NC State women's soccer head coach Tim Santoro announced the program's 2023 competition schedule on Tuesday morning. The 18-game slate includes nine home matches at Dail Soccer Stadium beginning with the Wolfpack's season opener against Utah on Thursday, Aug. 17.

"We play one of the toughest nonconference schedules every year but, no doubt, this fall will be the hardest yet," Santoro said. "Add in the fact that the ACC is the best and deepest conference, we'll have our hands full again this year.

"There are different approaches to scheduling, and I believe this is the best path forward for NC State. I believe in my team."

After opening the season against VCU in an exhibition match on Aug. 12, the Wolfpack will welcome Utah on Aug. 17 before traveling to Charlotte for its road opener on Aug. 20. The Pack then hosts Rutgers for its first of two home matches against Big 10 opponents during the 2023 regular season.

NC State then travels to Colorado for a road trip at Colorado (Aug. 31) and Denver (Sept. 3). The Pioneers captured their fifth consecutive Summit League regular season title this past season.

The Wolfpack returns to Raleigh on Sept. 7 for a matchup against reigning Big 10 regular season champion Michigan State. Both of NC State's Big 10 opponents (Michigan State and Rutgers) secured berths to the NCAA Tournament this past season and finished inside the top 30 of the NCAA's final RPI poll
NC State concludes its nonconference road slate at Harvard on Sept. 10 before welcoming High Point for Senior Day on Sept. 14. Harvard, who finished No. 15 in the NCAA's final RPI poll, advanced to the NCAA Tournament Second Round a season ago.

The Pack opens Atlantic Coast Conference play at home against Pittsburgh on Sept. 17. NC State will also host North Carolina (Sept. 30), Virginia (Oct. 8), Syracuse (Oct. 19) and Notre Dame (Oct. 22) at Dail Soccer Stadium.

NC State will travel to Wake Forest (Sept. 21), Duke (Sept. 24), Virginia Tech (Oct. 5), Miami (Oct. 14) and Florida State (Oct. 26) in ACC play.

Overall, six (one-third) of NC State's 2023 regular season opponents finished inside the top 10 of the NCAA's final RPI poll. Nine of the Pack's opponents finished inside of the top 30, while 10 finished inside the top 50 of the NCAA's final RPI poll.

The ACC Tournament quarterfinals will be held Oct. 29 at select campus sites while the semifinals and finals will take place Nov. 2-5 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

The NCAA First Round is slated for Nov. 10-12, while the second and third rounds will be held Nov. 17-19. The Elite Eight will be played Nov. 24-26 at select campus sites before the NCAA College Cup returns to WakeMed Soccer Park from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3.

NC State concluded the 2022 season with a 7-7-6 record, advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth consecutive fall campaign. The Wolfpack finished No. 36 out of 348 Division I teams in the NCAA's final RPI poll and has reached the NCAA Tournament Second Round in five of the past six fall seasons.

The program has already welcomed five newcomers to the 2023 roster while 18 players return from this past year's squad. NC State also announced the additions of assistant coach Maddy Haro and associate head coach Sebastian Vecchio earlier this spring.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/6/6/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-releases-2023-schedule

All moved in ✅ pic.twitter.com/6OTuWRg3Q4

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) July 30, 2023

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NC State women's soccer head coach Tim Santoro announced the program's 2023 competition schedule on Tuesday morning. The 18-game slate includes nine home matches at Dail Soccer Stadium beginning with the Wolfpack's season opener against Utah on Thursday, Aug. 17.



The program has already welcomed five newcomers to the 2023 roster while 18 players return from this past year's squad. NC State also announced the additions of assistant coach Maddy Haro and associate head coach Sebastian Vecchio earlier this spring.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/6/6/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-releases-2023-schedule

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Anyone know what the story is with the Assistant turnover? Did Santoro make the change because he isn't happy with the recruiting, or did they leave of their own accord? We was the main recruiter as an assistant at WF before Yow hired him, so I know he highly values that aspect of the job...and we don't seem to be making much sustained headway against the ACC;s elite programs...(by elite, I mean UNC, Duke, Virginia, FSU, and Notre Dame, all of whom made the Elite Eight last year, and all of whom have championships or championship game appearances since 2010.

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Wolfer79 said:

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NC State women's soccer head coach Tim Santoro announced the program's 2023 competition schedule on Tuesday morning. The 18-game slate includes nine home matches at Dail Soccer Stadium beginning with the Wolfpack's season opener against Utah on Thursday, Aug. 17.



