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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.
Victor Andersson's second straight preseason all‑team selection highlights Monmouth University's optimistic outlook for the 2026 soccer campaign, with key contributors and a season‑opening matchup against Iona.
Keiser University tops the Sun Conference preseason women's soccer coaches poll, riding the momentum of a near‑miss at the NAIA national title and a roster bolstered by returning stars and 13 newcomers.
Pietro Santi’s defensive mastery earned him the CAA’s preseason player of the year honor, while Hofstra’s ambitious schedule and divisional forecasts signal a bid for another deep tournament run.
Senior forward Jaiden Schultz earns Patriot League Forward of the Week after a two‑goal performance that powered the Terriers to a 5‑1 win over UAlbany and set the stage for an upcoming clash with Fairfield.
Elon University's men's soccer team captured the top spot in the CAA South preseason poll, earning nine first‑place votes and 45 total points. The defending champions open their 2026 season at Rudd Field against VMI, showcasing a roster bolstered by All‑CAA selections and fresh talent.
A postponed match turned into a showcase of offensive firepower for the Kentucky Wildcats, who rallied to defeat Kent State 5-2 and set up a road test in Dayton.
The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons captured fourth place in the Horizon League preseason poll with 89 points, setting the stage for a campaign that could surpass their 2025 runner‑up finish.
Senior midfielder Xander Martin receives preseason accolades and looks to translate his collegiate experience into a standout campaign for the Fighting Camels.
Three UNC Wilmington players receive preseason recognition, with Gyamfi’s sophomore surge, Roberts’ defensive pedigree, and Smiley’s reliable hands setting the tone for a squad projected to finish second in the CAA South Division.
The Oregon State Beavers women’s soccer team is set to open its home schedule this Sunday at Paul Lorenz Field, facing Bushnell in a match that marks the first meeting between the two programs. With live broadcasts on YouTube and ESPN+, a revamped coaching staff, and a roster that mixes returning veterans with 22 newcomers, the team looks to make a statement in its Pac‑12 comeback.
The Broncos open their 2026 campaign against Idaho in Honolulu, looking to build on a dominant preseason and a deep roster of newcomers.
The University of Oklahoma women’s soccer team celebrated a dominant 9‑0 victory over Northwestern State, with junior forward Kayla Keefer named SEC Offensive Player of the Week after a hat‑trick that came in under 12 minutes.
A Lehigh University midfielder turns a fifth‑metatarsal injury into a platform for international play, academic excellence, and a future in the English Premier League.