Maryland (3-1-0) vs. Navy (3-0-1)
August 28, 2025
Ludwig Field
7:00 p.m.
B1G+
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland returns home to host Navy Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Ludwig Field. Fans can watch on B1G+ and follow updates on X @TerpsWSoccer.
Terps Gain Experience in Road Test
- Maryland (3-1) experienced its first 2025 defeat Sunday night, falling 2-0 on the road to Old Dominion (2-0-1)
- Old Dominion's first goal was confirmed after video review, ending Maryland's streak of 287 scoreless minutes to start the season
- Goalkeeper Faith Luckey made a career-high seven saves, including six in the first half, keeping the Terps competitive throughout the match
- Alyssa Abramson recorded Maryland's first shot in the 11th minute
- Despite the loss, the Terps showed resilience and strong defensive effort
Terps huddle after the game / Photo courtesy of ODU Athletics.
the matchup
- Last meeting: August 29, 2024 – Terps won 1-0 on the road in Annapolis
- Overall record vs. Navy: 12-2-4
- Home record vs. Navy: 9-1-1
- First matchup: October 17, 1987 – Terps w
New Leadership
- The Terrapins are 3-1 under head coach Michael Marchiano in 2025, winning three consecutive matches for the first time since Sept. 3-10 2023. All three of those wins also came in shutout fashion.
- Marchiano was appointed as the program's head coach in December 2024 after serving as interim head coach during the latter part of the 2024 season. A Maryland soccer alumnus and two-time national champion, he is determined to guide Terrapin soccer back to championship form.
- In the 2023–24 season, Marchiano served as Maryland's women's assistant coach, helping the Terrapins compile a 34-9-3 record and make consecutive NCAA Quarterfinal appearances.
B1G Players to watch
- Kelsey Smith, Emily Lenhard and Tahirah Turnage-Morales have all been named 2025 B1G Players to Watch.
- Kelsey Smith, forward, and now a redshirt junior, played all 19 matches last season with 14 starts, logging 877 minutes. She recorded two goals, two assists, and five shots in a single match.
- Emily Lenhard, a midfielder, had an impressive 2024 freshman season, playing all 19 games with 13 starts and logging 1,185 minutes. She finished with one goal, three assists, and multiple multi-shot performances. She's now entering her sophomore year.
- Tahirah Turnage Morales, a defender and redshirt sophomore in 2024, started all 19 matches, logging 1,612 minutes. She played the full 90 minutes in 16 games and took two shots on the season.
Fun at ludwig
- Sunday, Aug. 31 | Noon | vs. Florida Gators
Celebrate National Eat Outside Day at Ludwig with fun tailgate games like cornhole and sidewalk chalk. Freshmen, enter to win essential dorm gear! Kids in 8th grade and below get free admission with their soccer jersey. Don't miss the bracelet-making station and keep an eye out for Testudo, our favorite mascot!
- Thursday, Sept. 18 | 7 PM | vs. Indiana Hoosiers
Get ready to Disco After Dark at Ludwig with glitter tattoos, a disco photo booth, and glow-in-the-dark gear! The first 150 students get a free disco-themed tee. Local high school teams can RSVP for free admission. Enjoy live tunes from the Maryland Pep Band and watch for Testudo roaming the field!
- Sunday, Oct. 5 | Noon | vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
Join us in celebrating our seniors and alumni!
- Sunday, Oct. 26 | 1 PM | vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Join us for Legally Blonde Day and show your pink pride for Breast Cancer Awareness! Sorority members are invited to celebrate in style. Arrive early for a free ice cream sundae and make your own pink poster before kickoff. Stay after the game for player autographs and, of course, spot Testudo!
