Manhattan Set To Open 2021 Season Tonight Against Fordham

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Riverdale, NY - Manhattan will open the 2021 Women's Soccer season under the lights against Fordham in the annual "Battle of the Bronx" at Gaelic Park on Thursday, August 26 at 7:00 pm.

Spectator Information
* Fans will be permitted to attend outdoor events at Gaelic Park after filling out Manhattan College's Daily Symptom tracker and obtaining a green pass.
* Spectators can access the college's daily symptom tracker by scanning the QR code at the front gate, or by clicking HERE.
* Additionally, fans are asked to stay socially distanced throughout the contest.

Briefly
* The Jaspers went 3-3 in the spring season, and were led on defense by the strong play of senior Kim Mains, who registered all three wins with a 1.33 GAA and a .800 save percentage.
* Main along with graduate student Sydney Harwood, graduate student Gemma Perez and senior Kaitlyn Hogan will serve as captains for the upcoming season.
* Hogan, junior Jenna Buckley and sophomore Chloe Davis all found the back of the net on offense a year ago, while senior Bri Floyd delivered a team-best matching two assists.
* The Green & White return a total of 22 letterwinners from a year ago, including seven that started at least four matches.
* Manhattan started last season with three-straight wins, defeating Canisius and Saint Peter's at home, and Quinnipiac in a double-overtime road thriller.
* The Jaspers dropped a heartbreaker to Rider by a 2-1 count in MAAC Quarterfinal action.
* The Green & White was tabbed sixth in the annual MAAC Preseason Poll. Click HERE for the full release.

Newcomers
* Manhattan welcomes 12 incoming student-athletes for the upcoming season, including 11 true freshman and UConn transfer Sami Derrico. Click HERE for the full release.

Non-Conference Notes
* After hosting Fordham on Friday, the Jaspers will play on the road on each of the next two Sundays at Wagner (August 29) and LIU (Sept. 5).
* Manhattan will then conclude non-league play at home against Merrimack (Sept. 10) and Delaware State (Sept. 12).

MAAC Home/Road Splits
Home: Niagara (Sept. 25), Quinnipiac (Oct. 6), Fairfield (Oct. 13), Marist (Oct. 23), Monmouth (Oct. 27)
Road: Canisius (Sept. 18), Iona  (Sept. 29), Rider (Oct. 9), Saint Peter's (Oct. 16), Siena (Oct. 20)

Leading the Way
Head Coach Brendan Lawler, the longest tenured Manhattan Head Coach, is set to embark on his 12th season and has guided the program to a pair of MAAC Championship final appearances.

Lawler On The Squad: "The pandemic has taught us that nothing is to be taken for granted and we are happy to be on the field able to continue our shared passion of competing in a game we love. We want to continue building off a solid showing last spring and we know that when we are all pulling in the same direction, supporting each other, we can make a strong run in the MAAC playoffs." 

Watch Live
All eight home games will be streamed through the Jasper Sports Network, with the possibility of some being selected for ESPN3.