Women's Soccer 9/22/2021 9:25:00 AM Muad Issa, Sport Information Officer

PREVIEW: WOMEN'S SOCCER HOSTS THUNDERBIRDS AS SOCCER RETURNS TO RON JOYCE

Regular season soccer returns this Saturday as the McMaster Marauders women's soccer team kicks off their season at home with back-to-back games against the Algoma Thunderbirds.

Just under two years has passed since the Marauders posted a 7-5-2 regular season record in 2019 to finish fifth in the OUA West Division. The squad went on to upset the fifth-seeded Brock Badgers 1-0 on the road in the first-round of the OUA playoffs thanks to a Lindsay Bosveld goal, but fell to the Western Mustangs in the quarterfinals 1-0.

During the regular season, Megan Mamela tied for sixth in the OUA in game-winning goals with two alongside graduated Marauder Ally Riganelli, while former starting goal keeper Juliana Hifawi ranked seventh in the province in goals against average with .750.

A new Head Coach now oversees the team on the sidelines as Miranda Wiley enters her first season on the pitch after a year of hiatus due to the pandemic. Arriving with a wealth of coaching experience, and a roster with 18 athletes in their first-year of eligibility, the future starts now for Wiley's squad, and the Algoma Thunderbirds are their first test.

Game Day Details:

McMaster Marauders vs. Algoma Thunderbirds
Date: Saturday, Sept. 25^th & Sunday, Sept. 26^th @ 12pm
Location: Ron Joyce Stadium

History:

The last time the two teams faced off was November 30th, 2019, where the Marauders claimed victory at home on consecutive days, winning 3-1 and 3-0. Mamela came away with two goals on the weekend, while former captain Stephanie Roberts grabbed a goal and in assist in their second game.

The Marauders have yet to drop a game against the Thunderbirds, a record that spans 14 matches over seven seasons – the team will look to continue that streak this weekend.

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
- Fans, visitors and staff with a valid MacID must use the MacCheck online tool to submit their proof of vaccination, and complete the daily attestation to display a green checkmark. Learn more
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

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