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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky midfielder Anna Young looks to pass the ball during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

No. 23 Kentucky women’s soccer edges Mizzou 1-0 in its final home game of the season

Jenna Lifshen, Reporter October 25, 2023

No. 23 Kentucky women's soccer (9-2-5) triumphed in their final home match of the season against the Missouri Tigers 1-0 on Sunday, Oct. 22.  The early goal scored in the sixth minute by Úlfa Úlfarsdóttir...

Kentucky players high-five their teammates before the Kentucky vs. Valparaiso womens soccer match on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky reached a 1-1 draw. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer kicks off new season with a new look

Cole Parke, Sports Editor August 30, 2023

Kentucky women’s soccer, famous every year for being the first varsity program to kick off its fall 2023 season at UK, is in an interesting position at the early stages of the new campaign. It was...

Kentucky Max Miller (3) looks at the referee during the Kentucky vs. FGCU mens soccer match on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky wins 3-0. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky men’s soccer opens 2023 campaign with a statement victory over FGCU

Luke Fetzer, Reporter August 27, 2023

Kentucky men’s soccer (1-0-0) defeated the Eagles of Florida Gulf Coast (0-1-0) 3-0 on Thursday night, opening the new season with a show of force.  The Cats entered the season having been ranked...

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Enzo Mauriz (8) makes a pass during the Kentucky vs. Seattle mens soccer match on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by David Falade | Staff

Kentucky earns first win in Sun Belt Conference; defeats Georgia State 5-1 in Atlanta

Ali Cetinok, Staff Writer September 25, 2022

No. 5 Kentucky mens soccer (6-0-2) earned its first ever Sun Belt Conference victory on Saturday, defeating Georgia State (6-1-1) 5-1 in Atlanta. Despite the Cats having only conceded six goals all...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Eythor Bjorgolfsson (9) chases the ball after a tackle during the Kentucky vs. Seattle mens soccer match on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky claims 1-0 win over Seattle thanks to Danny Evans goal

Luke Fetzer, Staff Writer August 30, 2022

Kentucky mens soccer (2-0) defeated Seattle (1-1) 1-0 courtesy of an early Danny Evans goal on Monday. The Wildcats looked comfortable against the Redhawks, despite the latter recently stunning No....

Kentucky huddles up before the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame mens soccer game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky falls 2-1 at Clemson, ending season in Sweet 16

Cole Parke November 29, 2021

No. 9 Kentucky men’s soccer fell short on the road against No. 8 Clemson, falling 2-1 and ending their season in the Sweet 16.The Wildcats were able to find the net late in the second half but allowed...

Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Marcel Meinzer (8) celebrates scoring a goal during the UK vs. Santa Clara men’s soccer game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 9 Kentucky power past Santa Clara 2-0; advance to NCAA Tournament Round of 16

Cole Parke November 22, 2021

No. 9 Kentucky men’s soccer powered past Santa Clara 2-0 at The Bell in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship. The win marks the 12th shutout of the season for Kentucky goalie Jan...

Kentucky mens soccer coach Johan Cedergren watches on during the Kentucky mens soccer match against Louisville at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Photo by Jonathan Krueger

Johan Cedergren confident in Kentucky ahead of NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke November 18, 2021

Kentucky men’s soccer prepares for their second round NCAA Tournament matchup this week after securing a first round bye as the No. 9 seed in the bracket. The Wildcats will face the winner of Santa Clara...

Kentucky celebrates forward Ben Damges (27) goal during the University of Kentucky vs. Duquesne mens soccer game on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wildcats win conference title; secure first round BYE in NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke November 18, 2021

Kentucky men’s soccer defeated Florida Atlantic 2-1 in overtime to win the team’s Conference USA championship on Sunday. The win earned the Wildcats an auto bid to the NCAA Tournament and contributed...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Marcel Meinzer (8) shoots the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida Atlantic men’s soccer match on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff

Wildcats best Coastal Carolina 3-1 in first round of C-USA Tournament

Cole Parke November 11, 2021

Kentucky men’s soccer defeated Coastal Carolina 3-1 in the first round of the Conference-USA tournament. The win also served as a revenge match for Kentucky, having reached a 0-0 draw with the Chanticleers...

Kentuckys Enzo Mauriz (17) pushes the ball upfield during the Kentucky vs. Wright State mens soccer game on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 5 Kentucky fall 2-1 to Charlotte for first loss of season

Cole Parke October 31, 2021

No. 5 Kentucky (10-1-4) suffered their first loss of the season, falling 2-1 on the road against Charlotte (9-5) in overtime. Kentucky was dominant in the first half of play, but a late goal by the 49ers...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Eythor Bjorgolfsson (9) hugs Kentucky Wildcats defender Oliver Juul (20) after the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame mens soccer game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky ranked fifth as NCAA Tournament nears

Cole Parke October 30, 2021

Kentucky men’s soccer found themselves ranked fifth in the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Committee’s latest top 16.UK checks in just behind Georgetown, Oregon State, Washington and Marshall. The...

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