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Kent State Soccer to Kick Off 2025 Season with Road Trip to Cleveland State
8/13/2025 2:05:00โฏPM | Women's Soccer
CLEVELAND -ย Kent State Soccer kicks off their 2025 season this Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. on the road against the Cleveland State University Vikings.
The Team
Coach Rob Marinaro returns 16 from a Golden Flashes squad that posted an overall record of 9-7-3. KSU finished the 2024 season with a Mid-American Conference record of 5-4-2 finishing the regular season in fourth place. The Flashes eliminated Miami (OH) in the first round of the MAC tournament prior to falling to Western Michigan in the second.
A veteran presence returns on the defensive side of the pitch including Kelsey Solopek, Abby Breitschuh, Savannah Holmes, and Ava Todd. Taylor English, Ava Lukyan, Katir Henahan, Samantha Miller hold down the midfield and are poised to take leading roles for Kent State.
The Flashes also welcome ten newcomers to campus, eight freshmen and two transfers. Kiyomi McCausland (Geroge Mason University), Morgan Flippin (Stetson University), Ciara Santiago, Isabelle Leofanti, Mia Cleroux, Gauri Rawat Maya Justice, Mira Horner, Alexa Muth, and Jolie Mondoux will all look to make an immediate impact on the field.
Scouting Cleveland State
The Vikings finished their 2024 campaign with a 2-14-1 record, going 2-8-0 in Horizon League play. Senior midfielder, Mayra Sesmas will look to lead the offensive attack for Cleveland State as the team's leading returning scorer.
Series History
Thursday will mark the 18th meeting between with the Vikings, with the Flashes holding an 12-2-3 edge in the all-time series. Last season, the Golden Flashes put 13 shots on goal as they bested the Vikings 2-1.
Up Next
Following Cleveland State, the Golden Flashes will welcome Duquesne University to Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium for their home opener on Sunday, Aug. 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Fans looking to travel for games this year can use the Blue and Gold Travel Network to save on hotels while giving back to Kent State student-athletes by booking atย www.blueandgoldtravelnetwork.com.
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