Preview: vs. Pepperdine
8/13/2025 3:49:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Frogs begin season with Pepperdine to open TCU’s 2025-26 athletic year
FORT WORTH – The No. 9 TCU women's soccer team is set to open its 40th season on Thursday as they take on Pepperdine at 7 p.m. CT at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
#9 TCU vs. Pepperdine
Thursday, August 14 • 7 p.m.
TV: ESPN+
After winning the Big 12 Regular Season crown last year, TCU was picked to finish atop the league as voted on by Big 12 coaches prior to the start of the season. Three players garnered Preseason All-Big 12 honors as Morgan Brown, Seven Castain and Bella Diorio were tabbed to the team.
The preseason recognitions were aplenty for TCU as six players notched US Soccer Division I Player to Watch accolades. Three positional watch lists included two Frogs as Katana Norman and Quinn Cornog were named Division I Defenders to Watch, Brown and Sydney Becerra were listed as Midfielders to Watch and Castain and Diorio were tabbed as Forwards to Watch.
TCU returns a plethora of returning production from last season as Castain and Diorio were named US Soccer Coaches All-Americans. Castain, who tied with former Frog Carolina Kelly for the Big 12 lead with 13 goals last season, currently sits at seventh in program history for goals (22) and eighth for points (60). Diorio, who was third on the team with 11 goals last season, was also named a Mac Hermann Trophy semifinalist.
A total of 17 newcomers are set to embark on their first seasons in Funky Town as eight transfer and nine freshmen were added to the squad over the offseason. The talented group of experienced transfers have amassed 17,151 minutes, 19 goals and 28 assists on their careers, bringing a wealth of experience to TCU.
FROGS AT HOME
In the Eric Bell era TCU is 6-4-3 in season openers. Last season the Frogs posted a 3-0 shutout victory over Alabama at home. Overall, TCU has posted a record of 79-26-19 at home and a 10-2-1 mark in home openers with Eric Bell at the helm. Since 2012 the Frogs have secured a 29-7 scoring advantage over their opponents in home openers.
PEPPERDINE NOTABLES
Last year Pepperdine tallied a 12-4-5 record, making it to the NCAA First Round where it eventually fell to California. A total of four individuals who scored over 10 points for the Waves last season return, as Tabitha LaParl (14), Peyton Leonard (13), Tatum Wynalda (12) and Kyra Murphy (11) are seasoned players who will look to continue their offensive production in 2025.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
#9 TCU vs. Pepperdine
Thursday, August 14 • 7 p.m.
TV: ESPN+
After winning the Big 12 Regular Season crown last year, TCU was picked to finish atop the league as voted on by Big 12 coaches prior to the start of the season. Three players garnered Preseason All-Big 12 honors as Morgan Brown, Seven Castain and Bella Diorio were tabbed to the team.
The preseason recognitions were aplenty for TCU as six players notched US Soccer Division I Player to Watch accolades. Three positional watch lists included two Frogs as Katana Norman and Quinn Cornog were named Division I Defenders to Watch, Brown and Sydney Becerra were listed as Midfielders to Watch and Castain and Diorio were tabbed as Forwards to Watch.
TCU returns a plethora of returning production from last season as Castain and Diorio were named US Soccer Coaches All-Americans. Castain, who tied with former Frog Carolina Kelly for the Big 12 lead with 13 goals last season, currently sits at seventh in program history for goals (22) and eighth for points (60). Diorio, who was third on the team with 11 goals last season, was also named a Mac Hermann Trophy semifinalist.
A total of 17 newcomers are set to embark on their first seasons in Funky Town as eight transfer and nine freshmen were added to the squad over the offseason. The talented group of experienced transfers have amassed 17,151 minutes, 19 goals and 28 assists on their careers, bringing a wealth of experience to TCU.
FROGS AT HOME
In the Eric Bell era TCU is 6-4-3 in season openers. Last season the Frogs posted a 3-0 shutout victory over Alabama at home. Overall, TCU has posted a record of 79-26-19 at home and a 10-2-1 mark in home openers with Eric Bell at the helm. Since 2012 the Frogs have secured a 29-7 scoring advantage over their opponents in home openers.
PEPPERDINE NOTABLES
Last year Pepperdine tallied a 12-4-5 record, making it to the NCAA First Round where it eventually fell to California. A total of four individuals who scored over 10 points for the Waves last season return, as Tabitha LaParl (14), Peyton Leonard (13), Tatum Wynalda (12) and Kyra Murphy (11) are seasoned players who will look to continue their offensive production in 2025.
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