NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt soccer opens the road portion of the 2023 season with a visit to Kansas on Thursday at 8 p.m. at Rock Chalk Park. This is the lone road contest for the Commodores during the first seven games of the season.
The first match between the two squads will be highlighted by freshman Sydney Watts facing her sister Lexie, a sophomore forward for the Jayhawks.
The Dores return to action after outshooting UMass 23-4 in a 0-0 draw on Sunday afternoon. Vanderbilt tallied 11 shots in the second half that were saved by Minutewomen keeper Bella Mendoza, while Sara Wodjelko answered with two saves for the Commodores to keep the score even.
2022 Recap
- Last season, Vanderbilt finished SEC play tied for second in the East Division. The Dores went on to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in the last six seasons before being knocked out by No. 12 Northwestern in the second round.
- Vandy returns 19 individuals from last year’s roster and has added seven new faces.
- The Commodores look to make up for the lost veteran experience of Raegan Kelley, Peyton Cutshall and Ella Shamburger, who combined for 17 goals and 45 points.
Preseason Honors
- Five Commodores highlighted the SEC Preseason Watchlist – Maya Antoine, Abi Brighton, Rachel Deresky, Hannah McLaughlin and newcomer Jada Konte.
- Antoine was also named to the United Soccer Coaches 2023 Preseason Watchlist for Defenders.
