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We are the Northwestern Wildcats Women’s Soccer Team. We’re here to talk about the ’Cats as well as all things Northwestern and living our best Student-Athlete life.

  1. 2D AGO

    Emma Phillips Chases her Pro Soccer Dreams!

    Send a text You may know Emma Phillips - Northwestern legend, all-Big10 Defender, scorer of incredible set-piece goals and so much more.  Well, after graduating in December of 2025, she spent the past year starting to realize her dream of playing PRO SOCCER.  She spent the season playing at Grindavik in Iceland and then had a training stint with AFC Toronto in Canada's Northern Super League.   We caught up with Emma as she prepares for season 2. She will take you behind the curtain.  You'll hear about her pro soccer dreams, her experiences abroad, how Northwestern soccer prepared her and things she will do differently after her 1st-year experience. If you want to know what it's like to make it as a pro soccer player, then this episode if JUST FOR YOU! 1:00 - What her first year was like... 3:00 - Emma outlines her Pro Soccer dream  3:30 - The beauty (and wind) of ICELAND 6:00 - The 1st steps to becoming a pro 10:00 - The difference between college and pro soccer 11:30 - Finding her voice - What was challenging and how she will attack it 14:00 - How Northwestern prepared her 16:00 - Preparing for Canada 18:00 - RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS - Find out more about Emma 25:00 - Emma's guaranteed, fool-proof secret for a college player to make it in the pros Watch Emma's Legendary Bicycle Kick goal at Kansas State See Emma's Northwestern Profile Page SHOUTOUTS:  Kayla Sharples, Hannah Davison, Gwen Zimmerman, Annette Corbin and so much more! Instagram - @NUWSoccer Twitter - @NUWSoccer Web Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer

    27 min

  2. FEB 9

    Meet Christine: The New Coach in Town!

    Send a text Well, 2026 is here and the 'Cats have a new assistant coach.  Her name is Christine McBeath.  Christine was a stalwart defender for St. John's University in New York.  She comes to Northwestern after coaching stints at Stanford, Utah and George Mason.  We are so excited to have her join the program. Join Ava Goodin and Rich Manning for a first conversation with Coach Christine as we learn all about her and what she brings to the program. 1:00 - Her soccer origins 2:45 - 1st impressions of Northwestern 5:00 - Her coaching story 6:50 - How Christine describes herself 7:30 - Her most important thing about coaching 8:45 - Her coaching mentors 10:45 - Something she is still focused on in her coaching 11:45 - What coaching has taught her 13:45 - RAPID FIRE TIME - Coach Christine on the Hot Seat! 18:00 - Christine's sure-fire coaching advice for young players Click here for a tour of WALTER Athletics Center. Instagram - @NUWSoccer Twitter - @NUWSoccer Web Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer

    21 min

  3. FEB 2

    Captain Brooke Returns!

    Send us a text Senior Brooke Miller returns to Whiskers! Most of you know Brooke as a standout player AND the co-host of Whiskers. She just finished her senior season in November and what a season it was! Brooke was one of our 3 captains that led the 'Cats to a 6th-place finish in the BIG10 and the NCAA Tournament.  She was named 2nd team All-BIG10. The Journalism major in the world-famous Medill Journalism School  Northwestern is spending the current term as an intern at WBEZ Chicago radio station and getting ready to play professional soccer after graduation in June. Listen in for some great stuff: 2:25 When it hit Brooke that her career was ending and her proudest moments 5:00 What the small things were a secret to team success and the lessons from her college soccer career she takes with her 6:45 Her internship at WBEZ Chicago radio station 9:45 What Brooke's day-to-day looks like now 13:00 How being a college athlete helps her to be successful 16:00 Why professional soccer coaches and directors should recruit her for their team 18:00 Shoutouts to some great 'Cats 19:00 RAPID FIRE questions - including her new hobby and her support system at WBEZ 23:00 One LAST SHOUTOUT Click here for Brooke Miller profile page Click here for the WBEZChicago In The Loop Show with Sasha-Ann Simons Click here for the WBEZChicago Say More Show with Mary Dixon and Patrick Smith Instagram - @NUWSoccer Twitter - @NUWSoccer Web Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer

    24 min

  4. JAN 26

    Eileen knows Books and Ball!

    Send us a text Our 3rd season of Whiskers starts now! We are off to talk more about life at Northwestern University and with the 'Cats Women's Soccer team.  Co-hosts Ava Goodin and Rich Manning will take you behind the curtain for the inside scoop. Today we are talking with Eileen O'Rourke, the Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services.  Eileen is a former Division 1 athlete - she played rugby at Eastern Illinois University.  She specializes in helping our players register for classes, pick a major, get some tutoring...and sometimes motivates them to stay on top of things!   1:00 - Eileen's journey to becoming a D1 athlete 4:30 - How her experience as an athlete informs her advising 7:00 - The most fun parts of her job 9:00 - the WORST excuse she has ever heard 15:30 - What Eileen tells recruits about Northwestern 18:00 - Eileen's #1 tip to CRUSH college! As you listen, you will learn how Eileen uses her magic to help us keep our grades high and our eyes on the future.  Get to know Eileen and how we succeed a top institution like Northwestern! CLICK here for Eileen's Profile page at Northwestern Athletics WHISKERS theme song written by Gabriel Moynihan. Instagram - @NUWSoccer Twitter - @NUWSoccer Web Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer

