The University of Wyoming soccer team will host Weber State on Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Madrid Sports Complex in Laramie, Wyoming. The match marks the next step in a season that has already delivered two wins and a perfect 2-0-0 record for the Cowgirls.
Wyoming’s early success rests on a blend of tactical flexibility and efficient scoring. Coach Josh Purdum has praised the squad’s ability to adjust to varying opponents and exploit their weaknesses, a trait that has already produced goals from four different players in just two games.
The most striking moment came in the season opener against Drake, where freshman Alyssa Glover found the net after just 14 seconds. That lightning‑quick strike set the tone for a campaign in which the team has already eclipsed the 13‑match timeline it took last year to register its fourth goal scorer.
Goals have been spread across the roster: Reese Gould, Maddie Burr and Brooke Brown all contributed in the 3-0 victory over Northern Colorado, while the defense has been anchored by goalkeeper Haley Bartel. Bartel has yet to concede a goal this season, recording two saves and extending her program‑record career shutouts to 20.
Weber State’s Challenge
Weber State arrives with a 0-1-1 record after a 0-0 draw with Utah and a 4-1 loss to Boise State. Despite being preseason Big Sky Conference champions and finishing second in 2025 before a penalty shootout defeat to Montana, the Wildcats remain organized and competitive, according to Purdum.
The team’s early results suggest a need for adjustment, but the coaching staff expects a tight contest. Preparation for Thursday’s match focuses on maintaining defensive solidity while looking to capitalize on scoring opportunities against a Wyoming side that has shown it can strike quickly.
Looking ahead, Wyoming will travel to face South Carolina on August 27, a game that will be streamed live on MW+. The upcoming schedule offers the Cowgirls a chance to test their early‑season momentum against a different style of play, further shaping their identity as the season progresses.