The McMaster Marauders women's soccer team returns to Ron Joyce Stadium tomorrow afternoon to take on the Toronto Varsity Blues.

Heading into the match the Marauders currently hold a season record of 3-0-1 with a first-place OUA Central ranking, while the Varsity Blues are third in the division with a 1-1 record. After tying their last match the Marauders will look to get back to winning ways this Wednesday. 

Details:

McMaster Marauders vs. Toronto Varsity Blues
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 6th @ 5:30pm
Location: Ron Joyce Stadium

McMaster Marauders
Record: 3-0-1
Standings: First OUA Central Division
Streak: Tied one
 
Toronto Varsity Blues
Record: 1-1
Standings: Third OUA Central Division
Streak: Lost one

History:

The two teams' last encounter on the pitch was in a friendly match on August 25th 2019, where the Marauders took the win 4-3. Heading into Thursdays match, the Marauders are coming off a tie against the Laurentian Voyaguers on Sunday - McMaster Marauders Athlete of the Week Bryanna Caldwell scored the tying goal in the 81st minute to give the Marauders point.

Meanwhile the Varisty Blues are reeling off a loss from the Ryerson Rams, their first in program history, 2-1 after the Blues took the lead early in the game following a Miranda Badovinac goal.

Players to Watch :

McMaster

Megan Mamela -  Four matches into the season, and is currently ranked third in goals with four, and fifth in shots per game with 4 per game.

Kiarra Bailey - Has played in four games and started three for the Marauders at right back - as part of one of the stingiest defence's in the league - holding their opponents to an OUA fourth best two goals against on the season thus far.

Toronto

Miranda Badovinac - A 2019 OUA East second-team all-star. Currently leads the team in scoring and is tied for ninth in the OUA with two goals on the season.

Hannah Chau-Stacey - A 2019 OUA West second-team all-star and recent graduate from McMaster. A 2018 U SPORTS bronze medalist with the Marauders.

Venue Details

• All visitors to McMaster University are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine in order to attend campus, with the exemption of those not eligible for vaccination, ages 11 and under.
  • Fans, visitors and staff without a valid MacID must use the McMaster Safety app to submit proof of vaccination, and complete a self-assessment on the day of the event. Learn more
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• Fans aged two and older are required to always wear a mask that securely covers the nose and mouth while attending a game, except when actively eating or drinking in their seats.
• Marauder athletic events will be operating at reduced capacity.
• Fans and visitors must maintain physical distancing of at least 6 ft (2m) from other fans when possible.
• Fans are asked to remain seated in stands where applicable, or stand for Alumni Field and 10 Acre Field in designated fan zones. All fans must remain distanced from the field of play.
• Fans accessing a non-ticketed event are required to check in at the designated check-in location. Visitors must be ready to provide staff with proof of authorization via the McMaster Safety app or MacCheck, or a print out of MacCheck from home. Fans will also be asked to provide their name and contact information for contact tracing purposes, and may be asked to show a valid government photo ID.
• Fans must adhere to all OUA and U SPORTS Spectator Codes of Conduct in order to attend an event.
• Subject to change - visit our COVID-19 Protocols page for the latest information