The St. John's women's soccer team, after a strong showing with a 1-0-1 record last week, will face UMBC on Thursday night at Retriever Soccer Park. The match kicks off at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Storm secured a 0-0 draw against Columbia, where goalkeeper Kayla Bower played a key role with three saves, while Julianna Bivona also contributed defensively. St. John's is looking to capitalize on its momentum against a UMBC team that has begun the season unbeaten.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's holds a 1-2-1 record this season.
  • Kayla Bower leads the BIG EAST with 13 total saves and 4.33 saves per game.
State of Play
  • St. John's and UMBC have not met since 1997.
  • UMBC has started the 2026 season unbeaten with three wins and one draw in four matches.
What's Next

After the contest against UMBC, St. John's will continue its road trip with a match against Monmouth on September 3rd at 2 p.m.

Bottom Line

St. John's aims to build on its recent performances and break its past record against UMBC as they seek to enhance their momentum in the 2026 season.