Terps Open 2015 Campaign at Home
8/20/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The Maryland women's soccer team opens its 2015 season with a pair of home matches at Ludwig Field this weekend. The Terps will take on Kent State Friday at 7 p.m., before facing Navy on Sunday with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
• The Navy match will be streamed on BTN2Go.com and the BTN2Go app via BTN Plus, which will require an additional subscription. Fans can access all Big Ten content on BTN Plus for $119.95 per year or a $14.95 monthly subscription. A Maryland School Pass for BTN Plus, which includes all Terrapin contests, home and away, on BTN Plus for $79.95 per year or for a $9.95 monthly subscription.
• Live stats for both contests are available here.
• Friday night's match against Kent State will be Camper Reunion Night. All campers who attaned the Women's Soccer Camp get in free.
• Sunday night's contest against Navy will be Heroes Night. All police, EMT, and active and retired military will be honored. For more information contact Seven Donlan at sdonlan@umd.edu.
Quick Hits
• Maryland has a 17-9-2 lifetime record in season openers dating back to the 1987 season. The Terps hold a 9-0-1 record against Navy all-time, including two wins and a draw under current head coach Jonathan Morgan. Maryland's only meeting with Kent State came in 2007, a 1-1 draw.
• The Terrapins finished the 2014 season with a 5-7-6 record including three Big Ten victories. Maryland played a total of eight overtime contests.
• Maryland goalkeeper Rachelle Beanlands held a goals against average of 0.86 in 2014, the sixth best mark in Maryland history. Beanlands' 59 starts ranks fourth among goalkeepers in Maryland history and she is seven starts away from the all-time record.
• Beanlands' career GAA of 1.14 is the fourth best in school history.
• After six assists last season, senior Shannon Collins sits with 14 career assists which slots her t-16 in Maryland history.
• Maryland features six players (Beanlands, Collins, Barger, Fichtner, Gerlitz, Molina) that started all 18 contests last season.
• The Terrapins saw a total of 11 players notch goals last season. Seven of those players return.
• Maryland won both of its non-conference home contests last season. The Terps are 8-1-0 at home against non-conference foes under Jonathan Morgan.
Six Named to Leadership Group
• Head coach Jonathan Morgan announced his six-member leadership group for the 2015 season on Aug. 4.
• Seniors Sarah Fichtner, Shannon Collins, Erika Nelson, Rachelle Beanlands, Riley Barger and sophomore Alex Anthony make up the unit.
Three Terps Named B1G PLayers to Watch
• Senior goalkeeper Rachelle Beanlands, senior midfielder Sarah Fichtner and senior defender Erika Nelson were named to the Big Ten players to watch list.
BIG TEN WOMEN'S SOCCER PRESEASON PLAYERS TO WATCH
Sarah Fichtner, Maryland, Sr., MidfieldRachelle Beanlands, Maryland, Sr., Goalkeeper
Erika Nelson, Maryland, Sr., Defense
Jannelle Flaws, Illinois, Sr., Forward
Hope D'Addario, Illinois, Jr., Defense
Nicole Breece, Illinois, Sr., Midfield
Sarah Stone, Indiana, Sr., Goalkeeper
Marissa Borschke, Indiana, Jr., Defense
Kayla Smith, Indiana, So., Forward
Hannah Clark, Iowa, Sr., Goalkeeper
Amanda Lulek, Iowa, Jr., Defense
Corey Burns, Iowa, Jr., Defense
Nicky Waldeck, Michigan, Jr., Forward
Corinne Harris, Michigan, Sr., Midfield
Ani Sarkisian, Michigan, So., Forward
Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz, Michigan State, Sr., Defense
Jamie Cheslik, Michigan State, So., Forward
Alex Gjonaj, Michigan State, Sr., Defense
Josee Stiever, Minnesota, Jr., Midfield
Simone Kolander, Minnesota, Jr., Forward
Haley Helverson, Minnesota, Sr., Defense
Jaycie Johnson, Nebraska, Jr., Forward
Caroline Flynn, Nebraska, Jr., Midfield
Jaylyn Odermann, Nebraska, Sr., Defender
Niki Sebo, Northwestern, Sr., Midfield
Addison Steiner, Northwestern, Jr., Forward
Margo McGinty, Northwestern, Sr., Defense/Midfield
Morgan Wolcott, Ohio State, Jr., Forward
Nichelle Prince, Ohio State, Jr., Forward
Sarah Roberts, Ohio State, Fr., Midfield
Raquel Rodriguez, Penn State, Sr., Midfield
Mallory Weber, Penn State, Sr., Midfield
Britt Eckerstrom, Penn State, Sr., Goalkeeper
Kim Love, Purdue, Sr., Defense
Maddy Williams, Purdue, Jr., Forward
Melissa Casella, Purdue, Jr., Midfield
Casey Murphy, Rutgers, So., Goalkeeper
Brianne Reed, Rutgers, Sr., Defense
Madison Tiernan, Rutgers, Jr., Forward
Rose Lavelle, Wisconsin, Jr., Midfield
Kinley McNicoll, Wisconsin, Sr., Midfield
Bri Stelzer, Wisconsin, Sr., Defense
Preview Videos
"It's going to be a big year." - Alex Anthony is ready to score some goals in 2015. #FearTheTurtle #GRIT http://t.co/jL9daDdHLt
— Maryland W. Soccer (@MarylandWSoccer) August 12, 2015
.@kayshea12 sounds pretty excited for this season! Are you? #FearTheTurtle #GRIT http://t.co/QnzKXkylax
— Maryland W. Soccer (@MarylandWSoccer) August 6, 2015
Terrapin Goal Club
• As a member, you will agree to donate a specific dollar amount for every goal scored and shutout during the 2015 season (# of goals or shutouts x pledge= total donation). Supporters may also choose to double their pledge for goals or shutouts during post-season play.
