A rivalry that refuses to fade
Thursday night the Hofstra University women's soccer team will welcome Fordham to Captains Field for a 7 p.m. contest that promises more than just three points. The Pride enter the match with a 0‑1‑1 record, looking to break a brief slump after a 1‑1 draw with Columbia, while the Rams arrive with a 1‑2 slate after a dramatic 2‑1 victory over Marist last Sunday.
What makes the fixture especially compelling is the historical context. Hofstra holds a 16‑2‑1 edge over Fordham and has strung together ten consecutive wins in the series, the most recent of which came on September 1, 2022, when Anja Suttner sealed a 1‑0 triumph with a penalty kick. The memory of that penalty still lingers, and it was Alexia Bromfield who celebrated the first career goal for the Pride in the earlier encounter.
Streaming and stakes
Fans will be able to follow the action live on FloCollege, which will also provide live statistics to enrich the viewing experience. After Thursday, the Pride’s schedule does not ease up; they are slated to meet Sacred Heart on Sunday at noon, a match that will be streamed on ESPN+. Sacred Heart arrives unbeaten at 3‑0, adding another layer of intrigue to the upcoming weekend.
The game will also showcase emerging talent. In the most recent meeting, Fordham’s Ava Giudice delivered the match‑winner with less than eight minutes remaining, scoring one of two second‑half goals that turned a 1‑1 deadlock into a 2‑1 victory. For Hofstra, the presence of players like Bromfield, who netted her first career goal against the Rams, offers a glimpse of future impact.
Looking ahead
While the Pride have yet to record a win this season, the combination of a storied series, a home crowd and the prospect of a live broadcast creates a narrative that extends beyond the scoreboard. A victory would not only mark the team’s first triumph but also reinforce a decade‑long dominance that has defined the matchup. As the team prepares for the next challenge, the focus remains on translating historical advantage into a concrete result on the field.