Harvard Women's Soccer Kicks Off 2025 Season

Harvard Women's Soccer is ready to kick off the 2025 season, following a successful 2024 campaign where the team posted a 7-4-5 record. The Crimson will face off against the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in a non-conference tilt this Sunday, with a 1:00 PM kickoff live on ESPN+. Harvard is looking to start strong and make a push for its third-consecutive Ivy League Tournament spot, with the ultimate goal of claiming the Ivy League Championship and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Key Takeaways:

Harvard returns a group of experienced and talented players, including All-Ivy League selections Rhiannon Stewart, Olof Kristinsdottir, and Audrey Francois.
The team has a strong defense, with defenders Erin Gordon and August Hunter starting every game together last season.
Sophomore forward Lauren Muniz will be back on the attack for Harvard and held the most points for a returning player last season.
Harvard's first-year Class of 2029 includes talented players from around the world, with several expected to make an immediate impact on the field.
The team has been a formidable opponent on the road in the past five seasons, with a 23-5-9 record in away fixtures.
Harvard will play only five road games this season, including two to begin the 2025 campaign.
The team will play three games in its home state of Massachusetts, including against UMass, Northeastern, and Boston University.

Statistics:

Harvard went unbeaten in non-conference play during the 2024 season, registering a 4-0-4 mark in non-Ivy League action.
The team has a 7-2-1 record against UMass in the last 10 matchups, with a 2-0-1 mark under Coach Hamblin.
Rhiannon Stewart saved all three shots that came her way in the last matchup against UMass, posting a clean sheet.
Harvard has a 23-5-9 record in away fixtures dating back to the 2019 season.

Sources:

Harvard University Athletics
ESPN+ broadcast of the Harvard vs. UMass match
NCAA Women's Soccer statistics and records.