Temple and Villanova open their seasons Thursday at noon in what amounts to a Philadelphia street fight disguised as a soccer match — two city rivals with everything to prove and zero tape to scout.
Both sides enter at 0-0, which means every touch matters. No film, no tendencies, no book on anyone. It's instinct versus preparation, and the team that settles faster controls the narrative.
Higgins Soccer Complex gives Villanova the home-field edge, but Temple has nothing to lose and everything to steal. If you want to see two rosters playing like their reputations depend on it — because they do —this is your lunch break.
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