CHESTNUT HILL, MASS. – Boston College women’s soccer opens its 2025 campaign Thursday night, hosting Stonehill at the Newton Soccer Complex with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. on ACCNX. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams. BC plays five of its first eight matches in Newton.

YEAR IN REVIEW
• Boston College is coming off a 12-5-2 season in 2024 with a 4-4-2 record in ACC play
• The Eagles earned wins in league play against Virginia, NC State, Miami and Syracuse while picking up non-conference victories over Merrimack, Jacksonville, Gardner-Webb, LIU, Dartmouth, Cornell, Cal State Fullerton and Grambling State.
• Three different Eagles scored at least five goals throughout the season. Ava Lung recorded five, Paige Peltier had six and Aislin Streicek led the team with seven goals.

A WIN ON THURSDAY WOULD…
• Give Boston College a 1-0-0 record on the year
• Give the Eagles its second straight season-opening win

A LOOK AT THE OPPOSITION
• Stonehill is coming off a 8-10-1, 7-2-1 year in 2024. 
• The senior forward Hannah Anselmo was named to the United Soccer Coaches 2025 NCAA Division I Forwards to Watch List.
• The Skyhawks were slotted to finish fifth in the 2025 NEC Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ poll.
• This will be the first contest of the season for Stonehill. 

UP NEXT
• BC hosts FDU on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Newton Soccer Complex. 
 

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Sarah Martinez, Loring Family Head Coach of Women’s Soccer, has announced that Paul DelloStritto and Misha Tasaka have joined her staff. DelloStritto will serve as an Assistant Coach and Tasaka will be Director of Operations.

“I am fired up to welcome Paul DelloStritto to our staff,” said Martinez. “His commitment to development of goalkeepers throughout his career is as impressive as any I’ve seen. His passion, energy and expertise in this area has made us better immediately and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on staff.”

DelloStritto has been a full-time soccer goalkeeper coach throughout Connecticut since 1997, focused primarily on long-term youth goalkeeper development. Over more than two decades, he has developed hundreds of training relationships at various commitment levels. Among his standout former long-term students is two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Alyssa Naeher (Penn State ’09), who recently retired from the United States Women’s National Team and currently plays for Chicago Stars FC in the National Women’s Soccer League. Naeher has earned numerous individual honors, including the 2024 The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award and the 2024 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year title.

“I’m thrilled to join Yale women’s soccer,” said DelloStritto. “Sarah [Martinez] is terrific, and it will be a pleasure to join her top-notch staff. I’m looking forward to being part of a program that is aiming to achieve big things.”

DelloStritto was the Goalkeeper Director and Clinician for the Connecticut Football Club (CFC) from 2000-2019. He also was the Connecticut ODP Boys & Girls Goalkeeper Coach from 2000-2006, during which time he coached 13 Region 1 and 4 national pool goalkeepers. Additionally, he was the goalkeeper coach for numerous Connecticut universities, including women’s programs at Sacred Heart, Southern Connecticut State University, Quinnipiac, Post, Fairfield, Hartford, Wesleyan, and Trinity, and men’s programs at Wesleyan, Trinity, and New Haven.

Originally from Northford, Connecticut, DelloStritto graduated from North Branford High School and Ithaca College with a bachelor’s degree in speech communication. He played indoor soccer with such teams as the Massachusetts Twisters (NISL, AISL – 2006/7 AISL Champions) out of Springfield, and Connecticut Academica FC (AISL, NPSL) out of Winsted. Outdoors, he spent 19 seasons with Danbury United FC (SASL) (2008-2009 Regional Champs and National O-30 Open Cup Semi Finalists, also 2007, 2010 + 2017 Regional Finalists).

Tasaka is currently pursuing her master’s degree at Yale’s School of Nursing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology, with a minor in bioethics, from the University of Puget Sound. A native of Tacoma, Washington, she was also a standout member of the Puget Sound women’s soccer team from 2019 to 2023, earning Scholar-Athlete honors each year from 2020 through 2023.

“Misha has already hit the ground running, and I’m confident she will help us raise the bar for the experience we provide our student-athletes,” said Martinez. “She brings passion for our sport, a strong work ethic, and a joyful personality that will make our program better each day. We’re excited to welcome her to our staff in an operations role for the upcoming season.”

“I am extremely excited and grateful to be a part of this incredible women’s soccer program,” said Tasaka. “I look forward to supporting this amazing staff and these players to help the team perform to the best of their abilities.”
 

