WORCESTER, Mass. – The fall 2016 edition of Crusader Nation is now available online, full of information and stories about how alumni, parents and friends are making an impact on the student-athlete experience at Holy Cross. This issue takes a look at the women's soccer program as it begins a new era under first-year head coach Casey Brown. We highlight the football team's connection with Loyola Academy outside of Chicago, and talk with Larry Doyle '83 and Spenser Huston '83 about the Friends of Crusader Football. CN also catches up with Susie Whelan Horan '07, and the spotlight is on Emily Iannaconi '17 of the women's cross country and track and field teams.

Crusader Nation is published three times a year by the Office of Advancement, Department of Athletics and the Office of College Marketing and Communications, for alumni, parents and supporters of Holy Cross Athletics.

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