The Fordham women's soccer team launches its 34th season with two challenging road matches against 14th-ranked Georgetown and Maryland. Coming off back-to-back winning seasons, the Rams aim to build on a 10-7-3 record and semifinal appearance in the Atlantic 10 Championship. Senior Lena Johnsen and sophomore Renata Mercedes have earned preseason All-Conference honors, highlighting the team's competitive edge as they head into the season.

By the Numbers
  • Fordham finished last season with a record of 10-7-3 overall and 5-4-1 in the Atlantic 10.
  • Johnsen scored 4 goals and had 4 assists for a total of 12 points last season.
State of Play
  • Fordham is ranked fourth in the Atlantic 10 preseason coaches' poll.
  • The Rams face a Georgetown team ranked 14th by the United Soccer Coaches.
What's Next

Following this week鈥檚 matches, Fordham will play against Manhattan at home on August 20th and then road-trip to Marist on August 23rd, looking to capitalize on their early momentum.

Bottom Line

The Rams are poised to compete at a high level in 2026, backed by seasoned players and promising new talent while seeking a deep run in the Atlantic 10 Championship.