Vermont women's soccer team suffered a 2-0 loss to Sacred Heart in their home opener at Virtue Field. The Catamounts, now 0-1-1, failed to convert possession into scoring opportunities, despite a solid performance from goalkeeper Sydney Slusser, who made five saves. Sacred Heart capitalized on their chances, scoring two goals in the second half to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Vermont recorded 2 shots on goal, led by Della Weir.
  • Sacred Heart had 4 shots on goal, resulting in 2 goals.
Yes, But

Head Coach Kristi Huizenga acknowledged that while the loss was disappointing, the situation created opportunities for learning and improvement, particularly in utilizing possession to create scoring chances.

State of Play
  • The game was scoreless at halftime, with only a few close calls from both teams.
  • Vermont had an equal number of corner kicks (2) compared to Sacred Heart.
What's Next

The Catamounts will seek to bounce back in their next game against Yale on Thursday, August 20, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET.

Bottom Line

The loss highlights the need for Vermont to convert their possession into goal-scoring opportunities moving forward. Team focus will be on addressing these issues in upcoming practices.