WWU Give Day 2022

Viking Family,

Be sure to watch the video at the top of this page for a brief glimpse into the amazing 2021 season we had last fall!  The players, coaching staff, and athletic department worked extremely hard to represent WWU Women's Soccer, and as a program we are very proud of what we accomplished.

As we prepare and train for our upcoming season we invite you to invest in the WWU Women's Soccer program to help elevate the overall experience for our student-athletes both on and off the field. Our Goal this year is to raise $10,000.  

That $10,000 would go towards:

• GEAR: FOR BOTH TRAINING AND GAMES AS WELL AS APPAREL FOR BOTH TRAVEL AND HOME

Our goal is to make sure the players have the proper gear to be successful for any type of weather we might play in.  This includes providing them (to name a few) both short and long sleeved jerseys, short and long sleeved training tops, hoodie sweatshirts, zip-up hoodie sweatshirts, puffy coats, rain jackets, training shorts and pants. 

• TRAVEL: SUCH AS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE AGAINST THE TOP TEAMS IN THE COUNTRY, AS WELL AS LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF SCHOOL MISSED BY AFFORDING BETTER FLIGHT OPTIONS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FUN ACTIVITIES 

We aim to miss as little school as possible when travelling, and being able to change our flights in order to accommodate this is crucial to the success of our student-athletes.  We also like to be able to offer our players unique experiences on the road, and some of those activities cost money.  A few years ago, we were able to take our team to the Denver Zoo and the players loved it!

• TEAM MEALS: BOTH ON THE ROAD AND AT HOME DURING PRE-SEASON, CONFERENCE PLAY, AND THE POST SEASON IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SUCCESS ON THE FIELD

Being able to provide a meal for our players during the pre-season, or during the beginning of the post season is a great way to promote and foster team chemistry, as well as give our players a chance to spend time together off the field.  This group seems to really enjoy Chipotle.

• EQUIPMENT:  TO CONTINUE TO SUPPLEMENT AND UPDATE OUR TRAINING EQUIPMENT TO ADD TO SESSIONS, AS WELL ADD TO OUR LOCKER ROOM TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR PLAYERS

We are so lucky to have one of the most beautiful facilities in the country to train and play our games on.  With your help, we can continue to update our training equipment (training sticks, ladders, soccer balls, etc.) which will elevate our training sessions and help us get one step closer to our goals each day.  We also are so lucky to have a locker room at the field for our players to be able to utilize everyday.  We are always looking for new ways to make this space better for our players, and with your help we can create a space that they will be proud to call their own.

By donating to our program you will be enhancing either our team gear, travel, help sponsor a team meal, or help us purchase and maintain our training equipment. More importantly, your donation will be providing opportunities for growth with each of our student-athletes not only as soccer players, but as people.  Every gift helps! Each donation will go directly back to the student-athletes in one of the ways listed above. We truly appreciate your investment in these amazing young women. 

We also invite you to support the team by attending games, as well as by sharing our VikingFunder on your social media outlets.  The more our Viking Family can grow, the better!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING WWU WOMEN'S SOCCER

We would love for you to stay connected with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

To Meet our team and view our schedule please click here.

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"Obviously, WWU soccer is one of the most successful programs in the nation, but I believe that what makes it truly special is all of the people who work together, take care of each other, and pursue excellence.  We have been blessed with the support of many generous individuals, and this gives us the ability to compete for a national title year after year.  We are so grateful for your support and excited to continue to grow together.  Thank you, and GO VIKS!" -Claire Henninger, member of the Viking Family since 2018

"My experience at WWU so far has been enjoyable.  I have an amazing coaching staff that I can reach out to when I need advice in either my academics, life, or soccer.  I have also made life long friendships with my teammates that I cherish and look forward to seeing everyday on an off the field.  I have learned a lot of valuable life lessons as I become an independent adult.  Thank you, donors, for the generosity and making my experience attending Western Washington University a possibility!" Payton Neal, member of the Viking Family since 2019

"It has been such a great experience being a Viking.  My coaches and teammates are nothing but the best.  Thank you so much for donating to our team, we appreciate it so much!" Halle Noel, member of the Viking Family since 2021

"After transferring, I wasn't sure if I would find my love of soccer again, but being able to play at such an amazing program has been such a transformative experience.  Thank you for all the support!" Tera Ziemer, member of the Viking Family since 2021

"It is such an honor for me to (still) be part of this program.  For over 15 years now, WWU Soccer and all of the people involved with it have been an integral part of my life.  There are too many people to thank (YUUPPP, if you know, you know) and not enough words to truly express my gratitude, but THANK YOU.  Thank you for your unconditional support, it means the world!" 

- Coach Claire, member of the Viking Family since 2006

We love to hear from our Viking Family (friends, families and alums!) if you have a story you'd like to share with us, please send it to us! You can send it via email to claire.morgan@wwu.edu

Thank You for Your Generous Support of our 2022 Season and Go Vikings!