SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The Skidmore College women's soccer team will kick off its 2025 season on Friday at Wachenheim Field at 3 p.m. when it plays host to SUNY Brockport. The Thoroughbreds returned to the NCAA Tournament in 2024 for the first time since 2013 and are aiming to make back-to-back appearances. The Thoroughbreds and Golden Eagles played to a scoreless tie at the start of the 2024 season.
 
The 2024 campaign concluded in the NCAA First Round after a thrilling back-and-forth battle with Case Western Reserve. Skidmore finished 11-4-3 after going unbeaten over the first nine contests. Skidmore was 5-2-2 in league play and defeated RIT, 1-0, in the first round of the Liberty League Tournament at home.
 
THE SCHEDULE AHEAD
Just two of Skidmore's first six non-league games will be played at home. After a weekend in Oneonta, Skidmore hosts Plattsburgh State on Wednesday, Sept. 10 as part of a doubleheader. Liberty League play is set to begin on Wednesday, Sept. 24 when the Thoroughbreds host Clarkson.
 
Other league home contests include Ithaca (10/4), William Smith (10/11), Union (10/22), and Vassar (10/25). The Liberty League Tournament will start on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
 
RETURNING
The Thoroughbreds have 22 returners to the roster in 2025, including All-Liberty League Third Team honoree Olivia Chandler. The Thoroughbreds also return second-leading scorer Abby Lewis (6-3—15) and assist leader Ellianna Caporusso, who tallied eight – one shy of tying the program's single-season record. Avery Rogers started 16 games for Skidmore in goal and is back for her senior season.
 
INCOMING
Skidmore welcomes the addition of six first-year players to the program and one sophomore transfer.
 
PROGRAM HISTORY
Skidmore's 2024 NCAA Tournament bid marked the program's seventh all-time appearance. Skidmore has boasted four United Soccer Coaches All-Americans and two CSC Academic All-Americans®.
 
Thoroughbred head coach Lacey Walsh enters her 15^th season coaching the green and gold with an overall record of 99-87-28 (.528). She will become the second coach in program history to reach 100 wins when she claims her next victory.
 
FROM HEAD COACH LACEY WALSH
"This group has the talent, leadership, and energy to do great things. We're looking forward to the challenges ahead and to continuing to build the future of our program together."