The program has already welcomed five newcomers to the 2023 roster while 18 players return from this past year's squad. NC State also announced the additions of assistant coach Maddy Haro and associate head coach Sebastian Vecchio earlier this spring.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/6/6/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-releases-2023-schedule

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Anyone know what the story is with the Assistant turnover? Did Santoro make the change because he isn't happy with the recruiting, or did they leave of their own accord? We was the main recruiter as an assistant at WF before Yow hired him, so I know he highly values that aspect of the job...and we don't seem to be making much sustained headway against the ACC;s elite programs...(by elite, I mean UNC, Duke, Virginia, FSU, and Notre Dame, all of whom made the Elite Eight last year, and all of whom have championships or championship game appearances since 2010.

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i can't find names of previous assistant coaches to do a search

Couldn't be happier to be back 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/B2W0bwEuzU

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 2, 2023

Today I spoke with NC State women's soccer head coach Tim Santoro.

In my time at NCSU, Santoro is one of the most competitive folks I've met.

NC State opens play on Wed, 8/17 vs. Utah.

Inside Pack Sports will cover NCSU as it looks to return to the postseason.

Today I spoke with NC State women's soccer head coach Tim Santoro.

In my time at NCSU, Santoro is one of the most competitive folks I've met.

NC State opens play on Wed, 8/17 vs. Utah.

Inside Pack Sports will cover NCSU as it looks to return to the postseason. #GetInside

— Rob McLamb (@RobMcLamb) August 3, 2023

Weekend work 💪 pic.twitter.com/QyNHj2qpRa

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 6, 2023

Perfect finish to Week 1 🍦 pic.twitter.com/IgpSQpgqj0

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 6, 2023

Week 1 is in the books ✅ pic.twitter.com/atpsDKn67w

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 6, 2023

Ready to take the field for the first time in Fall '23

Saturday's home exhibition match against VCU is set for 1 p.m. at Dail Soccer Stadium.

NC State women's soccer opens its 2023 season with a home exhibition against VCU on Saturday afternoon at Dail Soccer Stadium. Saturday's match is set for 1 p.m.

No broadcast or live stats will be available for the exhibition match. Admission is free of charge to Saturday's exhibition and all regular season NC State women's soccer matches.
https://gopack.com/news/2023/8/11/womens-soccer-packwsoccer-hosts-vcu-for-home-exhibition-match-on-saturday

See you tomorrow afternoon at The Dail, #WPN 😀 pic.twitter.com/Vhjm3APDGs

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 11, 2023

Women's Soccer: NC State hosts Virginia Commonwealth University in an exhibition match at Dail Soccer Stadium on a gorgeous summer afternoon in lovely Western Raleigh.

2022
NC State: 7-7-6 (2-6-2 ACC), lost on PKs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

VCU: 8-3-8 (6-1-3 A10)
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20th Minute | Jameese Joseph's shot hits the crossbar. Joseph has consistently been able to get around the first and second VCU defender with deft touches and strong bursts along the left wing.

23rd Minute | NC State's Leyah Hall-Robinson shoots just wide.

NC State 0, VCU 0
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64th Minute | PENALTY

NC State's Leyah Hall-Robinson is judged to have fouled in the box.

VCU's Anna Bagley converts from the spot.

VCU 1, NC State 0

20th Minute | Jameese Joseph’s shot hits the crossbar. Joseph has consistently been able to get around the first and second VCU defender with deft touches and strong bursts along the left wing.

23rd Minute | NC State’s Leyah Hall-Robinson shoots just wide.

NC State 0, VCU 0

— Rob McLamb (@RobMcLamb) August 12, 2023

64th Minute | PENALTY

NC State’s Leyah Hall-Robinson is judged to have fouled in the box.

VCU’s Anna Bagley converts from the spot.

VCU 1, NC State 0

— Rob McLamb (@RobMcLamb) August 12, 2023

The guys out supporting @PackWSoccer during their exhibition vs VCU. pic.twitter.com/RxojjoWyyX

— NC State Men's Soccer (@PackMensSoccer) August 12, 2023

FINAL: VCU 1, NC State 0

The Pack drops it's home exhibition against the Rams.

NEXT: NCSU opens its regular season at home against Utah (6-7-6, 2-5-4 PAC-12 in 2022) on Thursday, August 17th (7PM)

FINAL: VCU 1, NC State 0

The Pack drops it’s home exhibition against the Rams.

NEXT: NCSU opens its regular season at home against Utah (6-7-6, 2-5-4 PAC-12 in 2022) on Thursday, August 17th (7PM)

— Rob McLamb (@RobMcLamb) August 12, 2023

Exhibition ✅

Next up: Home opener on Thursday night against Utah!#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/jKonlbql5L

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 12, 2023

Rebounding from a heartbreaking postseason loss is never easy, but @packwsoccer is feeling fresh ahead of the 2023 season.

