WOMEN'S SOCCER vs.VCU
WHERE: George Mason Stadium; Fairfax, Va.
WHEN: Saturday, October 11 at 6 p.m.
RECORDS: George Mason (4-7-2, 3-2-0), VCU (4-8-2, 2-3-0)
LAST MEETING: George Mason and VCU played to a 0-0 stalemate on September 22, 2024
ALL-TIME SERIES: Patriots lead, 15-11-10
WATCH: ESPN+
LIVE STATS
TICKETS: Tickets for the 2025 George Mason Women's Soccer season are on sale. All regular season home games will require a ticket for entry. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under as well as George Mason faculty/staff. Tickets can be purchased online, by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at 703-993-3270, or at the George Mason Stadium Gate on game day. Discounted rates and special experiences are available for groups of 15 or more. More information on Women's Soccer tickets can be found HERE.
PROMOTIONS: It's Kids Night at the George Mason Women's Soccer game! Fans can enjoy fun activities including face painting, a coloring station, and poster-making. During halftime, there will be a special recognition in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the WAGS Tournament. After the game, stick around to meet the team and get autographs from George Mason Women's Soccer players. Don't forget - admission is free for students! Free tickets are available in advance on Mason360 or at the game.
Fairfax, Va. -- The George Mason Patriots (4-7-2, 3-2-0) return home to face the VCU Rams (4-8-2, 2-3-0) on Saturday, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. at George Mason Stadium. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Mason dropped their second Atlantic 10 matchup this season against the Duquesne Dukes last Sunday by the score of 0-1. Although, the Patriots remain undefeated against conference opponents at home.
In Sunday's loss to the Dukes, Mason managed only three shot attempts over the full 90 minutes of play. The Patriots will be looking to reignite their offense in order to return to the win column. During the Green and Gold's last appearance at George Mason Stadium, the home crowd was treated to a show as Mason netted a season-high four goals in a 4-0 victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. As the Patriots prepare to return to their home turf, they will look to rediscover their offensive rhythm and build momentum heading into the second half of conference play.
SCOUTING THE RAMS
Leading the Rams are freshman forward Isabelle Franklin and redshirt junior forward Jensyn Lins, both of whom have recorded eight points this season. Franklin and Lins have each contributed two goals and four assists, playing pivotal roles in VCU's attack. Junior midfielder Vivian Vendt has also added two goals to the Rams' tally. Beyond their primary offensive contributors, six additional players have each found the back of the net once.
Defensively, junior goalkeeper Mia Pongratz has started all 14 matches for the Rams. She has recorded three shutouts, made 67 saves, and holds a goals-against average of 2.01.
ABOUT THE PATRIOTS
Head coach Aaron Brunner is beginning his second year leading the Green and Gold.
George Mason returns 14 players, with six seniors, six juniors and two sophomores. Seniors include goalkeeper Selamawit Caldart (Shorewood, Wis.), defenders Tessa Niedzwiedzki (Boca Raton, Fla.) and Zoë Vidaurre (Clarksburg, Md.), and midfielders Mia Casciani (Ashburn, Va.) and Rachel Eberly (Denver, Pa.).
Juniors on the team include defenders Julia Bike (Trumbull, Conn.), Ariana Bliven (Parker, Colo.) and Carly Passaro (Farmington, Conn.), midfielders Maria Franjicic (Carlisle, Pa.) and Molly Starner (Boiling Springs, Pa.) along with midfielder/defender Madyson Taylor (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.).
Returning for their sophomore campaigns are Midfielder Isabella Yousefi (Hampton, Va.) and and defender Kate Bowers (Reston, Va.).
The Patriots added 11 players for the 2025 season. Freshman goalkeeper Kylie Brookfield (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) along with midfielders Julia Buono (Oradell, N.J.), Adriana Bonanno (Holly Springs, N.C.) and Kasey Maida (Burke, Va.) are beginning their GMU careers.
Forward Aaliyah Schinaman (San Mateo, Calif.), and midfielders Jordan Felton (Waldorf, Md.) and Ariana Reyes (Washington, D.C.) are graduate student transfers looking to make their mark this season.
Also joining the Green and Gold this season are junior goalkeeper Libby Davy (Adelaide, Australia), sophomore defender/midfielder Gianna Chrapek (Richmond, Va.), redshirt sophomore Mia Arevalo-Delcid (Manassas, Va.), and redshirt freshman Vanessa Sarf (Manalapan, N.J.).
PATRIOTS SCHEDULE
The George Mason University Women's Soccer Team's 2025 schedule features a competitive slate of matchups highlighted by regional rivalries, Atlantic 10 battles, and a strong mix of home and away contests. The Patriots will play 18 regular season matches, including 10 at home at George Mason Stadium.
George Mason began the campaign with a 1-1 draw on the road at William & Mary on Thursday, August 14.
The Patriots wrapped up August with a four-game stretch that included home matches against Delaware and James Madison, followed by road games at Villanova and UPenn.
The Green & Gold rounded out non-conference play in September with a 1-0 win at Loyola Maryland and a 0-0 draw against American.
Mason kicked off A-10 play with a 2-1 home victory over George Washington on Saturday, September 20. Following matchups against Richmond, La Salle, St. Bonaventure, and Duquesne, the Patriots now hold a 3-2-0 conference record.
The Green & Gold will close out the regular season with five more A-10 matchups, hosting VCU (Oct. 11) and Davidson (Oct. 16), traveling to Fordham (Oct.19) and Dayton (Oct. 23), and finishing at home against Saint Joseph's on Sunday, October 26.
