22 Cassie Nash
Cassie Nash
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Year:
    Gr.
  • Hometown:
    Lincoln, Neb.
  • High School:
    Lincoln Southeast
  • Position:
    F
  • g
    19
  • a
    8
  • pts
    46
  • gw
    6

Bio

Honors & Awards
  • United Soccer Coaches All-American First Team (2023)
  • Two-Time United Soccer Coaches All-American Third Team (2022, 24)
  • Three-time United Soccer Coaches All-Region First Team (2022, 23, 24)
  • United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team (2021)
  • American Rivers Conference Offensive MVP (2022)
  • Five-time All-American Rivers Conference First Team (2020, 21, 22, 23, 24)
  • Two-time College Sports Communicators Academic All-District (2021, 22)
  • Five-time All-American Rivers Conference Academic Team (2020, 21, 22, 23, 24)
  • United Soccer Coaches DIII National Player of the Week (9/7/23)
  • Ten-time A-R-C Offensive Player of the Week (9/27/21, 10/31/22, 10/24/22, 10/17/22, 9/12/22, 11/6/23, 10/30/23, 10/10/23, 9/5/23, 9/30/2024)
  • Team MVP (2023)
  • Four-time Team Offensive MVP (2020, 21, 22, 23)
  • SC ESPY Female Athlete of the Year (2021-22)
  • Five-time letterwinner (2020, 21, 22, 23, 24)
2024 | sixth-year
  • Started in all 21 matches for the Storm
  • Led the conference in goals scored, scoring 20 goals for the Storm
  • Led the conference in shots on goal, tallying 58
  • Led the conference in points, contributing towards 48 points for the Storm
  • Scored six game-winning goals for the Storm
  • Received All-American Third Team Honors
  • Received all-region honors for the fourth year
  • Named to the All-A-R-C First Team for the fifth year in a row
  • Named A-R-C Offensive player of the week (9/30/2024)
  • Named to the A-R-C All-Academic Team for the fifth straight year
2023 | fifth-year
  • Started all 21 matches
  • Tallied 22 goals, including five game-winners and all six of Simpson’s postseason goals
  • Added 10 assists, the first player to record double-digit assists since 2006
  • Scored the game-winning goal against St. Catherine on Nov. 11
  • Recorded two hat tricks and eight multi-goal games on the season
  • Named United Soccer Coaches All-American First Team
  • Earned United Soccer Coaches All-Region First Team honors, becoming the first three-time all-region performer in school history
  • Named All A-R-C Team for the fourth time
  • Achieved All-American Rivers Conference Academic Team honors
  • Selected as United Soccer Coaches DIII National Player of the Week on Sept. 7
  • Received A-R-C Offensive Player of the Week four times (11/6/23, 10/30/23, 10/10/23, 9/5/23)
  • Voted Team MVP and Offensive MVP
2022 | senior
  • Became the first Storm soccer player to be named to an All-American
  • Named A-R-C Offensive MVP and Team Offensive MVP
  • Received her second straight All-A-R-C First Team honor
  • Selected to the CSC Academic All-District Team for the second time and the All-A-R-C Academic Team for the third time
  • Honored as A-R-C Offensive Player of the Week four times, including a streak of three weeks in a row from Oct. 17-31
  • Named United Soccer Coaches DIII National Player of the Week on Oct. 19 after tallying 13 points across two games
  • Started all 19 games for the Storm, scoring 24 goals and adding seven assists
  • Notched seven multi-goal games on the year
  • Netted all five goals for the Storm in a 5-3 win at Luther and added another hat trick with three goals against Dubuque
  • Recorded at least one point in the final eight games of the season, scoring goals in seven of them
  • Lifted the Storm to an A-R-C Tournament Semifinal win over No. 17 Wartburg by scoring the equalizer in the 88th minute of regulation and the game-winner less than two minutes into overtime
2021 | junior
  • Named United Soccer Coaches All-Region Second Team, the first player to earn all-region honors since 2003
  • Named to the All-American Rivers Conference Team
  • Named to American Rivers Conference All-Academic Team
  • Selected as team's Offensive MVP for second year in a row
  • Voted A-R-C Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 27
  • Played in all 20 games, starting 19 of those
  • Scored 13 goals (t-1st A-R-C) throughout the season, the highest total by a Simpson player since 2006
  • Recorded seven assists for a points total of 33 which led the conference
  • Also paced the league in shots (76) and shots on goal (43)
  • Had four multi-goal performances and three game-winners
  • Tallied a career-high five points on two occasions
2020 | sophomore
  • Named to the All-American Rivers Conference Team
  • Named to American Rivers Conference All-Academic Team
  • Selected as team's Co-Offensive MVP with Megan Roberts
  • Started all seven matches for the Storm in her first season on the women’s soccer team
  • Recorded two game-winning netters for fourth in the A-R-C
  • Finished sixth in the league in goals (4)
2019 | freshman
  • Did not compete on the women's soccer team, played on the Simpson women's basketball team
High School
  • A 2019 graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School
  • Coached by Isaiah Dell
  • Journal Star Girls Soccer Player of the Year
  • Named honorable mention all-conference and all-state for basketball senior and junior seasons
  • Named academic all-conference and all-state for basketball and soccer as a senior, junior and sophomore
  • Placed on the Super-State First Team and Class A All-State teams
  • Member of National Honor Society
Personal
  • Daughter of Jerry and Cindy Nash
  • Has one sister, Jasmyn, and three brothers, Jerry, Tre, and Devon
  • Majoring in sports administration and multimedia journalism with a minor in coaching
  • Involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes 
  • Also a member of the Storm women's basketball team

