Opening Week Highlights
The first week of the 2026 women's college soccer season served up a blend of promise and surprise, as teams adjusted to new lineups and fresh faces stepped onto the pitch.
Duke opened its campaign with a victory over Southern California before securing a hard‑earned draw against No. 9 UCLA, earning four points and signaling a strong start for the Blue Devils.
Gonzaga’s freshman Amelia Severn made an immediate impact, recording four goals and an assist in her debut, though the Bulldogs fell 3‑0 to Oregon in their next outing.
North Carolina’s Hope Munson contributed five goal involvements in her first major appearances, testing her abilities against top‑10 opponents Arkansas and Michigan State.
Samford’s goalkeeper Peyton Hull posted clean sheets against No. 2 Notre Dame and Belmont, highlighting her readiness for a breakout season between the posts.
Boise State’s Campbell Wilson announced herself with a goal and an assist in back‑to‑back games, contributing five points in her first two college matches.
Notre Dame experienced a shaky start, while a program that reached the 2025 College Cup demonstrated the resilience needed to contend for another championship run.