Tuesday, August 5
Chicago, Ill.
4 P.M. CT
DePaul University
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Valparaiso
DePaul Hosts Valparaiso to Kick Off Preseason
8/4/2025 4:00:00 PM | WOMEN'S SOCCER
Exhibition opener set for Tuesday evening in Lincoln Park
CHICAGO – DePaul women's soccer opens its 2025 preseason slate at home, hosting Valparaiso on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT at Wish Field in Lincoln Park.
Fans can enjoy free admission to all home men's and women's soccer matches at Wish Field this fall.
Head coach Michele O'Brien begins her fifth season leading the Blue Demons, building on last season which featured a BIG EAST semifinal appearance and a top-20 ranked victory over Georgetown. Assistant coach Peter McKeown returns for his third year on staff, while Brendan Roth enters his second season and was promoted to associate head coach in June 2025.
The staff also welcomes volunteer instructional assistant Sydney Parker, a former Blue Demon defender who appeared in 98 matches from 2018-22. A four-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team honoree, Parker earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll and Defensive Player of the Week recognition during her career. She tallied five goals, including a game-winner against Valpo, and logged over 9,600 minutes. She ranks tied for fifth in program history in matches played (98) and tied for second in matches started (79).
The Blue Demons return 17 letterwinners from last season, led by veterans Jen Devona, Grace Menser, and Nahla Dominguez. Danielle Fjeldsted, Tessa Fagerson, and Katelyn Jamie are among other key contributors poised to make an impact in their junior and sophomore seasons. DePaul also welcomes 10 newcomers, highlighted by transfers Jericho Frigon, Sienna Gonzales, Marin Stamper, and Maddie Iro.
UP NEXT
DePaul continues its exhibition schedule on Saturday, Aug. 9, facing Wisconsin at Wedgbury Stadium in Loves Park, Ill. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT.
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 Facebook, Instagram, X.
Fans can enjoy free admission to all home men's and women's soccer matches at Wish Field this fall.
Head coach Michele O'Brien begins her fifth season leading the Blue Demons, building on last season which featured a BIG EAST semifinal appearance and a top-20 ranked victory over Georgetown. Assistant coach Peter McKeown returns for his third year on staff, while Brendan Roth enters his second season and was promoted to associate head coach in June 2025.
The staff also welcomes volunteer instructional assistant Sydney Parker, a former Blue Demon defender who appeared in 98 matches from 2018-22. A four-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team honoree, Parker earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll and Defensive Player of the Week recognition during her career. She tallied five goals, including a game-winner against Valpo, and logged over 9,600 minutes. She ranks tied for fifth in program history in matches played (98) and tied for second in matches started (79).
The Blue Demons return 17 letterwinners from last season, led by veterans Jen Devona, Grace Menser, and Nahla Dominguez. Danielle Fjeldsted, Tessa Fagerson, and Katelyn Jamie are among other key contributors poised to make an impact in their junior and sophomore seasons. DePaul also welcomes 10 newcomers, highlighted by transfers Jericho Frigon, Sienna Gonzales, Marin Stamper, and Maddie Iro.
UP NEXT
DePaul continues its exhibition schedule on Saturday, Aug. 9, facing Wisconsin at Wedgbury Stadium in Loves Park, Ill. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. CT.
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 Facebook, Instagram, X.
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