Villanova soccer opened September without giving away a goal

Villanova's men's soccer team entered September unbeaten after wins over Temple, Saint Peter's and Fordham plus a draw at Princeton. The first three victories were all 1–0, making defensive control the clearest early identity.

The Fordham result continued that pattern: one goal was enough because the Wildcats protected the other end. Close games will become less forgiving once the Big East schedule takes over, but the opening stretch gives Villanova a repeatable way to stay in them.

Local college coverage should not begin and end with basketball. This start is exactly the kind of September result worth tracking before the conference table gets crowded.