LAS CRUCES, N.M.– The Aggies are set to host the 2025 season opener against the Colorado College Tigers tomorrow at 7 p.m at the NM State Soccer Athletic Complex. This will mark the beginning of the eighth year under the leadership of Head Coach Rob Baarts. This will also be the first of ten non-conference games this season before the Aggies open their third year in Conference USA.

WHO: NM State (0-0-0) vs. Colorado College (0-0-0)
WHERE: NM State Soccer Athletic Complex
WHEN: Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.

Last Year’s Record…
The Aggies finished third in the CUSA regular season standings with a record of five wins, two losses, and two ties. They also went 1-for-2 in the CUSA tournament held at FIU in Miami, Fla., after defeating Jax State in the first round to qualify to the CUSA semi finals where they fell to Liberty in the final minutes of play.

Preseason Watchlist…
Jena Johannes was named to the 2025 Preseason All-Conference team after her spectacular defensive performance last season. With a strong outing against Gonzaga on Sept. 12 and Middle Tennessee on Sept. 29, she was able to pick up two Defensive Player of the Week honors for the Aggies. Last year, Johannes ranked also second in minutes among all Aggie field players.

Guess Who’s Back, Back Again…
The Aggies were able to return 22 players from last year’s roster and tacked on nine newcomers. Returning in the box is Valerie Guha, who had an incredible season last year as she picked up a Goalie of the Week award against Gonzaga on Sept. 12. Coming back from a severe injury which kept her off the field last year is Bianca Chacon. Chacon previously led the Aggies in season assists before Alum, Loma McNeese. The El Paso midfielder will be a strong asset off the ball. This also includes four other individuals who earned a spot in the starting lineup in more than half of the team’s contests last season as Marlee Cavitt, Jena Johanes, Meredith Scott and Ariana Ellison. In total, the Aggies bring back a total of 60.6% (11,941/19,706) of the team’s minutes from a season ago.

One of Us…
NM State includes just one transfer athlete, Amaya Simoni-Walters, from Saint Mary’s College. She competed in three seasons for them and played in eight matches last year. The team also consists of eight freshmen to fill out the rest of this year’s roster. These players include Ainsleigh Thomson, Evelyn Grossman, Doriela Norzagaray, Esme Arenas, Arleth Arroya, Sophie Rush, Tessa O’Neill, and Yayu Wu who is from Taichung, Taiwan.

Bianca is Back…
Bianca Chacon, who missed all of last year due to injury, last played a major role for the CUSA Champion Aggies during the 2023 season. In 2023, she led the Aggies in assists (seven) and currently ranks second in program history in career assists (16). After a year long recovery, she enters the field for the Crimson and White once again.

Against the Tigers…
This matchup marks the first time these two squads have met. Coached by Keri Sanchez, she helped lead the Tigers to a 8-9-3 record which were the most wins for Colorado College since 2019.

Feels Good to be Home…
The game between the two opponents will be hosted by the Aggies at the NM State Soccer Complex tomorrow. Fans can watch on ESPN+ as it will be broadcasted by Adam Young and Heidi Moccia.

For complete coverage of NM State Soccer, visit NMStateSports.com – the official home of Aggie Athletics – and follow us on Twitter (@NMStateWSOC), Instagram (@NMStateWSOC), and like us on FaceBook (@NMStateWSOC).
 

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. –  Another athletic year is set to begin at the University of Memphis, and as usual, women’s soccer will be the ones to set the stage. 

The 15-time conference champions will open the regular season with two home games, beginning against Southern Miss at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 14. They will battle with Ole Miss on Sunday, August 17, at 7 p.m. With limited bleacher seating at the under-construction Track and Soccer Stadium, fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs for home games in 2025. 

With 14 freshmen, 12 sophomores, two juniors and one senior, the 2025 team is the youngest in program history. They are not short of returning production, however, as they bring back their two best goal contributors in junior forward Ashley Henderson (nine goals, three assists) and sophomore midfielder Ai Kitagawa (six goals, six assists). 

Also returning to the regular season champions is junior defender Finley Lavin, who has been a mainstay in the Tiger lineup since her freshman season. The trio was named to the American Conference Preseason Watch List and will be expected to carry heavy workloads throughout the center of the pitch. 

“You want to make sure the spine of your team is shored up, and having real experience in those positions definitely helps,” said head coach Brooks Monaghan. 

Several players took advantage of their enlarged roles in the spring to carve themselves a spot, and even more have done so in recent weeks. Despite the team’s relative youth, Monaghan hasn’t lowered the championship standard heading into his 26th season. 

