Wisconsin Badgers women’s soccer wins season opener

(UW ATHLETICS) MADISON, Wis. – The No. 23 Wisconsin women’s soccer team powered past the Milwaukee Panthers, 3-1, in its 2025 home opener.

How it Happened

First Half

The Badgers offense came out firing, racking up three corner kicks and three shots-on-goal in the first 15 minutes.

Although the score remained 0-0 at halftime, Wisconsin dominated the stat sheet, leading in shots (9-1), shots on goal (4-0), and corners (4-1).

Second Half

Wisconsin wasted no time after the break, earning two quick corners within the first two minutes.

The breakthrough came in the 51^st minute when Ashley Martinez buried a penalty kick to put the Badgers ahead 1-0.

Just over 10 minutes later, Erin Connolly doubled the lead with a goal in the 62^nd  minute.

Milwaukee answered with their lone goal in the 68th, but the Badgers shut the door with a goal from Taylor Gordon in the 74^th minute to seal the 3-1 win.

Wisconsin outpaced the Panthers in shots (24-2), shots on goal (10-1), and corners (7-2).

Up Next

The Badgers travel to face the UIC Flames on Sunday, Aug. 17 for their first away game of the season. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. (CT) on ESPN+.