Jon Lipsitz and women’s soccer enter this week’s matchup with Louisville a perfect 5-0-0. (UK Athletics)

Women’s soccer is preparing for a showdown on Friday evening against the rival Louisville Cardinals. At 5-0-0, the Wildcats are off to their best start in 10 years. UK’s Twitter-savvy, bearded head coach, Jon Lipsitz conducted an interview this weekend with Jenna Pel of All White Kit covering a number of topics. Head on over to this link to check out the interview and here are a couple of Lipsitz’s answers:The team picked up a bright prospect in Arin Gilliland. What does the acquisition of a recruit like that mean for the program?I think it is very important.  When Arin is at National Camp and the other players ask her why Kentucky, instead of one of the traditional powers, she is proud to talk about what we are building here and her love for the program.  This pride, from a player of her talent, is important and special. Arin choosing UK also makes a statement nationally about where we plan to be in the next few years. Lastly, Arin has a great chance to end up playing for our full national team, so choosing UK puts a responsibility on all of us to continue to take pride in individual development, in addition to team wins.How would you best characterize the style of soccer you’re trying to bring to Lexington?Well this has evolved a great deal since my arrival.  Admittedly my first year we were painfully behind the SEC in athleticism and technical ability, so we definitely sat back, and at times even bunkered.  My second year we began to “play” more and it worked, but I think we still relied on the counter too much.  Now there is an even greater emphasis on possession and knocking it around.  This is who we want to be!   I want us to be exciting, dynamic, and high scoring.  I want us to have fun and take risks.  I want us to be great with the ball all over the field!I will have a story on the team later this week as we approach the UofL game, so keep your eyes peeled for that.

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