Princeton Tigers Open Season with Convincing 3-0 Victory Over Loyola (Md.)
The Princeton women's soccer team defeated Loyola (Md.) 3-0 in their season opener, showcasing debut performances and a dominant defensive display.
Aug 21, 2026
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Alabama Soccer Stuns No. 15 TCU in Thrilling Home Opener
Alabama defeats a ranked opponent at home, with Larkin Thomason and Ashley Roni delivering decisive moments that propel the team to its second straight ranked win.
Aug 21, 2026
Fordham Soccer Opens Season with Scoreless Draw Against Gonzaga in Pac‑12 Debut
Fordham’s men’s soccer team opened its season with a 0‑0 tie at Gonzaga, a game marked by a saved penalty, a relief goalkeeper’s heroics and the Rams’ first‑ever Pac‑12 matchup.
Aug 21, 2026
Memphis Tigers Open Season with 2-0 Victory Over Belmont
The University of Memphis men's soccer team secured a 2-0 win against Belmont in their season opener, highlighted by goals from Renan Syrio and Saad Chaouki and a clean sheet from debutant Noah Kasin.
Aug 21, 2026
Missouri State Soccer Claims First 2026 Victory Over Quinnipiac
The Bears opened their 2026 campaign with a decisive 3-1 triumph against Quinnipiac, highlighted by goals from Ben Furlong, Daniel Souza and Diego Real, and look ahead to a free-admission showdown with Penn State on August 23.
Aug 21, 2026
Embry-Riddle Eagles Hold Firm in Season Opener, Secure Clean Sheet
The Eagles opened their 2026 campaign with a goalless stalemate against Warner Pacific, highlighted by goalkeeper Sam Macdonald’s five saves and a disciplined backline that logged the full 90 minutes.
Aug 21, 2026
Kansas City Men’s Soccer Opens Season with Record-Breaking 5-0 Victory
A dominant 5-0 win over SIUE showcases the Roos' offensive firepower and sets the tone for an ambitious schedule.
Aug 21, 2026
Roos Open Season with Dominant 5-0 Victory Over SIUE
Raphael Kistmann's brace and a shutout by Louis Krueger powered Kansas City to a 5-0 win, outshotting SIUE 23-8 in their season opener.
Aug 21, 2026
UMBC Women’s Soccer Secures 5-3 Win Over Fairmont State Amid Weather Delay
UMBC’s women’s soccer team overcame a near three‑hour weather delay to defeat Fairmont State 5‑3, with Brooke Clagett, Zoe Brossman and Payton Schenning delivering decisive contributions and a matchup against West Chester on the horizon.
Aug 21, 2026
Tar Heels Hold No. 5 Georgetown to a Draw in Season Opener
North Carolina’s men’s soccer team opened its 2025 campaign with a 1‑1 draw against No. 5 Georgetown, showcasing early promise and late resilience.
Aug 21, 2026
UTRGV Vaqueros Edge Past UWF Argonauts in Season‑Opening Soccer Thriller
The Vaqueros rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Argonauts 3‑2, with newcomer Emmanuel Gore Bi scoring his first career goal and Malang Mandiang delivering the winning strike.
Aug 21, 2026
UNC Women’s Soccer Secures First Road Win with 2-0 Victory Over Arkansas
UNC's women's soccer team earned its first road win of the season, defeating Arkansas 2-0 at Razorback Field. Key performances from Summer Denigan and Lilliah Blum set the tone, while Arkansas struggled to create clear chances.
Aug 21, 2026
Cal Poly Men’s Soccer Opens Season with 2-2 Draw Against Denver
The Mustangs held Denver to a tie in their season opener, with key goals from Colin Pearce and Charlie Hogan and a record‑matching defensive effort.
Aug 21, 2026
From Draft Pick to Captain: Rio Hope-Gund’s Path to Leadership in Detroit City FC
Rio Hope-Gund’s rise from a non‑playing draft selection to the captaincy of Loudoun United FC showcases his resilience, the support of his twin brother, and the preparation required for an upcoming USL Championship clash
Aug 21, 2026
2026 Men’s College Soccer Season Opens with Surprising Upsets and Comebacks
The 2026 men's college soccer season kicked off with notable results, including a shutout victory by Lindenwood over Chicago State and a late comeback win by UTRGV over West Florida.
Aug 21, 2026
VMI Men’s Soccer Opens Season with 3-0 Loss to Elon
The Keydets fell 3-0 to Elon University in their season opener, with Jahmir Flowers delivering a decisive goal and assist, while VMI looks to rebound against Regent University.
Aug 21, 2026
LSU Falls 2-1 to UCF in Season Opener at Home
The Tigers opened their 2026 campaign with a 2-1 defeat to UCF at LSU Soccer Stadium, highlighted by a 77th‑minute goal from Ava Amsden.
Aug 21, 2026
Georgia Women’s Soccer Sets NCAA Attendance Record in Historic Victory
The University of Georgia's women's soccer team broke the NCAA attendance record with 25,433 spectators at Sanford Stadium, surpassing previous marks and linking to a 1996 gold‑medal match that once held the global attendance record for women's sports.
Aug 21, 2026
Portland Pilots Women’s Soccer Opens Season with 2-0 Loss to Utah State
Portland Pilots Women's Soccer suffered a 2-0 defeat to Utah State, with goals in the fifth and 66th minutes, while debutants and returning players showed promise ahead of their next encounter.
Aug 21, 2026
Akron Edges Southern Indiana 2‑1 in Early Season Road Test
Akron University secured a 2‑1 win over Southern Indiana on August 20, highlighted by goals from Grace Shondel, Callee DalBon and solid goalkeeping from Sara Bower.
Aug 21, 2026
Razorbacks Drop 2-0 to No. 7 North Carolina in First Shutout of the Season
The University of Arkansas soccer team fell 2-0 to the seventh-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, marking their first shutout loss of the campaign and highlighting defensive vulnerabilities heading into a showdown with Clemson.
Aug 21, 2026
Penn Women’s Soccer Opens 2026 with 1-0 Loss to George Mason
A penalty kick by Molly Starner in the 15th minute gave George Mason a 1-0 lead, and despite a dominant corner count and late pressure, the Quakers could not find an equalizer.
Aug 21, 2026
Alabama State Women’s Soccer Team Suffers 4-0 Defeat at South Alabama
The Alabama State University women's soccer squad fell 4-0 to South Alabama, with three second‑half goals sealing a tough night at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Aug 21, 2026
Akron Zips Open Season with 3‑0 Shutout Over Dayton Flyers
Akron Zips secured a 3‑0 clean‑sheet victory over Dayton Flyers, with goals from Londen Sears, Remi Agunbiade and Jack Sullivan, and a standout performance by goalkeeper Brett Kaminski.
Aug 21, 2026