News Summary
Fordham University women’s soccer team showcased an impressive performance by defeating George Washington University 4-0. Salma Simonin led the charge with two goals and an assist, contributing significantly to a commanding win that improves Fordham’s record in their conference. As they move closer to postseason play, this match solidifies their offensive strengths and boosts their standings. George Washington, on the other hand, continues to struggle as they aim to regroup and improve their form ahead of future matches.
Washington, D.C. – Fordham University women’s soccer team delivered a commanding performance, defeating George Washington University 4-0 on October 26, 2025, boosting their record to 10-6-2 overall and 5-4-1 in conference play. This victory marks an impressive showing for Fordham, who demonstrated their offensive prowess throughout the match.
Salma Simonin was the standout player for Fordham, scoring two goals and providing one assist. The first goal came at the 20:17 mark, with Liina Tervo assisting. Simonin struck again unassisted just moments into the second half, scoring at 48:05. In between her two goals, Riley Carroll managed to find the net at 36:33, also assisted by Tervo, and Julia Acosta capped off the scoring with a goal assisted by Simonin at 45:57.
Match Overview
Fordham controlled the game from the outset, showcasing a dominant performance that kept George Washington’s offense at bay. George Washington’s record now stands at 5-9-4 overall and 2-7-1 in their conference, revealing a challenging season for the team. This match was critical for both teams, and Fordham’s win enhances their position as they continue their push in the conference standings.
Recent Performance Review
The match followed George Washington’s previous game on October 23, 2025, where they faced Davidson University. In that matchup, George Washington achieved a 2-1 victory, with the goals being scored by Kate McGrath and Kathleen Ngulefac. Both goals were assisted by Kalia Kau. Davidson managed to score one goal from Dakota Lyons, but it was not enough to secure the win. This recent victory had likely set expectations for George Washington going into the match against Fordham, but unfortunately, they couldn’t carry over that momentum.
Statistics and Implications
Fordham’s victory not only boosts their morale but also provides critical points for their conference ranking as they edge closer to postseason play. The team’s ability to score four unanswered goals illustrates their strategic strengths and offensive capabilities. With two matches remaining in the regular season, Fordham will need to maintain this level of play to better their standings and position themselves favorably for a playoff spot.
Conclusion and Future Matches
As Fordham looks ahead in the season, the challenge remains for them to keep up the momentum against upcoming opponents. Their impressive performance against George Washington sets a hopeful tone for their next games. Conversely, the George Washington team will need to regroup and address their scoring challenges as they prepare to face their next competitors, striving to improve their overall standings and finish the season on a positive note.
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Additional Resources
- Fordham Sports: Fordham Knocks Off George Washington 4-0
- GW Sports: Women’s Soccer Concludes 2025 Season
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- Google Search: Fordham Women’s Soccer
- GW Sports: Women’s Soccer Captures 2-1 Win Over Davidson
- Wikipedia: Soccer
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