San José State University has released its 2026 women's soccer non‑conference schedule, marking the second season under head coach Sonia Curvelo and setting an ambitious slate that blends home fixtures with challenging road trips.
A fresh chapter for the Spartans
Curvelo, now in her second year, brings a renewed focus on tactical discipline and player development. Her vision is already shaping the roster, as the team prepares to navigate a demanding early stretch.
The campaign kicks off with back‑to‑back home matches against the University of San Francisco and Santa Clara, giving the Spartans an immediate chance to build momentum in front of their fans.
Early road tests
Following the opening pair, the team travels to Santa Barbara to face UC Santa Barbara and then heads inland to San Luis Obispo for a showdown with Cal Poly, testing the squad against diverse playing styles and environments.
After the road swing, San José State returns home to host Cal State Fullerton before heading to Northridge for a match against CSUN, keeping the schedule balanced between home comfort and away adversity.
The non‑conference portion wraps up with two final home games against Saint Mary's and Sacramento State, providing a platform to fine‑tune strategies before the rigors of conference play.
Conference opener in Albuquerque
Conference action begins on Thursday, Sept. 24, when the Spartans journey to Albuquerque to meet New Mexico. All home contests and Mountain West battles will be streamed on the new Mountain West streaming platform, expanding visibility for the program.