The University of Indianapolis women's soccer program has been placed eleventh in the 2026 Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason coaches' poll, a ranking that reflects the collective expectation of the league's head coaches heading into the new campaign.
The poll, compiled by GLVC head coaches, excludes votes for their own teams as required by league bylaws, ensuring an objective measure of peer perception.
First‑year head coach Nick Smith has taken the reins of the Greyhounds, bringing a fresh perspective as the program prepares for its upcoming season.
A Revamped Roster
The roster will feature 16 newcomers — eleven freshmen and five transfers — while five returning players return after logging more than 1,000 minutes of action in the 2025 season.
The Greyhounds open the season on the road against Ohio Dominican on August 29, a rematch of last year's 2‑1 victory that helped set the tone for the upcoming schedule.
With a blend of youthful energy and seasoned minutes, the team hopes to translate preseason optimism into on‑field results as the GLVC schedule unfolds.