This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a round-up of Terps-related news.
Former Maryland women’s soccer goalie Liz Beardsley signed a professional contract with the Houston Dash of the Nation Women’s Soccer League, it was announced Tuesday.
GK Union adding another member
Welcome to H-Town, Liz!
— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) March 11, 2025
During her two years at Maryland, Beardsley played and started in 37 matches, making 141 saves, which ranks 10th in program history. Beardsley set a career-high with 74 saves last year and recorded five shutouts.
The Dash open their 2025 season Friday against the Washington Spirit.
In other news
Ben Messinger dove into No. 18 Maryland women’s basketball’s bracketology predictions.
No. 5 Maryland women’s lacrosse downed Penn State, 19-11, in its Big Ten season opener Thursday. Dylan Schmidt had the story.
Christian Andriolas previewed Maryland baseball’s final nonconference series of the season against USF this weekend.
Former Maryland men’s soccer player Zack Steffen will represent the national team as they compete in the CONCACAF Nations League.
! @zacksteffen_ will represent the national team as they compete in the CONCACAF Nations League.
The @USMNT begin play on March 20 against Panama in the semifinals at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/Aokj64wdBV
— Maryland Men’s Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) March 13, 2025