2025 Women's Soccer Preview

SALEM, Mass. -- Salem State women's soccer was picked to finish 5th in a vote by the league's eight head coaches in the MASCAC Women's Soccer Pre-Season Poll, which was released on Friday, August 22. Defending champion Bridgewater State received 62 points (6 first place) while Westfield State 58 points (2) and Worcester State 50 points (1) received the other first place votes.

Season Outlook

Head coach Nicolle Wood enters her 20th season after a 4-11-3, 2-3-2 campaign and 5th place finish in the MASCAC in 2024. Co-captains Olivia Henke (Bay Shore, N.Y.) and McKenna Gilligan (Salem, Mass.), who combined for 33 starts a season ago, will provide solid leadership while Gilligan and sophomores Krysta Zamejtis (Danvers. Mass.) and Anna Frost (Ada, Mich.) are back to bolster the Vikings' offense. Ava Guyer (East Granby, Conn.) returns in goal after making all 18 starts for Salem State a year ago. The junior was third in the MASCAC in saves - 132 and save percentage - .835.  

Coach's Quote

"This team's goal is to continue to increase our standing in the conference, and find a way to win close games. We hope to continue to be a strong defensive team, while increasing our ability to score and let our offense become a bigger part of our style of play."

2024 New Players to Watch

Tatiana Lazzo – Lynn, Mass./Lynn Classical

Angelina Rizzo – North Attleboro/North Attleboro

Daelyn Williams – Rochester, Minnesota/John Marshall High school

Madison Dewitt – Canaan, CT/Housatonic

Sam Agno – Salem, Mass./Salem

Chelsea Martinez – Salem/Essex North Shore Tech 

Season Opener

Salem State opens the season on the road against Rhode Island College on Friday, August 24 @ 4:00 pm.

2025 MASCAC Women's Soccer Pre-Season Poll