Player Profile

Recent Games
Oct 26 at Wartburg W, 1-0
Oct 29 Coe W, 4-0
Nov 6 Wartburg W, 1-0
Nov 9 at Loras L, 3-2
Nov 16 vs. Wis.-La Crosse W, 2-1
Nov 17 vs. No. 1 Washington (Mo.) L, 5-1
  Overall Conf
Games 21 8
Games started 21 8
Goals 19 8
Assists 8 2
Points 46 18
Shots 93 43
Shot Pct .204 .186
Penalty kicks 0-0 0-0
Game-winning goals 6 3
Date Opponent Score gs g a pts sh pct pk gw
Aug 18 at Truman   - - - - - - - -
Aug 25 Monmouth (Ill.)   - - - - - - - -
Aug 30 Ill. Wesleyan W, 2-0 1 1 0 2 2 .500 0-0 1
Aug 31 Concordia-M'head W, 2-0 1 1 0 2 6 .167 0-0 0
Sep 3 Carroll (Wis.) T, 0-0 1 0 0 0 1 .000 0-0 0
Sep 4 Westminster (Mo.)   - - - - - - - -
Sep 8 MSOE W, 4-1 1 1 2 4 4 .250 0-0 0
Sep 11 at Grinnell W, 4-0 1 1 0 2 3 .333 0-0 0
Sep 14 at Gust. Adolphus T, 2-2 1 2 0 4 10 .200 0-0 0
Sep 15 at Carleton T, 3-3 1 0 1 1 2 .000 0-0 0
Sep 21 Wis.-Eau Claire W, 3-2 1 1 1 3 5 .200 0-0 0
Sep 28 at Central (Iowa) W, 3-1 1 3 0 6 9 .333 0-0 1
Oct 1 Westminster (Mo.) W, 6-1 1 1 2 4 4 .250 0-0 0
Oct 9 at Luther W, 6-0 1 1 0 2 5 .200 0-0 1
Oct 12 Buena Vista W, 9-0 1 1 2 4 9 .111 0-0 0
Oct 15 at Neb. Wesleyan W, 3-0 1 1 0 2 5 .200 0-0 0
Oct 19 No. 5/16 Loras L, 1-0 1 0 0 0 3 .000 0-0 0
Oct 23 Dubuque W, 3-1 1 2 0 4 4 .500 0-0 1
Oct 26 at Wartburg W, 1-0 1 0 0 0 3 .000 0-0 0
Oct 29 Coe W, 4-0 1 0 0 0 5 .000 0-0 0
Nov 6 Wartburg W, 1-0 1 1 0 2 5 .200 0-0 1
Nov 9 at Loras L, 3-2 1 1 0 2 2 .500 0-0 0
Nov 16 vs. Wis.-La Crosse W, 2-1 1 1 0 2 4 .250 0-0 1
Nov 17 vs. No. 1 Washington (Mo.) L, 5-1 1 0 0 0 2 .000 0-0 0

Career Stats - Game

  gp gs gpg a/g pts/g sh/g sh% sog/g sog%
2020-21 7 7 .57 .29 1.43 4.00 .143 2.00 .500
2021-22 20 19 .65 .35 1.65 3.80 .171 2.15 .566
2022-23 19 19 1.26 .37 2.89 4.32 .293 2.58 .598
2023-24 21 21 1.05 .48 2.57 4.29 .244 2.86 .667
2024-25 21 21 .90 .38 2.19 4.43 .204 2.67 .602
Total 88 87 .93 .39 2.25 4.19 .222 2.52 .602

