
Tufts Women’s Soccer Set to Defend Record‑Breaking 2025 Season
After posting 18 wins and 53 goals in 2025, the Tufts Jumbos enter the 2026 campaign with a renewed focus on preparation, opening September 12 against No. 5 Messiah University.
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After posting 18 wins and 53 goals in 2025, the Tufts Jumbos enter the 2026 campaign with a renewed focus on preparation, opening September 12 against No. 5 Messiah University.

The Bears enter the 2026 campaign ranked No. 14, opening against Millikin before a slate of road and home matches, highlighted by returning UAA honorees and new recruits, with all games streamed on FloCollege.

The Colby Women's Soccer squad, fresh off an 11‑5‑3 season and a second‑round NCAA run, opens its 2026‑27 schedule against Bowdoin in a much‑anticipated NESCAC rivalry.

The Washington University in St. Louis women's soccer team entered the 2026 campaign atop the IWSOC/United Soccer Coaches preseason poll, a position that reflects both past triumphs and lofty expectations. Ranked No. 1, the Bears are chasing a historic third consecutive national championship, a feat that would place them alongside UC San Diego as the only programs to achieve back‑to‑back titles in the modern era.

The University of Chicago men’s soccer team opens its 2025 season on Tuesday against North Park University, featuring returning All‑Americans, a strong coaching staff and a rivalry that has produced memorable moments over the past decade.

Washington State University's men's soccer team opens the 2026 season ranked No. 11, driven by Zach Ramsey's record goal haul, five MLS SuperDraft selections, a bronze medal at the FISU Games, and a legacy shaped by Coach Jamie Clark.

LSU’s offense led by Ava Galligan aims to break a four‑game skid when it meets Arizona at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium on Aug. 29.

SMU's women's soccer team looks to keep its unbeaten home run alive when it welcomes Houston Christian on Sunday at 7 p.m. CT, with free admission for fans.

The University of Akron’s men’s soccer team will host Wake Forest in a highly anticipated White Out match on August 28, aiming to improve their early season record and climb higher in national polls.

SMU’s men’s soccer team, riding a No. 5 United Soccer Coaches ranking, will host LMU on Aug. 28, looking to extend a flawless home record against the Lions.

Senior midfielder Sofia Bush and defender Millie Greer are recognized on the MAC Herman Trophy Watch List, highlighting their preseason accolades and the upcoming season opener.

The Princeton men’s soccer team opens the 2026 campaign ranked eighth nationally, bolstered by a defense that set program records and a coaching staff that blends experience with fresh talent

Princeton’s men’s soccer team returns with key players and a strong preseason ranking, aiming to defend its league title and make a deep NCAA Tournament run.

Kansas soccer standout Caroline Castans appears on the 2026 United Soccer Coaches Hermann Trophy Watch List for the second straight year, highlighting a season marked by record assists, All‑America honors and academic distinction.

Alumna Audrey Adkison takes the helm of Harding's women's soccer program, bringing a championship pedigree and a deep connection to the university as the team looks to retain its 2025 conference title.

The UCLA men’s soccer team opened its 2026 season with a 2‑0 victory at Virginia, highlighted by goals from Zach Neuls and Logan Hall, while star forward Sergi Solans Ormo continues to garner national acclaim.

Senior midfielder Joy Okonye of Brown University has been named to the 2026 MAC Hermann Trophy watch list, joining two other Ivy League standouts. Her 2025 season produced seven goals, five assists and Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year honors, positioning her for the prestigious national award to be announced in January 2027.

Michigan State’s women’s soccer team places three players on the 2026 Hermann Trophy Watch List, a first in program history, highlighting the squad’s rising national prominence.

Oral Roberts and South Dakota State delivered standout performances in the latest Summit League women's soccer week, highlighted by record starts, top-ranked players, and a packed upcoming schedule.

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s 2026 women’s soccer campaign began with a marquee matchup between Stanford and UCLA, while a host of players earned weekly honors and historic statistics underscore the league’s dominance.

The Worcester Polytechnic Institute women's soccer program captured the 2025‑26 United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award, boasting a 3.69 collective GPA, ten shutouts and a 11‑7‑3 record, while gearing up for a September 1 matchup with Union (NY).

Pepperdine's women's soccer squad embarks on its inaugural road trip, facing Texas Tech and Baylor in a schedule that blends experience‑building matches with a glimpse of future West Coast Conference competition.
Florida’s soccer team re‑entered the United Soccer Coaches poll after a stunning victory over No. 3 Florida State, marking their first top‑25 ranking in six years and setting the stage for a challenging schedule.

The Pilots’ recent surge sees them climb three spots to third in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25, backed by a strong home crowd and a historic unbeaten run.