CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago State University Women's Soccer team opens the 2025 season on the road this Thursday, traveling across town to face the
DePaul Blue Demons in a non-conference clash. Kickoff is set for
4:00 PM CT at
Wish Field in Chicago.
The Cougars enter the new campaign energized after a strong preseason and will look to set the tone early against a talented Big East opponent. Thursday marks an early test for CSU and the first step in what promises to be a competitive and exciting season.
"We've put in the work and we're excited to finally compete," said Head Coach Kevin Larry. "Opening on the road at DePaul is a great challenge, and we're ready to represent Chicago State with pride."
Game Day Details
- Opponent: DePaul University
- Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM CT
- Location: Wish Field – Chicago, IL
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Cougar Notes
- CSU returns three starters from last season and welcomes 11 new faces to the roster.
- First-year head coach Kevin Larry brings experience from Shaw, Jackson State, and Alcorn State, along with match analysis work at North Carolina under Anson Dorrance
- Senior defender Veronika Avila leads all returners with 51 career appearances and 48 starts, including all 16 matches in 2024
- Freshmen Kylena Paredes, Izabella Kilgore, and Aviana Gutierrez are expected to push for immediate contributions
What's Next
Chicago State will host its 2025 home opener as they host the Cougars of SIUE on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy High School.
