West Virginia State University to Add Women's Soccer

INSTITUTE, West Virginia -- Now that brand new soccer fields have been completed at the neighboring Shawnee Sports Complex the athletics landscape at West Virginia State University will also be changing soon.

WVSU Athletic Director Nate Burton has announced that the school will be adding women's soccer to its offering of NCAA Division II athletic programs.

"We are extremely excited to add women's soccer to WVSU's intercollegiate athletics program," Burton said. "The addition will enhance the opportunities for, and experiences of, female student-athletes at our institution."

The Yellow Jackets will begin play in fall of the 2019-20 school year as a club team and begin competing in the Mountain East Conference the following year.

The team will practice and play its matches at the Shawnee Sports Complex.

"With the strength of girl's soccer in this state and region it provides another opportunity for an excellent collegiate athletic experience at WVSU," Burton said.


A nationwide search for a coach will begin immediately.

WVSU won Mountain East championships in softball and women's tennis this past school year.

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