Women's Soccer | 8/19/2025 12:32:00 PM
NEWARK, NJ - Rutgers University–Newark women's soccer has officially announced its 2025 regular-season schedule, which includes 19 matches combining non-conference challenges and a complete New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) slate.
The Scarlet Raiders will open their season on the road at Bard College on Friday, August 29, followed by a matchup at SUNY Delhi on Sunday, August 31. Rutgers–Newark home opener against Eastern University is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3 followed by Pratt Institute on Saturday, September 6. The Scarlet Raiders will travel to FDU–Florham on Wednesday, September 10 then return home for a battle against St. Joseph's University (Brooklyn) on Saturday, September 13.
Continuing the non-conference slate, Sarah Lawrence College visits on Monday, September 15, followed by Mount Saint Mary College (NY) on Wednesday, September 17, and Moravian University on Saturday, September 20.
NJAC competition kicks in with a home date versus Rowan on Saturday, September 27. The Raiders then travel to Rutgers–Camden on Wednesday, October 1 before traveling to William Paterson University on Saturday, October 4. The following week features a nonconferencde matchup against King's College (Pa.) at home on Wednesday, October 8 then back to NJAC competition at home against Montclair State University on Saturday, October 11, and Kean University on Wednesday, October 15.
The schedule continues with a road trip to TCNJ on Saturday, October 18, then back home for Stockton University on Wednesday, October 22, before visiting New Jersey City University on Saturday, October 25. The Scarlet Raiders close the regular season on the road at Ramapo College on Wednesday, October 29.
The regular season will be followed by the NJAC Championship Tournament, set for November 1–7.
Coaches Corner
Head coach Nate Guagliardis energized about the season ahead:
"This year's team is young, ambitious, and hungry to compete, to challenge, and to create a new culture within our program. The returners are eager to get back out there, and with the addition of a talented 1st-year class, we are hoping to compete each time we step foot on the field. As we look forward, our biggest expectation for this fall is to compete and qualify for a postseason berth."
Coach Guagliardi highlights Mariana Valencia, Gabby Negvesky, and Maria Castillo as impact players going into the season. Mariana Valencia returns with a proven ability to create scoring chances, finishing with four goals and an assists in her 2023 campaign. Gabrielle Negvesky was a reliable presence in defense and midfield last year, starting 16 matches while contributing to a strong Scarlet Raider defense that held opponents to one goal or less in six games last season. Maria Castillo also made her mark, showcased by a standout performance against NJCU where she recorded two shots, including one goal and played the full 90 minutes. While these players are expected to help lead the way, Guagliardi emphasizes that success will ultimately come from the entire roster working together as one.
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