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Michigan Tech’s soccer program is ranked tenth in the GLIAC preseason poll as it prepares for an 18‑game season under head coach Melissa Kuhar, featuring a mix of seasoned defenders and new offensive threats.
After a dominant 5-0 season‑opening win over SIUE, Kansas City Men's Soccer is ranked No. 15 in the United Soccer Coaches poll and No. 19 in the TopDrawerSoccer poll, while aiming to stretch their home unbeaten run to 15 games.
The Lindenwood Lions are set to face Blackburn College in St. Charles, Missouri, for the program’s inaugural meeting, looking to build on a 1-0 loss to IU Indy that showcased dominant shot creation and stellar goalkeeping.
The 2026 Gresham boys soccer team blends experienced leadership with emerging talent, targeting the Mt. Hood Conference title and a deeper run in the state tournament while emphasizing attendance, academics, and community engagement.
Wake Forest’s defensive anchor Sierra Sythe continues to dominate, securing her second straight ACC Defensive Player of the Week award after a pivotal performance against Old Dominion.
Coaches across the Schuylkill League are focusing on depth, unity and playoff competitiveness as teams blend experienced players with fresh talent.
UMass sophomore midfielder Thomas Wadas was named Summit Offensive Player of the Week after scoring two goals in a 3-1 win over UConn, marking his first career brace and highlighting a breakout season.
ACC celebrates weekly award winners as teams post record early-season wins, goals and home dominance.
In the season opener, Oliver Moller-Jensen starred for the Hoosiers, delivering a pair of goals and two assists that secured a 3-1 win over Notre Dame and a 3-0 triumph over Evansville, drawing national acclaim.
The NMU women's soccer squad is slated fifth in the GLIAC preseason rankings, returning key players like Madison Bilbia and Jillian Thompson while welcoming a large freshman class. With a new coaching duo and a demanding schedule, the Wildcats hope to improve on last year’s fifth-place finish and make a run at the conference and NCAA tournaments.
Demi Gronauer’s recent award highlights a historic defensive run for Middle Tennessee, as the team prepares for a series of home matchups.
Northern Kentucky University's men's soccer team opened its season with a 2-2 draw against Southern Indiana, showing strong offensive moments but struggling to maintain defensive pressure before their next match against Bellarmine on August 30.
WKU's defensive midfielder April McDonald earned Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week after a pivotal role in the team's 2-0-2 start, scoring key goals and helping secure shutouts.
Wartburg College leads the American Rivers Conference preseason coaches' poll, opening the season against Cornell College on September 1. A returning core of all‑conference starters and a new coaching direction set the stage for a competitive campaign.
Austin FC announced the appointment of Khaled El‑Ahmad as Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director, bringing two decades of experience across Major League Soccer, European football and the City Football Group to shape the club’s soccer operations and sustainable growth.
Six University of Florida students have turned Thursday night soccer games into a vibrant tradition, complete with costumes, drumming, and road‑trip camaraderie, drawing acclaim from coach Nick Zimmerman and inspiring a growing fan base.
Kaleigh Kurtz’s unbroken streak, Sophia Wilson’s four‑year double‑digit run, and Ashley Sanchez’s push for the Golden Boot headline a weekend that also saw historic performances by Mina Tanaka, a dominant Houston Dash victory, and debut shutouts for Kat Asman and Cosette Morché.
The new appointment sees Khaled El-Ahmad taking charge of player development, recruitment and the club’s long-term identity, reporting to CEO Andy Loughnane.
The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team hosts St. Ambrose on Aug. 27, aiming to rebound from a 3‑0 loss while showcasing key returning talent.
Zoey Mahoney, a Waukee native, was celebrated as the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week after anchoring the Bulldogs’ defense in two shutout victories. Her performances set the stage for a highly anticipated Senior Day matchup against Grand View.
In the second week of the women's college soccer season, Michigan State secured a key road victory, Mia Minestrella celebrated a milestone, and several freshmen delivered standout contributions.
The University of Utah women's soccer team is set to play two crucial matches in late August, beginning with a home contest against the Utah State Aggies on Thursday, August 27, at Ute Field in Salt Lake City, kicking off at 7 p.m. A week later, the Utes will travel to St. George to meet the Utah Tech Trailblazers at Greater Zion Stadium, also at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, continuing their early-season road swing. Utah has opened the season with three straight victories, all by shutout, and is aiming for a fourth win that would tie the sixth‑most undefeated starts in program history. Leading the defensive effort, goalkeeper Anna Solomon has recorded three consecutive clean sheets, becoming only the second keeper in school history to achieve that feat. Freshman forward Brooke Gardner got the team’s first goal of the season in the opener, a 1‑0 win over Southern Utah, while Utah Tech’s top scorer Ella Rusick has already netted four goals in her first four appearances. Utah State, after an early loss and a tie, has won two straight matches, with Ellie Hendrix delivering the decisive goal against Utah Valley. Utah Tech’s start has been mixed, highlighted by a 3‑0 defeat at Portland, but the team remains competitive as it prepares for its next home game. Coach Hideki Nakada’s squad includes returning players Jackie Poortinga and Sam Gomez and a new addition, Emma Greenwood, who brings experience from Cal Poly Pomona and San Diego Surf Soccer Club. The schedule ahead features a home matchup against Arizona State on September 18 and a final home game versus Kansas State on November 4, part of a demanding Big 12 slate that the team hopes will propel it toward an NCAA Tournament berth.
The Winona State Warriors open the 2026 women's soccer season at home against UW-Parkside on August 27, 2026, looking to build on last year's progress and improve their conference standing.
Kyra Taylor’s two‑goal outings propelled the Gators to victories over Coastal Carolina and No. 3 Florida State, earning her the TopDrawerSoccer.com National Player of the Week award.