With over 4 billion fans soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Woodlawn fielded it’s first varsity team in 2014 and now competes in the NCISAA 1A division. The Boys team plays in the Fall and the Girls in the Spring. Our teams practice and host home games on the NCAA regulation sized natural turf Alumni Field. Soccer is an excellent sport for youth of all ages as it builds athletic strength, coordination and fosters teamwork. In addition to playing on the varsity team, many of our scholar athletes participate in club leagues and go on to play in the NCAA.
The varsity boys team and the co-ed middle school team play in the fall and girls varsity team plays in the spring.
Fall SEASON
Boys Varsity
SPRING Season
Girls Varsity
Soccer
MEET OUR CoachES
In addition to leading the Soccer team, Coach Edsall teaches Upper School Social Studies and Humanities.
Varsity & Middle School
Cameron Edsall
- What experience do you have playing soccer? – I have played since I was 4 years old. I was a Goalkeeper and played throughout college. In college I practiced with Campbell University’s club team and in high school I was a goalkeeper. In my senior year of high school, we were state finalists and were the first team in our high school’s history to make the state championship in almost 20 years. I also oversaw soccer officiating when I was an intramural sports supervisor at Campbell University.
- What experience do you have coaching soccer? – In officiating, I am a US Soccer Certified Official. With regards to coaching, I am US Soccer Grassroots Certified for Coaching. I have assisted coaching goalkeepers off and on for a few years but this is my first time as a head coach.
- What makes soccer special to you? – This was the sport I was raised in. My dad played soccer and my brothers played soccer and it was a connection for me and my family. My dad was my coach for most of my life so whenever I step out onto the pitch I think of him and remember him. I remember how much the sport meant to him when he played and coached and so it brings up a lot of memories and means a lot to me.
- What would you tell a student to get them interested in soccer? – That you don’t have to have experience with the sport in order to play. We have players of different ages and years of experience on our team but our focus is on growth, camaraderie, and skill development. We want to build a culture at Woodlawn where players can become brothers and become one family. I often show my players a lot of clips from Ted Lasso, which is one of my favorite shows. It may seem silly because it’s a fictional character but a lot of what Ted does and imparts on AFC Richmond, has lessons we can use in real life. I try to tell my players above all else that we are a family first and that that only can happen if we build a good, tight-knit culture.
Team & INdividual
Awards
Boys
2019 SPAA Champions
2019 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drake Bowen
2019 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen (MVP), RJ Klein, Tanner Atkins
2018 NCISAA 1A State Tournament: tied for 5th place
2018 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drake Bowen
2018 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen, Nick Trovato, Wesley Neal
2017 SPAA All-Conference: Drake Bowen, Nick Trovato, Wesley Neal
2016 SPAA All-Conference: Jake Johnson, Wesley Neal
2015 NCISAA 1A All-State: Drew Hedrick
2015 SPAA All-Conference: Drew Hedrick, Wesley Neal
2014 SPAA All-Conference: Drew Hedrick
girls
2019 Tied for 5th in NCISAA 1A tournament
2019 NCISAA All-State: Alsu Johnson
2019 SPAA All-Conference: Alsu Johnson, Morgan Klein
2018 SPAA All-Conference: Alsu Johnson, Kate Fleming
2017 Seeded #15 in NCISAA 1A Tournament
2017 SPAA All-Conference: Lanie Johnson, Brina Tasker
2016 SPAA All-Conference: Lexi Navarro, Taylor Scott
2015 NCISAA 1A State Champions; SPAA Champions
2015 NCISAA All-State: Clare Robinson, Rachel Coutinho, Rebecca Coutinho
2015 SPAA All-Conference: Clare Robinson (MVP), Rachel Coutinho, Rebecca Coutinho, Lexi Navarro, Carly Bromstead
PAST RESULTS
Boys varsity Soccer
Co-ed Middle School Soccer
2018 Season Recap
The growth of the Woodlawn boys varsity soccer program has been on a steady trajectory since 2014 when we entered the NCISAA 1A conference. This year our performance culminated with a record of 11-7 and an appearance in the second round of the state tournament Three members earned all-conference honors; Wesley Neal '19, Nick Trovato '19, and Drake Bowen '21.
September 27: Woodlawn vs. Statesville Christian
Today the 'Blazers started off a three-game week away against the Statesville Christian Lions. The game remained close after the first half due to strong and aggressive play from our defense and keeper Nick Trovato '19. In the second half, the 'Blazers were able to work shots on goal from Wesley Neal '19 and Jesse Jacobson '20. Concerted effort and team play brought the 'Blazers within one or two passes from great scoring opportunities. In the end, the Lions won 5-0. Trovato '19 finished the game with 14 saves and 3 caught crosses.
September 22: Woodlawn vs. Hickory Christian
Yesterday the 'Blazers traveled to Hickory, NC to face off against conference opponent Hickory Christian. After a tough game earlier this week, the 'Blazers had an uphill battle against the Knights. Several strong passes and movement off the ball allowed the 'Blazers to maintain possession early in the game, but in the end they were outmatched by the Knights. Nick Trovato '19 played a great game in goal, catching five crosses out of the air and recording twenty three saves. The final score was 9-0 in favor of the Knights.
