PCL Girls’ Soccer Playoffs Proceed in Typical Tight Fashion

Nazareth Academy and Archbishop Ryan advanced to the Philadelphia Catholic League girls' soccer semifinals following quarterfinal matches on Oct. 22. Both teams will play at Gwynedd Mercy University on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Nazareth Academy, the third seed, defeated sixth-seed Lansdale Catholic in a penalty-kick shootout. The game ended in a 1-1 tie during regulation, and Nazareth Academy won after seven rounds of penalty kicks. Nazareth Academy will face second-seed Archbishop Wood in the semifinals.

Archbishop Ryan, the fifth seed, defeated fourth-seed St. Hubert’s 1-0. The game's only goal came 19 minutes into the second half when Finley Broderick scored following a pass from Molly Regan. Archbishop Ryan will play top-seed Conwell-Egan in the semifinals. This victory marks a step toward Archbishop Ryan's first league championship since 2019.