Texas Tech Soccer has been tabbed No. 23 overall in the 2026 Preseason United Soccer Coaches Association poll, marking the second time in three seasons that the program begins the year inside the top‑25.
The Red Raiders join four other Big 12 programs — TCU, Colorado, Kansas and West Virginia — among the preseason top‑25, underscoring the conference’s depth and the team’s competitive standing.
Head coach and staff have assembled a roster that blends experience with fresh talent. All‑Big 12 Preseason honorees Kylie Bahr, Eleanor Hayes and Taylor Zdrojewski return to lead the attack, while the 2026 freshman class, recognized by PrepSoccer as the No. 14 recruiting class nationally, adds Reese Liner and Lauren Alvarez to the mix.
Key Additions and Experience
The squad also welcomes three Power Four transfers — Addie Todd, Abbi Sine and Emma Fassora — who bring proven collegiate success. Todd, a two‑time NCAA College Cup champion from 2023 and 2025, arrives with 30 career starts, 21 wins and 11 clean sheets, providing a defensive backbone.
Beyond Todd, the roster features other impact players such as Madi Patterson, who will contribute across midfield and attack, and returning All‑Big 12 Freshman Team members Raleigh Greason and Emma Torres, who add depth and versatility.
The 2026 schedule opens with an exhibition match against New Mexico on August 6 at 7 p.m., a game that will serve as the first test of the newly forged lineup before the regular season begins.
Texas Tech’s preseason ranking reflects a pattern of consistency; the program reached the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 in 2025 and now looks to translate that momentum into a strong 2026 campaign.