Every
gameday throughout the 2010 season, America East will provide a women's
soccer update that previews the day's matchups as well as recaps the
previous day's action. The update will also provide links to live
coverage, box scores and highlights of select games. Fans can also
follow women's soccer action throughout the season at the America East Facebook page, Twitter account and YouTube page!
Upcoming Action
Wednesday, September 15
Siena at Vermont, 4 p.m. -- Live Video
Vermont will look to put an end to its four-game losing streak when it hosts the Siena Saints. The matchup with Siena marks the beginning of a three-game homestand for the Catamounts.
The Catamounts struggled at the Black Knight Tournament, falling to both Florida Gulf Coast (2-0) and Army (3-0). In the 3-0 loss to Army, the Black Knights scored two goals in a two-minute span to build a 2-0 lead heading into the half. Kelley Robbins opened the scoring with her first goal of the season in the 27th minute. Joey Molacek extended the lead for Army with a goal only 78 seconds later. Army pushed the lead to 3-0 in the 57th minute when Kim An netted her fifth goal of the season. Sophomore goalkeeper Alyssa Kelly did her best to keep the Catamounts in the game, making seven saves in the loss.
After the game against Siena, Vermont will continue its homestand with a visit from the Temple Owls on September 17.
George Mason at UMBC, 4 p.m. -- Live Stats
After a rare week-long midseason break, the Retrievers return to action when they host George Mason at UMBC Soccer Stadium.
UMBC is coming off a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Delaware. The Retrievers grabbed the lead in the 51st minute when freshman forward Amy Savage scored the first goal of her career. However, the Blue Hens tied the game in the 70th minute courtesy of Ali Miller’s fourth goal of the season. Less than a minute later, Delaware moved into the lead, with Anna Lenczyk scoring her second goal of the season in the 71st minute.
Following the visit from Delaware, the Retrievers begin a three-game road trip in Washington, D.C. against American on September 19.
Iona at Binghamton, 6 p.m. -- Live Video
The Bearcats will look to rebound from a 4-0 loss to Syracuse when they host Iona at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
After a scoreless first half, which saw both teams play very defensive soccer, the Orange reeled off four goals in 20 minutes to grab the win. Megan Bellingham opened the scoring for Syracuse in the 68th minute with her third goal of the season. The Orange immediately added a second goal in the 70th minute, when Brielle Heitman scored the first of her two goals in the game. Syracuse added goals in the 83rd and 89th minute to seal the victory. Senior center back Leora Kenney was named America East Player of the Game, displaying excellent energy and leadership in the loss.
Binghamton will head out on the road following the match up with Iona, as it heads to South Orange, N.J., to face Seton Hall on September 20.
Albany at Colgate, 7 p.m. -- Live Stats | Live Video
The Great Danes will hope to return to their winning ways when they travel to Hamilton, N.Y. for a game against Colgate.
After putting together a three-game winning streak for the first time since moving to Division I, Albany fell, 3-2, to Syracuse in the final game of its four-game homestand. After a scoreless first half, Shayla Bergeron gave the Great Danes the lead in the 53rd minute. Following a Syracuse goal in the 77th minute, Albany responded in impressive fashion, grabbing the lead through a goal by Rebecca Lee in the 78th minute. However, the Great Danes wouldn’t be in the lead for long, as Megan Bellingham tied the score in the 82nd minute. The Orange pulled out the victory in the final minute of action, using a goal from Tina Romagnuolo in the 89th minute to secure the win.
Following the game against Colgate, the Great Danes return home to face Manhattan on September 17.