FGCU WSOC vs RV Auburn Preview

After opening their season, the FGCU women's soccer team (1-0) remain at home as they welcome RV Auburn (0-1) to the FGCU Soccer Complex Sunday, August 25 at 1 pm.
Last Time Out:
The Eagles opened their season at home as they welcomed FIU for their 12th ever matchup. The Eagles would shut out FIU 2-0.

Debuts:
Three players made their debuts for the Eagles: freshmen Louise Lillback, Lander Peck and Alisson Wessel. Lillback was in the starting lineup, while Peck and Wessel came off the bench. Lillback got an assist in her first match

Big Goals:
In the game against FIU, it was senior Marjorie "Ma" Boilesen that took over the offense as she notched the first two goals of the season for the Eagles. Boilesen's two goals put her at 18 in her career as she passed Gina Petracco (17, 2008-11) and tied for sixth all-time with Ally Kasun (17, 2012-15) before passing Kasun for sole possession of sixth all-time. Boilesen needs five

Weck 200:
Senior Melissa Weck has sent a message as starting goalkeeper. Weck (1-0) got the shutout win over FIU with four saves. The native of Yorba, California has in fact boosted her careers stats from the game in saves, shutouts and wins. Weck's four saves put her at 202 in her career and is 61 away from passing Stephanie Powers (26, 2008-11) for second all-time. The shutout was her her 28.4th in her career and 2.7 away from passing Powers for second all-time. Weck earned her 42nd win as she tied Powers (42) for second all-time.

Scouting Auburn:
The Tigers, who finished last season 12-6-2 overall with a 4-5-1 record in the SEC, are receiving six votes in the United Soccer Coaches Poll. They began their season in Tampa as they fell 2-1 to #14 USF on Thursday, August 22.

Senior Jessie Gerow scored the team's lone goal in 59 minutes of play. Gerow scored five goals last season while being named a member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll for the third straight year.

Redshirt senior Kate Hart (0-1) earned the loss while getting eight saves. Hart joined Auburn as a grad student after spending four years at San Diego State.

Series History:
This will mark the second ever matchup between the two teams. The first time was on November 15, 2014 in the first round of the NCAA National Soccer Tournament where the Eagles lost 1-0.

How to Keep Up:
Livestats will be available for the game and will air on ESPN+. Commentary will done by NBC2 sports reporter Joe Putrelo and FGCU Athletic Communications Assistant Chris Duarte. Fans can also keep up to date with both teams on Twitter.

Promotions:
The game will be dubbed as a white out as marketing in encouraging fans and Dirty Birds to wear white to the game. In addition, it will also be dubbed as a World Cup Celebration and Family Day. Former FGCU soccer standout Julia Roddar (2012-14) earned a bronze medal at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

ESPN+:

The A-SUN will air on the new, subscription-based digital platform ESPN+, which will be the new home for select FGCU and A-SUN games and event broadcasts. Subscribers can try the new app for free for 30 days, which follows to $4.99 a month fee afterwards or can pay $39.99 per-year based on the viewers subscription choice.

Links:
Livestats: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=267052

ESPN+: http://www.espn.com/watch?id=d918fc4e-bcf3-4b09-925d-6996649c7d91

Twitter Accounts:
FGCU: @FGCU_WSoccer
Auburn: @AuburnSoccer