Boston College’s women’s soccer squad will host St. John’s on Monday at 4:00 p.m. at the Newton Soccer Complex, marking the first test of the 2026 campaign.
Opening victory
The Eagles opened their season with a 7‑1 triumph over Siena, a performance that featured multiple first‑career goals and a display of disciplined defending.
Sophie Reale led the attack with two goals and an assist, while Amalia Dray contributed two helpers, and Faith Fenwick posted three saves on her debut start.
Boston College outshot Siena 26‑10, with a decisive second‑half edge of 14‑3, and the team’s depth was evident as 13 veterans from the previous year returned alongside ten newcomers, including five transfers and five freshmen.
The coaching staff named Olivia Shippee, Amalia Dray and Baylor Goldthwaite as captains, underscoring a blend of experience and emerging leadership.
Next up, the Eagles are slated to meet Cornell on Saturday, August 23, at 1:00 p.m., a matchup that will test the early chemistry forged in the Siena game.
St. John’s, coming off a 2‑1 loss to UMass in their opener, will rely on returning captain Kayla Bower in goal and the resurgence of Nora Basile and Julianna Bivona after injury layoffs, while maintaining a 2‑2‑1 all‑time edge over Boston College, the last encounter ending in a 0‑0 draw.