    20 min

  5. 11/25/2025

    The Senior Trio is BACK...just in time for Thanksgiving

    Send us a text 'Cats fans - join Co-hosts Brooke Miller and Rich Manning as we re-live some of the high points and memorable moments from Northwestern's 2025 season.   Joining us are senior internationals Caterina Regazzoni (Switzerland) and Alisha Ware (England) - both good friends with Brooke too! We are going to talk about our just-concluded 2025 season, which included a 6th-place finish in the super-competitive BIG10 AND the 8th appearance in the NCAA Tournament.  Lots of pride and great stories from the season.  And good insight into what it is like to grow into a leadership position as a college athlete.   We also get into some Thanksgiving talk!  Favorite foods, desserts, memories.. And the lightning round! Alisha and Cate have been 2 of our BEST guests over the years. Click here to see the famous CARPOOL KARAOKE episode Click here to see our trip to World Market to get some of their favorites from 'back home' Instagram - @NUWSoccer Twitter - @NUWSoccer Web Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer

    24 min

  6. 10/25/2025

    Rowan and Reaghan are here! (Meet the New Coaches)

    Send a text Well, it's been a minute Whiskers family! We've been so busy with our fall season and the beginning of the school year.  We decided with the post-season and Halloween just around the corner, we just HAD to make some time to record.  And we've got a special treat.   Our two newest additions to the Northwestern Women's Soccer Staff are here to say hello!  Join your hosts Brooke Miller and Rich Manning as we introduce you to Assistant Coaches Rowan Lapi and Reaghan Duvall. Rowan Lapi is a former Northwestern captain who has returned to Evanston to coach this season.  Rowan is currently playing professional soccer in Sweden for KIF Orebro.  She is rehabilitating an injury she suffered this season and we are pumped to have her back to pass along her soccer wisdom to our 2025 'Cats.   Rowan shares some of her memories as a player here as well as her thoughts about starting her coaching career. Reaghan Duval came aboard this summer after serving as an assistant at Robert Morris University.  Reaghan was a star goal keeper at Campbell University during her playing days.   You will hear Reaghan talk about her goal keeping roots and her impressions of Northwestern and this year's team. Plus you will hear some fun stories and, of course, the LIGHTNING ROUND of questions. Click here for Rowan's Bio Click here for Reaghan's Bio The 'Cats are headed to the post-season too!  Click here for our schedule and BIG10 Tournament information. Instagram - @NUWSoccer Twitter - @NUWSoccer Web Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer

    25 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    Extra 'Cats!

    Send a text Well, the first month of the season has been a whirlwind! 2 exhibitions, 7 non-conference games, 7 road trips, lots of dorm moves, meals on the run...but 0 classes Whiskers is finally back to update you on the 2025 'Cats so far... Senior Brooke Miller and Assistant Coach Rich Manning welcome two of our Super Sophs - Ava Goodin and Mary Stroebel to get you caught up. We start by discussing the season so far...all the travel, forming a "new team", preparing for the start of classes next week and re-living some of the highs... Ava and Mary are two of our most interesting and two of our most active 'Cats.  They talk about participating in  activities outside of soccer and school.  What do they do?  What motivates them to invest time in other things?  How do they manage all of it? And, finally, a FAST and CONTENTIOUS Lightning Round will include heated answers about talking pets, kitchen appliances and Wonders of the World!  After you listen, make plans to see Brooke, Ava, Mary and the WHOLE team as we start BIG10 play.  Home matches are at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium and admission is FREE. September 25  vs. Ohio State September 28 vs. Penn State October 5 vs. Nebraska October 12 vs. Rutgers October 16 vs. Illinois October 26 vs. Wisconsin You can see the entire schedule - Click here for the schedule You can see all games on BIG10+ - Click here for information Go 'Cats Instagram - @NUWSoccer Twitter - @NUWSoccer Web Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer

    26 min

  8. 08/09/2025

    The 28%! - Meet 2 More of our New 'Cats!

    Send us a text Training Camp continues! As we reach our 2nd week of training, Brooke and Rich sit down with two more of our New 'Cats!  Keira Kemmerley is a midfielder from Berwin, PA and Penn Fusion Club. Selma Sol Sigurjonsdottir is a wingback from Hafnarfjordur, Iceland and FH, IH and Haukar Clubs. NOTE:  Gabby Anderson from San Diego could not make the recording session due to a treatment appointment...gotta stay healthy.  We will check in with Gabby nex time.  For now. tune in to hear why Keira has had trouble with mopeds and doesn't ask "stupid questions".  And you will find out why Selma is just so excited about everything at Northwestern and in the United States - EVEN CLASSES.  You will discover their favorite places to hang in Evanston, their favorite players and something they are secretly good at.  And Brooke will get The Kemmerley and The Sigurjonsdottir parents upset as she asks both of them why they are so happy to be away from home. This is a great way to check in on what the first few weeks of a college soccer summer is like.  The 'Cats open the 2025 Season on the road with a game at Loyola Chicago on August 14th at 7:00 PM CT.  Then we will travel to Illinois State for a Sunday game on August 17 at 12:00 PM CT.  Both games will be streamed on ESPN+. Instagram - @NUWSoccer Twitter - @NUWSoccer Web Site - NU Sports Women's Soccer

    20 min
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