The University of Arkansas women’s soccer team will open its home schedule on August 30, welcoming Little Rock to Razorback Field for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff that will be streamed live on SECN+.
Arkansas arrives at the match after a three‑match winless stretch that includes back‑to‑back defeats, the most recent a 1‑0 loss to Clemson, marking the first consecutive defeats for the program since 2023.
Little Rock’s Early‑Season Turnaround
Little Rock opened the season with a 1‑1 draw against ULM before a 2‑1 victory at Arkansas State, only to tumble into a two‑match losing streak against Miami and Tulsa, leaving the team eager to rebound.
The Razorbacks have built a formidable home record, going unbeaten in 52 of the last 57 matches at Razorback Field and posting a 47‑6‑5 slate since 2021, outscoring opponents 195‑50 in that span.
That dominance is underpinned by a historic achievement: the 2024 squad earned the program’s first-ever No. 1 preseason ranking and the first such honor for an SEC team since 1998, underscoring the growing national perception of Arkansas soccer.
Junior goalkeeper Keegan Smith has been a cornerstone of that success, posting an 11‑0‑2 unbeaten home record, tying the single‑season shutout record with 11 clean sheets and maintaining a goals‑against average of .62, the second‑lowest in the league.
Smith’s accolades include All‑SEC Freshman honors and a call‑up to U.S. Women’s National Team training camps, adding national visibility to the Razorbacks’ defensive backbone.
The broadcast will be anchored by veteran voices Josh Haley and Kelly Roliard, who will provide play‑by‑play and analysis for viewers tuning in on SECN+.
Looking ahead, Arkansas’ 2026 recruiting class sits at No. 30 in TopDrawerSoccer’s combined rankings, featuring several players among the IMG Academy National Top 200, suggesting a pipeline that could keep the Razorbacks competitive for years to come.