Stony Brook Seawolves women's soccer

Stony Brook Seawolves women's soccer
Founded1985
UniversityStony Brook University
Head coachTobias Bischof (2019–present season)
ConferenceCAA
NCAA Division I Division
LocationStony Brook, New York (state), US
StadiumLaValle Stadium
(capacity: 8,300)
NicknameSeawolves
ColorsRed, blue, and gray[1]
     
Home
Away
NCAA tournament appearances
2012, 2017, 2019, 2020–21, 2024
Conference tournament championships
2012, 2017, 2019, 2024
Conference Regular Season championships
2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024

Stony Brook Seawolves women’s soccer is the NCAA Division I women’s soccer program representing Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. The Seawolves compete in the Coastal Athletic Association and play their home matches at LaValle Stadium.

History

The Stony Brook women’s soccer program was established in 1985. In 2012, the Seawolves earned their first America East Conference Tournament title by defeating Hartford in the final and securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.[2]

Stony Brook continued to contend in the America East, winning the conference tournament again in 2017 by beating Vermont 2–1 in the championship match.[3] In 2019 the Seawolves captured the America East Tournament championship with a 2–1 victory over Hartford, marking their third tournament title.[4]

After joining the Coastal Athletic Association, Stony Brook captured **its first CAA regular season and tournament championships in 2024** by finishing atop the conference and then defeating Monmouth 2–1 in the CAA Championship game to earn an NCAA Tournament berth.[5][6]

Conference Championships

  • America East Conference Regular Season: 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019[7]
  • America East Conference Tournament: 2012, 2017, 2019[8][9][10]
  • CAA Regular Season: 2024[11]
  • CAA Tournament: 2024[12]

NCAA Tournament Appearances

Year Round Opponent Result
2012 First Round Maryland L 0–2[13]
2017 First Round Penn State L 0–7[14]
2019 First Round Penn State L 1–3[15]
2020 First Round Ohio State L 5–1[16]
2024 First Round Penn State L 1–8[17]

Current roster

The following table lists the Stony Brook Seawolves women’s soccer roster for the 2025 season.[18]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  GER Jona Hennings
2 D  USA Abigail Roche
3 M  NOR Hedvig Helling
5 D  USA Taylor Steinagel
7 M/F  USA Kristina Garcia
9 M  CAN Maya Corbett
10 M  GER Linn Beck
11 F  USA Hannah Maracina
12 F  USA Reilly Rich
13 D  USA Sophia Racioppi
14 D  USA Emanuelly Ferreira
15 M  USA Jamie Keens
17 F  USA Mia Grove
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 M  USA Ashley Manor
19 M/F  USA Ashley Bell
20 D/M  USA Allison George
21 D  USA Samantha Guckian
23 D  USA Eva Sprewell
24 GK  USA Marissa Read
25 F/M  USA Natalie Bala
26 F  USA Leah Rifas
27 D/F  USA Angelina Lent
29 D/F  USA Olivia Mazziotti
30 M/F  USA Leah Sparacio
31 D  USA Sammy Hannwacker
34 GK  USA Trinitie Maloney

Coaching staff

Name Position Tenure
Tobias Bischof Head Coach 2019–present
Karim Diallo Assistant Coach 2021–present
Sydney Blomquist Assistant Coach 2026–present
Curtis Copenhaver Volunteer Assistant Coach 2025–present

[19]

Home stadium

Stony Brook plays its home matches at LaValle Stadium, a multi-purpose facility on the Stony Brook campus with a seating capacity of approximately 8,300 spectators.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Stony Brook University Brand". Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  2. ^ "2012 Women's Soccer Championship Central". America East Conference. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  3. ^ "Stony Brook Wins First #AEWSOC Title Since 2012, Draws Penn State for NCAAs". America East Conference. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  4. ^ "TOP OF THE LEAGUE! Stony Brook Wins Second America East Trophy in Three Years". Stony Brook Athletics. November 10, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  5. ^ "Stony Brook Outlasts Monmouth to Win 2024 CAA Women's Soccer Championship". Coastal Athletic Association. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  6. ^ "SBU Women's Soccer Wins First-Ever CAA Championship". Stony Brook Matters. November 19, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  7. ^ "Women's Soccer Beats the Elements, Eyes America East Title". Stony Brook Matters. October 30, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  8. ^ "2012 Women's Soccer Championship Central". America East Conference. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  9. ^ "Stony Brook Wins First #AEWSOC Title Since 2012, Draws Penn State for NCAAs". America East Conference. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  10. ^ "TOP OF THE LEAGUE! Stony Brook Wins Second America East Trophy in Three Years". Stony Brook Athletics. November 10, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  11. ^ "Stony Brook Outlasts Monmouth to Win 2024 CAA Women's Soccer Championship". Coastal Athletic Association. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  12. ^ "Stony Brook Outlasts Monmouth to Win 2024 CAA Women's Soccer Championship". Coastal Athletic Association. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  13. ^ "No. 9 Maryland Beats Stony Brook in NCAA Women's Soccer First Round". Maryland Terrapins Athletics. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  14. ^ "Seawolves Fall vs. Penn State in NCAA Tournament". Stony Brook Athletics. November 10, 2017. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  15. ^ "Gotesson's Goal Sparks Seawolves But They Fall to Penn State". Stony Brook Athletics. November 15, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  16. ^ Rubin, Adam (April 28, 2021). "Rachel Florenz Scores, but Buckeyes Oust Women's Soccer in NCAA Opener". Stony Brook Athletics. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  17. ^ "No. 22 Penn State Opens NCAA Tournament with Dominant 8–1 Result Over Stony Brook". Penn State Athletics. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  18. ^ "2025 Women's Soccer Roster". Stony Brook Athletics. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  19. ^ "Women's Soccer Coaching Staff". Stony Brook Athletics. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  20. ^ "LaValle Stadium". Stony Brook Athletics. Retrieved January 18, 2026.