<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.bethel.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Bethel University Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/rss.aspx?path=wsoc</link><description>Latest news items for Bethel University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.bethel.edu/rss?path=wsoc" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Bethel Lands 79 on 2025-26 MIAC Fall Academic All-Conference Team</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/1/28/general-bethel-lands-79-on-2025-26-miac-fall-academic-all-conference-team.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/1/28/general-bethel-lands-79-on-2025-26-miac-fall-academic-all-conference-team.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country, Football, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Academic All-MIAC" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2023/6/28/MIAC-ALL-ACADEMIC-TEAM.jpg" /><br /><br />The Bethel University Royals landed 79 student-athletes of the 2025-26 MIAC Fall Academic All-Conference Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2023/6/28/MIAC-ALL-ACADEMIC-TEAM.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/6/28/MIAC-ALL-ACADEMIC-TEAM.jpg"><media:title>Academic All-MIAC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2023/6/28/MIAC-ALL-ACADEMIC-TEAM.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:19:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>19</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15933</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Land 24 Fall Student-Athletes on 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District Team</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/1/6/volleyball-royals-land-24-fall-student-athletes-on-2025-26-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2026/1/6/volleyball-royals-land-24-fall-student-athletes-on-2025-26-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspx</guid><category>Football, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Volleyball</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="CSC" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/1/6/CSC_Academic_All_District_-_Fall__1_.jpg" /><br /><br />The Bethel University Royals landed 24 fall student-athletes on the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/6/CSC_Academic_All_District_-_Fall__1_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/6/CSC_Academic_All_District_-_Fall__1_.jpg"><media:title>CSC</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/6/CSC_Academic_All_District_-_Fall__1_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 6 Jan 2026 14:48:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>18</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15898</s:story_id></item><item><title>Sheila McGill Named Head Women's Soccer Coach</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/11/26/sheila-mcgill-named-head-womens-soccer-coach.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/11/26/sheila-mcgill-named-head-womens-soccer-coach.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Sheila McGill" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/26/Sheila_McGill_Story.jpg" /><br /><br />Bethel University has named Sheila McGill its next head women's soccer coach. She will officially begin her duties at BU on January 5.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/26/Sheila_McGill_Story.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/26/Sheila_McGill_Story.jpg"><media:title>Sheila McGill</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/26/Sheila_McGill_Story.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:57:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15856</s:story_id></item><item><title>Malia Beilby Named to 2025 MIAC Women's Soccer All-Conference Team</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/11/11/malia-beilby-named-to-2025-miac-womens-soccer-all-conference-team.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/11/11/malia-beilby-named-to-2025-miac-womens-soccer-all-conference-team.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Malia Beilby" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/11/Artboard_2.jpg" /><br /><br />Senior forward/midfield Malia Beilby represented Bethel University on the 2025 MIAC Women's Soccer All-Conference Team. This is Beilby's first career trip to the MIAC All-Conference Team after being named Honorable Mention in 2022, 2023, and 2024.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/11/Artboard_2.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/11/Artboard_2.jpg"><media:title>Malia Beilby</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/11/Artboard_2.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15822</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Close Season at Macalester, Conclude Coach Linder Era</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/11/1/royals-close-season-at-macalester-conclude-coach-linder-era.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/11/1/royals-close-season-at-macalester-conclude-coach-linder-era.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wsoc" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/11/1/wsoc.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Bethel University women's soccer team closed out its 2025 campaign on Saturday afternoon with a 4–0 loss on the road to Macalester College. While the result didn't go the Royals' way, the day carried deeper meaning as it marked the final match under Head Coach Ben Linder, who has led the program with dedication, integrity, and care throughout his time in Arden Hills.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/wsoc.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/wsoc.jpg"><media:title>wsoc</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/1/wsoc.