Career Stats - Season

  gp gs g a pts sh sh% sog sog% yc rc pk gw
2020-21 7 7 4 2 10 28 .143 14 .500 0 0 0-0 2
2021-22 20 19 13 7 33 76 .171 43 .566 0 0 0-0 3
2022-23 19 19 24 7 55 82 .293 49 .598 1 0 1-2 8
2023-24 21 21 22 10 54 90 .244 60 .667 1 0 0-1 5
2024-25 21 21 19 8 46 93 .204 56 .602 0 0 0-0 6
Total 88 87 82 34 198 369 .222 222 .602 2 0 1-3 24

Splits Stats - Game

    gp gs gpg a/g pts/g sh/g sh% sog/g sog%
Event Total 21 21 .90 .38 2.19 4.43 .204 2.67 .602
Conference 8 8 1.00 .25 2.25 5.38 .186 2.88 .535
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location Home 11 11 .82 .64 2.27 4.36 .188 2.73 .625
Away 8 8 1.13 .13 2.38 4.88 .231 2.88 .590
Neutral 2 2 .50 .00 1.00 3.00 .167 1.50 .500
Result Wins 15 15 1.07 .47 2.60 4.87 .219 2.93 .603
Losses 3 3 .33 .00 .67 2.33 .143 1.33 .571
Month August 2 2 1.00 .00 2.00 4.00 .250 3.00 .750
September 7 7 1.14 .57 2.86 4.86 .235 3.29 .676
October 8 8 .75 .50 2.00 4.75 .158 2.63 .553
November 4 4 .75 .00 1.50 3.25 .231 1.50 .462

Splits Stats - Season

    gp gs g a pts sh sh% sog sog% yc rc pk gw
Event Total 21 21 19 8 46 93 .204 56 .602 0 0 0-0 6
Conference 8 8 8 2 18 43 .186 23 .535 0 0 0-0 3
Exhibition - - - - 0 - - - - - - 0-0 -
Location Home 11 11 9 7 25 48 .188 30 .625 0 0 0-0 3
Away 8 8 9 1 19 39 .231 23 .590 0 0 0-0 2
Neutral 2 2 1 0 2 6 .167 3 .500 0 0 0-0 1
Result Wins 15 15 16 7 39 73 .219 44 .603 0 0 0-0 6
Losses 3 3 1 0 2 7 .143 4 .571 0 0 0-0 0
Month August 2 2 2 0 4 8 .250 6 .750 0 0 0-0 1
September 7 7 8 4 20 34 .235 23 .676 0 0 0-0 1
October 8 8 6 4 16 38 .158 21 .553 0 0 0-0 2
November 4 4 3 0 6 13 .231 6 .462 0 0 0-0 2

News Mentions

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Nash achieves third All-America honor

For the third consecutive season, Cassie Nash earned the prestigious honor of being named an All-American, securing a spot on the United Soccer...

December 5, 2024

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Five players secure all-region honors

Five members of the Simpson women’s soccer team were voted to the United Soccer Coaches All-Region IX Team, breaking the program record for...

December 3, 2024

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Storm continue NCAA run against top-ranked Bears

Simpson's NCAA Tournament run continues on Sunday night against No. 1 Washington-St. Louis.

November 17, 2024

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Simpson falls to No. 1 WashU in the Round of 32

Simpson fell 5-1 to No. 1 Washington-St. Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

November 17, 2024

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Nash’s golden goal propels Simpson to NCAA Second Round

Cassie Nash scored a golden goal in the 101st minute to lift the Storm to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Wis.-La Crosse in the NCAA Tournament First...

November 16, 2024

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Simpson to open NCAA Tournament against Wis.-La Crosse

Simpson is set to face Wis.-La Crosse in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Division III Championship in St. Louis, Mo.

November 15, 2024

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Nine players earn all-conference honors, Schneider named Rookie of the Year

Simpson had nine players recognized on the 2024 All-American Rivers Conference Team, including inaugural Rookie of the Year winner Savannah...

November 13, 2024

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Women’s soccer headed back to NCAA Tournament

For the third time in program history and the second consecutive year, the Simpson College women's soccer team has earned a spot in the NCAA...

November 11, 2024

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Storm fall in final seconds of championship final

In a gut-wrenching finish, Simpson fell 3-2 to Loras in the American Rivers Conference Championship match.

