
Utah Women’s Soccer Prepares for a Transformative 2026 Season
The University of Utah women's soccer squad enters the 2026 campaign with a record 18 newcomers, a 2‑1‑1 start and a coaching staff focused on chemistry and tactical growth.
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The University of Utah women's soccer squad enters the 2026 campaign with a record 18 newcomers, a 2‑1‑1 start and a coaching staff focused on chemistry and tactical growth.

The University of Utah women's soccer team lost 2-1 to Utah Tech on Sunday night, dropping to 2-2-1 on the season.

The University of Utah women's soccer team is set to play two crucial matches in late August, beginning with a home contest against the Utah State Aggies on Thursday, August 27, at Ute Field in Salt Lake City, kicking off at 7 p.m. A week later, the Utes will travel to St. George to meet the Utah Tech Trailblazers at Greater Zion Stadium, also at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, continuing their early-season road swing. Utah has opened the season with three straight victories, all by shutout, and is aiming for a fourth win that would tie the sixth‑most undefeated starts in program history. Leading the defensive effort, goalkeeper Anna Solomon has recorded three consecutive clean sheets, becoming only the second keeper in school history to achieve that feat. Freshman forward Brooke Gardner got the team’s first goal of the season in the opener, a 1‑0 win over Southern Utah, while Utah Tech’s top scorer Ella Rusick has already netted four goals in her first four appearances. Utah State, after an early loss and a tie, has won two straight matches, with Ellie Hendrix delivering the decisive goal against Utah Valley. Utah Tech’s start has been mixed, highlighted by a 3‑0 defeat at Portland, but the team remains competitive as it prepares for its next home game. Coach Hideki Nakada’s squad includes returning players Jackie Poortinga and Sam Gomez and a new addition, Emma Greenwood, who brings experience from Cal Poly Pomona and San Diego Surf Soccer Club. The schedule ahead features a home matchup against Arizona State on September 18 and a final home game versus Kansas State on November 4, part of a demanding Big 12 slate that the team hopes will propel it toward an NCAA Tournament berth.

The Utes posted a 3-0 win over Southern Utah, highlighted by Anna Solomon’s historic clean sheet and Brooke Gardner’s first collegiate goal.

The University of Utah women's soccer team opened the 2026 campaign with a 2‑0 win over Utah Valley, securing consecutive shutouts and a Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week award for Anna Solomon.

Anna Solomon's back‑to‑back clean sheets earn her Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week honors, marking a historic start for Utah soccer.

The 2026 Big 12 campaign ignited with standout goals, shutouts and historic rankings that reshaped the early narrative of the league.

The University of Utah women's soccer team extended its early‑season unbeaten streak with a 2‑0 victory over Utah Valley, highlighted by goals from Reese Clem and Katie Callaway and a standout performance by goalkeeper Anna Solomon.

The University of Utah women's soccer team faces Utah Valley on August 17 in its first road test of 2026, a match that could set the tone for a season targeting a ninth NCAA Tournament appearance.

Weber State’s defense held Utah at bay in a 0‑0 draw, highlighted by Lauren Butorac’s seven saves, while BYU’s attack surged past UCLA 2‑1, ending the Bruins’ opening‑game streak.