A fresh start under Maggie Kuhn
The Akron women's soccer team is set to continue its early-season road swing with a non‑conference showdown against Duquesne on August 27 at Rooney Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, kicking off at 7 p.m.
After opening the 2026 campaign with a 3‑0 victory over Oakland and a 2‑1 win over Southern Indiana, the Zips have already shown depth in scoring, with Rachel Wenzel finding the net twice and Emma Ogdahl and Addison Hall also on the scoresheet, while goalkeeper Sara Bower preserved a clean sheet.
Coach Maggie Kuhn, who transitioned from interim duties in 2025 to the permanent head‑coach role for the 2026 season, is guiding a roster that includes All‑MAC honorees Jordanne Oberhaus and Addison Hall, both recognized for their performances in the previous year.
Duquesne arrives at the match with a 1‑2 record, having dropped games to Eastern Michigan and drawn with West Virginia before edging Cleveland State 3‑0, a performance highlighted by Brynn Ramsey’s two goals and two assists.
The next test for Akron will be a homecoming clash with the Louisville Cardinals on August 30, rounding out a three‑game road stretch that has already tested the team’s resilience and chemistry.