The University of Texas at San Antonio’s women’s soccer squad is set to open its 2026 campaign on Sunday evening, heading to Fort Worth to take on the nation’s sixth‑ranked TCU Horned Frogs at Garvey‑Rosenthal Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
A historic series
The matchup marks the first meeting of the two programs in the new season and adds a historic layer to a rivalry that has seen UTSA trail TCU nine‑zero in all previous meetings. The Roadrunners’ last notable victory over the Horned Frogs came on August 17, 2025, a result that still fuels their ambition to finally break the streak.
Both teams arrive with momentum from recent tournaments. UTSA, fresh off an American Conference Championship and a berth in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, opened its season with a 2‑2 draw against Texas State, a game in which Brooklyn Bailey recorded three shots, two on target, while Leah Varela and Ava Jackson also contributed to the attack. The Roadrunners outshot the Bobcats 13‑7, highlighting an aggressive early‑season approach.
TCU, meanwhile, returns a core group that helped it capture Big 12 success, including Kamdyn Fuller, Olivia Geller and Bella Diorio, who combined for a decisive goal in the 81st minute of their last encounter. The Horned Frogs also boast All‑Big 12 honorees Cameron Patton, Emma Yolinsky and Morgan Brown, giving them depth on both ends of the field.
What’s at stake
The broadcast will feature veteran commentators Chris Blake and Chuck LaMendola, who will guide viewers through the action on ESPN+. Their presence underscores the growing visibility of women’s college soccer and the significance of this early‑season test for both programs. Looking ahead, UTSA will host Colorado College on August 20 and St. Mary’s on August 23 before returning to conference play. A win against TCU would not only improve the Roadrunners’ series record but also serve as a statement ahead of those upcoming home fixtures.