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When you walk past Valley Fields during any of the four practices that Marquette women’s soccer holds during a given week, you’ll see goalkeeping coach Jennifer Wandt in net blocking shots. And it’s not easy getting one past her. Traditionally, time in net during practice is for student goalkeepers. No one has told Wandt that. Center stage in the cage is her home. And that spot … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer goalie coach Jennifer Wandt is still finding ways to play

Soccer has taken Mateo Stoka all around the country. Now, it’s brought him home to Milwaukee. His father began a similar journey to Valley Fields first: almost 30 years prior. Immigrating to the United States at 6 years old, Maximiliano Stoka didn’t kick a soccer ball until he was close to 10. When he did, it was clear he was always meant to. “It was my parents, me, my brother … [Read more...] about From Max to his son Mateo, Marquette men’s soccer runs in Stoka blood

It was at the 134th Open at St. Andrews that former Marquette golfer Oliver (OJ) Farrell watched Tiger Woods complete his second career grand slam and win his 10th Major title. He realized then, in 2005 at nine years old, that, like Tiger, he could see himself playing golf’s biggest test on the biggest stage. Nearly 20 years later, on July 1, at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club … [Read more...] about Former Marquette golfer Oliver Farrell competed in his ‘Masters’ this July at the 153rd Open