The Navy women's soccer squad is set to launch its 2026 campaign with a pair of home fixtures that will test its depth and momentum.
A Fresh Start in Annapolis
Playing on their home turf in Annapolis, the Midshipmen will open the season against Robert Morris on Wednesday evening, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m., and will follow with a Saturday night showdown against Rice at 7 p.m.
Both contests will be broadcast on ESPN+, and live statistics will be available online for fans who want to track the action in real time.
Historical Matchups
The Wednesday opponent, Robert Morris, represents a rare encounter; the two programs have met only twice in history, and Navy has won both meetings, including a 3-0 shutout the previous season in which Chiara Cosenza scored all three goals.
A few days later, the team will host Rice, a rematch of an August 2024 game that ended 2-1 in Rice's favor; Hannah Mulholland's 28th‑minute strike had put Navy ahead before the eventual loss.
Navy enters the new season with a 9-6-4 record from 2025, a campaign that featured five contests against Horizon League opponents, a series in which the Midshipmen posted a 5-2 record.
Goalkeeping has been a steady presence, with Natasha Stramrood and Talley Applewhite sharing duties that helped preserve clean sheets in key moments.
As the roster blends experienced contributors with emerging talent, the squad aims to carry forward the momentum built over the past year and make a strong impression in its home opener.