Memphis, Tennessee, August 29, 2025

News Summary

The Vanderbilt University soccer team, ranked No. 11, experienced its first defeat of the season with a 1-0 loss against No. 24 Memphis at the Murphy Track & Soccer Complex. The decisive goal was scored by Elise Perron in the second half. Despite outshooting Memphis, Vanderbilt couldn’t find the net, highlighting Memphis goalkeeper Abby Kudla’s pivotal saves. With a record of 3-1, the Commodores are looking to rebound in their upcoming match against Yale.

Memphis, Tennessee

The Vanderbilt University soccer team, ranked No. 11, suffered its first loss of the 2025 season with a narrow 1-0 defeat against No. 24 Memphis. The match took place at the Murphy Track & Soccer Complex in Memphis, where the Commodores faced a tough challenge from their adversaries.

The match started off with a scoreless first half, leaving both teams searching for a breakthrough. The decisive moment occurred in the second half when Memphis scored the only goal of the contest. Elise Perron found the back of the net in the 55th minute, giving Memphis the lead they would maintain for the remainder of the match.

Despite the loss, Vanderbilt outshot Memphis 11-5 and managed six attempts on target. Among those attempts, Adysen Armenta stood out with two shots on goal. Memphis goalkeeper Abby Kudla played a pivotal role, making five crucial saves that kept Vanderbilt from equalizing.

As a result of this match, Vanderbilt’s season record now stands at 3-1. The Commodores have had a strong start to the season, which included an impressive 6-0 victory against Tennessee Tech earlier on. In that match, contributions came from players like Susanna Soderman and Maci Teater, who each scored goals, alongside multiple goals from Sydney Watts and Olivia Stafford.

Looking ahead, Vanderbilt is set to return to Nashville to host Yale on Friday night at 7 p.m. The match will take place at the Vanderbilt Soccer Complex and will be available for viewing on SEC Network+. This upcoming game presents an opportunity for the Commodores to bounce back from their recent defeat and reinforce their position in the national rankings.

Vanderbilt jumped to No. 11 in the national rankings following their strong start to the season, underscoring their potential and skills. As the team transitions into the mid-season schedule, they also have commitments in cross country with competitions slated in Nashville and Missouri leading up to the SEC Cross Country Championships in Knoxville on October 31. In addition, freshman Gabby Putnam of the Vanderbilt lacrosse team has earned recognition, being ranked No. 38 in the Women’s Lacrosse Power 100 Freshman Rankings for the upcoming season.

Upcoming Schedule

• Match against: Yale
• Date: Friday, September 15, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Vanderbilt Soccer Complex, Nashville
• Broadcast: SEC Network+

Vanderbilt Soccer Season Record

Current Record: 3-1

Notable Match: Victory against Tennessee Tech – 6-0

Additional Context

The Commodores started their season brightly, gaining momentum with an impressive early victory, which helped elevate their national ranking. The loss against Memphis is a crucial learning experience as they navigate their season.

Player Performance Highlights

• Key Players in recent matches:
• Susanna Soderman: Goalscorer in the 6-0 win vs. Tennessee Tech
• Maci Teater: Goalscorer in the 6-0 win vs. Tennessee Tech
• Sydney Watts: Multiple goalscorer in the 6-0 win vs. Tennessee Tech
• Olivia Stafford: Multiple goalscorer in the 6-0 win vs. Tennessee Tech

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• VU Commodores: Dores Fall in Memphis
• SI: Vanderbilt Soccer Gets Third Win with Victory over Tennessee Tech
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• Vanderbilt Hustler: Vanderbilt Advances with a 4-1 Victory Against Lipscomb
• Google Search: Vanderbilt Soccer 2025
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