A team-oriented offseason has the Wolfpack feeling rejuvenated ahead of its season-opening match against Utah.

So what's made this season feel so fresh for the Wolfpack? A large part of it can be chalked up to personnel changes, both on and off the field. Santoro's mission over the offseason has been revitalizing his locker room with a handful of changes to both the roster and professional staff and a noticeable emphasis on team-building.

However, it all hasn't been smooth sailing in terms of health so far for NC State. The red-and-white have already lost senior midfielder Jaiden Thomas to a season-ending injury in training, and with All-ACC junior midfielder Emika Kawagishi still recovering from her own season-ending injury from last season, Santoro's midfield is looking thin.

While the team had time to experiment in its recent exhibition against VCU, its first true chance to respond will come Thursday, Aug. 17 at Dail Soccer Stadium. Kickoff against Utah is set for 7 p.m., where the Wolfpack is looking to make their mark on the team's legacy

https://www.technicianonline.com/sports/feeling-fresh-rejuvenated-nc-state-women-s-soccer-ready-to-make-their-mark-in-2023/article_7d0c2660-3a43-11ee-9018-5355169a6592.html

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Wolfer79 said:

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NC State women's soccer head coach Tim Santoro announced the program's 2023 competition schedule on Tuesday morning. The 18-game slate includes nine home matches at Dail Soccer Stadium beginning with the Wolfpack's season opener against Utah on Thursday, Aug. 17.



The program has already welcomed five newcomers to the 2023 roster while 18 players return from this past year's squad. NC State also announced the additions of assistant coach Maddy Haro and associate head coach Sebastian Vecchio earlier this spring.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/6/6/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-releases-2023-schedule

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Anyone know what the story is with the Assistant turnover? Did Santoro make the change because he isn't happy with the recruiting, or did they leave of their own accord? We was the main recruiter as an assistant at WF before Yow hired him, so I know he highly values that aspect of the job...and we don't seem to be making much sustained headway against the ACC;s elite programs...(by elite, I mean UNC, Duke, Virginia, FSU, and Notre Dame, all of whom made the Elite Eight last year, and all of whom have championships or championship game appearances since 2010.

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A large part of it can be chalked up to personnel changes, both on and off the field. Santoro's mission over the offseason has been revitalizing his locker room with a handful of changes to both the roster and professional staff and a noticeable emphasis on team-building.

"The x's and o's and the soccer is always the easy part," Santoro said. "But we've done some things to mesh the team a little better [this offseason]. Six changes to the roster, and there's two new staff members. … I think it's something that will, in the long run, help with the stuff that you need to have in a good team unit that is away from the field, and it's been great. This preseason has been phenomenal so far."

https://www.technicianonline.com/sports/feeling-fresh-rejuvenated-nc-state-women-s-soccer-ready-to-make-their-mark-in-2023/article_7d0c2660-3a43-11ee-9018-5355169a6592.html

i can read several things into these comments, buti will just say it sounds like the assistant coaches did not fit into coaching staff culture.

Keep Climbing

We check in at No. 15 in @TheSoccerWire's 2023 list of Top 50 Current NCAA Women's Soccer Programs!

Keep Climbing 📈

We check in at No. 15 in @TheSoccerWire's 2023 list of Top 50 Current NCAA Women's Soccer Programs!#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/cEqYi9Pdr4

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 16, 2023

NC State women's soccer opens regular season play Thursday night against Utah at Dail Soccer Stadium. Thursday's season opener is set for 7 p.m.

The Wolfpack's 2023 regular season opener will stream live on ACC Network Extra. Live stats will also be available for Thursday's game.

SERIES HISTORY
NC State and Utah will square off for the first time in Thursday night's season opener.

SCOUTING THE UTES
Utah head coach Hideki Nakada enters his third season in charge of the Utes' program, leading Utah to a 6-7-6 record this past season. The Utes return their top two goal scorers from 2022, highlighted by Taliana Kaufusi's team-high six goals and 12 points. Utah finished its 2022 campaign with four nonconference victories, opening this past season with a 3-0-1 record. Utah also notched a 1-1 tie against Alabama, who advanced to the College Cup a season ago.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/8/16/womens-soccer-womens-soccer-opens-2023-season-at-home-against-utah

The first of many for Jade 💪#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/T1n1vkziKK

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 18, 2023

Ends in a draw at The Dail. Off to Charlotte on Sunday night!#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/SPtkDXSH9t

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 18, 2023

The NC State women's soccer team recorded a 1-1 draw against Utah in its 2023 season opener on Thursday night at Dail Soccer Stadium.

