The Northwestern Oklahoma State women’s soccer team has been ranked number seven in the GAC preseason poll.
The Rangers will be coached by first-year head coach Eric Solberg. The first home game for the Rangers will be on Mon, Sept. 9th. Kickoff is set to start at 6 p.m. The Rangers will be facing off against Texas A&M University-Commerce.
The first conference home game will be played on Thurs, Oct. 10th. The game will begin at 4 p.m., and the Rangers will face off against Ouachita Baptist. I sat down and interviewed head coach Eric Solberg, and asked him about his expectations, and goals for this upcoming season.
Solberg said that the girls came in fit, and that he feels confident about preseason training. His motto has been to trust the process. He said the goal is to make the conference tournament and contend for a championship.
Solberg and his team are ready to get the ball rolling Sept. 5th with the first official game at Oklahoma Christian.
“One thing I talk about is being uncommon together. We have to be uncommon to the history of the program, and to other teams.,” Solberg said. “We have to go above and beyond. Playing together for one another. Staying together and staying united even when we face adversity.”
Solberg also mentioned that the players have to trust their teammates and coaches. He said staying together is key.
The transition into his first year has not hindered Solberg’s spirit. He said the transition went smooth. “Fortunately I took over a similar situation with my first head coaching job at East Texas Baptist University before I came here,” Solberg said.
He said there is a core group of returning players that are good and talented players. He was able to bring in a couple of players that can help drive our program forward and contribute in a positive way.
Solberg said 13 states plus Canada are represented on the team, and mentioned that he really wants to take the program forward.