The University of Michigan women's soccer squad is set to open its early‑season schedule with two high‑profile contests that blend tradition, promotion and a glimpse of the team's evolving identity.
Maize Out Showdown with No. 25 Notre Dame
On August 27 the Wolverines will welcome the 25th‑ranked Fighting Irish to the U‑M Soccer Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff, a match that will be streamed live on B1G+ and accompanied by a Maize Out shirt giveaway for fans.
Michigan carries a 5‑14‑1 record against Notre Dame, with their most recent victory coming in South Bend in 2023, and head coach Dave DiIanni holds a 1‑0 edge after a 3‑2 win in 2019.
The Wolverines have been firing on all cylinders of late, netting six goals across recent outings, including scores by Brooklyn Marn, Elle Ervin and Ella Jablinskey, while freshman Melisa Kekic recorded a hat trick in a non‑counting game against Xavier.
Bowling Green on the Horizon
Four days later the team travels to Cochrane Stadium in Bowling Green for a 3 p.m. contest, marking the second meeting in three seasons; the last encounter in 2021 ended in a 3‑0 Michigan victory.
Bowling Green opened the season with back‑to‑back wins over Robert Morris and Oakland before playing to a draw with Cincinnati, giving them early momentum that Michigan will look to counter.
A weather‑shortened game against Xavier was ruled a no‑contest after 15 minutes of the second half, leaving the Wolverines with a clean slate but no official tally for that performance.
Senior Day and the Georgia Southern Encounter
The schedule will culminate on September 3 with a home game against Georgia Southern, a Senior Day celebration that will honor the graduating class while adding another non‑conference test before the team turns its focus to conference play.