November 9, 2024

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Women’s soccer sets sights on first conference crown since 1999

With their first conference tournament title since 1999 within reach, Simpson heads to Dubuque to face top-seeded Loras in what promises to be a...

November 8, 2024

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Storm punch ticket to third straight championship game

For the third year in a row, Simpson has punched a ticket to the American Rivers Conference Tournament Championship. The Storm defeated Wartburg...

November 6, 2024

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Simpson defeats Dubuque behind goals from Wagoner, Nash

Julia Wagoner put the Storm on the board in the 28th minute and Cassie Nash followed with two goals to clinch a 3-1 American Rivers Conference...

October 23, 2024

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Fierce fight ends in narrow 1-0 defeat

Simpson battled wire-to-wire with No. 5/16 Loras but came up short, falling 1-0 in a clash between the top two teams in the American Rivers...

October 19, 2024

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Storm remain unbeaten through 13 games

Jordyn Foelske and Hailey Kowzan both contributed a goal and an assist, Meredith Downs anchored the defense with her seventh shutout, and Simpson...

October 15, 2024

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Schneider, Hays sweep A-R-C weekly honors

Combining for six of Simpson’s 15 goals last week, Savannah Schneider and Maddie Hays have been named the American Rivers Conference...

October 14, 2024

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Storm rout Beavers on Homecoming, Senior Day

Savannah Schneider scored two more goals, Cassie Nash recorded four points, and Simpson celebrated Homecoming and Senior Day weekend with a 9-0...

October 12, 2024

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Schneider scores twice, Simpson shuts out Luther 6-0

Getting a goal from freshman Savannah Schneider in each half, Simpson cruised to a 6-0 shutout win over Luther.

October 9, 2024

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Women’s soccer sits at No. 4 in Region IX

In week four of the United Soccer Coaches rankings, Simpson sits at No. 4 in Region IX.

October 2, 2024

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Storm surge past Bluejays with six goals

Three players tallied a goal and an assist, two others recorded their first collegiate goals, and Simpson surged past Westminster 6-1 in its final...

October 1, 2024

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Nash collects 10th career player of the week honor

Coming off her fifth career hat trick, graduate student Cassie Nash has been tabbed the American Rivers Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

September 30, 2024

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Nash grabs hat trick, Simpson downs Central in first league action

Cassie Nash’s fifth career hat trick powered Simpson to a 3-1 victory over Central in both team’s American Rivers Conference opener.

September 28, 2024

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Simpson extends unbeaten streak at home to 15 games

Simpson added another tally to the win column with a 3-2 victory over Wis.-Eau Claire on Saturday afternoon, extending its unbeaten streak at home...

September 21, 2024

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Storm record second straight draw in Minnesota

Behind a penalty kick by Maddie Hays and two brilliant goals from Jordyn Foelske, Simpson picked up a second straight draw in Minnesota against...

September 15, 2024

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Nash scores brace in tie with Gusties

Cassie Nash scored her second goal of the game to give Simpson a 2-1 lead early in the second period, but Gustavus Adolphus managed to salvage a...

September 14, 2024

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Four players score in Simpson’s fourth win of the season

Macy Kuhns, Jordyn Foelske, Cassie Nash and Hailey Kowzan all found the back of the net to lead Simpson to its fourth win of the season.

September 11, 2024

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Women’s soccer ranked fourth in Region IX

Following a 3-0-1 start to the season, Simpson came in fourth in the first edition of the United Soccer Coaches Region IX rankings.

September 10, 2024

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Storm dominate Raiders in battle of unbeatens

Maddie Hays converted her first penalty kick of the season, Cassie Nash and Anna Eide combined for seven points, and Simpson avenged one of just...

September 8, 2024

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Simpson draws with Carroll

The Storm played to their first draw of the season on Tuesday night, a 0-0 tie with Carroll (Wis.) out of the CCIW.

September 3, 2024

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Storm top Cobbers 2-0 at home

Layna Depping and Cassie Nash propelled the Storm to their second victory of the season on Saturday night.

August 31, 2024

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Simpson opens 2024 with 2-0 win over Illinois Wesleyan

Cassie Nash and Ally Hoffa both found the back of the net to lift Simpson to a season-opening victory over Illinois Wesleyan.

August 30, 2024

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Women’s soccer takes second in A-R-C Preseason Poll

Simpson ranked second in the American Rivers Conference Preseason Poll released on Wednesday.

August 21, 2024