Season Opener at UCCU Stadium
The Utah Valley University women's soccer team opened its season at UCCU Stadium, facing off against Michigan State University in a tightly contested contest that ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Addie Olson broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute, slotting a shot past Michigan's defense to give the Wolverines a halftime lead.
Michigan answered early in the second half, converting a penalty kick by Adi Walick to level the scores.
True freshman goalkeeper Madeleine Boucher turned in a solid debut, making five saves to preserve the draw despite a late dismissal.
Midfielder Sam Curtis played a pivotal role in creating Olson’s goal, battling a Michigan defender inside the box before the strike.
Next Match and Broadcast
The Wolverines' next test arrives on Monday night when they host Utah at the same venue, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. and a live stream on ESPN+.
Meanwhile, UVU announced that hitting analytics director Joey Harmon will join Whitman College’s baseball staff for the 2027 season, while senior defender Toke Amtrup earned a spot on the Big West Preseason Coaches’ Team.
Amtrup, a native of Svendborg, Denmark, was the team’s leading minutes played last season and started every match in 2025, a campaign that saw UVU advance to the NCAA Regional.