Owls Face Dolphins on the Road Before Home Match Versus FSU

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Florida Atlantic's women's soccer team is set to go on the road to face Jacksonville on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. On Sunday, the Owls will return home to host No. 7 Florida State at noon on ESPN+.

Thursday's matchup marks the 21st time that the Owls (1-4-1) face the Dolphins (2-2-0). Kickoff for the match is set for 7 p.m. On Sunday, FAU will return to Boca Raton to host No. 7 Florida State (2-0-1) for the second time in program history. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. on ESPN+. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure a player card. A limited supply will be available. All home games at the FAU Soccer Stadium are free admission.

ABOUT THE OWLS

Head Coach Patrick Baker enters his 13th season at the helm of the Owls. Baker is one of the top 40 winningest active Division I women's soccer head coaches.
Baker will face a familiar foe on Sunday when Florida State travels to Paradise. Baker coached the Seminoles for six seasons, ending with an 80-46-11 record.
The Owls enter their third season in the American Conference.
Defender Daniella Diaz, midfielder Morgan McDonald, and forward Michelle Horan were named the Owls' three players to watch by the American.
FAU has 12 newcomers on the roster in 2025.
Graduate student Sloane Young leads the team in goals with two goals thus far.
Transfer Sydney Neira leads the Owls in assists on the season with two.
Leila Etemadi recorded her first goal of her career this season and leads FAU with 10 shots on the year.

ABOUT THE DOLPHINS

Ryan Moon is in his second season at the helm at Jacksonville.
Last week, the Dolphins faced Troy and fell 2-1 in Troy, Alabama.
Jacksonville currently holds an undefeated record (1-0) at home.
Manuela Restrepo was named ASUN Player of the Week (Aug. 18).
Restrepo leads the Dolphins in goals with four on the season.
Three different players have registered two goals each to add to the total goals for Jacksonville.

ABOUT THE SEMINOLES

Head Coach Brian Pensky enters his fourth season at the helm for Florida State.
The Seminoles are currently ranked No. 7 in the nation by the NCAA.
Florida State will face Stetson on Thursday, Sept. 4, before making the trip to Boca Raton.
FSU has three different goal scores on the season, each with two goals.
The Seminoles started the year with two players (Jordynn Dudley and Heather Gilchrist) named on the Preseason All-ACC Team.

SERIES HISTORY

The series history against Jacksonville dates back to Sept. 30, 1995.
Thursday's match marks the first meeting in nine years between the Owls and the Dolphins.
FAU won the match 2-0 in the 2016 season in Boca Raton.
On Sunday, the Owls will take on the No. 7 Seminoles for the first time in 19 years.
Last matchup versus Florida State, Florida Atlantic lost 2-1 in Boca Raton.

SCHEDULE
For the full 2025 women's soccer schedule, click HERE.

ROSTER
For the full 2025 women's soccer roster, click HERE.

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Daniella Diaz

Leila Etemadi

Michelle Horan

Morgan McDonald

Sydney Neira

Sloane Young

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