Thursday, August 21
Malek Stadium at Clinton Field | West Point, N.Y.
5 pm MT
Air Force Academy
at
Army
Women's Soccer to Play Service Academy Match at West Point
8/20/2025 10:10:00 AM | Women's Soccer
WEST POINT, N.Y., - For the fifth year in a row, the Falcons are slated to face service academy rival, Army, on Thursday August 21 at 7 p.m. ET/5 p.m. MT at Clinton Field. Air Force is looking to break the Black Knights' two-year win streak and claim the first service academy win of the 2025-26 athletic year for USAFA.
Media:
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: SideArm LiveStats
All-Time Versus the Black Knights:
Air Force has played 21 total games against Army and sits at an all-time record of 9-10-2, extending back to the first matchup between the two programs in 1992, a road loss for the Falcons, 2-1. The most recent meeting between the programs was a 4-3 Black Knights win at Cadet Soccer Stadium on September 13, 2024. Out of the last five matches, Air Force has won three, accompanied by a pair of shutouts.
Last Time Out:
During their first outing on the road, Air Force dropped to Colorado, 4-1, on Sunday August 17.
Across fulltime, the Falcons saw one goal from senior Peyton Ferrell, totaled 15 shots with eight on goal, accompanied by a trio of saves from veteran goalkeeper Kylie McElroy. Caeli Sherman and Kendall Rippley each recorded a pair of shots on goal.
At the start of the first half, the Falcons found themselves even with the Buffs, seeing four shots on goal but could not break through. Air Force defenders held strong pressure over Colorado until the 15th minute when the Buffs shot off the goalpost, surprising McElroy in goal and taking the lead. An accidental trip in the box gave CU the chance to capitalize off a penalty kick that hit left into the goal, opposite McElroy's lean for a 2-0 advantage at 26'.
Colorado came out of the locker room ready to go after halftime, scoring their third goal off a corner kick with a sneak, past McElroy. At 64', Lauren Steinlage crossed the ball from the right side for an assist as she set up Ferrell for a perfect finish into the back of the net, scoring Air Force's sole goal of the match. Following four more Falcon shots, the goal momentum fell, and CU finished with a late header to score the final goal of the afternoon in the 85'.
Experienced Falcons:
Caeli Sherman, Addie Doyle, Chase Borntreger, and Kendall Rippley are leading the attacking efforts with four shots apiece; Sherman and Rippley put three on goal.
Defensively, Annika Jost, Jordan Dillingham, Raine Komata, and Samantha Sharp have been applying the pressure on the backline.
In Goal:
The Falcons have started two different goalkeepers, Trishelle Lopez and Kylie McElroy. Against DU, freshman Lopez made her collegiate debut with a pair of saves for a .500 save percentage. The Cape Coral, Fla., native posted a strong first outing as a Falcon. Familiar face, McElroy took the start and played fulltime at Colorado, logging three saves in return to the goal.
Captain Ferrell:
Peyton Ferrell is a seasoned veteran on the pitch for the Falcons, as she is a three-year starter and has compiled 2,727 minutes of play over the course of her career. So far this season, the midfielder marks a strong line of one shot, one goal and remains one of the most consistent and efficient athletes on the pitch for the Falcons, as expressed by head coach Laura Busby. For her efforts to score the only goal against Colorado, Ferrell was named the Academy's Cadet-Athlete of the Week.
A Look at Army:
The Black Knights are coming off a 4-1 win over Manhattan. As a team, Army totaled 14 shots with seven on goal during their second match of the season. Forward, Sophia Henry was responsible for a pair of goals two minutes apart in the first half. The goalkeeper logged one save in fulltime. In 2024, Army went 12-6-1 overall with a Patriot League record of 5-3-1.
Up Next:
Air Force will stay out in the northeast for a Sunday match at Rutgers on August 24 at 2 p.m. ET/12 p.m. MT before returning to Cadet Soccer Stadium for an Intrasquad on Friday August 29.
Media:
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: SideArm LiveStats
All-Time Versus the Black Knights:
Air Force has played 21 total games against Army and sits at an all-time record of 9-10-2, extending back to the first matchup between the two programs in 1992, a road loss for the Falcons, 2-1. The most recent meeting between the programs was a 4-3 Black Knights win at Cadet Soccer Stadium on September 13, 2024. Out of the last five matches, Air Force has won three, accompanied by a pair of shutouts.
Last Time Out:
During their first outing on the road, Air Force dropped to Colorado, 4-1, on Sunday August 17.
Across fulltime, the Falcons saw one goal from senior Peyton Ferrell, totaled 15 shots with eight on goal, accompanied by a trio of saves from veteran goalkeeper Kylie McElroy. Caeli Sherman and Kendall Rippley each recorded a pair of shots on goal.
At the start of the first half, the Falcons found themselves even with the Buffs, seeing four shots on goal but could not break through. Air Force defenders held strong pressure over Colorado until the 15th minute when the Buffs shot off the goalpost, surprising McElroy in goal and taking the lead. An accidental trip in the box gave CU the chance to capitalize off a penalty kick that hit left into the goal, opposite McElroy's lean for a 2-0 advantage at 26'.
Colorado came out of the locker room ready to go after halftime, scoring their third goal off a corner kick with a sneak, past McElroy. At 64', Lauren Steinlage crossed the ball from the right side for an assist as she set up Ferrell for a perfect finish into the back of the net, scoring Air Force's sole goal of the match. Following four more Falcon shots, the goal momentum fell, and CU finished with a late header to score the final goal of the afternoon in the 85'.
Experienced Falcons:
Caeli Sherman, Addie Doyle, Chase Borntreger, and Kendall Rippley are leading the attacking efforts with four shots apiece; Sherman and Rippley put three on goal.
Defensively, Annika Jost, Jordan Dillingham, Raine Komata, and Samantha Sharp have been applying the pressure on the backline.
In Goal:
The Falcons have started two different goalkeepers, Trishelle Lopez and Kylie McElroy. Against DU, freshman Lopez made her collegiate debut with a pair of saves for a .500 save percentage. The Cape Coral, Fla., native posted a strong first outing as a Falcon. Familiar face, McElroy took the start and played fulltime at Colorado, logging three saves in return to the goal.
Captain Ferrell:
Peyton Ferrell is a seasoned veteran on the pitch for the Falcons, as she is a three-year starter and has compiled 2,727 minutes of play over the course of her career. So far this season, the midfielder marks a strong line of one shot, one goal and remains one of the most consistent and efficient athletes on the pitch for the Falcons, as expressed by head coach Laura Busby. For her efforts to score the only goal against Colorado, Ferrell was named the Academy's Cadet-Athlete of the Week.
A Look at Army:
The Black Knights are coming off a 4-1 win over Manhattan. As a team, Army totaled 14 shots with seven on goal during their second match of the season. Forward, Sophia Henry was responsible for a pair of goals two minutes apart in the first half. The goalkeeper logged one save in fulltime. In 2024, Army went 12-6-1 overall with a Patriot League record of 5-3-1.
Up Next:
Air Force will stay out in the northeast for a Sunday match at Rutgers on August 24 at 2 p.m. ET/12 p.m. MT before returning to Cadet Soccer Stadium for an Intrasquad on Friday August 29.
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