Florida State University’s women’s soccer team, currently ranked fourth nationally, will begin its 2026 campaign on Thursday evening at the Athletic Training Center in DeLand, Florida. The match, scheduled for 7 p.m., pits the Seminoles against Stetson College in a contest that will be carried live on ESPN+.
The Seminoles enter the season as reigning national champions, having finished the previous year with a 16‑2‑4 overall record and a 6‑2‑2 mark in conference play. Their dominance over Stetson stretches back five meetings, including a 7‑0 victory in September 2025, giving the team a perfect 5‑0 edge heading into Thursday’s opener.
Key Players to Watch
Head coach will rely on a core that returns three preseason All‑ACC selections — Wrianna Hudson, Janey Okeke and Nyanya Touray — while integrating 16 newcomers to the roster. The depth chart also features returning goalkeeper Clare Boesel, who posted a 3‑2 record a season ago.
Stetson, picked seventh in the ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll, will look to build on a 5‑14 overall record from 2025. The Hatters bring back 15 players, among them Preseason All‑ASUN honoree Stella Comana, and will welcome 13 fresh faces, including six transfers, to a squad that finished 2‑8 in conference play last year.
The upcoming fixture marks the first of a doubleheader for the Seminoles, who are slated to travel to Miami to meet Florida International University on Sunday at 6 p.m., also on ESPN+. Both games will be streamed online, with updates available through Noles247.
Fans can expect to see Hudson, Okeke and Touray each bring their experience to the pitch, while Stetson’s goalkeeping group, anchored by Clare Boesel, aims to contain the Seminoles’ potent attack. The matchup promises a blend of seasoned talent and fresh energy as both programs look to set the tone for the new season.