BRONX, NY – September 13, 2025 – The Valley Forge Patriots women's soccer team secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Lehman College at South Field in the Bronx, improving their record to 2-3-0 overall.

Match Highlights

The Patriots got off to a fast start with Kathryne Conrad finding the back of the net just 3 minutes into the match. However, Lehman quickly responded with an equalizer from Christalyn Thomas at the 4:40 mark, setting up an evenly contested battle.

The decisive moment came in the 77th minute when Olivia Arroyo scored what proved to be the game-winner, capitalizing on Valley Forge's sustained pressure in the second half.

Key Performances

Kathryne Conrad led the Patriots' offensive charge with 5 shots, all on target, recording both a goal and team-leading shot accuracy. The versatile player consistently threatened the Lehman defense throughout the 90-minute contest.

Abigail Wood was stellar between the posts for Valley Forge, making 4 crucial saves and successfully stopping a penalty kick attempt in the 19th minute – a pivotal moment that kept the match level at 1-1 heading into halftime.

Match Statistics

Valley Forge outshot Lehman 8-6 overall and held a 7-5 advantage in shots on goal. The Patriots also dominated set pieces, earning 4 corner kicks compared to Lehman's single corner.

Lehman goalkeeper Katelyn Rice kept her team in the match with 5 saves, but couldn't prevent Valley Forge from finding the breakthrough goal in the final quarter of play.

Match Details

• Date: September 13, 2025
• Location: South Field, Bronx, NY
• Attendance: 35
• Final Score: Valley Forge 2, Lehman College 1
• Records: Valley Forge (3-3-0), Lehman (0-2-0)