
Cedarville’s Men’s Soccer Team Poised for Strong 2026 Season
The 2026 G-MAC Men's Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll ranks Cedarville University second, highlighting a competitive landscape and the team's recent championship pedigree.
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The 2026 G-MAC Men's Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll ranks Cedarville University second, highlighting a competitive landscape and the team's recent championship pedigree.

The Catamounts open their 2026 campaign on Aug. 13 at the Catamount Athletic Complex, a free event streamed on ESPN+.

University of Texas midfielder Hannah Tate, a fifth‑year player from Omaha, adds another accolade to her résumé as she appears on the MAC Hermann Trophy watch list, underscoring her impact on collegiate soccer.

The Gators' dominant performance under new head coach Nick Zimmerman showcases a transformed tactical identity and a promising offensive outlook as they prepare for their season opener against UCF.

Arcata’s boys soccer program looks to defend its league championship after a dominant undefeated season, but must replace seven departing seniors including co‑captains.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe soccer team opens its 2026 season on the road against Little Rock on August 13, featuring returning standouts and a host of fresh talent under first‑year head coach Antony Blackburn.

The recent NCAA antitrust settlement unlocks Name, Image and Likeness rights, giving Boise State soccer players Tambree Bell and Ava de Leest new pathways to monetize their platforms, forge local partnerships and reshape college athletics.

The eighth-ranked University of North Carolina women's soccer team will host Fairfield University on Thursday night, marking the program's first meeting with the Stags while showcasing a loaded freshman class and key returning players.

The 2026 Metro Conference women's soccer season began on August 12, featuring opening matches across multiple teams, highlighted by Sacred Heart's home clash with Central Connecticut and a later championship tournament in November.

The Lions will host Bellarmine on Aug. 13, looking to extend a winning streak and showcase a roster bolstered by key returnees and new transfers.

Florida State begins its 2026 season on August 13 with a title defense against Stetson, a program it has never lost to, while preparing for a road trip that includes a matchup with FIU.

James Madison University forward Ginny Lackey has been named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List for the second straight year, highlighting a breakthrough sophomore season that includes 28 points, four game‑winning goals and back‑to‑back preseason player of the year accolades.

Eastern University's women's soccer team brings back 21 players from a breakthrough 2025 season, featuring senior leadership, new freshmen talent, and a revised schedule designed to sharpen postseason readiness.

The Red Raiders begin the 2026 season with two key matches in Hawaii, entering the year ranked in both major preseason polls and riding the momentum of a dominant exhibition win.

The Vikings open the 2026 campaign with back‑to‑back road matches against Kent State and Eastern Kentucky, teams that bring both familiar rivals and new challenges.

Carl Romberg, a native of Werl, Germany, has been named to the 2026 Preseason All‑Sun Belt Conference Team, highlighting a season that saw Marshall finish 12‑4‑5 and extend its streak of NCAA Tournament appearances to seven.
The Southeast Missouri State women's soccer team adds eighteen newcomers, hoping to capitalize on returning stars and a new attacking philosophy under head coach John Klein.

The 49ers will host Furman on August 13 in a season‑opening clash streamed on ESPN+, marking the start of a campaign that blends proven veterans with promising newcomers.

After a 4‑12‑1 record, head coach Margueritte Bates introduces a disciplined, coordinated system, relying on experienced transfers and a promising opener against Houston Christian.

McPherson College Women's Soccer prepares for the 2026 campaign under head coach Ian Thomson, blending returning veterans with a wave of newcomers, and announces a schedule that includes free home games and live streaming.

Senior forward Jeffrey White of Wake Forest University has been named to the ACC Preseason Watch List for the 2026 season, highlighting his career‑high 2025 campaign and leadership role as the team opens its schedule against San Francisco.

The defending state champions prepare for the upcoming tournament, relying on a tight defensive line, a key offensive scorer, and growing local support.

West Virginia University's women's soccer team opens its 30‑year anniversary campaign against Dayton on Aug. 13, 2026, featuring a raffle for signed jerseys, new ticket options and a coach entering her 31st season.

The Pacific Tigers begin their 2026 campaign Thursday night at Hornet Field, showcasing a balanced roster that includes returning scorers Whitney Garn and Kaya Rosa, while newcomers and returnees aim to build on last season’s success. The game, broadcast on ESPN+, pits the Tigers against a Sacramento State team led by first‑year coach Tim Strader and top scorer Lexi Schroeder.