The NWSL Challenge Cup has just three games remaining in Utah, but Penn State alumnae are sprinkled all across the remaining teams’ rosters.
Prior to professional competition, players like Portland Thorns FC’s Raquel Rodriguez, Emily Ogle and Britt Eckerstrom helped guide the Nittany Lions to some of their most decorated seasons.
Over the program’s 26-season history, Penn State has won the Big Ten regular season title 19 times. With several noteworthy seasons to choose from, here are five of the best years in Penn State’s program history.
2000
In head coach Patrick Farmer’s last season leading the pride, Penn State made the Elite Eight for the second time in three years.