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Oregon’s women’s soccer team opened its 2026 schedule with two dominant 3‑0 victories, earning weekly conference honors for freshman forward Shiloh Baird and midfielder Taylor Dever.
Samford’s goalkeeper Peyton Hull earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after posting two clean sheets and 11 saves in the first two matches of the 2026 season.
The Huskies' recent championship and record-breaking season set the stage for a highly anticipated opener against San Diego at Husky Soccer Stadium.
Claire Nieroda's early-season performance earned her the OVC Offensive Player of the Week honor after a win and a tie that featured a game-winning goal and crucial assists.
Chelsea FC’s 2026‑27 campaign under Xabi Alonso aims to restore domestic competitiveness and secure a Champions League spot after a season without European action.
Barcelona's hunt for a replacement after Lewandowski and Torres leaves the club weighing high‑profile ambitions against La Liga's budget rules, while youth prospects emerge and speculation swirls around Rashford and Vlahović.
A look at standout players and decisive moments from recent matches.
Aaliyah Faddoul’s offensive burst and Quinn Wilson’s defensive steadiness led the Sun Belt to recognize standout performances in the opening week of the 2026 season.
Veteran forward Alexis Sánchez has signed with CF Montréal, bringing a decorated career and a commitment to mentorship as the club eyes a championship run ahead of the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
The Herd opened its 2026 campaign with a 3‑0 victory over High Point, highlighted by Delfina Lombardi’s three goals and Emma Durand’s penalty save.
The Yale women's soccer team opens its 2026 season with a home match against Vermont before heading to Quinnipiac, showcasing a blend of experienced leaders and new talent.
The University of South Dakota women's soccer team opened the 2026 campaign with an unbeaten streak, climbing to the No. 7 spot in the NCAA Division I West Region poll, the highest ever for the program.
The Tar Heels have vaulted to seventh in the United Soccer Coaches poll after two dominant victories, highlighted by Bella Devey’s five‑goal burst and ACC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Meanwhile, traditional powerhouses such as Notre Dame and UCLA tumble, while Michigan State climbs to fifth, underscoring a shifting landscape in women’s college soccer.
Humphrey Doh was named the American Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year for the 2025 season, recognizing his eight points, key assists, and a spectacular half‑volley that helped UAB dominate Missouri State.
After a year‑long knee layoff, Maxim Sheenkov was selected to the Atlantic Sun Conference’s Preseason All‑Team and is poised to lead the Bears into a promising final undergraduate year.
The University of North Florida’s men’s soccer program has been selected as the preseason favorite in the 2026 ASUN Conference poll, with seven players earning All‑ASUN honors, including individual award winners Anton Khelil, Paul Schacherer and Luciano Natoli.
Hofstra's nationally ranked men's soccer team begins its 2026 campaign at home against Bucknell, broadcast live on ESPN+, featuring new coach Stephen Roche, 21 fresh recruits, and standout defender Pietro Santi.
A look at the teams, coaches and players to watch as the 2026 high school boys soccer season unfolds across the Front Range, with state championships slated for mid‑November.
Indiana University’s men’s soccer program enters the 2026 season ranked No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll and third in the Big Ten, opening with a home match against Notre Dame and featuring key players and new recruits.
Harry Kane's record 73 goals in 2025‑26 shine, but a lack of international trophies and early World Cup exit leave his Ballon d'Or prospects uncertain, as Lamine Yamal's World Cup victory and Rodri's injury‑hit year shape the competition.
The Atlantic Coast Conference honored top performers after a historic opening week that saw twenty victories, seventy-seven goals and standout displays from Bella Devey, Sierra Sythe, Valentina Amaral and London Young.
Goalkeeper Paula Flores backstopped Idaho to two shutout victories, posting a perfect save percentage and zero goals‑against average, leading to her first Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week award.
Bellarmine University forward Johan Nissen-Lie has been recognized with multiple preseason accolades, including a spot on the Preseason All-ASUN Team and co-Player of the Year honors, as he prepares for a potential run at the 2026 Hermann Trophy.
Brody Crampton’s blend of experience, leadership and academic distinction has helped Villanova cut goals allowed in half, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.