WASHINGTON – Eight seniors will be honored and a ceremonial ribbon will be cut prior to the American University women's soccer game on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. against UMBC. The pre-game events will begin at 3:30 p.m. with the ribbon-cutting, followed by the Senior Day Ceremony at 3:40 p.m.

Quick Info

• Date/Time: Sunday, September 7; 4 pm
• Site: Washington, D.C. (Reeves Field)
• Series History: AU leads, 15-7-2
• TV: ESPN+
• Talent: Ryan Piers
• Admission: FREE for all home games

Parking on Campus

• As of August 25, parking on campus is being actively monitored seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• We are offering a special Fall Season Parking Pass exclusively for AU Athletics fans and supporters. For just $50, this pass will provide convenient access to campus parking from the date of purchase through November 23. The pass is only valid for home field hockey, volleyball, men's and women's soccer home games. 
• Click HERE to purchase your Fall Season Parking Pass.
• If you prefer not to purchase the season pass, parking is still available on a per-event basis.
  • Event Parking: $10 per contest for games held after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends (available through the PayByPhone app in any garage using code (211950).
  • Hourly Parking: Standard hourly garage rates apply from 8 am-10 pm in the Katzen Arts Center and School of International Service garages.
• Find a detailed campus map here.

How to Get to Reeves Field

• Due to ongoing construction of the adjacent Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance, entrance to Reeves Field for early-season home soccer contests will be at the south stairwell. 
• From campus parking locations, please use the pedestrian walkway alongside the Media Production Center and enter by the President Kennedy speech marker and flagpole plaza.

Reeves Field & Greenberg Track Renovation Complete

• Over the past eight months, Reeves Field and Greenberg Track, the home of American University's men's and women's soccer and cross country/track programs, underwent a $1.5 million renovation.
• With a brand-new, bermudagrass surface, state-of-the-art irrigation and drainage systems, along with a new scoreboard, Reeves Field will now cement itself as one of the premier soccer facilities in the Washington, D.C., area. Greenberg Track has a new, high-caliber track surface installed to support the training of AU's varsity running student-athletes and benefit the entire university community.
• With the construction of the Alan and Amy Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance also near completion, the forward progress of AU Athletics facilities ensures their major role in a bright future for the Eagles.
• Support of the AU Athletics Champions Fund is crucial to the success of all facility improvements, as well as to the overall student-athlete experience. Click HERE to donate today!

What to Know About American

• Three one-goal decisions are included in the Eagles 0-5-1 record so far as they continue to seek their first victory.
• Last week, AU lost 2-1 to Howard at home before dropping a 3-1 contest on the road at William & Mary. Earlier this week, AU's defense was strong in a 2-0 loss to #10 South Carolina in which they faced 21 total shots including nine on goal.
• Sophomore Nariah Goldman and graduate student Jennifer McGuire have two goals apiece this season, while five players have one assist each including McGuire.
• Senior Tamera Taylor-Moore has made the last two starts in goal, and came up with seven saves against #10 South Carolina.
• Defenders Eliza Fisher (senior) and Natalia Croce (freshman) have both played every minute of all six games so far for AU, with Fisher posting an assist in a 1-1 draw against VCU.
• In her fifth season at the helm in 2024, head coach Marsha Harper led the Eagles to a 6-6-3 overall record—the program's most victories since 2019.
• Fisher and Avery Klingensmith both started in all of the Eagles' games in 2024, while McGuire and senior Phoebe Merrigan made 13 starts each.

What to Know About UMBC

• UMBC lost eight starters after a 2024 season in which the Retrievers went 5-12-1.
• Sophomore defender Gabby Larson was named to the America East All-Rookie Team last season, while 2025 team captains Misa Kasparcova (midfielder), Sara Gavagan (goalkeeper), and Delainey Varela-Keen (midfielder) return the most playing experience.
• Leading the way so far this season is Payton Schenning with two goals and two assists, while six other players have scored one goal each for the Retrievers. 
• Graduate student transfer Kalli Williams has seen the most time in goal so far, with 21 saves and a record of 0-0-2.
• UMBC is 3-2-2 overall after earning a 1-1 draw at Towson earlier this week. The Retrievers beat Iona 5-0 at home on Aug. 24, and Longwood 1-0 at home on Aug. 28.
• Head coach Rick Stainton joined the program in December of 2022 and is in his third full season with the Retrievers.

Keep Up With Us

• For the latest on American University Women's Soccer, stay tuned to AUEagles.com and follow the team on X at (@AU_WSoccer) and on Instagram (@au.wsoccer).