Rock Hill, S.C. — Winthrop women’s soccer heads to Radford, Virginia on Saturday for their first conference road match of the season. The Eagles took down the Highlanders last year in Rock Hill, behind a brace from Monssi Avila-Gutierrez. Winthrop has the opportunity for back-to-back wins against Radford for the first time since 2006-2007.
| Winthrop Women’s Soccer Game Information | |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Winthrop (3-5-1, 0-1 Big South) vs. Radford (2-5-1, 0-0 Big South) |
| Date/Time | Saturday, Sep. 26 | 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location | Radford, VA | Tom Lillard Field |
| Live Video | ESPN+ |
| Live Stats | Live Stats |
| Series Record | Radford leads 15-6-4 | Streak – W1 |
| First Meeting | October 5, 2003 (Radford, VA) | Winthrop won 5-3 |
| Last Meeting | October 18, 2025 | Winthrop won 3-2 |
| Winthrop All-Time Records | Overall (160-204-53) | Home (70-112-16) | Away (65-116-17) | Big South (79-101-26) |
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| Social Media | Twitter – @WinthropWsoccer / @WUEagles | Instagram – @winthropwsoccer | Facebook – /WinthropWSoccer | #ROCKtheHILL | #EverStand |
FOOT NOTES
- Mia Ruffalo played all 90 minutes in goal and recorded four saves, with two in each half against Charleston Southern.
- Evyn Schokora made her first appearance of the season for the Eagles against the Buccaneers, recording a shot.
- Winthrop is 0-1 in Big South conference play.
- Monssi Avila-Gutierrez leads the Eagles in scoring with four goals and eight points on the year.
- Cordelia McIntosh leads the team in shots with 21, 10 on goal.
- Ruffalo has 32 saves on 52 shots on goal this season.
- Winthrop has earned 46 corner kicks on the season, giving up just 30 to opponents.
- Radford is 2-5-1 on the season, still winless in conference play. Their game against USC Upstate was postponed last weekend.
- Monssi Avila-Gutierrez, Cordelia McIntosh, Mia Silber and Amelie Steen were all named to the Big South Midseason Watch List
- Head coach Spencer Smith is entering his 17th season as head coach of WInthrop women’s soccer
- The Eagles have added a plethora of new faces to the roster, including eight freshman and a transfer student
- Winthrop has 13 returners from last season
- Senior Monssi Avila-Gutierrez led the team in goals last season with five, including a pair of game-winning goals
- Freshman goalkeeper Mia Ruffalo is the team’s lone goalie on the roster
- Winthrop was picked to finish sixth in the 2026 Big South Conference Preseason Poll
- The program is in its 24th season overall
- The Eagles have an all-time record of 160-204-53
- Monssi Avila-Gutierrez was named First Team All-Big South last season
2026 HONORS
- Amelie Steen – Junior
- Big South Midseason Players Watchlist – Forwards
- Monssi Avila-Gutierrez – Senior
- Big South Midseason Players Watchlist – Forwards
- Cordelia McIntosh – Junior
- Big South Midseason Players Watchlist – Forwards
- Mia Silber – Junior
- Big South Midseason Players Watchlist – Defenders
WATCH THE EAGLES ON ESPN+
Select women’s soccer home games during the 2026 season will air live on ESPN+. You can also catch select road games in Big South Conference play on ESPN+. To watch Big South games on ESPN+ you must have a subscription to ESPN+. For more information on how to subscribe, click here.
BE A BALLRUNNER FOR WINTHROP SOCCER MATCHES
Interested in getting closer to the action of college soccer? Winthrop men’s and women’s soccer teams are looking for ball runners to help at home games in 2026 and beyond. Become a ball runner for official games and become a part of our game day experience. Sign up as an individual or sign up an entire team/club to attend a match and help the game keep pace as ball runners. Available for grades 3rd thru 8th. If interested please fill out the ONLINE FORM.
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By investing in the Eagle Club, you’re helping us build a stronger future for Winthrop Athletics—one that prioritizes excellence, opportunity, and a championship culture.
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UP NEXT
Following the game, the Eagles will return home to host Longwood on Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
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