Winthrop women's soccer kicks off their home season against UT-Chattanooga on Sunday at 5 p.m. at Eagle Field. This matchup marks the second encounter between the teams, with UTC winning the previous match 4-0. Winthrop, coming off a 4-2 loss against Western Carolina, aims to secure their first win of the season while UTC looks to improve their record after a recent draw.

By the Numbers
  • Winthrop has an all-time record of 157-199-52 in women's soccer, including a 0-1 record against UTC.
  • The Eagles lost their season opener 4-2 to Western Carolina, with two goals scored by Lindsay Sheets and Monssi Avila-Gutierrez.
State of Play
  • Winthrop has 13 returning players and a notable influx of talent with eight freshmen and one transfer.
  • Head coach Spencer Smith is entering his 17th season, guiding a team picked to finish sixth in the Big South Conference Preseason Poll.
What's Next

After facing UTC, Winthrop will host VMI on August 20, seeking to gain momentum from their home stand and improve their early season performance.

Bottom Line

Winthrop women's soccer is gearing up for an important home opener against UTC, making it essential for the team to leverage their home field advantage and capitalize on the early season to build confidence and a winning streak.