The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Thursday, August 14
Birmingham, Ala.
7 p.m.
UAB
0-1-0, 0-0-0
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2
UCF
1-0-0, 0-0-0
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2
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UCF
2
0
2
UAB
1
0
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Women’s Soccer Falls to UCF 2-1 in Season Opener
8/14/2025 10:17:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM – UAB women's soccer (0-1) fell in its home opener 2-1 against UCF (1-0) at PNC Field.
The Knights were the first to score on Thursday night when Liz Worden found the back of the net off a corner kick in the 22nd minute. At the 35th minute UCF's Rajanah Reed recorded the Knights second goal with an assist from Gabi Berchon.
UAB got on the board late in the first half with a goal in the 41st minute. Freshman Rebecca Sierra scored her first collegiate goal with an assist from Lauren Lucero to make the score 2-1 heading into halftime.
The second half went scoreless with both teams playing stout defense. UCF was able to get off five shot in the second while the Blazers had two shots. UAB's junior Leah Parsons saw her first collegiate start in goal with the Green and Gold and had five saves on the night.
Up next, the Blazers face their first road test as they travel to Johnson City, Tennessee to take on ETSU. Kickoff is set for noon CT.
2025-26 GOLD CARD
The 2025-26 Gold Card is on sale. The 2025-26 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for American Conference or NCAA Championship events.
YOUR SUPPORT FUELS SUCCESS!
With your help, Blazer Student-Athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to renew your support to UAB Athletics today and for more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on X and Instagram.
The Knights were the first to score on Thursday night when Liz Worden found the back of the net off a corner kick in the 22nd minute. At the 35th minute UCF's Rajanah Reed recorded the Knights second goal with an assist from Gabi Berchon.
UAB got on the board late in the first half with a goal in the 41st minute. Freshman Rebecca Sierra scored her first collegiate goal with an assist from Lauren Lucero to make the score 2-1 heading into halftime.
The second half went scoreless with both teams playing stout defense. UCF was able to get off five shot in the second while the Blazers had two shots. UAB's junior Leah Parsons saw her first collegiate start in goal with the Green and Gold and had five saves on the night.
Up next, the Blazers face their first road test as they travel to Johnson City, Tennessee to take on ETSU. Kickoff is set for noon CT.
2025-26 GOLD CARD
The 2025-26 Gold Card is on sale. The 2025-26 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for American Conference or NCAA Championship events.
YOUR SUPPORT FUELS SUCCESS!
With your help, Blazer Student-Athletes are given the resources, tools, and opportunities they need to achieve greatness. Every contribution you make directly supports our teams, ensuring they excel not only on the field but in the classroom as well. We invite you to renew your support to UAB Athletics today and for more information on ways to show your generosity through the Blazer Scholarship Fund, capital initiatives, and sport specific giving go to blazerboosters.com or call us at (205) 996-9969.
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB women's soccer team, follow @UAB_WSOC on X and Instagram.
Team Stats
UCF
UAB
Goals
2
1
Shots
10
7
Shots on Goal
7
4
Saves
3
5
Corners
5
4
Fouls
11
6
Scoring Plays
Liz Worden (1)
GOAL by UCF Worden, Liz.
22:01
Rajanah Reed (1)
Assisted By: Gabi Berchon
GOAL by UCF Reed, Rajanah Assist by Berchon, Gabi.
35:50
Rebecca Sierra (1)
Assisted By: Lauren Lucero
GOAL by UAB Sierra, Rebecca Assist by Lucero, Lauren.
41:37
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
Forward
/ Women's Soccer
Goalkeeper
/ Women's SoccerMidfielder
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