After a scoreless opening half, NC State grabbed early momentum out of the break with three shots within the first 90 seconds of the second half. Jameese Joseph fired back-to-back attempts in the opening minute of the second half before freshman Jade Bordeleau notched her first-career goal to give NC State a 1-0 lead.

Bordeleau buried her right-footed shot past the diving effort of Utah goalkeeper Kasey Wardle in the 47th minute, finishing off a cross from Leyah Hall-Robinson for the Wolfpack's first goal of the season. Hall-Robinson notched her first assist of the season after leading NC State with five assists this past season.

Utah's Bella Woods knotted the score at 1-1 with a long-range strike in the 73rd minute. After Woods' equalizer, NC State registered two shots off a corner kick. Brianna Weber's header forced a save from Wardle, while Fernanda Soto's rebound effort missed just wide of the Utes' goal.

NC State goalkeeper Maria Echezarreta made five saves, making four stops in the first half. The Wolfpack fired 12 total shots in its season opener, including five on target.

Joseph and Bordeleau tied for a team-high three shots, while Bordeleau's two shots on goal ranked as a team high.

Mackenzie Smith and Bordeleau each made their first-career starts in an NC State uniform in Thursday's match, while Alex Mohr and Mary Frances Symmes subbed on to make their first-career appearances for the Wolfpack.

UP NEXT
The Wolfpack travels to Charlotte for its first road matchup of the season. NC State's road opener against the 49ers is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/8/17/womens-soccer-wolfpack-records-1-1-draw-against-utah-in-season-opener

Battling it out!

NC State soccer ends in a 1-1 draw against the Utah Utes!@PackWSoccer | #ACCSoccer pic.twitter.com/HVlAJNE9Od

— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) August 18, 2023

NC State women's soccer travels to Charlotte for an in-state matchup on Sunday night. The Pack's road opener against the 49ers is set for 7 p.m. at Transamerica Field and will stream live on ESPN+.

SERIES HISTORY
NC State and Charlotte will square off for the seventh time in NC State's 2023 road opener. A few notes tracking the Pack's matchup at Charlotte are listed below:

Sunday will mark the first meeting between the two teams since Aug. 29, 2010, in Raleigh. Charlotte notched a 2-1 victory in overtime.
Charlotte holds a 4-2 advantage in the all-time series history. The 49ers won the first two matchups in the series in 1998 and 1999, respectively. Charlotte has won the two most recent meetings, too, in 2009 and 2010.
NC State won in back-to-back seasons in 2000 and 2001, defeating Charlotte 3-0 at home in 2000 before notching a 1-0 road victory in 2001

SCOUTING THE 49ERS

Charlotte (0-1-0) opened its 2023 season with a 3-2 defeat at James Madison. All five goals in Thursday's setback came in the second half, as the 49ers evened the score at 1-1 in the 53rd minute before James Madison pulled away with tallies in the 55th and 65th minutes. In Charlotte's first season in the American Athletic Conference, the 49ers placed three players on the American Athletic Conference Watch List. Macey Bader, Payton Patrick and Julia Patrum each earned the preseason honors, while the 49ers were selected fifth in the American's East Division.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/8/19/womens-soccer-packwsoccer-travels-to-charlotte-for-sundays-road-opener

Road trip to the Queen City 🐺

🆚 Charlotte
⏰ 7 p.m.
📍 Transamerica Field
📺 https://t.co/tBMb4sgcKT
📊 https://t.co/qqLuBsmIan#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/nclxE7rfmT

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 20, 2023

The 49ers score late in the half to take a 1-0 lead into the break.

The 49ers score late in the half to take a 1-0 lead into the break.#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/ByOSUv2zT5

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 21, 2023

Leyah ➡️ Meese ➡️ Lexi = GOAL 🔥#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/oZeO67N1VS

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 21, 2023

MADNESS.

PACK LEADS! pic.twitter.com/YdKvmLCSyL

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 21, 2023

COMEBACK COMPLETE ✅#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/cfmmdpdRfX

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 21, 2023

Alexis Strickland and Leyah Hall-Robinson each scored their first goals of the season as NC State women's soccer completed a 2-1 comeback victory at Charlotte on Sunday night at Transamerica Field.

After Charlotte (0-2-0) struck first with a goal in the opening half, NC State (1-0-1) scored twice in the final 15 minutes to flip 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 road victory.

The Wolfpack tied the score at 1-1 in the 77th minute when Strickland fired home her first goal of the season. Hall-Robinson drove in a lofted pass to the right side of the field to Jameese Joseph, who played a ball into Strickland before she slotted home the equalizer with her right foot.

