Temple and George Washington open their seasons at GW Soccer Field on Wednesday, August 12th, with kickoff set for 3:00 PM EDT — a clean-slate matchup where every touch matters and nobody has a resume yet. Both sides enter at 0-0, meaning first impressions will shape the trajectory of each squad's early-season identity. For the Owls, the road opener is a chance to set a tone away from home and establish a defensive foundation before conference play looms. For the Colonials, defending their home pitch in the opener sends an early message to the rest of the league. Watch the midfield battle in the first 20 minutes — whichever side controls possession early and settles into its shape fastest will dictate the tempo. Season openers are about who handles the nerves and who imposes their will. This one is worth your Wednesday afternoon.
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