Chasing the Northern Lights – Sept. 10

Introducing you to our weekly series where fans can get updates on their favorite Aurora players, playing collegiately across the U.S. and those who have completed their pathway to the pros. Each week we will highlight standout performances and give you a rundown of upcoming games and how to watch your favorite Aurora players when they aren’t here in our own backyard.

Wimes and No. 22 Kansas remain unbeaten, Aurora forward tallies first goal of 2025
Aurora forward Saige Wimes helped No. 22 Kansas extend their unbeaten run to seven games with a big 4-0 win over Yale. Wimes earned her seventh consecutive start of the season, tallying the fourth and final goal – her first of the campaign and ninth of her career on Sept. 7.

Up Next: Wimes and Kansas head to Lynchburg, Va. for a road match against Liberty on Sunday, Sept. 14; kickoff is at 11 a.m. (CT). Fans can follow along via live stats or with an ESPN+ subscription watch the match live here.

Kane’s stellar start continues as 11^th-ranked Hawkeyes get to set to open Big 10 slate
Aurora goalkeeper Taylor Kane continued her excellent start with another win and another shutout in goal for the Iowa Hawkeyes. The graduate student has three shutouts in four starts this season, including most recently in a 5-0 win over Missouri State on Sept. 7.

She was recently named Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week on Sept. 2 becoming only the third Hawkeye in program history to win Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Week.

Up Next: Iowa plays host to Northwestern to open Big Ten play on Friday, Sept. 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. (CT). Fans can follow along with live stats or those with a subscription can view the match on live on B1G+.

Westlund in form for Cal Baptist as Aurora forward leads Lancers to win over Nevada
Aurora forward Ava Westlund helped Cal Baptist remain unbeaten at home this season with a 2-0 win over Nevada on Sept. 7. Westlund earned a penalty kick and stepped to the spot for her second goal of the season. She currently leads the team with two goals and two assists.

Up Next: CBU takes on UC Riverside in the Crosstown Showdown on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. (CT).  LIVE STATS | WATCH (with subscription)

Williams making her mark with Brooklyn FC in Gainbridge Super League
One of two Aurora players to make the move to the Super League in 2025, defender Annie Williams has settled in nicely with Brooklyn. The Minnesota native announced herself less than 30 seconds after entering the match in her Super League and Brooklyn debut, scoring what proved to be the game-winner, in the 72^nd minute on Aug. 23 against the Tampa Bay Sun.

Williams has played in three of the club’s four matches this season, starting each of the last two matches.

Up Next: Brooklyn FC will be back in action next on Thursday, Sept. 18, when they pay a visit to take on the D.C. Power at Audi Field; kickoff is set for 5 p.m. (CT). All Gainbridge Super League matches are streamed on Peacock. WATCH (with subscription)

Notable Nuggets
Angela Gutierrez (Drake) is off to a solid start with the Bulldogs with three assists and a goal in her first seven matches. Her three assists lead Drake so far this season.

Cat Rapp (Kentucky) has been at the center of Kentucky’s offense with five goals and four assists already this season, which ranks her in the top ten in the SEC in points and goals.

Matches this Week – Sept. 11-14
Reigning USL W League Defender of the Year Charley Boone (Spokane Zephyr FC) is in search of her first professional minutes in the Gainbridge Super League as Spokane plays host to the Tampa Bay Sun on Saturday at 8 p.m. (Central). All Gainbridge Super League matches are streamed on Peacock. WATCH (with subscription)

Katie Duong (DC Power) and her Super League side play their third match of the campaign, playing host to Lexington SC on Friday at 6 p.m. (CT). All Gainbridge Super League matches are streamed on Peacock. WATCH (with subscription)

Coastal Carolina (Rami Rapp, Stella Lawson) visit James Madison on Saturday at 6 p.m. (CT).  LIVE STATS | WATCH (with subscription)

Portland (Eli Rapp) battles Portland State on Saturday at 8 p.m. (CT). LIVE STATS | WATCH (with subscription)

Utah State (Kunie Hirai, Austin Miller, Summer Diamond) plays pair of non-conference games, starting with Weber State at 8 p.m. (CT) tomorrow [WATCH | LIVE STATS] and a visit to take on Texas Tech at 1 p.m. (CT) on Sunday. [WATCH (with subscription) | LIVE STATS]

#24 Georgia (Assa Kante) opens SEC play on the road at Texas A&M on Friday at 7:30 p.m. (CT).  LIVE STATS | WATCH (with subscription)

#25 Colorado State (Kacie Laurie) square off against in-state foe Denver on Sunday at 1 p.m. (CT).  LIVE STATS

Minnesota (Mariah Nguyen) visits Nebraska to open conference play tomorrow at 7 p.m. (CT). Fans can watch the match live on the Big Ten Network. LIVE STATS

Kentucky (Cat Rapp) battle #20 Oklahoma on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. (CT) to open SEC conference play. LIVE STATS | WATCH (with subscription)

Drake (Angela Gutierrez) play host to South Dakota State at 6 p.m. (CT) tonight [LIVE STATS | WATCH (with subscription)] before a visit to Butler on Sunday at 12 p.m. (CT) [LIVE STATS | WATCH (with subscription)]

Montana (Bayliss Flynn) travel for a road match against UC Davis on Sunday at 2 p.m. (CT). LIVE STATS | WATCH (with subscription)