Army West Point Athletics
Friday, August 18
West Point
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Army West Point
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Iona
Army Kicks Off Season Versus Iona, UMass Lowell
August 17, 2017 | Women's Soccer
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point women's soccer team kicks off the 2017-18 Academy athletics season this weekend with matchups against Iona and UMass Lowell.
The Black Knights will christen the newly-renovated Clinton Field at Malek Stadium on Friday night against the Gaels before traveling to Lowell, Mass., on Sunday. Both matches are slated for 7 p.m.
ARMY (0-0-0, 0-0-0 Patriot League)
• Army opens its year at home for the fifth-straight season, posting a 2-2-0 record over that span.
• The Black Knights were selected seventh in the Preseason Patriot League Poll with firstie midfielder Clare Shea earning Preseason All-Patriot League honors.
• The Cadets return their three leading scorers from 2016 in Shea (4 goals, 13 points), cow midfielder Samantha Sullenger (4 goals, 9 points) and firstie forward Madison McGinn (2 goals, 5 points).
• Army will have a new goalkeeper commanding its defense for the first time in four years with the graduation of Jordan Cassalia last spring.
HOW TO FOLLOW - IONA
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IONA (0-0-0, 0-0-0 MAAC)
• Army sports an all-time record of 12-11-1 against Iona dating back to 1986.
• This is Iona's first meeting with Army since 2009 and the first at West Point since 2007.
• The last time the Gaels played on the Banks of the Hudson, the Black Knights came away with a 3-0 victory.
• Midfielder Amber Crispin led the squad in scoring as a freshman in 2016 with four goals and two assists for 10 points.
• Iona was tabbed 10th in the MAAC Preseason Poll.
• The Gaels' will look to use a combination of fresh talent and veteran leadership as they welcome eight newcomers to join a roster that includes nine combined seniors and graduate students in 2017.
HOW TO FOLLOW – UMASS LOWELL
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UMASS LOWELL (0-0-0, 0-0-0 America East)
• UMass Lowell will open its season on Sunday night against Army in the first-ever meeting between the two squads.
• Since making the jump to Division I, the Riverhawks are 0-3-1 in season openers.
• Lowell is under the direction of new head coach Francesco D'Agostino, who is looking for his team to keep possession of the ball and build from their own half.
• Key returners for the Riverhawks include their three captains: forward Katelyn Vieira, midfielder Rachel Morrier and goalkeeper Julia Schneider.
• Vieira led the team in goals (4) and points (8) last season.
• Morrier, who is serving as team captain for the second year, recorded three goals and an assist in 2016.
• Schneider posted a career-high in save percentage at .811, while recording career lows in goals against (18) and goals against average (1.19).
For more information on Army West Point women's soccer, visit GoArmyWestPoint.com and follow @ArmyWP_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
The Black Knights will christen the newly-renovated Clinton Field at Malek Stadium on Friday night against the Gaels before traveling to Lowell, Mass., on Sunday. Both matches are slated for 7 p.m.
ARMY (0-0-0, 0-0-0 Patriot League)
• Army opens its year at home for the fifth-straight season, posting a 2-2-0 record over that span.
• The Black Knights were selected seventh in the Preseason Patriot League Poll with firstie midfielder Clare Shea earning Preseason All-Patriot League honors.
• The Cadets return their three leading scorers from 2016 in Shea (4 goals, 13 points), cow midfielder Samantha Sullenger (4 goals, 9 points) and firstie forward Madison McGinn (2 goals, 5 points).
• Army will have a new goalkeeper commanding its defense for the first time in four years with the graduation of Jordan Cassalia last spring.
Live Stats | Watch on PLN
TWITTER • ArmyWP_WSoccer
INSTAGRAM • ArmyWP_WSoccer
IONA (0-0-0, 0-0-0 MAAC)
• Army sports an all-time record of 12-11-1 against Iona dating back to 1986.
• This is Iona's first meeting with Army since 2009 and the first at West Point since 2007.
• The last time the Gaels played on the Banks of the Hudson, the Black Knights came away with a 3-0 victory.
• Midfielder Amber Crispin led the squad in scoring as a freshman in 2016 with four goals and two assists for 10 points.
• Iona was tabbed 10th in the MAAC Preseason Poll.
• The Gaels' will look to use a combination of fresh talent and veteran leadership as they welcome eight newcomers to join a roster that includes nine combined seniors and graduate students in 2017.
Live Stats | Video
TWITTER • ArmyWP_WSoccer
INSTAGRAM • ArmyWP_WSoccer
UMASS LOWELL (0-0-0, 0-0-0 America East)
• UMass Lowell will open its season on Sunday night against Army in the first-ever meeting between the two squads.
• Since making the jump to Division I, the Riverhawks are 0-3-1 in season openers.
• Lowell is under the direction of new head coach Francesco D'Agostino, who is looking for his team to keep possession of the ball and build from their own half.
• Key returners for the Riverhawks include their three captains: forward Katelyn Vieira, midfielder Rachel Morrier and goalkeeper Julia Schneider.
• Vieira led the team in goals (4) and points (8) last season.
• Morrier, who is serving as team captain for the second year, recorded three goals and an assist in 2016.
• Schneider posted a career-high in save percentage at .811, while recording career lows in goals against (18) and goals against average (1.19).
For more information on Army West Point women's soccer, visit GoArmyWestPoint.com and follow @ArmyWP_WSoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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