Miami, FL – The Monroe University women's soccer team is set to begin its 2025 season against Miami Dade College on Thursday at 7:00 pm.
 
"We're excited to begin this season building a culture of hard work, accountability, and belief in one another," head coach Jonathan Avila said. "This group has shown incredible commitment and we're ready to grow together and compete with pride for Monroe University."
 
It's another year of high expectations for the Mustangs who return a solid core of sophomores ready to make a push to the national tournament.
 
Midfielders Leni Fohrer and Maiko Kikuchi return after logging the third and fourth most minutes played in 2024, respectively. They will give the Mustangs a formidable duo patrolling the middle of the field.
 
Defender Melisa Guarin returns looking to shore up the defensive end, while newcomer Wiktoria Mikrut aims to dominate the offensive end. The Mustangs also welcome the transfer duo of winger Chloe Ribeiro (Arizona Western) and defender Sienna Powell (Tyler) to shore up the rotation.
 
Miami Dade enters the season unranked, but bolsters a solid squad 18 sophomores. The Sharks finished the 2024 season at 10-5 after losing to Eastern Florida State College in the FCSAA Tournament
 
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 26 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as the Monroe University marching band, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has seven teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
 
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