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A 5-0 loss to UT-Chattanooga in the 2026 home opener exposed defensive vulnerabilities for Winthrop, with Quinn Johnson opening the scoring and a flurry of second‑half goals following.
UAB women's soccer senior forward Avery Berryman was recognized with an honorable mention after delivering decisive contributions in two early victories, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup against Western Kentucky.
A look at the opening week of high school boys soccer in the region, highlighting dominant wins, heavy losses, and missing information from several programs.
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is weighing the prospect of hanging up his international boots after Portugal’s early exit from the recent World Cup, a tournament that has added a new layer of reflection to a career that spans more than two decades.
Freshman forward Poppy O'Brien, representing New Zealand at the upcoming U‑20 Women's World Cup in Poland, reflects a trans‑Pacific pathway from Colorado State to the world stage.
The Presbyterian College women's soccer squad captured all three Big South weekly awards for the first time in program history after a 3-1 win over Alabama State, highlighting standout performances by sophomore Maddie Smith, rookie Sydney Stoner and freshman Katy Verdery.
Sophia Garofalo’s standout defensive performance earns her America East Defensive Player of the Week honors as Binghamton opens the season undefeated.
After capping an unbeaten 2025 season with a fourth state championship, Bend High’s girls soccer team must replace key seniors while integrating a core of experienced players and confronting a tough Intermountain Conference schedule.
The conference announced its weekly award winners, highlighting debut braces, clutch goals and shutout performances that set the tone for the 2026 campaign.
Furman enters the 2026 Southern Conference men’s soccer preseason poll as the clear favorite, buoyed by a 16‑2‑5 record, an unbeaten conference run, and a College Cup berth. With all 11 starters returning and six preseason All‑Conference selections, the Paladins are poised to challenge national rankings as the season begins on August 20.
Junior midfielder Manuela Schreier’s decisive goals in two opening‑week draws earned her Big South Offensive Player of the Week honors, setting the stage for a highly anticipated matchup against Southern Wesleyan.
Third‑year forward Stephane Njike receives preseason accolades after a standout stint at Maryland, joining IU's top transfer class ahead of his debut against the Fighting Irish.
The team’s early unbeaten streak was highlighted by individual recognitions that underscored key contributions on both ends of the field.
The Liberty Flames finished third in the 2026 SoCon preseason men’s soccer poll, earning 24 points and a single first‑place vote, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.
The seventh edition of the Moe Rosensteel Most Outstanding Player Award features 41 elite girls' soccer players from WPIAL schools, with returning champion Emily McKee aiming to become the first two‑time winner.
Kirsten Ruf’s standout shutout and assist, along with Lauren Pickup’s back‑to‑back goals, highlight a productive week for Rice soccer ahead of upcoming games.
The University of Kentucky announced its 2026 men's soccer signing class, featuring 13 new players from Switzerland, Denmark, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany and the United States. The class includes experienced goalkeepers, defensive specialists, creative midfielders and versatile forwards, each with a background in elite academies and professional youth teams.
The Spartans finish second in the SoCon preseason poll, earn multiple All‑Conference selections and announce a free‑admission home schedule to start the new season.
Colorado College’s Ella Ashouri and Wyoming’s Haley Bartel were recognized for their pivotal contributions that helped their teams open the 2026 season with perfect records.
The Huskies open their 2026 campaigns across soccer and volleyball, featuring new head coaches, key returning players and a glimpse of the Horizon League preseason poll.
After a championship drought, Oakland University’s men’s soccer team looks to blend veteran experience with fresh talent, aiming to translate preseason optimism into a title‑contending season.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County announced its 2026‑27 men’s soccer incoming class, featuring eight transfers and seven freshmen, highlighted by experienced goalkeepers, defenders and forwards ready to compete against UNC Wilmington.
Sophomore goalkeeper Jenna Hamel’s standout performances in Stonehill’s opening two games have secured her weekly conference accolades and highlighted a historic start for the team.
The Flashes opened the 2026 campaign on the road, dropping a 5-2 decision to the Kentucky Wildcats after a promising start and a late rally.