
N.C. State Women’s Soccer Opens Season with 3-1 Victory Over James Madison
The Wolfpack secured a 3-1 win against James Madison University in their 2026 opener, showcasing early leads, statistical superiority and key goals from Bordeleau.
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The Wolfpack secured a 3-1 win against James Madison University in their 2026 opener, showcasing early leads, statistical superiority and key goals from Bordeleau.

Santa Clara's women's soccer team opened its 2026 campaign with a 2-0 victory over San Jose State, showcasing a stingy defense, a brace from Schoennauer, and the debut of several promising newcomers.

Despite a weather delay, the Rams and Buffaloes traded goals before Colorado secured a 2‑1 victory. Freshman Ava Wallhead’s debut marker and a flurry of saves kept the match competitive, and the teams look ahead to a 2026 home opener against Denver.

Oklahoma's women's soccer team opened its season with a dominant 9-0 win over Northwestern State, highlighted by Kayla Keefer's four-goal explosion and a record-breaking hat trick.

The South Florida women's soccer team opened its 2026 campaign with a 5-1 defeat on the road against Gonzaga, a result that underscored the challenges facing a program still finding its footing.

Colorado College opened its 2026 women's soccer campaign with a convincing 3‑1 win over Creighton, highlighted by freshman Ella Ashouri's two goals and an assist.

In a tightly contested season opener, Loyola University Chicago’s women’s soccer team edged Central Michigan 1‑0, highlighted by Maggie Schmidt’s first goal of the year and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Allison Deardorff.

The Wildcats erupted for six unanswered goals, highlighted by early strikes from Lexi Tylenda and Nadia Ramadan, as goalkeeper Megan Holland preserved the shutout.
The Cincinnati Enquirer spotlights the elite group of senior boys soccer players who earned all‑district, all‑region or All‑Ohio honors in 2025, highlighting their achievements and the expectations for the upcoming campaign.

The Catamounts opened their 2026 campaign with a 2-2 stalemate against Merrimack, showcasing offensive promise and defensive work to be refined before their next match against Sacred Heart.

The Louisville women’s soccer team opened its 2026 campaign with a 3-1 loss to Nebraska at Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium, highlighted by Suydam’s late strike and promising performances from Eddy, Swinarski and Peat.

The Demon Deacons secured their first 2026 victory, extending a storied home record and showcasing emerging talent in a 2-0 triumph over LSU.

Freshman forward Campbell Wilson scored twice and set up another as Boise State opened its season with a 3‑0 win over CSUN, extending a 15‑match unbeaten streak and securing the program’s first shutout in a season opener since 2014.

The Jayhawks secured a 2-0 victory over Utah State in a sweltering opener, showcasing dominant shot and corner statistics while setting a heat record at Rock Chalk Park.
The Spartans secured a 2-0 win in their season opener, showcasing early momentum, key goal contributions, and a shutout by goalkeeper Noelle Henning.

North Carolina Courage’s attacking overhaul under Mak Lind culminated in a dramatic 4‑3 victory over Washington Spirit, showcasing a newfound finishing prowess and a breakthrough performance from forward Ashley Sanchez.

The Fordham Rams open their 34th season with road games against 14th‑ranked Georgetown and Maryland, highlighted by preseason All‑Conference honorees Lena Johnsen and Renata Mercedes and a roster enriched by new transfers and sister‑act additions.

USC Upstate’s men’s soccer team climbed two spots in the 2026 Big South preseason poll, signaling optimism after a semifinal run and a win over in‑state rival South Carolina.

The Terriers host Northeastern on August 13, broadcast live on ESPN+, as the program begins its 32nd varsity season and aims to build on a championship‑laden 2025 campaign.

A recent collaboration between the men's soccer squad and the university’s Maker Studio introduced players to digital design, producing custom keychains and a schedule sign, underscoring a broader push toward experiential learning.

The Tampa Bay Rowdies have launched youth soccer clinics in St. Petersburg, using the excitement from the World Cup to engage young athletes like eleven‑year‑old Major Jones and foster long‑term growth of the sport.

Purdue University’s soccer team will finally take the field against Evansville at 10 a.m. EST, kicking off a season delayed by inclement weather.

The Blue Raiders will host the Troy Trojans on August 13 at Dean A. Hayes Soccer Stadium in Murfreesboro, launching a season that commemorates 30 years of Middle Tennessee women's soccer while showcasing a blend of seasoned veterans and new international talent.

Fredonia State's men's soccer team received a United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award for the 2025–26 academic year, posting a 3.38 GPA and ranking among 333 nationally recognized programs.