ISU soccer (4-2-0) will head to Colorado for a two game road trip against Northern Colorado and Denver University. Here are a few key things to watch for as the Cyclones try to extend their three-game winning streak:

1. Maribell Morales — The freshman forward will be making her first appearance in four games after suffering a shoulder injury the second game of the season. Coach Minatta said he expects Morales to be a major goal scorer for the Cyclones this season.

2. The Colorado Connection — Watch for the six Colorado players on the Cyclones’ roster to step up in in their homecoming. Madi Ott, Koree Willer, Kourtney Camy, and Coach Minatta all hail from the state of Colorado, just to name a few.

3. The Cyclones’ defense — Iowa State’s defense has only allowed one opponent to score multiple goals against them this season. The defense is playing especially well in recent weeks, allowing only one goal to rival Iowa and recording its first shut out of the season against NDSU. 

Other quick notes:

• Adalie Schmidt will be out with a dislocated elbow. The sophomore had scored three goals and two assists as she stepped up in Morales’ absence. 
• Andrea Swanson is currently sitting at 177 career saves
• Koree Willer has scored four goals this season, already equaling the amount she had all of last season.