Kennesaw State Soccer: A Foundation Built on Success

November 16, 2002 - Wasting No Time

Head coach Rob King hit the ground running when the program began in 2002. They ended the ‘02 season with an undefeated regular season record with a 18-0-1 tally in the program’s first year. They ended with a perfect 7-0 Peach Belt Conference record at the DII level. The biggest victory of the year came versus Spelman, when they racked up a 23-0 win, the largest margin of victory in program history. The Black and Gold collected the program's first trophy with a 1-0 win over Clayton State in the PBC Final.

2003 NCAA D2 women's soccer national championships

The Owls collect their first ever NCAA DII conference trophy.

December 6, 2003 - Two Years, One Ring

The 2003 women's soccer team cemented its legacy as one of the most memorable teams in Kennesaw State history. Following a electric start in year one, year two was even better as they captured the Division II National Championship. KSU not only became the first-ever program to win a national championship in its first two years of existence, they also were the first team to not allow a single goal in the NCAA Division II Tournament. The overall record after two years stood at 43-1-1.

NCAA D2 women's soccer national champions

The Owls capture the 2003 NCAA Division II National Championship

August 28, 2005 - The Rest is History

The Owls began their trek into Division I on the road versus Clemson. It marked not only the program's first DI match but also the university's first DI contest. The Owls entered the Clemson road match with 38 wins over the previous three years. The first win for Kennesaw as a DI program came in the following game versus UAB (Sept. 2) with a 2-0 victory in Birmingham, Ala.

September 23, 2005 - The Sun Rises

The Owls began their journey in DI in the Atlantic Sun Conference with the first contest against North Florida. It was a dominant ASUN opener for the Owls as they secured a 4-0 win, tied for the largest margin of victory among ASUN foes that season. They would finish with an 8-2 ASUN record for a second-place ASUN finish with a 13-4-1 overall tally. It showcased as the fourth-straight 12-plus win season and the first in Division I.

October 27, 2006 - Outta Nowhere

It didn't take long for the Owls to acclimate to D1 play as they claimed their first ASUN regular season title in the 2006 season. The soccer squad ended with an undefeated regular season at 8-0-1 in just their second season in the league.

Women's soccer head coach Rob King continues the Owls' success in Division I.

September 7, 2007 - Tide, Rolled

Among the monumental steps the program took in the last few years, KSU added another feather in its cap with the first Power-Five win. They took down Alabama 3-2 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. in the Crimson Tide's home opener. They did so shorthandedly, as a KSU midfielder received a red card in the 37th minute, leaving the Owls with just 10 players the remainder of the match. Kennesaw State's Caitlin Dingle (pictured) scored two goals, with one scoring from 30 yards out of the box. The win was not only the first Power Five win in KSU history, but stands alone as the only win over Alabama for the women's soccer team. Recap

November 10, 2007 - Remember the Name

Along with the major upset over Alabama, Kennesaw State's ASUN success was unprecedented, as KSU collected its first ASUN postseason championship. The Owls took down in-state rival and then-ASUN opponent, Mercer, with a 2-1 final. The impressive records stacked up quickly with an 10-1 conference tally and an undefeated home record for a 17-4 overall record. It showcased as the first Division I postseason title in Kennesaw State Athletics history. Click Here

November 16, 2007 - Ticket to the Big Dance

Following the ASUN Championship win, women's soccer represented Kennesaw State in the NCAA Division I Championship for the first time. They took on perennial powerhouse Florida State in round one.

August 14, 2010 - Our New Home

Much like setting new athletics records through their history, women's soccer competed in the first match at Fifth Third Stadium when they took on Jacksonville State in an exhibition. Their record at Fifth Third Stadium is 60-43-38.

Arial shot of Fifth Third Stadium

September 1, 2013 - Facing the Top Dogs

Head coach Rob King was relentless when it came to out of conference scheduling and that was made clear in 2013. In the first five games, four opponents were Power Five members beginning with Alabama to open the season. After a match with Tennessee Tech, the Owls faced Oklahoma in Knoxville, Tenn. The final run proved to be the most rugged as they took on #12 Duke and #1 North Carolina in the Carolina Nike Classic. It's the lone time in program history that the Owls have played the No. 1 team in the country. It was also the first time the Owls faced back-to-back ranked opponents.

Owls take on No. 1 North Carolina

December 18, 2015 - The Benji Walton Era

After more than 13 years of coaching experience, Benji Walton was hired as the second head coach in women's soccer history. Walton came to KSU after three seasons at Indiana and 10 years of head coaching experience at Birmingham-Southern College and Limestone College. Click Here

Walton looks on in his first season.

2019-2021 - The Run

For three straight seasons, the Owls appeared in the ASUN Championship final match. In 2019, the Owls battled the Lipscomb Bisons and took them to penalty kicks to decide the ASUN Champion. In the spring 2021 season, KSU faced the Liberty Flames in a game that was decided on a penalty kick as well. In 2022, KSU again played Lipscomb in a narrow 1-0 setback. The Owls appeared in three-straight ASUN Championship Finals for the first time in program history.

Walton coaching up his third straight ASUN title contender.

August 10, 2022 - A No-Doubter

Rob King became the second women's soccer member to make his way into the Kennesaw State Hall of Fame. His record stands alone atop of the Owl record books with a 168-80-21 in his 14 years. He led KSU to its first women's soccer season, a national championship and several conference titles. He also brought the 2011 NCAA Division I Women's College Cup to Fifth Third Stadium while he served as Assistant Athletic Director. Hall of Fame Page

Rob King inducted into Kennesaw State Hall of Fame.

August 28, 2023 - Forever Remembered

Just one year after King's induction, the 2003 team reserved their spot in Kennesaw State immortality. The squad ended the season with the program's first Division II National Championship, finishing the season with a 25-1-0 season. The Owls never lost a conference game in Division II and recorded a .962 winning percentage in 2003, the second highest in program history. KSU not only became the first-ever program to win a national championship in its first two years of existence, they also were the first team to not allow a single goal in the NCAA Division II tournament. Click Here

KSU's 2003 National Championship team earns their place in the Hall of Fame.

February 28, 2024 -A Familiar Face

In February of this year, former associate head coach Chris Cahill was named Kennesaw State's third head coach in the program's 16-year history. Cahill accrued 14 years of coach experience with his final stop being at Middle Tennessee State where he spent nearly a decade as an associate head coach. He is familiar with KSU as he served as an Assistant to the Director of Student-Athlete Services in 2008. The Cahill era will begin this upcoming fall. Click Here

Cahill becomes Kennesaw State's third head coach in program history.

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