Temple University Athletics

Thursday, August 14
Philadelphia, Pa.
7:00pm

Temple University

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Iona

WSOC

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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