BIG EAST Women’s Soccer 2026: Season Preview
The 2026 BIG EAST women's soccer season begins August 12, with Georgetown leading the preseason coaches' poll and several players honored as award winners.
Aug 11, 2026
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Creighton and Georgetown Top BIG EAST Preseason Poll
Creighton earns second place in the Midwest Division while Georgetown claims the East, with standout players honored and the campaign set to open on August 20.
Aug 11, 2026
UConn Huskies’ Goalkeeper Kyle Durham Earns Preseason Honors
Preseason accolades and a strong returning core set the stage for UConn’s push toward another BIG EAST showdown.
Aug 11, 2026
Noeh Hernandez Returns to Lead DePaul Blue Demons in 2026 Season Opener
Noeh Hernandez’s preseason accolades and collegiate achievements position him as a cornerstone for DePaul’s 2026 soccer season, opening against Bradley in Peoria.
Aug 11, 2026
Kauschke and Lejbowicz Earn Preseason Honors in BIG EAST Soccer
Til Kauschke and Mikkel Lejbowicz receive preseason honors, marking historic achievements for the Pirates ahead of the new season.
Aug 11, 2026
Georgetown and Akron Top 2026 Preseason Men’s Soccer Polls
The BIG EAST Conference released its 2026 preseason coaches' poll, with Georgetown and Akron securing unanimous first‑place votes in their divisions. Individual honors spotlight Mitchell Baker, Til Kauschke, Tate Lampman and Kyle Durham, while the upcoming season prepares for an August 20 kickoff.
Aug 11, 2026
Tim Brosnan Takes the Helm of the Big East Conference
The Big East has appointed former Major League Baseball executive Tim Brosnan as its new commissioner, tapping his business acumen to steer the conference through financial and competitive challenges.
Aug 10, 2026
Toledo Rockets Integrate Key Transfers Ahead of New Season
Three offseason acquisitions are already making their presence felt, as the Rockets aim to sharpen physicality, ball‑handling and scoring ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Aug 9, 2026
Maja Lardner Wins BIG EAST Scholar‑Athlete Award, Eyes Graduate Future
Maja Lardner, a standout soccer player at Georgetown, was honored as the BIG EAST Female Scholar‑Athlete of the Year, earning a scholarship and a professional contract while maintaining top academic performance.
Aug 5, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Opens Inaugural Season in Springfield
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) launched its first season on August 1, 2026, in Springfield, Illinois, reviving professional women’s baseball after seven decades and showcasing both triumphs and logistical hurdles.
Aug 5, 2026
Natalie Bain Signs with Houston Dash, Joining Xavier’s Elite
After a decorated college career at Xavier University, Natalie Bain inks a one‑year NWSL contract, reflecting years of resilience, tactical growth, and leadership.
Aug 5, 2026
Liberty Field Hockey Dominates BIG EAST with Record Academic Honors
Liberty University announced that 20 of its field hockey players were selected for the 2025‑26 BIG EAST All‑Academic Team, bringing the program’s total All‑Academic selections to 201 over the past decade while also capturing conference titles and maintaining top‑tier GPAs.
Aug 4, 2026
Temple University Field Hockey Earns 25 Spots on BIG EAST All-Academic Team
Temple’s field hockey program celebrated a milestone as 25 players earned spots on the 2025-26 BIG EAST All-Academic Team, tying Villanova for second place behind Georgetown.
Aug 4, 2026
Tim Brosnan Takes the Helm of the Big East as It Seeks to Cement Its Basketball Dominance
Former MLB executive Tim Brosnan is set to lead the Big East Conference, a league riding the wave of UConn’s recent national championships but wrestling with a top‑heavy roster and the need for a stronger media deal.
Aug 4, 2026
Jocelyn Leigh Leads Marquette in 2026 Big East Preseason Honors
Marquette forward Jocelyn Leigh headlines the 2026 Big East Women’s Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team, highlighting a roster poised for a strong campaign.
Aug 4, 2026
Georgetown Women’s Soccer Named Preseason Favorite in BIG EAST, Hanson and Heller Collect Top Honors
The Georgetown University women's soccer program enters the 2026 campaign as the BIG EAST Conference’s preseason favorite, earning eight first‑place votes. Senior Kaya Hanson was crowned Defensive Player of the Year and junior Lizzie Heller captured Midfielder of the Year, both earning spots on the preseason All‑BIG EAST squad.
Aug 3, 2026
Marquette’s Jocelyn Leigh Earns Preseason All-BIG EAST Honors
Jocelyn Leigh, a junior forward for Marquette University, has been selected to the 2026 Preseason All-BIG EAST Conference Team, highlighting a promising outlook for the Golden Eagles as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Aug 3, 2026
Villanova Women’s Soccer Leads Preseason Rankings with Multiple Honors
Villanova's women's soccer program receives three Preseason All-BIG EAST nods, highlighted by Dickinson's top goalkeeper honor, and is projected fifth in the conference poll.
Aug 3, 2026
Creighton Women’s Soccer Secures Historic Fourth‑Place Preseason Ranking
The Bluejays earned a program‑best fourth spot in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches' Poll, amassing 73 points as they look to build on a strong recent stretch.
Aug 3, 2026
UConn Huskies Face Roster Overhaul Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
After a 34‑6 campaign and a narrow loss in the national championship, the University of Connecticut men’s basketball program confronts significant changes as key players leave and new faces arrive.
Aug 3, 2026
UConn’s Greatest Shots: The Moments That Defined a Dynasty
A look at the 20 most unforgettable baskets in University of Connecticut men’s basketball, the coaches and players behind them, and the arenas that witnessed history.
Aug 3, 2026
Villanova’s 2026‑27 Men’s Basketball Outlook: DNA, Transfers, and Global Challenges
Coach Kevin Willard discusses the team’s identity, the influx of transfers and freshmen, and the ambitious non‑conference schedule that includes a Rome showdown with Notre Dame.
Jul 30, 2026
Xavier Leads Forecasted 2026 Big East Women’s Soccer Race
Predictions place Xavier at the top, with award winners from Xavier, Georgetown and Villanova, while the full all‑conference team and projected order of finish are revealed.
Jul 29, 2026
St. John’s University Dominates BIG EAST Academic Awards with Record Five Honors
Five St. John's University athletic programs were recognized for academic excellence in the BIG EAST Conference for the 2025‑26 season, the most accolades the school has received in a single year since 2020.
Jul 28, 2026