TITLE IX SPOTLIGHT, Soccer

CSP celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX

9.27.22

By: Patrick Rydeen

ST. PAUL, Minn. – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, the Concordia-St. Paul athletic department will be spotlighting its nine female athletic programs throughout the 2022-23 school year. The first spotlight is the CSP soccer program.

The impact of Title IX on women's sports is significant. It has broken down barriers and provided a pathway that previously did not exist. Opening the door for more females to be involved in the game is a huge positive. For these changes, we should celebrate and highlight the success of Title IX.

CSP head coach Steve Bellis

The 2022 Concordia-St. Paul women's soccer team

PROGRAM QUICK FACTS

First Season as a Varsity Sport: 1995-96
First NSIC Win: 2-0 vs Minnesota Morris, Oct. 24, 1999
First DII-Era Winning Season: 2001, 10-9-1
First All-NSIC Selection: Lisa Harfield, First Team, 2000
First All-Region Selections: Hillary Johnson & Rachel Vitense, Second Team, 2006
Winningest Coach in Program History: Steve Bellis, 2011-pres.

Title IX has made it possible for programs like ours to succeed and grow. We’re given equal opportunity to compete at the highest level in the sport we love.

CSP junior defender Tori Miller

The 2019 NSIC Regular Season Champion Golden Bear women's soccer team celebrates clinching after a road win at MSU

Title IX has given me the opportunity to play at the highest levels of soccer my entire life. I am beyond grateful for the relationships and connections I have formed through competing alongside women who share the same passion.

CSP junior forward Katie Anderson

TEAM SPOTLIGHT

2019 Golden Bears

First NSIC Regular Season Championship (12-1-2, 38 pts in NSIC play)
First NCAA Central Region Tournament appearance
First NCAA Central Region Tournament win (shootout win over Northeastern State, Nov. 22)
First NSIC Tournament Championship appearance
Most wins in program history (17)
Defeated Minnesota State 1-0 on the final day of the regular season to win the conference regular season title

PROGRAM RECORD HOLDERS

Career Goals – 29 – Rachel Vitense (2003-06)
Career Assists – 25 – Rachel Vitense (2003-06)
Career Points Per Game – 1.65 – Amanda Olsen (2011-12)
Career Saves – 458 – Kara Gamboni (2002-05)
Career Shutouts – 17.4 – Jordyn Clark (2016-19)
Career Games Played – 85 – Kendra Benson (2006-09)

CSP HALL OF FAME

Lisa Harfield Borowitz, ‘03
Carrie Rindal, ‘93