“The biggest thing is kids adapting to ‘Memphis Soccer.’ You don’t know how hard it is at this level until you’re here. Communication is key, and we really rely on the leadership from returning players just as much as the staff. If we can stay healthy, I’m really optimistic about where we’re at.” 

With five power five opponents in the non-conference slate, August could prove to be a crucial month in the trajectory of this team’s season. 

Game One: Southern Miss 

The Lady Eagles will roll into town on college soccer’s opening night for the 16th match overall between the teams and the first since 2012. After losing the first four battles with USM in the program’s early days, Memphis has rattled off 11 straight wins against their former Conference USA foes. The combined score of those 11 matchups, spanning from 2002 to 2012, is 33-6. 

Southern Miss is coached by Mohammed El-Zare, who has been at the helm of the program since 2013. Last season, they went 3-7-5, posting a six-game unbeaten streak near the end of the year in a push for the Sun Belt tournament, which they fell just short of. 

Forward Raquelle Mitchell returns to Hattiesburg for her sophomore season, coming off a freshman campaign where she posted four goals and three assists. 

Game Two: Ole Miss 

In what has become one of the region’s biggest college soccer rivalries, Memphis will look to pick up a third consecutive victory over the Rebels for the first time in program history. Ole Miss won the first three matchups in the history; since then, it is 11-10 in favor of Memphis with three draws, and neither team has won more than two in a row. Last season, Kitagawa announced her arrival with two goals in an eight-minute span in the second half as the No. 8 Tigers won in Oxford, 2-1. 

Ole Miss was slated to battle MVSU at home in their season-opener on Thursday; the match has been canceled due to “personnel traveling issues.” The Rebels will play an exhibition against William Carey in its place before officially opening the season in Memphis. 

Molly Rouse is in her third year as Ole Miss head coach; she has accumulated a record of 12-20-4 through her first two seasons, and is 0-2 against Memphis. Returners Tate Blincoe, Lauren Montgomery and Katie Ramsden were all named to the SEC Preseason Watchlist. 

Tiger Tidbits 

How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team’s social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Baylor soccer will start the 2025 athletics calendar at Texas A&M’s Ellis Field on Thursday evening. Kickoff against the Aggies is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with coverage live on SEC Network+ with David Ellis and Jeff Given on the call.
 
The Bears’ roster, led by fourth-year head coach Michelle Lenard, returns five starters from the 2024 campaign that ended with an 8-8-5 record in the Big 12 Championship quarterfinal.
 
Tyler Isgrig, in her third year wearing the green and gold, was named Preseason All-Big 12 for the second-consecutive season. The graduate student led Baylor in goals (seven) and assists (eight) last season, with four of those goals coming in the rugged Big 12 Conference slate.
 
Last out against Texas A&M in late August of 2024, the Bears took the 1-0 victory from the Aggies at Betty Lou Mays Field. Isgrig scored the lone goal, and Azul Alvarez tallied one save. BU outshot A&M 12-8 before Isgrig found the net in the 85^th minute. Baylor moved to 5-14-3 against the former cross-conference foes in the program’s first win over TAMU since 2000.
 
The road match is the first of three straight to open the season, as Baylor will head to Montana for a pair of games against Denver and Montana next Thursday and Sunday. Mississippi State will open the home slate on August 28 at 7 p.m. 2025 matches at Betty Lou will now feature free admission for all fans. 
 
To stay up to date throughout the year on all things Baylor Soccer, follow the team on Facebook, X and Instagram: @BaylorFutbol.
 

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FAYETTEVILLE – The sixth-ranked Razorbacks were selected by SEC soccer coaches to win the regular season conference championship, the league announced on Wednesday.

This year’s selection marks the third straight year the Hogs have been picked to win the SEC.

Preseason Coaches’ Poll

1. Arkansas
2. Texas
3. South Carolina
4. Georgia
5. Tennessee
6. Vanderbilt
7. Alabama
8. Mississippi State
9. Auburn
10. Kentucky
11. LSU
12. Texas A&M
13. Oklahoma
14. Florida
15. Missouri
16. Ole Miss

Earlier this week, Erin Bailey, Kennedy Ball, Bella Field, Makenzie Malham, Keegan Smith and Zoe Susi were named to the SEC Preseason Watch List.

The 2025 women’s college soccer season gets underway on Thursday, August 14. Arkansas will face No. 13 Iowa in the season opener at Razorback Field, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m.

For more information on Razorback soccer, follow @RazorbackSoccer on social media.