Senior defender Kaylin Hoomaian fights for a ball in the air during the game against Youngstown State on Aug. 26 at the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.
The last time the Chippewas started 7-0, the Detroit Tigers were in the World Series for the first time since 1984, NCAA leading goal scorer Alexis Pelafas was in the fourth grade and head coach Peter McGahey was living in Colorado.
On Sept. 22, 2006, the Central Michigan women's soccer team lost its Mid-American Conference opener against Ohio, ending the Chippewas' seven-game winning streak to start the season — the best start in program history.