Upcoming Matches for University of Pennsylvania Women’s Soccer Team
The University of Pennsylvania women’s soccer team is set to hit the road for the first time this season. They will face the Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Knights on Thursday at 6 p.m. and the Lafayette Leopards on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Match Details
- Penn (2-0-1, 0-0 Ivy League) at FDU (0-3-1, 0-0 NEC)
Date: Thursday, September 4
Time: 6 p.m.
Watch: NEC Front Row | Live Stats - Penn at Lafayette (1-2-2, 0-0 Patriot League)
Date: Sunday, September 7
Time: 4 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+ ($) | Live Stats
Historical Matchup: Penn vs. FDU
- All-time record: Penn is currently 2-0-0 against FDU.
- The last encounter occurred in 2022, where Penn won 1-0 at Rhodes Field. Senior goalkeeper Annabel Austen recorded a shutout with five saves in that match, marking her first collegiate start.
- The teams previously met in 2013, with Penn securing a 4-0 victory.
- This matchup will be the Quakers’ first road game versus FDU.
Historical Matchup: Penn vs. Lafayette
- All-time record: Penn leads with 8-3-0 against Lafayette.
- The latest match took place in 2023, where the Quakers also won 1-0, thanks to a goal by senior midfielder Mallory Lucas.
- Penn has outscored Lafayette 31-16 in their historical encounters.
- Head coach Krissy Turner will make her first trip to Lafayette since her tenure as head coach from 1996 to 1998.
Season Highlights and Team Notes
- Penn is off to its best start since 2021, reflecting a 2-0-1 record after the first three matches of the season.
- The Quakers have achieved shutouts against all three opponents, a feat accomplished only three times previously in program history (1998, 2011, 2013).
- Senior goalkeeper Annabel Austen was recently recognized as the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week. She received this honor four times, including three times last season when she achieved first-team All-Ivy status.
- Offensively, the Quakers have dominated their opponents, outshooting them 45-16 and leading in corner kicks 17-6.
- In their opening match, Penn recorded a 5-0 victory over Mount Saint Mary’s, marking the largest goal differential since 2018.
- Six different players have scored in the current season: Abbey Cook, Taylor Ferraro, Mia Fuss, Mallory Lucas, Leigha Matter, and Lauren Stevens.
Scouting Report: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
- The Knights come into Thursday’s match with a record of 0-3-1. They recently suffered a 5-0 loss to Fairfield.
- Three members of the team are tied for the lead in scoring, each contributing one goal: freshman midfielders Alexa Castro and Allison Nase, along with senior midfielder Dominique Liberto.
- In goal, freshman Laia Oller Ramos has made a total of 15 saves this season.
Scouting Report: Lafayette Leopards
- Lafayette heads into the weekend with a 1-2-2 record. They will play against Iona before hosting Penn on Sunday.
- In their last match, the Leopards faced a tough defeat, losing 7-1 to Texas A&M.
- The focal point of their offense is senior forward Katrina Santelli, who has recorded three goals from eleven shots this season.
- Junior goalkeeper Catherine Apker brings both 16 saves and two shutouts to the upcoming matches.
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