Ferris State University’s women’s soccer program opened the 2026 GLIAC preseason poll with 60 points, placing third behind Grand Valley State and Saginaw Valley State, the latter earning nine first‑place votes.
The Bulldogs will return their top three scorers and four of the six most influential players from last season, with senior forward Katherine Welch leading the attacking lineup.
Non‑Conference Opener
The schedule begins with a road test in Minnesota, as Ferris State opens against Southwest Minnesota State University on August 27 before tackling additional non‑conference fixtures across the state.
Home games will be anchored at Bulldog Soccer Field, where the team will host ten of its eighteen regular‑season contests, providing a familiar backdrop for a youthful yet experienced roster.
The 2025 campaign concluded with an 8‑5‑6 record and marked the program’s 18th appearance in the GLIAC tournament, underscoring its consistent competitiveness.
Under head coach Greg Henson, the squad has already secured a GLIAC regular‑season title and tournament championship, earned two NCAA Tournament berths, and advanced to the national semifinals for the first time in school history.