Broncos Defeat Vikings in Season Opener

Friday, August 16

Boise, Idaho

7 p.m. MT

Boise State

1-0-0, 0-0-0

Portland State

0-1-0, 0-0-0

Portland State

Boise State

8/16/2024 10:23:00 PM | Women's Soccer

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BOISE, Idaho – Boise State women's soccer defeated Portland State 2-1 in the season opener for both schools, Friday night.

The Broncos were the first on the scoreboard as Morgan Padour buried a shot just under the crossbar from 20 yards out in the seventh minute. Avery McBride was credited with a first-career assist.

Boise State extended its lead to 2-0 when Kayla Soderstrom passed to Desiree Foster, who took a touch and found the back of the net from 25 yards in the 36th minute for her first goal as a Bronco.

In the 56th minute, Aliayha Saldana scored for the Vikings.

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Morgan Padour scored a goal to equal her season total from last year.
Desiree Foster scored a goal in her Bronco debut.
Avery McBride and Kayla Soderstrom each recorded their first-career assist.

Notables

Boise State remains undefeated (4-0-3) through its last seven season-opening matches.
The Broncos established their fifth-straight home win over the Vikings, remaining undefeated in Boise. Boise State leads the all-time series 12-1-2.

Quotables

"If you are going to play at this level, you need to play and win at the same time," head coach Jim Thomas said. "I saw so many good things and so many learning points as well. Both teams made amazing efforts which kept the match exciting, especially in front of a good crowd."
"The team played really well and it was a really good first home match," senior Desiree Foster said. "I am really proud of everyone and how they played, I loved it the whole time I was on the field."

What's Next

Boise State will host Idaho State on Friday, August 23, at Boas Soccer Complex. The contest is scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on the MW Network.