The Oregon State women's soccer team kicks off its 2026 campaign with two road tests, beginning with a showdown at South Carolina before traveling to face Lipscomb. Both matches will be streamed live, the first on SEC Network+ and the second on ESPN+, giving fans a chance to follow the Beavers from the outset.
After spending the previous two seasons in the West Coast Conference, the program is set to re‑enter the Pac‑12, a move that brings with it a revamped tournament structure in which the top four regular‑season finishers will qualify for a championship event.
The roster will look different, as standout players such as Mya Sanchez have departed for professional opportunities abroad, while Adele Schwab remains the team's most experienced returning starter after starting every match last season.
Head coach Caroline Kelly, who previously guarded the net for South Carolina and amassed coaching experience at Virginia Tech, Cincinnati, Army and Dartmouth, now leads a staff that includes newly promoted associate head coach Kwame Oduro and recent hire Connor Golley, who arrives from Rhode Island and St. Bonaventure.
The Beavers demonstrated early form with a 2‑0 victory over Portland State in an August 5 exhibition, a performance that has raised expectations for the upcoming schedule.
The schedule is heavily weighted toward away games, with four of the first five contests slated for neutral or opponent venues, setting a challenging opening stretch.
Adding to the buzz, four Beavers — Sophia Zboyan, Lea Gentry, Ava Burdeyny and Adele Schwab — earned spots on the Pac‑12 Preseason Impact List, highlighting the blend of veteran leadership and fresh talent.
Fans can mark their calendars for the home opener on August 19, when the team returns to Corvallis to begin a series of home fixtures that will punctuate a season defined by both adaptation and ambition.