PHILADELPHIA—La Salle women's soccer kicks off its home-opening weekend at 7 p.m. Friday night when they play host to American University and look to improve to 3-1 on the season. On Sunday, the Explorers will square off against the Thundering Herd of Marshall University at 1 p.m.  Both games will be streamed through GoExplorers.TV.
 
Scouting the Explorers 
 
The Explorers earned their first two wins of the season to capture the 2013 Fairfield Inn by Marriot Invitational title outright, but dropped a hard-fought game at 2012 NCAA College Cup runner-up #9 Penn State on Sunday. La Salle has amassed a 13-1-1 record at home over the last two seasons, a record they will look to improve on Friday.
 
Junior Kelsey Haycook has paced the Explorers offensively, scoring a goal in each of La Salle's outings this season.

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American Eagles (1-3-0) at La Salle Explorers (2-1-0)
Friday, September 6, 2013 | 7 PM | McCarthy Stadium
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Scouting the Eagles (1-3-0)
 
The Eagles earned their first win of a young season last week when they traveled to Howard and upended the Bison, 1-0.  For her efforts in that game, as well as an eight-save showing in a 2-0 loss at Liberty, junior goalkeeper Charlene Belanger was name Patriot League Goalkeeper of the week.
 
Junior Lindsay Muri and freshman Michaela Garcia have each netted a goal for Marshall this season.

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Marshall Thundering Herd (2-1-1) at La Salle Explorers (2-1-0)
Sunday, September 8, 2013 | 1 PM | McCarthy Stadium
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Scouting the Thundering Herd 
 
The Herd wrapped up a season-opening four game homestead highlighted by wins over Campbell and Kent State before dropping a decision to James Madison and drawing with Akron.
 
Sophomore Erin Simmons scored in both matches for Marshall and leads the team with three goals this season.