A Crucial Homestand
On August 16 at noon, the Colorado Buffaloes will host Army West Point at Prentup Field in Boulder, Colorado, for a much-anticipated homestand that could shape the early trajectory of both programs.
The Buffs entered the season with a 2-1 victory over in-state rivals Colorado State, thanks to goals from Reagan Kotschau and Lilian Zamorano, a result that has raised expectations among fans and analysts alike.
Army, still reeling from a 4-1 defeat to Air Force in its own opener, managed only a single strike from junior Daisy West, while the Falcons outshot the Black Knights 20-8, underscoring the defensive challenges the Cadets will bring to Boulder.
Head coach Danny Sanchez has emphasized that the early-season schedule is a deliberate test, noting that Army captured the Patriot League title last year and is the conference favorite for 2026, making the match a critical benchmark for his squad.
Adding a personal twist, Tracy Chao, who previously served as an assistant under Sanchez at Colorado, now leads the Army program and will be looking to exploit any familiarity his former colleagues might have with the Buffaloes’ tactics.
The departure of All-American goalkeeper Jordyn Nytes has opened a competitive battle between Jamie Campbell and Brooke Goerish for the starting role, a contest that could influence the team’s stability between the posts.
Colorado plans to cap the homestand with a subsequent game against Cal State Fullerton before embarking on its first road trip of the year, a stretch that Sanchez believes will further hone the team ahead of Big 12 play.