Maryland men's soccer announced its 2026 schedule on Tuesday, a move that comes after a season that ended in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals for the first time since 2018. The Terps were the highest‑seeded team remaining before their exit to the eventual national champions, and the new slate is designed to avenge those losses.
The nonconference portion of the schedule pits Maryland against Georgetown, High Point and Pittsburgh, while the home Big Ten slate includes Wisconsin, UCLA, Michigan State, Ohio State and Penn State. Each of those matchups promises a test of quality as the program looks to translate its tournament momentum into more wins.
A demanding road ahead
Road games will take the Terps to venues against 2025 tournament participants such as Washington, Michigan and Indiana, and the schedule also features seven other teams that advanced to the 2025 postseason field, underscoring the rigor of the upcoming campaign.
Midfielder Leon Koehl, a two‑time All‑Big Ten first‑team selection and 2025 MLS SuperDraft pick, confirmed he will return for his senior year. His experience and playmaking ability are expected to be pivotal as the team seeks to improve on last season’s results.
Head coach Sasho Cirovski, who guided the program to its deepest tournament run in years, said the schedule is crafted to prepare the squad for another push at the national title, emphasizing the importance of early-season tests against top opponents.
On the football front, Maryland remains a finalist for four‑star safety Kenaz Sullivan, who listed the Terrapins among his final four choices for the class of 2027, keeping the program in the spotlight beyond soccer.
Baseball has not been left out of the transfer activity, as outfielder EJ Hankerson became the program’s 21st player to enter the portal this offseason, reflecting the ongoing movement of talent across Maryland’s sports programs.
Meanwhile, former Maryland lacrosse star Matt Rambo was claimed by the New York Atlas in the Premier Lacrosse League, highlighting the continued impact of Maryland alumni across professional leagues.