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DePaul Drops 1-0 Decision to Loyola Chicago
8/25/2024 11:25:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
Blue Demons fall in Red Line rivalry
CHICAGO – DePaul women's soccer fell in a 1-0 heartbreaker to cross-town rival Loyola Chicago on Sunday evening. A 75th-minute score was the difference maker for the Ramblers, enough to edge the Blue Demons at Loyola Soccer Park.
"At the end of the day, you have to score goals to win soccer games," said head coach Michele O'Brien. "I thought we were very solid defensively, and one moment made the difference in the game. Structurally, our defensive formation was strong; we didn't give [Loyola] many opportunities throughout the game, so I was really proud of the team for that. However, we didn't score tonight, and you can only defend for so long. Over the next few days, we really need to focus on creating quality opportunities and capitalizing on the chances we get."
In its 'Pack the Park' night, the Loyola faithful showed out with 1,178 spectators, with DePaul fans donning blue and scarlet spread throughout. The 'Blers (2-0-1) dominated on the offensive side of the ball, controlling 67% of the possession Sunday night.
The Blue Demons (0-2-1) played suffocating defense, allowing just two shots on goal. The difference in the match would be just one of those two attempts finding the net.
DePaul assistant coach Brendan Roth visited his former stomping grounds on Sunday night, as he held the title of assistant coach of the Loyola women's soccer team during the 2023-24 season.
"It was fun to return and see some familiar faces," said assistant coach Brendan Roth. "I know the two teams are familiar with each other as well. It's a fun rivalry with lots of energy, and overall, it was a great game. Our team played really hard tonight, which made for a great return. I'm just looking forward to taking the energy from the Red Line rivalry match and watching the team grow from here."
Loyola started by spraying three quick shots in the first nine minutes of action, with Elena Milam registering her first of two saves just thirty-three seconds into the bout.
The Ramblers continued to apply pressure to the Blue Demon attack, keeping DePaul from attempting a shot in the first half.
Briley Hill opened the second half with a breakaway opportunity in the 51st minute that was halted by Loyola's Allison Deardorff.
DePaul registered its two corner kicks in the 68th and 69th minutes, respectively. Senior striker Susie Soderstrom ripped a left-footed shot attempt in the 69th minute that was also saved by Deardorff. The Blue Demons' final attempt came on a Nahla Dominguez shot that sailed over the goal.
Just two minutes after Loyola received a yellow card, sophomore forward Zoe Hevey netted a ball that drifted just below the outstretched arms of Milam, pushing the score to 1-0 in the 75th minute.
The final 15 minutes were a battle, marked by five fouls and a yellow card for the Blue Demons. Neither team managed another shot, leaving the final score in favor of the Ramblers.
Match Notes
Up Next
DePaul returns to Lincoln Park on Thursday, Aug. 29, to host Purdue in its second Big Ten matchup of the season. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. CT at Wish Field, with coverage on FloSports.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Women's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Single-game tickets can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
"At the end of the day, you have to score goals to win soccer games," said head coach Michele O'Brien. "I thought we were very solid defensively, and one moment made the difference in the game. Structurally, our defensive formation was strong; we didn't give [Loyola] many opportunities throughout the game, so I was really proud of the team for that. However, we didn't score tonight, and you can only defend for so long. Over the next few days, we really need to focus on creating quality opportunities and capitalizing on the chances we get."
In its 'Pack the Park' night, the Loyola faithful showed out with 1,178 spectators, with DePaul fans donning blue and scarlet spread throughout. The 'Blers (2-0-1) dominated on the offensive side of the ball, controlling 67% of the possession Sunday night.
The Blue Demons (0-2-1) played suffocating defense, allowing just two shots on goal. The difference in the match would be just one of those two attempts finding the net.
DePaul assistant coach Brendan Roth visited his former stomping grounds on Sunday night, as he held the title of assistant coach of the Loyola women's soccer team during the 2023-24 season.
"It was fun to return and see some familiar faces," said assistant coach Brendan Roth. "I know the two teams are familiar with each other as well. It's a fun rivalry with lots of energy, and overall, it was a great game. Our team played really hard tonight, which made for a great return. I'm just looking forward to taking the energy from the Red Line rivalry match and watching the team grow from here."
Loyola started by spraying three quick shots in the first nine minutes of action, with Elena Milam registering her first of two saves just thirty-three seconds into the bout.
The Ramblers continued to apply pressure to the Blue Demon attack, keeping DePaul from attempting a shot in the first half.
Briley Hill opened the second half with a breakaway opportunity in the 51st minute that was halted by Loyola's Allison Deardorff.
DePaul registered its two corner kicks in the 68th and 69th minutes, respectively. Senior striker Susie Soderstrom ripped a left-footed shot attempt in the 69th minute that was also saved by Deardorff. The Blue Demons' final attempt came on a Nahla Dominguez shot that sailed over the goal.
Just two minutes after Loyola received a yellow card, sophomore forward Zoe Hevey netted a ball that drifted just below the outstretched arms of Milam, pushing the score to 1-0 in the 75th minute.
The final 15 minutes were a battle, marked by five fouls and a yellow card for the Blue Demons. Neither team managed another shot, leaving the final score in favor of the Ramblers.
Match Notes
- Loyola earned its fourth-straight victory over DePaul, matching the Blue Demons' ten-year unbeaten streak versus the Ramblers from 2009 to 2018.
- Loyola extended its all-time series lead to 13-9-1.
- Both teams had a combined twenty-two fouls.
- The Ramblers outshot the Blue Demons 12-3.
- Schuyler Riese, Kristen Schwartz, and Elena Milam each logged their third-consecutive 90-minute performance.
Up Next
DePaul returns to Lincoln Park on Thursday, Aug. 29, to host Purdue in its second Big Ten matchup of the season. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. CT at Wish Field, with coverage on FloSports.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Women's Soccer, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join DePaul Women's Soccer at Wish Field this fall! Blue Demon Soccer Supporter Memberships are on sale now, which include access to all regular season men's and women's home matches at Wish Field! Single-game tickets can be purchased at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
Team Stats
DEP
LUC
Goals
0
1
Shots
3
12
Shots on Goal
2
2
Saves
1
2
Corners
2
6
Fouls
12
10
Scoring Plays
Zoe Hevey (1)
GOAL by LUC Hevey, Zoe.
75:49
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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