{"id":39725,"date":"2026-10-21T16:56:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T20:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/alumni\/awards-nominations\/athletic-hall-of-fame\/1996-1997-1998-and-1999-womens-soccer-teams-2026-hof\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T14:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T18:47:49","slug":"1996-1997-1998-and-1999-womens-soccer-teams-2026-hof","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/alumni\/awards-nominations\/athletic-hall-of-fame\/1996-1997-1998-and-1999-womens-soccer-teams-2026-hof\/","title":{"rendered":"1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 Women\u2019s Soccer Teams \u2014 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 Women\u2019s Soccer Teams<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\"1996
1996 Women\u2019s Soccer Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"1997
1997 Women\u2019s Soccer Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"1998
1998 Women\u2019s Soccer Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"1999
1999 Women\u2019s Soccer Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFour-equals-66\u201d is a lesson in chemistry, an equation for extraordinary team chemistry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s soccer team to have appeared in that tournament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The teams were coached by Mike Haines (1996 and 1997) and Phil Nielsen (1998 and 1999). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to all members of these Hall of Fame teams! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Teams’ Athletic Achievements at Kalamazoo College<\/strong><\/summary>
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1996 Team Highlights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n