FAIRFIELD, Conn. – In its first match of the 2023 regular season, the Yale women's soccer team picked up a 2-2 draw against Sacred Heart University. The Pioneers, in their third game of the season, moved to 0-2-1.
 
"Getting any points on the road is always something to feel good about," said Sarah Martinez, The Loring Family Head Coach. "With that said, we all wanted a little more from that one. It was obviously our first game back, but it looked like we had some nerves to start, and it took a little while to find our rhythm. Once we did that, I thought we had some exciting moments. Anita [Thorvaldsdottir] had a great performance with some special plays that she typically puts away, but unfortunately caught the post three times tonight."
 
How It Happened

• 64' | Just outside the box, Captain Chloe Laureano received a pass, did a half spin, and launched it on net for the first goal of the game and the season for Yale.
• 65' | SHU found the back of the net to tie the game.
• 70' | The Pioneers took the lead after earning a penalty kick.
• 72' | Ellery Winkler threaded a pass that split two defenders and found Ashley Kirschner. Kirschner's touch on the ball sent it into the back of the net for the equalizer.
• FT | Neither team could find the go-ahead goal.

 
Notes

• Marisa Shorrock made three saves in her season debut.
• The Bulldogs outshot the Pioneers 23 to 15 and had more shots on goal with a 9-5 differential.
• Anita Thorvaldsdottir had seven of Yale's 23 shots in her collegiate debut.
• Ashley Kirschner had six shots, with three of them on target.
• Chloe Laureano, Logan Jacobs, and Marisa Shorrock saw the full 90.
• Laureano notched her fifth career goal and had the team's first goal of the season.
• Kirschner scored her first goal of the season and second career goal. 

 
Up Next
The Bulldogs will have their season debut at home when they welcome UMass to Reese Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 27. "There's a quick turnaround time between now and Sunday against a good UMass team, but we're excited for our home opener and to get back to Reese in front of our fans," Martinez said in closing. Kick-off is set for 5 p.m. in New Haven.