While the Rutgers women’s soccer season is still months away, anticipation is building for the future. Last year the Scarlet Knights posted a 13-5-2 record and performed well in conference play. They will be highly motivated to make a deep playoff run in the fall as Allison Lynch leads the way in her final season.
In February, Rutgers got a boost when the Bridgewater native announced she would be returning to Piscataway. Since making her collegiate debut in 2019, Lynch has started 78 games and played nearly 6,900 minutes. For Rutgers, she has been a steady presence regardless of how the roster changes.
Over the last four years, Lynch has also sprinkled in some offense. She recorded nine points, including a career-high five in 2021. Her impact has not gone unnoticed, and for her, the decision to return didn’t require any convincing.
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— RUTGERS WOMEN’S SOCCER (@RUWSoccer) September 9, 2022
“Coming back for a fifth season was a no-brainer for me,” Lynch told Rutgers athletics. “I’m not ready to leave, and the time I have had here has been so special. I gained a second family with every person I have met, and I have gained a second home here at Rutgers. I’m not ready to say goodbye yet.”
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During Lynch’s run on the banks, Rutgers soccer has had some of its most successful seasons in recent memory. In 2022 they began with a historic 9-0-0 start and were ranked fourth in the nation. During the 2020 and 2021 campaigns, they made deep playoff runs.
However, after not winning a game in the Big Ten Tournament last year, Rutgers has unfinished business. With Lynch in the mix, Rutgers is in good hands. She will be looking to write an unforgettable ending to her college career and change the program’s recent success in the postseason.