COLLEGE STATION, Texas -Â The Texas A&M Aggies wrap up their spring schedule Thursday as they host the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League in an 8 pm contest at Ellis Field.
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The contest will be free to spectators.
The Aggies have been impressive this spring, outscoring opponents 22-0. The run includes victories over Lone Star State foes Incarnate Word (6-0), Rice (3-0) and TCU (4-0), along with wins over Costa Rica's top two clubs, Saprissa (6-0) and Moravia (3-0).
Texas A&M returns 16 letterwinners from the 2016 campaign, including nine of 12 starters (started at least 50% of A&M's matches). The returnees account for 24 of the Aggies' 27 goals from last season and the Maroon and White add the potent Ally Watt who redshirted last season while playing for the United States U20 Women's National Team. Texas A&M welcomes back All-American Mikaela Harvey, along with fellow All-SEC performer Haley Pounds and former SEC All-Freshman honorees Emily Bates, Grace Piper and Watt.
Fans will get a nearly full preview of the 2017 squad as 25 of the 27 players who will be on the fall roster are in spring camp. The only players not in camp are incoming freshmen Jimena Lopez Fuentes and Rheagen Smith.
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The Dash are preparing for their 2017 slate which kicks off on April 15. Last season, Houston finished eighth in the NWSL standings with a 6-10-4 mark. The Dash are coached by Randy Waldrum, two-time NCAA Champion and former head coach at Tulsa, Baylor and Notre Dame.
The Aggies finished the 2016 season with a 12-8-2 record. The Maroon and White appeared in their 22nd consecutive NCAA Division I Championship and advanced to the Second Round for the 19th consecutive year.
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The contest will be free to spectators.
The Aggies have been impressive this spring, outscoring opponents 22-0. The run includes victories over Lone Star State foes Incarnate Word (6-0), Rice (3-0) and TCU (4-0), along with wins over Costa Rica's top two clubs, Saprissa (6-0) and Moravia (3-0).
Texas A&M returns 16 letterwinners from the 2016 campaign, including nine of 12 starters (started at least 50% of A&M's matches). The returnees account for 24 of the Aggies' 27 goals from last season and the Maroon and White add the potent Ally Watt who redshirted last season while playing for the United States U20 Women's National Team. Texas A&M welcomes back All-American Mikaela Harvey, along with fellow All-SEC performer Haley Pounds and former SEC All-Freshman honorees Emily Bates, Grace Piper and Watt.
Fans will get a nearly full preview of the 2017 squad as 25 of the 27 players who will be on the fall roster are in spring camp. The only players not in camp are incoming freshmen Jimena Lopez Fuentes and Rheagen Smith.
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The Dash are preparing for their 2017 slate which kicks off on April 15. Last season, Houston finished eighth in the NWSL standings with a 6-10-4 mark. The Dash are coached by Randy Waldrum, two-time NCAA Champion and former head coach at Tulsa, Baylor and Notre Dame.
The Aggies finished the 2016 season with a 12-8-2 record. The Maroon and White appeared in their 22nd consecutive NCAA Division I Championship and advanced to the Second Round for the 19th consecutive year.