CLEMSON, S.C. - Sophomore forward/defender Makenna Morris has been named one of 24 players to compete with the U-20 US Women's National Team In Chula Vista, California at the Elite Athlete Training Center for a year end camp from Dec. 7-14. Morris will add another U-20 experience under her belt after competing with the U-20 team last year along with gaining U15 and U17 experience. Morris was a steady presence yet again for the Tigers as she played in every match and started in 19 of them. I am really excited to be able to represent Clemson at National Team Camp and have the opportunity to learn from the best players and coaches at the U-20 level. I want to gain a lot of knowledge throughout this camp so that I am prepared and can come back an even better player in the 2022 season with my team. For complete coverage of the Clemson women’s soccer team, follow @ClemsonWSoccer on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
CARY, N.C. - The Clemson women’s soccer team battled hard for 90 minutes at WakeMed Park on Friday night in the ACC semifinal match, but Virginia’s goal early in the second half proved insurmountable. The Tigers (12-6-1) were shutout for just the second time this season, which has been their best from an offensive production standpoint since the turn of the millennium. The Tigers recorded three shots and one shot on goal in the first half compared to the Cavaliers’ two shots and one shot on goal. Clemson saw great success on the defensive end, holding the number one team in the nation to limited offensive opportunities. Just a couple minutes into the second frame, ACC Offensive Player of the Year Diana Ordoñez knocked home a cross to give the Cavaliers (16-1-2) the only goal of the match. Clemson’s dynamic offense fought for an equalizer for the remaining 40 minutes, but Virginia’s defense was content to keep numbers behind the ball and thwart the relentless Clemson attack
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Clemson women’s soccer team battled for a 3-2 win at the No. 4 seed No. 22 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-4-1, 7-3 ACC) on Sunday night at Alumni Stadium in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. The fifth-seeded Tigers capitalized on each of their two first-half shots on goal and held on to secure the victory. Clemson struck early when in the 12th minute Caroline Conti took a pass from Renee Lyles down the left wing and entered the box just a few yards from the goal line. Despite having almost no angle, she snuck the ball past the Fighting Irish keeper into the near side of the net. In the 25th minute, Renee Guion played a cross into Megan Bornkamp, who directed her volley downwards and into the left side of the net to double the Tigers lead. The assist marked Guion’s 13th of the season, tying an all-time Clemson record. Notre Dame did manage to score before halftime, sending the game into the second frame 2-1 Clemson. Makenna Morris opened the second