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Boston University Women's Soccer Kicks Off 32nd Season with High Expectations

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Boston University's women's soccer program is set to begin its 32nd varsity season on Thursday, August 14, as they take on Northeastern at Parsons Field. The Terriers are coming into the season as the preseason favorites in the Patriot League, having earned all four preseason major awards for the conference. Led by head coach Ashley Phillips, who is entering her 10th season at the helm, the team is looking to build on last fall's success, which saw them capture their fifth Patriot League championship and 14th overall conference title.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Boston University women's soccer program is starting its 32nd varsity season on Thursday, August 14, against Northeastern at Parsons Field.
  • The Terriers are the preseason favorites in the Patriot League, having earned all four preseason major awards for the conference.
  • Last fall, the Terriers captured their fifth Patriot League championship and 14th overall conference title, and made their 15th appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
  • Northeastern welcomes 10 newcomers to its roster after bringing back 16 letterwinners from its 2024 squad.
  • The Terriers return 23 letterwinners from their 2018 season, including five players who were named to the All-Patriot League team: Giulianna Gianino, Margy Porta, Mackenzie Stickelman, Helene Tyburczy, and Bridget Carr.
  • The team's captains this year are Gianino, Porta, Stickelman, and classmate Natalie Godoy.
  • Gianino enters her senior year ranked 12th in program history with 18 career goals and 46 career points.
  • The Huskies were 2-9-7 last season, with Maggie Cochran leading the returning scorers with six points.
  • The series history between BU and Northeastern dates back to 1996, with the Terriers currently leading 14-8-3.

Statistics:

  • 32nd varsity season for Boston University women's soccer program.
  • 14th overall conference title and fifth Patriot League championship won by the Terriers.
  • 15th NCAA Tournament appearance for the Terriers.
  • 23 letterwinners returning from the 2018 season.
  • 10 newcomers joining the Northeastern roster.
  • 6 points scored by Maggie Cochran, leading returning scorer for the Huskies.
  • 14-8-3 lead in the series history between BU and Northeastern.

Sources:

  • Boston University Athletics, Boston, MA. August 12. "Women's Soccer Set to Begin 32nd Season Thursday".

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