Worcester, MA- The Worcester State Women’s Soccer team, headed by Head Coach Kevin Cumberbatch, entering his 18^th season, are pleased to announce their 2025 schedule. The Lancers wrapped up the 2024 season with a 9-6-3 record and 4-2-1 in the MASCAC conference, falling in the semifinals to Westfield State. Worcester State will be guided in the new season by second team all-conference selection senior Ella Tatarczuk alongside fellow seniors Addison Enos, Erin Condon and Ava Speidel who will direct a squad of skillful returning talent and fresh footed incoming additions to the program.

“Speaking on behalf of the team, I think we’re all excited for the season and to be playing together again. With majority of the team being upperclassmen, I think we’re well experienced and ready to face any challenges this year” says junior, Amanda Cosco. “We had an amazing season last year, have been working hard in the off season, and I can’t wait to see our team and individual growth this upcoming season!”

The Lancers season will begin on August 31^st as they travel to the University of New England before hosting their home opener on September 3^rd versus Wheaton. The MASCAC and Worcester State have an early start to their conference schedule this year as September 6^th will find the Blue and Gold heading to the Green and Gold of Fitchburg State before hosting the Black and Gold on the 13^th for their conference home opener. Breaking up their conference schedule will find the Lancers traveling down Chandler Street headed for Clark for a September 16^th meeting before heading north to Keene State on September 18^th. The 20^th will find the Lancers returned home for another conference meeting, this time versus Mass. Maritime before hosting a mid-week non-conference battle with Suffolk on the 24^th. The end of the month will put Worcester back on the road as they journey to MCLA on September 27^th and West Conn. on the 30^th.

 “A memorable moment from last season for our team was going undefeated through the entire month of October. Although we didn’t end last season the way we had hoped, we had many standout highlights” states junior Jess Forbes. “A tremendous team effort led us to victory against the powerful Western Connecticut which showcased what our team is truly capable of. Feeding off these amazing accomplishments, we put in lots of work in this spring offseason and will continue to power through the summer so we can come back even stronger and better than before. Adding a solid incoming class to our versatile roster will only enhance our ability to bring the championship home!”

October will lead off with the Lancers hosting the Bridgewater State Bears in a late afternoon homecoming battle on October 4th to close out the action of the weekend. The 8^th will put Worcester back on the road, this time to Roger Williams before a mid-month double home game stretch to close out their home regular season schedule. Worcester will face off with Westfield State on October 11^th in a game anticipated to be this year’s senior game to honor their illustrious senior class before closing out their home slate on the 15^th with a non-conference meeting with Eastern Connecticut. The final three games of the season will find the Lancers hitting the road with trips to Salem State on the 18^th, UMass-Dartmouth on the 25^th and a season closer at new addition Anna Maria on November 1^st.

“There’s a real sense of belief within the team this year” proclaims Enos. “We’ve got the experience, the chemistry, and the work ethic to make something special happen. A lot of us have been through the highs and lows together, and that’s built a level of trust and resilience that you can’t teach. We know what it takes to compete at a high level, and we’re ready to push for a deep run into the playoffs. Everyone’s bought in, we’re hungry, focused, and ready to make our mark this season.”

Condon added, “With the amount of talent and experience this roster has, I fully believe this team is going to have a season for the record books. Our commitment to each other and to our goals is what sets us apart. I am so lucky to lead such an amazing group of girls who, day in and day out, show grit and put in hard work to help this team succeed.”

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