PHOTO GALLERY: Columbia College women's soccer team looks for success

September 6, 2012 | 8:24 p.m. CDT

The Columbia College women's soccer team is looking to find success in the first year of its existence. The team hopes its chemistry off the field can transfer over into a winning season.

Junior Natausha Sanchez passes the ball during practice Thursday at Columbia College. This is the first year Columbia College has a women's soccer team. | Kayla Kauffman

Head coach John Klein instructs players at practice Thursday at Columbia College. Klein is the head coach for the women's and the men's team. This is the first year Columbia College has a women's soccer team. | Kayla Kauffman

Junior Elise Castellanos dribbles between defenders during soccer practice Thursday at Columbia College. | Kayla Kauffman

Kaitlin Brauner, left, battles a teammate during a scrimmage at practice Thursday at Columbia College. The team, which is in its first year of existence at Columbia College, is made up mostly of transfer students who began their collegiate soccer careers at other schools. | Kayla Kauffman

Defender Kelly McCreary plays defense during a drill at soccer practice Thursday at Columbia College. The team hopes its chemistry off the field will lead to success in games. | Kayla Kauffman