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Monday, August 25
Providence, R.I.
6 p.m.
Brown University
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Rhode Island
Photo by: Jamie Fiedorek
Women’s Soccer Defeats Rhode Island in Home Opener
8/25/2025 8:38:00 PM | Women's Soccer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Brown Bears women's soccer program (2-0-0) defeated Rhode Island (3-1-0) in their home opener by a score of 3-2.
Senior captain Naya Cardoza found the back of the net early, scoring her first goal of the season less than six minutes into the game. Ella Weil and Audrey Lam assisted on the corner kick play.
Ella Weil scored a goal of her own later in the first half, as Joy Okonye threaded a great pass to the sophomore. The Bears outshot Rhode Island 9-1 in the first half, but conceded a goal, making it 2-1 at the break.
The second half was evenly played until Ayla Sahin scored the third goal for Brown, making it 3-1, as Angelina Vargas picked up an assist. URI answered right back, scoring to cut the lead in half. The Bears earned 8 corner kicks to the Rams' 4. The possession total was nearly identical, as the Rams held the ball 51% of the time. The high-scoring affair was physical throughout, but Brown prevailed in the end.
"It was a dog fight, and we knew it would be, but it's good to scrap out that win," said Messing Family head coach Kia McNeill. "We're a team that wants to be multi-dimensional in that attack—we want to be dangerous on set pieces, but we also want to be dangerous in the run of play... definitely something to build off of going forward."
Brown will travel to Storrs, Connecticut, on Thursday to take on the UConn Huskies. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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Senior captain Naya Cardoza found the back of the net early, scoring her first goal of the season less than six minutes into the game. Ella Weil and Audrey Lam assisted on the corner kick play.
Ella Weil scored a goal of her own later in the first half, as Joy Okonye threaded a great pass to the sophomore. The Bears outshot Rhode Island 9-1 in the first half, but conceded a goal, making it 2-1 at the break.
The second half was evenly played until Ayla Sahin scored the third goal for Brown, making it 3-1, as Angelina Vargas picked up an assist. URI answered right back, scoring to cut the lead in half. The Bears earned 8 corner kicks to the Rams' 4. The possession total was nearly identical, as the Rams held the ball 51% of the time. The high-scoring affair was physical throughout, but Brown prevailed in the end.
"It was a dog fight, and we knew it would be, but it's good to scrap out that win," said Messing Family head coach Kia McNeill. "We're a team that wants to be multi-dimensional in that attack—we want to be dangerous on set pieces, but we also want to be dangerous in the run of play... definitely something to build off of going forward."
Brown will travel to Storrs, Connecticut, on Thursday to take on the UConn Huskies. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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