Junior Mia De Villegas-Decker scored her first career goal in her first start, leading American University's women's soccer team to a 1-1 draw against Richmond. The Eagles, represented by freshman goalkeeper Riley Molbury, who recorded five saves, will play their first home game against Longwood on August 23. This match saw De Villegas-Decker net the opener early in the eighth minute, but Richmond quickly equalized a minute and a half later. The match was tightly contested, with Richmond outshooting the Eagles.

By the Numbers
  • De Villegas-Decker scored in the eighth minute, marking her first career goal.
  • Goalkeeper Molbury made five saves, averaging six saves per game over her first three starts.
  • Richmond had 16 total shots compared to AU's 9.
State of Play
  • The Eagles are 0-0-1 for the season after this draw.
  • The next match is scheduled for August 23 at home against Longwood.
What's Next

The Eagles will look to capitalize on their home advantage against Longwood, aiming for their first win of the season and to build on momentum from the draw at Richmond.

Bottom Line

De Villegas-Decker's promising debut highlights the potential of the Eagles' lineup, suggesting they could become a stronger competitive force as the season progresses.