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Texas State University’s women’s soccer program showcases a roster rich in international talent, highlighted by Salvadoran forward Victoria Meza and Ghanaian midfielder Helen Alormenu, who balance collegiate competition with national team duties while pursuing professional goals and degrees.
After a 3‑1 victory over defending national champion Florida State, the University of Florida Gators have broken an 81‑week Top 25 drought, resurfacing at No. 20 – a spot they last held three decades ago.
The inaugural coaches’ poll for the 2026 season places Stanford at the top, followed by San Diego State, Portland State, Maryland and SMU, offering a snapshot of early competitive dynamics.
Freshman forward Kennedy Bell dazzles with a brace on her debut, earning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and a spot on the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week.
The Badgers opened the season with an 8‑1 victory over Casper College, then fell 3‑2 to Arizona Western after a late penalty kick, setting the stage for a challenging schedule.
The Big Ten conference recognized standout performances from four players across Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan and Maryland in its latest weekly awards, highlighting early-season momentum for each program.
The latest NCAA women's soccer rankings after Week 2 show Stanford at the summit, with Duke close behind and a tight battle for the remaining top spots.
The Indiana men's soccer team has vaulted into the national conversation early this season, climbing to No. 14 in the United Soccer Coaches poll after just two matches, with senior forward Oliver Moller-Jensen named National Player of the Week.
A standout performance against VCU and a shutout against San Francisco have propelled sophomore defender Trym Linberg to the top of the Southern Conference’s defensive rankings.
Lucy Harrington’s two assists and first career goal in a 2-0 win over Gardner‑Webb helped the Mountaineers secure back‑to‑back shutouts and capture the conference’s weekly defensive award.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women's soccer program recognized two of its players for outstanding performances in the Ohio Valley Conference, highlighting a 1‑0‑1 week that included a 3‑0 win over Austin Peay and a 2‑2 tie with IU Indy.
Louisville erased a 2-0 halftime hole, with Giacomo Zizza scoring the decisive goal in the 8th minute of overtime to secure a 3-2 win over Kentucky.
A week of shutouts, game‑winning strikes and defensive mastery defined the league's rising competitiveness.
The Friars open their schedule with a 1‑0‑3 record, highlighted by a shutout win, a perfect save rate and several rookie goal‑scorers, as they prepare to host Stonehill on ESPN+.
The Southern Conference recognized Mercer’s Olivia Bori as offensive player of the week and ETSU’s Addison Yelton as defensive player of the week for August 18–24, celebrating key contributions that shaped recent results.
The Tar Heels will host a series of themed game days, from Heeligan Takeover to Senior Night/Heeloween, offering giveaways and activities for students, alumni and the broader community.
Clemson forward Xander Sevian and California defender Beau Morrison were recognized by the Atlantic Coast Conference for their standout performances in early-season matches, highlighting a competitive start to the campaign.
Samon Kpardeh’s two goals and full‑time minutes earn SoCon Player of the Week as Liberty climbs to No. 2 and prepares for a home showdown with the FGCU Eagles.
The University of Pennsylvania women's soccer program has been honored with a Team Academic Award from United Soccer Coaches, underscoring a quarter‑century of sustained academic performance.
The Marshall University women's soccer team begins a two‑game road swing in Tennessee, facing Belmont on Thursday night. Led by Coach Rafa Simoes, the roster features players from 16 countries and a recent 3‑2 win over Wright State.
North Dakota State's women's soccer team will host Prairie View A&M on Aug. 27 in a landmark series debut, featuring complimentary tickets and a live broadcast on the Summit League Network.
Campbell University's women's soccer program celebrates three graduating seniors before facing Charleston Southern, a series steeped in history and future promise.
From August 27 to 30 the women's soccer squad travels to Idaho and Eastern Washington, while the men's team hosts UNLV and SDSU. Meanwhile, the volleyball team opens its season in Texas against Lamar, North Texas and Abilene Christian. Across all sports, returning stars and fresh talent promise a strong push in conference play.
The Bulldogs are set for a busy week of home action, riding a two‑game winning streak and featuring several rising stars as they face Grand View, SIUE and later Western Illinois.