WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Salem College women's soccer (1-13-0, 0-9-0 USA South) concluded its 2026 season Wednesday afternoon, falling 2-0 to Methodist University (7-6-2, 3-4-2 USA South) in USA South Conference action at Salem Soccer Field.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half | Methodist 1, Salem 0
Salem opened the match with an early offensive opportunity as
Dianelis Gonzales-Galan recorded a shot on goal in the third minute, forcing a save from Methodist goalkeeper Liliana Sines-Kleist.
Methodist responded with offensive pressure, but
Kimberly Laredo-Romero kept the Monarchs off the scoreboard with saves in the 12th and 20th minutes.
The Monarchs broke the scoreless tie in the 33rd minute when Lillian Pressler found the back of the net off assists from Brynn Ludka and Sydney Campbell.
Laredo-Romero continued to anchor Salem's defense, recording three additional saves in the closing minutes of the half to keep the deficit at one. Salem entered halftime trailing 1-0, with Laredo-Romero recording five first-half saves.
Second Half | Methodist 2, Salem 0
Salem came out of halftime with increased offensive pressure, recording two shots on goal in the opening six minutes of the second half.
Pilar Neumann registered an attempt in the 50th minute, followed by
Maria Torres in the 51st minute, but both opportunities were stopped by Methodist goalkeeper Kiera Ferguson. The team continued to create scoring opportunities, earning two corner kicks in the 65th minute before
Audrey Monteith sent an attempt wide.
Methodist extended its lead in the 83rd minute when Campbell scored off an assist from Ludka to make it 2-0 for the win.
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