WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – University of Hartford women's soccer coach John Natale has announced the Hawks' 2017 spring schedule. The offseason scrimmage schedule, which consists of five dates, includes three home matches to be played on Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium.

 

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME
March 10	vs. AIC	West Hartford, Conn.	6:30 p.m.
April 2	at Southern Connecticut	New Haven, Conn.	7 p.m.
April 7	vs. Quinnipiac	West Hartford, Conn.	7 p.m.
April 13	vs. Central Connecticut	West Hartford, Conn.	7 p.m.
April 21	at Holy Cross	Worcester, Mass.	7 p.m.

The Hawks host AIC in their spring debut on Saturday, March 10, with kickoff slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. Hartford will also have a pair of home games against instate opponents Quinnipiac (April 7) and Central Connecticut (April 13), both of which are scheduled for 7 p.m. start times.

Following the spring season-opener, the Hawks head to Southern Connecticut on April 2, for a 7 p.m. tilt. Hartford will then stay home for back-to-back games before returning to the road for its spring finale on April 21 at Holy Cross (7 p.m.).
 
Under Natale's guidance, the Hawks have captured the America East Regular-Season title in each of the last three seasons. Finishing the 2016 season with a 13-5-1 overall record, Hartford loses xx seniors from that group, including four recipients of America East major awards, but return seven starters.
 
Among the top returners are five America East All-Conference honorees: Julia Carr (First Team), Kaila Lozada (All-Rookie Team), Hayley Nolan (Second Team), Madison Stabile (All-Rookie Team) and Sierra Stone (Rookie of the Year, Second Team, All-Rookie Team).