A bright August afternoon bathed Tenney Stadium in Poughkeepsie, New York, as the Fordham Rams faced off against the Marist Red Foxes in a women's soccer showdown on August 23, 2026. The Rams entered the match with a 5‑2 all‑time edge over their opponents, hoping to extend that advantage under clear skies.
Marist drew first blood in the fourth minute when Ella Bryan’s deflection off a cross from Marissa Foster slipped past the Rams’ defense, giving the Foxes an early 1‑0 lead.
The Rams equalized in the 58th minute, as Liv Johnsen met a long ball from Salma Simonin to score her first collegiate goal, drawing the sides level.
Eighty‑three minutes later, Ava Giudice converted a free‑kick after a foul by Annie Maguire, delivering the decisive strike that put Fordham ahead 2‑1.
Goalkeeper Addison Green made four saves to preserve the lead, while Johnsen’s milestone and Giudice’s fifth career goal highlighted the Rams’ depth; the win lifted Fordham’s all‑time record against Marist to 5‑2.
Looking Ahead
Fordham will travel to face Hofstra on August 27, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m., aiming to build on the early‑season momentum.