The University of San Diego's men's soccer program has released its full slate for the 2026 season, a schedule that blends a rigorous non‑conference road trip with an eight‑game West Coast Conference campaign. The announcement, made public on Wednesday, sets the stage for the Toreros to defend their four‑year conference championship streak while aiming for a fifth straight WCC title.
A challenging non‑conference slate
Opening the season on August 20 at Washington, the Toreros will then travel to face Stanford, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine before returning home for a much‑anticipated showdown with crosstown rivals San Diego State on September 13. The non‑conference portion also includes a visit from the University of Denver on September 26, a team that has recently added a College Cup appearance in 2024 and captured the Summit League championship in 2025.
San Diego's conference schedule features eight league matches, a format that has proven successful in recent years, culminating in the WCC Tournament slated for November 11‑14 at a venue to be determined. The Toreros finished the 2025 campaign with a 13‑win record, a 7‑1‑1 conference mark, and a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament, a testament to their consistent performance under head coach Brian Quinn.
Quinn, who earned WCC Coach of the Year honors for the second consecutive season, will lead a squad that has already secured four straight conference titles. The team will also participate in three exhibition matches before the regular season begins, using those games to fine‑tune tactics and build chemistry ahead of a demanding stretch.
With a blend of experienced veterans and promising newcomers, the Toreros hope to translate their early‑season tests into postseason success. The schedule not only challenges them against traditional powerhouses but also provides opportunities to showcase the program's depth on a national stage, potentially influencing their seeding in next year's NCAA Tournament.