West Chester University鈥檚 women's soccer team has been named the preseason favorite to win the PSAC East title, marking a strong follow-up to their successful 2022 season. The Golden Rams finished last fall with a 9-1-4 record in league play, earning the PSAC East Regular Season title before advancing in the NCAA Tournament. Key players returning include Kianna Barber, who scored 13 goals last season, and Grace Keen, who recorded 14 shutouts in goal. The team dominated the PSAC preseason poll, receiving all seven first-place votes, with Kutztown, Bloomsburg, Shepherd, and Millersville rounding out the top five. Their season kicks off on August 27 against Jefferson.

By the Numbers
  • West Chester finished 9-1-4 in the PSAC East last season.
  • Kianna Barber scored 13 goals and had 31 points last season.
State of Play
  • West Chester ranked sixth in the Division II Preseason poll.
  • The team aims for its second National Quarterfinal appearance in four seasons.
What's Next

West Chester will begin its season with three consecutive away games, starting with Jefferson on August 27 and followed by matches against Bloomsburg and East Stroudsburg. The home opener is set for September 5 against Lackawanna.

Bottom Line

With a strong returning roster and momentum from last season, West Chester is poised to defend its PSAC East title and advance further in the NCAA Tournament, making them a team to watch this season.