Opening Match Recap
The American University women's soccer squad fell 2-1 in its season opener against La Salle, despite taking an early lead. Senior forward Lauren Sanders opened the scoring with a converted penalty kick, her second goal of the campaign and first since 2024.
Freshman goalkeeper Riley Molbury featured prominently, playing the full 90 minutes and making seven saves on the night. Her composure under pressure kept the Eagles in contention throughout the contest.
La Salle answered back in the second half, leveling the score when Taylor Jourdanais finished a corner delivery from Ella Cadigan. The goal shifted momentum, and the visitors pressed for a winner.
The decisive moment arrived in the 69th minute when Sienna Mount struck a precise shot into the top right corner, giving La Salle a 2-1 lead that would hold.
Late in the match, senior Bella Miller created several chances, but her attempts were denied, while juniors Nariah Goldman and Mia De Villegas‑Decker saw their shots blocked in the 71st minute. Piper Garcia also contributed two attempts for the Eagles.
Looking Ahead
The Eagles will travel to face UMBC on Sunday, August 16, at 6 p.m., hoping to rebound from the narrow defeat and fine‑tune their early‑season chemistry.