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 1 Nov 2025 20:49:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15804</s:story_id></item><item><title>Head Women's Soccer Coach Ben Linder Resigns</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/28/head-womens-soccer-coach-ben-linder-resigns.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/28/head-womens-soccer-coach-ben-linder-resigns.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Ben Linder" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/28/Ben_Linder9889.jpg" /><br /><br />Bethel University has announced the resignation of head women's soccer coach Ben Linder.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/28/Ben_Linder9889.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/28/Ben_Linder9889.jpg"><media:title>Ben Linder</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/28/Ben_Linder9889.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:08:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15795</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Earn Signature Win Over Carleton in Home Finale</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/25/womens-soccer-royals-earn-signature-win-over-carleton-in-home-finale.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/25/womens-soccer-royals-earn-signature-win-over-carleton-in-home-finale.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wsocc final home game 2025" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/25/Hamline__10-18-2025__8_of_19_.jpg" /><br /><br />ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — The Bethel University women's soccer team closed out its home schedule in thrilling fashion on Saturday afternoon, earning a 2–1 victory over Carleton College at Ona Orth Athletic Complex. The win marks one of the Royals' strongest performances of the season, improving their record to 3–12-2 overall and 3–6-1 in MIAC play.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/Hamline__10-18-2025__8_of_19_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/Hamline__10-18-2025__8_of_19_.jpg"><media:title>wsocc final home game 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/25/Hamline__10-18-2025__8_of_19_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:43:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15790</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Fall on the Road to No. 23 St. Catherine</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/22/womens-soccer-royals-fall-on-the-road-to-no-23-st-catherine.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/22/womens-soccer-royals-fall-on-the-road-to-no-23-st-catherine.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wsocc" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/22/St__Olaf__10-11-2025__3_of_28_.jpg" /><br /><br />ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Bethel University women's soccer team put together a determined effort on Wednesday afternoon but came up short in a 3–0 loss at St. Catherine.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/St__Olaf__10-11-2025__3_of_28_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/St__Olaf__10-11-2025__3_of_28_.jpg"><media:title>wsocc</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/22/St__Olaf__10-11-2025__3_of_28_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:40:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15781</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Battle to Draw On Senior Day</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/18/womens-soccer-royals-battle-to-draw-on-senior-day.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/18/womens-soccer-royals-battle-to-draw-on-senior-day.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="senior day 2025" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/18/Hamline__10-18-2025__1_of_19_.jpg" /><br /><br />The Bethel University women's soccer team capped off Senior Day with a strong defensive performance, playing to a 0–0 draw against Hamline University Saturday afternoon at Ona Orth Athletic Complex.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/Hamline__10-18-2025__1_of_19_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/Hamline__10-18-2025__1_of_19_.jpg"><media:title>senior day 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/18/Hamline__10-18-2025__1_of_19_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 22:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15776</s:story_id></item><item><title>Royals Earn Statement Win on the Road at Augsburg</title><link>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/15/womens-soccer-royals-earn-statement-win-on-the-road-at-augsburg.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.bethel.edu/news/2025/10/15/womens-soccer-royals-earn-statement-win-on-the-road-at-augsburg.aspx</guid><category>Women's Soccer</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="wsocc vs. augsburg" src="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2025/10/15/St__Scholastica__10-1-2025__13_of_17_.jpg" /><br /><br />Minneapolis, Minn. — October 14, 2025 — The Bethel University women's soccer team delivered one of their best performances of the season Tuesday night, earning a 3–1 road victory over Augsburg University at Edor Nelson Field. The win improves the Royals to 2–11–1 overall (2–5–0 MIAC), while the Auggies drop to 7–6–0 (4–3–0 MIAC).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/St__Scholastica__10-1-2025__13_of_17_.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/St__Scholastica__10-1-2025__13_of_17_.jpg"><media:title>wsocc vs. augsburg</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.bethel.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2025/10/15/St__Scholastica__10-1-2025__13_of_17_.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:29:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>17</s:sport_id><s:story_id>15768</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>