puetz.
When asked how SCSU prepared her for lift after college, Puetz explained "SCSU taught me to work hard and embrace the grind. It gave me the tools and skills to manage the busy seasons in life without being overwhelmed. It also showed me that meaningful relationships matter," said Puetz.
Maria Witte
Maria Witte enjoyed a four-year career with the Huskies, as she scored eight goals and had three assists for 18 points from 2015-18. Witte earned All-NSIC third team honors in 2018 following a breakout campaign where she scored seven goals for 14 points. In the classroom, Witte earned three All-Academic NSIC honors, was bestowed the 2018 NSIC Women's Honor Student-Athlete Award and was a recipient of the 2018 NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award.
Following the completion of her degree, Witte emersed herself within the world of athletic training, as she is currently in her second season as the Head Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist for the Indiana Mad Ants, the G-League affiliate for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. She also assists the Pacers' sports medicine team during the preseason, postseason and offseason. Dr. Witte leads a sports medicine staff of three individuals with the Mad Ants, as she coordinates emergency response during games/practices, injury risk reduction, rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses and overall player health and wellness. One of Witte's favorite moments includes watching one of her players return from injury to help lead the team to playoff-clinching victory. The Mad Ants were recently featured on an Amazon documentary called "Destination NBA: A G-League Odyssey", which you just might see Witte in the background.
In response to how SCSU prepared her for life in her industry, Dr. Witte noted,
"I knew that one day my own playing career would come to an end, but I always enjoyed being part of a team and around sports. Ever since I learned about athletic training and physical therapy in high school, I knew that was what I wanted to do. SCSU helped me achieve those goals! The knowledge and experience I had at SCSU in the classroom and during my clinical rotations was invaluable. Those experiences helped mold me into the clinician I am today. I always joked around that ever since my time at SCSU I was a basketball specialist since I was placed for my rotations with the SCSU men's and women's basketball teams for one season each. Also being a captain of the soccer team and holding various roles in clubs during my time, taught me how to lead and empower other individuals to achieve a common goal. This is especially important in my role today! To this day, I still talk and learn from my professors and mentors at SCSU; I would not be where I am today without their guidance!"
Claire Shea
Clarie Shea was a two-sport athlete in her time at SCSU, competing in both soccer and track & field while with the Huskies. On the pitch, Shea ranks eighth in program history in goals (18) and ninth in points (43, 18g/7a) while playing from 2018-21. She earned second team All-NSIC honors in both 2019 and 2021 after leading the team in scoring and goals both seasons. In the classroom, Shea earned three All-Academic NSIC honors, including a 2021 NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award.
Following her time in St. Cloud, Shea is now a pediatric ICU nurse at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She always had a passion for healthcare and is following her mom, who is also a nurse. She chose to be a NICU nurse because of her love for children and her ambition to be a part of their journey back from miraculous circumstances. She places to start her Doctorate of Nursing in Pediatrics in the Fall of 2024.
"I could not have asked for a better experience than at SCSU," said Shea. "The exceptional nursing program prepared me academically to succeed as a professional nurse through extensive clinical hours and rigorous coursework. St. Cloud State Women's Soccer shaped me into a team oriented, driven co-worker prepared to face adversity, advocate for others, and lead by example."
Kristine Knief
Kristine Knief's journey back to the pitch was well documented during her career at SCSU. Knief missed two seasons on the field after suffering from a stroke, but battle back to return to the field for her senior season in 2019, one of the most successful seasons in program history. Knief helped the Huskies set a program record with 10 conference wins and an appearance in the NSIC Tournament semifinals.
Nowadays, Knief is now a personal trainer and coach with SOTA Fitness, as she enjoys to help others live healthy lifestyles in all aspects. Knief also enjoys staying connected to the game by playing for the U.S. Women's Paralympic Team.
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