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The University of New Mexico’s soccer squad opens the 2026 season at home, facing Northern Arizona on Aug. 29, with free tickets and MW+ streaming, while veteran forward Nicole Anderson and newcomer goalkeeper Madison London headline a roster rich in experience and international talent.
The Navy Men's Soccer team opened its 2026 campaign with a pair of matches in San Diego, marking the first time the squad has traveled to California for season‑opening games since 2006. Under new head coach John Hackworth, who brings three decades of experience from Major League Soccer and the U.S. Men’s National Team, the Midshipmen are looking to translate preseason optimism into results on the field. The roster features a blend of veteran leadership and fresh talent, with senior captain Nate Stewart anchoring the defense alongside returning midfielders Duncan Sullivan and Nick Gallucci, while forwards Gavin McBride and Liam Plum aim to add depth in attack. The team will miss the contributions of four departed starters, including leading scorer Andrew Schug and goalkeeper Robert Eaton, but the coaching staff believes the remaining players are ready to step up. Four current Midshipmen hail from California — Ben Leisegang, Will Boyd, Sam Clark and Yul Hong — giving the squad a familiar connection to the West Coast environment they will encounter in their upcoming fixtures. In addition to the California opponents, Navy will later face George Washington on August 28 at 7:05 p.m., a match that will test the team’s early‑season chemistry. The Midshipmen finished ninth in the Patriot League preseason poll, a respectable position that reflects both the program’s tradition and the challenges ahead. With a historic 70‑20‑15 record in season openers over 105 years, the team hopes to extend its winning streak as it begins the new campaign.
The Crimson open the 2026 campaign at home against Stony Brook, seeking to rebuild a defense that lost two stalwarts while leveraging returning talent and international recruits
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s men’s soccer team opens its Ohio Valley Conference debut against West Florida, with a home clash against Stetson on the horizon, aiming for a tournament berth.
The No. 15 TCU women's soccer team will host No. 18 Alabama on August 20, seeking to build on a 4‑1 series edge and a strong preseason outlook.
The Scarlet Knights open the 2026 fall season with two road matches in Washington, D.C., against American and No. 5 Georgetown, while key players earn preseason recognition and coach Jim McElderry looks to extend his winning streak.
The Mount St. Mary's men's soccer team kicks off its 2026 season at home against Binghamton on Aug. 20, looking to overturn a three‑year winless streak while integrating a wave of newcomers.
On August 20, the Vermont Catamounts will travel to New Haven to face Yale in a debut match for the Bulldogs, a game that pits a top‑ten America East squad against a preseason seventh‑place Ivy League team.
Paco Fernandez, a Bryant University graduate student, has been selected for the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Hermann Trophy watch list, placing him among the top contenders for the nation’s most prestigious collegiate soccer award.
The Eagles open their 2026 campaign at home against Georgia Southern, featuring a blend of experienced returnees, Power Four transfers, and a coaching staff entering its second year.
After a two‑year hiatus, Olympia’s Oly Arena will host adult, youth and league play, while fundraising events target new turf and nets, underscoring community support for the sport.
The upcoming Thursday night match pits Lindenwood's resilient attack, led by Mackenzie Compton, against an undefeated Illinois State side featuring preseason All-MVC standouts.
A packed August schedule puts the Old Dominion women's soccer team against UNCW, Wake Forest and a top‑ranked Duke squad, with live streams and key player performances shaping the narrative.
With a 2-0 start and a clean sheet from goalkeeper Eme McClenahan, Iowa State looks to extend its winning streak against a scoreless Drake squad, while Coach Fannon eyes his first victory over the Bulldogs in-state.
From record‑breaking fees to personal homecomings, the 2026 MLS transfer window rewrites the league’s global narrative.
Belmont will host Chattanooga at E.S. Rose Park on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. CT, with both teams looking to improve their early 2026 standings.
Hofstra University and the United Soccer League have selected James M. Shuart Stadium as the future home of the USL Long Island franchise, slated to enter USL League One in 2028. The move aims to deepen soccer roots on Long Island and provide a platform for emerging talent.
In just 22 seconds, the Kansas City Current opened their NWSL match against Gotham FC with a goal that ties the league's fastest ever, building on a similar feat earlier this year.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington men’s soccer team opens its 2026 regular‑season slate at Retriever Soccer Park on Thursday night, facing UMBC in the fifth meeting of a series that dates back to 1978.
UC Santa Barbara center back Calle Mollerberg is featured on the 27‑player preseason watchlist for the 2026 Hermann Trophy, honoring his defensive excellence and leadership after a standout 2025 season.
Ahead of the August 20 showdown at Stone Stadium, the historic rivalry between South Carolina and Clemson is examined, highlighting recent form, key players, and fan logistics.
The 2026 South Carolina men's soccer season opens on Aug. 20 at UNF, marking the team's first visit to Jacksonville and continuing a streak of leading national attendance.
Norwegian football star Erling Haaland has turned his attention to chess, investing in the Norway Chess tournament and linking his sporting fame with a global surge in the game’s popularity.
The Auburn Tigers will host Southern Illinois at the Auburn Soccer Complex on Thursday evening, looking to build on a 5‑0 win and a 1‑0‑1 start to the season.