Just over six minutes later, NC State earned a free kick in its own half. Brianna Weber then delivered the ball right to Charlotte goalkeeper Emma Wakeman's goal line, forcing a save onto the crossbar. Hall-Robinson then headed home the loose ball to give the Wolfpack a 2-1 lead in the 84th minute. Hall-Robinson's game-winner withstood a VAR check, allowing the Wolfpack to celebrate its game-winning goal for the second time following the goal confirmation.

NC State outshot Charlotte 11-5 in the second half as the Wolfpack turned a 1-0 halftime deficit into a victory for the first time since notching a 2-1 road victory at Clemson (Sept. 29) this past season.

Hall-Robinson paced NC State with three shots, two shots on goal and three points. She has logged an assist in both matches so far this season.

Charlotte struck first with a goal late in the first half when Ayanna Parker's deflected shot found the back of the net. The 49ers converted a turnover in the Wolfpack's end into the match's first goal when Parker's right-footed shot deflected off the outstretched leg of Alex Mohr.

NC State goalkeeper Maria Echezarreta kept the game scoreless in the opening 20 minutes with a pair of saves. Echezarreta first made a diving save to her right to deny Tash Hudson before stopping a close-range effort from Kelly Hastings off the ensuing corner kick. She finished the match with four stops and sits just two away from recording 200 in her career.

NC State almost knotted the score in the 56th minute when Jade Bordeleau's shot sailed over the crossbar. Strickland whipped in a cross from the right flank to Bordeleau, who lifted her right-footed strike over the bar.

UP NEXT
NC State returns home to Dail Soccer Stadium to take on Rutgers. Thursday night's matchup against the Scarlet Knights is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted live on ACC Network Extra.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/8/20/womens-soccer-nc-state-completes-second-half-comeback-in-2-1-win-at-charlotte

There was a Comeback Pack sighting last night as @packwsoccer came alive in the final 15 minutes of its match versus UNC-Charlotte for its first win of the season.

With quick passing, guts and mayhem, NC State emerged with a 2-1 victory.

https://www.technicianonline.com/sports/nc-state-women-s-soccer-strikes-stunning-2-1-comeback-win-at-unc-charlotte/article_93aa11a6-4025-11ee-9c61-4b32079afafe.html

NC State picked 10th (of 14) in preseason coach's poll

NC State women's soccer returns to Raleigh on Thursday night for a matchup against Rutgers at Dail Soccer Stadium. Thursday night's matchup against the Scarlet Knights is set for 7 p.m. and will stream live on ACC Network Extra.

SERIES HISTORY
NC State and Rutgers will square off for the sixth time on Thursday night. A few notes tracking the Pack's home matchup against Rutgers are listed below:

First meeting between the two teams since Sept. 7, 2001. Rutgers secured a 3-0 victory over NC State in a neutral site matchup in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

NC State won the first three matchups in the series to hold a 3-2 advantage in the all-time series. The Wolfpack shut out the Scarlet Knights in each of the first three matchups 1-0 victory on Oct. 11, 1987, 4-0 victory on Oct. 9, 1988, and a 1-0 victory on Sept. 8, 1991.
NC State is 1-0 against Rutgers in matchups played in Raleigh. Rutgers' two victories have come outside of Raleigh with a 3-1 victory in New Jersey before notching its 3-0 win in Harrisonburg.
SCOUTING THE SCARLET KNIGHTS
Rutgers makes its first road trip of the season this weekend with a matchup at Dail Soccer Stadium. The Scarlet Knights opened the 2023 campaign with a 2-0 win over Holy Cross in its season opener before falling 1-0 to Hofstra on Sunday. Despite outshooting Hofstra 17-8 on Sunday night, the Pride grabbed a late winner in the 88th minute via Olivia Pearse's first goal of the season. Rutgers was ranked third in the Big 10's 2023 Women's Soccer Preseason Poll, slotting one spot ahead of NC State's other Big 10 opponent, Michigan State. Thursday's
visitors also placed three players on the league's 2023 Big 10 Players to Watch List -- senior midfielders Sara Brocious and Becci Fluchel and junior forward Riley Tiernan.

https://gopack.com/news/2023/8/23/womens-soccer-nc-state-hosts-big-10-foe-rutgers-on-thursday-night

Wohner's goal brings us level! Pack notches a 1-1 draw in its return to The Dail 🐺#GoPackBaby pic.twitter.com/iTPyK9SqUI

— PackWSoccer⚽️ (@PackWSoccer) August 25, 2023