WASHINGTON – GW women’s soccer opened up its 2022 campaign on Thursday afternoon at the Mount Vernon Soccer Field, battling UMBC to a 1-1 draw.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
24th minute: GW got on the board first thanks to Rachel Sorken’s first goal of the season. Sorkenn buried the shot from 12 yards out after a nice feed into the box by Margaret Rabbitt.
42nd minute: UMBC knotted the game at one following a goal off a corner kick. Meghan McKye was the goalscorer for the Retrievers, and she found the back of the net following a cross from teammate Lola Negrete.
NOTEWORTHY:
• In the 85th minute, GW had a chance to take the lead via a penalty. However, UMBC goalkeeper Morgan McGruder was able to save Isabelle Eskay’s penalty attempt.
• Thursday was Sorkenn’s first game in almost two seasons, having missed all of 2021 due to an injury.
• Sorkenn’s goal was her first since November 10, 2019 at Saint Louis. She now has 14 career goals.
• Avril Silva, Aza Keohan, Tia Harrison, Grace Crowe, Aoi Kataoka and Caitlin Cunningham all made their Buff & Blue debut Thursday afternoon.
• GW led the way in most of the statistical categories, holding a 10-5 advantage in shots, an 8-1 advantage in shots on target and an 8-4 advantage in corner kicks.
UP NEXT:
• GW continues its season-opening homestand on Sunday when it welcomes William & Mary to the Mount Vernon Soccer Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 pm with live coverage available on ESPN+.