Temple University Athletics

Temple Set to Face Iona in Season Opener
8.13.25 | Women's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA – Temple Women's Soccer is set to kick off the 2025 season with a home matchup against Iona on Thursday night at the Temple Sports Complex. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
News in the Nest
- Shari Atkins, Teagan Harkins, and Valentina Bitterwolf have been named to the 2025 American Athletic Conference Watch List.
- Head Coach Chris Shaw has signed 12 newcomers for the 2025 campaign, including 10 freshmen and two transfers.
- Of the 10 freshmen, five hail from international backgrounds.
- The Owls' current roster features four seniors—three of whom return from last year's squad.
Scouting Iona
- The Gaels wrapped up the 2024 season with a 6-10-4 overall record, going 5-4-1 at home and 1-6-3 on the road.
- Iona defeated Temple, 2-0, last season at Mazzella Field.
- The Gaels ended their 2024 campaign on a three-game losing streak, falling to Quinnipiac, Manhattan, and again to Quinnipiac in the first round of the MAAC Tournament.
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