They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and the 2025 season for the Mount Royal women's soccer team gave us plenty to say. The following gallery tells the story of one of the most resilient and successful seasons the program has ever had. 

1. Aug 30 - "Dany Dominates in Game 1."  Dany Juarez took the game in her hands in game 1 of the season. She scored back to back goals in the 35th and 64th minute to secure MRU's first win of the season.

2. Aug 30 - “1-0.”  The Cougars Celebrate with Dany Juarez after she scored the game winner in MRU's opening day victory over the Saskatchewan Huskies. 

3. Sep 6 - “Showtime.”  The Cougars show up in style ahead of the home opener against the University of Alberta.

4. Sep 6 - “Our Group.”  The Cougars stand together for the national anthem before their first home game of the season. With the entire season ahead at this point, this photo shows the importance of team togetherness and playing for the teammate next to you.

5. Sep 6 - "Drawing Even." Julia Makoloski's lone goal of the season was a big one as she scored MRU's only goal in their 1-1 draw against the University of Alberta.

6. Sep. 7 - “First one at Home.”  Tamara Djurisic and Jordan Grundl celebrate MRU's first win of the season on home turf. This game also marked a piece of history as Tamara also broke MRU's career points record.

7. Sep 13/14 - “On a Mission in Manitoba.”  The Cougars picked up their first sweep on the road with a pair of wins over the Manitoba Bisons. 

8. Sep 14 - “Passing the First Test.”  The Cougars celebrate a 1-0 win in Manitoba. This matchup marked the first 5 game checkpoint where the Cougars were able to pass this benchmark with a stellar 4-0-1 record.

9. Sep 27 - “Galvez Gets it Done.” Analisa Galvez scored 2 goals in MRU's most dominant win of the season. They defeated the Lethbridge Pronghorns by a score of 4-1.

10. Sep 27/28 - "Vibes are High."  The Cougars are all smiles after a pair of wins over Lethbridge. Over the course of 2 games the Cougars outscored the Pronghorns by a score of 6-1.

11. Oct 4 - “Cracking a Smile.” Ella Filek eases the pregame tension by cracking a joke in the Cougars huddle. 

12. Oct 4 - “A Crowning Achievement.”  Tamara Djurisic is “crowned” by Kyla Franks after breaking the MRU record for most goals and most points in a regular season. She also scored all 3 goals in MRU's 3-0 win over the University of Regina.

13. Oct 10 - “Colliding with Calgary.”  MRU's first matchup with the Dinos proved to be a physical one, unfortunately the Cougars ended up on the wrong side of things, falling to the Dinos in a 1-0 game.

14. Oct 19 - “Senior Night.”  The Cougars gather around the 3 graduating players for a commemorative photo. Caitlyn Vieira, Isabella Chirico and Kyla Franks all played integral roles in the success of the women's soccer program during their tenure as Cougars. 

15. Oct 19 - “One More Time."  Ava Tingstad leads the Cougars to the pitch for their final regular season game of the season against the University of Calgary. 

16. Oct 19 - “The Gameplan.”  Head Coach Tino Fusco looks on intensely during MRU's final game of the season against the University of Calgary.  

17. Oct 19 - “End On A High Note.”  The Cougars end their season on a high note with a 1-0 win over their Crowchild Rivals the U of C Dinos. The win snapped a 2 game skid and served as a momentum boost with the postseason on the horizon.

18. Oct 24 - “All-Stars.”  Both Tamara Djurisic and Ella Filek were honoured for their incredible efforts this season by being named to the Canada West Prairie All-Star team. 

19. Oct 25 - “Playoff Time.”  The Cougars pose for a team photo ahead of their opening playoff game against the UBCO Heat.

20. Oct 25 - “Ovation.”  The MRU sideline and student section leaps to their feet after Darian Pluhator scores the game winner in the Canada West quarterfinal in the 87th minute.

21. Oct 25 - "W's."  A few Cougars take a moment to celebrate after advancing to the Canada West semifinal after defeating UBCO by a score of 2-1.

22. Oct 29 - “Tamara is on Top.” Canada West unveiled Tamara Djurisic as the 2025 player of the year. Tamara led the conference in goals, finished second in points, and was fourth in assists. 

23. Oct 30 - “A Battle in BC.” After a win on home turf in the quarterfinal, the Cougars took to the road to square off against the UBC Thunderbirds in the Canada West semi-final. 

24. Oct 31 - “Singing in the Rain.”  Unfortunately for the Cougars they were singing the blues after falling to the U of C Dinos in the Canada West Bronze Medal game. 

In the end, the success of this season for the women’s soccer team cannot be overstated. Battling through injuries and leaning on a new wave of players to step into expanded roles, the group grew into one of the most successful teams in the conference. Guided by a strong core that embraced added responsibility, they established a standard of play that not only defined this year, but set a foundation the program can build on for years to come.