2022 GOALD GAME REACHES HIGH NEW HEIGHTS

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Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at Augustana on April 9, 2026 at 6 p.m.
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Women's Soccer
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Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sanford Crossing)
Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at Sioux Falls on April 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.
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Sioux Falls, S.D.
Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Northern State on April 19, 2026 at 1 p.m.
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Brookings, S.D.

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Every edition of South Dakota State women's soccer's annual GOALD game has topped expectations set prior to each season's contest.

The third version set for 1 p.m. on Sunday when the Jackrabbits host Kansas State will be no different.

SDSU's GOALD game holds special meaning for the Jackrabbits now as they've raised more dollars each time they've hosted the event. Following the 2021 game, the program garnered $2,843 towards the Cure Kids Cancer program within the Sanford Health Foundation. This year has already surpassed that number on the online giving link, with over $3,000 already raised as of Friday.

The game was initially created following a conversation in 2018 between head coach Brock Thompson and current senior goalkeeper Hailee Fischer. The inception came following Fischer's then 12-year-old cousin, Ian, passing four months after being diagnosed with a rare upper perivascular epithelioid cancer. He was the only pediatric case with the ailment in the United States during that calendar year.

The game now serves as not just one in which the team wears gold (the color which symbolizes childhood cancer), but one that brings more awareness to the public and is something that provides active participation in the community.

"I think it means a lot that we've set something up that will happen every year and can make an impact," Fischer said as the GOALD game has reached record giving marks in its third year. "It is something that can affect anybody. You probably have a friend or family member that's been affected by childhood cancer in some way.

"Children really are the best of us and they all have hopes and dreams. They really deserve to live them out."

GOALD game t-shirts will be for sale for $10 (cash only) with all proceeds benefiting the Sanford Health Foundation. The online link for the GOALD game is still active ahead of the contest on Sunday as well.

"Obviously we're honored to have our third annual GOALD game," Thompson said. "It's a cause that's near and dear, not only to Hailee Fischer, but to our entire program. The day is really about raising awareness and money for childhood cancer. It's a great way for us with Jackrabbit soccer to do our part."

-GoJacks.com-

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Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at Augustana on April 9, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer at Sioux Falls on April 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus Northern State on April 19, 2026 at 1 p.m.

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at Minnesota on March 28, 2026 ,

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at Nebraska on March 7, 2026 ,

Completed Event: Women's Soccer versus Alumni Game on March 1, 2026 ,

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at #5 Iowa on November 14, 2025 , Loss , 0, to, 1

Completed Event: Women's Soccer at #1 Oral Roberts on November 9, 2025 , Win , 2, to, 0

Completed Event: Women's Soccer versus #2 Denver on November 6, 2025 , Win , 1, to, 0

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