University of Minnesota Athletics
2025 Soccer Year in Review
>> The Golden Gophers finished with a 6-8-2 record and 2-6-3 mark in the Big Ten. The three league ties matched a program record.
>> In the first home meetings with new Big Ten foes USC and UCLA, Caroline Birdsell scored with less than seven minutes to play as Minnesota beat the Trojans, 2-1. Three days later, Sarah Martin made a career-high 12 saves in the Gophers' 0-0 tie against the No. 9 Bruins.
>> Martin was named B1G Goalkeeper of Week following her performance against USC and UCLA. She finished her sophomore season with two shutouts and a 1.55 goals-against-average.
>> Junior Paige Kalal led Minnesota in scoring with five goals, three assists for 13 points.
>> academics.
CSC Academic All-District
Kate Childers, Sarah Martin, Mariah Nguyen, Freya Jupp
Academic All-Big Ten
Alma Beaton, Caroline Birdsell, Kate Childers, Grace Estby, Grace Fogarty, Aaryn Gabriel, Taylor Heimerl, Paige Kalal, Katie Krohn, Sarah Martin, Davy Mokelke, Avery Petty, Madeline Raymond, Ashley Thurk
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
Sarah Martin
Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
Freya Jupp (9/2)
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
Kate Childers (9/2)
Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week
Sarah Martin (10/14)
Gallery: 2025 Gopher Soccer Season
