The Georgia Bulldogs marked a milestone on August 23, 2026, as they welcomed Milwaukee to Turner Soccer Complex for Senior Day, delivering the program’s first-ever meeting with a Horizon League opponent.
The contest drew a staggering 25,433 spectators, establishing a new NCAA Division I soccer attendance record and commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1996 U.S. women’s national soccer gold medal match hosted at Sanford Stadium.
Georgia secured a dominant 6‑0 victory, with returning standouts such as Kiera Staude and newcomer Honoka Hamano contributing to the offensive onslaught.
The celebration formed part of Community Dawg Days, an initiative powered by Georgia Power that offered free admission and photo opportunities with key players, turning the match into a community festival.
A New Era of Talent
Honoka Hamano earned a spot on the United Soccer Coaches Midfielders to Watch List after an All‑Big 12 season at UCF, while Assa Kante climbed to No. 43 in TopDrawerSoccer’s Top 100 Players List.
Georgia’s schedule this season features five ranked opponents, including defending champion Florida State and TCU, a 2025 College Cup semifinalist, underscoring the Bulldogs’ ambitious non‑conference slate.
The roster’s diversity reflects an expanding recruiting footprint, with athletes hailing from ten U.S. states and four foreign nations, and four Bulldogs currently signed to NWSL contracts, the most professional prospects in program history.