1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 Women’s Soccer Teams

1996 Women’s Soccer Team
1996 Women’s Soccer Team
1997 Women’s Soccer Team
1997 Women’s Soccer Team
1998 Women’s Soccer Team
1998 Women’s Soccer Team
1999 Women’s Soccer Team
1999 Women’s Soccer Team

“Four-equals-66” is a lesson in chemistry, an equation for extraordinary team chemistry. 

These Hall of Fame soccer teams across four seasons posted 66 wins (against a mere nine losses). They won two conference championships and three in-season invitational tournaments. They made three consecutive appearances in Division III NCAA Regional Tournament. The 1999 squad is the last women’s soccer team to have appeared in that tournament. 

These are teams that built incredible runs, including not one but two 16-game unbeaten streaks; 22 consecutive road wins; 10 consecutive shutouts; and 29 consecutive conference wins. 

Who were these Hornets?! The young women who composed this dynasty include 13 four-year letter winners, 24 all-conference honorees, two MIAA most valuable players, 13 NCAA regional all-stars and two All Americans. 

The teams were coached by Mike Haines (1996 and 1997) and Phil Nielsen (1998 and 1999). 

Congratulations to all members of these Hall of Fame teams! 

The Teams’ Athletic Achievements at Kalamazoo College

1996 Team Highlights

  • 14-1-2 overall (9-1-2 MIAA – 2nd) 
  • Started 16-game unbeaten streak (9/20/96 – 9/13/97) 
  • Started 22-game road winning streak (8/31/96 – 11/5/97) 
  • All-Region: Erin Killian 
  • All-MIAA: Erin Killian, Sandi Poniatowski, Meghan Smith, Megan Faurot, Amy Wheeler 
  • Coached by Mike Haines  

1997 Team Highlights

  • 18-2-1 overall (10-1-1 MIAA – 2nd) 
  • One of three NCAA III Tournament victories in program history, beating Wilmington (Ohio) 5-1 in opening round 
  • 10 consecutive shutouts (10/4 – 11/2) 
  • 16-game unbeaten streak (9/18 – 11/5) 
  • Started 29-game MIAA unbeaten streak (9/18/97 – 9/20/00) 
  • Started 23-game MIAA winning streak (10/15/97 – 9/20/00) 
  • Tied for most wins in program history 
  • All-American: Amy Burgardt 
  • All-Region: Amy Burgardt, Erin Killian, Sandi Poniatowski 
  • All-MIAA: Amy Burgardt, Erin Killian, Sandi Poniatowski, Amy Wheeler, Meghan Smith 
  • Coached by Mike Haines  

1998 Team Highlights

  • 18-3 overall (8-0 MIAA – 1st) 
  • Continued 23-game MIAA winning streak (10/15/97 – 9/20/00) 
  • Tied for most wins in program history 
  • Reached NCAA III Tournament for second straight season 
  • All-American: Erin Killian 
  • MIAA MVP: Erin Killian 
  • All-Region: Susie Anderson, Stacey Nastase, Sandi Poniatowski 
  • All-MIAA: Susie Anderson, Megan Faurot, Erin Killian, Stacey Nastase, Sandi Poniatowski, Meghan Smith 
  • Coached by Phil Neilsen

1999 Team Highlights

  • 16-3 overall (8-0 MIAA – 1st) 
  • Continued 23-game MIAA winning streak (10/15/97 – 9/20/00) 
  • Reached NCAA III Tournament for third straight season, only time in program history to reach three consecutive tournaments 
  • MIAA MVP: Sandi Poniatowski 
  • All-Region: Amy Burgardt, Sandi Poniatowski, Megan Faurot, Stacey Nastase, Heather Pedersen 
  • All-MIAA: Amy Burgardt, Megan Faurot, Stacey Nastase, Sandi Poniatowski, Lydia Raburn, Heather Pedersen, Kristen Kobayashi, Laurie Tack, Kim Hartman, Heather White, Jessica Mueller 
  • Coached by Phil Neilsen
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