The Mountain West Conference has announced its 2026 women's soccer watch list, and three UC Davis Aggies have earned spots on the prestigious roster.
A Freshman Among the Notables
Ashley Brewer, who transferred from Cal Poly before the 2026 campaign, burst onto the scene with a goal and an assist in her rookie season, contributing to the Aggies' Big West Tournament championship and a first‑round showing in the NCAA Tournament before a narrow loss to Stanford.
Savannah Cordero, sidelined for the opening eleven matches of the previous year due to injury, returned to action in the final eight games, making her first five career starts and demonstrating the resilience that coaches expect from the squad.
Courtney Wagner, a starter in fourteen games before a season‑ending injury, has fully recovered and is now back in training, bringing veteran presence to a team that aims to build on last season’s momentum.
Schedule and Early Tests
The Aggies will open their preseason with an exhibition match against San Francisco on Wednesday, August 7, followed by a regular‑season debut against Fresno State on August 12. Their first home game is slated for Sunday, August 16, when they host Sacramento State.
Coaches in the Mountain West preseason poll placed UC Davis eighth, reflecting both the competitive landscape and the optimism surrounding the program’s trajectory.
Beyond the pitch, the university continues to be recognized for its academic value, ranking No. 2 nationally for return on investment according to the Wall Street Journal, with particular strength in agriculture, forestry and veterinary medicine.