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The University of Michigan women’s soccer team achieved a commanding 4-0 victory over Detroit Mercy in their home opener, improving their season record to 2-0. The Wolverines showcased their offensive prowess, with standout performances from sophomore Gabrielle Prych and junior Adi Walick. This match marked a continuation of Michigan’s successful history against Detroit Mercy and set the stage for their upcoming road trip. As they prepare for their next challenge, the Wolverines remain focused on maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.
Ann Arbor, MI – The University of Michigan women’s soccer team continued its strong start to the 2025 season with a resounding 4-0 victory over Detroit Mercy on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the U-M Soccer Stadium. This triumph improved Michigan’s record to 2-0, while Detroit Mercy fell to 1-1 after previously defeating Valparaiso in their season opener.
The match, which began at 1 p.m., was streamed live on B1G+ and coincided with Wolverine Kids Club Day, where the first 500 fans received a 2025 team poster along with the opportunity for a postgame autograph session. The event was well-attended, adding a festive atmosphere to the home opener.
Head coach Jennifer Klein, who holds a commendable 5-1 record in home-opening matches, has now built a solid all-time record of 19-9-4 at the University of Michigan. Under her leadership, the Wolverines have dominated their historical matchup against Detroit Mercy, holding a 9-2 record since 1994 and having won the last five encounters between the two teams.
Michigan’s commanding display was evident throughout the match. The Wolverines outshot the Titans 15-3, with 10 shots on target. They scored their four goals without ever trailing in the game. Sophomore Gabrielle Prych stood out with two goals, marking the first multi-goal match of her career. Additionally, classmate Ella Jablinskey contributed with her first career goal, further showcasing the team’s attacking prowess.
Junior Adi Walick made a significant impact with a program-record-tying three assists, accomplishing this feat for the first time since 2017. Along with Prych and Jablinskey, sophomore Elle Ervin also found the back of the net, with Kali Burrell assisting on Ervin’s goal for her second assist of the season already.
In their previous outing against Villanova, the Wolverines demonstrated their defensive strengths by limiting the Wildcats to just two shots on goal apart from a penalty kick opportunity. Standout sophomore Ellie Fife, recognized as a 2025 Big Ten Player to Watch, played the full 90 minutes in the opener and brought her seasoned experience to the match against Detroit Mercy, having transferred from Vanderbilt last season. Freshmen Maya Raghunandanan and Coda Jones also made their collegiate debuts, with Raghunandanan earning a starting position and making a memorable impression.
Detroit Mercy opened their season successfully against Valparaiso with a 2-1 win, featuring senior Abbey Lodato’s two-goal performance. However, their momentum was halted by Michigan’s comprehensive defensive and offensive approach during this match.
The victory at U-M Soccer Stadium not only added to Michigan’s perfect 8-0 home record against Detroit Mercy but also set the stage for the Wolverines as they prepare for a challenging three-game road trip. Their next match will take place on Thursday, August 21, against Alabama, marking another significant challenge in their goal to maintain their unbeaten start as they progress through the season.
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Additional Resources
- University of Michigan Athletics
- The Michigan Daily
- Valparaiso Athletics
- WMU Broncos
- SoccerWire
- Wikipedia: Detroit Mercy
- Google Search: University of Michigan Women’s Soccer
- Google Scholar: Women’s Soccer Statistics
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
- Google News: Detroit Mercy Soccer
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