A Season of Firsts
Washington State University’s men’s soccer squad entered the 2026 campaign ranked No. 11, a testament to a program that has turned consistent excellence into a national narrative.
The Huskies opened the season with back‑to‑back victories that featured a stunning 4‑2 sudden‑death win over No. 25 Oregon State in Corvallis and a 4‑0 shutout of Gonzaga, with Zach Ramsey accounting for four goals in each match, including a historic hat trick that marked the first of its kind this year.
Ramsey’s six goals in the first three games not only propelled the team to a 3‑0 start but also set a new benchmark for offensive output, while the club’s five selections in the upcoming MLS SuperDraft underscored its talent pipeline. The same squad also captured bronze at the FISU collegiate games in Lima, Peru, going undefeated in the preseason tournament and etching a historic run that included six straight road victories to claim the 2025 national championship.
Coach Jamie Clark, whose career record stands at 190‑72‑41 with three Pac‑12 titles, now guides a roster that blends home‑grown talent from Seattle, Redmond and Kirkland with international prospects. The upcoming Big Ten schedule promises fresh challenges, but the team’s depth, highlighted by preseason All‑Team honorees Harrison Bertos and Alex Hall, suggests they are poised to contend.
Beyond the pitch, the Huskies’ recent trip to Peru added cultural resonance, as the squad explored Cusco and Machu Picchu before returning to the familiar fields of Washington state, where the fan base continues to rally behind a program that has reached the NCAA Tournament 12 times in the past 15 years.