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Kelli McGroarty sets new Iowa scoring mark with 4-goal outing

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5 months ago

September 8, 2025

Photo courtesy of University of Iowa Athletics

Voorhees, N.J. native Kelli McGroarty had herself a day on Sunday, scoring four goals in a record-breaking afternoon for Iowa in their 5-0 win at Missouri State.

McGroarty, an Eastern Regional High School grad and former 1776 United FC standout, found the back of the net in the 42nd minute for her first goal of the season and added a quick second a minute later before scoring two more goals in the second half to lead the Hawkeyes (5-1-1).

McGroarty, who missed most of last season with an injury, now has 25 career goals in 73 appearances over her college career, which began during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic with La Salle. She now has 11 goals and 5 assists during her time with Iowa, which was ranked No. 11 in the most recent United Soccer Coaches poll.

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Matthew Ralph is the managing editor of Philadelphia Soccer Now. He's covered soccer at all levels for a decade in the Philadelphia region and has also written for TheCup.us, NPSL, PrepSoccer and other publications. He lives with his wife and two young children in Broomall, Pa., but grew up in South Jersey and is originally from Kansas.