TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati women's soccer program begins a three-game home stand by hosting the Louisville Cardinals on Thursday inside Gettler Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and fans can participate in tye dying t-shirts along with Bearcat thunder sticks exclusively for UC students.
Cincinnati enters the match 2-1-0 after falling to Central Michigan, 2-1. The Bearcats could not overcome a quick start by the Chippewas, scoring both their goals in the first 11 minutes of action.
// FELTON'S FEELIN' IT
Freshman Rylee Felton is off to a stellar start in her debut season. Felton has scored in two of the last three games for the Bearcats, including the game-winning goal in the season opener vs. Murray State. She recorded Cincinnati's lone goal against Central Michigan this past Sunday.
// SPREADING THE WEALTH
Cincinnati has seen several players contribute to the scoresheet in the early stages of this season. So far, five different players have scored, compared to just eight throughout the entirety of last season. Fifth-year player Ellie Flower brings back her leadership in the offense, having returned as a top scorer and already notched one goal this season.
// SCOUTING THE CARDINALS
Last season showcased significant breakthroughs for the Cardinals, including their first-ever victory over Duke and a historic draw against Virginia. Louisville also set a program record with five draws, underscoring their competitiveness in tough matchups.
Louisville faces the task of replenishing its offensive firepower after a season that saw limited goal production. Molly Cochran and Emersen Jennings, each with two goals last year, lead the returning scorers. The return of Brooke Dardano and Amber Jackson from injury promises added depth, with Jackson boasting an impressive career tally of eight goals and eight assists.
Defensively, the Cardinals benefit from the return of Karsyn Cherry, known for her scoring ability from the backline with three goals in her freshman season.
In goal, Erynn Floyd returns after starting 32 of the last 34 games across two seasons, setting a career-high with 62 saves last year.
Head Coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes enters her 25th season leading a squad marked by a blend of seasoned returners and promising newcomers. Louisville boasts a roster of 14 players returning from the 2023 season, which marked several historic milestones for the program.
// CLIFTON CONFIDENCE
Head coach Erica Demers and her staff adopted a saying at the beginning of the season to help the team adapt to the changes at hand and embody the team's mindset and playing style, which is to play with "Clifton Confidence."
The effect of Clifton Confidence became a reality during the match against then-ranked No. 6 BYU, where the team went and shocked the Cougars and 5,000 fans in attendance, walking away with a 1-1 draw against one best scoring teams in the nation, and a team that advanced all the way to the 2023 College Cup Final Four.
// NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
The Bearcats 2024 roster features eight freshman and three transfers. Coley Sidloski (Ohio State), Ashlyn Basinger (Maryland) and Jenna Daveler (Old Dominion) all come with previous collegiate experience.
During the spring season, Sidloski was an immediate spark for the Bearcats scoring two goals in two games. She also scored the first goal in Cincinnati's exhibition match against the Northern Kentucky Norse.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. and fans can participate in tye dying t-shirts along with Bearcat thunder sticks exclusively for UC students.
Cincinnati enters the match 2-1-0 after falling to Central Michigan, 2-1. The Bearcats could not overcome a quick start by the Chippewas, scoring both their goals in the first 11 minutes of action.
// FELTON'S FEELIN' IT
Freshman Rylee Felton is off to a stellar start in her debut season. Felton has scored in two of the last three games for the Bearcats, including the game-winning goal in the season opener vs. Murray State. She recorded Cincinnati's lone goal against Central Michigan this past Sunday.
// SPREADING THE WEALTH
Cincinnati has seen several players contribute to the scoresheet in the early stages of this season. So far, five different players have scored, compared to just eight throughout the entirety of last season. Fifth-year player Ellie Flower brings back her leadership in the offense, having returned as a top scorer and already notched one goal this season.
// SCOUTING THE CARDINALS
Last season showcased significant breakthroughs for the Cardinals, including their first-ever victory over Duke and a historic draw against Virginia. Louisville also set a program record with five draws, underscoring their competitiveness in tough matchups.
Louisville faces the task of replenishing its offensive firepower after a season that saw limited goal production. Molly Cochran and Emersen Jennings, each with two goals last year, lead the returning scorers. The return of Brooke Dardano and Amber Jackson from injury promises added depth, with Jackson boasting an impressive career tally of eight goals and eight assists.
Defensively, the Cardinals benefit from the return of Karsyn Cherry, known for her scoring ability from the backline with three goals in her freshman season.
In goal, Erynn Floyd returns after starting 32 of the last 34 games across two seasons, setting a career-high with 62 saves last year.
Head Coach Karen Ferguson-Dayes enters her 25th season leading a squad marked by a blend of seasoned returners and promising newcomers. Louisville boasts a roster of 14 players returning from the 2023 season, which marked several historic milestones for the program.
// CLIFTON CONFIDENCE
Head coach Erica Demers and her staff adopted a saying at the beginning of the season to help the team adapt to the changes at hand and embody the team's mindset and playing style, which is to play with "Clifton Confidence."
The effect of Clifton Confidence became a reality during the match against then-ranked No. 6 BYU, where the team went and shocked the Cougars and 5,000 fans in attendance, walking away with a 1-1 draw against one best scoring teams in the nation, and a team that advanced all the way to the 2023 College Cup Final Four.
// NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
The Bearcats 2024 roster features eight freshman and three transfers. Coley Sidloski (Ohio State), Ashlyn Basinger (Maryland) and Jenna Daveler (Old Dominion) all come with previous collegiate experience.
During the spring season, Sidloski was an immediate spark for the Bearcats scoring two goals in two games. She also scored the first goal in Cincinnati's exhibition match against the Northern Kentucky Norse.